Thank you mate, you’ll notice I didn’t consider waiting after the crash 🤣 I was getting a lot of bumps through the race. Nothing dirty or unfair, but it was only a matter of time before one of us crashed out. Thankfully it wasn’t me (for once!)
Haha yeah, I didn’t feel too guilty afterwards, as there had been a lot of bumping throughout the race. Nothing unfair or dirty, and the bumps make for good racing - but there’s always a risk of it ending in tears 🤣
Excellent, glad you liked it! I did a couple more races in it this week, and they’ve been fun. I’m always fond of RaceRoom as it’s where I started sim racing, so it’s been good to see the grids full again this week. Hopefully there are more like you, who’ve tried it and like it!
Thanks for the heads up for the free week. It's where I started to practice before investing in my dd wheel and I wish it was used more. If they could improve the gfx and GUI then it could be up there with the best.
It’s where I started properly too, so I’ve always got a soft spot for it. It looks very dated now compared to a lot of the sims, but still delivers the fun racing. It’s also really easy to hop in and out of, which I really like.
Another very exciting battle. If only Race room had more on the rookie servers. For weeks I've been trying to join an oceana race but they are always empty 😢. Maybe with the free week I'll finally get in a race!
Yeah, it’s hard enough to find grids in the EU servers sometimes 🤣 But hopefully this free access week, followed by the Summer Sale, May rejuvenate them a bit. It would be great to get some new racers on the platform and have full grids again 🤞
Yeah the graphics are a mixed bag in RaceRoom. Some tracks look really smart, but others can look tired and dated. But even when the graphics aren’t quite up to standard, the racing is usually excellent 👍
@@sim_racing_pops1675 In the animation settings there is an option called "Match wheel rotation" or something like this, have you tried turning it on? It worked for me.
Hmm, that’s odd. I just loaded mine up, and my non-owned tracks/cars just appear among all the others now when I go to select a car/track. Are you running the latest RaceRoom version? And is your RaceRoom account signed in / linked to your Steam? Those are the only two things I can think of.
@@svfrisbee5443 Thst still doesn’t sound right. I’m pretty sure the access should include multiplayer too. Definitely the last time they ran open access, I did multiplayer races with a combo I didn’t own. Maybe worth dropping them a line in the RaceRoom Discord or something.
Great race! Grats on the podium. I wouldn't fret on him going off on the last lap. I'd call that a racing incident... and if anything, he didn't give you room which caused you to go off in the first place. With that, and all the earlier bumps... karma, maybe?
Thanks Eric, yeah I viewed it as a racing incident. A few bumps earlier in the race, nothing dirty or unfair, but we both just ran out of space a bit at the end. I knew when he stuck his nose up my inside going down the hill, that I’d get spun right around if there was the slightest contact with my rear side. So I had to move over, and Judy couldn’t keep off the grass. Crazy end to a good race!
Anybody thumps you as many times as that dude did, the next time he sticks his car outside for a pass just take him wide to the gravel. Seriously guys like that think they can nerf you to open a hole and drive through - give him a receipt at the next opportunity otherwise you end up being a revolving door for anyone with a bumper.
Yeah, that’s why I didn’t feel too guilty at the end 🤣 I enjoyed the bumping, as it made the race a bit more exciting. But yeah it did get a bit dangerous going down the hill into the corner where we lost it. I knew where he was, and knew I’d get spun right around if he just clipped the rear side of me. So tried as hard as I could to keep enough distance.
I was gonna try the game a few months ago but the constant reviews of the lack of free content turned me away, trying it out today. I don't think it will replace Rfactor 2 as my favorite sim (the FFB is superb) but the different racing series and cars looks interesting.
Yeah the main thing that lets RaceRoom down is the lack of participation. So it’s good to see lots of full grids this week. It definitely looks and feels dated, compared to other sims, but the pure racing is often excellent fun.
@@chrisrogerssimracing after trying it, the different cars and racing series are awesome, haven’t seen a foxbody race car in any other game. Though physics is lacking and the force feedback pretty much does nothing. I feel like the cool cars there would have been put to use better in rfactor 2.
Haha thanks Roy, yeah that’s kind of why I didn’t feel TOO guilty afterwards! There was a lot of contact from behind… nothing dirty or unfair, and a bit of bumping makes the racing more exciting! But it was probably only a matter of time before one of us span. My dirty tyres caused my half-spin, but they were only dirty because I was forced over to give him space as he looked up the inside down the hill. So hopefully it’s viewed as a racing incident! 🤞 Cheers
Every so often these MX5 races give us an absolutely adrenaline fueled race, I've just witnessed one of them. 👏
Thank you Tony, your recent videos helped remind me to get back in for a race. I did a couple of F4 races in the week which were fun too.
Congrats mate! Good result! And Chavoro just learned the hard way that punt to pass does not work always. Karma!
Thank you mate, you’ll notice I didn’t consider waiting after the crash 🤣 I was getting a lot of bumps through the race. Nothing dirty or unfair, but it was only a matter of time before one of us crashed out. Thankfully it wasn’t me (for once!)
Well, Chavoro liked to punt on you, he just got his just deserts.... Great racin there Chris! Congrats on your finish! w.
Good podium, didnt shed any tears for Chavoro - he deserved a dust bath. Think ill give Race Room a go but ill definitely sharpen my elbows beforehand
Haha yeah, I didn’t feel too guilty afterwards, as there had been a lot of bumping throughout the race. Nothing unfair or dirty, and the bumps make for good racing - but there’s always a risk of it ending in tears 🤣
I think RaceRoom has a new customer thanks to you. They should pay you commission!
Excellent, glad you liked it! I did a couple more races in it this week, and they’ve been fun. I’m always fond of RaceRoom as it’s where I started sim racing, so it’s been good to see the grids full again this week. Hopefully there are more like you, who’ve tried it and like it!
I completely missed this, until i saw your post - nice one, Chris.
Thanks for the heads up for the free week. It's where I started to practice before investing in my dd wheel and I wish it was used more. If they could improve the gfx and GUI then it could be up there with the best.
It’s where I started properly too, so I’ve always got a soft spot for it. It looks very dated now compared to a lot of the sims, but still delivers the fun racing. It’s also really easy to hop in and out of, which I really like.
Great stuff as always. Exciting, tight racing there Chris, nice one!
Thank you, yeah it was good fun to get back on the ranked servers. Feels far safer than other sims. Much less chance of race-ending damage
Great race mate, whatever the circuit the MX5 always deliver
They sure do. I’ve done a couple more since this video, and they were great fun too
Great race Chris lot's of action!
Thank you Bill!
Thanks for the info Mr. Rogers! :)
Another very exciting battle. If only Race room had more on the rookie servers. For weeks I've been trying to join an oceana race but they are always empty 😢. Maybe with the free week I'll finally get in a race!
Yeah, it’s hard enough to find grids in the EU servers sometimes 🤣 But hopefully this free access week, followed by the Summer Sale, May rejuvenate them a bit. It would be great to get some new racers on the platform and have full grids again 🤞
The graphics do seem a lot better then iracing 😮
Yeah the graphics are a mixed bag in RaceRoom. Some tracks look really smart, but others can look tired and dated. But even when the graphics aren’t quite up to standard, the racing is usually excellent 👍
This game is more fun than iracing but just does not have the online presence
I love race room but getting my moza r9 I can’t get the wheel set right for it unfortunately
Ahh that’s a shame mate, what a blow. That’s really frustrating.
@@chrisrogerssimracing just cant get the wheel to match up 1/1
@@sim_racing_pops1675 In the animation settings there is an option called "Match wheel rotation" or something like this, have you tried turning it on? It worked for me.
@@sim_racing_pops1675 What worked for me on a CSL DD was turning steering sensitivity to 50%. Give that a try.
@@sim_racing_pops1675set steer lock to max. Match wheelbase angle to in game vehicle angle rotation. And set Steering Sensitivity to 5 or 10.
go on rogers!
RaceRoom online racing is great fun!
Yeah I’ve done a couple more since this one, and they’ve all been great fun
Sorry guys, when I run the game there are still price tags for each track and car. How do you unlock the free content for the week?
thx
Hmm, that’s odd. I just loaded mine up, and my non-owned tracks/cars just appear among all the others now when I go to select a car/track. Are you running the latest RaceRoom version? And is your RaceRoom account signed in / linked to your Steam? Those are the only two things I can think of.
@@chrisrogerssimracing Hi Chris, yes Im signed in, thx for your reply, Ill try to figure it out. ciao
@@chrisrogerssimracing seems it works only for single player, but you cant join a multiplayer race if you dont have the car:(
@@svfrisbee5443 Thst still doesn’t sound right. I’m pretty sure the access should include multiplayer too. Definitely the last time they ran open access, I did multiplayer races with a combo I didn’t own. Maybe worth dropping them a line in the RaceRoom Discord or something.
Cracking race Chris
Thank you mate!
Great race! Grats on the podium. I wouldn't fret on him going off on the last lap. I'd call that a racing incident... and if anything, he didn't give you room which caused you to go off in the first place. With that, and all the earlier bumps... karma, maybe?
Thanks Eric, yeah I viewed it as a racing incident. A few bumps earlier in the race, nothing dirty or unfair, but we both just ran out of space a bit at the end. I knew when he stuck his nose up my inside going down the hill, that I’d get spun right around if there was the slightest contact with my rear side. So I had to move over, and Judy couldn’t keep off the grass. Crazy end to a good race!
Anybody thumps you as many times as that dude did, the next time he sticks his car outside for a pass just take him wide to the gravel. Seriously guys like that think they can nerf you to open a hole and drive through - give him a receipt at the next opportunity otherwise you end up being a revolving door for anyone with a bumper.
Yeah, that’s why I didn’t feel too guilty at the end 🤣 I enjoyed the bumping, as it made the race a bit more exciting. But yeah it did get a bit dangerous going down the hill into the corner where we lost it. I knew where he was, and knew I’d get spun right around if he just clipped the rear side of me. So tried as hard as I could to keep enough distance.
It was my birthday yesterday so that was a nice surprise :)
Nice one, nothing says happy birthday like free sim racing content! Have a good one 🥳
Congrats on podium. That last lap enduced sphincter spasm....
Hahaha! My videos have all kinds of effects these days 🤣
I was gonna try the game a few months ago but the constant reviews of the lack of free content turned me away, trying it out today. I don't think it will replace Rfactor 2 as my favorite sim (the FFB is superb) but the different racing series and cars looks interesting.
Yeah the main thing that lets RaceRoom down is the lack of participation. So it’s good to see lots of full grids this week. It definitely looks and feels dated, compared to other sims, but the pure racing is often excellent fun.
@@chrisrogerssimracing after trying it, the different cars and racing series are awesome, haven’t seen a foxbody race car in any other game. Though physics is lacking and the force feedback pretty much does nothing. I feel like the cool cars there would have been put to use better in rfactor 2.
Good racing Chris I would say he deserved to spin off the track after how many times he tried to tap you off from behind
Haha thanks Roy, yeah that’s kind of why I didn’t feel TOO guilty afterwards! There was a lot of contact from behind… nothing dirty or unfair, and a bit of bumping makes the racing more exciting! But it was probably only a matter of time before one of us span. My dirty tyres caused my half-spin, but they were only dirty because I was forced over to give him space as he looked up the inside down the hill. So hopefully it’s viewed as a racing incident! 🤞 Cheers
I'm getting slower and slower, this is not good
Haha, well I did catch you out with an early morning publish… not been doing those for a while!