Grand Prix Rejects

Rabbi Gordon

Hamilton is a Berger-quality driver at best, Rosberg and Button around as good as Capelli or Tambay. Care to back that up with... reasoning? Yes. Hamilton cracks under pressure and wrecks way more often than his rivals and his results are exaggerated by the cars he drives. Probably I'll have to add...

Rabbi Gordon

Current top drivers are horribly overrated, except Vettel and Alonso. Hamilton is a Berger-quality driver at best, Rosberg and Button around as good as Capelli or Tambay. Midfielders mostly are no great talent either, but mediocre-to-quite good guys like Perez, Kvyat, Sainz or sorry people... Hülken...

Rabbi Gordon

Just remembered this. I HAD TO post it, a bit rejectful, but fabulous enough to go here, not to the reject YT thread.

There are 11 episodes, each very well worth your time.

Rabbi Gordon

It is a great time to be a Palace fan! They just finished better than ever in my lifetime and got their 2nd best finish altogether, while also having a good mixture of promising youngsters and seasoned veterans playing really well. Having more than survived the 2nd year up, we can build on this and ...

Rabbi Gordon

Thanks Biscione, I will try that for the pic-based reports.

Wizzie wrote:
Rabbi Gordon wrote:
The game I use is F1C, which proved capable of realistic results and races.

Is this the Champ Car Challenge mod by any chance?

Yep, iDT mods are god. (intended to write good, but this checks out too)

Rabbi Gordon

Yeah mate and FYI, the Hollywood sponsor is the cigarette brand , not the chewing gum brand, as it does look so in the number 11 entry (most probably Brazilian, as in CART/IRL it sponsored the cars of e.g. Mauricio Gugelmin, Felipe Giaffone or Tony Kanaan.) Its color scheme looks similar to the #55...

Rabbi Gordon

Hey Rabbi. This is looking like a very well run series and with very similar rules to what I had for my version which I sadly ended up not having the time to kick off properly. Anyway I'd like to go on the waiting list please as this also seems to be the only non-canon series still active these day...

Rabbi Gordon

Looks like Conor Daly is in the #5 for Belle Isle. I think Wilson is a better choice, but Daly being given a break is nice.

Afaik, a certain moderator will like the decision.

Rabbi Gordon

I agree with the Miller/Texaco swap (also given that you have a Miller Lite sponsor on the #8 car ) Nice job with the liveries too! Okay, it will happen if the other party agrees! And I will do something less horrible for the Visteon car of yours. And thanks I know they are actually okay-to-mediocr...

Rabbi Gordon

The top 10. 10th is a good performance from Bruno Junqueira , who also is the top rookie here. (I took the liberty and made Hollywood the sponsor, hope you don't mind V8fan.) http://i57.tinypic.com/ix8v2d.jpg 9th is Cristiano da Matta . This was a really mediocre performance from the Rahal cars. htt...

Rabbi Gordon

The second test took place at Belle Isle in Detroit. Slowest on track was, rather unsurprisingly, Luiz Garcia , who managed to run clean at least. His 1:06:544 is slow. http://i61.tinypic.com/2vwzfok.jpg 26th gone to Sarah Fisher , who prefers ovals and also wrecked late in the session. Her time was...

Rabbi Gordon

Sponsors: Target : Ganassi gets it by default, as there were no other offers. Marlboro : Marlboro would like to see two marquee drivers in the cars and has an ongoing association with Penske. Penske 1-40 Newman 41-60 Green 61-80 Newman - 81-100 9 . Penske retains their long-time sponsor, despite the...

Rabbi Gordon

It was a REALLY good race, but I expected it to be so. As most others here, I'm pleased with Kimball getting 3rd. Albeit a ride buyer, he can't possibly be a more down-to-earth, fun guy. My guy Newgarden finally got a good finish in Indiana getting 9th, his previous best in the state was a 17th. Gra...

Rabbi Gordon

Le Mans entry list is fully released with all drivers submitted and I can't comprehend why teams like this: 45 - Ibañez Racing - Oreca 03R-Nissan D - José Ibañez - Pierre Perret - Ivan Bellarosa are given a place over established GT teams like Formula Racing or Gulf UK. Ibanez Racing are running tw...

Rabbi Gordon

Andretti bids: 1. Miller Lite 2. Nextel 3. Motorola (4. Valvoline 5. Pioneer) Or do I have to go for Motorola? Nope, it's perfectly fine. You are guaranteed to get Motorola, if your 1st two choices go to someone else though. Arciero bids for sponsors: Marlboro Shell Nextel Pioneer Valvoline Little ...

Rabbi Gordon

Le Mans entry list is fully released with all drivers submitted and I can't comprehend why teams like this:
45 - Ibañez Racing - Oreca 03R-Nissan D - José Ibañez - Pierre Perret - Ivan Bellarosa
are given a place over established GT teams like Formula Racing or Gulf UK.

Rabbi Gordon

I have internet in the middle of nowhere! This post is dedicated to our team building supervisor and her no electronic devices policy. Tug lyf. Walker Dennis Vitolo money options: 1m 1-15 1.5m 16-50 2m 51-85 2.5m 86-98 3m 99-200 19! Looks like I couldn't deter you from using Vitolo, but random.org c...

Rabbi Gordon

Currently, your budget is 4 million. You can hire pretty much any remaining free agent (Tagliani, Vasser, Herta) for 2 million tops for the road courses. But if you want Dennis Vitolo to struggle with 107%, he is up for it. Here's what I will do: I will offer each of the three drivers you mentioned...

Rabbi Gordon

The engines roar for the first time and the venue is Milwaukee, where the first test of the season is under way. Teams traditionally expected to be good are the main favorites to top the charts for the first time. All eyes are on de Ferran, who tackles a new challenge and drives for Barry Green. The...

Rabbi Gordon

Sponsor selection is next and it's the last thing before/during the cars take the track. Sponsors: (Preference might also affect payment) Tier A: 2 cars sponsored 2m Marlboro Kool Target (Prefers Ganassi) Tier B: 1 car sponsored 1m Miller Lite Shell Kmart Texaco (Prefers N-H) Visteon Player's (Wants...

Rabbi Gordon

Since this season is the down the drain already, Walker would like to hire the richest American driver available for the road courses, it doesn't matter what he is doing right now, it does not matter what his name is, the seat is on the market. Currently, your budget is 4 million. You can hire pret...

Rabbi Gordon

Looks like Dale's gonna need to make some more phone calls while he takes Enge's and Garcia's offers under consideration. Therefore, Dale Coyne would like to make the following offers to the following drivers before committing to a lineup: Max Wilson Richie Hearn Townsend Bell Casey Mears Felipe Gi...

Rabbi Gordon

Drivers! Part three. Sarah Fisher is absoloutely overwhelmed by the offer she recieved from Ganassi, but she wouldn't leave her current team without any consideration. Ganassi for 2.5m 1-80 Only drives in IRL for Walker 80-85 Splits IRL and CART for Walker (800k) 86-100 39 . To everyone's surprise, ...

Rabbi Gordon

Drivers! Part two. Christian Fittipaldi Two teams took prolonged interest in the seasoned Brazilian. Newman-Haas is the bigger team and they offer more money too. Newman-Haas 3.5m 1-65 Patrick 3m 66-100 85 ! Christian prefers the less-stressful seat and becomes second-fiddle to Bebo at Patrick . Bru...

Rabbi Gordon

Drivers! Part one. Gil de Ferran The defending champion, who is a class act both on and off the track got four offers each at least matching his asking price. Green 7.5m 1-35 Penske 7.5m 36-70 Rahal 6.5m 71-85 Newman-Haas 6.5m 86-100 The single most awaited number is... 33 ! de Ferran thanks Roger f...

Rabbi Gordon

Reject_Dom wrote:But I sent a few days ago? o_O WAT!?!?!

Disregard it. I am an idiot.
You sent me an email which did arrive. Sorry, I didn't even think of an email instead of a pm on this site.

Rabbi Gordon

I don't think Cassill or Wise are really that talented... Well Wise is probably a much nicer guy than how fast he is, but why not Cassill?. He had to race a bunch of junk during his career and really did some great races in them, (especially on driver's tracks) which I am pretty sure is nothing new...

Rabbi Gordon

In a further development of this story seems Richard Hawken is not happy about this driver change. He posted this on his facebook page. I was shocked and surprised to learn from a fan on Facebook earlier that I am being replaced as a driver for the remainder of the 2015 BTCC season. Having been mad...

Rabbi Gordon

You are doing a great job and I love these quite thorough write-ups. I just wanted to say that I read it regularly and it's a shame no-one really comments on it.
Keep it up and good luck!

Rabbi Gordon

I don't think Cassill or Wise are really that talented... Well Wise is probably a much nicer guy than how fast he is, but why not Cassill?. He had to race a bunch of junk during his career and really did some great races in them, (especially on driver's tracks) which I am pretty sure is nothing new...

Rabbi Gordon

Sorry, I know it's only been 5 days altogether, but if you guys have time for it, hit me with the pms containing your driver selection. The teams I need to send it are the following: Rahal PacWest Fernández Bettenhausen Arciero-Blair I'm sorry if this seems pushy or anything, I just can't wait to g...

Rabbi Gordon

Paras Racing have hired none other than.... MARTIN DONNELLY He will replace Richard Hawken. m lel How long has he been out of professional racing? Is this his first pro race since his accident 25 years ago? Anyway, he can't possibly be worse than Hawken. Probably he'll beat Palmer Jr. too, although...

Rabbi Gordon

Top 10 for Josh Wise in his shitbox of a car. Good job. Plate track. Not entirely unsurprising. True, but still a good result for him Actually he even passed a reject-record back to its original owner with it. The record is... Well, guess you can make it out easily now, but it is the most cup start...

Rabbi Gordon

Sorry, I know it's only been 5 days altogether, but if you guys have time for it, hit me with the pms containing your driver selection. I only need PacWest now. Apologies to the 3 guys whose teams were listed here, but have sent their offers via email. Being relatively new, I didn't know it was a po...

Rabbi Gordon

Andrea Montermini has driven for Forti, Pacific, Simtek and MasterCard Lola. He has the full set in F1. He certainly had a MasterCard Lola contract, but I'm not sure he ever actually drove the car. Sources: Jamie and Enoch's interview with him on one of the podcasts plus this thread . Well, of cour...

Rabbi Gordon

It's getting better. Fittipaldi is a good youngster for a crappy team like mine.
Hopefully a race start is coming in the slower Estoril track.

Rabbi Gordon

Jo Bonnier won the 1959 Dutch GP from the pole. He never had any other podium finish. Brian Henton has a fastest lap, but no championship points. He is the only F1 driver with this dubious distinction. (Well, we all know Hashemi's "fastest lap" is actually Laffite's.) Prince Bira has beste...

Rabbi Gordon

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BY MONTH BORN May - 0 (best: 2nd - 1961, 1997, 2002, 2004) GRAND PRIX WINS BY MONTH BORN May - 22 (1955 Indianapolis 500-2009 Italian Grand Prix) Funny how THE month of motorsports (Monaco GP, Indy 500, Le Mans 24 hours and the World 600), May is the last in wins and the only mo...

Rabbi Gordon

Honestly, lel

Rabbi Gordon

As I am waiting for 6 teams to place their bids, I'll share how the races will be run. Every driver has base stats of course. (3 talent files per driver, one for street courses, one for road courses and one for ovals.) These are affected by quite a few things. First, there is the "weekend"...

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