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Tony Kelley has done a nice NASCAR 3 cockpit...it's currently only available in 1024x768 resolution, but it's superb...check it out here! Rich Hovey sent us a link to his page where he describes his 'screen magnifier'. Interesting concept, we've not tried it out yet, but it could be worth a look, and very cheap as well! Synchroplay and TrackAction are working on providing a standardized car file designation for league drivers...check it out if you're interested in doing some standard league carsets. Don Sklenka is doing a CART Fantasy league...you can check it out or join up at UFRacing. Troy Scott of SimRacer's Community emailed us to let us know that he's taking registrations from sim racer's worldwide to allow people to see who else lives close to them and find another local racer...go check it out! And less I forget and Honda Vince whoops up on me with his 11 second Civic, him and Adrian have put up some new updated paintjobs for the N99 touring cars at IWCCCARS...to go along with Stan-da-man-down-under's new bodies. The dedicated server that is included in NASCAR Legends is undergoing
further refinements and is being tested by a small group of outside testers.
They won't say much to you about what they're doing because they're under
nondisclosure. We haven't announced any plan for releasing the dedicated
server for N3 but we are actively working on multiplayer enhancements for
NASCAR Racing 3 and NASCAR Legends, and we intend to release these
enhancements to a wider group as soon as they're complete and ready for
prime time. If you've got comments, bug reports, or feature requests for multiplayer
enhancements to N3 and NLegends, please send email to server_help@papy.com. We're particularly interested in getting feedback about NASCAR Legends right
now, because there are enhancements in the multiplayer security and packet
protocols in NASCAR Legends that should make for a better multiplayer
experience. We need feedback to know if these enhancements work as designed
in the real world.
Latest Updates
10 Jan - Mutiny in the Stands...
There has been a bit of an uproar lately about posting of copyrighted products on the internet for sim racing, and people are wondering what's to blame and why is it wrong...however, we've taken the bull by the horns and let you know EXACTLY what's going on... 9 Jan - SCGT New Pages
"Honda" Vince and the rest of the guys have done a great job and put up a new bunch of SCGT pages...check them out!
8 Jan - News, News, and more News...
The Pits Grand National Car Club is going well...we've had alot of people sign up, and had some great racing online. Here's the finish of the Martinsville race we ran this afternoon...great racing! Thanks to Sean and Tim Wheatley for putting this all together. If you are interested in getting into some great online Legends racing, or have a Legends league and would like advertise it, come on down and join us!
Chris Myers of the Black Flag II awarded us their Sim Site of the Week award...we thank ya, Chris! 1 Jan - Racing into the New Year...
The Pits own Sean Staples and Tim Wheatley have joined together to bring NASCAR Legends racers a new group...The Pits Grand National Car Club. Since there seems to be a lack of online Legends racing, we've put together this group to help Legends racers find other Legends racers. The other idea behind this is to allow racers who want clean races to be able to find other clean racers. Racing league administrators are welcome to join as well.
The TPTCC Winter Tour is here...go to the TPTCC link at left to join up for the winter season. This winter tour will have both V8s and 2 liters, and will visit a version of Australia that has not been released to anyone before. 1 Jan 2000 0000 hrs, 1 sec- First Utilities of the Millenium
Of course, it had to be us! While you're nursing that lead head (and we know it wasn't a side on impact with the wall that did it to you), you can peruse Gilles' new CarEdit...edits BOTH bodies from NL and N3 now! 29 Dec - Daytona Flattened...
We heard from an 'official' source today that there is nothing to the rumour of the Daytona track being added into any NASCAR products next year. That doesn't mean it won't happen, that just means that at this time there is no official plans/agreement to do so. 27 Dec - Update to the N4 preview...
We've heard from several people who obviously have SEEN this product with their own eyes, and it is what was originally supposed to be NASCAR 3, before it was cancelled in favor of what we got for N3. However, the anonymous person who sent us the original pics said that this was being tested for N4, so we'll see what else we can find out. 23 Dec - DOH!
Sorry, we previously announced 'NASCAR 3' as the new photos, but it's for NASCAR 4, although one of the interior menus says 'NASCAR 3', however, we do have one unconfirmed rumour to report from another mailed-in source that Daytona may be available with the Truck add-on to NASCAR 3 released next year...more info as it becomes available. 23 Dec - Spy Photos...
an anonymous poster sent us some interesting stuff this morning...some spy shots of...wait for it...drum roll...Papyrus' NASCAR 4! Take a full look at some of the details of the up and coming replacement for the aged NASCAR 2 engine here! And that's not the only good news today, 2 days from Christmas...we're giving you a nice Christmas pressie! The new GPL oval converter is done! And you can get it right here! Note: the new converter is designed for those who would like to race these tracks online, as the AI is not sorted for them. However, if any GPL gurus would like to take a stab at that and do some of it, please let us know...As well, the Atlanta and Talladega conversions MUST be taken from N3, they will not work from other versions. 21 Dec - Winging their way...
to your computer, there are new updates to the NASCAR Legends Realism Project, some great information and detailed pictures of the winged warriors involved... 16 Dec - It's HERE!
Jim Getzen has taken care of a new section at The Pits, our Dirt Track Racing section! Click on the menu at left, and you'll see what Jim has to bring you... 14 Dec - And the Winner IS...
Well, the 3rd Annual Bullrun 1000 is finally done...and what a race it was! Wet track, dark track, everything was there for the entire 171 laps of the Bullrun 1000. Yep, that's 625 miles! We'd like to thank Jon Van Ginneken for the Bullrun 2K track that was run this year, and all the competitors who got involved in the event. The winners? Well, for the V8 class, Goy Larsen and Stuart Brown of The Pits Performance Team took the win with an average lap of 118 mph around the circuit. The winners of the 2 Liter Touring cars was Sandy Robinson and David Hastie of Aussie Racing with an average over the full race of 116 mph. And I will be happy to add that yours truly and Jim Kerekes of IWCCCARS took 2nd in the V8 class for a Pits sweep of the top 2 spots...and Sandy and David took 3rd! In touring, the Paul 'Black Cat' Hamilton/Adrian Collier IWCCCARS/TSR Honda took 2nd, while the James Altemus/Trevor Blevins Chevy took 3rd for SS Motorsports. Congrats to all for another great event!
12 Dec - Hail to the Champs!
Dmitry Nekryukov (Group A, Russia), Adrian Collier (Group B,Canada) and Kevin Jurasinski (Group C,USA) won the championships in TPTCC in their respective groups. Congrats to these guys, and here's what they got for their troubles...a nice little trophy! 12 Dec - Behind the Power Curve...
See what happens when I leave for a couple of days? First, DTR has a patch out, and you can get it from WizardWorks. Our DTR page should be up shortly. Next, Motorsims has announced a Trans Am sim! Here's the full details. Third, we've got some new updates, see the sidebar for what has been updated. Forth, Stu and Stan have been hard at work on a new cockpit guide, you can find it from the Stockcars > Cockpits page. Fifth, Lew of Lew's Wheels could no longer support Lew's Wheels, so we offered to host it! Look left if you're interested in seeing some great ideas and a complete how-to for building your own wheel. 6 Dec - New Reviews!
We finally have our DTR review done, and also we have a review on a great product, a cockpit simulator! The guys at SimPros sent us a demo version to race with, and we posted the review here...check the reviews page. 4 Dec - Later than Normal!
But who's normal? OK, so we finally updated alot of pages...the NASCAR FAQ, the Quikfix guide, the multiplayer page...so all you who are expecting some nice toys on Christmas can come here to figure out the instruction booklet! ;]
26 Nov - Birthday Boy!
Some of you may have remembered that it's The Pits birthday this time of year...then again, maybe not. But at any rate, you probably remember that we usually revamp the site to celebrate our birthday, and here we are for 2000! Four years on the 'net, and we're happy to be here! As well, here's a review of the ACT Labs RS-Shifter for you to peruse...thanks to Jason of the RS2 League for the review...
24 Nov - Legendary Downloads...
Tons of new stuff for NASCAR Legends, upgrade to the sounds, new decals from Bill Anderson, new track converters for some old tracks for Legends..and a pitwall patch for Charlotte...all from Dave "Trackman" Turman. 24 Nov - Keep Truckin'...
No Grateful Dead song here, but Papyrus will be releasing a truck add-on for N3 in March, according to Craig, of Sierra. One can surmise it will again include the tracks that the trucks run that don't appear in N3...and maybe even a re-released Portland International (roadcourse from ICR2)? One can only hope... 23 Nov - We've been Converted...
Or is it Converting? At any rate, we've got new converters from NASCAR Legends to N99 & N3. Check them out on the Stockcar pages (tracks). NOTE: You MUST have NASCAR Legends to use the converters. 22 Nov - Speaking of Reopening...
Sim Cyberworld has done it, finally got their own server, you can find them now at simcyberworld.com. Good, on ya Chas, 'bout time we saw you running with something new! Considering that you're over the hill anyway... ;] 19 Nov - The Grand Reopening...
Since it IS my birthday today, thought I would pass out a pressie for everyone else. Yes, it's been almost two years since my other site, Castle Graphics, disappeared from the 'net. But it's finally back up now, and you can browse it to your heart's content...lots of racing pictures on the graphics pages... 15 Nov - Backslapping all around...
I want to personally thank Tim Wortman of NASSCAR, for helping finish out the IROC 2000 series for the drivers...round of kudoes to Tim. As well, thanks to Ken Noffsinger of AeroWarriors, who has given quite a bit of time and effort to helping IWCCCARS get some realistic cars out for NASCAR Legends...a round of kudoes to Ken. Oh, and BTW, Ken, when do I get to drive your Ramo Stott Superbird? ;] 15 Nov - Admiral Nelson at it again...
Marc Nelson is revamping SimRacing Online, and while he is, you can check out a great review of NASCAR Legends there. As well, we have MORE NASCAR Legends updates for you, some new cars at IWCCCARS, as well as a revision to Gilles' new 3do bodies...see our Stockcar section for details. We also have an indepth look at the difference between a Superbird and Daytona in the realism section. Within the week, we should have conversions to allow you to run our N@50 Myrtle Beach and Nashville 1970 in NASCAR Legends. 11 Nov - 1999 Bullrun 1000
Ready to reenact The Bathurst 1000? Want to simulate some endurance driving? Well, the Bullrun 1000 is upon us again, and we're taking signups until Wednesday. Two classes again this year, the V8s (to simulate either the Aussie V8s running this weekend at Bathurst, and the new DTM 2000 German series) and the 2 liter tourers. Grab your parter and spin her around...or get her to take the Bull by the horns with you! You only need TPTCC99 and a copy of N99 to run. 11 Nov - Hang Ten Again!
Want to see something really neat? Click here for something that our friend Kevin S. found while surfing...if you ever thought you had patience...you're NO match for this guy. Yes, it IS racing related... 11 Nov - Hang Ten!
If you're out surfing the 'net, here's a good site for Legends fans (of both the GPL and NASCAR variety)...Tim Wheatley's site. 11 Nov - New Old Stockcars...
We've got some great new stuff in the stockcar section, including some new stuff for Legends...check it out. Gilles has been a busy person, and has gotten out some new toys for car bodies... 8 Nov - Language Lesson #1...German
German word for "ruined fortress" - Burgruine. From the rec.autos.simulators discussion of where in the heck is the castle in GPL at The Ring. Now, don't you feel better? ;] Incidentally, the castle is at the end of the long straight on the right. Don't blink, or you'll miss it! Of course, as slow as I travel the Ring, I get a nice leisurely view... 8 Nov - Dedicated Legend
Papyrus IS using a dedicated server for NASCAR Legends, but they are merely testing at the moment...here's what Charlie Heath of Papy said about it...
7 Nov - Site of the Month
Site of the Month is a few days late this month, but that's ok...got a good site for ya. High Gear has been doing news now for a little over a year, and they get the Site of the Month award for November. 7 Nov - Honda Vinny does SCGT
Our own Honda Vinny has taken over SCGT since I've been slacking...check out the new stuff, and he's got alot more planned! 6 Nov - Not Dead Yet...
Here's a belated news announcement that ICR2 fans will enjoy...Check out CR3 Motorsports for some great new ICR2 stuff, including a cockpit with a Momo wheel! 6 Nov - The Real Deal...
Here's the GPL 1.2 patches...for real this time! ;]
6 Nov - Touring, Touring, Touring...
Well, Touring Cars are getting popular, now a sim based on the Swedish Touring Car Championship will be available in mid Nov. Old NATCC fans will see what happened to the PacWest Racing Dodge Stratus, as they are racing in the STCC. There will be 6 tracks, including the REAL version of Mantorp Park, and Artic Circle Raceway, which according to our Norway Mirror Admin Goy...is a superb new racetrack. Digital Illusions and Bonnier Multimedia are producing the sim, which will be released in Europe only. Time to find friends in Scandanavia...
3 Nov - TPTCC99 Version 1.0 FINAL!
You heard it right! We finally got TPTCC99v1.0 done...and you can get it from the TPTCC website. Already people have said it's our best patch ever...well, ok, we'll go with that! ;]
3 Nov - Patch for AMA Superbike
Motorsims has released a patch for AMA Superbike, here's the details and places to download.
3 Nov - NIS Crowns Champ!
Scott Hayden of NIS sent us this year end roundup of NIS's season, check out the details! And ole Grandy came in second! (With emphasis on the 'OLE'!) ;]
27 Oct - Ouch!
Man, 10 emails on this...guess a few people want THIS demo! ;] The Spirit of Speed's PROPER website address is http://www.spiritofspeed1937.com. In my defence, I will say that Nicola from Broadsword Interactive told me the wrong addy! It was her fault! (Sorry, Nicola, but I wasn't going to take ALL the blame for that one...) You're Welcome! ;]
26 Sep - Back to the Closet
ICR2, CPR, GP2, MGPRS and F1RS can now all be found in the archives. These pages will no longer be actively updated, but if we find something neat out there for them, we will add it.
10 Sep - Grab hold, Bandwagon coming through...
On the heels of TEN's announcement of cancellation of NASCAR Racing, another organization is adding another possible racing server to the fray. Read the details here. As well, we can announce that The Pits is looking seriously at having a server set up for dedicated touring car racing, but nothing concrete as of yet.
9 Sep - OnlineRacing.net to replace TEN?
Everett Clark, the 'CEO' of OnlineRacing.net, is putting forth his server as a possible replacement for TEN. Read the full details here.
3 MAY - Great Utility
Donald English emailed us to let us know he's got a utility posted that will total up your NROS points, and let you know how many points you need to gain another skill level. Makes it easy to decide how hard you need to try to win races. (HA, HA..on NROS, everyone wants to win at the end of lap 1) You can get it at Donald's NASCAR2 Page.
Cheers!
Jan Kohl
Dec 1999
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