Fun Zandvoort fact: the second half of the old track has been turned into a golf course. If you visit there you can still see where the track used to be by the dunes on either side of the winding golf course.
Dan Gurney: "Nice job, Axleson, 2nd place. I'm glad we've got a hungry young lion like you on the team." Mechanic (from the garage): "AXLESON! WHY'S THERE METAL SHAVINGS IN THE GEARBOX OIL? AGAIN?!"
When GPLaps uploads a video it always makes me wanna jump in my sim and drive. I don’t get that desire from any other channels on YT. It’s definitely the content he likes. Thanks buddy!
Good job getting a second with a bruised car. Surtees was blocking the out of you man. If I were him, I'd leave my helmet on until I was sure you had left the premises. 🤣
Alas the limitations in the AI back then were pretty severe. He wasn't blocking, per se; the AI was simply following the primary race line that the track maker laid down, and had not been programmed to yield like it has been in many more recent sims. Typically this involves an interplay between the AI driver's Aggressiveness rating, how far back the overtaking car is, and its speed as compared to either the overtaking car or the AI's baseline speed. GPL had none of that 23 years ago, and yes it could get rather frustrating for a human driver as it seemingly weaves back and forth, frustrating passing attempts. Any AI developer needs to grasp the entire history of AI improvements like that across the entire history of sim racing to craft a successful one which is both "gentlemanly" and competitive.
Jack Brabham's V8 is a story all by itself. Using an Oldsmobile/rover production car engine block, it was extensively modified to accept dual overhead cams, a flat plane crankshaft, and was reduced in displacement ro fit the new for 1965 3 liter formula. It was highly successful before being edged out in power and development by the cosworth/Ford DFV. Quite the impressive bit of reading for any vintage racing enthusiast who might want a wonderful history lesson.
Man I miss this '66 season videos. I know you have other things to do in the channel, the Historic Road Championship is now underway, but I have to say: good to see the Rich Axelson adventures back! And what great result for him, second 2º place in a row.
This was I think my favourite circuit in the original GPL. I wondered if I'd ever get it right but when I did it was so satisfying. Really need to get your set ups right with a little bit of turn in oversteer to get the rotation. Memory tells me you almost imagine your way round the circuit barely using the steering wheel at all. (to turn the car I mean).
thought zandvoort come with the base game? either way it is a great track to drive with many different era's of f1 cars especially the 1991 williams, the formula hybrid 21 or 22 & their lotus 79, as well as the gt3 cars available for ac.
@@unfortunately_fortunate2000 Amazing Track I actually live not too far away from Zandvoort. The one I bought is a vintage version of Zandvoort around 1970.
Thanks GPLaps.. I love your commentary and driving on this race!.. Jack Brabham the Aussie even built his own cars and trained up the Great Bruce McLaren was like Senna in his day!..GPL is such a cool game!..the AI is second to none!...GPL way ahead of its time!..cheers!..
Fantastic race, making up 11 places, 6 on the first lap! Amazing start. It would have been a podium for you even if Surtees hadn't had a car issue and lost a lot of pace as a result. Very lucky indeed not to have more damage from the contact with him.
The actual race in 1966, 20 days after my birth, saw four (1 future) World Champions in the top spots. About this frontrunner "Axelson" ? (I'm a Richard and ...-son, aka "Miles Behind"), could Richie earn some tulips at the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix ??? Starting in damp conditions, my first live GP had a formidable entry list ...,
Another awesome video as always. I very much like history of the real event you give before the virtual recreation. It serves as a brilliant scene setter for the remainder of the video.
Another great video. I suspect this race will be more exciting than this weekend's Dutch GP. Although it's always funny to see how Ferrari will screw up a race victory the bunch of clowns.
it does thanks to a bunch of patches and updates the community has made for it, if it didnt run on modern machinery you wouldnt be watching this video/series.
@@unfortunately_fortunate2000 lol, you got me there :) So is there a one to go install dowload for it or do i have to search for patches and stuff to make it run again?
I get as excited for Richie Axelson videos as I do real racing drivers. A legend!
Fun Zandvoort fact: the second half of the old track has been turned into a golf course. If you visit there you can still see where the track used to be by the dunes on either side of the winding golf course.
This is a heresy. This circuit is so good. It's just like Rio where they butchered the circuit to create a velodrome. :(
@@Leo347 The old circuit would be really short I think
Dan Gurney: "Nice job, Axleson, 2nd place. I'm glad we've got a hungry young lion like you on the team."
Mechanic (from the garage): "AXLESON! WHY'S THERE METAL SHAVINGS IN THE GEARBOX OIL? AGAIN?!"
When GPLaps uploads a video it always makes me wanna jump in my sim and drive. I don’t get that desire from any other channels on YT. It’s definitely the content he likes. Thanks buddy!
Good job getting a second with a bruised car. Surtees was blocking the out of you man. If I were him, I'd leave my helmet on until I was sure you had left the premises. 🤣
Alas the limitations in the AI back then were pretty severe. He wasn't blocking, per se; the AI was simply following the primary race line that the track maker laid down, and had not been programmed to yield like it has been in many more recent sims.
Typically this involves an interplay between the AI driver's Aggressiveness rating, how far back the overtaking car is, and its speed as compared to either the overtaking car or the AI's baseline speed.
GPL had none of that 23 years ago, and yes it could get rather frustrating for a human driver as it seemingly weaves back and forth, frustrating passing attempts. Any AI developer needs to grasp the entire history of AI improvements like that across the entire history of sim racing to craft a successful one which is both "gentlemanly" and competitive.
“Clark was superior.”
As he often was, if his car was working. 😅
Every day with a new Richie Axelson video is a good day
Joined this week with his Dutch sidekick, Miss De Gear
@@ryklatortuga4146 A fitting tribute to former prime minister De Geer
Jack Brabham's V8 is a story all by itself. Using an Oldsmobile/rover production car engine block, it was extensively modified to accept dual overhead cams, a flat plane crankshaft, and was reduced in displacement ro fit the new for 1965 3 liter formula. It was highly successful before being edged out in power and development by the cosworth/Ford DFV. Quite the impressive bit of reading for any vintage racing enthusiast who might want a wonderful history lesson.
It's unbelievable a sim from 1998 is still this good
it's still the best for the seasons it simulates. 55, 65, 66, 67 (only competitor here : Assetto Corsa GPLmod) 68, 69..
Man I miss this '66 season videos. I know you have other things to do in the channel, the Historic Road Championship is now underway, but I have to say: good to see the Rich Axelson adventures back! And what great result for him, second 2º place in a row.
This was I think my favourite circuit in the original GPL. I wondered if I'd ever get it right but when I did it was so satisfying. Really need to get your set ups right with a little bit of turn in oversteer to get the rotation. Memory tells me you almost imagine your way round the circuit barely using the steering wheel at all. (to turn the car I mean).
Wow grand prix legends still going strong! I bought the Sandevoerde (Zandvoort) track for AC and will try it with the new RSS F1 70 mod.
thought zandvoort come with the base game? either way it is a great track to drive with many different era's of f1 cars especially the 1991 williams, the formula hybrid 21 or 22 & their lotus 79, as well as the gt3 cars available for ac.
@@unfortunately_fortunate2000 Amazing Track I actually live not too far away from Zandvoort. The one I bought is a vintage version of Zandvoort around 1970.
@@unfortunately_fortunate2000 he is talking about the old zandvoort
This is easily the most impressive sim racing project I've ever seen. Thanks for doing what you're doing GP! It's high art!
Thanks GPLaps.. I love your commentary and driving on this race!.. Jack Brabham the Aussie even built his own cars and trained up the Great Bruce McLaren was like Senna in his day!..GPL is such a cool game!..the AI is second to none!...GPL way ahead of its time!..cheers!..
Zandvoort never disappoints. Ever.
Excellent Content!
The perfect mix of motorsport history and sim racing.
I can't be the only one who "hears" A Christmas Story style narration everytime you narrate the beginnings of these races :D
Another example of how to drive properly. Well done and thanks :)
Genuinely exciting video, a joy to watch 🏁🍾👏 bravo! 👍😀
This is great content, where do you get all your info from ? It really adds to the videos
Glad you enjoy, good question
Old issues of Motorsport Magazine, Videos of the races on TH-cam, Internet articles
@@GPLaps Cool thanks mate, such an great time for f1 often overlooked.
Fantastic race, making up 11 places, 6 on the first lap! Amazing start. It would have been a podium for you even if Surtees hadn't had a car issue and lost a lot of pace as a result. Very lucky indeed not to have more damage from the contact with him.
I got this game as a kid and couldn't keep the car on the road, no joystick, no wheel, good old keyboard, had no clue what a sim was. lol
The actual race in 1966, 20 days after my birth, saw four (1 future) World Champions in the top spots.
About this frontrunner "Axelson" ? (I'm a Richard and ...-son, aka "Miles Behind"), could Richie earn some tulips at the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix ??? Starting in damp conditions, my first live GP had a formidable entry list ...,
Now I've got to load up GPL and race the Zandvoort!
Another awesome video as always. I very much like history of the real event you give before the virtual recreation. It serves as a brilliant scene setter for the remainder of the video.
Wow, nice race and bolt overtakes...wel done. 💪
That Eagle is the definition of a handful.
Nice race to watch and Brabham near to win the championship. Let's see what developments can the bring to the german gp.
wow, what a race!
Great race jake loving the 66 racing
I imagine people can tell they have Axelson behind them just by the sound of gears grinding XD
Will you be doing a review of the new race sim studio formula 1970?
this you the OG of vintage simracing!
Another great video. I suspect this race will be more exciting than this weekend's Dutch GP. Although it's always funny to see how Ferrari will screw up a race victory the bunch of clowns.
"it was an event to have more than 1 grand prix per month", bring me back to the 60s then...
love this!!!!
Can't wait for Max's home race
Me 2 as a Max fan, but I think and hope Ferrari and Mercedes also have chance, considering the layout of the track.
Which one? He's got at least 3 at this point ;) (j/k)
Max was born in Belgium so has the benefit of 2 home GPS.
As the Ferrari fan for the last 25 years i feel bad about every race.
Incredible race !
How did you change the pitboard ? It doesn't look like the default one... a bit more clean
Probably the best racesim ever made, lots of fun, good racing, does it still run on todays pc?
it does thanks to a bunch of patches and updates the community has made for it, if it didnt run on modern machinery you wouldnt be watching this video/series.
@@unfortunately_fortunate2000 lol, you got me there :) So is there a one to go install dowload for it or do i have to search for patches and stuff to make it run again?
@@ridderus GPLaps put a video out about 5 months ago on how to install. Check it out.
@@larryhaines7109 Thanks :)
Old Zandevoort was a little Nurburgring.
Glad I'm not your gearbox!
This course looks like a total blast! But I have to disagree with Lunatic - the track being turned into a golf course is NOT a “fun” fact :^(
I wish iRacing could give us the rest of the grid beyond the L49.
Hey, man, Ritchie Axelson is pretty cool and all, *_my_* favorite racing driver is *_Racer X!_* And right after him comes Speed Racer! 😁
Richie Axelson will get his title one day bois
3rd-6th placed drivers should have been amongst the first to be lapped
10:30 why is the tachometer turned sideways lol.
Tachometers were often rotated so that max RPM was straight up to see easily
@@GPLaps Then maybe they should have rotated the writing.