BMW M Series Challenge - ClosedFinished

[turbonutter69]

Will the first couple of races be shortish sprints? That way we could make sure any random joiners are going to play fair.

Say a couple of sprint races at least then maybe a couple of say 10 odd laps so we can get a feel for the long run races?

 

[SmileyWRX]

We start with two short races, then it is up to you guys.

We could try 20-25 min races if enough drivers in lobby.

 

[turbonutter69]

Sounds good to me.

Hope it's a good turnout. 👍

 

[JakeKing39]

Could you please post the room # when it is up? Thanks.

 

[SmileyWRX]

Room ID

1472-4711-0167-3380-8956

Welcome M drivers


Edit: Room closed.

Extreme fun thx guys 👍

 

[turbonutter69]

On my way. 👍

 

[turbonutter69]

Some great racing tonight. That's how it should be done.

@Nickonen that was an epic battle at trial mountain.

Brands would of been a good battle too if we wasn't interrupted. 👍

Come on people sign up, some great on track battles.

 

[SmileyWRX]

Great evening guys awesome progression from last time.

Awesome battles, car specs are good and fair i think.

Think about teams

Next week two TrackDays with pitstops.

Then we are good to go M drivers:tup:

Hope we get full grid until next Friday for final TrackDay event.

Thank you all for joining was close racing and clean too

Like it very much

 

[turbonutter69]

It was a great nights racing Smiley mate.

Granted there was a few mistakes but that's racing. It was mainly clean and competitive.
I really hope that's the base line for when the season starts.

Going to be some great battles on track if it is.

 

[SmileyWRX]

Agree with you mate.

That is our baseline yes. 👍

 

[LexLathor]

my teammate is #54 BTH_pimiki54
details later

 

[turbonutter69]

Smiley, Could you add kelrick85 to TeamTorqueCars please mate. Driving an M4 I do believe.

 

[SmileyWRX]

my teammate is #54 BTH_pimiki54
details later

Great to see Miki on track Welcome

Will reserve the team spot for you guys.

Entry list updated 👍

 

[SmileyWRX]

Smiley, Could you add kelrick85 to TeamTorqueCars please mate. Driving an M4 I do believe.

Added and updated.

We have 5 teams already 👍👍👍

 

[turbonutter69]

Added and updated.

We have 5 teams already 👍👍👍

Thanks mate.

Brilliant stuff. This is going to be an exciting season. 👍

 

[Mamaghi]

IMO teammates should drive the same car model, otherwise it will make no sens.

 

[SmileyWRX]

IMO teammates should drive the same car model, otherwise it will make no sens.

There is car model championship for that.

Teams are open for any eligible car.


I hope we will manage to have all 8 teams, it will be good racing with different cars in team.

More clean driving and if there is mixed car team, then could have some tactical advantage for different track layouts regarding car specs.

Example: M5 and Z4 in team could be nice combo - covered all tracks from team eyes view.

Many variations

Hope you all can understand my poor english writing

 

[SmileyWRX]

 

[SmileyWRX]

TrackDay #2 fastest lap times:


Brands Hatch GP --- 1:32:194

Laguna Seca --- 1:30:395

Silverstone Int. --- 1:08:513

Twin Ring Motegi --- 2:00:161

Trial Mountain --- 1:30:775



It was quick race system (race length app.10min), with 5 min to prepare for each race....
So those are basic lap times with fast tyre wear on.

 

[IfAndOr]

TrackDay #2 fastest lap times:

Thanks Smiley, that gives me something to aim for. I've been doing a few offline practice laps - just in case!

If I do get chance to make an appearance - this will be the car, number and possible colour.

 

[turbonutter69]

What's the plan for this week then smiley buddy?
Last week was a blast. I certainly hope this week is the same. 👍

 

[SmileyWRX]

Friday - TrackDay nr.3 - racetrack plan will be posted later today.👍

Lobby will be online arround 19:00 GMT


Basic plan:

Clean racing like last time
- avoid cutting / two wheels on the track (it happens, but no abusing)
- races with 1xpit
- short fixed wet race test (40% max) on Sport Soft
- short 1 lap race on Nurb GP for M Challenge group photos (please use correct numbers)


This should be our last public event before starting the season.

Hope you all can join tomorrow.

 

[Glenalz81]

I'll be there, sorry bout last week, had the Core VLN..

 

[turbonutter69]

I'll be there Smiley buddy.
Hoping for more clean, close racing like last time out.
That's a good pic there mate. That was an epic battle with Nickonen. 👍

 

[SmileyWRX]

Yes i agree. Was great last time.

We will see tomorrow.

Then the penalty system will be finished and thread updated.

 

[Glenalz81]

@SmileyWRX is there any idea of Start date? I have a friend who would like to join but it will be date depending..

 

[SmileyWRX]

@SmileyWRX is there any idea of Start date? I have a friend who would like to join but it will be date depending..

Honestly would like to start with full grid of M cars
But i know the reality.

We could start next Friday or week after (last option)

Discussion open

 

[Glenalz81]

If its Friday 23rd that would be great, if not then bad luck for him....would be great to have a full grid,seems to be a hard thing to accomplish these days.

Anyway looking forward to the beginning...Who's gonna be the M King!

 

[SmileyWRX]

I am good with start on 23th. 👍

M King nice idea

 

[turbonutter69]

To be honest. I'm eager to go.
I think next week would be good to go. Yes a full grid would be brilliant. But waiting for that will take forever.
If we go for next week, after that we could leave it open for a few rounds for independent drivers to join mid season. 👍