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OK then. I am starting a 200 a spec run of Infineon World Sports. My car (like most people's) is the Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00. I will be updating every half hour, but this may not be finished until tomorrow (I'm racing in my free time).
At the start, the grid looks like this:
Bentley Speed 8 Race Car '03
Pescarolo Courage C60 Race Car '03
Audi R8 Race Car '01
Nissan R92CP Race Car '92
Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00
This line up proved unworkable, see below for the new line-up
By my standards (pretty low) this will be a monumental task. I will start on R2s,and switch to R1s after the first stint. The research I gain from this will affect what I use for the rest of the race. I drove this race yesterday in the Bentley and therefore the track is fresh in my mind. Comments, suggestions and support would be greatly appreciated. The first half hour should be up in an hour or two.
OK then, the new line-up is as follows
Chevrolet Corvette C5R9 (C5) '00
BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99
Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99
Jaguar XJR-9 Race Car '88
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00
Update 1: 25 minutes in- 18 laps 12 seconds ahead of 2nd
i don't like that LMR BMW! I managed to pass the whole field by the end of the second lap, but as I am a DS2 using Jeremy Clarkson my tyres lasted only 10 laps (R2s). I tried to stretch them out for one more lap but found the lead that I had gained (8 seconds) shrivelling to a mere 5 seconds from the BMW. I pitted, filling the tank to 50 units and cursing as I fell back to fourth. I pulled out and on my outlap gained back third from the Jag, which had a balet moment in the grass. I passed the GT-ONE and LMR when they went in to pit, and am currently 12 seconds ahead of the LMR. I have to pit in 3 laps, while the LMR should last about 5 or 6 more... The other Dodge and Corvette have each been lapped by me once.
Update 2: 1hour 10 minutes in- 47 laps 18 seconds ahead of 2nd
That LMR is such a hassle! I have had 35 minutes of sheer joy, this Viper is sooo nice. The LMR seems to hit lapped traffic each time his tyres heat up, and I have managed to build enough of a buffer that I had to pit twice during one of his stints and even after the second stop was only 8 seconds behind him. Lost a few seconds when I nipped a curve and took up rallying, but so far, all is well. This is looking to be a two horse race.
Update 3: 1 hour 35 minutes in-66 laps 20 secconds ahead of 2nd
Well, at the halfway point I was ahead-just. That annoying LMR and I pitted 1 lap apart, but I had the edge on cold tyres. Every other competitor is but a distant memory.
Update 4: 1 hour 55 minutes in- 80 laps about 20 seconds ahead of 2nd
I have only one fear now: that I pit near the end and he doesn't. I am contemplating going onto R1s in three pitstops time to prevent that. I just don't want it to end badly. Please, help me driving gods.
Update 5: 2 hours 32 minutes in- 105 laps 18 seconds behind 1st
Disaster! First, the rest of the time. On Lap 82 I pitted and managed to come out in front, but realised that I would pit one more time than the LMR if I were to pit every ten laps. I had to pit every 11 laps. The pit stop on lap 93 went well, but then on lap 104 disaster struck! I spun on entrance to the pits, and the LMR got ahead! T1 places me 18 seconds behind the damn BMW!
Update 6: 2 hours 34 minutes in- 106 laps 8 seconds ahead of 2nd
Thank the driving gods! The LMR pitted! I am now only going to have to defend my position for 11 minutes...
End of Race: 2hours, 45 minutes, 34.405 seconds 113 laps
I did it! Those last 11 minutes were a dream! I will go into more detail later, but what a race! Thank you to those who supported me in this effort!
The final standings were:
Me in the Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00 113 Laps
BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99 27.374 seconds behind at T2 last lap
Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99
Jaguar XJR-9 Race Car '88
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00
Chevrolet Corvette C5R9 (C5) '00
I would recomend this race to anyone, novice or expert! Thanks again for the support, with thirteen minutes to go I think I needed it!
And Smallhorses, do I need proof to be in the club?
Happy Hunting!
AMMT
Bentley Speed 8 Race Car '03
Pescarolo Courage C60 Race Car '03
Audi R8 Race Car '01
Nissan R92CP Race Car '92
Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00
This line up proved unworkable, see below for the new line-up
By my standards (pretty low) this will be a monumental task. I will start on R2s,
OK then, the new line-up is as follows
Chevrolet Corvette C5R9 (C5) '00
BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99
Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99
Jaguar XJR-9 Race Car '88
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00
Update 1: 25 minutes in- 18 laps 12 seconds ahead of 2nd
i don't like that LMR BMW! I managed to pass the whole field by the end of the second lap, but as I am a DS2 using Jeremy Clarkson my tyres lasted only 10 laps (R2s). I tried to stretch them out for one more lap but found the lead that I had gained (8 seconds) shrivelling to a mere 5 seconds from the BMW. I pitted, filling the tank to 50 units and cursing as I fell back to fourth. I pulled out and on my outlap gained back third from the Jag, which had a balet moment in the grass. I passed the GT-ONE and LMR when they went in to pit, and am currently 12 seconds ahead of the LMR. I have to pit in 3 laps, while the LMR should last about 5 or 6 more... The other Dodge and Corvette have each been lapped by me once.
Update 2: 1hour 10 minutes in- 47 laps 18 seconds ahead of 2nd
That LMR is such a hassle! I have had 35 minutes of sheer joy, this Viper is sooo nice. The LMR seems to hit lapped traffic each time his tyres heat up, and I have managed to build enough of a buffer that I had to pit twice during one of his stints and even after the second stop was only 8 seconds behind him. Lost a few seconds when I nipped a curve and took up rallying, but so far, all is well. This is looking to be a two horse race.
Update 3: 1 hour 35 minutes in-66 laps 20 secconds ahead of 2nd
Well, at the halfway point I was ahead-just. That annoying LMR and I pitted 1 lap apart, but I had the edge on cold tyres. Every other competitor is but a distant memory.
Update 4: 1 hour 55 minutes in- 80 laps about 20 seconds ahead of 2nd
I have only one fear now: that I pit near the end and he doesn't. I am contemplating going onto R1s in three pitstops time to prevent that. I just don't want it to end badly. Please, help me driving gods.
Update 5: 2 hours 32 minutes in- 105 laps 18 seconds behind 1st
Disaster! First, the rest of the time. On Lap 82 I pitted and managed to come out in front, but realised that I would pit one more time than the LMR if I were to pit every ten laps. I had to pit every 11 laps. The pit stop on lap 93 went well, but then on lap 104 disaster struck! I spun on entrance to the pits, and the LMR got ahead! T1 places me 18 seconds behind the damn BMW!
Update 6: 2 hours 34 minutes in- 106 laps 8 seconds ahead of 2nd
Thank the driving gods! The LMR pitted! I am now only going to have to defend my position for 11 minutes...
End of Race: 2hours, 45 minutes, 34.405 seconds 113 laps
I did it! Those last 11 minutes were a dream! I will go into more detail later, but what a race! Thank you to those who supported me in this effort!
The final standings were:
Me in the Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00 113 Laps
BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99 27.374 seconds behind at T2 last lap
Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99
Jaguar XJR-9 Race Car '88
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca '00
Chevrolet Corvette C5R9 (C5) '00
I would recomend this race to anyone, novice or expert! Thanks again for the support, with thirteen minutes to go I think I needed it!
And Smallhorses, do I need proof to be in the club?
Happy Hunting!
AMMT
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(Even if it does ruin your car colour scheme based lineup.) 
Seems like people are finally writing a proper race report instead of stories in the forums. Good job, senamic! 👍 If you ever write something as inspiring as this again, be sure to let me know.
