Interstate challenge: Are you interested?

Peptis · Post by **Peptis** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:20 pm

I'm starting a poll to support the idea proposed in this thread:

http://arse.norbtech.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=8483

If you're interested in the idea of an interstate challenge, post what state you're from. Only post if you're interested in racing though.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:54 pm

Yeah I think this would be a good idea. Go VIC

Make it a single one-off event, mixed format, multiple car enduro with driver swaps to make it a true test of overall ability & skill to determine which state wins.
But then I am not the fastest around so even though I like the idea it might mean I don't get anywhere near the drivers seats to have a race. :P

Shaun · Post by **Shaun** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:54 pm

i am definately interested

SA here

SE1Z · Post by **SE1Z** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:21 pm

Yeh i'll have a crack, but much like Flinty... not sure i'll get a drive if it comes down to a numbers game for NSW...

Sapient · Post by **Sapient** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:50 pm

So how about a "State of Origin" event then?

NSW v QLD/NT

VIC/TAS v SA

Rustle up say 5-10 from each state, then play the winning states against each other. Enter as many state racers as we can get but only count points for the top 5 from each state? I dunno how to make sure the points work well....Flinty is better at this kinda thing.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:08 pm

Sapient wrote:So how about a "State of Origin" event then?

NSW v QLD/NT

VIC/TAS v SA

Rustle up say 5-10 from each state, then play the winning states against each other. Enter as many state racers as we can get but only count points for the top 5 from each state? I dunno how to make sure the points work well....Flinty is better at this kinda thing.

Hey this is a great idea to get more ppl involved and get them driving plus it might prove quite surprising if the event is an enduro as it is not always the fastest drivers who win enduro type events.
If there is enough interest then maybe we could have a round robin between the states then the top 2 teams/states after the round robin drive for a winner takes all event.

JTM29 · Post by **JTM29** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:40 pm

Id be up for it...Go NSW!!!

SamC · Post by **SamC** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:46 pm

Im up for it! SA FTW!!

pogo · Post by **pogo** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:55 pm

QLD, I'd have a go

Rypien · Post by **Rypien** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:00 pm

Even though i'm a slow-ass mofo, i'd still offer to throw my hat into the ring for QLD if needed.

Would it be your state of birth or state of current residence?

I think someone mentioned it earlier about having the top 3 or so drivers actually getting points for thier state, but allowing other drivers to race as well would add to the numbers and fill out the grid. There are quite a few options open with regards to driver numbers and who scores points etc.. But at the end of the day it would be good to have as many guys involved as possible.

I'm all for running an enduro type event, but a night of simple 5-10 lappers might be good fun as well. Say you ran 10 sprint races with your worst 3 results getting canned and the other 7 going towards your states points might be worth considering. Throwing away your worst race results would allow for any crashes and/or bad results to not to really stuff up your night.

One night set aside for an enduro type race, and another night for a few shorter races perhaps?

One car set for all might be an option worth considering too. A standard set that all drivers must use would keep things basic and allow drivers to all be on an equal footing right from the getgo. But i'm only throwing ideas out there atm and i'm probably comming off as a LFS noob git who is outta his league

Fun should be the bottom line though, and anything that would drag things down into a mind numbing chore scenario should be thrown out the door instantly. Keeping it simple and enjoyable is the name of the game

wabbit · Post by **wabbit** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:42 pm

pogo wrote:QLD, I'd have a go

+1

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:38 pm

I would be up for it. QLD

Righteous · Post by **Righteous** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:16 pm

We started this idea a while ago. I can't seem to find the thread though. I even did up some skins for the tassie team.

I'll have to hunt them down..

Enforcer-J · Post by **Enforcer-J** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:01 pm

"SA Great!"

What a crappy slogan lol

Post by **Hz-Lab** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:20 pm

yeah if u run XFR's, which was the initial intention, then there are a few skins floating around.. I did an SA one.. good to go

Rypien · Post by **Rypien** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:49 pm

Virtual_R wrote in the other thread -

Can't see it being a problem if only a top amount of drivers from each state are scored. Why not have it as a series of single races where everyone can just turn up wearing a different skin per state they are from, maybe even add a [VIC] [NSW] etc to their name. A top 4 per state points system could work, there wouldn't have to be any set teams as such. Surely people from each state would know a few more LFS guys from there who they could encourage to take part.

If a state had less than 4 guys entered they would drop back in the points tally, which is the same as would happen for a team based championship. As long as its the top 4 guys from each state ranked and not everyone I can't see any issues.

Drivers points could also be tallied separately to have a battle for specific states and outright champion from a single state.

Building a series specifically for drivers that have to race would be more likely to fail, opening it up for everyone to take part and represent their state, but not being binded to a specific team as such in my view would be much more successful.

i like what he said regarding the tally of points

Gougoodthing · Post by **Gougoodthing** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:52 pm

Rypien wrote:Virtual_R wrote in the other thread -
Can't see it being a problem if only a top amount of drivers from each state are scored. Why not have it as a series of single races where everyone can just turn up wearing a different skin per state they are from, maybe even add a [VIC] [NSW] etc to their name. A top 4 per state points system could work, there wouldn't have to be any set teams as such. Surely people from each state would know a few more LFS guys from there who they could encourage to take part.

If a state had less than 4 guys entered they would drop back in the points tally, which is the same as would happen for a team based championship. As long as its the top 4 guys from each state ranked and not everyone I can't see any issues.

Drivers points could also be tallied separately to have a battle for specific states and outright champion from a single state.

Building a series specifically for drivers that have to race would be more likely to fail, opening it up for everyone to take part and represent their state, but not being binded to a specific team as such in my view would be much more successful.
i like what he said regarding the tally of points

Cool, i'll run blocker and smash all the Victorian's off the track when they lap me.

KNAPPO · Post by **KNAPPO** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:57 pm

Gougoodthing wrote:Cool, i'll run blocker and smash all the Victorian's off the track when they lap me.

Thats the South Aussie spirit

GT VIRUS · Post by **GT VIRUS** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:03 pm

Too bloody right. Ram that VB shit down there throats

Rypien · Post by **Rypien** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:06 pm

I lived in SA for a year.

Still getting night sweats, and this rash just wont go away.

Post by **Hz-Lab** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:28 pm

Rypien wrote:I lived in SA for a year.

Still getting night sweats, and this rash just wont go away.

hmm, yes, thats what sleeping with visiting victorian slags gets ya

Virtual-R · Post by **Virtual-R** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:31 pm

Mexicans only migrate north, going west would be like heading deeper into the hole :P

Post by **Hz-Lab** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:04 pm

Was gonna bother with some witty comeback.... but having VB as your State beer is insult enough...

go on....... go on..... make a f1GP comment.... go on, it always goes that way... do it...

KNAPPO · Post by **KNAPPO** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:18 pm

Hz-Lab wrote:Was gonna bother with some witty comeback.... but having VB as your State beer is insult enough...

Pinger$ · Post by **Pinger$** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:17 pm

If the time suits I'd be there - if nothing else you guys would laugh at me racing now

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