Steve Harris

Well said Carl. Rogers Website was the place to go to for information back in the day. I was lucky to be able to contribute to it on occasions. I don't think Rodger would agree with me here, but, as you say, he really was a pioneer.

It has been brought to my attention that sadly Roger Venison has passed away. Anybody who knew him would know that he started one of the first (if not the first) Stock Car Websites - Rogers Oval Pages. He was a really kind and friendly guy and will be missed by so many. My thoughts are with his family and closest friends at this most difficult of times. RIP Roger

Who's moaning ?? I'm only seeing constructive criticism to make something good, GREAT!! Unless this board is frequented by snowflakes of course, or people who have very selective reading skills, because I have said all along how much I appreciate the effort being put in by everbody.

Not a truer word said. If Duncana isn't available, I'll throw Aly Ox and Steve Linfield into the ring... or even Mr Skegness Kaleta. Just don't get Nick Knowles though.. he still doesn't know many drivers names after watching them race and commentating on them week in, week out for 20 years! Even though he's a really decent bloke and MC (MC being very different to commentary).

Thank you 👍 Yes, it may be dull, as you put it. But Dave Goddard does his job as commentator (rather than checking texts), you can follow the race and also you get a proper results service. Thereby making it more realistic.

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Who's dull ?? I want some of his/her dishwater. 😁 Joking aside, where is this F2 series? Facecloth, youtube ? I might just take a look and draw my own conclusions.

Thanx for the reply JC. I appreciate it isn't easy and that your still learning, hence why I have tried to be kind and diplomatic, something which is difficult for me, as I tend to call a spade a spade. I doubt if you will get the time, but if you do.... ask your dad if he has any copies of the tv program 'wheels'. It was a Anglia TV program which used to film and broadcast Speedway, Cycling, Carriage driving and Stock Car racing. Their editing used to be very good at following the leader but also picking out any action behind.- It may give you an idea or inspiration on what kinda works. If he doesn't have it, try watching a JSD video on youtube.. again, Jonathan used to be good at editing. Unfortunately, both had the pleasure of not having to edit live !! Something which you are having to do and I dont envy you one bit, as I can only guess at how difficult it probably is. I don't know if my advice will be a help or hindrance, but like you I'm only trying to move the project forward and help it grow. As the e-racing IS entertaining just a bit difficult at times to follow. But do keep it rolling JC, I'm confident you'll get there 😊

That idea has kind of already been mentioned in this thread https://forum.stoxnet.com/topic/33373-off-track-lockdown-with-roger-bromiley-available-now/ with King John being a contender. Certainly a man who could give an insight into how much the cars and sport has changed. That and I consider him to be an old skool proper stock car driver 👍

I totally agree with you Rod. I actually gave up after the heats though and switched to doing something else. I know I will get shot down in flames for this but... aren't commentators supposed to commentate on whats going on ? Both missed the start of one race as they were chatting like 2 guys in the pub! I do applaud Sarge and Paul for giving it a go and both can be very entertaining, but its a bit hard to follow the racing when all they are talking about is how big is de kock ? I think that joke went passed it's sell buy date on week 2. I'll give it another go next week hoping that its better. Hopefully JC will see this feedback and take it on board, as apart from the things I have raised I really do appreciate the effort which has been put in by everyone.

I totally agree.. Loads of crashes again 😊 I liked the idea of a leaderboard, certianly helped me to follow who was where. Camera angles in the main were a lot better too. But Tom Harris as a white top !!?? Yes, yes, I know it's online racing and not "real" racing but he ain't gonna be that c**p surely, unless he is using a 90's keyboard.

Technically speaking a Commentator shouldn't be drinking whilst carrying out his duties. Mind you, from the stories I heard that didn't stop Graham Brown of Trackstar fame. No wonder no one could understand what he was saying.

Indeed Dave. I, like you, am not complaining, just trying to point out the glitchs that need smoothing out of something which was very entertaining, to try and make it Highly entertaining. I'm sure Dave, like me, has every confidence that Jordan @JCProductions will learn as time progresses and congratulate him and everybody else (including banned drivers) on what they achieved in such a short space of time. 😊

Your welcome mate 👍

We might be lucky. Make the most of it though. As there might not be one for sometime. As Nigel has been banned 😲

I wouldn't say it went without a glitch, because at one point on the facebook feed we did loose video. However, I will say that yes it was a sterling effort by all involved and yes window Hines and Sarge did add to the spectacle with dubious double entendres. Sarge calling Charlie Sworder to interview him was a good idea to (even if you couldn't really hear Charlie much). Plus there wasn't a que for the Fish and Chips, a Mildenhall first!! Could it be improved ? Unfortunately, yes. Being able to hear the driver being intervied would be nice, less camera angles or flicking between shots (mate of mine had to stop watching it or he would of got a migraine) and facecloth not constantly buffering (cured that by hopping onto youtube). But as I said above it was a brilliant effort in such a short space of time 👍 and was really enjoyable. Just needs a few tweaks here and there... perhaps stick to 4 exterior camera's + the onboard ones and get someone like Steve Linfield or Alistair Oxby to team up with a current driver to do the commentary to make it a little more professional. (You never know if Joe Bloggs will come across it on youtube and actually bring the family to a proper real life meeting when things do get back to normal.) Good thing it wasn't real life though, there would be a ton of damage to repair! And it probably would of got a 10 out 10 RR rating

That and I think thats the quickest run Mildenhall meeting EVER and full of bumper action to 👍

Only the second driver ever to clear the fence at Mildenhall. The first was F2 driver 181 Tony Plumber.

Who rolled it in Ht 4 please ?

That question has already been asked and answered in this thread https://forum.stoxnet.com/topic/33339-on-line-racing/ The answer by Counter552 was : "Not to watch it on facebook or youtube, only to race online in the ukdirt leagues. "This event is only open to real life drivers to race, everyone else can watch with as much food, drink, seating etc as they have available at home with access to facebook or youtube." Perhaps it might be a god idea for the Mods to merge the 2 threads as there seems to be a fair amount of overlap.

Arh. I duely apologise.

Wow Roy. Really interesting, and about the same mpg as a F1 Stock Car ??

When it was posted on 31st March ?? lol

I'm sure there must be people available who would jump at the chance if asked. Afterall, we are in lockdown situation and some people are being paid to sit at home not doing much.

Perhaps you could contact a proper commentator to be onboard also to add that bit of normality?