Ford ESCORT RS Series (Finished)

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Fri, 03/29/2013 - 10:32
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Racing last night was great....

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 10:34
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I had a good time last night. Cars looked GREAT on the track. Alas, Gunny was dead last again. Frustrating as hell, but im sticking it out. I guess every clan needs "that" guy in the back huh?
Fri, 03/29/2013 - 15:07 (Reply to #153)
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Gunny wrote:
I had a good time last night. Cars looked GREAT on the track. Alas, Gunny was dead last again. Frustrating as hell, but im sticking it out. I guess every clan needs "that" guy in the back huh?

 

Keep at it Gunny. That podium will come someday and when it does it will feel EPIC!

For now just set your target at not been last. Watch how other people drive, ask questions, read books, watch videos but most importantly get seat time!. Once you get to second from last, aim for 3rd from last, 4th from last all the way up to 1st.

Racing is damn hard. But keep at it and you will get there.

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 17:00 (Reply to #154)
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ChurchPro wrote:

Gunny wrote:
I had a good time last night. Cars looked GREAT on the track. Alas, Gunny was dead last again. Frustrating as hell, but im sticking it out. I guess every clan needs "that" guy in the back huh?

 

Keep at it Gunny. That podium will come someday and when it does it will feel EPIC!

For now just set your target at not been last. Watch how other people drive, ask questions, read books, watch videos but most importantly get seat time!. Once you get to second from last, aim for 3rd from last, 4th from last all the way up to 1st.

Racing is damn hard. But keep at it and you will get there.

I am indeed keeping at it as frustrated as I am..  And you're right, racing is damn hard. Steepest learning curve for any game I've played....evar!! And I've played for a bit. But, I'm a realist and understand the curve I'm against.  I know Im getting better it just doesnt feel that way pitted against the likes of ya'll. I did end up turning a 2:07.999 last night and consistency started to get better.  Goal has always been "NOT LAST" LOL. Over all, its still fun as shit! Ol lady yelled at me when I was holding fourth(however briefly) cause I was excited so theres that.

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 10:36
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Oh... And sorry bout the second race restart.. Guess i was admiring oldschool's paint too much. Forgot about breaking that first turn.. Ooops!
Fri, 03/29/2013 - 14:18
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Fri, 03/29/2013 - 14:19
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raced by me designed by my wife

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 15:14
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Sorry for the no show guys. It crossed my mind to get on here and send a message that I wouldn't make it but didn't have access to do so.

 

I have no idea how I'm going to go on hosting this. Long story short is that for the time being I'm not living where the xbox is living......

 

I am this weekend though. I guess I'm "house sitting" my own house.

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 15:16
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Damn BMW. 

I hope everything is ok in Real world.

 

Good luck chap yes

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 16:35
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I hope all is well prebuilt. Real life takes priority. If you need me to fill in as a host, let me know. If ther is anything else I can do to help let me know.
Fri, 03/29/2013 - 16:43
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real life always takes priority, no worries about the series, enough folks will step up in your stead.

Sorry to hear about the troubles. Hope everything works out in the end well.  My ol lady and I got into it pretty good about a month ago.  I came real close to calling it quits.  A friend reminded me to not make rash decisions in the heat of the moment.  He was right, after we both cooled down for about three days, things got better.  So I'd say the same to you and wish you all the best brother!

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 17:58
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Yes  gunny don't give up I too was in your shoes for awhile  . It will come naturally as you learn the tracks and fall into a groove . One thing I did that helped me is do not get frustated when being past remember you are in training so race the races at your pace  . I'm still a novice compared to some of the guys that we race with . Because of me racing with them I have observed many things from race line to braking in tight groups all this will fall into place for you in time so be patient . On a side note it took me about a full year to advance from last place on every race to a solid middle of the pack racer. Not in every race .  So hopefully I will be closer to the front by the time Forza5 comes out........."OR NOT !"

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 19:20
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Middles where all the fun is anyway!

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 23:07
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Hang in there Prebuilt

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 14:19
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I would like to join in with you guys . I will get my car ready .

Thanks

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 16:37
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Came home sicker then a dog today from work. Im doubtfu on tonight. Sorry guys!

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 23:28
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Sorry to hear that Gunny.  Get better soon and we'll see you on the track.

Great race tonight gentlemen.  The replays from both races are on my SF.

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 07:54
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U wouldn't let me get away that 2nd race grim. Was fun going to the front with u breathing down my neck. Great racing and a lot of fun guys.
Fri, 04/05/2013 - 10:27
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Good race fellas. yes

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:48
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Good race. These Escorts are great to drive.

Shame i fell out of the room AGAIN 2 laps from the finish 

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 13:21 (Reply to #171)
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MaxPerforma wrote:

Shame i fell out of the room AGAIN 2 laps from the finish 

My master plan is coming together 55

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 14:21 (Reply to #172)
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DRCxDRIVEBYEx71 wrote:

MaxPerforma wrote:

Shame i fell out of the room AGAIN 2 laps from the finish 

My master plan is coming together 55

Yes, there seemed to be a pattern forming, 2 laps before the end of the race i drop out of the room when driveby is behind me .... Hmmmmmm lol

Sun, 04/07/2013 - 09:16
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I'd like to join in this week if I may.  Been a long time since I raced, and I wasn't much then, but I'dlike to learn.   I have the build and will put numbers on. Looks like fun!

Sun, 04/07/2013 - 09:24
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JC, send me a FR so I can send you an invite on race night in case Prebuilt doesn't have you listed.

Sun, 04/07/2013 - 09:32
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Thanks Grim!  Dumb Q, I know how to send a FR to some one in the same lobby as me but don't know how to do it outside that.  Can you point me in the right direction?  THat's something I really want to do, is update my friends list to include those who are active these days.

Thanks!

Sun, 04/07/2013 - 09:51
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I just figured this out...  FR sent!

Sun, 04/07/2013 - 15:48
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All done with FM2 Dave? Welcome back!

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 13:57
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Thanks Stewie!  See ya on the track!

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 17:03
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I may actually be on this week. Things are slowly getting back to better than normal.

 

Thanks Grim for handling this, and if someone has race 1 and 2 replays from the past 2 weeks OR the standings, I'll update the standings.

 

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 18:16 (Reply to #180)
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BMWENTHUSIAST wrote:

I may actually be on this week. Things are slowly getting back to better than normal.

 

Thanks Grim for handling this, and if someone has race 1 and 2 replays from the past 2 weeks OR the standings, I'll update the standings.

 

I have all the screenshots with the final standings of all the races, times etc. Can give them all to you over live if y just want to write em down. No having to go thru the replays.

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