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by takagi_for_the_win
28 Mar 2021, 11:04
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: BTCC 2001 - _gg_, chassis plans please
Replies: 55
Views: 8268

Re: BTCC 2001 - The Revival

Frogfoot9013 wrote:May I take control of John Batchelor Racing?


You certainly may.

I'm going to start progressing this either this evening or (more likely) tomorrow but as per rl BTCC entries can be made pretty much whenever :P
by takagi_for_the_win
27 Mar 2021, 22:09
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: Lap In Front of Your Teammate Championship - Moss Cup
Replies: 138
Views: 32239

Re: Lap In Front of Your Teammate Championship

This has the potential to be beautiful, can’t wait to see how it turns out!
by takagi_for_the_win
26 Mar 2021, 23:34
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Ask a driver a question
Replies: 13
Views: 2524

Re: Ask a driver a question

1. THAT WASN'T DÉLÉTRAZ It was Montermini running out of fuel! Just an innocent case of Murray being Murray. 2. As Rob alludes, it was a motocross accident. He actually cleared that up himself in his interview with Tom Clarkson on Beyond the Grid a couple of years back. Well that's depressingly bor...
by takagi_for_the_win
26 Mar 2021, 10:13
Forum: The HWNSNBM Memorial Forum
Topic: Hello everyone! New members' check in desk
Replies: 1478
Views: 2389779

Re: Hello everyone! New members' check in desk

Hey. I'm new to this forum. Hope I won't get confused since I know there are lots to follow here haha. Thanks for bringing the forum up and running again. Long time lurker, first time poster (was gonna register last year but the forum went under and so I thought why not register when it is way to l...
by takagi_for_the_win
25 Mar 2021, 18:53
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: BTCC 2001 - _gg_, chassis plans please
Replies: 55
Views: 8268

Re: BTCC 2001 - The Revival

The first thing prospective team owners need to action first of all is the future of the series: Proposal One - Remove Success Ballast Last year, success ballast was introduced to try and handicap the faster entries. As we enter a new formula with closer matched cars, we hope to get rid of this. How...
by takagi_for_the_win
25 Mar 2021, 18:42
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: BTCC 2001 - _gg_, chassis plans please
Replies: 55
Views: 8268

BTCC 2001 - _gg_, chassis plans please

As 1999 became 2000, it became apparent that the BTCC needed a shot in the arm if it were to survive the new millennium. Having become a big business in the 1990's thanks to the simple joys of the two litre formula that became known as Super Touring, the very manufacturers who made the sport a big b...
by takagi_for_the_win
25 Mar 2021, 16:19
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix – Predicament Predictions!
Replies: 41
Views: 6392

Re: 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix – Predicament Predictions!

2021 Bahrain Grand Prix Predicament Predictions 1. Hamilton 2. Verstappen 3. Bottas 4. Leclerc 5. Vettel 6. Sainz 7. Ricciardo 8. Perez 9. Norris 10. Ocon Pole: Bottas Fastest lap: Verstappen First retirement: Alonso ROTR: Haas, in a boring weekend where nothing of note happens they just trundle ro...
by takagi_for_the_win
25 Mar 2021, 15:49
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: Winless Drivers Alternative Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

1955 Winless Drivers Alternate Championship

https://i.imgur.com/HW62Z59.png Points system 8-6-4-3-2 Best 5 rounds count Half points for shared cars - - - Having won the 1954 Championship, Maurice Trintignant decided the best way to start his title defence would be to take first and second in class at the season opening Argentine Grand Prix. ...
by takagi_for_the_win
25 Mar 2021, 14:47
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: Winless Drivers Alternative Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

1954 Winless Drivers Alternate Championship

https://i.imgur.com/NaHGZfL.png Points system 8-6-4-3-2 Best 5 rounds count Half points for shared cars - - - With Luigi Villoresi, narrow runner-up in 1953, having to miss the start of the season with a serious injury that ultimately impacted his pace, the race for the 1954 championship appeared m...
by takagi_for_the_win
25 Mar 2021, 13:00
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: Winless Drivers Alternative Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

1953 Winless Drivers Alternate Championship

https://i.imgur.com/HYi8KlG.png Points system 8-6-4-3-2 Best 4 rounds count Half points for shared cars - - - Having finished runner up in 3 races in 1952, and twice more in the opening 3 rounds of 1953, Mike Hawthorn could have been forgiven for thinking the stars were just never going to align fo...
by takagi_for_the_win
25 Mar 2021, 10:46
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: Winless Drivers Alternative Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

1952 Winless Drivers Alternate Championship

https://i.imgur.com/SaIOvI3.png Points system 8-6-4-3-2 Best 4 rounds count Half points for shared cars - - - Ultimately 1952 was a cakewalk for Piero Taruffi, who won the season opening Swiss Grand Prix outright and then, to stamp his mark on his final season being eligible for this championship, ...
by takagi_for_the_win
24 Mar 2021, 17:31
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: Winless Drivers Alternative Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

1951 Winless Drivers Alternate Championship

Drivers ineligible from 1950 Nino Farina Juan Manuel Fangio Johnnie Parsons https://i.imgur.com/VEYzo8H.png Points system 8-6-4-3-2 Best 4 rounds count Half scores for shared cars - - - It was a nice introduction for the Winless Drivers championship, as the title fight between Ferrari stablemates A...
by takagi_for_the_win
24 Mar 2021, 17:01
Forum: The Black Stig Memorial Forum
Topic: Winless Drivers Alternative Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

Winless Drivers Alternative Championship

How does this Championship work? At the start of each season, only drivers who are yet to win a Championship race are eligible for the season ahead. Once a driver wins a Championship race outright, they remain eligible for this alternate Championship until the end of the season. Points systems are ...
by takagi_for_the_win
24 Mar 2021, 14:22
Forum: The Andrea Sassetti Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt79 - Fourtunate Son - That's All Folks!
Replies: 397
Views: 77135

Re: Alt79 - Fourtunate Son - Engines, Suppliers, Tyres

Team: Lotus
User: Takagi
Engine: Cosworth DFV '79

Tyre 1: Goodyear
Tyre 2: Pirelli
Tyre 3: Michelin

Supplier 1: Liqui Moly
Supplier 2: Shell
Supplier 3: Bilstein
by takagi_for_the_win
23 Mar 2021, 17:42
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: Ask a driver a question
Replies: 13
Views: 2524

Re: Ask a driver a question

I'd love to have a pint with Tora Takagi. No conversation, not that it would be possible given our combined linguistic skills, just two fellas bonding over a love of pints.
by takagi_for_the_win
22 Mar 2021, 11:14
Forum: The Andrea Sassetti Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt79 - Fourtunate Son - That's All Folks!
Replies: 397
Views: 77135

Re: Alt79 - Fourtunate Son - Chassis

Team: Lotus
User: Takagi
Sell Chassis: Y
Chassis Tier: AG
Random bonus: Y
by takagi_for_the_win
19 Mar 2021, 10:22
Forum: The Andrea Sassetti Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt79 - Fourtunate Son - That's All Folks!
Replies: 397
Views: 77135

Re: Alt79 - Fourtunate Son - Drivers & Designers

Team name: Lotus Owner: Misé Designer: Colin Chapman Driver #1 Name: Mario Andretti Wage: £275,000 Contract length: 1 year Races: all Obviously we hope that Mario sees that staying with the team who have won back-to-back doubles is the logical move for him, but should his head be turned then we'll t...
by takagi_for_the_win
18 Mar 2021, 16:46
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Pilotverse 2021 - Season DONE! See you in 2022!
Replies: 98
Views: 13298

Re: Pilotverse 2021 - Youth Driver Signing Period

Red Bull will bid for:

1. Roman Stanek
2. Olli Caldwell
3. Frederik Vesti
by takagi_for_the_win
18 Mar 2021, 10:57
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Pilotverse 2021 - Season DONE! See you in 2022!
Replies: 98
Views: 13298

Re: Pilotverse 2021 - Youth Driver Signing Period

For the second F2 seat, Red Bull will approach Lirim Zendelli, Roy Nissany, and Richard Verschoor, in that order.
by takagi_for_the_win
18 Mar 2021, 10:38
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)
Replies: 37
Views: 8335

Re: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)

dr-baker wrote:I have emailed you a link to Dropbox where you can find all the podcasts.

Thank you very much, good doctor.
by takagi_for_the_win
18 Mar 2021, 00:38
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)
Replies: 37
Views: 8335

Re: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)

I can't find it anywhere online to save my life, but "and now the boot is on the other Schumacher" has always been a personal favourite of mine. Pretty sure it used to be referenced in the old F1R pods, but they're long gone now I think. I can provide a link to copies of the old podcasts ...
by takagi_for_the_win
17 Mar 2021, 01:15
Forum: The Andrea Sassetti Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt79 - Fourtunate Son - That's All Folks!
Replies: 397
Views: 77135

Re: Alt79 - Fourtunate Son - Stuff for you to do!

Team name: Lotus
User: Misé
Travel fees: All
Alignment: FOCA
Tier Goal: we'll go big, Tier 1

Also, fao Pasta and Nuppiz, Thomas Nurmester is contracted to us for 1979 for 100k.
by takagi_for_the_win
15 Mar 2021, 11:40
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 93250

Re: The 2021 (Silly) Season Thread - Pre-Season Testing is L

I could be missing something here (let's face it, I'm definitely missing something here), but it strikes me as odd given how stable the regulations have been over the winter for Mercedes to have fallen off the pace. Now, there could be some small changes to the regulations that I'm unaware of, but f...
by takagi_for_the_win
15 Mar 2021, 11:37
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)
Replies: 37
Views: 8335

Re: Murray Walker (1923 - 2021)

I can't find it anywhere online to save my life, but "and now the boot is on the other Schumacher" has always been a personal favourite of mine. Pretty sure it used to be referenced in the old F1R pods, but they're long gone now I think.
by takagi_for_the_win
14 Mar 2021, 17:11
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: F1 1981 by CarloSpace [REDUX]
Replies: 130
Views: 19005

Re: F1 1981 by CarloSpace [REDUX]

McLaren will throw the full 5k into next season's car.
by takagi_for_the_win
12 Mar 2021, 23:22
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Pilotverse 2021 - Season DONE! See you in 2022!
Replies: 98
Views: 13298

Re: Pilotverse 2021 - Welcome!

Team Name: Red Bull
Driver 1 (F2): Callum Ilott
Driver 2 (F2): Marcus Armstrong
Driver 3 (F2): Logan Sargeant
Driver 1 (F3): Jonny Edgar
Driver 2 (F3): Lucca Allen
Driver 3 (F3): Jack Doohan
by takagi_for_the_win
12 Mar 2021, 13:55
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Pilotverse 2021 - Season DONE! See you in 2022!
Replies: 98
Views: 13298

Re: Pilotverse 2021 - Welcome!

Team name: Red Bull Racing
Sponsor 1: Infiniti
Sponsor 2: Mastercard
Sponsor 3: Virgin
by takagi_for_the_win
12 Mar 2021, 10:46
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: Pilotverse 2021 - Season DONE! See you in 2022!
Replies: 98
Views: 13298

Re: Pilotverse 2021 - Welcome!

I'm going off the assumption that no-one on the discord has nabbed Red Bull yet, so if that's the case I'll come in and nab them; if not, could I go on the waiting list please?
by takagi_for_the_win
10 Mar 2021, 15:11
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 93250

Re: The 2021 (Silly) Season Thread

Is this year's Ferrari livery their worst one yet? https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/status/1369646574557618177 I don't know about y'all, but that green is pure.. Also, shout-out to the whole site debacle for the launch. Ferrari, please, I am free to hire and I won't turn your website into a sham...
by takagi_for_the_win
06 Mar 2021, 21:26
Forum: The Andrea Sassetti Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt78 - Two's Company, Three's a Crowd
Replies: 411
Views: 129523

Re: Alt78 - Two's Company, Three's a Crowd

Team: Lotus
User: moi
Affiliation: FOCA
by takagi_for_the_win
06 Mar 2021, 21:25
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The _TCC Series Thread
Replies: 1659
Views: 436676

Re: The _TCC Series Thread

The big news this week, Dan Cammish has left Dynamics , and Gordon Shedden is his replacement! Nice to see Shedden come home after his awful WTCR stint, but Dynamics have been in the doldrums the last few seasons so it could be a while before he's back on the pace. Interesting times at Dynamics all...
by takagi_for_the_win
06 Mar 2021, 21:20
Forum: The Eric van de Poele Memorial Forum
Topic: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread
Replies: 3253
Views: 651824

Re: The Ali Dia Football/Soccer Thread

I am so happy that I don’t let football control my life anymore because with the way Liverpool are going right now I’d be on the verge of mental breakdown. Seeing that elusive Premier League trophy washed it all away. Mightn't finish in the top 4 this season, my heart bleeds Also, pretty sure Jim R...
by takagi_for_the_win
06 Mar 2021, 21:17
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 93250

Re: The 2021 (Silly) Season Thread

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-reveals-fw43b-with-heavily-revised-livery-for-2021-season/5592395/ I'm not even sure that it is above the threshold Mercedes set for worst 2021 livery so far. I'm quite impressed in just how crazy this one is. There doesn't seem to be any centre to it - t...
by takagi_for_the_win
04 Mar 2021, 09:43
Forum: The Paul Stoddart Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 Discussion Thread
Replies: 384
Views: 93250

Re: The 2021 (Silly) Season Thread

https://twitter.com/HaasF1Team/status/1367386180388593664 This whole ordeal with the Haas livery would be hilarious, if it wasn't for Mazepin. Livery is cool tho. Yeah, that's one of the funkier liveries I've seen recently. Not a huge Haas fan but that's definitely in the top 1 of cats for me so fa...
by takagi_for_the_win
01 Mar 2021, 09:55
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 FERNANDO ALONSO SUMMER CUP FORMULA
Replies: 45
Views: 11486

Re: 2021 FERNANDO ALONSO SUMMER CUP FORMULA

Casillero del Diablo racing will nominate Thibaut Courtois (can definitely speak Spanish and appears to be not dreadful at sim-racing) and Norberto Fontana as our supersubs. Fontana is already signed with Frentzen's team so you'e gonna have to sign another. Scratch that, I'll go with Marc Gené then.
by takagi_for_the_win
01 Mar 2021, 09:51
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: F1 1981 by CarloSpace [REDUX]
Replies: 130
Views: 19005

Re: F1 1981 by CarloSpace [REDUX]

Good man Wattie, not sure where that came from but I'm not going to say no to a win at this stage.

We'll go for moderate R&D, seems as if we're too unreliable for it to be worth throwing any serious money into the chassis with 1982 around the corner.
by takagi_for_the_win
01 Mar 2021, 09:47
Forum: The Andrea Sassetti Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt78 - Two's Company, Three's a Crowd
Replies: 411
Views: 129523

Re: Alt78 - Two's Company, Three's a Crowd

Team: Lotus

G Upgrade: N
H upgrade: N
D upgrade: Y
M upgrade: Y

Engine upgrade: N
by takagi_for_the_win
26 Feb 2021, 14:54
Forum: The 18-Metre Debut Memorial Forum
Topic: 2021 FERNANDO ALONSO SUMMER CUP FORMULA
Replies: 45
Views: 11486

Re: 2021 FERNANDO ALONSO SUMMER CUP FORMULA

Casillero del Diablo racing will nominate Thibaut Courtois (can definitely speak Spanish and appears to be not dreadful at sim-racing) and Norberto Fontana as our supersubs.
by takagi_for_the_win
25 Feb 2021, 09:55
Forum: The Andrea Sassetti Memorial Forum
Topic: Alt78 - Two's Company, Three's a Crowd
Replies: 411
Views: 129523

Re: Alt78 - Two's Company, Three's a Crowd

Team: Lotus

G Upgrade: Y
H upgrade: Y
D upgrade: N
M upgrade: N

Engine upgrade: N