◆ S.N.A.I.L. Weekly Kart Races (everyone welcome)

[TEX36]

Cool pic Tex 👍

Thank you - I really appreciate you taking time to get the pic posted.
That is my brother's Road Racing Kart.
"36" is important to both of us.

 

[wumpushunter]

The results have been posted, drumroll please ... and the winners are:

dabneyd
dragonwhisky
wumpus-hunter

Say what? I don't belong on that winner list! How'd I get there?

 

[kcheeb]

Say what? I don't belong on that winner list! How'd I get there?

Only the winner is guaranteed a prize track pick. I try to spread the FUN around for the other two picks 👍

 

[Dragonwhisky]

I have no idea what track to pick. Any suggestions?

 

[dabneyd]

I'm going to do something out of character and pick Autumn Ring.

 

[kcheeb]

I have no idea what track to pick. Any suggestions?

We haven't raced High Speed Ring, would be a bit of a draft fest and I don't remember racing in Karts there. The 125 would be a good one to try there.

I'm going to do something out of character and pick Autumn Ring.

Thanks Dabney 👍

 

[dabneyd]

We haven't raced High Speed Ring, would be a bit of a draft fest and I don't remember racing in Karts there. The 125 would be a good one to try there.

Please drive that one first. I worry about the last turn and how flat (or not) the surface is.

 

[kcheeb]

Please drive that one first. I worry about the last turn and how flat (or not) the surface is.

Can do and it was just a suggestion. I'm sure Dragon would test it first

Would be interesting to see if you could run any line in the last corner in a Kart.

There's Reverse too.

 

[wumpushunter]

I think Circuito de Madrid could be fun in the 125.

 

[wumpushunter]

I think Circuito de Madrid could be fun in the 125.

Okay, I just tried this, and it requires some very precise placement, especially through the last chicane. You can't use the curbs at all (unless you're interested in starting a low-budget space program).

The long straights end in technical bits, and the karts don't have the low-end power to get back up to speed if you make a grievous error.

Thoughts?

 

[dabneyd]

Okay, I just tried this, and it requires some very precise placement, especially through the last chicane. You can't use the curbs at all (unless you're interested in starting a low-budget space program).

The long straights end in technical bits, and the karts don't have the low-end power to get back up to speed if you make a grievous error.

Thoughts?

Madrid is fun, but you're right, the curbs are not usable. Avoid them at all costs. We've run Madrid before and I'm sure everyone has learned the hard way.

 

[Dragonwhisky]

Will test at HSR in a bit. Not sure if it'll make the cut though.

Just did some testing. I think HSR should be our "Oval" for the night. You can run the gearing as tall as it will go and hold 'er to the mat, stabitnsteerit. The only place that might give trouble is the first turn after the bridge. It can be taken flat out if you're brave enough to let it 4 wheel drift through the apex. My fastest lap was a mid 1:26 There is a "fastest" line but not ultra critical to hit it. There are some G27 shaking bumps at odd places but, unless you're running your FFB way up, they aren't to bad.

With that said I think my pick, even though likely unpopular, will be Eiger, Short, Reverse. I just ran some laps with the above mentioned tallest gearing and managed a 1:14ish. Reset the gearing to stock. Ghost ran away with the spoon on the first two fast sections but the shorter gearing more than made up for it in the twisty uphill sections. Ran a 1:13ish with the stock gearing. Transmission strategy will be paramount here. Several turns to lose it on, no effin curbs to launch you into the stratosphere. I was smiling the entire time I ran it.

 

[kcheeb]

Okay, I just tried this, and it requires some very precise placement, especially through the last chicane. You can't use the curbs at all (unless you're interested in starting a low-budget space program).

The long straights end in technical bits, and the karts don't have the low-end power to get back up to speed if you make a grievous error.

Thoughts?

Madrid is fun in the Karts and the 125's should work there nicely. As you found out, you really do need to avoid the kurbs Is that your pick wumpushunter?

Will test at HSR in a bit. Not sure if it'll make the cut though.

Just did some testing. I think HSR should be our "Oval" for the night. You can run the gearing as tall as it will go and hold 'er to the mat, stabitnsteerit. The only place that might give trouble is the first turn after the bridge. It can be taken flat out if you're brave enough to let it 4 wheel drift through the apex. My fastest lap was a mid 1:26 There is a "fastest" line but not ultra critical to hit it. There are some G27 shaking bumps at odd places but, unless you're running your FFB way up, they aren't to bad.

Cool, maybe we should try it out week after next as the 'oval'. Although it'll be the Junior Karts.

With that said I think my pick, even though likely unpopular, will be Eiger, Short, Reverse. I just ran some laps with the above mentioned tallest gearing and managed a 1:14ish. Reset the gearing to stock. Ghost ran away with the spoon on the first two fast sections but the shorter gearing more than made up for it in the twisty uphill sections. Ran a 1:13ish with the stock gearing. Transmission strategy will be paramount here. Several turns to lose it on, no effin curbs to launch you into the stratosphere. I was smiling the entire time I ran it.

Thanks Dragon Eiger is fun!

 

[wumpushunter]

Madrid is fun in the Karts and the 125's should work there nicely. As you found out, you really do need to avoid the kurbs Is that your pick wumpushunter?

Yep, that's my pick, then! As for HSR--that's what I've been driving the karts on to break 'em in. Bit more interesting than an oval.

 

[Dragonwhisky]

I really think you should consider HSR for the 125s. Jrs there will not be fast enough to be much fun.

 

[Dragonwhisky]

This still on for tonight?

 

[kcheeb]

Yep, been having GTPlanet issues today

 

[kcheeb]

SNAIL_Division2 open for Karting

 

[Dragonwhisky]

That sucked. DCed twice in the last race. Can't blame the macdevilbook either.

Good racing tonight gentleman!

 

[wumpushunter]

Thanks all for the great racing tonight!

 

[kcheeb]

From my perspective the High Speed Ring fits nicely into 'oval draft fest'. Was a fun race!

Thoughts?

 

[racingchamp30]

It was fun at High Speed Ring because the pack was alot more closer than at the other 3 tracks and very close finishes.

 

[TEX36]

It was fun at High Speed Ring because the pack was alot more closer than at the other 3 tracks and very close finishes.

Thoroughly enjoyed HSR last night ...... was fun staying in 2nd place on the final lap and using the draft to make the pass at the finish line. Very close racing - and wondering how the pack was going to get through the next turn.
Hope HSR stays in the Oval Rotation - not sure how the Jrs will perform though.

 

[kcheeb]

I don't think the Juniors would do well at HSR either. But it was a nice change from all left turns and the added bonus of draft to keep things close 👍

Results are in.

Prize winners are :

QwietStorm
TEX36
RacingChamp

Remember, we're in the Junior Karts next week, so try to pick a track that works reasonably well for them 👍

For the Oval option, I'm going to try to work up a 1/2 mile oval. Will keep you posted.

 

[racingchamp30]

Nurburging GP/F

 

[TEX36]

Tested a couple:
Kart Space II Reverse - Early Lap time 0:27
Madrid Mini (Not Rev) - Early Lap time 1:11

Haven't been "inside" for a while - So I'll pick the Kart Space II Reverse.

The Madrid Mini will mess with your mind a bit, since we just ran the full Madrid with the 125s.

 

[AGNT009]

I want in this League for GT6. Got my copy preordered. Sold my GT5, never played it, hated blocky shadows and no wheel lock options. But since Grand Theft Auto racing is now paying peanuts for wins, I want to race in GT again. Agent 009 Has Returned!

 

[kcheeb]

Nurburging GP/F

Tested a couple:
Kart Space II Reverse - Early Lap time 0:27
Madrid Mini (Not Rev) - Early Lap time 1:11

Haven't been "inside" for a while - So I'll pick the Kart Space II Reverse.

The Madrid Mini will mess with your mind a bit, since we just ran the full Madrid with the 125s.

Thanks for the picks guys 👍 @qwietstorm looking for one from you

I want in this League for GT6. Got my copy preordered. Sold my GT5, never played it, hated blocky shadows and no wheel lock options. But since Grand Theft Auto racing is now paying peanuts for wins, I want to race in GT again. Agent 009 Has Returned!

Hey AGNT009,

Thanks for your interest 👍 Come back in a couple of weeks and we'll be on GT6, the more the merrier.

 

[qwietstorm]

Sorry guys. I rarely keep up with this thread. Thanks for tagging me or I would have totally missed it. Let's do London. It didn't work well with the cars in SNAIL but I think it should be good for the Juniors.

 

[kcheeb]

Sorry guys. I rarely keep up with this thread. Thanks for tagging me or I would have totally missed it. Let's do London. It didn't work well with the cars in SNAIL but I think it should be good for the Juniors.

Thanks qwiet, I'm going to use the tags when I announce from now on 👍

I think London is perfect for the juniors and one I need to get better at! I know where I'm slower, just need the courage to just about kiss the walls

For track number 4, I'm going to attempt a 1/2 mileish oval, if it doesn't work out we'll race the Twin Ring Motegi Oval.