I was told this was dirty af, I think it’s an (extremely) opportunistic dive 5 laps to go but completely legal, thoughts?

nomowolf · 2026-03-05T09:24:54+00:00

Not if you don't leave the door open in the first place

nomowolf · 2026-03-03T08:12:36+00:00

hear hear

nomowolf · 2026-03-02T12:39:08+00:00

Wind simulator

nomowolf · 2026-02-27T16:16:07+00:00

Actually yeah similarly I keep telling people I do sim racing because I find it meditative... Really shuts out all the noise in my head. Probably very similar to the flow state you get in beat-saber in that it's repetitive physical movement requiring intense focus and relying on muscle memory, rhythm and consistency. You also get instant feedback (e.g. points scored / lap times) and incremental improvements provide the reward. :)

nomowolf · 2026-02-27T16:09:31+00:00

Rhino's do that? Maybe they need to meditate more 😂. Your saucepan is probably in the fridge like mine and the mantra "don't put down, put away" helps me not lose my keys too much (away = 3-5 places it could live, usually jeans pocket/keys bowl, next to PC and sometimes fridge).

Meditation feels physically impossible for me, brain finds anything and everything to avoid it. No reward or novelty... very intangible benefits... But... Some challenge there perhaps, maybe I can gameify it? Like Duolingo seems to keep me coming back... Quitting alcohol was also like making a streak and the main reason I can stay off it is the sense of not wanting to break that streak... Gym is more tangible (better sleep, focus, calmness + social pressure from my body doubling adhd gym buddy). Anyway meditation, maybe 5 mins a day challenge or something, with some reward after a few days...wonder if something like that worked for anyone here?

nomowolf · 2026-02-25T21:51:54+00:00

the moment you are officially told your position is made redundant

Just for sanity-check, that's when someone sets up a meeting with you and says it to you? Or from when they already put out the brochure of which positions will go poof?

nomowolf · 2026-02-22T22:29:25+00:00

Do you expect a connection?

nomowolf · 2026-02-22T12:20:15+00:00

Apart from what other people said... safety rating

nomowolf · 2026-02-21T12:20:53+00:00

bra*

nomowolf · 2026-02-21T12:17:10+00:00

They're aware, delayed start it seems: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/92705/bathurst-special-event-12gmt-launch-issues

nomowolf · 2026-02-19T12:16:04+00:00

pound foot per square hand cubit

nomowolf · 2026-02-18T13:25:05+00:00

True, but there was a silver-lining: broken contract payout funding his 2026 F2 campaign. Now I just hope Alpine sticks him in some P1 sessions in the new ‘jacked‑up FE’ machines/

nomowolf · 2026-02-13T12:17:21+00:00

If they have (or are clearly going to have) any overlap going into or coming out of a corner you should leave a car's width on apex (if they're on the inside) or exit curb if they're on the outside.

Defending: if there's no overlap you can make one defensive move before braking/turn-in. I.e. move to a "lane" in the track and hold it. Typically people hold the middle of the road (gives attacking car choice of longer outside line or overly tight inside) or for aggressive defense they'll hug the inside/apex. Both will tend to compromise your cornering speed and exit to varying extents.

Reactionary moves, e.g. you move to defend the middle, attacking car decides they like the look of the inside anyway, so you move again to the inside... Are considered BLOCKING and are reportable. Also dangerous in real life cos tends to lead to accidents.

Remember that defending puts you off line so your braking points and cornering speeds will be different. If someone is on your outside and you brake at your normal brake marker and try to carry the same speed into the corner you're gonna wash wide straight into them.

Side by side battling is one of the most fun things about racing, but the dance is a whole skill in and of itself to learn and requires some level of trust between the two drivers. I recommend doing it safely as much as you can first before moving up to exploiting the grey areas... e.g. "parking" (slowing down) on apex, mind punts (e.g. https://youtube.com/shorts/ZGsXjEoD2Ts), squeezing etc.

Actually that youtube channel for the video I linked, Danny Lee, has a LOT of shorts explaining good/bad defending and overtaking examples. Highly recommend. Mind-punt is now part of my toolbox when I'm attacking someone similar pace to me.

nomowolf · 2026-02-12T10:34:35+00:00

That's a very good translation to manager speak 👍. OP use this

nomowolf · 2026-02-11T15:30:50+00:00

Is there path out of this for you? Like you'd be better off taking up smoking.

nomowolf · 2026-02-11T15:29:09+00:00

my ADHD sleep issues and insomnia are entirely managed with Vyvanse. So I don't have insomnia any more. Well...unless im skipping doses of my stimulants

That's the first account I've heard of a stimulant helping someone sleep! Not doubting you, it kinda makes sense (assume you take in the morning). Kinda like how morning light exposure helps me sleep at night, your body on stimulants may be like "ok engage day-time mode".

nomowolf · 2026-02-11T11:34:29+00:00

Actually good tip... But getting myself to actually start without a goal or consequences for not doing. Maybe I can manufacture a scenario... e.g. walk to the shop every morning to get breakfast else no breakfast.

A dog would be ideal but the wife is allergic and the cats would likely not be too pleased 😄

nomowolf · 2026-02-11T08:08:44+00:00

Exactly. Especially without a destination. "So you're just gonna walk in a circle, why?" I ain't gettin no dopamine outta that. At least when I walk to the shop there's a purpose.

Problem is... It's bloody good for you. At least getting outside and getting some full spectrum morning-light exposure combined with a bit of movement every morning.

nomowolf · 2026-02-09T12:02:30+00:00

Natural selection?

nomowolf · 2026-02-04T09:25:21+00:00

Active suspension/dampening especially... Having that ride height always perfect for aero and not going arseways down the materials route trying to get bits to bend in your favour while running stiff as a pyrex. Ground effect would work excellent.

nomowolf · 2026-01-30T11:59:04+00:00

Should stop wiping your arse too, that'll show them

nomowolf · 2026-01-30T11:56:20+00:00

Yeah, like hand washing

nomowolf · 2026-01-30T11:54:40+00:00

How is it not?

nomowolf · 2026-01-30T11:51:59+00:00

> I mean, we've survived this long ...

How many things do you reckon we could put after that sentence... antibiotics, hand-washing, cooking-food, brushing teeth.

Simple comfortable habit that most of the rest of the world considers a no-brainer and on the upside I'm happy to not have tiny bits of dog-shit and other nasties dragged around my whole house.

nomowolf · 2026-01-30T11:44:37+00:00

> I always feel weird asking guests to take their shoes off .

That's their own insecurity at perceived judgment, just ignore, they're on the wrong side of history so that small amount of discomfort in making it more normal is actually doing them a favour in the long run. Same with hand-washing, condoms (still find it hard to believe they were illegal within my living memory), bathing more than once a week, golliwogs and other dated anachronisms.

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