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This picture shows just how close Tsunoda was to hitting the cameraman in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The sponsors unfortunately aren’t. The whole reason it’s the way it is was to give sponsors more screen time

This picture shows just how close Tsunoda was to hitting the cameraman in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Tracking can be done, the rest of everything can’t, especially at F1 speeds.

Even professional grade cameras and lenses can’t reliably track f1 cars like that automatically. Photographers still frequently have to use manual focus to capture f1 cars due to the speed, and photography autofocus is much more advanced than video. Not to mention that TV cameras are fully manual in 99% of cases.

It doesn’t really make sense to change them, and even the closest thing we’ve got (the formula e remote cams) are still not fully capable of handling fast corners, straights or a few other things.

The logistics definitely don’t help either. If they didn’t have to setup and tear everything down every week it might allow for a bit more permanent infrastructure, which is going to likely be what’s needed for something like that.

This picture shows just how close Tsunoda was to hitting the cameraman in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

iirc these cameras stick out because you can’t really get the shot down the front straight from inside the fencing.

I believe most other tv cameras are this way on most circuits too

This picture shows just how close Tsunoda was to hitting the cameraman in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

Worth it for the shot

Camera operators are going to often be the last ones in unsafe positions because we still haven’t solved the remote camera problem yet. There’s too much latency to have the cameras that whip pan running on the remote tripods used in a few other series.

Should I or should I not use/bother with using Linux? (READ THE WHOLE POST) in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

You really don’t as long as you’re leaving the OS mostly standard. I’m a fairly high level power user of windows and I don’t think I use any of the 3 outside of development work.

[iRacing] how'd your week go? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I raced some nascar this time around and didn’t do too bad, my rig has been apart for a few months so I’m getting readjusted to sim driving as the winter sets in

Alpine poster for the 2024 United States GP in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Do a special livery just to not put it on the poster

#justalpinethings

Opinion: Why Unreal Engine is wrong for EA SPORTS WRC in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

You’re not finding any multiplayer game without some kind of kernel anticheat nowadays, not would you want to. If you think hacking is bad now, imagine how bad it’d be if memory edits were possible again and all the other methods that clientside protection does solve.

Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’ in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 month ago

Also as soon as they pay you out they either jack up the rates to recover what you paid or drop you entirely as you’re no longer profitable. It’s such a massive conflict of interest

Why is Mastodon struggling to survive? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

This is the thing a lot of Mastodon users seem to miss. I was on Twitter because of specific people and companies. They aren’t on Mastodon, so I have no use for it.

Haas F1 team agrees technical partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

I feel like this came out of nowhere, but this seems like it’s going to be a giant benefit for Haas as a team. We could very likely see Toyota Haas in the next couple years. It’d be huge for them to move away from the dependency on Dallara for both design and manufacturing and could see them become a whole lot more competitive

What is the next improvement to your setup? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I need a new rig soon, the F-GT is such an uncomfortable, low quality product that I just can’t justify the money on replacing.

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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team & Lewis Hamilton To Part Ways (www.mercedesamgf1.com)
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Mclaren Livery Reveal (www.mclaren.com)
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iRacing 23S4 Wrapped up! (lemmy.world)
 

For those with iRacing, how did Season 4 go for you? Make any progress towards some goals?

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Hot Lap Challenge | Round 5 (lemmy.world)
 

Welcome to Round 5 of the Hot Lap Challenge

  • Sim: Automobilista 2
  • Track: Bathurst 2020
  • Car: SuperV8
  • Weather: TimeTrial
  • Track: TimeTrial
  • Temperature: TimeTrial
  • Wind: TimeTrial

If you do not have Automobilista 2, please submit your times with the sim you are using, replicating the track conditions as closely as possible.

Please use the car’s default setup. You may only adjust fuel levels, tyres, TC, ABS, Brake Bias, and ERS deployment level.

You have until 01/12/2023 23:59 to submit your best lap. Please only submit times in a top level comment. If you have already submitted a lap and you improve, please edit your top level comment.

Please include a screenshot of your lap time for verification.

Notes

Last time out

It's been a while since our last challenge, but we're back!

Driver Time
itsmikeyd 1:30.314
SimpleDev 1:29.866
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Rallycross makes for some amazing pictures (lemmy.world)
 

This weekend I got the chance to shoot my first rallycross event. Despite literal inches of rain, it was some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera.

Nikon Z6, Z 24-70 2.8 S

70mm f7.1 1/1000s ISO 1000

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Trading Paints Credentials Leaked - CHANGE PASSWORDS (twitter.com)
 

Hadn't seen this posted, but for anyone who uses Trading Paints in conjunction with iRacing you need to go in and change passwords NOW!

There was a leak of 270,000 accounts with emails/passwords in md5 format (easily reversible to plaintext)

If you use the service make sure to reset your passwords asap and if you use the password shared on other services you should make sure to change it as well

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iRacing 1440 minutes (24hours) of Le Mans (lemmy.world)
 

Anyone want to run the 24 hour race at Le Mans in iRacing this weekend?

Don't currently have an endurance team and just realized the race is coming up quick. Not super fast (like we know from the league), but pretty consistent and know the track/car well.

I'd prefer the LMP2, but could drive a GTE too. Only requirement is a C class license and the track/car.

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We're a little sparse on Rig Posts, so here's mine! (lemmy.world)
 

Rig is a NLR F-GT. It's handled everything I've thrown at it so far, but it's struggling to keep up. The Seat on this rig has been ripped up by my cat, so a sweatshirt and a towel have gone into service covering up the very ripped leather. I plan on replacing the seat soon, so hopefully won't have that problem for more than another year or so.

Wheelbase is a VRS DFP. It's amazing and I love it. Packs quite a punch and does really try to rip your arms off at full FFB. This is paired with a CubeControls QR (Also known as the aliexpress one) and an Ascher F64-USB.

Pedals are also the VRS Pedals. Currently I only have 2 installed, but I do have the optional 3rd clutch that isn't mounted right now. The pedal plate flexes a lot more than I'd like, even with the additional strengthening kit from NLR.

Rig is a dedicated sim PC with a 11900K, RTX 3080 and 32GB of RAM. Triple 32 inch 1440p/144hz monitors round out the setup, mounted to a Rigmetal Monitor Stand.

I also have a Polsimer F74 that is no longer in use and a NLR GT Rim for if I need a round rim.

I'm happy to answer any querstions!

LEMMY iRACING LEAGUE

Come join us this weekend on Sunday Aug. 6 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/9pm GMT/10pm BST for the inaugural Lemmy iRacing League. We'll be doing 2 15 minute races at Lime Rock Park (Grand Prix) and anyone is welcome to join (Though you will need an iRacing subscription)

There'll be an extra session 2 hours before the race for anyone who may need help. Please reach out via DM if you need any help with any of it.

Hope to see you all there!

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Lemmy iRacing Scheduling Poll and Joining the League (forms.gle)
 

Hey all,

Sorry about the google forum, it's set not to collect any info, but we all know how much info that still means google will grab.

I think that due to the spread of timezones interested we should plan to run the races on the weekend. They'd take ~30-45 minutes (Race length to be decided later) but shouldn't take more than an hour and a half maximum.

Please select any timeslots that you're available for, we'll choose the one that the most people can make.

To join the League you'll need to Search for the "Lemmy iRacing League", currently with id 10017. The correct one will link back to https://lemmy.ml/c/simracing as the website link. Request to join and I'll accept any incoming join requests.

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Is there interest in a Lemmy iRacing league? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
8 comments fedilink
 

When reading through some of the other comments on the page, I noticed there's a good number of people who at least have an iRacing subscription. Would there be any interest in a 1 month long, free content only league? It would allow people to try the sim for a minimum cost if they're interested.

A 3 week mini championship with the MX-5 Cup, Formula Ford and Street Stocks could make for a lot of fun.

I'd be happy to organize and cover hosting costs if we can get 5/10 people interested

Edit: 5 Interested, I’ll put a poll together later and we can look at running this for the month of august.

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