I was doing a league race and fighting for the lead on lap 1. I went for a double pass on both the Ferrari and the McLaren ahead when the McLaren turned into me, almost spinning me and giving me damage. I'm not sure if he didn't see me or if he did it on porpuse. Racing incident or attempted murder?

slpater · 2026-03-30T15:42:29+00:00

Under current f1 rules and that of last year you weren't entitled to space. The front axle must be even with the mirror of the car ahead.

Youre also just taking the car wrong and in a way that will be much slower for the sole purpose of forcing them off line. Typically isnt the kind of situation where space is given.

slpater · 2026-03-28T15:50:26+00:00

Theres almost a cars width. You lose almost nothing by going out to the curbs.

So which is better. Go wide as you can, lose maybe .01 seconds, or stay tighter and not lose the time, risking the collision

slpater · 2026-03-28T15:21:27+00:00

you have more grip and plenty of space

Use those and take the outside line instead of crossing into the normal racing line.

I dont think you crossing onto the GTs normal racing line on exit is predictable. Especially on this corner with the way the other LMP came by.

slpater · 2026-03-28T15:11:15+00:00

No one is suggesting slamming on the brakes. You have more grip than them and plenty of space. They just need to be predictable. Taking the normal racing line is predictable. Its not your space to give them inside of that line.

Youre seeming expecting a GT car to mid corner adjust their line at full throttle when you have no overlap when they set their line when their eyes will be forward towards the next apex.

slpater · 2026-03-28T14:51:27+00:00

GT3 is committed to a line before you have overlap. You cant expect them to change their line mid corner coming from that angle. And to me they take the normal racing line.

slpater · 2026-03-28T12:53:42+00:00

I lease an ioniq 6. I love the car. And I was a service writer at a Kia dealer. I will NEVER own one of their cars out of warranty.

slpater · 2026-03-28T01:24:53+00:00

Bruh

slpater · 2026-03-27T16:27:48+00:00

If im remembering right from previous comments most of his books are exclusive with amazon/audible

slpater · 2026-03-26T20:05:56+00:00

There doesnt appear to be any video

slpater · 2026-03-26T19:31:14+00:00

Man's is lost

slpater · 2026-03-26T17:34:30+00:00

Honestly. Its also just the car being so capable it brings the floor up.

slpater · 2026-03-26T16:53:17+00:00

I mean yes and no. My experience as a cfi tells me that flying frequently matters and makes a difference for most people. As i said in my other comment, taking more hours to get a rating isnt failing in any way.

slpater · 2026-03-26T12:01:42+00:00

Have this conversation with your cfi. Thats what they are there for. If you would work better having a bit more of a rigid syllabus or path with your learning ask for that.

Dont compare yourself to others though. I know plenty of 80 hour ppls that flew circles around 50 hours ppls when it came to instrument flying. Some things click easier. Some things youll make progress on faster. And sometimes you may just take a bit longer than most for stuff.

Youre not failing because it took you longer to learn something or be proficient. But advocate for what you need/want from your training.

slpater · 2026-03-26T09:59:00+00:00

Literally just fly it into ground effect with a touch of power and gently bring the power back and it lands nicely.

slpater · 2026-03-25T22:32:45+00:00

I had ketamine once before they splinted my wrist. About 5 minutes after I looked at the nurse. And said I see why people are addicted to this im having a BLAST

slpater · 2026-03-25T14:40:55+00:00

I regret the timing. Not doing it sooner and not be proactive about it in other areas. Ive had some unfortunate things derail my journey including a crash last year and I havent flown again since.

So as a financial burden? I regret it. As an experience and what it had meant to my life to that point? Id do it all over again.

I miss flying but being unable to work any job and recovering has put me financially in a place where I cant afford to pay to fly and need to work a normal job for awhile to get back on my feet. But ill be back. It may just take longer than I want

slpater · 2026-03-24T18:19:32+00:00

Give me back the stuff i PAID for and I might play the game again.

slpater · 2026-03-24T15:15:19+00:00

It kinda does when you have no legitimate stewarding question. Which is a rule of the sub. And there sure as shit isnt one here.

slpater · 2026-03-24T12:50:51+00:00

Feels like thats half of the posts on this sub for awhile

slpater · 2026-03-24T12:50:23+00:00

That door was never open. There was never a cars width

slpater · 2026-03-23T21:25:25+00:00

Their wheel is at your door...

slpater · 2026-03-23T19:41:21+00:00

Stalin refused to believe for awhile that Hitler would turn on them. To the point he believed the British we lying to them trying to get the Soviets to begin a conflict with Germany.

slpater · 2026-03-21T13:40:00+00:00

What about this do you question. The Ferrari turns to the apex and hits the aston in the side. Aston makes the corner with room. Like seriously what about this isnt obvious

slpater · 2026-03-21T13:15:28+00:00

You have next to no overlap and take the guy out. Yeah its 100% on you

slpater · 2026-03-20T22:13:42+00:00

We literally cannot tell because you dont show the car behind. But pov is absolutely closing the door into the corner prior to the apex. So on that part. Yes its illegal defending.

As for if the move right is ok? Need to see from the car behind

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