◆ SNAIL [DriveTrain Challenge - DTC] Racing - Closed

[IceWarden]

Ok...just checked my PS3.

There is a Brands Hatch Indy and Grand Prix circuit and 80's version of each.

The Grand Prix versions are over 2 miles long.

Ken probably went to the short track.

 

[88GTA]

Final lineup:
FF - Dodge SRT4 '03 435pp
4WD - Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 '89 415pp
FR - Toyota AE86 S.S. Version 441pp
MR - Dome Zero Concept 410pp

 

[tezgm99]

He could have tested a Red Bull there to get that time

 

[jobyone]

@jobyone
Can you please update the scoring tab of the spreadsheet for tonight?

Updated. Have fun guys

 

[Kgffy]

I've put my cars in sign up sheet but some of the boxes it won't let me type, like total pp box, pp individual car pp box

 

[jobyone]

I've put my cars in sign up sheet but some of the boxes it won't let me type, like total pp box, pp individual car pp box

You should never tyoe in those. It should autofill if you correctly choose the car

I fixed the car choices for you. You should be able to just type part of the name of the car and then select from the list.

 

[88GTA]

Sorry I couldn't race last night guys and I look forward to getting back on track 6/24 after my trip.

I hope last night was fun and happy racing.

 

[tezgm99]

We'll go with a 805/1170 split for next week....in that order as I'd imagine it's easier to adjust going from low to high than the other way around :/

 

[IceWarden]

Tsukuba diver ftw

 

[danfurey]

Sorry I couldn't race last night guys and I look forward to getting back on track 6/24 after my trip.

I hope last night was fun and happy racing.

Joe wanted a last place battle at Ascari with 205s butI told him I would save myself for when you come back .

 

[88GTA]

Joe wanted a last place battle at Ascari with 205s butI told him I would save myself for when you come back .

I look forward to it. 👍

 

[jobyone]

OP and Scoring sheets have been updated for next Tuesday

@danfurey please choose a track to replace. Bold tracks can not be chosen.

Eligible Tracks

Group A
Motegi Super Speedway - (Chosen by @@tezgm99 5/14 many many times and ignored by me) - Laps 27
Apricot Hill - (Chosen by @@88GTA) - Laps 12
Suzuka - (Chosen By @@tezgm99) - laps 8
Ascari - (Chosen by @@carboneyes) - Laps 8
Autumn Ring (Chosen by @@Kgffy 5/7) - Laps 13

Group B
Tokyo R246 - (Chosen by @@JoeW) - Laps 9
Cape Ring Periphery - (Chosen by @@Schmiggz 5/21) - Laps 10
Indy Road Course - Laps 10
Nurburgring GP/F - (Chosen by @@danfurey) - Laps 8
London - (chosen by @@GTP_unleashed) - Laps 18

Group C
Brands Hatch Grand Prix '80s - (Chosen by @@fizzer 6/3) - laps?
Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit - Laps 8
Grand Valley Full - (Chosen by @@88GTA) - Laps 9
Twin Ring Motegi Road Course - (Chosen by @@racefan78) - Laps 8
Côte d'Azur - (Chosen by @@Nish) - Laps 10

 

[jobyone]

Hey Guys What do you think about updating the Tire Regs from this

Under 1700 PP Cap - Sports Hards
1701-1850 PP Cap - Sports Mediums
1851 and over PP Cap - Sports Softs

To This

Under 1600 PP Cap - Comfort Soft
1601-1750 PP Cap - Sports Hards
1751-1900 PP Cap - Sports Mediums
1901 and over PP Cap - Sports Softs

Likes, objections and comments welcome

 

[Kgffy]

I like your new suggested tire spec

 

[88GTA]

I should have a few hours tonight around 10pm EST to race if anyone wants to practice for Tuesday or mess around. I won't have time to set up a full event but if anyone is interested let me know.

 

[tezgm99]

I might jump on around then.

 

[88GTA]

Jumping on now

@jobyone
@tezgm99
@danfurey

 

[jobyone]

Jumping on now

@jobyone
@tezgm99
@danfurey

Would love to join you but still working. I did actually get the 1st 15 minutes of game time in what feels like a week earlier. I have been updating the OP. I would like to get some info on the Thursday night events so let me know what you would like on there.

Also I like how you did not include @kendawg or @JoeW. Those guys are no fun

 

[IceWarden]

I'm a big doody head cuz I can't usually do Thursday.

Ken is just a doody head, period.

 

[kendawg]

I'm a big doody head cuz I can't usually do Thursday.

Ken is just a doody head, period.

That's Boody Head..Boody

 

[88GTA]

Also I like how you did not include @kendawg or @JoeW. Those guys are no fun

I knew they wouldn't be able to make it but they are always welcome.

 

[fizzer]

Hey Guys What do you think about updating the Tire Regs from this

Under 1700 PP Cap - Sports Hards
1701-1850 PP Cap - Sports Mediums
1851 and over PP Cap - Sports Softs

To This

Under 1600 PP Cap - Comfort Soft
1601-1750 PP Cap - Sports Hards
1751-1900 PP Cap - Sports Mediums
1901 and over PP Cap - Sports Softs

Likes, objections and comments welcome

Love it, so for splits we just cut those numbers in half right?

Under 800 PP Split - CS
800 - 875 PP Plit - SH
876 - 950 PP Split - SM
951_ PP Split - SS

 

[IceWarden]

Love it, so for splits we just cut those numbers in half right?

Under 800 PP Split - CS
800 - 875 PP Plit - SH
876 - 950 PP Split - SM
951_ PP Split - SS

You got it. First half would be on SH and the second half on SS.

 

[jobyone]

So with no objections should we change the tire regs?

 

[kendawg]

So with no objections should we change the tire regs?

Lets try it and see.

 

[danfurey]

I'm just curious, why do we want to change the tire regs? Are we trying to reduce tire wear on the lower classes?

 

[jobyone]

I'm just curious, why do we want to change the tire regs? Are we trying to reduce tire wear on the lower classes?

I have just been feeling for a while that at some PP the cars feel to grippy. While this will lead to better lap times I think the racing can suffer. If the cars are on "rails" so to speak passing becomes harder as does catching up from a mistake. So tires that allow for a bit of slipping and sliding can often lead to better racing and closer racing. At least that is my thought.

 

[88GTA]

I'm just curious, why do we want to change the tire regs? Are we trying to reduce tire wear on the lower classes?

Many MR cars with too much front tire grip are almost impossible to drive. This may help in that area too.

 

[jobyone]

Ok guys. For the next few weeks we will be running the following tire regs as a test.

Under 1600 PP Cap - Comfort Soft
1601-1750 PP Cap - Sports Hards
1751-1900 PP Cap - Sports Mediums
1901 and over PP Cap - Sports Softs

 

[fizzer]

Got my lineup set for tomorrow night and in the sheet. Looking forward to the slow/fast PP split, should provide some great variety