ORC

Kol Bailey · Aug 8, 2012

Looks awesome! I've got a question, how did you get the F1 engineers to help you out?

AshMcConnell · Aug 9, 2012

Kol Bailey said:
Looks awesome! I've got a question, how did you get the F1 engineers to help you out?

Hi Koi,

Thanks

. We were actually helping them out in a way, we were building them a "driver-in-the-loop" simulator. I'm not too sure how much I can say as I was under an NDA, but the F1 team unfortunately had to leave F1 due to lack of budget, so you can probably guess

To be clear it was Gregor's physics engine that was evaluated and used by the F1 team, I was about to get more involved, but unfortunately they ran out of money and bowed out of F1

It was a shame, but an interesting opportunity. We loved seeing around the F1 factory, I even sat in an F1 car....at 6 ft 2 inches I didn't fit

Kol Bailey · Aug 10, 2012

AshMcConnell said:
Hi Koi,

Thanks . We were actually helping them out in a way, we were building them a "driver-in-the-loop" simulator. I'm not too sure how much I can say as I was under an NDA, but the F1 team unfortunately had to leave F1 due to lack of budget, so you can probably guess

To be clear it was Gregor's physics engine that was evaluated and used by the F1 team, I was about to get more involved, but unfortunately they ran out of money and bowed out of F1

It was a shame, but an interesting opportunity. We loved seeing around the F1 factory, I even sat in an F1 car....at 6 ft 2 inches I didn't fit

That's cool! I still don't have an idea of what team it was..but I'll do some more thinking. Anyways, good luck with the sim.

nijeat · Aug 19, 2012

Umm...Spyk**..?

AshMcConnell · Aug 19, 2012

Not quite

They were bought by Midland if I remember correctly

AshMcConnell · Aug 19, 2012

Oh sorry, I was wrong, Spyker bought out Midland, then they got bought out by Force India

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyker_F1

Aidan Keranen · Aug 19, 2012

they didn't happen to originate from that country inbetween canada and mexico?

AshMcConnell · Aug 20, 2012

LOL, 20 questions. Nope, not even close

Last clue. It was named after / founded by an 80s/90s F1 driver

I've said too much already, I won't confirm or deny from now on

Aidan Keranen · Aug 20, 2012

ohhh. wow. really? simulator's went that far back? this one has been coming for a long time then!!
....i think i'm fairly sure of the team, but we'll keep it hush hush

how long does a NDA apply for then is my only other question...

AshMcConnell · Aug 26, 2012

That far back? It's only 4 years ago

I don't know if the NDA still applies, they don't exist any more, in any form if I understand correctly. I just don't want any lawyers coming to my door

. Although saying the name wouldn't be a breach of an NDA I don't think. I'll have to try and find it

Aidan Keranen · Aug 27, 2012

you're kidding? i was wrong again.

i think i just might give up on this whole f1 thing

nijeat · Aug 30, 2012

Haha Japan?

Aidan Keranen · Aug 30, 2012

it took me all day, BUT I WORKED IT OUT ON WEDNESDAY!!!

proud of myself

spamsac · Sep 14, 2012

For those of you following/interested in ORC, there are a couple of articles I have written which might be of interest to you:

http://ravsim.com/2012/08/27/orc-formally-s/
http://ravsim.com/2012/09/13/online-racing-championship-exclusive-first-drive/

Cheers,
Simon

Aidan Keranen · Sep 14, 2014

There has been news recently of ORC, seems Ash and his crew are working well and are preparing to possibly move into some alpha testing in a few months.
As someone who has been watching this and it's progress, it is looking good.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlineRacingChampionship?fref=nf
Website: http://onlineracingchampionship.com/page?id=1

Hopefully we can see @AshMcConnell back here soon!

AshMcConnell · Sep 14, 2014

Thanks for the mention Aidan - I'm still here lurking

*Evil Laugh*

It is just me on the development side at the moment (Gregor did the physics engine, but it's pretty much done) so progress will be slow. I've went part time in "real" work (3 days / week) so I can get a bit more of ORC done, so hopefully progress won't be quite as slow as it has been

If you want more regular updates feel free to follow me on twitter AshMcConnell for the most detail and orc (for the headlines)

AshMcConnell · Apr 11, 2015

Hi Folks, just to let everyone know, if you would like to get involved in alpha testing ORC I have opened the alpha test forums for bug reporting and feedback

http://siroccoracing.com/forums/

All the best,
- Ash