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[RobbiefromBC]

Can we drive stowe with the chicanes? I know it's not the official course but it's so much better without that huge straight.

I feel like that would be a nightmare for the stewards

 

[TEX36]

I feel like that would be a nightmare for the stewards

Stowe will be anyway - if folks aren't patient.

 

[CoachMK21]

Can we drive stowe with the chicanes? I know it's not the official course but it's so much better without that huge straight.

I'm sure @JLBowler will have the official ruling on this, but I don't think this is something we've ever done on Sunday night. I know other SNAIL leagues have, such as adding the chicane at Tsukuba, but not on Sundays. I'm thinking we only use the official track settings as set in the game. If there was an alternative track, like LaSarthe with or without chicanes, then that would be up to the prize winner.

 

[TEX36]

If permitted, I am at the High School today - so would not have the Alternate Name.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Booo Stowe is just for hot laps lol whatevs

 

[TomMang_68]

@TEX36 - what kind of lap times you putting down at Stowe? Should be a fun race. Another point of caution with that track I found a couple times, the seam that runs across the back straight will upset the kart if you are close to the edge of the track when running over the seam. I was able to hit it just right once or twice and got a little airborne.

Hey DP on a positive note there's plenty of room to pull over and watch the race without getting in anybody's way

 

[TEX36]

Drewspeed said he was running laps at 0:49 - mine were 50s with a little practice.

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

I'm sure @JLBowler will have the official ruling on this, but I don't think this is something we've ever done on Sunday night. I know other SNAIL leagues have, such as adding the chicane at Tsukuba, but not on Sundays. I'm thinking we only use the official track settings as set in the game. If there was an alternative track, like LaSarthe with or without chicanes, then that would be up to the prize winner.

Actually back in the day snail did run tuskuba with bike chicane. It's on the list I use any ways (9 September 2012)

 

[DesertPenguin09]

I would like to run the chicanes as well. Not because they slow you down, but because they alter the driving line for the better. Makes that section more interesting in that the entry to the left hander at the end of that straight is now more of a carousel and has a nicer rhythm, in my opinion.

 

[Lessen]

I would like to run the chicanes as well. Not because they slow you down, but because they alter the driving line for the better. Makes that section more interesting in that the entry to the left hander at the end of that straight is now more of a carousel and has a nicer rhythm, in my opinion.

Penguin, you make no sense. One minute you say it's a "hot lap track", then the next minute you want to break up the largest straight and negate what is arguably the best passing opportunity that configuration offers. Fun track or race track, make up your mind.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

If only I had a mind to make up

 

[gtr3123]

 

[gtr3123]

 

[MikeGrove]

Prize A Suggestion
Car: DMC DeLorean S2 '04
Track: Circuito di Roma Forward

Lap times will be in 1:27 range

TOP SPEED 88 MPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dealer PP: 405
Dealer HP: 197
Tires: Sports Hard
Cr: 525,000
Post Oil PP: 412
Post Oil HP: 207

Why not?? is what I thought when choosing this combo, and I was surprised about how this car drives the lines.

@socalnatv @JLBowler @CoachMK21

I love your picture!
Makes it Look like project cars

 

[JLBowler]

We will not be using any made up alternate layouts on tracks. The only reason we were able to use the motorcycle chicane one time at Tsukuba was because we all qualified together and someone was able to park and watch the chicane during qualifying. If we were to do something like that now, it would come down to the honor system and, as can be observed by watching blue lines in qualifying, some people have no honor.

 

[socalnatv]

Got home late, had issues with some plumbing.
Jumping on now to test the Chevy and the Ford.


Here we go...


Prize A
Car: FordRS200 '84
Track: Red Bull Ring (Forward)

Lap times will be in the 1:50 range.
Dealer PP: 432
Dealer HP: 246
Tires: Sports Hard
Cr: 160,000
Post Oil PP: 439
Post Oil HP: 258


Thanks nmcp1...Should be an interesting combo.

Thanks to the others for putting up their suggestions. I appreciate it

 

[Dragonwhisky]

Anybody remember TBT?

Anyone remember this?

Click the table above for more detail. If would like to add or update your data please click this link.​

There's also this;

in preparation for Memorial Day. Click the table to go the detail sheet and click this link if you'd like to be added.​

 

[nmcp1]

And to add to the above....

Ever wonder how close another SANIL is to you? Tag Yourself courtesy of @Falango 👍

 

[fzappa]

Got home late, had issues with some plumbing.
Jumping on now to test the Chevy and the Ford.


Here we go...


Prize A
Car: FordRS200 '84
Track: Red Bull Ring (Forward)

Lap times will be in the 1:50 range.
Dealer PP: 432
Dealer HP: 246
Tires: Sports Hard
Cr: 160,000
Post Oil PP: 439
Post Oil HP: 258


Thanks nmcp1...Should be an interesting combo.

Thanks to the others for putting up their suggestions. I appreciate it

Plumbing? I bet you it was that burrito you ate today

 

[Rednose58]

Combos for tonight's practice room:

1. Ford RS200 '84 on SH tires @ Red Bull Ring (6 Laps)
2. Gran Turismo Racing Kart 125 Shifter (One Make) on SS tires @ Silverstone The Stowe Circuit (14 Laps)
3. Nissan Zytek Z11SN Greaves Motorsport '13 on RM tires @ Circuit de la Sarthe 2013 (3 Laps)

I don't have my memory stick with me so I can finish the Settings Table. Will do it tomorrow some time.

I will open a D1-D5 "All Welcome Room" just after 9:10 pm, but I will have to leave early, so someone else will inherit the room.

 

[pinki_19123]

Got home late, had issues with some plumbing.
Jumping on now to test the Chevy and the Ford.


Here we go...


Prize A
Car: FordRS200 '84
Track: Red Bull Ring (Forward)

Lap times will be in the 1:50 range.
Dealer PP: 432
Dealer HP: 246
Tires: Sports Hard
Cr: 160,000
Post Oil PP: 439
Post Oil HP: 258


Thanks nmcp1...Should be an interesting combo.

Thanks to the others for putting up their suggestions. I appreciate it

one of the best cars I've driven in this game

 

[racingchamp30]

Practice room open
1472 6681 3286 8590 4288

 

[Rednose58]

D1-D5 All Welcome Room open
1472 6118 3787 3246 8168

 

[JFlagg_PGH]

@TEX36 - what kind of lap times you putting down at Stowe? Should be a fun race. Another point of caution with that track I found a couple times, the seam that runs across the back straight will upset the kart if you are close to the edge of the track when running over the seam. I was able to hit it just right once or twice and got a little airborne.

I hit this seam at one point tonight and heard what sounded like a Mario Kart 'boing' sound as the rear end went airborne.

I looked around for flying (snail) shells!

Otherwise, fun combo.

 

[TEX36]

Sadly, or "Keep your Attention Time", the bumps in the back straight seem to move around - ever so slightly. I found a smooth line across them - only to Lose the Bump Lottery when I least expected it. And it quickly introduced me to the right-side fencing. Sooooo, be careful.

Also I found that taking advantage of the draft on that straight can be treacherous if you don't find another smooth path. Of course, as always, be ready for the next corner and the consequences of a tighter line.

Wish someone had suggested Streets of Willow (probably not the correct name). Karts run very well there. Maybe next time.

 

[Rednose58]

Sadly, or "Keep your Attention Time", the bumps in the back straight seem to move around - ever so slightly. I found a smooth line across them - only to Lose the Bump Lottery when I least expected it. And it quickly introduced me to the right-side fencing. Sooooo, be careful.

Also I found that taking advantage of the draft on that straight can be treacherous if you don't find another smooth path. Of course, as always, be ready for the next corner and the consequences of a tighter line.

Wish someone had suggested Streets of Willow (probably not the correct name). Karts run very well there. Maybe next time.

Haha Tex, do you want to make it an "Annual Kart Race on the Streets of Willow"?

April 26, 2015
Gran Turismo Racing Kart 125 Shifter @ Willow Springs International Raceway - Streets of Willow Springs
Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor '98 @ Red Bull Ring
Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo @ High Speed Ring / Reverse
May 3, 2015
Gran Turismo Racing Kart 125 Shifter @ Willow Springs International Raceway - Streets of Willow Springs
Nissan Z GT500 Base Model '06 @ Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo @ Côte d’Azur

 

[TEX36]

Haha Tex, do you want to make it an "Annual Kart Race on the Streets of Willow"?

I think that would be a Great Idea - "A gathering of Snail Kart Enthusiasts".
Really miss the Kart Series.

 

[Vitessekid]

I just finished my write-up on my first international race. I took so long to write this post because WSKPromotion, the TV feed of the CIK-FIA events finally published my race on their Youtube channel, so I guess, yeah, have fun reading, the video is at the bottom of the link.

 

[Rednose58]

Post #2 has been updated with the May 1 Combo information

Now get some good pics for that paddy guy to make the banners

 

[dude93]

anyone practice during the day on weekdays?