SixAxis Championship Thread - Finished.

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Congratulations on advancing Ian 👍

My race with Grim is slated for this Saturday @ 4 P.M. GMT...If you could possibly be a steward for our race that would be awesome 👍
 
Unless I can knock off work early, not sure Im guna be able to make it.

I finish at 4 :ouch: :lol:

Sure someone will be around though!
 
No worries Jack 👍 Zissou is going to be one of our race stewards. I'm sure I'll be able to find another steward between now and race day.
 
I'll be there to play mate.

Jack how are you going to decide race-partners for the next round?

Maybe a youtube clip of you drawing names out of a hat? :)
 
Ok mate.

Only chance of me missing it, will be if I'm putting a deposit down on my new car :P
 
Names will be drawn the same way they have for the last few round.

Random out of a hat 👍
 
RPM: Grim reccomended that we start our race at 4:08 GMT and not 4:03 (to avoid getting thrown in with :00,:05 races). Sorry for all the mix ups pal, 4:08 is definite though :cheers: I'll be in the chat at least 15 minutes before the race begins 👍
 
GTP_timeattack vs. GTP_Grim_Reaper Winner: GTP_timeattack

Going into the race I was a bit worried as my pace was lacking by about 5 tenths in early practices, and I was really unsure as to what Grim was going to bring to the table. From the few brief messages I had with him, it sounded like he didn't have much time to practice and sharpen up his 6-axis skills for this round. But I sure wasn't going to sit back and take his word for it this late in the Championship. :)

I had the P1 starting spot so I was able to get out in clean air right away. Unfortunately during the first few laps I couldn't find any type of rhythm, but luckily didn't make any mistakes that allowed Grim to make up much, if any time at all. By lap 2 Grim was still able to catch my tow I believe and was able to stay within distance of me until lap 3 or so. By lap 3 or 4 Grim fell out of my draft and was starting to fall back at a decent rate. I saw him make a mistake (forgot where) on lap 4 which pretty much put him out of contention to win, unless I really screwed up. From there the race was pretty elementary for me, although I did have a close encounter with a straggler in a NSX going through the chicane. Luckily he was going so slow I was able to ghost through him without issue.

Anyways, great effort Jamie 👍 Too bad you didn't get more practice with this combo and more time to sharpen up your understandably rusty 6-axis skills. :guilty: I would have really enjoyed a close fight with you, but I guess I'll have plenty of that to look forward to in the semi-finals :cheers: Can't wait to see who I'm paired with in the next round. Looks like we have two Americans and two Brits in the semis :)

I'd like to thank all of the guys who to took the time to Steward our race, including RPM, Zissou, Obli, and Racer_LP. 👍 Sorry if I forgot anyone else :dopey:
 
Congratulations Brock, and comiserations to you Jamie. Definitely a shame you were not able to get more practise in with the Skyline Coupe as it really really rewards a lot of practise. By the end of my Event 02 experience with it I was totally at ease with it and enjoying the car.

Last 4 huh? Let's get serious :D

All the best
Maz
 
timeattack07gt
GTP_timeattack vs. GTP_Grim_Reaper Winner: GTP_timeattack

Going into the race I was a bit worried as my pace was lacking by about 5 tenths in early practices, and I was really unsure as to what Grim was going to bring to the table. From the few brief messages I had with him, it sounded like he didn't have much time to practice and sharpen up his 6-axis skills for this round. But I sure wasn't going to sit back and take his word for it this late in the Championship. :)

I had the P1 starting spot so I was able to get out in clean air right away. Unfortunately during the first few laps I couldn't find any type of rhythm, but luckily didn't make any mistakes that allowed Grim to make up much, if any time at all. By lap 2 Grim was still able to catch my tow I believe and was able to stay within distance of me until lap 3 or so. By lap 3 or 4 Grim fell out of my draft and was starting to fall back at a decent rate. I saw him make a mistake (forgot where) on lap 4 which pretty much put him out of contention to win, unless I really screwed up. From there the race was pretty elementary for me, although I did have a close encounter with a straggler in a NSX going through the chicane. Luckily he was going so slow I was able to ghost through him without issue.

Anyways, great effort Jamie 👍 Too bad you didn't get more practice with this combo and more time to sharpen up your understandably rusty 6-axis skills. :guilty: I would have really enjoyed a close fight with you, but I guess I'll have plenty of that to look forward to in the semi-finals :cheers: Can't wait to see who I'm paired with in the next round. Looks like we have two Americans and two Brits in the semis :)

I'd like to thank all of the guys who to took the time to Steward our race, including RPM, Zissou, Obli, and Racer_LP. 👍 Sorry if I forgot anyone else :dopey:
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Good write up Brock,

The mistake I made was in the Bus Stop, on lap 3, then 4, then lap 5. Dissappointed with my efforts to be honest. Not been able to get to my PS3 much in the week running up to our race, having started 2 new jobs. In fairness you would of still probably beat me, as you are very quick with the pad.

Good Luck to you Brock and all still in the Championship.

Synwraith
Congratulations Brock, and comiserations to you Jamie. Definitely a shame you were not able to get more practise in with the Skyline Coupe as it really really rewards a lot of practise. By the end of my Event 02 experience with it I was totally at ease with it and enjoying the car.

Last 4 huh? Let's get serious :D

All the best
Maz
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Cheers Maz, good luck.

I have enjoyed this championship, and would love to compete again in the future if it is ever run again.

Jamie (The Grim Reaper)

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rofajole vs EL_ZISSOU
GTP_Synwraith vs GTP_Marooned
GTP_rpm vs GTP_Gadbury
timeattack07gt vs GTP_Grim_Reaper


Congrats on proceding to the semi's.

Hopefully the next round today. 👍
 
sounds like its heating up for everybody. Can we start takign bets on whose gonna win ? lol
 
...and so it boils down to (arguably) four of the best...

Good luck to Synwraith, rpm, timeattack and EL_ZISSOU! It is hard to predict with any certainty who is going to be in the final. May the best Brit win (what? I have to support my fellow country folk! :) )

This competition has been fantastic in so many ways; fun, well organised, great people and great practice for us all. Thanks to Jack and Wanna_B for their efforts in organising it. I'll sign up for another Sixaxis Championship should you guys decide to run another 👍
 
Nice...I was hoping for a combo like this 👍 The Evora is a nice/friendly car to drive with the 6-axis, and should make for some extremely close and consistant racing. I think the semi's are going to be a little too close for comfort :scared: Deciding the winner might come down to crossing the line .001 in front of the next guy, thanks to getting just enough tow to make your move before the finish line...that's a bit scary :lol:
 
Best of three again huh? That should allow for proper demonstration of skills and kinda level out the luck and punter factor.

Good choice Jack-o and good luck to all competitors 👍

All the best
Maz
 
Glad I got you, timeattack :)

My best lap so far is somewhat off the pace, never did get along with the Lotus' though. But this track allows people who are off the pace to hang on easily. Had a brilliant scrap with Jack earlier!
 
GTP_rpm
Glad I got you, timeattack :)

My best lap so far is somewhat off the pace, never did get along with the Lotus' though. But this track allows people who are off the pace to hang on easily. Had a brilliant scrap with Jack earlier!
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Damn right Ian 👍 This is going to be an intense battle :sly:
 
Jack, I know you insist on cheating by using the green run-offs as track, but would you like to adress this matter in here?

I say no deliberately using run-off's.

But of course, it's your champs ;)
 
GTP_rpm
Jack, I know you insist on cheating by using the green run-offs as track, but would you like to adress this matter in here?

I say no deliberately using run-off's.

But of course, it's your champs ;)
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:lol: Ive changed my ways :sly:

If you read the rules I have buddy ;)
 
According to the rules: "Dont Not use the green run off area or the tarmac beyond this"

You might want to fix that Jack, unless you mean we can use the green run off areas :lol:

Also, how do you determine if someone is deliberabtely using the green run off area or not? In some cases using the green on the last corner might make the difference between winning the race or even worse advancing. I personally say we have a steward at the last corner to ensure that no one uses that run off area, at LEAST on the last lap. If you do use that green run off on the last lap you will be DQ'ed that race. Maybe there's a better way of going about it though 👍
 
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Ok sweet, nice one!

Edit: Haha! Yeah Jack, I don't not never use the run-off's ;)

I think if you exit the last turn and stay inside the track, but the guy behind you runs right wide...then slipstreams you, I see that they would have gained an advantage. But, if you're side by side exiting and they are using the run off, for what it's intended for, then game on I say!

Us sixaxis guys, will naturally struggle not to go over them once or twice in a race, if we're on the limit. I too think that's fine...Just when I used to race Jack, he used to make the entire track a straight line LOL
 
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timeattack07gt
According to the rules: "Dont Not use the green run off area or the tarmac beyond this"

You might want to fix that Jack, unless you mean we can use the green run off areas :lol:
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Huh? It states DO NOT use the green run off area, hence "Dont Not use the green run off area or the tarmac beyond this".

timeattack07gt
Also, how do you determine if someone is deliberabtely using the green run off area or not. In some cases using the green on the last corner might make the difference between winning the race or even worse advancing.
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Because I plan to watch the races. For all the laps I will be sat on the exit on turn 1, then on the final lap I will move to the final corner.

If someone has a problem with their partner gaining an advantage using this, then PM me and we will resolve the issue.

If you are unsure, follow the link on page 1 and check the pictures 👍

Jack
 
GTP_rpm
Ok sweet, nice one!

Edit: Haha! Yeah Jack, I don't not never use the run-off's ;)

I think if you exit the last turn and stay inside the track, but the guy behind you runs right wide...then slipstreams you, I see that they would have gained an advantage. But, if you're side by side exiting and they are using the run off, for what it's intended for, then game on I say!

Us sixaxis guys, will naturally struggle not to go over them once or twice in a race, if we're on the limit. I too think that's fine...Just when I used to race Jack, he used to make the entire track a straight line LOL
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Used to race being the key word ;)
 
Jack
Huh? It states DO NOT use the green run off area, hence "Dont Not use the green run off area or the tarmac beyond this".

Sorry to come off as a grammar Nazi but, "Don't not" is incorrect grammer and basically a double negative. Get rid of the "Don't" and replace it with "Do". By saying "Don't not" You're basically saying that it is ok to use the green off area, which it is clearly not when going by OLR 👍

Because I plan to watch the races. For all the laps I will be sat on the exit on turn 1, then on the final lap I will move to the final corner.

If someone has a problem with their partner gaining an advantage using this, then PM me and we will resolve the issue.

If you are unsure, follow the link on page 1 and check the pictures 👍

That's good to know, and something that was not posted in the Stage 7 info. That's why I made the suggestion 👍

Jack
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-Brock
 
EL_ZISSOU vs GTP_Synwraith

Semi-Final

Race 1
Zissou started this race on pole but I got a better start. Pretty uneventful first lap and Zissou got the lead by slip at the start of lap 2. At the chicane on this lap Zissou got a wheel on the grass and went straight at the hairpin, after that I was out of draft range and kept a steady 1.7 to 2 second gap for the rest of the race. No more dramas, no issues with punters or backmarkers.

Score: EL_ZISSOU 0-1 GTP_Synwraith

Race 2
This time I started from pole but Zissou got a better start and lead into turn 1. Followed him and slipped into the lead at start of lap 2. He then retook the lead on lap 3 I think which is when we encounted the Russian Clio Who was clearly shouting "YOU! SHALL! NOT! PASS!". But Zissou did. I however got a punt. I was off the road at the loooong sweeping right hander turn 3 and never caught Zissou's draft again. Faultless race by Zissou 👍

I should say that I gave ZISSOU an accidental thwack in the last 2 corners very early in the race and sent him off but I did wait for him and let him pass as is expected of online racing etiquette.

Score: EL_ZISSOU 1-1 GTP_Synwraith

Race 3
Zissou started from pole again and led away. I followed for the first lap and slipped past on the start of lap 2. Some really nice close racing until I was leading and came across a gaggle of 4 backmarkers. I caught them at the start of the straight on lap 2 I guess and managed to slip past a BMW and a Clio but ZISSOU missed his braking point for turn 1 after getting a mamoth draft off what must have been 3 cars. I passed the remaining backmarker the red RX-8 on lap 3 and didn't look back. I think ZISSOU passed the backmarkers on the last lap or so. I must have finished roughly 3 to 4 seconds up the road.

Final Score: EL_ZISSOU 1-2 GTP_Synwraith

Thanks again to Jack for picking a superb combo, and to EL ZISSOU for such a great attitude towards our race and for good fast clean racing. You have done incredibly well to get this far considering you are now a wheel user and have to switch back to pad for these races 👍

Also thanks to Marooned, Timeattack, Jack and RPM for spectating. Despite the great races, the influence of punters and randoms was once again entirely unfortunate and very significant.

I can't wait for the final :D

All the best
Maz
 
a brilliant show all-around by maz :cheers:

all three races were decided by mishaps (two with backmarker interference, and one with a big mistake from me). a shame we didn't get to race each other close- we were similar enough in speed that it would have been very memorable, i think.

thanks, maz, for the races, and thanks to everyone who showed up to the drive-in theater this evening :sly:

good luck to the survivors, and congrats to those whose effort has concluded :cheers:
 
Good job guys.

Me and timeattack are racing on the Sunday.

We just had a fun race, we waited 20secs and then went as it was just us in the Evora race. It ended up with 0.001 seconds difference at the end! Going to be savage...

Zissou, maybe you can race the loser out of me and timeattack for 3rd place trophies :)
 
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