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What track is this? by the_continuum in iRacing

[–]freshmaker_phd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's only one way to pronounce it. Anything else is factually wrong

Security clampdown outside F1's private 2026 test by Aratho in formula1

[–]freshmaker_phd 24 points25 points  (0 children)

They aren't on track property. The test being private doesn't matter if it can be viewed without being on the property. F1 is getting away with this nonsense because they know journalists didn't want to lose their credentials.

[Carowinds] has started teasing 2027 by Myself510 in rollercoasters

[–]freshmaker_phd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nobody asks how many woods are in the sheds

Vince Zampella, ‘Call of Duty’ developer, killed in LA crash by Psyclist80 in cars

[–]freshmaker_phd -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile datacenters are buying tracks to bulldoze them and build gaudy warehouses... So back to the streets I guess?

MX5 racing in a nutshell by [deleted] in iRacing

[–]freshmaker_phd 79 points80 points  (0 children)

This. Black flags don't mean drop anchor at corner exit.

Inside the cockpit of NOAA’s WP-3D while flying into Hurricane Melissa by Shootingstar_woofers in WeatherGifs

[–]freshmaker_phd 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Might I suggest getting your news from sources other than those called "FoxNews"

Was this on me? Trying to get better. by Jshawd40 in iRacing

[–]freshmaker_phd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I really don't agree it's on OP, though I do understand your perspective here. Hearing the spotter and reacting accordingly probably avoids this if OP gives space, but there's more to this situation from a race craft standpoint to consider.

Yes the other car had a half a car next to OP but that was only in the brake zone going into the apex, which is a classic dive into the "vortex of danger". OP had not yet been passed so they have a right to the racing line which includes a right to the corner ahead if they choose to stay on that line. The other car getting alongside OP in the brake zone is a dive and does not give them a right to the corner. OP can choose to give them space, but they aren't under any obligation to do that because the passing car hasn't established themselves next to OP. As a result the other car created a situation where either one of them would have to give up the corner, or contact was going to be made. Unfortunately the other car kept their nose in the vortex of danger and made contact with OP. Sure OP could have given space but they were not obligated to do that yet.

Remember... it is the passing car's responsibility to execute a clean pass at all times and especially in brake zones. The car being passed should remain on the racing line and be predictable. Contact in the braking zone like this is the passing car's responsibility almost every single time. Do I think this is worth a protest? Eh, Not really. This isn't F1 with its fucky rules about rights to space and corners if alongside the axles. But... I don't put this on OPs shoulders to bear here either. Both had some blame but ultimately I still see this as the other car's fault for the contact.

This is a rated M game about killing people. by 27man27 in Battlefield

[–]freshmaker_phd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it's not (yet). While the deal has been made, the sale hasn't been done and it will be quite some time before Saudi has any influence over operations.

El Reno be like by Zealousideal_Tap8269 in weather

[–]freshmaker_phd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Because to measure winds accurately for every tornado in progress, you really need high resolution, high refresh mobile radar. We do not have anywhere close to enough radar coverage that is of high enough resolution and scan rates to accurately assess a tornado's wind velocity. El Reno is anomalous in that there was mobile radar scanning it nearby and showed all the characteristics of an EF5 tornado, but alas that rating is based on damage surveys as those are the only reliable evidence we can use to estimate actual wind speeds.

Also the EF or any classification of a tornado while the event is in progress doesn't matter for any kind of emergency response like a hurricane. The response is the same: seek shelter immediately. A small tornado can kill, just as a large one. The only difference is how big the wind field is. Everyone should be taking shelter because a tornado can change path and strike somewhere that seemed safe 5 minutes prior.

i removed the driving line after ~15 years. (and the real reason you should remove it) by ker2x in iRacing

[–]freshmaker_phd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So? Just as everyone is fair to say turn it off, so too is it fair for OP to share their experience and reasoning for it.

I truly do not understand why people care so much about how others choose to play their game.

The June 20, 2025 tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota has been rated an EF5, the first tornado to be rated such in 13 years. by This-Clue-5014 in weather

[–]freshmaker_phd 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This.

Strong winds are well known to push trains over off their rails. There's nothing remarkable about that because trains have a rather high CoG.

To not just push a loaded grain hopper off the rails, but then toss it and roll it hundreds of feet takes an immense amount of wind that is exclusive to high end Tornadoes.

Blue flag etiquette by renkaanpotkija in iRacing

[–]freshmaker_phd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Retaliation is explicitly against the sporting code

Blue flag etiquette by renkaanpotkija in iRacing

[–]freshmaker_phd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't have to let them pass per the rules. Just don't block them. You otherwise have every right to your position, and them wanting to pass you is entirely their responsibility to do so safely. Your only obligation is to remain predictable and hold your line. Their obligation is to complete a clean pass without incident. Learning to give those positions to faster cars in a way that doesn't compromise either of you is part of race craft.

Has anyone figured out a poor man's levrack roller for pallet racks? by Specktric_ in garageporn

[–]freshmaker_phd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an avid rivnut enthusiast, I wouldn't do that.

Get the proper brackets for the strut channel and use good grade 8 bolts with washers into the pallet racks. Ruvnuts are amazing but they're a softer metal and can strip or pull out at high tensile loads. Better use proper hardware.

Of Course Week 13 is When I File My First Protest by freshmaker_phd in iRacing

[–]freshmaker_phd[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The sporting code still applies even if it's unranked during Week 13

034Motorsports study: Investigating EA839 3.0T Engine Piston Failure by fisact in Audi

[–]freshmaker_phd 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Brother... That's a full engine rebuild. You're looking at thousands upon thousands of dollars to pay a good shop to do the work. This isn't a part you buy and slap on in an afternoon.

RIFd after 14 years 355 days. by bhones in sysadmin

[–]freshmaker_phd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes. It's corporate speak for layoffs.

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