2021 FIA Series Race Discussion

[Razgriz2118]

What car(s) seem to be the go-to for Nations on Wednesday? I see a lot of F-Types on the leaderboard and some Vipers, but not sure how those fair during race conditions.

 

[Norrin Radd]

What car(s) seem to be the go-to for Nations on Wednesday? I see a lot of F-Types on the leaderboard and some Vipers, but not sure how those fair during race conditions.

Think nothing will need to refuel so it's a tyre wear issue. No idea what cars are best for tyres or even if a no stop is possible. I'm too hard on tyres so probably just take the GT-R and stop, but going to run a couple of tests first.

 

[HaydenFan69]

The Jag seems to be the go to. Though I’d argue go with the McLaren. Going to test the Ferrari later today, and I think that could have potential.

 

[watto79]

You still can pick out dirty drivers though, like Nigel Mansell who only passed cleanly by mistake.

 

[05XR8]

Atenzas are atop the leaderboard, with 650Ss mostly in the middle. I think one or two F-Types are in the bottom ten.

 

[Adam Barber]

Atenzas are atop the leaderboard, with 650Ss mostly in the middle. I think one or two F-Types are in the bottom ten.

I'd avoid the Atenzas for the race with there tyre wear.

 

[Timm Sheehan]

I'd avoid the Atenzas for the race with there tyre wear.

So they are like GR.4 FF? Good for time trials or races with no tire wear but terrible for longer races with tire wear?

 

[Pigems]

So they are like GR.4 FF? Good for time trials or races with no tire wear but terrible for longer races with tire wear?

In a lot of cases, yes.

 

[Trone_Colby]

I didn’t do manu because I suck at Nurburgring 24 (and Nords).

When I did Nations at DTS, my first race was ruined by a scrub who divebombed me. I also died at the chicane as well.

My second race. I started P13. I would have finished p11, but...

Spoiler: Warning. Explicit language.

 

[rhcpeppers]

I'm planning to use the Corvette at Fuji. I did a few laps of 1:47.9 in free practice with it, and I couldn't get to 1:48.0 with any of the other Gr 4 cars that I tried. I really like the Gr 4 Corvette, but haven't driven it much lately so I'm looking forward to spending some time in it this week.

I used to hate Fuji, but now I actually like it. I'm still slow there and have had no success (17 races, 0 top 5's!), but I like the mixture of power and finesse, fast and slow corners, and I especially like the fact that it is so wide and allows for running side-by-side and different lines. I still don't like sprint races there, but the longer races are fun because long-run consistency can still pay off even if you aren't real fast.

I will be pitting half way in the race. In some limited testing so far, my times were close in using no-stop vs. 1-stop, but the last 7 laps are so much more fun on fresh tires! Plus, it will be mentally encouraging if I see my lap times for the last 7 laps being faster than the first 7, especially on a track where I have struggled . I've been running TCS 0 and BB 0 in practice and it feels pretty good.

 

[stpatty]

Think nothing will need to refuel so it's a tyre wear issue. No idea what cars are best for tyres or even if a no stop is possible. I'm too hard on tyres so probably just take the GT-R and stop, but going to run a couple of tests first.

The Gr.4 GT-R is the worst car in its class for tyre wear. And you'd be quicker getting out and running through the final sector.

 

[05XR8]

I'd avoid the Atenzas for the race with there tyre wear.

I'm running the Atenza, Megane FF and Scirocco. I want the tyre branding. 👍

 

[Norrin Radd]

The Gr.4 GT-R is the worst car in its class for tyre wear. And you'd be quicker getting out and running through the final sector.

Did a test and can do 7 laps easily, don't think there's a car I can do 14 with. Any suggestions? If it's so slow how come it's 3rd fastest? It's a car I'm good with so I will probably use it.

 

[HaydenFan69]

Did a test and can do 7 laps easily, don't think there's a car I can do 14 with. Any suggestions? If it's so slow how come it's 3rd fastest? It's a car I'm good with so I will probably use it.

McLaren 650. Buy it if you haven’t and go with that. Doesn’t feel like most other MR cars (think how a very slow single seater might feel. Neutral to slight understeer).

 

[Norrin Radd]

McLaren 650. Buy it if you haven’t and go with that. Doesn’t feel like most other MR cars (think how a very slow single seater might feel. Neutral to slight understeer).

Think I have it, but will try it either way. Brake -3??? or need to go all the way

 

[SpeedStarGTS]

We were feeling good about this stage. Than GT Sport drunk steward got invovle and rod us that Win -_-

 

[HaydenFan69]

Think I have it, but will try it either way. Brake -3??? or need to go all the way

I have it at -2. Though that’s what I’ve run all season on the car in the Manufacturers Cup. Play around to see what works for you.

 

[T_702_Balone]

First slot with familiar drivers, including the aliases; nordschliefe
Poor Q result, but I managed 10th and took the points and ran
Felt bad for equus, bad luck bro
Glad I wasn’t stuck in the back, very filthy stuff

 

[Pigems]

First slot with familiar drivers, including the aliases; nordschliefe
Poor Q result, but I managed 10th and took the points and ran
Felt bad for equus, bad luck bro
Glad I wasn’t stuck in the back, very filthy stuff

I thought you were in that second race too? Either way, always a pleasure Sir.

 

[HaydenFan69]

After a full 14 lap race. Ran a 25:31 race time while short shifting (about 60% up the bar) early in the race. Still left .7 laps left on fuel, so easily left some time out there.

 

[D_Dragline]

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After a full 14 lap race. Ran a 25:31 race time while short shifting (about 60% up the bar) early in the race. Still left .7 laps left on fuel, so easily left some time out there.

I ran a 25:19 no stop in the McLaren. 10secs faster than a 1 stop in the Viper.

Haven’t tested the Jag yet, but I can’t see it being better than the 650S.

Only remaining test is to see whether a McLaren no stop is quicker.

 

[05XR8]

Isn't the NSX better than the 650S?

 

[D_Dragline]

Isn't the NSX better than the 650S?

Haven’t tried the NSX at Fuji. I usually find it’s too unstable for me to get the best out of it. I guess I’ll have to try it out.

 

[05XR8]

Haven’t tried the NSX at Fuji. I usually find it’s too unstable for me to get the best out of it. I guess I’ll have to try it out.

I know it was pretty strong at DTS Race C.

 

[xxPinkyKissxx]

Is it just me that feels like the guns have stopped and its the final run to the thermal exhaust port once you reach the final straight on Nordschleife? Almost there...almost there...

 

[Norrin Radd]

Ok tried the 650 and it was ok, but if it needs fuel I'd be better with the GT-R, need to test more.

 

[Pigems]

The 650s need to be shifted at 55-60% bar for Max speed, it also helps it to save fuel at the same time. 👍

 

[OJBrit]

Good seeing @afc5150,
I'm 7th by lap 2. A Vantage that was ahead brakes way too late at the corner before the carousel and goes straight into the wall. I make my way past them as they try to recover. I maintain 6th until we approach the final straight, where that same Vantage goes for this very tight gap and makes contact with me, receiving a 2 second penalty:



Sharing because they called the penalty BS but what do you guys think? I flashed my headlights at them because to me, it felt like they pushed their way through.

To me that is lack of thought and clumsiness from the Vantage. Mini Karrasell is single file at best. You appeared to close the door and he still went for it. As mentioned waiting for the Dottinger would have been better.

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Sorry that livery earns an auto punt from me.

Is it just me that feels like the guns have stopped and its the final run to the thermal exhaust port once you reach the final straight on Nordschleife? Almost there...almost there...

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You've switched off your targetting computer. Is everything o.k?

 

[RacingGrandpa]

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After a full 14 lap race. Ran a 25:31 race time while short shifting (about 60% up the bar) early in the race. Still left .7 laps left on fuel, so easily left some time out there.

I run mine at BB 0, gives a much more even tyre wear

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

I hate the FIA points, I'm at 60k DR now which means finishing last in 2nd split for 80 points. If I drop to 40k I can fight for a win and 200 points with a slower race time. For that to happen there is something seriously wrong with the system.