1966 South African Grand Prix - Non-Championship F1 - Grand Prix Legends - 1966 Series #2

[@gr0bbelaar]

This channel deserves to go big.

[@konradkidGP4]

I agree

[@skodalaskoda8754]

it will

[@michaelgott9524]

GPL needs to go onto eSports just as AC, F1 Cody & other Sims have done during the Covid eSports races online & on TV.

[@OgamiItto70]

Even if one doesn't gain "world championship" points in these off-brand races, it's instructive to remember that they're called "Grand Prix" ("big prize") for a reason. Purses could be generous in order to attract world-class, world-famous teams and drivers.

[@ryklatortuga4146]

I am here to chew bubble gum and mow the grass... ... and I'm all out of bubble gum.

[@SOIBand]

It needed a little trim lets be honest here ;)

[@andreschrier9104]

Living in East London it is great to see the GL Legends 1966 South African Grand Prix! The circuit is still in its original layout and one of the quickest circuits in South Africa. I have marshalled at Potters Pass some years ago and have seen huge accidents as the corner is so quick and tricky even if the car has good downforce. I have heard different stories as to how Spence won. One version is that he was keeping up with Jack and the Brabham broke down. The other version is that Jack was miles ahead and broke down...

[@armorgeddon]

Yes I got to know the circuit not too long ago watching a South African Trans-Am like race which got me more interested in the circuit and the history of the SA racing scene. Surfing the net about it I came across the SA touring car series and how it was in the late 80s/early 90s when it really was GTO/special saloon car racing instead of usual touring cars - really awesome! Both, current Trans-Am and those 80s/90s GTOs, were taking Potters Pass at about 300 kph! Very impressive visually, especially the GTOs. A great circut East London is.

[@andreschrier9104]

@@armorgeddon the speeds through Potters Pass and Rifle on the way to heavy braking at Cocobana are phenomenal! I was lucky to marshal on the inside (entry)of Potters Pass in the early 90's. With the V8 modifieds (American type TransAms / GTO's) the ground vibrated as they flew through the corner. The fastest crash was I think Ben Morgenrood in 1994, at Rifle. He was driving a special Mazda MX6 (made in the USA) powered by the quad rotary (Le Mans winning) Mazda motor. He was doing +- 330 through Rifle. Car was rebuilt overnight and he won the next day!

[@armorgeddon]

@@andreschrier9104 That's some serious speed! And I remember that Mazda from the races I watched when I educated myself about the SA touring car series. It looked very good and sounded glorious.

[@TihanVR]

I have actually raced there earlier this year, track is really close to how it is today! My Porsche isn’t the fastest, but got up to 160-180 kph in a few spots, and can take most corners flat, this track is really a test of how big your balls are and not lifting that right foot.

[@JonathanMerry]

I’m glad it actually is a decent replica of the real thing!

[@bilbo_44]

I’ve always had a huge interest in vintage F1 racing, and your channel does a fantastic job teaching about the golden days while also making it entertaining to watch! Never knew this game existed before finding your channel. Will definitely be picking it up!

[@michaelgott9524]

I found out about the game while internet surfing back in about 2002/3 and never looked back. There's some fantastic mods and add ons for the game along with a vibrant game and racing community. Where you can get help and assistance to run and install the game. You can get Isos of the game but I'd advise trying to get the original big box if possible. I have one which is like new with an instruction manual and booklet the size of a Bible. Enjoy 👍

[@JonathanMerry]

I love seeing the track I built for GPL being enjoyed 20 plus years later!

[@Sam-hc3zb]

you built this track for GPL?!

[@JonathanMerry]

Yes I did. I’m sure it could be much improved now though.

[@Villoresi]

The 11.57-mile Prince George Circuit used for the South African GP in 1936-39 used the pit straight, before heading off inland at Potter's Pass. The 15.2-mile, original circuit in 1934 used the entire front stretch side of this circuit.

[@shaba2318]

I’m surprised by how immersive and lively the races seem for a game that’s so old, you’ve convinced me to give it a shot!

[@michaelgott9524]

Great game that will either hook you or make you possibly shout out in frustration. It's not easy to drive and better with a wheel. But once you get it right you'll be in classic racing heaven. Just a wonderful nostalgic experience. Knowing that your seeing through the same eyes as those 60's drivers on the tracks that they actually raced. In other words priceless 👍

[@flare2000x]

15:05 the FIA gives 5 second penalties for those rejoins now!

[@Niko-he4ji]

Just like Vettel in Canada 2019

[@brentmilligan2388]

Your videos are deserving of more viewership

[@jasonwatson9127]

I really like your intro music 🎶 It's super chill but feels so appropriate for a discussion before the race.

[@41modder]

Fantastic video once again, so excited so see this series back!

[@antispeed]

It looks like Richie hit the witblits a bit too hard last night!

[@henriquesilveira9261]

Saving our sunday, thanks and great race.

[@Tom-zc9gs]

East London is such a simple, yet difficult track. Flat with no camber change whatsoever, a few sweeping turns and hairpins... you get so used to elevation and camber changes that a flat track becomes a lot more tricky to handle, especially when pushing. Well, at least it's much harder to spin out than at the Glen's loop...

[@andreschrier9104]

In real life the track has elevation changes. Cocobana is much lower than Beacon Bend. You go up an gentle incline, from the Sweep to Beacon Bend. The track also drops at the exit of Potters Pass making it a very difficult corner (already fully flat or almost flat in real life) as you pick up even more speed on exit.

[@konradkidGP4]

I love this series and this channel

[@Dilip122S]

Good drive! Just please ask Jack to give you a Repco-engined car before you get to Spa. I really hope you don't wind up doing the Belgian GP with a four cylinder Climax engine behind you. :-D

[@absurdist5134]

Axelson really struggling with the cars handling, one can only imagine he'd have been very displeased with it despite the speed he could get out of it when he could hold it.

[@gary24fan]

You should have driven up to the café after the race and asked if they had carry-out. :-)

[@tacituskilgore9803]

Dude you should start using Faster by George Harrison again for the intros. Used to love that!

[@GPLaps]

its copywriten unfortunately

[@tacituskilgore9803]

@@GPLaps Thats too bad, nevermind. Happy that your uploading so frequently now, love your vids

[@prreith]

If it were me I'd definitely be in the 3.0L car, make it a horizon job, but this I have to admit was more entertaining. Those were some Paul Tracy [trying to defy physics] braking moves there too :P But seriously, great vid.

[@declanrex9435]

Have you ever considered racing the fictional championship season shown in the Grand Prix (1966)

[@peterbeard5440]

Where do I get this software, it looks and sounds fantastic. Subscribed.

[@ThePoison38]

The good ole days when men could build the fastest human death missile possible without all of todays pesky modern regulations!

[@kimiOfDieLinke]

The game is from 1998? What? o.O

[@armorgeddon]

Yes, heavily modded though. The modding scene for this game started very early and amazingly still exists.

[@WindBendsSteel]

This looks better than rtx, wow

[@lospiloto6544]

Hi GPLaps. I will start my career in GP Legends and I start from zero which is the most noob friendly car?

[@GPLaps]

I recommend racing the 1965 mod, probably the cooper

[@lospiloto6544]

@@GPLaps and in the 66 and 67 career?

[@GPLaps]

Probably the Cooper for both. They built stable cars, they're not the quickest but you can be quite fast on a good day as well.

[@lospiloto6544]

@@GPLaps ok thank you

[@VonBlade]

It's a bit like driving a McLaren in modern F1. Best of the rest is a good thing to be. Curious how near to Jack's lap you got on race pace, as he was much slower in the race than Quali. East London was always a tricky track for me. So few corners you're tempted to overdrive all the time whereas smooth is all that is required for fast laps. For anyone more interested in the Brabham in particular : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn_JomZnZc6Ciqs

[@mattmorphosis]

Great video. I used to play this game many years ago at a friends house, was always so impressed by it. Finally got myself a gaming pc this last few years but can’t track this game down. Any idea where you can get it these days! All the best

[@DELIGHTFULDORITO]

gplworld.de

[@mattmorphosis]

@@DELIGHTFULDORITO many thanks 😊👍🏎

[@michaelgott9524]

Just tap Abandonware games in your internet search and search there for the game. Your better though getting the game from places like eBay & Amazon. if you can? You can get the budget disc version in a standard dvd case, I think it was the 'Sold Out' games version. Or look for the original big box with the Bible size manual and extra booklets. But these are hard to get because they are collectable. Example here of a game store (in UK) where you can get it still. uk.webuy.com/product-detail?id=3348542045118&categoryName=pc-games&superCatName=gaming&title=grand-prix-legends They sell online but not sure if they send items outside UK?

[@hippityxhoppity]

Taking the Verstappen line

[@davidenativo]

Being an American driver, I hope Dan Gurney sends you a friendly invitation to take part in his All American Racing endeavor :)

[@harmonicadude4732]

GPlaps, Have you ever played “Indianapolis 500 evolution”?

[@GPLaps]

I want to! I need to figure out an xbox situation

[@harmonicadude4732]

@@GPLaps what does that mean? You need to find an Xbox 360 or you need to find the game?

[@GPLaps]

The game is only on xbox 360 as far as I know. I wish it were for PC!

[@harmonicadude4732]

@@GPLaps from what I read there are x box 360 emulators for pc.

[@CostanTheOne]

@@GPLaps hey could you try a BTCC race in modern cars in pre-war tracks or classic cars on post-war tracks

[@kitchendevil123]

well done,wish GPL as an app for VR.i have a slow system for VR in over titles >ie acc and ac pc ect but i bet whould run great in GPL.please anyone let me know if this is possible?.great race by the way:)

[@michaelgott9524]

Something that as been thought about and mentioned before. Whether it's possible I don't know. But having said that it's a long long way off for VR in GPL unfortunately 👍

[@armorgeddon]

@@michaelgott9524 Yeah, especially since even turning the game into a 60 fps one looks to a so difficult if not impossible. So far it's only possible to use 60 fps in hot lapping.

[@michaelgott9524]

I'm going to look into the 60fps in next few weeks. I run against ai mainly using 36fps but would like to go 60fps through gem console for GPL . Apparently the ai get weird when you go 60fps. But I'm going to rebuild all my GPL with this. Scroll down for 60fps info. www.gplworld.de/en/grand-prix-legends/gpl-easy-installation-guide Which as info on the different 60fps patches and which patch goes with each mod. Not sure it will cure the weird ai with 60fps but worth a try & experiment I think.

[@jacobyrodney7375]

Really nice 👌 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@timonsolus]

2nd best result possible for Axelson here. Didn't have the horsepower to catch Brabham in the BT20, and to be honest, didn't have the talent either.

[@theodoordormans2230]

He would probably beat you, have a little respect.