GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread

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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 21, 2013 09:51PM
Posted by: Mullet345
Awesome news. Looking forward to seeing MPR's livery. But, will it be the same as usual? Or something completely new? Guess I'll wait until the launch takes place to find out.




Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 21, 2013 10:11PM
Posted by: Carlitox
Ferrari2007 Wrote:
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> You are all cordially invited to the launch of
> Martini Paddock Racing's Season 9 challenger in
> Turin.
>
> No expense has been spared as MPR prepare to
> launch the car to claim the team's first
> Constructors' Championship.
>
> Defending Drivers' Champion Ed Greenhalgh shall be
> present, alongside Charrel Jalving, Monil Santilal
> and Gigi Silverstre.
>
> It is certain to be one of the events of the
> season, so whatever you do, be in Turin.


Will I be having extra Martini as per my role as development driver? And will Charrel bring pizza? That would be kick-a** :-)



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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 21, 2013 10:23PM
Posted by: mortal
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But, will it be the same as usual? Or something completely new?

Someone is asking questions...... ;)


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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 21, 2013 10:25PM
Posted by: Rico
Mullet345 Schreef:
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> Awesome news. Looking forward to seeing MPR's
> livery. But, will it be the same as usual? Or
> something completely new? Guess I'll wait until
> the launch takes place to find out.


I love how he cant stop himself from asking the questions and then follow it up as if a big spoof is coming.

I Always imagine his last sentence to sound like the voice of "Coming up next week in a new pisode of AMC's ... " well, you get the idea.

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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 21, 2013 11:20PM
Posted by: Ferrari2007
Greg, you'll have to come along to the event and see.

After paying an entry fee of course, which helps us pay for Ed's enormous salary ;)

Come on guys, play nice.

Carlos, you can have anything you want mate, as long as you remember to have 'back problems' at ONE this season ;)



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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 22, 2013 01:42AM
Posted by: senna9194
Ferrari2007 Wrote:
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> Greg, you'll have to come along to the event and
> see.
>
> After paying an entry fee of course, which helps
> us pay for Ed's enormous salary ;)
>
> Come on guys, play nice.
>
> Carlos, you can have anything you want mate, as
> long as you remember to have 'back problems' at
> ONE this season ;)


Maybe we should talk about my reward. Afterall I'm hosting the presentation!

Argh, I need some money to buy a decent car (ricardo won't repair the one I got last year if I don't win the WDC) ;)



My GPGSL Career



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/22/2013 01:42AM by senna9194.
Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 22, 2013 01:55AM
Posted by: Macca25
Incident 2k9 Wrote:
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> Macca25 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > FINALLY, someone who is willing to speak there
> > mind. It's well and good to
> > blow smoke up peoples a**'s but sometimes a
> livery
> > just looks bad.
> >
> > I respect Dan for saying what he actually
> thinks,
> > I have seen way to many
> > cars that are less than average and been heaped
> > with praise, it's all well
> > and good to be nice but come on people, if its
> > bad, dont be afraid to say so.
>
> Regardless, I'm a fan of the JHR and I'm sure
> others here are too.
>
> Anyway Nath, you're something of a graphic
> designer, no? Anyway, I'm sure you know all too
> well about the values of constructive criticism.
> When team owners often produce their liveries,
> people will offer a bit of advice or what they
> think would work. For example, I posted a
> provisional Pulsar Racing Team livery a while back
> just to get some feedback and everyone was very
> helpful in offering ideas and opinions. It's now
> something that I'd be incredibly proud to present
> when I eventually pick up a team in the future.
>
> At the end of the day though; whether anyone else
> likes it or not, it's still up for the team owner
> to decide. For example, I'd love to see you get
> your crayons out again for a slightly revised MAC,
> but ultimately it's your choice whether you stick
> or twist.


I understand that, and it's good to get constructive criticism, that is actually what
I want people to do. The thing I said I wasn't a fan of is that people just heap praise
on someone. Don't baby people, let them know your true thoughts which gives
them a choice to ultimately (like you said) stick to there livery if that is what they
want or take on board the changes offered up.

As for a revised MAC livery, I may have time to make a few small changes but it
want be a drastic overhaul.



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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 23, 2013 02:49AM
Posted by: JohnWarrington
Macca25 Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Incident 2k9 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Macca25 Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > FINALLY, someone who is willing to speak
> there
> > > mind. It's well and good to
> > > blow smoke up peoples a**'s but sometimes a
> > livery
> > > just looks bad.
> > >
> > > I respect Dan for saying what he actually
> > thinks,
> > > I have seen way to many
> > > cars that are less than average and been
> heaped
> > > with praise, it's all well
> > > and good to be nice but come on people, if
> its
> > > bad, dont be afraid to say so.
> >
> > Regardless, I'm a fan of the JHR and I'm sure
> > others here are too.
> >
> > Anyway Nath, you're something of a graphic
> > designer, no? Anyway, I'm sure you know all too
> > well about the values of constructive
> criticism.
> > When team owners often produce their liveries,
> > people will offer a bit of advice or what they
> > think would work. For example, I posted a
> > provisional Pulsar Racing Team livery a while
> back
> > just to get some feedback and everyone was very
> > helpful in offering ideas and opinions. It's
> now
> > something that I'd be incredibly proud to
> present
> > when I eventually pick up a team in the future.
> >
> > At the end of the day though; whether anyone
> else
> > likes it or not, it's still up for the team
> owner
> > to decide. For example, I'd love to see you get
> > your crayons out again for a slightly revised
> MAC,
> > but ultimately it's your choice whether you
> stick
> > or twist.
>
>
> I understand that, and it's good to get
> constructive criticism, that is actually what
> I want people to do. The thing I said I wasn't a
> fan of is that people just heap praise
> on someone. Don't baby people, let them know your
> true thoughts which gives
> them a choice to ultimately (like you said) stick
> to there livery if that is what they
> want or take on board the changes offered up.
>
> As for a revised MAC livery, I may have time to
> make a few small changes but it
> want be a drastic overhaul.

Looking forward to seeing it. I don't think the car needs a massive overhaul anyway. I could do with a new lid though. I've had the same one since season 2


Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 24, 2013 10:31PM
Posted by: Twigster151
Well I think it's safe to say things well and truely hit the fan ;)

First thank you for all the kind words on the livery and the negative ones as well, it's nice to have two sides of the argument to look at.

On the colour scheme I did not mean to attempt to rip off either the TNR of the seaon 4 TSS (which was a beautiful car my I add, unfortunately that was a little before my time) and in fact I think the current colour scheme is either the ninth or tenth one I settled on whilst designing the damn thing, so even if I doesn't change this year I wouldn't be surprised to see a change for season 10.

I know my livery may not be the most breath taking car to hit the track in recent years but at the end of the day I am quite a fan of my rather basic design and honestly, that's all I really care about. So for the time being at least, I'm going to leave it untouched.

@John

Apologies if I offended you for altering your renders mate, I just didn't see the point in bothering you again for something so trival. If you still want to re-render the car I can send the files over :)

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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 25, 2013 07:46AM
Posted by: shep34
Twigster151 Wrote:
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> Well I think it's safe to say things well and
> truely hit the fan ;)
>
> First thank you for all the kind words on the
> livery and the negative ones as well, it's nice to
> have two sides of the argument to look at.
>
> On the colour scheme I did not mean to attempt to
> rip off either the TNR of the seaon 4 TSS (which
> was a beautiful car my I add, unfortunately that
> was a little before my time) and in fact I think
> the current colour scheme is either the ninth or
> tenth one I settled on whilst designing the damn
> thing, so even if I doesn't change this year I
> wouldn't be surprised to see a change for season
> 10.
>
> I know my livery may not be the most breath taking
> car to hit the track in recent years but at the
> end of the day I am quite a fan of my rather basic
> design and honestly, that's all I really care
> about. So for the time being at least, I'm going
> to leave it untouched.
>
> @John
>
> Apologies if I offended you for altering your
> renders mate, I just didn't see the point in
> bothering you again for something so trival. If
> you still want to re-render the car I can send the
> files over :)

At the end of the day, it is all opinions. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and as the team owner, YOUR opinion is really the only one that matters. If the team owner likes his teams livery, that is all at matters. Speaking of my own livery, I am about 95% happy, and always want to improve it somehow...





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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 25, 2013 01:12PM
Posted by: Turbo Lover
It would be handy when people reveal their new helmet and/or car livery, that they send me a link to download the psd-files of it. Thanks.



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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 25, 2013 04:44PM
Posted by: Incident 2k9
JohnWarrington Wrote:
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>
> Looking forward to seeing it. I don't think the
> car needs a massive overhaul anyway. I could do
> with a new lid though. I've had the same one
> since season 2

Hit me up via PM if you want something done to any specifications you have...



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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 28, 2013 05:32PM
Posted by: Charrel
Carlitox Schreef:
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> Ferrari2007 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > You are all cordially invited to the launch of
> > Martini Paddock Racing's Season 9 challenger in
> > Turin.
> >
> > No expense has been spared as MPR prepare to
> > launch the car to claim the team's first
> > Constructors' Championship.
> >
> > Defending Drivers' Champion Ed Greenhalgh shall
> be
> > present, alongside Charrel Jalving, Monil
> Santilal
> > and Gigi Silverstre.
> >
> > It is certain to be one of the events of the
> > season, so whatever you do, be in Turin.
>
>
> Will I be having extra Martini as per my role as
> development driver? And will Charrel bring pizza?
> That would be kick-a** :-)

There is always extra Martini! Or you want extra extra Martine? :-)
And yes, pizza for everyone! I do have to say, I need to get a raise to pay for a full season of pizza's or I need to add a sponsor to my portfolio!

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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 28, 2013 11:52PM
Posted by: danm
Just to clarify a few things RE: JHR:

1) I never 'demanded' the JHR be changed.
2) I merely expressed that I disliked it purely because it lacked both originality AND seemingly looked a little too similar to the TNR car. Likely unintentional, but judge for yourselves and you'll see where I am coming from...
3) JHR can do as they please, but I am just vocally making my disappointment known that their livery looks pretty much a fake TNR with the blue and white flipped in the same places.






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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 29, 2013 01:18AM
Posted by: Rod_vs
...

So hot here in Brazil!! Terrible...

Well, GPGSL members, can I send you all races when I use boost??


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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 29, 2013 01:57AM
Posted by: mortal
No, you submit your race boosts when the boost window opens for each event.


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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 30, 2013 10:31PM
Posted by: Ferrari2007
MPR reveal Season 9 challenger - [martinipaddockracing.wordpress.com]

Martini Paddock Racing has officially unveiled the car which they hope will take the Manchester-based outfit to its first Teams’ Championship in the GPGSL.

The team launched its Season 9 challenger, the MPR-08, at a glitzy venue in Turin, Italy at the home of long term partner the Martini & Rossi distillery.

The MPR-08, which will once again be powered by Lancia, with tyres supplied by Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli, will be the eighth car run in association with Martini, who celebrate their fifth year in the GPGSL.

MPR, who slipped to fourth in the Teams’ Championship last season, have signed the defending GPGSL champion Ed Greenhalgh to spear-head their attack on both titles in Season 9 to partner long-time driver Charrel Jalving, who enters his fourth season with the team.

"It is with great excitement that I stand here at the launch of the new MPR,” said Greenhalgh. “This season is a massive challenge for me to try and continue the same high standards at a new team.

“So far, the signs are great. Dan and the guys are extremely hard working and it's been interesting to see a different approach to the series. I am just looking forward to getting started!"

Jalving, who joined the team in Season 6, having started his career in the team’s testing programme in Season 2, while excited to be joined at MPR by Greenhalgh, will be aiming to battle his new team-mate for the drivers’ title, having finished a career best of fourth overall in Season 8.

“A great winter season (Captain Morgan, Pizza and watching sports) prepared me for the most exiting season so far.

“This season MPR has only one goal, winning the title, and to do this we brought in the Michael Schumacher of the GPGSL, Mr Ed Greenhalgh.

“I look very much forward working with the three times GPGSL champion,” added the Dutchman. “I hope he does not get four titles like Vettel, because my goal is to win from my teammate. I am sure there is a lot to learn from him, so we will see.

“I will announce some personal news soon, and yes, it has something to do with pizza.”

MPR Team Principal, and owner Dan Paddock, who has led the team since its inception in the GPGSL shared his delight at his team’s Season 9 driver line-up, explaining that he believes the team has a real chance of taking both titles this year.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Ed and Gianliugi to the team alongside Charrel and Monil,”said Paddock. “For sure this is the first time in a number of seasons that we have the capacity to go out there and challenge for the title.

“With Ed and Charrel we should be secured a heap of points for the team, while both have the ability to fight for the drivers’ title. I just hope they can keep it clean on the racetrack and maintain the excellent start that they have made to their partnership during the off-season.

“In the Testers’ Championship we have Monil and Gigi, who both have the chance of securing that title if they put a complete season together. Monil would have been in the fight in Season 8 himself if it had not been for his short spell substituting at MAC, while Gigi is looking to get his career back on track after two difficult seasons.”

Monil Santilal, who re-joined the GPGSL last year after an absence of three seasons, will continue in his testing role with MPR for a second season, with the Portuguese adamant that anything other than the Testers’ title would be a disappointment.

"Another season is upon us again,” said the Season 1 runner-up. “After a successful comeback last season, I'm excited for what is in store for this year.

“We've been lucky to be joined by Ed as a world champion in helping team and I to greater heights.

“I've got my eye set on that elusive championship in the Testers for this year and to improve on MPR's position in the constructors after we narrowly missed out on that 3rd place."

Gianluigi Silvestre will fill the second test seat at the Manchester-based squad, having joined from MAC Racing, a move which the Italian believes will allow him to rebuild his reputation, in the hope that he can one day make a return to racing in the GPGSL.

"I'm very happy to join a top team, even more because testing for them for some time will hopefully help me improving some of my weak points, qualifying above all.

Silvestre, who finished ninth in the Drivers’ Championship in Season 6 for ScalaGP added: “Maybe one day I will get another opportunity to show my skills in WDC and, whether it will be with MPR or not, spending some time testing will surely pay off."

Images courtesy of Matteo Scala, painting courtesy of Maikel de Boer and Matteo Scala, original design courtesy of Monil Santilal







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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 30, 2013 10:40PM
Posted by: mortal
Awesome looking car. :-)


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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: November 30, 2013 11:24PM
Posted by: JohnMaverick
Looks somewhat familiar ;) Other than this it's still a beauty. But since it looks better from the front than from the rear, I hope I'll see it often enough in my back mirrors.


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Re: GPGSL S9 - Team Launch Thread
Date: December 01, 2013 01:40AM
Posted by: Stoopid
Did it change? ;)



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