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Title: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 14, 2007, 12:08:53 AM: http://www.f1manager.info/index.php

Sign up now and get your F1 fantasy team for this exciting new season. After you register a team over there, sign up for the AutoPuzzles.com league and see how you fare against all the other players here at AutoPuzzles. I have played this many times in the past and it is great fun. I hope you will all join in and play along.

My team lineup has been chosen but I will not be revealing it here, yet....

Sign up fast, there is only two days before the database closes.

Good luck.

The AutoPuzzles league password is:

solved
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 14, 2007, 05:03:06 AM: Two day! Geez.... There goes my lunch... ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 14, 2007, 02:15:46 PM: OK. How does this work? By the time I completed my team, I was 200 million in the hole. Can I do that? How do you get more money? And how can a McLaren DRIVER be in a SuperAguri?

Also don't understand the league feature and could not find AutoPuzzles.

Other than that, I did fine...... ::)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 14, 2007, 02:19:54 PM: Quote from: MG on March 14, 2007, 02:15:46 PM
OK. How does this work? By the time I completed my team, I was 200 million in the hole. Can I do that? How do you get more money? And how can a McLaren DRIVER be in a SuperAguri?

Also don't understand the league feature and could not find AutoPuzzles.

Other than that, I did fine...... ::)

You can only spend the allotted amount on your team. 130,000 being the allotted amount. You get more money when you acquire points. You acquire points by scoring them, with the team you have, in the races. The F1 manager site tracks all the points your team acquires. As you acquire points and money throughout the season, you spend it on your team trying to improve it.

You must sign up for the AutoPuzzles.com league. You can do that here:

http://www.f1manager.info/index.php?do=leagueJoinForm

The league name is AutoPuzzles.com

The owner name is Ultra

The league password is solved
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 14, 2007, 02:58:38 PM: OK,

Formed a team under the $cap. Tried to join the league - now I'm stuck...
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 14, 2007, 03:00:19 PM: Quote from: KarnUtz on March 14, 2007, 02:58:38 PM
OK,

Formed a team under the $cap. Tried to join the league - now I'm stuck...

Where are you stuck and what is happening?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 14, 2007, 03:00:25 PM: Got it - I'm in!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 14, 2007, 03:01:00 PM: Quote from: KarnUtz on March 14, 2007, 03:00:25 PM
Got it - I'm in!

:yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 14, 2007, 03:04:56 PM: Karn Utz's - Torro Riviera

Ultra's - Lachine Machine

Hoping to get some more takers........

8)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 14, 2007, 04:04:15 PM: I was startled by how similar our picks were.

Amazing how a small budget clarifies the mind! ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 15, 2007, 05:20:27 AM: Guys - as you sign up, look for the microscopic icon at the bottom of the page that looks like a piece of paper with a green arrow overlapping it. You need to click that to finalize your joining.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 15, 2007, 04:18:56 PM: Quote from: MG on March 14, 2007, 02:15:46 PM
OK. How does this work? By the time I completed my team, I was 200 million in the hole. Can I do that? How do you get more money? And how can a McLaren DRIVER be in a SuperAguri?

Also don't understand the league feature and could not find AutoPuzzles.

Other than that, I did fine...... ::)

Heck, it took me a while, but if I can do it, anyone can! C'mon - the monday-morning quarterbacking alone will be worth it!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on March 15, 2007, 06:35:02 PM: I assumed I had to stay out of debt...that may have been a bad assumption. Nevertheless....

FEAR THE
(http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/birds/burowls.jpg)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 06:59:50 PM: :hah: Stephen M's Flying Burrow Owls.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 07:23:53 PM: Welcome to GRAYWOLF's Loco Lobos.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 15, 2007, 07:26:55 PM: Lets go racing boys!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 15, 2007, 07:29:54 PM: With a name like "Speed" he has to be fast, right?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 07:32:29 PM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on March 15, 2007, 07:29:54 PM
With a name like "Speed" he has to be fast, right?

We'll see.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 07:38:12 PM: MPatrizio is signing up and joining us for this season...

:cheer:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 15, 2007, 08:05:34 PM: Our theme song... (http://lorelei76.vox.com/library/audio/6a00c225224ce58e1d00d4142216016a47.html) Well...the swcond half is the important part. I would edit it and post it if I could get it.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 08:28:31 PM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on March 15, 2007, 08:05:34 PM
Our theme song... (http://lorelei76.vox.com/library/audio/6a00c225224ce58e1d00d4142216016a47.html) Well...the swcond half is the important part. I would edit it and post it if I could get it.

I'll get it for you in the next couple of days.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 15, 2007, 08:37:23 PM: OK. I found the league but not how to add myself to it. HELP! :-[
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 08:41:03 PM: Quote from: MG on March 15, 2007, 08:37:23 PM
OK. I found the league but not how to add myself to it. HELP! :-[

http://www.f1manager.info/index.php?do=leagueJoinForm
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 15, 2007, 08:50:12 PM: I got to that screen, put in the correct info and then got to the next screen, but from there I cannot figure out how to ADD my team to the league, There is no ADD button or any other way to input the info on my team. Wassup with that?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 08:54:49 PM: Quote from: MG on March 15, 2007, 08:50:12 PM
I got to that screen, put in the correct info and then got to the next screen, but from there I cannot figure out how to ADD my team to the league, There is no ADD button or any other way to input the info on my team. Wassup with that?

Well, since I already logged in a team, I can't get that screen. Since 4 or five others here have gotten into the league, I have to believe there is a way from where you are stuck. I agree their interface is NOT intuitive. That being said, go back there and look at the whole screen of each page and figure it out.

:P
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on March 15, 2007, 09:34:59 PM: I'm in. ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 15, 2007, 09:53:09 PM: Quote from: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 08:28:31 PM
I'll get it for you in the next couple of days.

OK, I got it and it is edited and tried to attach it.It failed.

Do you know of a place where I could store in on the internet?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 10:18:41 PM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on March 15, 2007, 09:53:09 PM
Quote from: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 08:28:31 PM
I'll get it for you in the next couple of days.

OK, I got it and it is edited and tried to attach it.It failed.

Do you know of a place where I could store in on the internet?

You can attach it to a post at the Lachine Machine's forum.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 15, 2007, 10:30:51 PM: Mr Speed's theme (http://www.lachinemachine.com/phpBB2/download.php?id=55)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on March 15, 2007, 10:34:49 PM: Boogity, boogity. boogity...I'm in!

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 10:41:51 PM: Quote from: Tifosi on March 15, 2007, 10:34:49 PM
Boogity, boogity. boogity...I'm in!

Dan

You named your team autopuzzles.com. :o

If I don't win, I want you to win the whole damn thing. ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 16, 2007, 06:47:21 AM: Awright. Awright. I did it. Though the icon for joining was about the dumbest, most ridiculous botton ever created. But I kept looking at all the others who joined and I just figured I couldn't be THAT stupid (well, ok, there's room for discussion there) and eventually realized that stupid little itty bitty blue square with a teeny tiny bit of green in it MUST be the front door and sure enough, it worked! :o

Anyway, I'm here and think I will feel even stupider for my team picks, but the budget didn't seem to leave a lot of options if one did not want to be powered by Briggs & Stratton or have some ten year old prodigy driving for you. ::)

Maybe by NEXT year I will have figured out the game within the game........
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on March 16, 2007, 09:49:41 AM: Quote from: MG on March 16, 2007, 06:47:21 AM
the budget didn't seem to leave a lot of options if one did not want to be powered by Briggs & Stratton or have some ten year old prodigy driving for you. ::)

Maybe by NEXT year I will have figured out the game within the game........

My thinking was to go for exceptional in one of the four categories, and scrape the bottom of the barrel for the other three to get under budget.

My REASONING is that the goal is to get points as soon as possible, so you can upgrade the team early and often. And since the F1 point system rewards excellence, not consistent mediocrity, it's better to blow your wad on one category and hope for a single podium spot, rather than 11th place finishes across the board.

Of course, my so-called ringer is Kovalainen, so we'll see how that works out. The fate of the Flying Burrow Owls hangs in the balance. ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 16, 2007, 10:36:35 AM: What is the benefit of hiding one's team compostion?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 10:48:24 AM: Quote from: KarnUtz on March 16, 2007, 10:36:35 AM
What is the benefit of hiding one's team compostion?

Keep others from copying you.

Mpatrizio and I have done this before....... ;)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 16, 2007, 11:21:48 AM: Quote from: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 10:48:24 AM
Quote from: KarnUtz on March 16, 2007, 10:36:35 AM
What is the benefit of hiding one's team compostion?
Keep others from copying you.

Why would we want to copy you when you are going to lose?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 11:22:18 AM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on March 16, 2007, 11:21:48 AM
Quote from: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 10:48:24 AM
Quote from: KarnUtz on March 16, 2007, 10:36:35 AM
What is the benefit of hiding one's team compostion?
Keep others from copying you.

Why would we want to copy you when you are going to lose?

;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on March 16, 2007, 11:22:36 AM: Quote from: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 10:48:24 AM
Quote from: KarnUtz on March 16, 2007, 10:36:35 AM
What is the benefit of hiding one's team compostion?

Keep others from copying you.

Mpatrizio and I have done this before....... ;)

It works as well. Primarily for the first race, because starting good is essential. And for the last races, because at that point you should have enough money to actually predict who you think will finsh where.

Last year F- and I had a hell of a battle. Bugger beat me by 4 points. Two years ago, I finished in the top 50 out of 6000.

This year.... I suspect, I'm rebuildng. :lmao:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 16, 2007, 11:28:37 AM: I can talk a lot of trash right now...I don't know a thing about F1. I don't know any of the drivers, teams, cars, engines, tracks, etc!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 11:35:03 AM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on March 16, 2007, 11:28:37 AM
I can talk a lot of trash right now...I don't know a thing about F1. I don't know any of the drivers, teams, cars, engines, tracks, etc!

By playing the game, this will be a great learning year for you.

www.grandprix.com

www.autosport.com/news/

These sites will get you started following the sport.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 16, 2007, 11:57:52 AM: Or you could just blunder your way through it. It is possible to overthink these things! ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 16, 2007, 12:10:28 PM: Quote from: MG on March 16, 2007, 11:57:52 AM
Or you could just blunder your way through it.

That is how I do most things!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on March 16, 2007, 12:13:04 PM: Quote from: Ultra on March 15, 2007, 10:41:51 PM
Quote from: Tifosi on March 15, 2007, 10:34:49 PM
Boogity, boogity. boogity...I'm in!

Dan

You named your team autopuzzles.com. :o

If I don't win, I want you to win the whole damn thing. ;D

I thought I had to enter the code words you posted to register for the site...If I'd known, I wouldn't have named it that...but I thought I had to register through the league. The site is a little confusing. I don't want to run it...I just want to keep my eye on my picks. If I can, I'll change my team name, if you want. I wasn't sure I could.

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 12:29:55 PM: Quote from: Tifosi on March 16, 2007, 12:13:04 PM
If I can, I'll change my team name, if you want.

Dan

Not on my account!

I think it is kind of cool, actually.

8)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on March 16, 2007, 12:33:15 PM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on March 16, 2007, 11:28:37 AM
I don't know a thing about F1. I don't know any of the drivers, teams, cars, engines, tracks, etc!

I'm in the same boat...my secret car-guy shame is that I've never really followed F1. That will change this season :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 12:45:37 PM: This link could be very helpful for some of you.........

http://www.f1manager.info/index.php?do=viewHelp
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 16, 2007, 12:53:53 PM: According to Autosport.com my boys are headed in the right direction (between the 2 practices!)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 16, 2007, 01:40:57 PM: The site is a little confusing.

That's like saying Paris Hilton is a little promiscuous! ;D

And for you non-F1 folks out there, be sure to watch the first race of the season. Its on at 2:30 am on Speed Sunday morning and again at 10 pm Sunday night - unless you have a DVR. Then it is on whenever you want it to be on! :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 01:51:29 PM: Quote from: MG on March 16, 2007, 01:40:57 PM
The site is a little confusing.

That's like saying Paris Hilton is a little promiscuous! ;D

And for you non-F1 folks out there, be sure to watch the first race of the season. Its on at 2:30 am on Speed Sunday morning and again at 10 pm Sunday night - unless you have a DVR. Then it is on whenever you want it to be on! :)

It is originally broadcast at 11:00 p.m. Saturday March 17th EDT on SPEED. The pre-race begins at 10:30. The times MG mentions are the second and third broadcasts of the race.

SPEED TV Schedule for the Grand Prix of Australia

THU - MAR 15:

11:00 pm - 12:30 am EDT - Practice P2 (LIVE)

FRI - MAR 16:

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT - Practice P2 (2nd/final airing)

11:30 pm - 1:00am EDT - Qualifying (SDD) (only airing)

SAT - MAR 17:

10:30 pm - 1:00 am EDT - Grand Prix of Australia (LIVE)

2:30 am - 5:00 am EDT - Grand Prix of Australia (2nd airing) (late Sat night/early Sun am)

SUN - MAR 18:

10:00 pm - 12:30 am EDT - Grand Prix of Australia (3rd/final airing)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on March 16, 2007, 02:15:21 PM: The Daylight Savings time change took this race right out of prime time. It used to start at 9:30, with pre-race at 9:00. It was a great time for a saturday night season kickoff party.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on March 16, 2007, 02:18:31 PM: SpeedTV is a premium channel for me, unfortunately. Maybe I should call and threaten to cancel, and see if they'll throw it in for free. :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 16, 2007, 02:19:08 PM: I set my autotune on DirecTV last night. I may have to order a Pizza for dinner..
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 02:22:32 PM: Quote from: mpatrizio on March 16, 2007, 02:15:21 PM
The Daylight Savings time change took this race right out of prime time. It used to start at 9:30, with pre-race at 9:00. It was a great time for a saturday night season kickoff party.

On the west coast this race is now right in prime time.

:huh:

6 of 1, half dozen of another.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 16, 2007, 02:44:39 PM: Thank goodness for DVR.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 16, 2007, 03:11:36 PM: Its a premium channel for me too. But getting the premium channels also makes it possible to get the DVR from the cable company. It actually turns out to be well worth the extra money.

If you want to come watch it here at Huckleberry Ridge sheep shearing and goat roping ranch, you are more than welcome to. ;)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 16, 2007, 03:27:43 PM: Sheep & goat poking ranch? :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Boxer2500 on March 16, 2007, 04:27:11 PM: Anyone know if there are any plans to launch Speed as an over-the-air channel?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2007, 04:28:20 PM: Quote from: Boxer2500 on March 16, 2007, 04:27:11 PM
Anyone know if there are any plans to launch Speed as an over-the-air channel?

Are you the fantasy racing team Muthajuggs?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Boxer2500 on March 16, 2007, 05:38:18 PM: Nope. I don't know the first thing about F1 racing, and I have no real way to watch the races anyway.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 16, 2007, 06:20:05 PM: Sheep & goat poking ranch?

Well, we try not to interfere with our guest's activities while they are here. Whatever floats your boat, but be sure to use protection. We don't want our animals harmed in any way! :lmao:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on March 18, 2007, 12:43:36 AM: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE FLYING BURROW OWLS:

If you chuckleheads don't start finishing in the points, how am I supposed to earn enough money so I can afford to fire you losers!?

Sincerely,
THE MANAGEMENT

PS: The beratings will continue until morale improves.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on March 18, 2007, 09:27:54 AM: Standings after Race 1:

1 Scuderia Patrizio 55 55
2 Lachine Machine 43 43
3 Sterling Silver 37 37
4 autopuzzles.com 21 21
5 Torro Riviera 16 16
6 The Flying Burrow Owls 5 5
7 Muthajuggs 0 0
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 18, 2007, 10:37:24 AM: GW,

Try rejoining the league.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: porridgehead on March 18, 2007, 10:51:36 AM: Typical. Muthajuggs has no speed.

I suck at fantasy stuff.

Come to think about it, I'm none too good at the reality stuff either.

Woe is I.

:(
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 18, 2007, 11:01:05 AM: Hey! I done pretty good! ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 18, 2007, 06:19:39 PM: Quote from: mpatrizio on March 18, 2007, 09:27:54 AM
Standings after Race 1:

1 Scuderia Patrizio 55 55
2 Lachine Machine 43 43
3 Sterling Silver 37 37
4 autopuzzles.com 21 21
5 Torro Riviera 16 16
6 The Flying Burrow Owls 5 5
7 Muthajuggs 0 0

I'm coming for you....... ;)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 18, 2007, 09:41:01 PM: Scuderia Patrizio is a GREAT name! ;D

Although I think the name I chose for my team manager is pretty much up there, too! :P
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on March 19, 2007, 03:18:59 PM: Quote from: MG on March 18, 2007, 09:41:01 PM
Scuderia Patrizio is a GREAT name! ;D

Although I think the name I chose for my team manager is pretty much up there, too! :P

I have aspirations of running my own F1 team one day.... I figure I could convinvce Jean Todt to sell me last year's cars and I'd happily direct my drivers to block, harass, and eventually take off.... any car owned, operated, or in any way affiliated with Ron Dennis. :P

MG, which team is yours?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on March 19, 2007, 05:40:43 PM: I am the proud owner of the Sterling Silver equipe, managed by that stalwart ex-racing driver, Xavier Onasis! ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on April 05, 2007, 09:25:33 PM: !!!A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

The flying burrow owls would like to remind their competitors that due to continuing unrest in Malaysia, The F1 qualifying normally scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled for next Tuesday.

So no point checking/altering your roster until then.

Just sit tight, have a good weekend, and check back in middle of next week.

Don't believe reports indicating that the race will proceed as scheduled. That's propaganda from the junta that recently took over the state news outlet.

If you like, why not pass the next few days discussing those diamonds in the rough; those drivers/engines/chassis that might have a breakout race this coming Wednesday, and score some much needed points for a team on a budget. Go ahead, discuss.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on April 05, 2007, 09:57:48 PM: Quote from: Stephen M on April 05, 2007, 09:25:33 PM
!!!A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

The flying burrow owls would like to remind their competitors that due to continuing unrest in Malaysia, The F1 qualifying normally scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled for next Tuesday.

So no point checking/altering your roster until then.

Just sit tight, have a good weekend, and check back in middle of next week.

Don't believe reports indicating that the race will proceed as scheduled. That's propaganda from the junta that recently took over the state news outlet.

If you like, why not pass the next few days discussing those diamonds in the rough; those drivers/engines/chassis that might have a breakout race this coming Wednesday, and score some much needed points for a team on a budget. Go ahead, discuss.

8)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on April 09, 2007, 09:15:46 AM: The standings as of 4/9:

1 Scuderia Patrizio 55 57 112
2 F(minus)1 53 57 110
3 Lachine Machine 43 46 89
4 Sterling Silver 37 33 70
5 autopuzzles.com 21 17 38
6 Loco Lobos 17 4 21
7 Torro Riviera 16 4 20
8 The Flying Burrow Owls 5 12 17
9 Muthajuggs 0 0 0
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on April 09, 2007, 03:18:11 PM: F- and I had a hell of a battle last year. Looks like it's on again!!!

Big, big, potentially championship deciding decisions to make before this weekend... Can you handle it F- ? ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on April 09, 2007, 03:22:46 PM: Quote from: mpatrizio on April 09, 2007, 03:18:11 PM
F- and I had a hell of a battle last year. Looks like it's on again!!!

Big, big, potentially championship deciding decisions to make before this weekend... Can you handle it F- ? ;D

They are both sitting on Lewis Hamilton and are ready to write me off befrre the third race.

:doh:

One start line accident or blown motor in qualifying boys and you shall both find yourself in different positions.

:shiner:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on April 09, 2007, 05:02:59 PM: I've noticed the only difference between the Flying Burrow Owls and some of the top teams is that they have Lewis Hamilton as their "A" guy whereas I took a flyer on Kovalainen. Ooops. And now I don't have enough money to afford any changes. :-\

That is, unless Anthony Davidson / Super Aguri pulls a podium finish or two out of their hats.

I won't hold my breath. ;)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: F(minus)1 on April 09, 2007, 11:52:09 PM: Quote from: Ultra on April 09, 2007, 03:22:46 PM
They are both sitting on Lewis Hamilton and are ready to write me off before the third race.

:doh:

Ultra, I have no doubt your score will surpass MPs prior to seasons end. Unfortunately for MP, he already blew it. It's panic time for him.

And what is it with everybody hiding their team choices? Golly geeze. It's the Ron Dennis In Training society.

----

Hey, how is the restaurant going? Have you been able to double revenue yet?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on April 10, 2007, 06:37:57 AM: Quote from: F(minus)1 on April 09, 2007, 11:52:09 PM
Quote from: Ultra on April 09, 2007, 03:22:46 PM
They are both sitting on Lewis Hamilton and are ready to write me off before the third race.

:doh:

Hey, how is the restaurant going? Have you been able to double revenue yet?

The deal fell through. :(
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: F(minus)1 on April 10, 2007, 09:37:56 AM: I'm sincerely sorry to hear that Ultra. The situation seemed well suited for you. As I alway say, "Next."
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on April 10, 2007, 10:32:11 AM: I couldn't believe that the F1 Manager game would allow you to get top team driver for the first race. It's never allowed it in all the years I've been playing.

That said, playing catch up is almost impossible. You need some serious luck.

Which brings me to this weekend's "upgrade". Those of you who are in the position to make a big upgrade, know what I mean. The gap between the "haves" and the "have nots" will grow significanly this weekend.

The upgrade choice is key. Ultra could jump us both if he makes the right choice.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on April 13, 2007, 06:01:55 PM: Friday practice times are up, and I can actually afford to dump Kovalainen for Wurz and possibly "upgrade" a few positions. The money penalty hit is big, though...so in a rare display of patience the Burrow Owls are holding steady for one more race before shaking things up.

Of course, there's 4+ weeks between Bahrain and Spain for me to second-guess this possibly ill-advised decision. ;D

Also note the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on April 13, 2007, 07:14:14 PM: Well, I've made my choices....

I opted for a more conservative route. If one of you gambles and wins, you could overtake me.

FWIW, I almost didn't do anything to upgrade from Hamilton to Kimi or Alonso after the race....

Perhaps that's what I did... :lmao:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 16, 2007, 09:14:18 AM: Wow - I came away with zero points this weekend. :(

Yay me! ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on April 16, 2007, 06:05:56 PM: And The Standings , Post Bahrain, Are:

1 F(minus)1 53 57 109 219
2 Scuderia Patrizio 55 57 98 210
3 Lachine Machine 43 46 54 143
4 autopuzzles.com 21 17 45 83
5 Sterling Silver 37 33 6 76
6 Wrexham 0 0 63 63
7 The Flying Burrow Owls 5 12 8 25
8 Loco Lobos 17 4 0 21
9 Torro Riviera 16 4 0 20
10 Muthajuggs 0 0 0 0

Being Red Sox fans over at the Sterling Silver team, we are already trotting out the old familiar "Wait till next year...." mantra. :(
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on April 16, 2007, 06:09:26 PM: Well, I guess I need to make a move or 2 (if the funds are there...) I am starting to lose positions!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on April 16, 2007, 07:49:41 PM: I now have enough moolah to dump Kovalainen for Hamilton.

In other words, 'round about race 4 I will have upgraded my team to what EVERYONE ELSE started with.

Catchin' up is hard to do. ;)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on April 16, 2007, 07:59:54 PM: Quote from: Stephen M on April 16, 2007, 07:49:41 PM
I now have enough moolah to dump Kovalainen for Hamilton.

In other words, 'round about race 4 I will have upgraded my team to what EVERYONE ELSE started with.

Catchin' up is hard to do. ;)

I did not start with Hamilton. Those people who did banked on a Rookie and made out very well. This is the best start any Rookie has ever had so I would say they got very lucky. Season isn't over yet though.

:)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on April 17, 2007, 11:53:44 AM: I still can't figure out how F- could afford his upgrades. I didn't have the cash to do any more than I did....

Well done!!!

It's definately on!!!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on April 17, 2007, 12:10:45 PM: Muthajuggs is the Minardi of the AutoPuzzles league.

;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: porridgehead on April 17, 2007, 02:00:47 PM: Minardi? Hell, I'm not even aiming that high! I quite literally could not possibly do any worse. In fact, I'm quite expecting to make it through the entire season with the same damn score. There is something to be said for this kind of consistancy: I suck.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on April 17, 2007, 02:40:25 PM: Quote from: porridgehead on April 17, 2007, 02:00:47 PM
I suck.

That begs the question..."do you swallow?"
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: porridgehead on April 17, 2007, 03:17:09 PM: If at first you don't succeed, suck until you do suck seed.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: F(minus)1 on April 20, 2007, 12:24:46 AM: Quote from: mpatrizio on April 17, 2007, 11:53:44 AM
I still can't figure out how F- could afford his upgrades. I didn't have the cash to do any more than I did....

To think I almost went with Kubica.

The real question will come down the road when deciding to back Ferrari or McLaren. I'm not even sure which drivers I want to eventually back. It's going to be a wild season.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on April 20, 2007, 01:16:24 AM: Quote from: F(minus)1 on April 20, 2007, 12:24:46 AM
Quote from: mpatrizio on April 17, 2007, 11:53:44 AM
I still can't figure out how F- could afford his upgrades. I didn't have the cash to do any more than I did....

To think I almost went with Kubica.

The real question will come down the road when deciding to back Ferrari or McLaren. I'm not even sure which drivers I want to eventually back. It's going to be a wild season.

That's what makes this season so interesting...

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on April 20, 2007, 10:47:39 AM: Quote from: F(minus)1 on April 20, 2007, 12:24:46 AM

To think I almost went with Kubica.

The real question will come down the road when deciding to back Ferrari or McLaren.

Yeah but You and I are on pace to have enough money to be making any changes we want in the last 3 or 4 races, without limitation. So it will come down to accurate prediction.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on May 11, 2007, 12:44:43 PM: Friday's practice times are up, for those inclined to do some pre-race shuffling. Who knows WHAT is coming down the pipe?

(http://www.loe.org/images/050916/chickatentrance.gif)

The Burrow Owls, that's who.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on May 11, 2007, 06:12:28 PM: Times from Friday Practice Session 2:

1. ALONSO McLaren 1m21.397s
2. FISICHELLA Renault 1m21.684s
3. KOVALAINEN Renault 1m21.966s
4. MASSA Ferrari 1m22.048s
5. HAMILTON McLaren 1m22.188s
6. RAIKKONEN Ferrari 1m22.251s
7. ROSBERG Williams 1m22.415s
8. HEIDFELD BMW 1m22.543s
9. WEBBER Red Bull 1m22.589s
10. SPEED Toro Rosso 1m22.617s
11. KUBICA BMW 1m22.710s
12. COULTHARD Red Bull 1m22.719s
13. BUTTON Honda 1m22.808s
14. BARRICHELLO Honda 1m22.926s
15. WURZ Williams 1m22.950s
16. LIUZZI Toro Rosso 1m23.143s
17. SCHUMACHER Toyota 1m23.219s
18. TRULLI Toyota 1m23.307s
19. SATO Super Aguri 1m23.493s
20. DAVIDSON Super Aguri 1m23.497s
21. SUTIL Spyker 1m23.609s
22. ALBERS Spyker 1m23.736s

Nice job, Scott Speed! :applause:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on May 11, 2007, 07:47:22 PM: Quote from: MG on May 11, 2007, 06:12:28 PM
3. KOVALAINEN Renault 1m21.966s
4. MASSA Ferrari 1m22.048s
5. HAMILTON McLaren 1m22.188s

Not to give away any team secrets or anything, but now would be A VERY ANNOYING TIME for Kovalainen to get his act together and finish ahead of Hamilton. >:(
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on May 13, 2007, 12:18:00 PM: The Flying Burrow Squirrels LEAPED ahead in Spain! :o Is this a trend? ???

P. Team name Total
1 F(minus)1 53 57 109 113 332
2 Scuderia Patrizio 55 57 98 113 323
3 Lachine Machine 43 46 54 101 244
4 Wrexham 0 0 63 73 136
5 Sterling Silver 37 33 6 42 118
6 autopuzzles.com 21 17 45 24 107
7 The Flying Burrow Owls 5 12 8 69 94
8 Torro Riviera 16 4 0 42 62
9 Loco Lobos 17 4 0 30 51
10 Muthajuggs 0 0 0 4 4
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: mpatrizio on May 14, 2007, 11:21:28 AM: F- and I are going to be at it all season long.....

It's funny, we scored the exact same point total this race, with drastically different teams. :o
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on May 14, 2007, 12:17:00 PM: At least I'm not dead last.......yet!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: porridgehead on May 14, 2007, 02:38:19 PM: :sigh:

If I sought to fail, then I have succeeded.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on May 14, 2007, 02:42:35 PM: Quote from: porridgehead on May 14, 2007, 02:38:19 PM
:sigh:

If I sought to fail, then I have succeeded.

Get in there and upgrade or change your team.

:-\
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 14, 2007, 03:26:23 PM: Hey, I made some minor adjustments, and netted more than twice as many points this week than all of the previous races combined! :o

I'm still near the basement, but it gives me hope.. :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: porridgehead on May 14, 2007, 06:18:46 PM: I don't have enough money to do diddly except choose dregs squeezed from the remainders of the final press of the scrapings from the bottom of the chaff barrel. It ain't looking good lads, but I'll give it the ol' grammar school try and, by showering it with neglect, pray that it goes away.

My grammar school instilled me with a set of remarkably low standards that I consistently fail to meet. So I have that going for me.

;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on May 31, 2007, 02:11:50 PM: Just made a little dough
In a town called Monaco,

Bought a new engine,
but nothing rhymes with "engine"

So open loud and sing
This bird is spreddin' its wings!

(http://www.lowercolumbiabasinaudubon.org/owls3.jpg)

Go Burrow Owls!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on June 11, 2007, 05:48:09 AM: Down I go... :D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on June 11, 2007, 08:43:31 AM: This was the most points I have made in a single race!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on June 17, 2007, 09:27:47 PM: So let's say you had a little money to upgrade your team before the French Grand Prix.

Let's say....maybe 18.5 million or so.

Not enough for a Ferrari / McLaren chassis or a Alonso / Raikkonen - class driver. Maybe enough for a BMW/Sauber chassis or a Heidfeld- type driver. What's the theory here, hold tight for a race or two and upgrade then? Or go ahead an up now, take the 10% hit, and upgrade again when money is available?

Hypothetically speaking, of course. ???
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on June 17, 2007, 10:46:22 PM: Personally, I am doing it as I can. the more points you gain, the more money you win...
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on June 21, 2007, 10:04:27 PM: For you Monday morning quarterbackers, the overall leader's strategy was:

Driver1 Driver2 Chassis Engine

Hamilton Davidson SA SA <- start
Hamilton Davidson SA Mercedes <- for Bahrain
Hamilton Heidfeld SA Mercedes <- for Monaco
Hamilton Heidfeld McLaren Mercedes <- for US

Basically a bold bet out of the gate and a major upgrade every other race, rather than incremental upgrades after each race. Live and learn.
:)

Oh, and the bottom 1000 or so consist of people who apparently joined late, dropped out early, have incomplete teams, or backed Honda. :)

Go Burrow Owls!

(http://www.nebraskalife.com/images/owl2.jpg)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on July 10, 2007, 09:24:25 PM: Past the halfway point, and lots of contested spots remain!

Code: [Select]
F(minus)1 1224 Scuderia Patrizio 1008 Lachine Machine 936 The Flying Burrow Owls 696 autopuzzles.com 683 Wrexham 521 Loco Lobos 293 Sterling Silver 291 Torro Riviera 233 Muthajuggs 76
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on July 23, 2007, 03:37:49 AM: A high-attrition wet race, plus a serendipitous driver change made last week, were just the shot in the arm the TR team needed!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on July 23, 2007, 04:28:33 AM: Quote from: KarnUtz on July 23, 2007, 03:37:49 AM
A high-attrition wet race, plus a serendipitous driver change made last week, were just the shot in the arm the TR team needed!

It certainly was a wild weekend...unpredictable, with more drama than any NASCAR race I've seen lately. I also made a driver change, and it bit me in the butt...oh, well...there's always the next round.

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on July 23, 2007, 04:30:51 PM: I have decided to follow the lead of the leaders, and have gone into stealth mode with my team. To commemorate this event, here's a picture of some burrow owls showing off their incredibly effective natural camouflage:

(http://www.torridge.gov.uk/media/images/grassland111.jpg)

Go Burrow Owls!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on July 23, 2007, 07:31:44 PM: I can still catch MPat. F-1 looks to be out of my range.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on July 23, 2007, 11:45:39 PM: Story of my life...I drop Webber and he lands on the podium! I drop him for Hamilton who has his worst race of the season!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on August 06, 2007, 09:15:36 AM: Quote from: Ultra on July 23, 2007, 07:31:44 PM
I can still catch MPat. F-1 looks to be out of my range.

I am now only 7 points behind MPat.

;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on August 06, 2007, 01:40:14 PM: Quote from: Ultra on August 06, 2007, 09:15:36 AM

I am now only 7 points behind MPat.

;D

Nice! I take it he had Mercedes/McLaren engine/chassis, and you didn't :)

The Burrow Owls have McLaren as well, but I can't say getting zilch over the weekend really bothers me. Seems to have hit everyone pretty evenly, and helps to drive home the fickle nature of F1 scoring :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on August 27, 2007, 09:08:32 PM: The Burrow Owls have celebrated their historic points win this past weekend at Instanbul with a round of Northern reticulated field voles. Them's good eatin!

Furthermore, I have determined that if I maintain my historic average for the next 5 races, I can win autopuzzles OUTRIGHT, as long as the current top 3 score zero point from here on out. GO BURROW OWLS! ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on August 27, 2007, 09:36:49 PM: Quote from: Stephen M on August 27, 2007, 09:08:32 PM
The Burrow Owls have celebrated their historic points win this past weekend at Instanbul with a round of Northern reticulated field voles. Them's good eatin!

Furthermore, I have determined that if I maintain my historic average for the next 5 races, I can win autopuzzles OUTRIGHT, as long as the current top 3 score zero point from here on out. GO BURROW OWLS! ;D

I just wanna beat Mpat.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on September 09, 2007, 10:14:57 AM: Quote from: Ultra on August 27, 2007, 09:36:49 PM

I just wanna beat Mpat.

I see you've now overtaken him, well done! Just gotta see it home.

I was hoping to sneak onto the podium some how, but the F1 Manager site doesn't have a "steal other teams blueprints" button that I can find. :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on September 09, 2007, 10:26:00 AM: Quote from: Stephen M on September 09, 2007, 10:14:57 AM
Quote from: Ultra on August 27, 2007, 09:36:49 PM

I just wanna beat Mpat.

I see you've now overtaken him, well done! Just gotta see it home.

I was hoping to sneak onto the podium some how, but the F1 Manager site doesn't have a "steal other teams blueprints" button that I can find. :)

F-1 looks too far ahead for me to catch. I really want to keep MPat behind me now.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on September 13, 2007, 09:00:15 PM: A certain little bird ( a burrowing bird, no less) told me that the F1 Manager site is soon to decide how to handle the McLaren penalty...options to include denying them any further points this season. May want to keep an eye on the paddock:

http://www.f1manager.info/index.php?do=forum

...or do as I have done and switch engine & chassis to Ferrari as a precaution. :-\
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on October 21, 2007, 02:17:18 PM: Mpat gets me by 8 points!

DAMMIT!!!!

;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on October 21, 2007, 03:41:52 PM: The Burrow Owls are content with a non-podium fourth on their inaugural season, but hungry for more. We're hibernating and regaining strength the next few months, ready for a springtime emergence. :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on October 21, 2007, 06:25:18 PM: 5th place for me...wait 'til next year!

This has been an interesting and enlightening experience. I've followed F1 much more closely this year than in the past...and it's been a very eventful season. Lewis Hamilton HAS to be the greatest talent in F1 since Schumacher.

In a way, it's probably a good thing that he didn't win the World Championship in his first year...how could anyone really top that?

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 02, 2008, 11:48:50 AM: Are we doing this again this season? I just tried to log in and they killed my account.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 02, 2008, 11:14:13 PM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on March 02, 2008, 11:48:50 AM
Are we doing this again this season? I just tried to log in and they killed my account.

Yes we are!!

I will start the league tonight.

;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on March 03, 2008, 10:21:04 AM: I can't wait...last year was the most fun I've had in years! Let's just hope this year isn't as strange as last season...

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 04, 2008, 03:58:31 AM: http://www.f1manager.info/index.php

The name of the league is: AutoPuzzles

The Password: Karn

Sign up your team into the league today!!!

;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 04, 2008, 05:23:34 AM: I signed up, but won't be able to retrieve my activation code until Friday (no gmail at work - dang ol' Surf Control...)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on March 04, 2008, 09:53:22 PM: The Trackdogs are on the prowl...courage and daring will be mustard, and it will be a year to relish...

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 05, 2008, 10:55:26 AM: Sign up today boys!!

8)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 07, 2008, 03:39:59 PM: Let 'er rip!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on March 07, 2008, 06:37:45 PM: I'm in as number 4!

That means you are no longer guaranteed a podium finish. :P
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 12, 2008, 05:27:13 AM: C'mon, guys - sign up! I'll even chip in an AutoPuzzle's T-shirt or a king-sized jar of Utz Pretzels to the winner!

And a Hot Wheels car to second place.

How about an autographed picture of yours truly for third?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: @re on March 12, 2008, 07:11:57 AM: I'm trying to join, but I'm told that I'll need a correct password to join your league. I typed Karn, but it doesn't seem to do the trick... suggestions?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on March 12, 2008, 11:31:33 AM: Quote from: @re on March 12, 2008, 07:11:57 AM
I'm trying to join, but I'm told that I'll need a correct password to join your league. I typed Karn, but it doesn't seem to do the trick... suggestions?

I had the same problem, until I realized it was case-sensitive.

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: @re on March 12, 2008, 03:16:41 PM: Aha. I'm in!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 13, 2008, 05:45:03 AM: Awesome!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 16, 2008, 10:03:28 AM: Weird race - weird standings! :o

1 Isles of Langerhansport 19pts
2 Lachine Machine 18pts
3 Trackdogs 15pts
4 The Flying Burrow Owls 11pts
5 Cuori Sportivi 3pts
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on March 16, 2008, 01:22:34 PM: Weird race indeed. I was patting myself on the back as of Friday, I had done my research, had a team plan, thought I'd come out of the weekend with some spending money to help stretch an early lead.....

...but it's clear that I backed the wrong prancin' pony. Now begins the annual Burrow Owls March ritual of debating when to hit the panic button and shake things up. :P Recriminations and wild accusations to follow. And like any good team owner, the only personnel that will be spared my withering scrutiny is me! :D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2008, 01:37:48 PM: Second with a bullet.

:)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on March 22, 2008, 12:21:47 PM: Things seem to be looking up for the Trackdogs this week...I've scored more points in qualifying than I did in the whole weekend at Adelaide...but the total would be equal if they'd adjust the points after the Barrichello debacle. I understand that this might be hard to accomplish; I always enjoyed getting the results so soon after an event, but something like this was bound to happen, I guess. So, I'd prefer waiting until the results are official before any updating of the scores.

Has anybody besides me noticed just how much Rubens looks like a dead-ringer for Kelsey Grammer?

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 28, 2008, 11:07:43 AM: Quote from: Ultra on March 16, 2008, 01:37:48 PM
Second with a bullet.

:)

And I'm 4th, with an anchor! ;D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 28, 2008, 01:32:08 PM: I'm off like a terd of hurtles!!!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: @re on March 28, 2008, 02:13:10 PM: I'm glad - that means I'm not last anymore :)

But I have gained on the others after a miserable start in Adelaide. I decided to give my team another chance in Malaysia - which proved to be a good idea. 3 points in Australia, 43 points in Malaysia... I hope to see the trend continue in Bahrain next weekend!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on April 16, 2008, 09:02:19 AM: Mosley in trouble:

The 68-year-old Mosley has been under pressure to quit since the News of the World reported on March 30 that he participated in sex acts with five prostitutes in a scenario that involved Nazi role-playing. The paper has video excerpts of the episode on its Web site. (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/04/16/sports/CAR-Mosley-Scandal-South-Africa.php)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: @re on April 16, 2008, 09:18:30 AM: It never ceases to amaze me in which situations people think "hey, let's take a photograph and save for later".
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 30, 2008, 05:36:48 AM: P.   Team name     Australia   Malaysia   Bahrain   Spain   Total
1   trackdogs     21     41   62   56   180 :-\
2   The Flying Burrow Owls 13     39   54   56   162 :-\
3   Isles of Langerhansport 25     26   24   48   123 ;D
4   Cuori Sportivi     3     43   24   52   122 ;D
5   Lachine Machine     22     33   26   27   108 :(
6   Canis Lupis     0     0   34   41   75 :-\

:-\ = no change
;D = advancing
:( = receding
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: @re on April 30, 2008, 05:57:47 AM: I think I might be up for a nice weekend next :) so watch out in front!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on April 30, 2008, 09:03:42 AM: Yea...I didn't lose any positions....
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on June 09, 2008, 08:41:20 PM: After a few strong weekends. the burrow owls are comfortably perched on a position that NO AMOUNT OF UNDUE HUBRIS can knock them from.

(http://pictopia.com/perl/get_image?provider_id=318&size=550x550_mb&ptp_photo_id=291786)

We're bigger than jesus, I tell ya.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on July 07, 2008, 03:51:45 AM: I, like a duck, appreciate a rainy day.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on July 21, 2008, 03:28:26 AM: Trackdogs and Langerhansport had the same point total for yesterday's debacle, and the standing remain unchanged for another week.

811   The Flying Burrow Owls
656   trackdogs
592   Isles of Langerhansport
527   Cuori Sportivi
500   Lachine Machine
483   Canis Lupis
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on August 28, 2008, 01:09:52 AM: The Lachine Machine continues to climb towards the top.

8)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 29, 2008, 06:06:07 AM: By my reckoning, you are beating one incompetent* and two people who stopped playing some time ago...

;)

* me :D
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on August 29, 2008, 10:06:03 AM: Quote from: Otto Puzzell on August 29, 2008, 06:06:07 AM
By my reckoning, you are beating one incompetent* and two people who stopped playing some time ago...

;)

* me :D

I am also in other leagues.

http://www.f1manager.info/index.php?do=ranking&sub_id=562

:P
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on August 29, 2008, 12:02:22 PM: Quote from: Otto Puzzell on August 29, 2008, 06:06:07 AM
By my reckoning, you are beating one incompetent* and two people who stopped playing some time ago...

;)

Hey, now...just because I'm in last place is no reason to insult me! :drool:

I made a change that will hopefully give me a boost in points.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on August 29, 2008, 12:09:23 PM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on August 29, 2008, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on August 29, 2008, 06:06:07 AM
By my reckoning, you are beating one incompetent* and two people who stopped playing some time ago...

;)

Hey, now...just because I'm in last place is no reason to insult me! :drool:

I made a change that will hopefully give me a boost in points.

Nice to see you.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 29, 2008, 12:38:37 PM: Yeah - how you been, Woolfie?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 09, 2008, 06:17:34 AM: It seems the site owners are delaying the awarding of points while the Hamilton penalty is contested...
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on September 09, 2008, 10:26:29 AM: Hey guys. Still trying to get settled in down here in FL.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 10, 2008, 04:03:28 AM: In one of the drier parts, I hope. :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on September 10, 2008, 08:33:37 AM: Just down teh road from teh big mouse!!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 11, 2008, 04:26:05 AM: Cool! Or very warm...
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on September 11, 2008, 07:57:04 AM: Very humid, but the constant breeze makes it not feel so bad.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 30, 2008, 05:23:43 AM: The difficulties the site managers had in deciding on a course of action regarding Hamilton's points left me unable to amend my team setup until after Singapore.

I'm screwed. :P
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on September 30, 2008, 12:04:22 PM: I am probably not going to catch the burrow owls but second place seems secure.

8)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on September 30, 2008, 10:33:08 PM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on September 10, 2008, 08:33:37 AM
Just down teh road from teh big mouse!!

On a tangent, I'll be passing through your new neck of the woods next week. If you've had time to scout out any great local restaurants or must-see car-related activities, I'd be much obliged for the heads-up.

As for the multi-week database lockdown, I was more than a little annoyed. I guess you get what you pay for. ::)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on September 30, 2008, 10:37:21 PM: Quote from: Stephen M on September 30, 2008, 10:33:08 PM
As for the multi-week database lockdown, I was more than a little annoyed. I guess you get what you pay for. ::)

Here?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on October 01, 2008, 12:14:23 AM: Quote from: Stephen M on September 30, 2008, 10:33:08 PM
On a tangent, I'll be passing through your new neck of the woods next week. If you've had time to scout out any great local restaurants or must-see car-related activities, I'd be much obliged for the heads-up.

I haven't found that "must eat" place yet. If you are going to be here over the weekend they have a car show every Fri & Sat at Old Town in Kissimmee. Every Thursday they have one in St Cloud in the Wal-Mart parking lot next to Sonic.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 01, 2008, 03:10:10 AM: Quote from: Ultra on September 30, 2008, 10:37:21 PM
Quote from: Stephen M on September 30, 2008, 10:33:08 PM
As for the multi-week database lockdown, I was more than a little annoyed. I guess you get what you pay for. ::)

Here?

I think he means the issue at Formula 1 Manager I was carping about. I had changes I wanted to make after the previous race, but the database was locked down for the stretch up until Singapore. If it did open up during that period, it mus have been for about 15 minutes the Thursday night before practice.

The fuel hose incident sealed my fate, regardless. ^-^
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on October 01, 2008, 09:16:13 AM: Quote from: Otto Puzzell on October 01, 2008, 03:10:10 AM
The fuel hose incident sealed my fate, regardless. ^-^

HEY!!!! No smoking around the fuel!!!!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on October 01, 2008, 11:12:51 AM: Quote from: Otto Puzzell on October 01, 2008, 03:10:10 AM
Quote from: Ultra on September 30, 2008, 10:37:21 PM
Quote from: Stephen M on September 30, 2008, 10:33:08 PM
As for the multi-week database lockdown, I was more than a little annoyed. I guess you get what you pay for. ::)

Here?

I think he means the issue at Formula 1 Manager I was carping about. I had changes I wanted to make after the previous race, but the database was locked down for the stretch up until Singapore. If it did open up during that period, it mus have been for about 15 minutes the Thursday night before practice.

Yeah, I was referring to the F1 Manager issues. I think the database opened an hour or so before it closed again....when I was fast asleep. I can't say I was going to swap in Alonso, but I would have at least liked the option. :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 01, 2008, 05:26:28 PM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on October 01, 2008, 09:16:13 AM

HEY!!!! No smoking around the fuel!!!!

:lmao:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on February 11, 2009, 01:06:35 AM: The new season should be opening soon.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 11, 2009, 03:41:41 AM: http://www.f1manager.info/maintenance.html
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on February 11, 2009, 03:46:16 AM: I assume "half February" means mid-Feb...
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 11, 2009, 04:08:15 AM: I suppose.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 18, 2009, 10:51:34 AM: Nothing yet...
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 25, 2009, 03:35:10 AM: ....again... :(
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on February 26, 2009, 07:07:48 PM: Still...

Maybe they mean half way between Februaries?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 27, 2009, 03:16:21 AM: I dunno. The proprietor took a lot of grief last year for slow updates after races. As many of the fans there have stated, the site is completely free, a labor of love - much like another automotive-themed website we know and love - so I give them their props and a lot of slack.

It would be a shame if they don't get it running again.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 02, 2009, 09:23:07 PM: They will get it running and I will take care of everything.

I think the delay is because they don't know how to rank the teams in this crapshoot year.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 03, 2009, 03:54:41 AM: Quote from: Ultra on March 02, 2009, 09:23:07 PM
They will get it running and I will take care of everything.

Are you saying you are working with them or you will set up the AP league?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 03, 2009, 04:57:29 AM: In light of my shoddy showing last year, and the unavailability of the site for now, riddle me this: Is it possible to carry over cars, drivers and budgets from one season to the next?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 03, 2009, 04:59:03 AM: I don't believe so. When they reset for the new year, they delete the accounts...(at least that is what happened last year)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 03, 2009, 05:02:06 AM: I'm flummoxed, then. How is it that with the tiny stipend available at the beginning of the year, some folks start off with WDC's, Ferraris, etc?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 03, 2009, 05:09:25 AM: I wondered that too...I could be wrong...I just know that my account was deleted between seasons last year.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 03, 2009, 08:31:14 AM: Quote from: GRAYWOLF on March 03, 2009, 03:54:41 AM
you will set up the AP league?

Bingo!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on March 14, 2009, 09:37:04 PM: Quote from: Otto Puzzell on March 03, 2009, 05:02:06 AM
I'm flummoxed, then. How is it that with the tiny stipend available at the beginning of the year, some folks start off with WDC's, Ferraris, etc?

I think there was an issue last year with some people essentially hacking the game, finding glitches in the database or what have you and cheating their way to better equipment. There was a thread about it on the discussion board. Hopefully they've locked things down a bit tighter. And hopefully the game administration will be a little more timely this time around... I know it's free, but there were a few times last year where I thought the admins had bailed on the whole enterprise and left things on autopilot.

-Stephen M
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2009, 03:31:13 PM: http://www.f1manager.info/index.php

Sign up is now open.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 15, 2009, 03:39:28 PM: The AutoPuzzles league is here: http://www.f1manager.info/index.php?do=ranking&sub_id=139

The password is: AutoPuzzles

Looking forward to seeing all of you there.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: ImpishGrin on March 15, 2009, 04:31:53 PM: I'm in. Not sure what it's about, but I'm always in :D

And while we're at net games, why don't you guys take a look at BATracer? I've been playing every day for the last three years and am not bored yet :)

There are around 20 different racing series now - F1 1986/1997/1999/2002/2005-2009, LMS, A1GP, ChampCar/IRL, BTCC, club racing, V8 Supercars and others. 111,000 players as of today, of which I guess about 10% play regularly.

http://batracer.com/-1FrontPage.htm?hz
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 15, 2009, 08:10:04 PM: WOO HOO!!! I'm in second place!!!!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 16, 2009, 01:37:40 PM: Otto?

Stephen M?

Ray B?

Tifosi?

Bezor?

Allan L?

Allemano?

Paul Jaray?

Anyone?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Paul Jaray on March 16, 2009, 01:52:37 PM: I do follow F1, but I'm not really into it, and I've just time for this site and my hobby!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 16, 2009, 02:25:55 PM: Quote from: Ultra on March 16, 2009, 01:37:40 PM
Otto?

I signed up this morning. Unless you mean the other Otto.

You know, 130 million just doesn't stretch as far as it used to. ^-^
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on March 19, 2009, 10:26:39 AM: Quote from: Otto Puzzell on March 16, 2009, 02:25:55 PM
Quote from: Ultra on March 16, 2009, 01:37:40 PM
Otto?

You know, 130 million just doesn't stretch as far as it used to. ^-^

You noticed that too, huh?

I'm in!

Let the fun begin!

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 19, 2009, 11:26:18 AM: Woo-hoo!
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: faksta on March 20, 2009, 12:15:10 PM: Joined.
Now the thing is not to forget that I did it and to check it from time to time :p
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 20, 2009, 12:17:05 PM: Quote from: faksta on March 20, 2009, 12:15:10 PM
Joined.
Now the thing is not to forget that I did it and to check it from time to time :p

The postings to this thread should help to remind you.

;)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: GRAYWOLF on March 20, 2009, 03:13:33 PM: As long as you have the notifications on and they are delivered.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 29, 2009, 03:57:20 AM: I am now leading the entire F1 Manager league. Perhaps this is finally my season.

8)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: faksta on March 29, 2009, 04:22:18 AM: Nah..bad result for me, but I've got an excuse - I firstly thought that the game is supposed to run by another scenario, like the one I have played shortly before: you get your team and then there is a series of virtual races, where the results are almost evntually generated. The n I realised the results will depend on real races, but it was too late, as I have already wasted my whole budget then :P
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: ImpishGrin on March 29, 2009, 04:49:54 AM: Bt you can change your team within the available budget anytime.

BTW: The site's not eorking for me today. Is it dead for everyone?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 29, 2009, 04:52:38 AM: Quote from: ImpishGrin on March 29, 2009, 04:49:54 AM
Bt you can change your team within the available budget anytime.

BTW: The site's not eorking for me today. Is it dead for everyone?

Right after the races their server gets real busy and doesn't always work like you would want it to. Check with it in a while and it will return.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: faksta on March 29, 2009, 04:59:58 AM: Yeah, thanks, I know I can change the team, so that's what I did now (with the available 4,3m :D )
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on March 29, 2009, 08:37:19 PM: Quote from: Ultra on March 29, 2009, 03:57:20 AM
I am now leading the entire F1 Manager league. Perhaps this is finally my season.

Congrats! You and 320 of your closest friends appear to have the same strategy :)

I'm still slapping my forehead, having realized all to late that for the cost of the engine I upgraded to, I could have had BOTH drivers from the same team, which of course pays out more than twice as much for a given result. I have no idea how I missed that. I'm so used to competitive drivers being outside the reach of starting $$ that I didn't check it in detail. Oops. The Burrow Owls will have to retreat to the burrow for a re-grouping & recrimination session. :)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 29, 2009, 09:05:43 PM: Quote from: Stephen M on March 29, 2009, 08:37:19 PM
Quote from: Ultra on March 29, 2009, 03:57:20 AM
I am now leading the entire F1 Manager league. Perhaps this is finally my season.

Congrats! You and 320 of your closest friends appear to have the same strategy :)

My team is already changed.

;)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Tifosi on March 30, 2009, 12:10:19 AM: Quote from: Ultra on March 29, 2009, 03:57:20 AM
I am now leading the entire F1 Manager league. Perhaps this is finally my season.

8)

That's what I thought last year...now I know how Lewis Hamilton felt after qualifying...

Dan
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: faksta on March 31, 2009, 06:33:17 AM: Didn't they have to re-count the points after Trulli's disqualification, by the way? I'm receiving a bit of extra cash in that case together with Glock and Toro Rosso's...
Or is it because I have changed my team already?
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 31, 2009, 08:04:39 AM: Quote from: faksta on March 31, 2009, 06:33:17 AM
Didn't they have to re-count the points after Trulli's disqualification, by the way? I'm receiving a bit of extra cash in that case together with Glock and Toro Rosso's...
Or is it because I have changed my team already?

Don't know.

:huh:
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Stephen M on April 02, 2009, 11:34:28 PM: Quote from: faksta on March 31, 2009, 06:33:17 AM
Didn't they have to re-count the points after Trulli's disqualification, by the way? I'm receiving a bit of extra cash in that case together with Glock and Toro Rosso's...
Or is it because I have changed my team already?

You should have received the extra cash today. The big catch is that if you'd already made a change, AND you roll back your team to make a different change, the extra cash is gone. I found this out the hard way. At least it wasn't a whole lot of money, and there's still a chance they'll get it fixed before the database locks tomorrow.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: faksta on April 04, 2009, 09:03:37 AM: Yes, I've received some extra 500k ::)
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on April 04, 2009, 09:08:58 AM: http://www.f1manager.info/?do=forum&a=showtopic&sub_id=2&topic_id=1940
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 01, 2010, 04:54:27 AM: :lurk:
Quote
We are currently working very hard on some site updates for the 2010 season. We will come online somewhere in the middle of February.

Just around the corner.
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: MG on February 01, 2010, 06:33:16 AM: Considering some of the "issues" this operation suffered last year, would it be wise to investigate shifting to the Fantasy F1 program hosted by ITV-F1.com? I know nothing of it, but have a general feeling it might be better managed.

Thoughts? ???
Title: Re: F1 Manager
Post by: Ultra on March 01, 2010, 11:36:57 PM: Could try this one too:

http://www.f1racemanager.com/

We need to decide and get signing up. I'll give it a couple of days and then set us up a league somewhere.

Would appreciate feedback.