Bridgestone Tour. FINISHED!

[El_Beardo]

Points table will be updated tomorrow night.

Quick bit of maths puts @Mistah_MCA 11 points behind @GOTMAXPOWER in the standings. Given Max's alleged struggles with Gr.4, things might get interesting at Brands in two weeks.

 

[HammyMansell]

Another day and another livery........

Got the VW pocket rocket painted up for the next round at Brands GP.......Please be ok internet in 12 days time, pleaseeeeeeee!!!

 

[AudiMan2011]

My full onboard. The 4-way battle for 3rd with @Bivittavus88, @Drex124 and @VulcanSpirit demonstrates quite clearly why Catalunya is terrible for overtaking when nobody makes mistakes.

 

[El_Beardo]

My full onboard. The 4-way battle for 3rd with @Bivittavus88, @Drex124 and @VulcanSpirit demonstrates quite clearly why Catalunya is terrible for overtaking when nobody makes mistakes.

Thanks for keeping me on my toes for the second half of the race, mate. Hopefully a few of us can have a proper little scrap at Brands.

 

[Leftcurl]

hey @Bivittavus88 - sorry i bailed on friday. The wife was in agony with her back.. she has been for a week or so, plus i couldn't find any pain killers in any of the shops - so i had to be on call with the heat and cold packs for her. Didn't think it was in my (and hers ) best interests to disappear for an hour or so to go racing
I'm closing my showroom today until further notice - just not worth the risk to staff or customers - we deliver to people's homes and i don't want to do that right now obviously. On the upside.. the wife is feeling better and i can hopefully get behind the wheel during this isolation period. Let's hope we can all follow the guidelines and keep this thing at bay!! Keep safe guys 👍

edit: just watched @VulcanSpirit vid.. what a race! Great consistent racing between that pack from start to finish.. a couple of hairy moments, but it all came good in the end. Also, how long was that penalty that @GOTMAXPOWER was carrying for about 12 laps?

 

[El_Beardo]

hey @Bivittavus88 - sorry i bailed on friday. The wife was in agony with her back.. she has been for a week or so, plus i couldn't find any pain killers in any of the shops - so i had to be on call with the heat and cold packs for her. Didn't think it was in my (and hers ) best interests to disappear for an hour or so to go racing
I'm closing my showroom today until further notice - just not worth the risk to staff or customers - we deliver to people's homes and i don't want to do that right now obviously. On the upside.. the wife is feeling better and i can hopefully get behind the wheel during this isolation period. Let's hope we can all follow the guidelines and keep this thing at bay!! Keep safe guys 👍

edit: just watched @VulcanSpirit vid.. what a race! Great consistent racing between that pack from start to finish.. a couple of hairy moments, but it all came good in the end. Also, how long was that penalty that @GOTMAXPOWER was carrying for about 12 laps?

No worries, mate. Sometimes it's more important to be designated pain relief person I'm working from home now, so no need for early nights, and I won't be getting home late, so more practice time is handy.

 

[El_Beardo]

Points table FINALLY updated. Let me know if anything looks out of place.

Also, practice session tomorrow evening. I'll confirm a time in the morning (more than likely 22:30 UK time)

 

[El_Beardo]

Practice lobby for the next round open, if anyone wants in? If enough people join tonight, I'll run a short (6/7 laps) race.

0475-4136-7719-3633-0820

@AudiMan2011 @DelboyD @Drex124 @GOTMAXPOWER @Kermit_2142 @Mistah_MCA @Qyn @RacingGrandpa @bigbeefytaco @HammyMansell @Leftcurl @MaxAttack @NoStopN @Pigems @VulcanSpirit @GT5Apex

 

[Kermit_2142]

Points table is pretty tight at the minute, will be an interesting end to the season.

 

[El_Beardo]

Points table is pretty tight at the minute, will be an interesting end to the season.

Agreed. Things will be tight between @GOTMAXPOWER, and @Mistah_MCA for the overall win.

@Drex124 is a pretty safe bet for 3rd.

Things between you, @AudiMan2011, and me could a bit spicy, too.

 

[RacingGrandpa]

Agreed. Things will be tight between @GOTMAXPOWER, and @Mistah_MCA for the overall win.

@Drex124 is a pretty safe bet for 3rd.

Things between you, @AudiMan2011, and me could a bit spicy, too.

Hoping to add a few more points so I can fight in the AM. Is Audiman moving up to pro?

 

[El_Beardo]

Hoping to add a few more points so I can fight in the AM. Is Audiman moving up to pro?

He will be. I just need to figure out when is best to do it, and keep things fair to all involved.

 

[DelboyD]

@Bivittavus88 sorry if I’ve missed it, what is the track time for Brands?

Finally able to put some laps down today.

 

[El_Beardo]

@Bivittavus88 sorry if I’ve missed it, what is the track time for Brands?

Finally able to put some laps down today.

20:00, I think? I'll double check the lobby settings when I boot the PS4

 

[RacingGrandpa]

Since Audiman started as AM he is entitled to stay I think.
By the way, next race I will be hosting a party since El Beardo's USB ports are all taken.

 

[El_Beardo]

@DelboyD yup, 20:00.

Since Audiman started as AM he is entitled to stay I think.
By the way, next race I will be hosting a party since El Beardo's USB ports are all taken.

He is. I'm thinking of moving him to Pro once it's not mathematically possible for anyone to catch him. Keeps things fair, that way.

Shouldn't take him long

 

[El_Beardo]

Practice lobby at 22:30 UK time.

(in two hours)

 

[El_Beardo]

Practice lobby open, if anyone wants a run.

0475-4130-4897-5814-1508

 

[El_Beardo]

@Mistah_MCA @GOTMAXPOWER I reckon you two should be able to get into the 33s.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

@Mistah_MCA @GOTMAXPOWER I reckon you two should be able to get into the 33s.

You would easily be there if you didn't have 100 laps of fuel onboard.

 

[HammyMansell]

I'd probably get into the 1:33s as well, if my internet would let me, that is..........

 

[DelboyD]

@Mistah_MCA @GOTMAXPOWER I reckon you two should be able to get into the 33s.

Yes, I was thinking Max and Mistah should be in the 1:33s.

Brands is a weaker circuit for me, but something clicked yesterday with the VW and I started to hit sub 35s frequently.

There are some corners where 3rd or 4th could be used and I think that keeps it interesting.

 

[El_Beardo]

No practice session tonight, guys. SuperGT at Fuji is getting all of my attention. I'll definitely have lobbies open tomorrow, and Thursday, though.

Yes, I was thinking Max and Mistah should be in the 1:33s.

Brands is a weaker circuit for me, but something clicked yesterday with the VW and I started to hit sub 35s frequently.

There are some corners where 3rd or 4th could be used and I think that keeps it interesting.

I think I should be able too with a lower fuel load. Max is exaggerating slightly. But, there's a good 60 laps worth in the tank there.

It always used to be one of my weaker tracks, too. Not too sure when it clicked. But, I'm putting down consistent times.

 

[RacingGrandpa]

But, I'm putting down consistent times.

Me too. Too bad they are 2 sec slower than you guys.
Next series I hope for someone as slow as me to compete with

 

[GT5Apex]

I need/hope to get some practice in soon.

Currently waiting on a screwdriver arriving from amazon so i can fix the the R2 button on my DS4. I really dont want to use X & Square as my throttle and brake, since i can't balance them with those buttons.

 

[Kermit_2142]

Finally got my livery sorted, see you for practice 👍

 

[El_Beardo]

Practice lobby open at 22:30 UK time.

 

[El_Beardo]

Practice lobby open.

0475-4133-9144-2414-7012

I'll be in track as soon as I've done the washing up, and had a brew.

 

[Mistah_MCA]

I might not be able to make it to the race. Will be taking one of the folks over to an appointment that day, so I have no idea how long it'll take and when I'll be back.

E - This is not an April Fool's joke.

 

[El_Beardo]

@AudiMan2011 @DelboyD @Drex124 @GOTMAXPOWER @Kermit_2142 @Qyn @RacingGrandpa @bigbeefytaco @HammyMansell @Leftcurl @MaxAttack @NoStopN @Pigems @VulcanSpirit @GT5Apex

48hr (ish) roll call.

I might not be able to make it to the race. Will be taking one of the folks over to an appointment that day, so I have no idea how long it'll take and when I'll be back.

E - This is not an April Fool's joke.

No worries, mate.