The new compact cockpits will be coming tomorrow, and in preparation for friday, we wont be opening this thursday as we'll be bringing them and setting them up. remember to come cheer for us friday at 7:00PM, TV show the Express is coming and we want to give them a blast!

Come show us your support this friday at 7:00pm, we're really exited because Peter Kim, a reporter from The Express, a TV show from Shaw TV, is coming to make a story on our business and take some action footage of our system!

It's going to be awesome since we're bringing the 2 new cockpits aswell, 4 driver races, 50% off for the whole weekend!, and we're introducing our new trend... GIRLS RACE FOR FREE for the whole month of september, we're going to train them to find the fastest girls around, we know they are competitive, so guys, be careful...

Christian Sepulveda

Seats are in place, and the subwoofer position we think it's going to be set behind the seat, just like the 1st generation RESC, it will produce a more even sound as we're using only a 2.1 system, and it will create a nice effect just like the other ones did.

We had to lower the monitor position by 2 inches... it was way too high, as we finally got to try the real seating position, its real tight, but it feels great.

Christian Sepulveda P

It might not look like much has been done, but there's actually a lot of progress there... so much in fact that the cat already tries to get a race on them. All the panels are ready to be fitted as they were already in place for the bolting, they are out now because all the detailing and electronics installation can't happen with the panels on. On that cockpit you can already see the drivers position with the wheel and the screen.

Tomorrow we're picking up the seats, and wednesday they'll be ready for the vinyl design.

Christian Sepulveda P

It's the Gigaworks T3 for the audio system, the Logitech Driving Force GT for the wheel, and a W2242PA 24 inch LG Flatron Panel.

Fitting the electronics will start today, so next picture from the cockpit will have some of the components fitted inside, and then the paneling. The plan is to have the cockpit completely covered, detailed and with the main vinyl design done by the end of the weekend. The seats will arrive on tuesday or wednesday, and we're set for the weekend!!... stay tuned for awesome specials until next week!.

   Christian Sepulveda P

The panels will be ready soon!, that means the cockpits are on schedule for the weekend... and good news!!!, the electronics are sorted out, so is the seat!

We'll be using OMP non FIA seats, 24 inch widescreen LCD, Proper HiFi 2.1 audio system, and the Force GT as a steering wheel. We are really exited since we were able to get the components we wanted for the cockpit, and the results will be amazing.

   Christian Sepulveda P

Both bases are ready, properly carpeted and over casters, they're set to accomodate the cockpit frame. The frames are already painted and ready to get the panels cut for them. cockpits are still on schedule, but the electronics are still on queue, so we'll have a slight delay as the cockpits will be ready by the weekend, and the electronics won't be coming until next week.

One thing i can tell you tho, we'll be using speakers, not headphones, it's going to be tricky having the subwoofer behind the screen, but we'll figure out something.

   Christian Sepulveda P

The semicockpits are being manufactured on schedule... you can see both frames now, and for those having troubles picturing the design, where Marianne is right there, is basically where you'll be while driving... the seat will be where that chair is, and the same for the other one. The opening to her left, is where you get inside the semicockpits.

Tomorrow we hope they'll be painted and ready for detailing... in a few days we'll see them with the paneling, and by the end of the weekend we should have the panel design for VF1.

   Christian Sepulveda P

That's the full frame right there, at the right side, you can see an opening where there's no bar, that's the entrance where the seat is, all the rest is covered by panels. if you're having troubles picturing the design, you can see in the middle a flat plate... that's where the steering wheel goes, and the seat goes at the right. The left side is the computer unit cabinet, wich is completely enclosed. (click to enlarge or comment)

Until the new cockpits are ready, we'll be opening slightly later than usual, 7:00pm to 1:00am is our temporary opening hours for now.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

What you see in the picture is the actual frame of the semicockpit, you can appreciate already how tall it is, and that is because our design, unlike every other smicockpit out there, it's semiclosed aswell. The cockpit in the picture is upside down, those two bars don't go on the top, there's only 1 bar on the top right side, and then another one is lower so you can get inside.

We can't make Aug 27 anymore, we were unable to get some of the components in time, so Sept 3 is the new official release date.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

Ryan Ingram came from Richmond News a couple of weeks ago to do a story on our system, and its finally out!

Many thanks to Ryan for a great story, and thanks to Richmond News for taking note of our little business here. We hope to keep walking forward as we've always done it, since that's what has gotten us this far already.

read the full story here

   Christian Sepulveda P.

The Cat there says that he's not letting these cockpits to be taken away from him like the big ones did... he still claims they are his, since he used to reign at the Simcenter back in Chile...

Now, that is the actual material for the semicockpits, that means the construction process starts today, for now, everything is on schedule for august 27th. The frame is the first thing we're going to build, we're a bit concerned about the width, its a bit narrow for the design... but we'll see how it turns out.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

The Order is out!, the materials will be ready tomorrow and production will start as soon as soon as possible. The frame dimensions and design is already set, we estimate that over the weekend at least the frame of both prototypes will be finished, and then we'll be able to start detailing, and setting up the electronics.

We haven't decided yet wich way we go for the electronics, but we'll keep everyone posted on any changes we make.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

It's official, we are on the process of bringing the new 2 semcockpits to the race floor. Those very "motorsporty" blueprints there have the dimensions and basic shape of the new semicockpit prototypes, and we're in the process of acquiring the material and components to bring them to you as soon as possible.

I can't say for sure, but a tentative date to introduce the cockpits would be august 27th. This is very exiting and more news will follow during the week

   Christian Sepulveda P.

Well, it's not really new, it's been there for a while, we just didn't announced it right away. There's a lot of people from our business in chile, so expect some spanish comments from them, don't be scared, many of em will understand english if you comment on their posts.

Hope to see you around, and we'll be announcing some facebook group exclusive promotions, so make sure to join us.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

The control system is pretty much 100% functional, so we're going to move to the next stage of the development plan... build more.

Because of our limited budget for now, we'll be building semi cockpits, that means the inner part of the cockpit, without the closing hatch. Also, the components are going to be a bit cheaper and smaller. This might not look so good, but our aim at the moment is build 2 more real soon and another 2 not far from now. to introduce the real feature of our system.... serious competition.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

Today we had a reporter from Richmond News, trying out the cockpits for a story on this week's print. We're very exited about this chance to come out on a local newspaper, as this is big help to reach all those people that are looking for something like our system, but have no idea we exist.

We thank Richmond News for taking interest in our small business... hope everything goes allright, and VF1 will be featured soon

   Christian Sepulveda P.

It's sad to see a car without an owner, and this one has been sitting there in a garage with no owner in sight, since the original launch was going to be at Visions, but never happened.

So!... we're doing something exiting with this, by the end of september, the 4 top drivers in blackwood will qualify for a chance to win this awesome looking car, a month's subscription and single race tickets, in a head to head competition.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

Exiting news keep coming on i almost can't keep up with it... we have a new mobile website!, mobile.vf1motorsports.com, mobile.vf1.cl, or mobile.vf1.ca

Check in your smartphone, latest news, location, ranking and exclusive special deals only for smartphone users!, don't forget to bring your smartphone. For mobile promotions, no smartphone, no deal... Watto style :D

   Christian Sepulveda P.

We finally have our officially branded VF1 Tickets for whenever you come to race... No more piece of paper that you don't even get to keep.

Also, hold on to your stub as we'll be announcing special promotions where you can cash them in for extreme discounts, or even free stuff. We'll be announcing the promotion in our website and it'll only last a day or two, so be sure to visit us frequently.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

Terrance Tung made it personal, faster than average on the first tryouts, he improved quickly and achieved Richmond's first 1 minute 11 seconds on our standard Blackwood race. The official time is 1:11.78, on what whas probably the 7th or 8th race.

He joins now, a select group, able to race on FE1, for a little bit more exitement, on this dangerously poor mantained track. As soon as we get more racers to achieve stability on the FOX, we'll open up the ranking.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

Until Aug 29, on every friday, saturday and sunday, whenever you get a standard race ticket, you'll get the chance to win a $40 value promo ticket for a free race for 2!!!

Only valid for standard $20 race tickets,, not valid when cashing a free race promo ticket,

   Christian Sepulveda P.

I love that car... a homage to Alvaro Gonzales, we miss you man!... i just had to take it out for a spin, and now it's going into a limited edition single race ticket, i'll post more pictures when it's printed.. This car belongs to one of our very first VF1 fans, he joined us during the initial testing in 2006 when we were literally, playing on the ground. He was awarded this car in a championship held for my 28th birthday, and now... a legend in our company records.

Testing is over, our demo stand is fully operational right now, and we're taking races all week monday to sunday from 4:00pm until rush closes, 1:00am on weekdays and 2:00am friday and saturday.

Standard pricing applies from now on, so don't forget to bring your tickets those lucky enough to get some during the launch. Everyone is really exited about this new concept coming into town... we need to turn it into a racing lounge soon, so come and show us your support!

   Christian Sepulveda P.

I've just finished doing some updates to the website. Location, concept, pricing and contact are now available on the left menu bar... There's also new affiliate websites and some minor corrections.

Take some time to read our concept history, there's some interesting pictures of our previous place, and you'll be able to better understand our mission.

also, if anyone wants to contact us, you can just email us using the contact menu on the left :D.

   Christian Sepulveda P.

The ranking for the track everyone has been racing for the past few days is up and running with the latest and fastest race times, check it out here, or on the link on the side labeled FOX BL1, wich Stands for Formula XR, Blackwood GP.

We'll be updating the times daily at night after we've closed, so you'll be able to check your times next day from your best race.

Its funny but true, this is our new website, wich uses the really really old layout from our original Virtual Formula 1 league website, the roots of the VF1mOTORSPORTS name. It evolved later to the website of the picture from the Chilean VF1mOTORSPORTS simcenter, and now it comes back as the VF1mOTORSPORTS canada to once again, rewrite the concept of competitive racing simulation with the world's first RESC Racing Lounge.

Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.

   Christian Sepulveda P.