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GPL musings
I've recently been trying to lower my times on various tracks and obtain different new ones. These observations strike me from the experience: I *like* the old Mexico GP circuit. Moreso than even Le Mans Sarthe - my third favorite after "The Green Hell". Albert Park needs work - to put it mildly. About the second last: On the Karussel staying in the cement beyond 55mph seems quite impossible for me. Is this as it should be or am I missing something? This is true both in GPL and Viper Racing - a *much* easier drive as it has ABS and traction control. I have yet to try any of the other seasons. I'm surprised that none of the newer F1 tracks seem to be there. Not disappointed mind you, just surprised. |
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GPL musings
On Mar 24, 11:57*pm, APLer > wrote:
> On the Karussel staying in the cement beyond 55mph > seems quite impossible for me. Is this as it should be or am I missing > something? This is true both in GPL and Viper Racing - a *much* easier > drive as it has ABS and traction control. This seems to be normal. I never understood why they made that little banking so narrow. If you're going to let drivers have a banked corner, make it at least two cars wide. But that's just the way that it is (since what year, I wonder?). The story goes that originally it was just a drainage ditch that drivers put one wheel in to go faster. If you look at one of the World Record replays at GPLRank, the fastest guys are only going about 53 mph there. > I have yet to try any of the other seasons. I'm surprised that none of the > newer F1 tracks seem to be there. Not disappointed mind you, just > surprised. Where? At the GPL Track Database? Old cars that drift a lot and new tracks with many chicanes don't mix well, I think. The scourge of chicanes came about as a safety factor because the cars just got faster and faster. In the late 60s, the drivers were hugely brave (or stupid) to race the way that they did. 1967, with the engine going to over 400 hp and the tires improving, was the start of really dangerous speeds. |
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