2014 GTP European Bathurst 1000 [POSTPONED]Finished 

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Hello and welcome to The Bathurst Appreciation Division's inaugural Endurance Event.

Be warned: you are now entering into what could possibly be the toughest race of your GT6 Career so far...

This, friends, is the

2014 GTP European Bathurst 1000

in association with

The B.A.D Racing Drivers' Club



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[CONTENTS]


Post #1

[Event Updates]

[Introduction]

[Event Details]
(Race Info)
(Car Info)
(Prize Info)
(Lobby Settings)
(Event Rules)
(LiveStream Details)
(Advice & Useful Links)

[Sign-Up Form]

[F.A.Q]

[Media]


Post #2

Sign-Ups


Post #3

Results


Post #4


Photo Stream


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[Event Updates]


Event Updates
2-Sep: The McLaren's weight has been adjusted to 1100kg

2-Sep: Race Start Time has been moved from 1800 UTC to the new time of 1500 UTC

3-Sep: Race Lobby Privacy has been changed to Friends Only

3-Sep: A video of a guideline lap of Bathurst, which respects the track limits, has been added to the OP under [Media]

4-Sep: A more comprehensive Rules section has been added to the OP under [Event Details]

4-Sep: Details of the Prize (to be awarded to the winner) have been added to the OP under [Event Details]

5-Sep: Bathurst Track Guide has been added to the OP under [Media]

6-Sep: Race & Quali Results sections have been added to the Results post.

29-Sep: Race Lobby Privacy has been changed back to Public

29-Sep: Procedures have been put in place in case of connection issues and can be found in the Rules section under [Event Details]


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[Introduction]


This 1000Km event means you'll have to overcome over one hundred-sixty non-stop laps of intense, gruelling, demoralising racing action in a single-make, one-class-only event. This isn't like some of the other Bathurst 1000 events you may have already come across on GTPlanet - you won't be jumping in and out of any lobbies here, sharing the duties among a team of four or whatnot. You'll be doing things the B.A.D way - it's just you, the car and the track in a race to end all races...

The Race Lobby will be set to host a race of exactly 161 laps at the legendary Mount Panorama Racing Circuit. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to emerge victorious, as a giant among mere mortals, by taking the chequered flag in this one-off, single race event designed to test what you're made of.

Due to the potential for what would be devastating lag issues, this event is only open to serious sim-racing drivers who reside within the European Union. A strong internet connection is more-or-less essential, as are nerves of steel, the will to win... and a strong bladder.

Won't this be intense though?
Yes

Isn't it risky doing 161 laps in one go?
YES

Is this insane?
Probably...

Will this even work?
Sign up and find out!


Still reading? OK then, onto the specifics...


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[Event Details]


The Race
B.A.D Presents: The 2014 GTP European Bathurst 1000

Saturday 4th October 2014 l 1500 UTC
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1000Km Duration l 161 Laps l 23 Turns l 6.21Km Per Lap l One Winner





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*Use this website to see what time it is near to where you are NOW, then simply look to UTC to see how far ahead/behind your Time Zone is. Add or minus the difference to 1500 UTC to find out when the Green Flag is for your Time Zone.
Also, please note that two of the corner names on the above track map - Griffin's and Quarry - have been incorrectly placed. Griffin's is actually where the map says Quarry is, and vice versa.


The Car
McLaren F1 GTR Race Car Base Model '95

630 BHP l 1100 KG l 622 PP*

No Power Upgrades l Body Rigidity Optional



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*Moving the 50kg of ballast can result in a PP value of 621 PP, both values are acceptable for this event.


The Prize
A PSN Voucher prize of fifteen Pounds Stirling or fifteen Euros (depending on preference/location) will be awarded to the Race Winner.

***sparkly magic dust***
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***sparkly magic dust***

Trophies (which will be awarded to the top three finishers of the race) will also be produced to give those receiving them a tangible commemoration of their participation.

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Last, but not least, everybody who takes part - and finishes - this gruelling race will receive a medal to say they took part in the 2014 GTP European Bathurst 1000.


The Lobby
Host PSN
BAD_aboe

Room Settings

Room mode: P / Q / R
Room Privacy: Public Lobby
Room Name: GTP European Bathurst 1000
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No
Max Number of Participants: 16
Race Quality: High
Mic Chat: Disabled

Track Settings
Track: Mount Panorama
Weather: 30%
Time: 13:00
Time Progression: 4
Weather Changeability: 1
Surface Water: 0

Qualifier Settings
Race format: Race Alone
Start type: Pit Start
Time limit: 15 minutes

Race settings
Start Type: Grid Start with False Start Check
Grid Order: Fastest first
Boost: Off
Penalty: Weak
Tyre/Fuel Depletion: Normal
Grip Reduction: Real
Minimum No. of Pit Stops: None
Tyre Type Change: No
Race Finish Delay: 3 minutes
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical damage: HEAVY
Slipstream Strength: Real

Performance Restrictions
PP Limit: 622 PP
Max Power: 630 BHP
Min Weight: 1100 KG
Tyres: Racing Medium (or lower)
Nitrous: None
Vehicle Tuning: No Limit*

*Absolutely NO power upgrades are permitted for this event.
However, Body Rigidity is an optional upgrade.

Driving Aids
Skid Recovery Force: Prohibited
Active Steering: Prohibited
Active Stability Management: Prohibited
Driving Line: Prohibited
Traction Control: Prohibited
ABS: Available


The Rules
As far as general rules are concerned, all drivers must familiarise themselves with (and abide by)
The GTPlanet Online Racing Rules and Guidelines


Rules Specific to this event:
(Where these Rules and the GTP OLR conflict - these rules supersede those of the GTP OLR as they are Event specific)

All drivers must be present in the Race Lobby at least 30 minutes before the race is due to start (1500 UTC) to allow it to 'settle' so that lag issues are minimised. That way, if any driver does experience some lag during this time, then there is at least some time for them to try and sort things out before the Qualifier starts. All entrants are required to have cleared their cache before entering the Race Lobby, and if any vehicle maintenance is needed (Body Refresh/Engine Rebuild) then this must also be done before entering the Race Lobby so that exit/re-entry is kept to a minimum, again - to allow the room to settle and minimise the chance of lag occurring.

Drivers are required to drive cleanly and fairly, and with respect to all of their fellow competitors, at all times. This includes avoiding contact where possible, and certainly does not include maliciously and intentionally having an adverse affect on others' races. If contact is made between two or more drivers which results in one or more drivers spinning out or leaving the track then the instigator of the incident must wait for those drivers to (safely) rejoin the track, allow them to pass before being allowed to pass them again.
For instance - A knocks B & C off track. B manages to escape being damaged but C has engine damage. A must now wait for both B & C to rejoin the track and allow them both to pass him. B is able to continue at race pace but as C is damaged, he is going a lot slower because he realises that attempting to go at race pace is dangerous and could adversely affect somebody else's race. A, having caused the incident, has waited for both cars to rejoin safely and has also allowed them both to pass. A may now pass the slow driving C and continue the race as normal. (Bad luck C, but that's how it goes sometimes).

This concept of clean racing and respect extends to the track and its limits - two wheels must remain inside (not ON) the two white lines at all times: corner cutting is not permitted during this event.
The images below clarify this point for those who are unsure:

Clean (Permitted) / Dirty (Prohibited)
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Text chat is to be kept to a minimum once the race is underway. Please refrain from sharing with other competitors your bad luck or frustrations during the race. This can be a distraction.
Certainly can no abusive, profane, disrespectful or insulting language be used whilst in the Race Lobby by anyone - ever. If you are involved in an incident and rage-quit then, due to a bug, you will not be able to rejoin the lobby to send abusive texts so please, do not circumvent this by sending abusive messages using the XMB messenger instead.

In the case of connection issues leading up to the race, if all drivers agree then a new Race Lobby will be opened to allow those experiencing connection problems to try to rejoin and fix the issues.

In the case of disconnections during the race, the race can be restarted. But only ONCE and only if the disconnection happens within the first 10 minutes of the race start. In this case, the race will be restarted: drivers will be asked to exit the track and then re-enter to line up in their qualifying order on the straight leading up to Turn 2 (so please remember your grid position from the quali session). Once the order has been established, the race can be restarted and will continue as normal.

If a driver experiences connection issues during the quali then they may rejoin the lobby and start from the back of the grid: again, drivers will be asked to exit the track to allow for the driver(s) to join the restart, and then should line up in grid order along the straight leading up to Turn 2 (so please remember your grid position from the quali session). The rejoining driver(s) will take their place at the back of the grid during this process and then the race can be restarted.


Live Stream
The 2014 GTP European Bathurst 1000 will be live-streamed.

Any drivers taking part in the Event who also have a reasonably stable connection and who wish to take the risk of streaming, may do so. If you would like to share a link so that other GTPlanet members can watch the race from your POV then please post it here on the thread and it will be included in this section so that all live-stream links can be found in one place.

Live-stream Links:

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Helpful Info and Other Links
Hints, Tips and Advice:

Before the race, it is recommended that you have a large bottle of water or perhaps some other isotonic fluid nearby so that you can keep yourself hydrated during proceedings. The race is expected to last in the region of around 5-and-a-half hours so it will be important to stay fresh throughout in order to avoid fatigue setting in. You might also want to have some jelly sweets or other similar glucose-rich simple-carbohydrates within reach to aid with concentration. Bananas are always a good option as well. Remember, though, if you are to consume fluids and/or food during the race, you must do so in a safe manner - one which will allow you to drive safely without jeopardising others.

Get plenty of practise in before the race. There will be several 'official' practise sessions leading up to the event but you can - and perhaps should - get plenty of practise in on your own time as well. If everybody takes this event just seriously enough by putting in the practise to ensure that they are comfortable with the car then the potential for race incidents is at least minimised. Also, you'll most likely be up against some stiff competition, so practising also ensures you put yourself in a good position to do well in the race. Measure twice, cut once ;)

It's not all about the winning. If you are thinking of entering this event just to win it then it is recommended that you have a rethink and perhaps even reconsider your entry submission. As mentioned above - the race is a long one, and there will no doubt be numerous mistakes and incidents throughout which may even destroy your chances of getting the race-winning result you desire. But if this happens and you no longer wish to participate because your chances of winning the event have been diminished, then you are more likely to rage-quit. This is actually quite a selfish thing to do, as someone who - lag issues aside - would be prepared to make it to the chequered flag irrespective of the result would have been denied the chance to participate. Please, if winning is the ONLY reason you want to take part in this event, have a rethink and at least attempt to put yourself in a state of mind which instead encourages the enjoyment of the event - the journey - and not just the result.
Events like this don't come around all too frequently, so bear this in mind and try to enjoy it.

Make sure you have added the Race Lobby host - BAD_aboe - BEFORE race day. On too many occasions have GT6 gamers left this quite fundamental action to the last minute - usually after the race lobby has been created - and found that they are unable to join due to what is, admittedly, an unwelcome bug in the game. If any drivers are unable to join the Race Lobby because they have delayed the adding of the race host to a point in time AFTER it has been opened, the lobby will not be re-opened. Don't waste the hours of practise you will have put into this event by being a numpty - if you are confirmed as an entrant then add the lobby host - BAD_aboe - today.
Even better, though - add him yesterday.


Links:

The Good Racecraft Guide
(tips on how to be a competitive, respectful, 'A-Class' racer)

General Tuning Guide by DollHaus
(helpful advice outlining how to tune your vehicle in GT6)

GT6 Tune Directory
(a vast database of currently existing tunes for cars found in GT6)

Time Zone Converter Tool
(helpful for discovering what time a B.A.D Event takes place where YOU are)

A bitly link to the B.A.D RDC Hub Page:
bit.ly/BADRDC

And a bitly link to this page for ease of sharing:
bit.ly/BAD1000


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[Sign-Up Form]


To sign-up to this event

FILL IN THIS FORM


You'll need to include all the details requested of you, including your desired Colour and Number combo. Once details have been received, they will be added to the sign-ups post below.

Or, just post a message here on the thread registering your interest and include the following details:

PSN
Constructor Name
Car Colour
Wheel Colour
Car Number



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[FAQ]


Can I use any power upgrades on my car?
No. Power upgrades are prohibited but vehicle tuning (aero, suspension etc) IS permitted.


Can I use any of the other F1 GTR Race Car models for this event?
No - Base Model '95 only


What if I lag out half way through the race?
It will be treated as a mechanical failure (like IRL) and a large amount of sympathy will be headed your way, friend.


Can I use the same colour and number combo as somebody else?
Sure.


Is this an individual event or a team event?
Individual. But it's OK to drive with the same colour/number as a friend provided team tactics aren't employed to negatively impact another's race.


I'm not sure that my connection is stable enough, what should I do?
Head on over to SPEEDTEST.NET, take the test, and post your results here on the forum using the 'share' option. If your result is lower than a 'C', then it's best to skip this particular event and head on over to the B.A.D RDC Hub Page to find out about upcoming events at Bathurst.


Will there be a prize for winning such a daunting event?
Yes. The confirmed winner will receive a PSN voucher code to the value of fifteen Pounds or Euros, depending on their location.


Will there be any prizes for podium finishers?
As there can be just one winner, there is just one prize so no - no prizes as such. However, commemorative trophies will be awarded to each of the podium finishers and participation medals will also be given to all who enter.


How do I know that the people I will be racing with are good, clean drivers?
Unless I, the host (BAD_aboe/aboe_83), have raced with an entrant recently (in another series, perhaps) to confirm their competence, all drivers must have taken part in at least ONE B.A.D Event prior to taking part in the European Bathurst 1000.
Details of the next B.A.D Event can be found on the hub page, a link to which can be found in the Links section.


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[Media]


Bathurst Track Guide



Guideline Lap in the McLaren F1 GTR Race Car Base Model '95:



Fight and fight and fight till there's no fight left:



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Any questions? Then post them up on the thread and they will be answered asap.

Thanks for reading 👍




Host's Speedtest.net Result:
 
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European Bathurst 1000
SIGN-UPS


GTP
PSN
Constructor Name
Body Colour
Wheel Colour
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  • B.A.D Racing
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • #23
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  • @TGR_Kefran
  • Flying_Kefran
  • Thionville Performance Center
  • Sepang Bronze
  • Matte Light Blue
  • #17
3.
  • @Rasta4889
  • GTPL_Rasta4889
  • Team GTPL
  • Passion Red
  • Black
  • #29
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  • @crelou
  • crelou
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  • Bleu Alpine
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  • #91
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European Bathurst 1000
RESULTS


Quali Results:

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Race Results:

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European Bathurst 1000
PHOTO STREAM


Mount Panorama, Bathurst, NSW, Australia:

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IRL Bathurst Track Action

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It is Great to have a European version 👍

Edit: Do not consider what follows

From the lag perspective, I think it is more reasonnable that I join that one. As I said on one of the two other Bathurst 1000 threads, I am trying to build a team to participate.
We are very unexperienced in that kind of race so our only ambition will be to have fun and reach the finish line.


Ideally, we will install two cockpits in my flat and have two teams participating to the event. I will submit registrations when the 5-6 drivers will confirm.
 
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Hi Kefran. Thanks for your interest 👍

Have a look over the OP to see if this race is suitable for what you are looking for as ideally, this is intended as an individual event, not a team event (see the FAQ on the OP for confirmation). It's OK if you'd like to bring along a mate or two, but that just goes against the spirit of the competition - which is to test yourself as an individual entrant over 161 laps of one of the toughest tracks GT6 has to offer. I am fully aware of the possibility that people may sign up as an individual but actually run as a Local Team, but I'd like for tough but also honest competitors to take part in this event.

I believe CORE are also running a Bathurst 1000 Event, which is a team event, so maybe this is something which is more suitable?

Just a thought.

Of course, if you'd to like enter as an individual and go for the prize, welcome! Sign up using the form link in the OP or simply post your details as requested in the OP.

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Hi Kefran. Thanks for your interest 👍

Have a look over the OP to see if this race is suitable for what you are looking for as ideally, this is intended as an individual event, not a team event (see the FAQ on the OP for confirmation). It's OK if you'd like to bring along a mate or two, but that just goes against the spirit of the competition - which is to test yourself as an individual entrant over 161 laps of one of the toughest tracks GT6 has to offer. I am fully aware of the possibility that people may sign up as an individual but actually run as a Local Team, but I'd like for tough but also honest competitors to take part in this event.

I believe CORE are also running a Bathurst 1000 Event, which is a team event, so maybe this is something which is more suitable?

Just a thought.

Of course, if you'd to like enter as an individual and go for the prize, welcome! Sign up using the form link in the OP or simply post your details as requested in the OP.

:cheers:

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I read too fast

We will have a Bathurst day on this week-end so I will see how things move forward and how we split participants between this 1-driver challenge and the core event.
 
This is too crazy to do not be part of it. Count me in !

PSN: Flying_Kefran
Car Colour: Sepang Bronze
Wheel Colour: Mat light Blue
Car Number: #17




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This is to crazy to do not be part of it. Count me in !

PSN: Flying_Kefran
Car Colour: Sepang Bronze
Wheel Colour: Mat light Blue
Car Number: #17

Good man! Looking forward to the challenge of competing against you in a fair fight in what promises to be one of the toughest races I've taken part in this year...

Anyway - welcome! Your details have been added to the sign-ups section. Good luck!

EDIT: BTW @TGR_Kefran - nice speedtest result - I had no idea speeds like that were even possible just yet. Hopefully others will have similarly impressive connections and things will go smoothly on race day.
 
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Ah yes - but hopefully, each caters to a different, but equally interested, gamer base.

I saw yours earlier and thought - "should I go ahead with the Euro one or not?"... I guess only time will tell if it's the right decision.

Good luck with your Bathurst 1000 mate. I hope it goes really well. Let's share stories and photos afterwards... maybe on a Bathurst HUB thread which links to all three of these events...?

Just a thought :)
 
It would be a good idea to link the 3 together but you'd have to ask dave. From 1997-99 (I think) there were actually two Bathurst 1000's each year so this isn't unheard of.
 
EDIT: BTW @TGR_Kefran - nice speedtest result - I had no idea speeds like that were even possible just yet. Hopefully others will have similarly impressive connections and things will go smoothly on race day.

My connection improved significantly this year.
Previously, it was 6/1/45ms ... A 6-hour race would have been a bit more risky (even if disconnection can happen to every body, whatever speed we have).
 
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UPDATES:
  • The McLaren now has ballast of 50KG, bringing its total weight to 1100KG
  • The Event will now start at 1500 UTC, as opposed to the previously advertised 1800 UTC
  • The Race Lobby will now be set to Friends Only to prevent stragglers from joining during the race and interrupting proceedings. PLEASE ADD BAD_aboe TO YOUR PSN IF YOU WISH TO TAKE PART IN THE RACE. Friend Requests ought to be sent in good time to prevent connection issues come race day
  • Video of a single clean lap of Bathurst in the McLaren has now been added to the OP
Event updates such as these can be found under the spoiler marked "Event Updates" on the OP.
 
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Shame that I'll be 750 kilometers far from my PS3 this day, I'm a Bathurst fan as well :(

Very nice OP Michael, good work 👍
 
Shame that I'll be 750 kilometers far from my PS3 this day, I'm a Bathurst fan as well :(

Very nice OP Michael, good work 👍

It is a very big shame - it would have been good to have a great driver like you on board. But you have bigger fish to fry atm, and I wish you luck for that.
And thanks a lot for the kind words about the OP - I've actually been up for a full two nights this week tinkering with it here and there. No sleep on Monday night, and now no sleep last night either :lol:


Nice lap ;)
Tune seems fine too :)

Thanks Kefran 👍 It was a reasonably safe lap, intended more as a guideline than a competitive benchmark. But I've been managing 55's & 56's so far, and there's defo potential for 54's in the car, either with lower-than-full fuel or just with a stonkingly quick lap.

How have you been getting on? I recall you mentioning a Bathurst Event this weekend with your friends... have you put in any early practise yet?


Seems too competitive for me so I won't be singing up and bloking

Some advice - racing is a skill. A skill, unlike a talent - can be improved with good practice. So... with that in mind - try out the car on the track, with the lobby settings stated and see what you can do. All players are welcome and actually - it's nonsense that it's too competitive - only two people have signed up so far! AND, you're actually a decent driver - I've seen for myself in our practices at the FIA GTWC 👍

Everyone will be in the same car and there a few decent tunes for the car out there already, so with exactly 30 days to go till the event, there's plenty of time to be 'competitive'.

A target time to reach for is somewhere in mid 1:5x.xxx (I expect that decent race pace will be somewhere between 1:54's and 1:56's) so now you've got a benchmark, at least put in a few laps and see for yourself that it's a great car to drive, and actually is a lot of fun regardless of pace 👍
 
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And thanks a lot for the kind words about the OP - I've actually been up for a full two nights this week tinkering with it here and there. No sleep on Monday night, and now no sleep last night either :lol:
So you can imagine my pain for the GTWC OP's :D
 
@TGR_Kefran - Hey mate. I've added an extra line to the Entry Submission detail: Constructor Name. When you get a minute, please let me know what the name of the Constructor you are driving for is called (it's similar to a Team Name in many respects).

:cheers:
 
I am driving with my garage Flag !
Thionville Performance Center
:D

If you'd to like include a picture of your Constructor please do so - I plan to make little driver cards to replace the bland entry submissions which are up there atm.
Not a necessity though as I can just include your GTP avatar, as this is what I will be doing for my own driver card.
 
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UPDATES:

  • RULES (found under [Event Details]) have been updated
  • Bathurst Track Guide has been added to the [Media] section
 
Do you practice only with BAD_aboe PSN btw, or just aboe_83 in my friendlist is enough to find you practicing for this event?
 
Both actually. Originally, just aboe_83, because I was still grinding on the other account. I'm usually on aboe_83 though, so I tend to use this one, rather than sign in to the other one - depends if I'm feeling like I want a quiet session or not :)
 

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