rFactor 2 Round 2 Mexico 2020 - Sun Apr 17, 2022

@John vd Geest they have girls..

 

Sorry, i hadn't seen the comments on the track until just now, so i know my opinion is offered far too late, but I really think this version of the track should be retired from SRO.

Aside from suffering unusually low frame rates in some places, the major concern is that the modder has implemented cut deterrence by building up some areas at the inside of the corners (see T7-T10) into very dangerous "sausage curb" like mounds, and even a 2-3ft ski jump (T11), that are not visually distinguishable from what one would assume to be flat terrain as you approach them. No other version of this track i've been on has these, and they most certainly would not be allowed in real life as they tend to launch any car running slightly wide at the exit of the previous corner uncontrollably into others. It would be one thing if they were all painted orange and properly shaded, like the actual sausage curbs, but these just look like flat grass or pavement until you're about to hit them.

 

I agree with Barrett. I believe a few will be caught off guard/taken out of the race with the ski jump. I think patience is key around there. But then again, I sometimes don't follow my own rules. I'm not too fond of this track either way.

 

i too agree

 

I also agree they are invisible and maybe a note will make every one aware of them if they haven't hit them yet while practicing. wtf ??

 

Havent found skijumps, probably hit those in race then

 

that's one. here's what the green ones look like to me:

here's the one i called the "ski-jump" at T11 (didn't even know it was the same shape as the others until just now when i stopped to grab the screen - notice it is right at the curb!):

 

Maybe because I'm used to this track on the original Grand Prix 1 (and when I watched F1 for real in the 90's) but Tilke ruined this track didn't he? lol.

The flow has gone compared to the original and I do really miss the final corner, that was bonkers. Ho hum....

Anyway, mod version comments. No issues for me, track looks ok and no glare. I have most settings on full or high. Yes there are some bumps that are quite nasty but they don't upset the car too much. The 30mph pit lane limit is crazy, gives me time to admire the pit lane girls though....

Yes for people who are unaware and haven't driven this track yet....on the inside of almost every corner are very high sausage kerbs that will damage the car very easily.

The really unusual one is on the inside of most high speed corners are huge ramps or bumps that will launch you in the air (like a giant ripple in the tarmac). However the problem is they are the same colour as the surrounding scenery and they have no shadow so you can't see them (until you are six feet in the air! )

Got my fingers crossed for no laggy lag lag

 

Somethings come up and i wont make the start of this race.
ill be at the next one

 

Just found out something last night that needs to be mentioned.

Quick stint behind the wheel, got sideways on the fast left leading into braking for the stadium section. Whatever you do don't hit or catch the corner marker boards on the right.....errrm they are solid walls. Haha. I was out on the spot.

I think these are the only ones like this. That's some mighty tough polystyrene they make in Mexico... lol

 

Maybe I should drink a Red Bull before the race. They say it gives you something.

 

But not too slow, because unless you're racing a jeep, you'll be beached on these.

 

I am so frustrated after that
Based on Quali performance (P9 out of 12 in Class) I was expecting a quiet afternoon. But oh my god, the car was so good on race fuel.
Beat Didier Coleo off the line and tucked in under Rob Miliken's rear wing. Steady few laps getting settled in after the start and then with the car feeling great, it was time to pressure @Rob Milliken

The next 20-30 minutes were fantastic, for me anyway, Rob was probably sick of me being in his mirrors. Literally nose to tail lap after lap. Almost got through into the stadium section but Rob kept the inside line so kept the place. But in my head I was thinking, apply the pressure and the mistake will come - Which unfortunately for Rob, it did, losing the rear end at the start of the 3rd Sector in the S bends.

Right, Rob clear, @Barrett Erickson next. Car felt good, I actually had pace to race with the quicker drivers in the league so I was feeling super fired up. Seemed like I was closing in on Barrett, not sure if I would have caught him or not, I never got the chance to find out. Game froze solid - Same issue I had at Istanbul in the previous lseason and that was race over.

Hoping I have good pace for the remainder of the season because that was fun!

 

After R1 and few laps in lag gave something to think about before start. How tyres last? Which to take? How much fuel and will it fuel up as it changes tyres.
Hadnt done a stint more than 5 laps with this car.
Few little practices usually go to just learning the car.
And because of this, left tyre option open until pitstop. Wasnt even sure do people pit these.
Well, forgot to change tyres.
Happy to find out that after slowish start, pace was getting in there.
Good race and gratulations to the winners.