Grand Prix 4 Touring Car Championship - Season 4

Deleted member 161052 · May 23, 2015

Vimal Ana said:
Damn dismal season for me and toyota

For me it's even more dismal than you and your team

Aidan Keranen · May 23, 2015

Milos said:
exactly. Perhaps giving quali guys a slight bit more money but race guys more points (from race 3)? That could get interesting near the end of the season I think.

however it still hasn't been shown enough interest by others.

Well it shouldn't matter. You've said that you want to change the thinking towards upgrades. This completely changes it. If you want to change it because you feel it would work, do it. If you don't, well I eagerly await what you intend to change.

Milos · May 23, 2015

I'll have to think a bit of the negative consequences again, I don't want the S4 domination to repeat again, but then I don't want 11 teams battling for the title either due to different strategy. Maybe it'll require some sponsor changes.

anyway, onto the next season's calendar. It will contain 10 races, and for the first time Spa won't be a fixed season finale, Bathurst won't be fixed either (but that's why there are two 2KF1 teams I guess

). 10 teams will get the opportunity to vote, so ART will stand out of this one as the moderator (what, I have the other team anyway

)
I don't care if two races end up in the same country.
So team owners, consult your teammates and post the track you want to see. Order of tracks will be made by me. You are given 4 days to complete the vote.

Milos · May 23, 2015

ok so as the manager of Eipekkusu Racing since Andy sold the team to me, I vote for Montreal (finally!)

Aidan Keranen · May 23, 2015

Milos said:
I'll have to think a bit of the negative consequences again, I don't want the S4 domination to repeat again, but then I don't want 11 teams battling for the title either due to different strategy. Maybe it'll require some sponsor changes.

what? How on earth is this a problem?

Milos · May 23, 2015

Aidan Keranen said:
what? How on earth is this a problem?

I'd rather have that than OMR (or any other team) dominating the season if it ends up being that, but I'd still prefer a balance that is built in the first few races. I guess retirements will play that role.

Tim.E · May 23, 2015

Milos said:
I'd rather have that than OMR (or any other team) dominating the season if it ends up being that, but I'd still prefer a balance that is built in the first few races. I guess retirements will play that role.

Nah agree with Aidan, would like to see more teams battling for the championship than just one team completely dominating

Milos · May 23, 2015

Tim Engberink said:
would like to see more teams battling for the championship than just one team completely dominating

that's what I said.. I just said I'd prefer a balence, like 3-4, maybe 5 teams battling for it.

Tim.E · May 23, 2015

Milos said:
that's what I said.. I just said I'd prefer a balence, like 3-4, maybe 5 teams battling for it.

Yeah the same, maybe reducing qualifying sponsor money will help.

Milos · May 23, 2015

I'm thinking to apply Aidan's idea. Just gives the midfield teams that ability to risk a bit, to go for something completely different (but then, I said that for the F sponsors too didn't I?). But, the option that was the safest in the last 4 seasons isn't that known to be safe anymore. I'm thinking to make the sponsor rewards just a bit tighter for both quali and race. I don't want to reduce quali, race would be too powerful then. Remember, we want it equal. I'll see the best scenario for both and see how it will work later, right now I'm building the budgets etc. in my excel file.

Aidan Keranen · May 23, 2015

I don't understand why you don't want having nearer to 11 teams fighting. This allows every driver to feel worthwhile, creates and extends interest (which seemingly has dropped for some people...)
If 11 teams have a strategy that works, that they take risks that pay off, why are we sitting here saying: nah this would be bad. Good on everyone for full realizing a completely equal and fair championship.

Tim.E · May 23, 2015

Milos said:
I'm thinking to apply Aidan's idea. Just gives the midfield teams that ability to risk a bit, to go for something completely different (but then, I said that for the F sponsors too didn't I?). But, the option that was the safest in the last 4 seasons isn't that known to be safe anymore. I'm thinking to make the sponsor rewards just a bit tighter for both quali and race. I don't want to reduce quali, race would be too powerful then. Remember, we want it equal. I'll see the best scenario for both and see how it will work later, right now I'm building the budgets etc. in my excel file.

Yep, that's fine. Reducing sponsor money would tighten up the gap more.

Milos · May 23, 2015

Aidan Keranen said:
I don't understand why you don't want having nearer to 11 teams fighting. This allows every driver to feel worthwhile, creates and extends interest (which seemingly has dropped for some people...)
If 11 teams have a strategy that works, that they take risks that pay off, why are we sitting here saying: nah this would be bad. Good on everyone for full realizing a completely equal and fair championship.

cheers for that Aidan, once you got "interest" into your post it attracted my interest immidiately