SimHQ F1 Challenge - March/April Tintop Series



A seven-race weekly event series run consecutive Sundays starting March 16th, 2008.

We all know these cars. We have run them since they have first arrived, but we've never run them as a series by themselves -- until now!

And what better time than as the follow-up event to the SimHQ F1 Series for 2008.

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The Mod

McLaren F1 Challenge v3.00
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=McLaren%20F1%20Challenge

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Skins

Reminder - McLaren LMs are faster than the GTRs

Besides the skins that are included in the mod, you can pick from these. The selected skins will be loaded on the server.

Or create your own skin! McLaren F1 Challenge Template (2048) by maisconha
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/dloader.cf...emplates&res=hi

NOTE: Created skins must be emailed to guod@SimHQ [dot] com by March 13th at the latest!

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Skins Installation

Skin pack released. Zip file is 8MB. All drivers need to download and install the 7 cars in the pack.

http://www.simhq.com/_downloads/motorsports/rfactor/gamedata.zip

To install the car pack:

1) Remove ALL add-on and custom car folders... EVEN YOUR CAR IF ITS AN ADD-ON OR CUSTOM CAR... from C:\Program Files\rFactor\GameData\Vehicles\McLaren F1\LM

2) Be sure you have all the default LM cars. Here is a reference image for the cars that should be included:



3) Add all 7 folders in the zip to the same directory.

4) Make sure you have not picked a GTR class car! GTR will not be available on the server.

Send me an email or PM if you have any problems.

Custom and Add-on skins selection is now closed since the car pack has been released. If you would like to enter the series, please select one of the cars from the LM group.

Thanks.

- Doug

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Tracks

All tracks are pulled from the rFactorCentral Hall of Fame, and are tracks SimHQ has run in previous events.

Two track revisions to the schedule: Biranza has been dropped due to it's narrow width; Paul Ricard has been dropped and a 4 hour Le Mans finale has been added in it's place (3-17-08).

March 16th
Le Mans 1972-1986 v1.10
We will be using the 1977 configuration.
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Le%20Mans%201972%2D1986

March 23rd
Note track change:
Manfeild v1.10
Layout: New Zealand Grand Prix
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Manfeild

March 30th
Birmingham Motorplex v1.55
Layout: Birmingham Club (yes, the real short course)
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Birmingham%20Motorplex

SLN Birmingham Textures (optional)
http://sln.rscsites.org/

Birmingham setup for the McLaren F1 by Dave Purdy
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/setups.cfm?ID=Birmingham%20Motorplex

April 6th
Bathurst ORSM v1.10
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Bathurst%20ORSM

NOTE: Because of the length of the Bathurst track, today's sprint race will be 5 laps.

April 13th
Brands Hatch 2005 v1.01
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Brands%20Hatch%202005

April 20th
Rouen-Les-Essarts 1.01
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Rouen%2DLes%2DEssarts

April 27th
Le Mans 1972-1986 v1.10
Layout: We will be using the 1977 configuration.
Note: This is a 4 hour endurance race with at least 1 driver swap (3-17-08).
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Le%20Mans%201972%2D1986

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Schedule

All times U.S. Eastern

2:00 PM - 15 minutes of practice
2:15 PM - 10 lap sprint with a shotgun start (for Le Mans, 3 laps)
2:45 PM - 10 minute qualifying
2:55 PM - 5 minute warmup
3:00 PM - 1 hour race

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Format

- rFactor v1255 "F" update
- track race time setting: 1 PM - sprint; 1 hour races will have a varied starting track time
- black flags only
- 25% damage
- driving aids: clutch + shifting; traction control (off, low, medium, high settings)
- fuel: normal
- tires: normal
- AI: none
- mechanical damage: normal
- drivers view: open
- start: standing
- maximum of 1 restart
- no switching cars after completion the 1st race

The Entry Grid

Entry 1
Nickname: guod
Car Skin: SimHQ Motorsports (Custom skin)
Car Number: 19

Entry 2
Nickname: Vikz
Car Skin: McLaren F1 LM Valvoline (add-on skin)
Car Number: 13

Entry 3
Nickname : Col Kurtz
Car Skin : McLaren F1 LM Blaupunkt (add-on skin)
Car Number : 08

Entry 4
Nickname: David Carney
Car Skin: Tannerdog "speed channel" (add-on skin)
Car Number: 25

Entry 5
Nickname: Weasel Keeper
Car Skin: Lucky Strike LM (Stock skin)
Car Number: 81

Entry 6
Nickname: Ahmad
Car Skin: McLaren PENNZOIL (Stock skin)
Car Number: 51

Entry 7
Nickname: LazyC
Car Skin: Danish McLaren F1 RACING TEAM (Custom skin)
Car Number: 447

Entry 8
Nickname: Striker7
Car Skin: Caterpillar (Stock skin)
Car Number: 26

Entry 9
Nickname: Joe
Car skin: West (Stock skin)
Car number: 17

Entry 10
Nickname: Chipwich
Car skin: Hugo Boss by Viperpainter (add-on skin)
Car number: I'll get back to you

Entry 11
Nickname: SteV8
Car skin: Dewalt Mclaren F1 racing
Car number:

Entry 12
Nickname: AMK
Car skin: Tag Heuer McLaren F1 Racing
Car number:

Entry 13
Nickname: Jenrick
Car Skin: HP Skin
Car Number:

Entry 14
Nickname : ODB_Spectre
Car Skin : Pepsi X McLaren F1 (stock skin)
Car Number : 79

Nickname: guod
Car Skin: SimHQ Motorsports (custom)
Car Number: 19

A great choice of mod for the tin-top series Doug. These cars are fabulous and even better now that the mod has been upgraded to version 3.0. Guys, don't forget, the McLaren GTR is slower than the McLaren LM.

Nickname: Vikz
Car Skin: McLaren F1 LM Valvoline (skin)
Car Number: 13



I'm looking forward to a drive around Bathurst with these cars

Nickname : Col Kurtz
Car Skin : McLaren F1 LM Blaupunkt (skin)
Car Number : 08

*Looks at tracks and smiles

Good choice with the skin Col. I had a hard time deciding between the Blaupunkt and the Valvoline myself

Nickname: David Carney
Car Skin: Tannerdog "speed channel"
Car Number: 25

Weasel Keeper

Lucky Strike LM

#81

(Stock skin)

Nickname: Ahmad
Car Skin: Stock
Car Number: #51 McLaren PENNZOIL

Nickname: LazyC
Car Skin: DEWALT McLaren F1 RACING
Car Number: 17

Remember the hump near the end of the very fast straight at 79 LeMans??? Don't lose your wing and try driving 214mph over it. Scary!