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[Dragonwhisky]

I'm still surprised that the Aston lasted three weeks, or even more if it gets frozen by the prize B or C winner.

@Dragonwhisky I just want to remind you that the Jimny is available if you need inspiration

Well, I've been voting for it every week, so, not from lack of me trying.
I've already done my whacky, silly pick for the next several years. Yer probably not gonna' like what I put up next either. It's got tendencies similar to that Genesis you love so much. Although it ain't near as mental under acceleration, it doesn't like to turn in under braking much. It does, however, benefit from oodles of torque and some downforce and tires that actually work.
You or Nick can throw that slow and slippery Zuk down next week. I don't really want to drive it anywhere but on dirt or snow.

So, in honor/despite of/for that madbastardly TT hardly anyone wants to do, and without further adieu, I give you Prize A;

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series '20, BC cost only ¥420,000, I got it as a reward or roulette, at 711.08PP on RM shoes and 719HP, rolling on Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Full Course - S11, Sunset, at or around 1:46.000 MDLT.

I actually like the way the Italia handled Monza in the CE better than this car, even if the AMG was faster around it. I'll let someone else choose that car to run somewhere, after this combo gets broomed on Sunday.

 

[JamCar0ne]

Freeze the Aston Martin DB5 '64

 

[FREEREVN]

Freeze the Aston Martin DB5 '64

awesome

 

[A_Higher_Place]

Well, I've been voting for it every week, so, not from lack of me trying.
I've already done my whacky, silly pick for the next several years. Yer probably not gonna' like what I put up next either. It's got tendencies similar to that Genesis you love so much. Although it ain't near as mental under acceleration, it doesn't like to turn in under braking much. It does, however, benefit from oodles of torque and some downforce and tires that actually work.
You or Nick can throw that slow and slippery Zuk down next week. I don't really want to drive it anywhere but on dirt or snow.

So, in honor/despite of/for that madbastardly TT hardly anyone wants to do, and without further adieu, I give you Prize A;

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series '20, BC cost only ¥420,000, I got it as a reward or roulette, at 711.08PP on RM shoes and 719HP, rolling on Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Full Course - S11, Sunset, at or around 1:46.000 MDLT.

I actually like the way the Italia handled Monza in the CE better than this car, even if the AMG was faster around it. I'll let someone else chose that car to run somewhere, after this combo gets broomed on Sunday.

That first chicane is not good for my probation. Great pick though!

 

[Dragonwhisky]

@A_Higher_Place We all probably better have long, pointed conversations with our left feet, unless you're @Worst_Driver, who should be addressing his right foot. The merc is not as bad as the Genesis into T1 but it will require braking earlier than most of us would like. Took me 5 laps to pick a brake point that would get me into the Prima Variante clean, but not quickly. By the 6th lap I'd settled on that little side road on the left before the 200m marker. The first left of Ascari is another bitch kitty for this car. If you make that part good though you can almost plant the pedal to the mat around the right and left exiting. Might have to lift just a little to keep it in bounds.


My reviews of the 2 incidents I can review is complete.

 

[Worst_Driver]

@Dragonwhisky I will need more practice than usual with that combo, but I’m OK to be out of my confort zone from time to time and you picking brand central cars instead of UCD and LCD varies the selection a little bit.

And that TT is one of the hardest one in a while. I can get between 2 and 2.5% of the top time but it took me all that I got to get below 3%.

 

[A_Higher_Place]

@Dragonwhisky I will need more practice than usual with that combo, but I’m OK to be out of my confort zone from time to time and you picking brand central cars instead of UCD and LCD varies the selection a little bit.

And that TT is one of the hardest one in a while. I can get between 2 and 2.5% of the top time but it took me all that I got to get below 3%.

That TT is insane. I pray that I am safe in the gold right now with a 38.903. I have an optimal time of 38.5xx but cannot string it together.

 

[FREEREVN]

I'll pick a track tonight after work. we'll already have one picked out just need to turn a few laps to get a lap time and time of day!!!

 

[JamCar0ne]

And that TT is one of the hardest one in a while. I can get between 2 and 2.5% of the top time but it took me all that I got to get below 3%.

Any tips?

 

[Worst_Driver]

Any tips?

Brake early and use 4th or even 5th gear out of corners. Take a look at the quickest lap replay and try to replicate it. That’s what I do when I’m not 100% satisfied with my time.

@A_Higher_Place you clocked in a couple fast times deep into gold territory the last few weeks well done !

 

[TexHill]

I have read the first post and would like to join again if y'all would have me back. It's been several months since I last raced in the league, and I'd like to give it another shot. Thank you.

 

[A_Higher_Place]

Any tips?

If I may, only exit turn 1 in 4th. The rest I do in 5th and 6th. Also, TCS 1 (for noobs, no doubt) also helped get me into gold.

 

[FREEREVN]

Well drivers were gonna take a short drive down the road from Brands Hatch in the Aston Martin DB5 '64 (78 miles) to be exact , to Goodwood Motor Circuit, late morning, s15 hazy,cloudless and pleasant. with a mid division lap of 1:28.000

 

[A_Higher_Place]

Well drivers were gonna take a short drive down the road from Brands Hatch in the Aston Martin DB5 '64 (78 miles) to be exact , to Goodwood Motor Circuit, late morning, s15 hazy,cloudless and pleasant. with a mid division lap of 1:28.000

I want to see the most vintage liveries you SNAILs can find. It's time to go retro retro.

 

[Marcus Garvey]

Back in the day, liveries were just a gumball/number plate. Until the mid 1960s, it wasn't only frowned upon but plainly against the rules to run any advertising on your race car in most "European style road racing" as it circuit racing was known in the US at the time. It was gentlemen racing, which was at it's late peak at the time of the DB5. By the late 1960s, cost and the growth of the sport mandated better funded teams, which meant to grow beyond a certain point you need to allow outside sponsorship. That is why you'll see most road racing cars, even Grand Prix cars through the 50s and early 60s were adorned with little more than their numbers.

 

[nmcp1]

I have read the first post and would like to join again if y'all would have me back. It's been several months since I last raced in the league, and I'd like to give it another shot. Thank you.

@TexHill

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[TexHill]

Back in the day, liveries were just a gumball/number plate. Until the mid 1960s, it wasn't only frowned upon but plainly against the rules to run any advertising on your race car in most "European style road racing" as it circuit racing was known in the US at the time. It was gentlemen racing, which was at it's late peak at the time of the DB5. By the late 1960s, cost and the growth of the sport mandated better funded teams, which meant to grow beyond a certain point you need to allow outside sponsorship. That is why you'll see most road racing cars, even Grand Prix cars through the 50s and early 60s were adorned with little more than their numbers.

I've been reading a biography of Carroll Shelby, and it talks about the "gentlemen racing" back then and the subterfuge that they would resort to in order to pay the drivers under the table. Racing was - and still is to some extent - a rich man's sport, and the fact that a poor chicken farmer from east Texas was able to be noticed and drive for some of the most influential, manufacturer backed racing teams is pretty remarkable.

 

[FREEREVN]

I want to see the most vintage liveries you SNAILs can find. It's time to go retro retro.

I got mine already

 

[Dragonwhisky]

Thinkin' @JamCar0ne is some kind of savant wizard with FF cars. 🏁 At least on my FL.

 

[Marcus Garvey]

I've been reading a biography of Carroll Shelby, and it talks about the "gentlemen racing" back then and the subterfuge that they would resort to in order to pay the drivers under the table. Racing was - and still is to some extent - a rich man's sport, and the fact that a poor chicken farmer from east Texas was able to be noticed and drive for some of the most influential, manufacturer backed racing teams is pretty remarkable.

It was. As sports cars became more popular with servicemen returning from occupied Europe, the demand for motorsports activities broadened and the sport slowly became more accessible. As they were mostly wealthy folks driving expensive cars for sport, the etiquette and attitudes about driving were different. Below is an excerpt from Walt Hansgen's biography;

 

[JamCar0ne]

Thinkin' @JamCar0ne is some kind of savant wizard with FF cars. 🏁 At least on my FL.

Assuming you are referring to the Civic TT, it wasn't quite as much fun as the RCR Civic but close.

 

[Pudnick]

S2000 is for sale at Used Cars

 

[FREEREVN]

SC2000 is for sale at Used Cars

I must own all the uc because mine never changes

 

[Akzl298]

Gran Turismo 7
Sunday, February 4th, 2024 Lineup
February 2024 Season League Night #1

1. Aston Martin DB5 '64 on SH Tires @ Goodwood Full Course - S15 Late Morning - (11 Laps)

2. Honda S2000 '99 on SM Tires @ Autopolis - Full Course - S03 Afternoon - (7 Laps)

3. AMG Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series '20 on RM Tires @ Autodromo Nazionale Monza - S11 Sunset - (9 Laps)

 

[Pudnick]

I must own all the uc because mine never changes

Im trying to get there. Ive bought 72 cars since the (I didnt own it) Porsche 911 race

 

[Akzl298]

My Review of the 3 incidents on file, are complete

 

[A_Higher_Place]

Assuming you are referring to the Civic TT, it wasn't quite as much fun as the RCR Civic but close.

Do you have any tips for FF cars? They are my weak spot and I'd love to improve. What are your secrets, wizard?

Also, to all SNAILS: what wheel (if any) are you using? If you recently switched from one wheel to another, have you noticed an increase in your pace?

I am trying to gauge how limited I may be with my G29.

 

[Nicktune]

I am trying to gauge how limited I may be with my G29.

I'm on a G29

 

[Marcus Garvey]

I'm on a G29

Ditto

 

[A_Higher_Place]

@Nicktune @Marcus Garvey and ya'll are quick. That, settles that.

I saw in another thread someone mentioning that with a pro wheel and pedals they were consistently faster. Hence my curiosity..