iRacing

barmyllama · 9 Aug 2013 at 12:25

http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/Series.do

Licence requirements on the left hand side.

Kosmiche · 9 Aug 2013 at 12:32

robmol said:
Click series on main menu and it gives list of all the series. The GP legends for example is in the C class section, but you can race if you have a D with 4.0 or above.

THANK YOU, thats what I was after.

So I'm correct in thinking I will earn a D license in 4 weeks by entering 4 races?

So lets get this straight, if I'm rookie 4.0 I can enter all of the D license races due to being able to race up one license?

And how would I increase my rating to 4.0, by winning/finishing on the podium? Wait is the rating the safety rating? So I just need to complete races and drive cleanly?

SkidMarkKing · 9 Aug 2013 at 12:43

Anyone using an xbox360 controller with this game?

I won't be forever. I have ordered a wireless receiver so I can use my official Microsoft wheel. Tempted by a Logitech g25/g27. I really like the thrustmaster t500 rs but its mega money though.

Hoping its here today ready for the weekend of racing

Kosmiche · 9 Aug 2013 at 12:51

SkidMarkKing said:
Anyone using an xbox360 controller with this game?

I won't be forever. I have ordered a wireless receiver so I can use my official Microsoft wheel. Tempted by a Logitech g25/g27. I really like the thrustmaster t500 rs but its mega money though.

Hoping its here today ready for the weekend of racing

Hey beav you could try messing around with the Wheel Range setting in options, not sure how it works with a pad but I think a lower setting will make the cars less twitchy.

chrismox · 9 Aug 2013 at 12:51

Eames said:
THANK YOU, thats what I was after.

So I'm correct in thinking I will earn a D license in 4 weeks by entering 4 races?

So lets get this straight, if I'm rookie 4.0 I can enter all of the D license races due to being able to race up one license?

And how would I increase my rating to 4.0, by winning/finishing on the podium? Wait is the rating the safety rating? So I just need to complete races and drive cleanly?

As a rookie, you will 2 things get a fast-track promotion to D-class:
- You must have completed the minimum participation requirements (show in the MPR tab underneath the "Logout" link, top-right).
- You need to earn a safety rating of 4.00

As soon as you finish a race that ups your safety rating to 4.00 or more, you will get a congratulatory message and an instant promotion to D-class.

As you mentioned, the safety rating has nothing to do with how well you qualify or finish in a race, purely on how clean the race was. Simplest thing to do (it may seem dull, but it gets you the promotion quickly) is to start the race from the pits and plod around at a pace that you can manage without going off-track, losing control (spinning >90 degrees) or contacting the other drivers. If you can finish a race with minimal or no infractions, your SR will leap up and you'll have a D licence in no time.

Kosmiche · 9 Aug 2013 at 12:55

I keep getting black flagged when leaving pits, I'm not going over the limit and I don't cut the track but I get the black flag usually and I can't understand why :confused:

chrismox · 9 Aug 2013 at 13:00

Eames said:
I keep getting black flagged when leaving pits, I'm not going over the limit and I don't cut the track but I get the black flag usually and I can't understand why

There will be a line painted on the track as you leave the pits, defining the pit exit lane. Stay within that.

leaskovski · 9 Aug 2013 at 13:03

You're crossing the white line when you go on to the track, stop it.

barmyllama · 9 Aug 2013 at 13:12

SkidMarkKing said:
Anyone using an xbox360 controller with this game?

I won't be forever. I have ordered a wireless receiver so I can use my official Microsoft wheel. Tempted by a Logitech g25/g27. I really like the thrustmaster t500 rs but its mega money though.

Hoping its here today ready for the weekend of racing

2nd hand G25/27 is an excellent choice.

You could try a new or 2nd hand Logitech DFGT or Thrustmaster F430, both good wheels for the money, though the F430 is considered the better option.

Apparently Logitech are relaunching the G27 soon, so it maybe worth waiting to see what happens there.

The Thrustmaster T500 is very good, I have one and it has been as low £299 in price. Which sounds expensive, but it's a lot of kit for the money and that's the price the G25 and G27 launched at.

SkidMarkKing · 9 Aug 2013 at 13:20

barmyllama said:
2nd hand G25/27 is an excellent choice.

You could try a new or 2nd hand Logitech DFGT or Thrustmaster F430, both good wheels for the money, though the F430 is considered the better option.

Apparently Logitech are relaunching the G27 soon, so it maybe worth waiting to see what happens there.

The Thrustmaster T500 is very good, I have one and it has been as low £299 in price. Which sounds expensive, but it's a lot of kit for the money and that's the price the G25 and G27 launched at.

Ive not long had the microsoft wheel. Got it for £50 second hand so the f430 wheel is not much of an upgrade really. Ile look out for a g25/g27 second hand when I get paid I think

MarkeR · 9 Aug 2013 at 13:21

If I use someone's email as a referrer, do they get anything?

If so, can someone trust me their email and I'll paste it in my new 3 months free membership

SkidMarkKing · 9 Aug 2013 at 13:26

MarkeR said:
If I use someone's email as a referrer, do they get anything?

If so, can someone trust me their email and I'll paste it in my new 3 months free membership

Yes you do!

barmyllama · 9 Aug 2013 at 13:30

MarkeR said:
If I use someone's email as a referrer, do they get anything?

If so, can someone trust me their email and I'll paste it in my new 3 months free membership

Sent you a Trust message.

JHeaton · 9 Aug 2013 at 13:56

So, the iRacing Mazda Cup features Summit Point, Okayama, Lime Rock and Laguna Seca. What kind of lap times should I be able to put in cleanly and consistently before I even consider joining a session?

Spils · 9 Aug 2013 at 14:06

JHeaton said:
So, the iRacing Mazda Cup features Summit Point, Okayama, Lime Rock and Laguna Seca. What kind of lap times should I be able to put in cleanly and consistently before I even consider joining a session?

Just join a Practice session mate when you can stay on the track with everyone around you hold a decent pace and not hit anything. Thats when its time to race.

Lap times mean nothing, Imo you should start racing when you feel ready and can drive race distance without being a danger.

MagicBoy · 9 Aug 2013 at 14:06

Don't worry about the lap times as there are massive variations in skill. Just make sure you are consistent and clean.

barmyllama · 9 Aug 2013 at 14:31

Don't worry about lap times or even racing for now. Just concentrate on keeping it on the black stuff and not hitting anyone. Also try to avoid and keep an eye out for other drivers that may hit you. Most collisions are avoidable irrespective of blame.

MarkeR · 9 Aug 2013 at 14:35

barmyllama said:
Sent you a Trust message.

Used it mate, although I don't know if you will get something as it was a free 3 months membership, although if I start paying you might get something.

barmyllama · 9 Aug 2013 at 14:57

MarkeR said:
Used it mate, although I don't know if you will get something as it was a free 3 months membership, although if I start paying you might get something.

No problem, thanks anyway.

I'll let you know if I get anything.

JHeaton · 9 Aug 2013 at 16:43

Spils said:
Just join a Practice session mate when you can stay on the track with everyone around you hold a decent pace and not hit anything. Thats when its time to race.

Lap times mean nothing, Imo you should start racing when you feel ready and can drive race distance without being a danger.

MagicBoy said:
Don't worry about the lap times as there are massive variations in skill. Just make sure you are consistent and clean.

barmyllama said:
Don't worry about lap times or even racing for now. Just concentrate on keeping it on the black stuff and not hitting anyone. Also try to avoid and keep an eye out for other drivers that may hit you. Most collisions are avoidable irrespective of blame.

Really? I'd have thought if I was too far off the pace that would cause issues for people. I still need to work on keeping it on the road for a full race distance, but I'm getting there. My only real issue is the occasional wobbly moment at the top of the hill at Lime Rock and generally losing concentration towards the end of a long run on any track.

Thanks.