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[Marcus Garvey]

I took it for a brief ride this morning. Subarus are soft, they even got the spongy brake pedal replicated on the sim. They handle like front wheel drive cars in real life. I can typically swap seats with a driver of a well setup Subaru and the muscle memory from a Honda translates quite well and there is little adjustment. Stock ones are soft, though, but make excellent daily drivers.

My best quick advice is with any softer car, don't upset it on entry. Be smooth with your inputs, even if means braking a little early in places like T2/3. And just like the nose loves to dive, it loves to rise as well so you will need to breathe off the throttle just a touch to get the nose pointed into the esses. Not a full lift, like go back to 75-85% throttle. Not enough to slow the car, but enough to transfer a little more weight to the nose. The car has a short wheelbase, so it's actually pretty twitchy. They got that right in the sim, too. So be careful braking hard downhill because the rear will try to pass you. Again, think brake a little earlier and a little lighter and I think it will pay off if you are having trouble keeping the car from sliding.

Anyone struggling with the combos; I can probably help you find some time, just let me know. If you're a second or more off where you want to be, there is likely some low hanging fruit I can point you towards after running some laps. I may be on a little bit later and get some seat time for myself anyway.

 

[CANOWORMS1]

Anyone struggling with the combos; I can probably help you find some time, just let me know.

I'm away from my rig until early August, but I'll take you up on this offer when I get home. 🙂🙏👌🥳

 

[JLBowler]

The drivers list and grid list are updated for this week's racing.

 

[Worst_Driver]

Practice lobby open until 9:00. Everybody welcome, I will be running half distance races.

 

[Akzl298]

Scoring sheet for 7/23 has been created

 

[Akzl298]

All clear to start

 

[Worst_Driver]

Scores, votes and data done.

 

[racingchamp30]

D1 Replays Uploaded.

 

[Worst_Driver]

Awesome night of racing yesterday. @Kgffy Great job on the win at Alsace, well done ! @Xradkins I had a lot of fun trading positions with you at Monza. Clean racing as usual.

Obligatory photos.

Closest finish I've seen in SNAIL between @EvoSpecX and @Timlour . This is how 0.002th of a second looks like.

 

[IceWarden]

I find it odd that the Impreza got the most votes while the Vette got the least. The Impreza was the liveliest and most rewarding car of the bunch. Even though I went in with no practice...it just got more fun to throw it around with every lap. Did I throw it off the track a few times? Why yes I did...but that's what test pilots do

The Vette was the least rewarding...it's literally a brick on wheels with very little feedback. Almost like driving a car from back in the GT1 days. It just does nothing "fun".

And the Ferrari/Monza combo...fairly meh. While close battles can be had...with the help of the draft...the car is too slow and settled for such a high speed track. I think we are max throttle 95% of the time...probably not an exaggeration

 

[zer05ive]

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Here are the unofficial results from our league night on July 23, 2023

Click here for this season's points standings and click a tab at the bottom for more detail.

Click here if the data linked above has already been archived and you would like to view it.

Division 1

1. GTP_Worstdriver --- voted to eliminate Round 3 - 93 (93.00 for Prize A )SEE NOTE BELOW
2. Timlour ----------- voted to eliminate Round 3 - 82.1 (82.10 for Prize B)
3. Kgffty ------------ voted to eliminate Round 3 - 82 (82.00 for Prize C)
4. Xrad-11 ----------- voted to eliminate Round 1
5. Nic-KL ------------ voted to eliminate Round 1
6. Ice_Warden -------- voted to eliminate Round 2
7. RacingChamp30 ----- voted to eliminate Round 1
8. Vinnybear440 ------ voted to eliminate Round 2
9. EvoSpec10 --------- voted to eliminate Round 1
10. cesarr64 ---------- voted to eliminate Round 1
11. Gurney_67 --------- did not submit a vote
12. Kaeltho ----------- did not submit a vote
13. Tex_Hill ---------- did not submit a vote
14. Skills_19657 ------ voted to eliminate Round 3

The round that received the most elimination votes was:
Round 1 - Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STi '04 (SM) at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta - S01 Dawn (10 laps)
Therefore the entire combo has been dropped from next week's line-up. Since @Worst_Driver wins Prize A, he gets to choose an entirely new car and track combo to replace it.
PLEASE NOTE: Since @Worst_Driver has already won Prize A this season, he is ineligible to win it again until next season. This means that unless he loses Prize A due to incident reviews, any driver who competed on Sunday night will have the opportunity to suggest an entirely new car and track combo. I recommend that all drivers from Sunday night start TESTING combos they would like to suggest. That way, you will be ready to post a good combo when @JLBowler gives the "all clear". It's important to mention that a good combo will not have a car that hits its rev limiter at any point during a race (even in a draft). Also, please be sure to only suggest one combo. Any driver who suggests more than one combo will automatically be ineligible to suggest any combos at all. Please don't let that happen to you. Only suggest ONE combo (but not until @Worst_Driver is confirmed as the Prize A winner).

The round that received the second most elimination votes was:
Round 3 - Ferrari 458 Italia Gr.4 (RH) at Autodromo Nazionale Monza No Chicane - S01 Late Morning (9 laps)
This means either the car or the track will be replaced for next week's line-up. Since @Timlour gets Prize B, he has the option to freeze the car or the track, or he can give that option to the Prize C winner. If he gives the freeze away, then he gets to decide what car or track replaces the part of the combo that is left unfrozen by the Prize C winner.

Prize C goes to @Kgffy so he gets whichever option the Prize B winner does not select.

Preliminary prize winners, please don't announce your prize selection until all incident reports have been filed and it has been confirmed that you don't have any penalties. It's also recommended that you review the SNAIL combo history and other data on our car and track history so that you can get an idea how many times we've raced each car and track. Please remember that originality is always appreciated, so picking cars and/or tracks that we've never raced is a plus (but not required). What's more important is that you thoroughly test any combo that you are considering before making it your official selection. For example, any car you select must not hit its rev limiter at any point during a race (even in a draft).

IMPORTANT: When posting your Prize A or Prize B selection, please list the complete in-game name of the car and/or track you are selecting. For example, if you want to choose the Integra Type R as your car selection, post "Honda Integra Type R (DC2) '98". If you want to select Monza for your track, post "Autodromo Nazionale Monza". Being specific helps us to update the lineup accurately and also helps avoid any confusion among the drivers. Also, please be sure to list the HP and Weight (LBS) of any car you select. For track selections, include the time of day (e.g: 09:00 Clear) or else it will be left to default.

Car Selection Guidelines
See Section 3 of the SNAIL OLR, Policies and Guidelines.

Track Selection Guidelines
See Section 3.1 of the SNAIL OLR, Policies and Guidelines.

 

[Akzl298]

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StewardsUpdate​

We have 0 Incidents on file.

This week's prize winners are clear to make their selections. Good racing!

The IR Submission Form is now closed.​

@Worst_Driver has already won Prize A this season. If you raced on Sunday, you may suggest a Car/Track combo for @Worst_Driver to choose from. Only one suggestion per driver. Suggestions must be made in this thread, and may not be edited. Suggestion period will end Wednesday at 12pm EST.

@Timlour @Kgffy , please see conversation for specific instructions

 

[Akzl298]

Prize C is a repeat winner this week. I you raced on Sunday, you get to vote for which half of the 458/Monza combo to freeze. You may only vote once, and it may not be edited. Voting ends 12pm EST on Wednesday, or until a majority is reached. Afterwards, there will be a suggestion process for Prize B

 

[IceWarden]

Freeze Ferrari

 

[Worst_Driver]

Freeze car (If I’m eligible to vote)

 

[Xradkins]

Freeze the Ferrari 458

 

[mopar440]

Freeze car

 

[racingchamp30]

Freeze Ferrari

 

[IceWarden]

Prize A suggestion

Porsche 911 Carrera RS ‘92
Autodrome Lago Maggiore Full

 

[Worst_Driver]

Prize A suggestion

Porsche 911 Carrera RS ‘92
Autodrome Lago Maggiore Full

You know me so well but as much as I love sliding around this 911 isn't in the UCD right now. I Don't know if your suggestion is eligible. Also you might want to pick a backup car when choosing in the UCD and LCD (even though they barely live beyond a week)

 

[IceWarden]

It’s a menu car gift. I thought all the menu cars were eligible since everyone has one in order to play online with all the tracks unlocked?

 

[Worst_Driver]

It’s a menu car gift. I thought all the menu cars were eligible since everyone has one in order to play online with all the tracks unlocked?

I think the rule has been changed since the cars from the UCD and LCD were eligible but leave it like it is, like you said it is a menu car which at this point everyone should have in their garages. Someone from the BoD will confirm.

 

[IceWarden]

If the original menu gift cars aren’t eligible then the substitute I choose is the RX7 ‘02.

Man this is so complicated

 

[Timlour]

Prize A vote:

BAC Mono on RM Tires @ Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya - No Chicane - S06 Late Morning

Prize B vote:

Freeze Monza

@Akzl298 @Worst_Driver

 

[Worst_Driver]

Prize A pick: Porsche 911 Carrera RS (964) '92 (SS Tires) Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) ‘02 (SS tires) @ Autodrome Lago Maggiore Default time and weather.



Thanks for your suggestions !

 

[IceWarden]

The RX7 is only valid if we can’t use menu gift cars.

 

[Worst_Driver]

Absolutely, lets hear from the BoD. Personally I would be OK with menu cars, a year and a half into the life of the game, everyone should have those cars.

 

[Akzl298]

The RX7 is only valid if we can’t use menu gift cars.

Absolutely, lets hear from the BoD. Personally I would be OK with menu cars, a year and a half into the life of the game, everyone should have those cars.

Only menu cars up to, I believe menu 9. As that is the menu needed to unlock the lobby. So if the Carrera is not in the UCD, then it is ineligible.

Sorry, it's been a long day. RX7 will be the car of choice

 

[Akzl298]

Prize B: Italia 458 is frozen.

Because @Kgffy has already won prize C this month... if you raced on Sunday, you get to make a suggestion for prize C, from which @Kgffy will choose from. Any track from the approved track list may be chosen. You only get one suggestion, and your post must not be edited. Suggestion process will end 8pm EST Thursday night.

 

[IceWarden]

We should have menu cars up to where all the tracks are unlocked.