Despite finishing 8th in an action packed race Jonathan Summerton had to be the driver of the race. He drove his Walker Racing, Dean Knight, SiM1GP.com car in an action packed event.
Starting from 8th after struggling in the two practice and qualifying sessions to find the set up with his new team and new to Indy Lights' engineer, Jonathan again became the talk of the paddock. As the race started in darkening skies due to a tropical storm coming into the beautiful town of St. Petersburg everyone was on slicks. In turn one, first time pole sitter James Hinchcliffe, was hit by Majors in an over anxious move causing him to collide.
Jonathan was already on the move and by the exit of turn 4 he was up to 3rd place. With a safety car period and the rain starting to fall the team decided to have Jonathan pit under the yellow with the thought that rain was going to continue. Jonathan pitted and was fitted with his Firestone Firehawk rain tires getting back out without losing a lap, catching the field in last place but definitely positioned to take the lead when the other cars pitted to change their tires. The big problem that caused this move not to work was a lap later the race was RED FLAGGED for whatever reason. The rain was still very light and there wasn't any lightning. So, all the cars were pulled into pit lane where the cars were allowed to be worked on to change not only tires but set up as well.
Five minutes later the race went green again and Jonathan made his move up the field. Through the next 25 minutes he picked off drivers as they made mistakes or crashed out till several laps from the end he was up to 4th place. As the rainfall continued to become heavier and Jonathan decided he would be patient and take fourth unless one of the cars in front would make a mistake. Then, as he came into the final chicane on the final lap with poor visibility he hit a pool of water which caused him to aquaplane and spin. He partially controlled the spin and avoided contactbut in doing so lost 4 places but kept going to cross the line in 8th.
When he came into the pits Jonathan was disappointed firstly that the Red Flag was given when there was so little rain and no rain incidents, commenting, " Walker's strategy was perfect and we definitely could have won the race had all the teams come in to change tires and not had the red. Having said that he added, "We finally had a decent car, although we weren'tsetupfor the rain. I knew I couldn't pass Stefan Wilson for third unless he made a mistake. So, there I was just waiting behind in his spray when I hit the new puddle that I couldn't see and what a spin. Luckily I didn't hit the wall and I kept the car running. I think I had a pretty good run and would like to thank my sponsors SiM1GP.com, Tangled Spyder Web Design, Sparco, Andreoni and Smart Race Paint. Hopefully we can find sponsors so we can run the rest of the season."
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Newly launched digital racing service, SiM1GP, today officially announced Jonathan Summerton to the beta testing team.
Sim1GP digital racing service today announced the addition of Jonathan Summerton to the service's beta team. Jonathan will provide valuable input into the service's physics models and provide real world experience to produce the most realistic digital racing experience online.
"With Jonathan on-board we have a great opportunity to provide a service that will add value to aspiring race drivers world wide," said Brian Fowler founder and CEO of SiM1GP.
Sim1gp aims to be a low cost entry into open wheel racing for aspiring race drivers of all ages. For more information on SiM1GP visit: http://www.sim1gp.com
"With Jonathan on-board we have a great opportunity to provide a service that will add value to aspiring race drivers world wide," said Brian Fowler founder and CEO of SiM1GP.
Sim1gp aims to be a low cost entry into open wheel racing for aspiring race drivers of all ages. For more information on SiM1GP visit: http://www.sim1gp.com
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Internet start-up SiM1GP today announced the launch of it's digital racing service.
Internet start-up SiM1GP today announced the launch of it's digital racing service.
SiM1GP has announced the launch of a next generation racing service for aspiring race drivers globally. The service aims to prepare drivers for high-speed wheel-to-wheel racing by helping develop quick reflexes, precision car control, and decision-making skills.
"We are very excited to offer such a service at a price point that is more than competitive to other entry level race programs" said Brian Fowler founder SiM1GP.
"SiM1GP is not just an online service, but a development organization for aspiring race drivers globally." continued Mr. Fowler
For more information on SiM1GP visit the company website at http://www.sim1gp.com
About SiM1GP
SiM1GP is a digital racing service founded and organized by an Internet entrepreneur, and professional sim racer with the vision of bridging the gap between simulated racing and real world auto-sport.
SiM1GP has announced the launch of a next generation racing service for aspiring race drivers globally. The service aims to prepare drivers for high-speed wheel-to-wheel racing by helping develop quick reflexes, precision car control, and decision-making skills.
"We are very excited to offer such a service at a price point that is more than competitive to other entry level race programs" said Brian Fowler founder SiM1GP.
"SiM1GP is not just an online service, but a development organization for aspiring race drivers globally." continued Mr. Fowler
For more information on SiM1GP visit the company website at http://www.sim1gp.com
About SiM1GP
SiM1GP is a digital racing service founded and organized by an Internet entrepreneur, and professional sim racer with the vision of bridging the gap between simulated racing and real world auto-sport.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
WALKER RACING SIGNS JONATHAN SUMMERTON FOR ST. PETERSBURG
Indianapolis, Indiana (March 23, 2010) – Walker Racing has signed American driver, Jonathan Summerton, a Florida resident to drive the Walker Racing entry #40 for the first Firestone Indy Lights Series event, the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 28, 2010.
Summerton now turns his sights on the Firestone Indy Lights Series after coming off two back-to-back seasons in the Atlantic Series. Previous to that Jonathan also competed competitively in A1 GP and in 2006 was in the F3 Euro Series. Jonathan has excelled in all the formulas that he has competed in. The Firestone Indy Lights Series is the final step before Indy Car and one that he is up to the challenge.
Says Walker Racing team owner Derrick Walker, “I am fortunate to have secured Jonathan’s services to drive for me again. We have worked together before back in 2004 in the BMW Series so it’s good to be joining forces again to race at St. Petersburg. Our program came together later than I would have liked, so having Jonathan available to us was a bonus”.
Walker Racing’s first season in the Firestone Indy Lights Series was in 2009. Current plans are to race one car for driver Jonathan Summerton with plans in the works to expand into a second car program.
Jonathan Summerton says, “I am really glad to get a chance to race in the Firestone Indy Lights Series and to be racing in Florida close to home will be fun. Continuing, Jonathan says, I have wanted to compete in the Indy Car Series and through Indy Lights is a great way to do it”.
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Summerton now turns his sights on the Firestone Indy Lights Series after coming off two back-to-back seasons in the Atlantic Series. Previous to that Jonathan also competed competitively in A1 GP and in 2006 was in the F3 Euro Series. Jonathan has excelled in all the formulas that he has competed in. The Firestone Indy Lights Series is the final step before Indy Car and one that he is up to the challenge.
Says Walker Racing team owner Derrick Walker, “I am fortunate to have secured Jonathan’s services to drive for me again. We have worked together before back in 2004 in the BMW Series so it’s good to be joining forces again to race at St. Petersburg. Our program came together later than I would have liked, so having Jonathan available to us was a bonus”.
Walker Racing’s first season in the Firestone Indy Lights Series was in 2009. Current plans are to race one car for driver Jonathan Summerton with plans in the works to expand into a second car program.
Jonathan Summerton says, “I am really glad to get a chance to race in the Firestone Indy Lights Series and to be racing in Florida close to home will be fun. Continuing, Jonathan says, I have wanted to compete in the Indy Car Series and through Indy Lights is a great way to do it”.
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SiM1GP Pro Driver Jonathan Summerton to race in Indy Lights at the 2010 Indy Grand Prix at St. Petersburg
Walker Racing and Jonathan Summerton have put together a last minute agreement for Jonathan to race in Indy Lights at the 2010 Indy Grand Prix at St. Petersburg this weekend. This deal positions the team and Jonathan as a force to consider for all the other teams. In his first race in Indy Lights with a similar deal last year Jonathan took his car to a 2nd place in the first race and came from 16th to 4th in the second race.
The partnership came together thanks to Jonathan's sponsorship with Sim1GP.com, a high tech digital racing service that can simulate real life racing using tomorrow's technology. SiM1GP digital racing service prepares the driver for high speed wheel to wheel racing by helping develop quick reflexes, precision car control and decision making skills. In addition, it brings an awareness of the various parameters that can be altered to try improve the competitiveness of an open wheel racecar
On signing the agreement Jonathan said, "It has been a difficult time since October when I was the driver of choice for USF1, which fell apart due to loss of sponsors causing me to have to start trying to find sponsors again. I really appreciate Derrick Walker and Sim1GP for putting this race together. I would also like to thank my long time sponsors Tangled Spider web Design, Arai Helmets, Sparco race suits, Smart Race Paint and Andreoni.com cards. It will be great to get back in the car, and with a couple of practices at St. Pete we should soon be back in the action".
Walker Racing team owner Derrick Walker, “I am fortunate to have secured Jonathan’s services to drive for me again. We have worked together before back in 2004 in the BMW Series so it’s good to be joining forces again to race at St. Petersburg. Our program came together later than I would have liked, so having Jonathan available to us was a bonus”.
The partnership came together thanks to Jonathan's sponsorship with Sim1GP.com, a high tech digital racing service that can simulate real life racing using tomorrow's technology. SiM1GP digital racing service prepares the driver for high speed wheel to wheel racing by helping develop quick reflexes, precision car control and decision making skills. In addition, it brings an awareness of the various parameters that can be altered to try improve the competitiveness of an open wheel racecar
On signing the agreement Jonathan said, "It has been a difficult time since October when I was the driver of choice for USF1, which fell apart due to loss of sponsors causing me to have to start trying to find sponsors again. I really appreciate Derrick Walker and Sim1GP for putting this race together. I would also like to thank my long time sponsors Tangled Spider web Design, Arai Helmets, Sparco race suits, Smart Race Paint and Andreoni.com cards. It will be great to get back in the car, and with a couple of practices at St. Pete we should soon be back in the action".
Walker Racing team owner Derrick Walker, “I am fortunate to have secured Jonathan’s services to drive for me again. We have worked together before back in 2004 in the BMW Series so it’s good to be joining forces again to race at St. Petersburg. Our program came together later than I would have liked, so having Jonathan available to us was a bonus”.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
SiM1GP Track Pack 2010
This is the famous high speed course in Japan, with a view of the famous Mount Fuji. The long 1.5km (0.93 mile) long straightaway has been the stage for many famous racing moments.
This is a 4km (2.48 mile) long, midsized course in Sonoma California. Consisting of mainly mid to low speed corners, and with its many ups and downs due to its hilly location, the course is very technical in nature.
This is one of the most famous tracks on the west coast of the United States, a technical course 3.6km (2.2 miles) long. It has an elevation variation of 55m, with lots of ups and downs, and is the home of the infamous chicane called the “corkscrew”.
Even on a global scale, this circuit is rare for having both a road course and a super speedway (oval course). It opened in 1997 in Motegi of the Tochigi prefecture.
This is one of the world’s most technical courses that utilizes a rare figure 8 layout, with clockwise and counterclockwise sections made possible with its intersection with an overpass. It is the location for the F1 Japan GP, and there are many F1 drivers that mention the Suzuka as being their favorite course.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
SiM1GP Data Acquisition Tools
SiM1GP Data Acquisition Tools :: Data Acquisition Plugin + MoTeC i2 Pro.
MoTeC’s i2 data analysis software is a sophisticated program, developed in collaboration with professional motorsport teams and racing engineers worldwide. Due to its inherent versatility, i2 is suitable for all types of motorsport and all levels of expertise.
Data Acquisition Plugin creates a MoTeC i2 Pro format log files. It can be used with either the old interpreter program or the new i2 Pro interpreter, both of which are available for free at Motec's web site.
MoTeC’s i2 data analysis software is a sophisticated program, developed in collaboration with professional motorsport teams and racing engineers worldwide. Due to its inherent versatility, i2 is suitable for all types of motorsport and all levels of expertise.
Data Acquisition Plugin creates a MoTeC i2 Pro format log files. It can be used with either the old interpreter program or the new i2 Pro interpreter, both of which are available for free at Motec's web site.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Championship Series
The SiM1GP World Sim Championship Series will offer more seat time than any other pro series in the world. Aspiring race drivers require one thing – seat time. The most important thing is time spent racing and lapping, it’s crucial to the development of a young driver.
The SiM1GP World Sim Championship places an emphasis on seat time. Every race event includes two races, and every session is followed by a comprehensive data analysis with the Team Pro who, together with you, will cover, every shift, braking point, corner speed and more for each lap.
The SiM1GP World Sim Championship places an emphasis on seat time. Every race event includes two races, and every session is followed by a comprehensive data analysis with the Team Pro who, together with you, will cover, every shift, braking point, corner speed and more for each lap.
The Ladder
Driver development is the bases of the SiM1GP project. We begin with the SiM1GP Drivers Market, which provides track time and mentoring for online sim racers of any age using the widely accessible rFactor simulator.
The SiM1GP Drivers Market system is designed to manage the transition from simulation to real racing, a delicate transition that is not always a successful one for many talented sim racers.
Top drivers from the SiM1GP Drivers Market will have an opportunity to compete in the World Sim Championship powered by Dallara. The Championship will allow young aspiring drivers to race against professionals at live race events around the world.
The SiM1GP Drivers Market system is designed to manage the transition from simulation to real racing, a delicate transition that is not always a successful one for many talented sim racers.
Top drivers from the SiM1GP Drivers Market will have an opportunity to compete in the World Sim Championship powered by Dallara. The Championship will allow young aspiring drivers to race against professionals at live race events around the world.
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