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Re: Unfortunate Events
By: Jan van Lier Date: June 11, 2017, 5:34 pm
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Hey Stevo I also don't wanna see you go, though I know you said
it would just be for the races.
It's clear you have superb pace, but are a bit uncomfortable in
traffic. What I might suggest is instead of practicing really
hard for those extra few tenths which will be useless for the
race, practice enough so you're quick then switch to consistency
and tuning your setup for the race. Go til you can turn out many
consecutive laps at very similar times without mistakes (a
second to second and a half off your fastest time consistently
would be killer pace).
I also really enjoy practicing passing and being passed or being
defensive. If I see you out for practice I'm down to do some
battling and I know Tom, Michael, Chad etc are all down too.
It's good practice and great fun. Otherwise AI are imperfect but
can be useful for this too. I used to be petrified of racing vs
other humans but now it's more comfortable and fun once I got
some more practice and confidence.
Cheers man!
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Re: Unfortunate Events
By: Tech G Date: June 11, 2017, 5:53 pm
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I agree with the other guys, you should definitely not stop
racing. As you know we had an issue in a previous race and I
never have a problem with the incidents themselves, accidents
happen, but how we react and whether we are willing to take on
board the advice is what can make all the difference.
I have only been sim racing for just over a year and can still
remember my first couple of seasons where I was in a few to many
accidents, but I was always quick to apologize and take on board
the advice i was given. I also watched a lot of videos on race
craft and general racing etiquette.
Bottom line the easiest way to get better is to be involved in
more close racing battles, so I really hope you stick around.
One thing we did in one of the other leagues I raced in was some
pack racing during practice, where we all bunched up on track.
This might be something that could help, but its best if
everyone is also on TS.
#Post#: 3225--------------------------------------------------
Re: Unfortunate Events
By: Michael Kral Date: June 11, 2017, 5:54 pm
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Stevo literally everyone you mention is on my list of people I
owe wrecks to. Just take it off my credit card. I'm buying you
back in mother f******!
Chad, Matt. I still got a tab running for you guys so don't
think you're off the hook.
Jan makes an excellent point. Focus on your own ability and
don't worry about anyone else pace. Your car went out today
simply due to downforce. No reason you should have spun. You
qualified and raced up front. You're doing fine. When I've raced
near you you're clean and fair. Don't get discouraged.
Michael
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Re: Unfortunate Events
By: Chad Brown Date: June 11, 2017, 10:52 pm
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Stevo,
It would be a shame for you to let a few incidents stop you from
attending our (your) races. You race well and there is no reason
for you to avoid racing in competitive contests with us. I was
not upset at our incident. You spun and panicked a bit trying to
get off the track, that is all. I've done the same thing. Most
everyone here has when they started racing, with maybe the
exception of Michael F who was born with a wheel in his hand on
his home planet.
The simple fact of the matter is that you can become the worlds
greatest hot-lapper and look amazing on the liveracers site, but
unless you actually race with other drivers you wont get better
at actually racing with other drivers. You get better by
learning from your mistakes. If you stop driving with other
drivers you will only stall and stunt your learning and growing
in our hobby.
There is absolutely no reason for you to stop driving with us so
I reject your letter of resignation. And, baring an unfortunate
bike and tree encounter or other calamitous, physically
destructive accident, I fully expect to see you next Sunday at
Sebring. Got it?
#Post#: 3234--------------------------------------------------
Re: Unfortunate Events
By: Stevo Date: June 12, 2017, 12:57 am
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got it
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