Joined: 19 Mar 2003
Posts: 4303
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
iRacing.com
I'm hooked again...I was told by the NASCAR team that if I loved NASCAR Racing 2003, I need to try iRacing.com. So I went there and they are offering a 50% off on all new memberships.
I'm going to sign-up and start racing. Anyone else want to join me at LAN's? This is what the pros use, and it's not just NASCAR.
Unlimited racing against real people from around the world in official series
Over 40 official Series, Over 400 private leagues
Full racing and website functionality including ghost racing, stats, teams, etc
7 cars and 10 tracks for free & access to over 90 laser scanned cars and tracks
Access to full racing licensing and rating system
Mixed class racing, open setup racing, team racing, league racing, private racing
Time trialing, open practice, special racing events
Hosted/Tournament racing
Full member forum access
World class customer support
24/7 live online racing, centralized service & community, always find a race
The most realistic driving experience ever created for a PC
Simple installation & ease of use, no messing with files & messy downloads
60 + laser scanned officially licensed tracks mirrored after world
Over 30 laser scanned officially licensed racing cars
Officially sanctioned and licensed NASCAR, Indy Car, GRAND-AM, Aussie V8, Super GT
A racing community of over 40,000 of like-minded racers
Constant content, improvements and features added with one click updates
Endorsed by professional drivers from every major racing series from around the word
Join me and let's race.(Watch the video online. It's awesome. _________________ Technology Unlimited * www.techunl.net * (405) 773-6037 * [email protected]
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Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:05 pm
Brules
M F C E O
Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Posts: 11074
Location: Konnichiwa, bitches.
With a low turn out this month, I HIGHLY suggest you change the layout so that 1 table is right under that big TV or just in front of - run HDMI cable to it and hook up your pedals etc and that would be bad fucking ass to watch...........! _________________ K-SWISS Power cologne. Who knew you could bottle the scent of boner?
Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:04 pm
Anreill
812,800,000nm Satisfies Me!
Joined: 19 Mar 2003
Posts: 1376
Location: OKC
Re: Not Just NASCAR!
Goahed Makemyda wrote: I'm hooked again...I was told by the NASCAR team that if I loved NASCAR Racing 2003, I need to try iRacing.com. So I went there and they are offering a 50% off on all new memberships.
I'm going to sign-up and start racing. Anyone else want to join me at LAN's? This is what the pros use, and it's not just NASCAR.
Unlimited racing against real people from around the world in official series
Over 40 official Series, Over 400 private leagues
Full racing and website functionality including ghost racing, stats, teams, etc
7 cars and 10 tracks for free & access to over 90 laser scanned cars and tracks
Access to full racing licensing and rating system
Mixed class racing, open setup racing, team racing, league racing, private racing
Time trialing, open practice, special racing events
Hosted/Tournament racing
Full member forum access
World class customer support
24/7 live online racing, centralized service & community, always find a race
The most realistic driving experience ever created for a PC
Simple installation & ease of use, no messing with files & messy downloads
60 + laser scanned officially licensed tracks mirrored after world
Over 30 laser scanned officially licensed racing cars
Officially sanctioned and licensed NASCAR, Indy Car, GRAND-AM, Aussie V8, Super GT
A racing community of over 40,000 of like-minded racers
Constant content, improvements and features added with one click updates
Endorsed by professional drivers from every major racing series from around the word
Join me and let's race.(Watch the video online. It's awesome.
I told you about iRacing like two years ago and you griped cause it was pay to play
The bigger problem I have with it, is that tracks and cars (other than the ones you get for subbing) are pay for individually. I'd love to play it, but I'm not going to give them money every month AND pay for cars/tracks (which used to be $10-$20 EACH) and unfortunately I don't dedicate enough time to racing games to justify spending that much. Last I looked it was close to $800 to unlock everything NOT counting the subscription.
Also, Brules would be banned within a day if he ever raced in a public race. They're VERY strict about goofing off.
Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:20 pm
Brules
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Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Posts: 11074
Location: Konnichiwa, bitches.
Hehe I can watch. _________________ K-SWISS Power cologne. Who knew you could bottle the scent of boner?
Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:09 pm
Goahed Makemyda
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Joined: 19 Mar 2003
Posts: 4303
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Brules wrote: With a low turn out this month, I HIGHLY suggest you change the layout so that 1 table is right under that big TV or just in front of - run HDMI cable to it and hook up your pedals etc and that would be bad fucking ass to watch...........!
Joined: 19 Mar 2003
Posts: 4303
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
OK, I signed up with iRacing.com. My user email there is [email protected]
Join in if you want to race...but this is serious as stated above. They will kick you out for jackassednous...
PS I split this thread from the one about me at the Vegas track for driving a real NASCAR. _________________ Technology Unlimited * www.techunl.net * (405) 773-6037 * [email protected]
Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:50 pm
Goahed Makemyda
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Posts: 4303
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
There are a bunch of great wheel and pedal sets out there for those interested. Thrustmaster, Logitech G27, Fanatec, ranging in price from about $100 to $500+
You can also use a controller or worst case a keyboard but I would at least recommend a cheap wheel. _________________ Technology Unlimited * www.techunl.net * (405) 773-6037 * [email protected]
Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:22 pm
Goahed Makemyda
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Joined: 19 Mar 2003
Posts: 4303
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Brules wrote: Hehe I can watch.
Don't expect much at this LAN...I'll be a full on rookie at iRacing. _________________ Technology Unlimited * www.techunl.net * (405) 773-6037 * [email protected]
Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:23 pm
Goahed Makemyda
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Joined: 19 Mar 2003
Posts: 4303
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Some of us have already subscribed to iRacing.com
We'd like to invite more, not just to play at the LAN but anytime online. If you have an account post your user name here or PM me to be added as a friend. If you are signing up I'm sure Anreill and I would love to have your referral. PM for our user names.
I'd be willing to put up the money to buy private races or tournaments at the LAN's if we get enough drivers.
The membership 50% off won't last forever! _________________ Technology Unlimited * www.techunl.net * (405) 773-6037 * [email protected]
Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:40 pm
MO8IUS
I's L N B !!!!!!! Sheesh!
Joined: 24 Mar 2003
Posts: 461
Location: Norman, OK
I've eyeballed iRacing.com more than a couple of times. Still not ready to commit though. _________________ _______
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Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:40 pm
Goahed Makemyda
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Joined: 19 Mar 2003
Posts: 4303
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
All I can say is I have a great time because it is a real challenge to master the cars and tracks. Not only that but to better your car by tuning on it. Short of buying a bunch of real race cars and spending millions of dollars a year to race them and fix them, this is as close as many of us will ever get to actual motor sports racing. Sevnn being the exception
The tracks are actually scanned from the real surface pretty regularly. The cars are to spec of the real cars. It's a great sim.
The community forums are extremely valuable. The racers themselves are helpful, usually courteous drivers, and many are professionals. I have not encountered many racers who are intentionally wreckless or discourteous, I am sure they exist, but are likely weeded out pretty quickly by protests against them.
The cost of cars and tracks can add up, but then I am willing to gradually commit to more cars and tracks as time goes along, just like I purchase other computer games occasionally.
If you are on the fence about it and you have a wheel or at least a controller, try it for a month or two. The first month is a little frustrating as you'll be a rookie and have to earn your D Class license before you can tune on the cars and run in higher classes. But it is worth the effort and the time to rank up and grow your racing experience. I personally focused on the Oval Track license and I'm still a rookie in road course. But I'll get there in both categories some day.
I only commit about 2 nights a week to racing, sometimes less. But I get hooked every time I sit down behind my wheel. BTW, force feedback makes this game what it needs to be, so I strongly recommend a good wheel and pedal set.
Anyway, give it a try and if you do, PLEASE ask one of us our user name so we can get a credit for your membership. We are trying to round robin this credit. I think Electrify1 is up next or Anreill.
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