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Frenchpom · 31st May 2012, 10:55 AM

Thanks guys for the responses, I was eyeing off the Skippy, I like a challenge! Can you guys suggest a few tracks that frequently get used? I might just do a one off bulk purchase like you said to get the 10% discount.

sirshelldrake · 31st May 2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Frenchpom

Thanks guys for the responses, I was eyeing off the Skippy, I like a challenge! Can you guys suggest a few tracks that frequently get used? I might just do a one off bulk purchase like you said to get the 10% discount.

On the iRacing site, click on the series link (near home/reference). scroll down to the series that you want to do, i.e. the skippy. click on that. On the series home page, click on the schedule link and that will give you all the tracks that are used for that series.

FYI, I recently got promoted to D licence as well, but I'm staying in the rookie classes for a bit longer, working the Inracing news challenge at the moment. I've already got the tracks and car's and I can adjust some of the car's settings so no longer have to contend with the base line, but nothing as complex as the skippy setup.

Hope that helps.

Coopz · 31st May 2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Frenchpom

Thanks guys for the responses, I was eyeing off the Skippy, I like a challenge! Can you guys suggest a few tracks that frequently get used? I might just do a one off bulk purchase like you said to get the 10% discount.

Skippy is probably the hardest car to drive fast in iRacing (other than that V8 Falcon thing). Always thought it was tons more fun before they updated the tyre model.

Also I just bought the Mustang, goes well, a lot more fun to drive that I expected, just have to be gentle with it, seems very sluggish on the steering inputs.

r8response · 31st May 2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Frenchpom

Thanks guys for the responses, I was eyeing off the Skippy, I like a challenge! Can you guys suggest a few tracks that frequently get used? I might just do a one off bulk purchase like you said to get the 10% discount.

The discount increases with the more you purchase in one hit.

4 items is 10%
6 items is 20%

Or something like that.

Frenchpom · 31st May 2012, 11:23 AM

Many thanks for the help guys. That series schedule suggestion has made my life a lot easier. I might pick up the Skippy closer to a date when a track comes up that I own, and focus for now on the incar series.

On another note, any OCAU guys keen on the Cadillac? I had an absolute blast with that thing on Laguna, until they switched tracks.

Coopz · 31st May 2012, 1:02 PM

I'm sitting out the rest of this week, 16 inclusions in 1 race and only one was my fault. RIP A license...

Rainey · 31st May 2012, 1:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Frenchpom

Great vid Rainey on the V8's and congrats on the win. I just got promoted to D class, which car do you guys recommend me purchasing? Would like to get one that would let me do frequent racing, also would be nice to take part in a OCAU event

Thanks mate.

Definately look at the Series schedule to find one that suits the tracks you already have, or would like to purchase.
As the others have said the Skip Barber and the Star Mazda are the best for your money as the participation rate is much higher.

Personally I've yet to get to grips with either of those cars, I kinda went from the MX-5 straight into the V8's after I got my B license by using the Star Mazda for my MPR. I like the wheel to wheel racing of the V8's.

I need to buy Sebring and Road America so that participate in a whole V8SC season. Ahhhh more money!!! haha. I might sneak in with the current promo and buy $25 credit for $20 and then put 3 things in my cart to get the further discount!

Boneman · 31st May 2012, 1:50 PM

Racing the Skippy has many benefits. Accident avoidance, drafting, preparing and executing clean passes and consistent balls to the wall lap times are some of them. Personally I dont find it hard to drive fast in its current form, quite a blast once you get the feel for it, and theres always a race to be had if you are in the mood.

sirshelldrake · 31st May 2012, 1:57 PM

FFFFAAARRRKKKK

Just had a IRN race, was driving the Solstace. Sitting 2nd on the grid (had an amazing qual lap). I take the lead into first corner with my heart pumping (first time I've made it to the lead). I sit down down and focus more on hitting my brake markers, turn in points etc, trying to control the nerves. Usual first lap chaos behind me see's me with a 2 second lead by the end of the 2nd lap over a mx5 with the next solstice about 7 seconds behind me. MX5 is quicker so I let him through and just focus on doing my laps with the 2nd solstice catching me slowly. Lap 8 and there are about 4 cars all over the road on the final bend leading onto main straight. Dodge it all but now the 2nd solstice is right up my tail pipe. two laps later all those cars in that incident are now leaving the pits and are on the first corner, one of the crosses from inside to outside forcing me off the track and dropping me into third. FFFAARRKK. not to worry, I start catching 2nd and then everyone disappears ... wtf ... my session disconnected?? never had that happen before.

I appreciate a lot of you guys have probably had worse, but I've never been in a better position for a race win and then see it disappear into smoke. Fark me that's frustrating.

edit: lost 88 irating, not that I have many of them.

poguemahone · 31st May 2012, 1:58 PM

I don't drive the skip anymore because I find I need to throttle brake for both stability and speed. Totally kills the immersion and fun factor.

Boneman · 31st May 2012, 1:59 PM

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Originally Posted by poguemahone

I don't drive the skip anymore because I find I need to throttle brake for both stability and speed. Totally kills the immersion and fun factor.

Not necessary

3t3rna1 · 31st May 2012, 2:45 PM

I joined up last night after recieving my catch of the day G27. Damn good fun!

Is there an iRacing 101 guide? There doesn't appear to be much in the way of instruction besides the driving videos. The web site has so much info on it which makes it a bit daunting when you just start.

Somehow I managed to compete in a MX-5 race last night, I was dead last aside from the people the retired due to damage but it was loads of fun. I was 4th for a while until some asshat rammed me off the track.

sirshelldrake · 31st May 2012, 2:52 PM

http://members.iracing.com/jforum/po...t/1354827.page

4th post down has a pile of links that help out.

Optimus. · 31st May 2012, 3:36 PM

Anyone care for a hosted SS race @ Charlotte tomorrow or Saturday or tonight?

Something different & fun, all base content. Try and enforce 2 pit stops and happy for yellows if we want to run them.

Let me know and I'll stick one up! Even if you aren't an oval racer it's a good, easy combo and a laugh.

marty_s13 · 31st May 2012, 3:43 PM

sounds good to me, but probably tomorrow onwards.

also skips in 2 mins..be there!

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31st May 2012, 1:50 PM	#8333
Boneman Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tokyo Posts: 2,997	Racing the Skippy has many benefits. Accident avoidance, drafting, preparing and executing clean passes and consistent balls to the wall lap times are some of them. Personally I dont find it hard to drive fast in its current form, quite a blast once you get the feel for it, and theres always a race to be had if you are in the mood. __________________ My Guitar blog My Youtube My Soundcloud

31st May 2012, 10:55 AM	#8326
Frenchpom Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 503	Thanks guys for the responses, I was eyeing off the Skippy, I like a challenge! Can you guys suggest a few tracks that frequently get used? I might just do a one off bulk purchase like you said to get the 10% discount.

31st May 2012, 11:23 AM	#8330
Frenchpom Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 503	Many thanks for the help guys. That series schedule suggestion has made my life a lot easier. I might pick up the Skippy closer to a date when a track comes up that I own, and focus for now on the incar series. On another note, any OCAU guys keen on the Cadillac? I had an absolute blast with that thing on Laguna, until they switched tracks.

31st May 2012, 1:58 PM	#8335
poguemahone Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,237	I don't drive the skip anymore because I find I need to throttle brake for both stability and speed. Totally kills the immersion and fun factor.

31st May 2012, 2:45 PM	#8337
3t3rna1 Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Perth Posts: 1,398	I joined up last night after recieving my catch of the day G27. Damn good fun! Is there an iRacing 101 guide? There doesn't appear to be much in the way of instruction besides the driving videos. The web site has so much info on it which makes it a bit daunting when you just start. Somehow I managed to compete in a MX-5 race last night, I was dead last aside from the people the retired due to damage but it was loads of fun. I was 4th for a while until some asshat rammed me off the track.

31st May 2012, 3:36 PM	#8339
Optimus. Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,996	Anyone care for a hosted SS race @ Charlotte tomorrow or Saturday or tonight? Something different & fun, all base content. Try and enforce 2 pit stops and happy for yellows if we want to run them. Let me know and I'll stick one up! Even if you aren't an oval racer it's a good, easy combo and a laugh.

31st May 2012, 3:43 PM	#8340
marty_s13 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 2,764	sounds good to me, but probably tomorrow onwards. also skips in 2 mins..be there!