Information thread [Archive]

BAMBO

24th July 2009, 11:57

You will find attached to this post, a pdf file containing just about every information on Formula Junior. If you are still uncertain of something, you're free to do so in this thread and I will answer them as fast as I can.

arnold cottenier

27th July 2009, 13:36

Looking forward to it. Hopefully I'll get the time difference right. :)

What time zone are you in here in the USA Nhb93? If I'm calculating this correctly 19:40 GMT would be 1:40 pm cst (I think).

If you use Firefox you should get the FoxClocks addon. It really helps see what time it is anywhere.

Cya at the track. :)

racer hero

27th July 2009, 14:30

What time zone are you in here in the USA Nhb93? If I'm calculating this correctly 19:40 GMT would be 1:40 pm cst (I think).

If you use Firefox you should get the FoxClocks addon. It really helps see what time it is anywhere.

Cya at the track. :)

Also, if he is in EST time zone, then it is at 3:30 PM EST.

arnold cottenier

27th July 2009, 14:36

Also, if he is in EST time zone, then it is at 3:30 PM EST.

Wouldn't EST make it 2:40pm? Or maybe I have my calculations wrong.:shrug:

racer hero

27th July 2009, 14:48

Wouldn't EST make it 2:40pm? Or maybe I have my calculations wrong.:shrug:

The times he posted are in GMT, GMT never moves, so when we moved our clocks forward we moved to only -4 of GMT. You have to watch close to see if people write in BST or GMT though.

arnold cottenier

27th July 2009, 17:36

Ok, so according to The World Clock website 19:40 GMT/UTC is equal to 2:40pm CST here in the USA.

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converted.html?month=7&day=27&year=2009&hour=19&min=40&sec=0&p1=0&p2=605

jwardy

27th July 2009, 21:33

as theres no other place to really post it , im a 50/50 on race 1 , i start my new job that night , buuuut its not till 12 , but i have to be there at 10 , so i might be able to do some of it :)

Nhb93

27th July 2009, 22:12

Well I'm EST, so my roughly 3:00PM time would be correct I see. I just installed FoxClocks anyway, thanks for that Add-On advice. Guess I can't keep sleeping till 2 PM anymore... :shrug: Thanks for the help.

anttt69

31st July 2009, 15:50

is the 7th a saturday?

BAMBO

31st July 2009, 16:07

No, it's a Friday.

Mr.46

2nd August 2009, 13:13

What if im in Finland?

GreyBull [CHA]

2nd August 2009, 13:30

What if im in Finland?

If you live in Finland, you're currently in GMT+3, that means you'd have to join the server at 22:40 Finnish time.

Flingoko

3rd August 2009, 18:32

I would like to know some of your "general" laptimes? just as a hint :D

5haz

4th August 2009, 00:21

I reckon a 1:18 or perhaps even a 1:17 is possible of you really push in qualifying.

Flingoko

4th August 2009, 02:33

I reckon a 1:18 or perhaps even a 1:17 is possible of you really push in qualifying.

Thanks :D

anttt69

4th August 2009, 17:33

Do we have to run 9 deg wing front & rear?

If anyone sets a 1.17 i will declare them a 'setup guru'.

I am firmly in the high 18 territory as a guide.

Flingoko

4th August 2009, 18:15

Do we have to run 9 deg wing front & rear?

If anyone sets a 1.17 i will declare them a 'setup guru'.

I am firmly in the high 18 territory as a guide.

isnt it 9 on the front and 14 in the rear?
btw. im having the same problem :D

Rikje

4th August 2009, 18:47

so about everyone is doing 1.18 race pace eh ? :scratchch

anttt69

4th August 2009, 18:54

nope, what times are you setting?

Rikje

4th August 2009, 19:10

1.17

Flingoko

4th August 2009, 19:38

just to be sure:

Front wing degrees: 9
Rear wing degrees: 14

am i right?

btw. im doing high 18´s

BAMBO

4th August 2009, 19:42

I believe that the answer to your uncertainty lies on the third line in the Information psd file. You read it, didn't you? It's mandatory that the participants are familiarized with the league's general information and rulebook.

Flingoko

4th August 2009, 19:47

"...restricted and 9/14 degrees fixed downforce..."
9 in the front
14 in the back

right?

BAMBO

4th August 2009, 19:47

Yes

Flingoko

4th August 2009, 19:51

Thanks :D was just confused by this one:

Do we have to run 9 deg wing front & rear?

If anyone sets a 1.17 i will declare them a 'setup guru'.

I am firmly in the high 18 territory as a guide.

anttt69

4th August 2009, 20:12

9/14 is written as a fraction so i read it as 9 of 14. either way front or rear is not mentioned so this rule is not very clear.

BAMBO

4th August 2009, 20:19

I'm sorry but from where I come from and from what I've seen at other teams, this term is very commonly used so I expected that any driver interested in such a league would be familiar with the term.

anttt69

5th August 2009, 19:06

As always with rule making it is always a good idea to make them absolutely clear. Assuming that people will understand what you mean usually ends in confusion.

Anyway we all know what it means now so its not an issue.

Rocket47

7th August 2009, 15:38

Did I understand right, I read the info pdf. file, and the timetable said:

Race-day Timetable
Server will be called "Formula Junior ", the password will be PMed to all
participants prior to the event starting.
(All times GMT/UTC)
17:40 - All competitors must be on the server
18:00@18:15 - Qualifying
18:15@18:30 - Sprint race
18:30@19:00 - Main race

So, the main race ENDS in 19.00 GMT Time, that means 22.00 in finnish time.
Is that correct? The season 2 just started, can I join still?

Rocket47

7th August 2009, 17:51

zeromussov

7th August 2009, 17:57

Umm, I have to say, these rules are confusing me, I want to know, is the main race ENDING in 19.00 clock GMT? Cause I read it in the rules, and these rules in this thread say different... Could you make the rules same in each thread, so I can know if i could join this league :D If the race starts in 21 GMT, no way I can participate from Finland... :really:

Yeah, I thought the same... but the times changed, so can't race either. It's starting in 2h from now, so 22.00 CET/Finland.

BAMBO

7th August 2009, 18:06

Umm, I have to say, these rules are confusing me, I want to know, is the main race ENDING in 19.00 clock GMT? Cause I read it in the rules, and these rules in this thread say different... Could you make the rules same in each thread, so I can know if i could join this league :D If the race starts in 21 GMT, no way I can participate from Finland... :really:

I'm not really sure about what you're talking about. If you check all the threads in the Formula Junior subforum, you can clearly see that the schedule is identical everywhere.
If you are referring to the thread in the IMA subforum, that one is outdated so you shouldn't rely on it.

Rocket47

7th August 2009, 19:06

BAMBO

7th August 2009, 19:16

Oh crap.. But I checked the formula-junior.blogspot.com, and it said also main race 18.30@19.00..

Is there any chance, that the times could be earlier in the future, it could bring several new drivers from central europe... I'd like to race there also, but many leagues have so late times...

The website is also outdated since it was made with the intend of getting a subforum, nothing more. The only reliable sources are found in this subforum, nowhere else.
If the admins and the majority of the participants deem it right, the schedule can be moved by up to one hour earlier, not more since it must be at an acceptable time for the Americans as well, for the remaining of the rounds.

oldnavy

7th August 2009, 19:57

Hi can you add race server to LFS Remote? :)

Rocket47

7th August 2009, 20:40

If the admins and the majority of the participants deem it right, the schedule can be moved by up to one hour earlier, not more since it must be at an acceptable time for the Americans as well, for the remaining of the rounds.

Alrite, that one hour might just do it. So could you consider that change before the end of this season? I'd like to join the league, but 00.10 start for the race is simply too late. 23.10 might just do it, if the race is around 30min?

arnold cottenier

8th August 2009, 01:13

For me, here in the USA, 1 hour earlier is fine. It's up to Bambo. :)

Rocket47

8th August 2009, 17:56

Just have to confirm couple things.

So, the setup is free, but wings should be 9/14? And intake restriction 12%

Do you have some kind of skin rules, does the number have to be somewhere, or is the skin free?

BAMBO

8th August 2009, 18:11

Just have to confirm couple things.

So, the setup is free, but wings should be 9/14? And intake restriction 12%

Yes, that is correct.

Do you have some kind of skin rules, does the number have to be somewhere, or is the skin free?

As long as the skin doesn't contain any offensive material, you are free to have what skin you like. Although if FJr will be broadcasted, then having your number on the rear lateral wings will be mandatory.

Rocket47

8th August 2009, 19:01

Umm, lateral wings, you mean not the "big" rear wing, but the 2 parts on the rear wing that keeps it together :D Sorry for my bad english, I'm a Finn. :thumb:
So what's a broadcast, have been a "license" driver only a month or so. Quite much new things compared to demo, heh... Is it a video or something?

E: Another one, am I able to rejoin the race after crash, even if I spectate? Sorry, have so much to ask, never been in a league :/ But should be fun :D

Flingoko

31st October 2009, 17:43

Hey, i just wanted to ask if there are going to be a new season soon? It was really fun last time. Can only look forward to next season :)