SEASON 9 RACE 15 NURBURGIRING GT/GS 17 LAPS - ST 7 LAPS

Zenrad wrote:

In all honesty it isn't all that nice being a slower driver at the front. It makes me quite nervous as somebody who isnt really any competition to most of the guys to have to try and "race" them. I wound up just letting everybody by. I'd rather start in the back and race at my own pace than be up front and hold everybody up/mess everybody up.

Agreed 100%

killerz2801 wrote:

I expect the "no offence" slower guys to brake earlier. That us one if the reasons why your slower.

None taken. As I said a couple times, "this is why I am starting near the front..."

You guys will get faster with time. Try to work with the faster guys as well, espically during practice. I'm no expert by any means, but there are plenty of fast guys in the league that will help if asked. I think it was a good idea for reverse order. It changes up the game a bit. The only thing that you had to do was hold your line and race your race. It is up to the other guy to try and pass, it isn't your responsibility. Just something to remember.

....don't get me wrong i don't think tach made a mistake just didn't realize my caddy goes straight really fast. And as for in welcome son..... you have no idea!!! And that is the way its been for ever i still pull out of the way sometimes but as for
Changeing rules why not race more then one green hell and get back to me

I agree with roscoe, there is a reason pred starts this race in reverse points order. I don't think that should be changed. It has worked for nine seasons now. I enjoy the added challenge and risk of having to get through a slower field.

I'm not asking for it to be changed. Just stating it is quite a nerve-racking experience when your lack of experience or just being overall slow can be the downfall of somebody elses race who happens to be competing for so much. Holding your life and racing your race is how it is supposed to be done, but that fear of making a rookie mistake and it getting another guy caught up is always in the back of your head.

Don't feel bad man. Even veterans of the series feel that way at times. This track will do that to you. Its a lot of stress and concentration, then add double points in the mix. It can get nerve racking.

OH, to lighten the mood of the last few posts I wanted to repost this picture of raceboy77 chillin' on the couch.



I think this should be his profile picture now that we see him for who he is...

Soft kitty warm kitty little ball of fur
Happy sleepy sleepy kitty purr purr purr

Don't forget about his shoes!!

How soon can we start submitting test sessions?

You can submit them now. I've already submitted mine

Breathe deep and be patient is the best advice to the guys starting up front that are nervous. Its the guy behind's issue if he is too aggressive and makes a bad move. When i was starting out someone told me that when catching and chasing someone its better to lay off until you learn their habits, its when people dont do that and assume things that bad stuff happens. just keeping a cool head will pay off you know? btw good job to Tach, he completed the race with no damage i believe. thats something that i for one cant say i have done

I can lol. But I also lagged out lol. It was a good race overall. Good drama and good racing. What else can you ask for????

vV Science Vv wrote:

Matthnt wrote:

Bought a wheel, can I get the +20 PI for wheel users?

Congratulations you can now enjoy the game the way it was meant to be enjoyed.[img][/img]

Obviously I missed this earlier. That was a definite April Fools post. I'd buy a wheel for IRacing or Gran Turismo but not for anything Turn 10 makes

Nice watch though

I was a HUGE Gran Turismo fan from 1 thru 4. GT5 was a huge letdown and pitiful on release. online sucked, damage only on select cars, very poor livery editor etc. It has been updated and improved a bit. But for online racing F4 is a better platform.

love the pics of me guys and yes, my kitty is well groomed.

Extremely fun season all, was pushing in ST through the turns and managed to roll end over end(Sainted saw it!), made it around to the pits and barely finished. Was in 4th an seemed to have that spot all wrapped up in GS with no damage(although Hired may disagree, was pulling on me a little but a ways back), just finished lap 14 and my wife says,"I have to be at the airport in 20"! Next year no ones flying or anything during green hell finale!

I would have never caught you zilla

SaintedPlacebo4 wrote:

You can do great here if you pace yourself, and just keep it in one piece. This race *really* feel like an endurance race because its a lot more taxing than the other tracks. You had a great season though Duty. Congrats on Rookie of the Season in GS btw. You clinched it i think. Infact you have more points than *any* rookie in the series in any class. Good Job.

Is this confirmed? Not to diminish what Big "D" has accomplished, great season Duty, running in the top five in points for most of the season, with this competition, is very impressive.

But I would like to throw some attention to Killerz rookie run. Finishing 8th in points in only 12 races, that includes 6 podiums, 3 poles and 4 victories (three in a row). Very hard to overlook those stats.

Great job both of you guys!

Congrats!
Mat on the GS Championship
My brother Doc for being crowned "GS KotR Season IX"
And of course Cuddlebot RB for his smoooooth GT and ST titles

Maxximilllion wrote:

SaintedPlacebo4 wrote:

You can do great here if you pace yourself, and just keep it in one piece. This race *really* feel like an endurance race because its a lot more taxing than the other tracks. You had a great season though Duty. Congrats on Rookie of the Season in GS btw. You clinched it i think. Infact you have more points than *any* rookie in the series in any class. Good Job.

Is this confirmed? Not to diminish what Big "D" has accomplished, great season Duty, running in the top five in points for most of the season, with this competition, is very impressive.

But I would like to throw some attention to Killerz rookie run. Finishing 8th in points in only 12 races, that includes 6 podiums, 3 poles and 4 victories (three in a row). Very hard to overlook those stats.

Great job both of you guys!

It is confirmed actually. Rookie of the Season goes based on what rookie has the highest total points by the end of the season. that would be duty.

Well than, great job Duty!

Thanks for the kind words Max. I am more than happy that Big Duty got the title of Rookie of the season. Espically seeing that he is on my team for next season. The only think that I really did was work hard, and seemed to stir up the pot within the series. It was a blast, and looking forward to next season. 3 prior rookies will team up and make a run for it.

Nurburgring Results
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Replays Loaded to my storefront
ST A Room
GS A Room
GT A Room
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Class Winners
GT – Congratulations to The PredatorUSMC for the win and earning the GT KING OF THE RING in the #54 Ferrari 458 Italia.

GS - Congratulations to Dr. PiiHB for the win overcoming the odds and earning the GS KING OF THE RING in the #1 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.

ST- Congratulations to Matthn for the win in his #96 Mazda RX-8 R3 showing that he has the Zoom Zoom to earn the ST KING OF THE RING.
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Hard Chargers
The GT Hard Charger Award 4 point bonus is earned by PredatorUSMC in the #54 Ferrari 458 Italia for Charging through the field from 9th to finish 1st gaining a hard charging 8 positions!

The GS Hard Charger Award 4 point bonus is earned by Matthnt in the #96 Aston Martin DBS for Charging through the field from 16th to finish 2nd gaining a hard charging 14 positions!

The ST Hard Charger Award 4 point bonus is earned by Raceboy77 in the #77 Nissan Silva Spec-R RWD
for Charging from 14th in the field to finish 3rd gaining a Hard Charging 11 positions!
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Race Recap and Incident Report

ST

There were some what appeared to be lag related contact issues. Under further review.



GS

There was a little hargy pargy here but nothing negligent.


GT

There was some major contact between two teammates of Alpha Racing International but it was said to be lag related.


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Current Points Are Up updated.

Team Points Not Updated.

Top 3 Updated on Website.

WRITE UP UPDATED

WINNERS PICTURES UPDATED

Top 3 Points Leaders Points Pictures up to date

The Champions for Season 9 of The Forza Sports Car Series! Hard Earned and well deserved Championships!


GT Champion
Raceboy77 #77 Ferrari F50


GS Champion
Matthnt #96 Aston Martin DBS


ST Champion
Raceboy77 #77 Nissan Silva Spec-R RWD

After looking at the results and doing some math that I wish I hadn't done, I guess I can't feel too bad. Eventhough based off of average finish and points earned, if I had made every race I would be champion in gs, I should be proud of coming out fifth in points missing three races. Also winning the two most prestigious races of the season helps a little with the feeling of accomplishing something. Great season guys and look forward to following the action next season and maybe popping in a couple times to remind you what that caddy can do. Congrats to all the champions of each class. This was an amazing season. Thanks pred for getting this series where it is and giving us all a place to enjoy great friends and great competition. Good luck next season to all drivers.