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dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 31 Mar 2014, 23:08

I remember when shinji was the youngest round here. And wasn't tommykl the youngest prior to Mr Metcalf turning up on this forum?

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 01 Apr 2014, 04:57

dr-baker wrote:I remember when shinji was the youngest round here. And wasn't tommykl the youngest prior to Mr Metcalf turning up on this forum?

Shinji was never the actual youngest here iirc, Wizzie and Tristan1117 are both a fair bit younger I think. Suprisingly I don't think I ever ended up being the youngest here.

go_Rubens · Post by **go_Rubens** » 01 Apr 2014, 09:44

dr-baker wrote:I remember when shinji was the youngest round here. And wasn't tommykl the youngest prior to Mr Metcalf turning up on this forum?

tommykl was never the youngest forum member. tristan1117 I believe was at one point the youngest. The Birthday thread in the EvdP forum confirms this.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 01 Apr 2014, 10:34

Shows you how much I know, and how important age actually means to me...

shinji · Post by **shinji** » 01 Apr 2014, 20:46

dr-baker wrote:I remember when shinji was the youngest round here. And wasn't tommykl the youngest prior to Mr Metcalf turning up on this forum?

I was just the most pathetically immature <3

W12 · Post by **W12** » 02 May 2014, 21:50

I don't know where to ask this...

Anyway, I'd like to be part of the RWRS universe, so is there any series I could join? I already have one fictional driver... I'm becoming slightly addicted to reading the F?RWRS threads :lol:

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 May 2014, 23:10

W12 wrote:I don't know where to ask this...

Anyway, I'd like to be part of the RWRS universe, so is there any series I could join? I already have one fictional driver... I'm becoming slightly addicted to reading the F?RWRS threads

Have a read of this, and if you've got any more questions either ask, erm, here I guess...or you can drop into the IRC chat thingy we have and ask there.

W12 · Post by **W12** » 03 May 2014, 07:20

Ataxia wrote:
W12 wrote:I don't know where to ask this...

Anyway, I'd like to be part of the RWRS universe, so is there any series I could join? I already have one fictional driver... I'm becoming slightly addicted to reading the F?RWRS threads

Have a read of this, and if you've got any more questions either ask, erm, here I guess...or you can drop into the IRC chat thingy we have and ask there.

Thank you! But is there any seats available in the canon series?

Post by **Ataxia** » 03 May 2014, 11:29

W12 wrote:
Ataxia wrote:
W12 wrote:I don't know where to ask this...

Anyway, I'd like to be part of the RWRS universe, so is there any series I could join? I already have one fictional driver... I'm becoming slightly addicted to reading the F?RWRS threads

Have a read of this, and if you've got any more questions either ask, erm, here I guess...or you can drop into the IRC chat thingy we have and ask there.
Thank you! But is there any seats available in the canon series?

Ask around! Go into the Classifieds thread and pitch your driver, and see if you get any interest for his services ready for 2017.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 03 May 2014, 21:46

W12 wrote:
Ataxia wrote:
W12 wrote:I don't know where to ask this...

Anyway, I'd like to be part of the RWRS universe, so is there any series I could join? I already have one fictional driver... I'm becoming slightly addicted to reading the F?RWRS threads

Have a read of this, and if you've got any more questions either ask, erm, here I guess...or you can drop into the IRC chat thingy we have and ask there.
Thank you! But is there any seats available in the canon series?

I'll give a more thorough answer...

Next steps;

1. Recruiting drivers
You can do this in two ways. One, is to make your own, and enter them in a bottom tier series like AutoReject 2.0 (single seaters) or AutoReject GTi (tin-tops). The other is to recruit free agents through the Toyota Reject Racing Series. These are drivers with previous experience in canon that have been abandoned by their owners. Some are very talented, others less so. But in many cases, some experience can be better than none at all.

2. Entering a series
In terms of "canon", the entry lists can be a little limited, because of the demand versus availability. As of this moment, I can tell you that the Toyota Reject Racing Series still has space for more entrants. Elsewhere, you'd mostly be put into waiting lists.

3. Finding seats
Teams aren't obliged to run drivers they own in their own teams. Quite the opposite in fact. People hire drivers from other owners all the time. However, it can be tricky when you've got drivers with no experience. AR2.0 and AR GTi's off-seasons have been going for some time now, and that means their driver lineups for 2017 are pretty full. But if you can pick up some good free agents in TRRS, you might be able to get them drives in ACO LMC, as there are still a few seats there.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 03 May 2014, 21:57

Would it be better if we had a thread in the PMMF for conversations like this? A kind of "How To" guide with a FAQ section? Because it seems there is a need for it!

MorbidelliObese · Post by **MorbidelliObese** » 21 May 2014, 14:17

Stupid (newbie) question!

In the predictions threads, what do "DBTMOTR" "MLP" stand for? ROTR is obvious and IIDOTR I've figured out from lurking in the forums but can't for the life of me work out the other two, bet they're really obvious as well but I'm crap at acronyms!

Post by **Ataxia** » 21 May 2014, 14:24

MorbidelliObese wrote:Stupid (newbie) question!

In the predictions threads, what do "DBTMOTR" "MLP" stand for? ROTR is obvious and IIDOTR I've figured out from lurking in the forums but can't for the life of me work out the other two, bet they're really obvious as well but I'm crap at acronyms!

DBTMOTR is "Dead Beat Team Mate Of The Race"; in other words it denotes the driver who had the biggest gap in position to their team-mate.
MLP is "Minor League Premiership", which is the high-placed rookie in a race. In 2014, the eligible candidates are Magnussen, Kvyat and Ericsson.

dr-baker wrote:Would it be better if we had a thread in the PMMF for conversations like this? A kind of "How To" guide with a FAQ section? Because it seems there is a need for it!

This was a few days ago, but believe it or not there IS one! Nuppiz drew it up some time ago, although it's not immediately clear to see. It might be more helpful if ASMF and 18MD-specific ones were stickied in each sub-forum, but that's just my two cents...

Jan Magnussen · Post by **Rob Dylan** » 22 May 2014, 21:40

Ello. Been visiting this site for like 2 years for the reviews and podcasts and in all that time I never actually visited the forum. Well the bad times are gone because I'm here :')

W12 · Post by **W12** » 23 May 2014, 06:01

Rob Dylan wrote:Ello. Been visiting this site for like 2 years for the reviews and podcasts and in all that time I never actually visited the forum. Well the bad times are gone because I'm here :')

Welcome!

fkzzb · Post by **fkzzb** » 31 May 2014, 05:44

Hello everyone! I joined this forum, glad to see two dominant Mercedes rather than a RedBull

What a great season so far!

W12 · Post by **W12** » 31 May 2014, 17:19

fkzzb wrote:Hello everyone! I joined this forum, glad to see two dominant Mercedes rather than a RedBull What a great season so far!

Welcome

Jocke1 · Post by **Jocke1** » 31 May 2014, 21:37

Rob Dylan wrote:Ello.

http://youtu.be/-isrjFPkH00

KidRoberts · Post by **KidRoberts** » 10 Jun 2014, 03:07

Hey, all. I love researching non-championship events and rejects! I'm a fan of all forms of motorsport, but my favorite (current) Formula 1 drivers are Alonso, Bottas, and Bianchi.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 10 Jun 2014, 16:34

KidRoberts wrote:Hey, all. I love researching non-championship events and rejects! I'm a fan of all forms of motorsport, but my favorite (current) Formula 1 drivers are Alonso, Bottas, and Bianchi.

Welcome!

Zergon · Post by **Zergon** » 20 Jul 2014, 17:40

Hi everyone.

Technically I´m a bit late on this one since I already posted elsewhere but better late than never right?

Anyway, I´m 30 years old guy from Finland and have been watching Formula 1 for quite a long time. I try to keep myself objective about drivers and teams but I do usually have one favorite that I always want to see doing well. The current favorite is Jenson Button and before him it was Giancarlo Fisichella and no, I can´t really give a good reasoning why them and not someone else (like a Finn) but that just how it has been.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 20 Jul 2014, 21:15

Zergon wrote:Hi everyone.

Technically I´m a bit late on this one since I already posted elsewhere but better late than never right?

Anyway, I´m 30 years old guy from Finland and have been watching Formula 1 for quite a long time. I try to keep myself objective about drivers and teams but I do usually have one favorite that I always want to see doing well. The current favorite is Jenson Button and before him it was Giancarlo Fisichella and no, I can´t really give a good reasoning why them and not someone else (like a Finn) but that just how it has been.

Nope, your favourite driver is now Max Chilton. Either that or you leave the forum!

Just kidding, welcome

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 21 Jul 2014, 17:30

This wrote:Nope, your favourite driver is now Max Chilton. Either that or you leave the forum!

Second only to HWNSNBM, of course!

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watka · Post by **watka** » 30 Jul 2014, 22:48

You're in my good books, Simtek are my favourite team!

W12 · Post by **W12** » 31 Jul 2014, 07:58

Welcome to the forum! I also have a soft spot for Simtek, as I loved a picture of their car that was in a book I got for my 4th birthday

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 31 Jul 2014, 08:11

Welcome to the forum. I have a soft spot for the Simtek S195.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 31 Jul 2014, 17:23

Seems like most people have a soft spot for Simtek! But there are also a few Williams fans on here too. Welcome Simtek!

Laurinaaa · Post by **Laurinaaa** » 12 Aug 2014, 16:26

Hi All,

I'm a newbie so just thought i'd say 'hello'!

My name is Laura, i'm 25 and from the UK. Been listening to the podcast for about a year now and just never got around to signing up to the forum until now.

Big Fernando Alonso fan, had a soft spot for Jarno Trulli too back in the day as the first race I ever watched was the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix :mrgreen:

Going to Monza next month for the first time if anyone has any tips?

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Thanks,
Laura

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 12 Aug 2014, 21:03

A girl... now i'm just waiting until all the single boys are going to try to be the first to introduce themselves to you

(but welcome anyway, as we are of course also an actual forum)

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 12 Aug 2014, 21:17

This wrote:A girl... now i'm just waiting until all the single boys are going to try to be the first to introduce themselves to you (but welcome anyway, as we are of course also an actual forum)

I swear to god, I will passive-agressively insult anyone who does on the chat. This is not a mere threat. People can confirm I do such things.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 12 Aug 2014, 23:47

Laurinaaa wrote:Hi All,

I'm a newbie so just thought i'd say 'hello'!

My name is Laura, i'm 25 and from the UK. Been listening to the podcast for about a year now and just never got around to signing up to the forum until now.

Big Fernando Alonso fan, had a soft spot for Jarno Trulli too back in the day as the first race I ever watched was the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix

Going to Monza next month for the first time if anyone has any tips?

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Thanks,
Laura

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy this madhouse

Post by **tommykl** » 13 Aug 2014, 06:50

Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll enjoy this place, but I have one single tip for you.

The McCarthy forum is...how should I put it?...a bit weird, so go in there at your own risk

Post by **Londoner** » 13 Aug 2014, 08:54

Welcome to the forums. I'm the resident dunce of this place, with the idiotic things I can come out with from time to time.

Alextrax52 · Post by **Alextrax52** » 13 Aug 2014, 09:13

Laurinaaa wrote:Hi All,

I'm a newbie so just thought i'd say 'hello'!

My name is Laura, i'm 25 and from the UK. Been listening to the podcast for about a year now and just never got around to signing up to the forum until now.

Big Fernando Alonso fan, had a soft spot for Jarno Trulli too back in the day as the first race I ever watched was the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix

Going to Monza next month for the first time if anyone has any tips?

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Thanks,
Laura

Laura? That's my favourite name in the world. Welcome to the madhouse

East Londoner wrote:Welcome to the forums. I'm the resident dunce of this place, with the idiotic things I can come out with from time to time.

Yeah your the master jinxer of this place too considering the amount of predictions you get wrong

Laurinaaa · Post by **Laurinaaa** » 13 Aug 2014, 09:26

Haha, yes a GIRL that likes F1!

Love this place already, i'm a bit mad myself so will fit in well.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 13 Aug 2014, 09:58

Hello Laura.

Welcome.

I'm sure you'll bring a bit of class to this den of iniquity. If you have any questions my (internet) door is always open.

Ciao.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 13 Aug 2014, 13:25

This wrote:A girl... now i'm just waiting until all the single boys are going to try to be the first to introduce themselves to you

So that's what, 95% of the forum waiting to introduce themselves?

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 13 Aug 2014, 17:29

takagi_for_the_win wrote:
This wrote:A girl... now i'm just waiting until all the single boys are going to try to be the first to introduce themselves to you

So that's what, 95% of the forum waiting to introduce themselves?

I'll reduce that to 'single heterosexual male persons that have no life'. Oh right, that's still 95% of the forum...

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 13 Aug 2014, 17:42

Laurinaaa wrote:Going to Monza next month for the first time if anyone has any tips?

I went to the Italian GP myself back in 2011. Did a quick review here. There is more on Monza later in that thread, at the bottom of page 1 and top of page 2. Do you have any particular questions before you go? Do you have any grandstand tickets? Booked up independently or via an agency?