| Posted by Charles Hodges at 12:18 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #1 |
After 2+ years and 8 seasons of racing at this chapter, I am hanging up the gloves... for now. From GTR2 to Le Mans Prototypes in both GTR 2 and rFactor and eventually 4 classes in rFactor, it has been a helluva ride to say the least.
I want to extend my Thank Yous to Tim and Todd for setting up this chapter and giving me guidance along the way. It has given me just a glimpse into their world. Administering one series can be a handful. But to imagine what it's like running R2P is a huge hats off to them.
Many drivers have come and gone through this chapter, but I want to thank a few drivers that have raced at this chapter since day 1 and have stuck with me throughout the 8 seasons:
Barrett Erickson
Mike Erickson
Gabor Abuzant
Ralph Kemmerer
Kevin Inkman
I wish Brian Cox and his new chapter World Sports Car Chapter the very best of luck in continuing the Endurance Series.
| Posted by George Pol at 01:03 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #2 |
Thank you Charles. It has been a pleasure to race in your series.
| Posted by Garry Hedrick at 01:07 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #3 |
I managed to get in a few races with you guys and had a blast. Thanks for putting up with us. =) I hope it's only the chapter you're retiring, and not racing all together.
Cya on track!
| Posted by Garret Diduck at 01:12 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #4 |
I really enjoy running with this chapter and the tough competitors the last 2 seasons, most of that due to your effort Charles. Many thanks for your hard work.
Enjoy your time off and join us for a few!
| Posted by Kieron Peace at 01:20 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #5 |
Thank you Charles.
Could only make one race due to the time difference this season. But I loved running in your chapter in the ILMS days, those where some great races.
Cheers Charles :)
Kieron.
| Posted by Daniel Montour at 01:31 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #6 |
thanks for your hard work Charles, it was great been part of your success, just hope somebody else will take your shoes for prototypes!!!
| Posted by Matt Willoughby at 01:38 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #7 |
Charles. I came into Sports Cars late, but I wanted to say Thank You very much for introducing me to Multi-Class racing, AND broadening my horizons. You put on a wonderful chapter, and my only regret is that I was not able to join and run with you sooner.
Again, Thank You very much for your HUGE contribution to the Community.
Don't be a stranger.
| Posted by Ryan von Steinen at 01:49 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #8 |
Sad to see you go Charles but you have been running series for quite some time with each being a different challenge with fun track choices and building from 2 prototypes classes to all 4 classes really added something to the challenge for me as well.
Always been a pleasure running with this chapter I have had some of my favorite/best races and championships.
Drop in when you are available to run with WSCC!
| Posted by Brian Cox at 02:00 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #9 |
Charles,
Like many have said, thanks for having a chapter that is so dedicated to Sports Car racing and the Endurance races. WSCC will not replace your chapter, just give us somethin to do in the mean time... Look forward to your return. Best Wishes and I wish you happy and safe holidays.
| Posted by Ken Jagger at 03:52 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #10 |
Thank you very, very much for organising this Chapter Charles, my only wish is that I had discovered online racing sooner and been able to compete in more of your events.
The enjoyment I got from running in the ILMS series with Barrett, Mike & Ralph at Bad Voices Racing has got to be some of the finest multi-class racing I have experienced at R2P.
Hopefully you will be back with more of the same in the future some time. Enjoy your sabbatical and have a thoroughly well deserved rest in the meantime.
| Posted by Barrett Erickson at 07:20 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #11 |
Like i said elsewhere, it's been a pleasure to be a part of this very well run chapter (for 2+ years!).
Thank you very much for all the good racing, Charles.
| Posted by Andrew Beranek at 08:42 PM on Dec 21, 2009 | Post #12 |
My hat's off to you, Chalres. Thanks for running the chapter for so long. I had an absolute blast in the ISCC series. Some of the best racing around.
| Posted by Ralph Kemmerer at 11:58 AM on Dec 22, 2009 | Post #13 |
Many thanks Charles!
For all the hard work and dedication. Too often we take for granted all the time and effort that goes on behind the scenes. We just show up and race and many times don't give it a second thought.
Well done!!!
| Posted by Gabor Abuzant at 09:03 AM on Dec 23, 2009 | Post #14 |
I remember the races with 30 drivers from 5 different continents.
It was much more than just gaming, it was a real international challenge! Thanks for it, Charles!
I started racing with rFactor because of this chapter and now i only play with it, so i can say this chapter has changed my life ;)