Chase for NASCAR Sprint Cup S2 Champs: RFLX_Niop, Hendrick, Chevy

[Matty]

I could do a hour from half 9, but would have to dash soon after 10:30ish for Tom's IndyCar series 👍

 

[DrifterJoe]

I could do a hour from half 9, but would have to dash soon after 10:30ish for Tom's IndyCar series 👍

Knelly's in IndyCar too and you'd be fine to join after 10:30, since that's just when the room goes up for practice. 11 is when qualifying starts. 👍

 

[Matty]

Knelly's in IndyCar too and you'd be fine to join after 10:30, since that's just when the room goes up for practice. 11 is when qualifying starts. 👍

I know, I just like to get in early cause I haven't done much practice. And I forgot Knelly was in that. So I'm good from whenever Akmuq's race ends (normally 9:20-40 until we head off to IndyCar 👍

 

[Akmuq]

I know, I just like to get in early cause I haven't done much practice. And I forgot Knelly was in that. So I'm good from whenever Akmuq's race ends (normally 9:20-40 until we head off to IndyCar 👍

Well I'm not hosting tonight cause of my crappy GT5 disc so the timing may vary, however, if I can race, then it would probably be on time, since I could run the lounge.👍

 

[Chqr]

Count me in. I'd love to try and grab a replacement spot. Anytime this evening is good for me. 10 sounds good.

 

[Knelly]

OK, let's say 9:30 for anyone that can make it, and would like to be involved to try and become my replacement driver for HSR.

That includes you Akmuq if you can make it, although I'm not sure why you can race tonight with a broken disc but not tomorrow

 

[Matty]

OK, let's say 9:30 for anyone that can make it, and would like to be involved to try and become my replacement driver for HSR.

That includes you Akmuq if you can make it, although I'm not sure why you can race tonight with a broken disc but not tomorrow

Same

 

[Carbonox]

OK, let's say 9:30 for anyone that can make it, and would like to be involved to try and become my replacement driver for HSR.

That includes you Akmuq if you can make it, although I'm not sure why you can race tonight with a broken disc but not tomorrow

Eh, Luke won't be racing today

 

[Akmuq]

OK, let's say 9:30 for anyone that can make it, and would like to be involved to try and become my replacement driver for HSR.

That includes you Akmuq if you can make it, although I'm not sure why you can race tonight with a broken disc but not tomorrow

Same

My disc sometimes works, so I can never be confident of actually getting to play it, it's got about an inch-long scratch from the middle and worked last night, just not the two nights before.

 

[Chqr]

I think we should disable mics, and run with chase drivers (knelly's replacement included), plus mudd's second team driver. That's 12 cars on track.

I totally understand your decision for this but would be any chance of doing a test race with a maxmimum of 16 entrants for HSR?

Here's a report from another series:

My report of tonight's full-grid test race in WSGTC.

Conlusion is: GOOD

Room
Suzuka, no weather
Damage: Heavy + Visible
Grip reduction: Real
Draft: Small
Fuel/tyre wear: On
Penalty: Off
Mics: Off
First we all had problems connecting to our private lobby. We made a public room and it worked without problems.

Cars - 12P + 4S:
Nissan Xanavi Nismo GT-R '08 (P)
Honda Raybrig NSX '06 (P)
Honda Arta NSX '06 (P)
Nissan Xanavi Nismo Z '06 (P)
Lexus Eneos SC30 '08 (P)
Lexus Denso Dunlop Sard SC430 '08 (P)
Re Amemiya AsparaDrink RX7 '06 (P)
Autobacs Arta Garaiya '08 (P)
Autobacs Arta Garaiya '08 (P)
SuperAutobacs Apex MR-S '00 (S)
Cusco Subaru Advan Impreza '03 (S)
Re Amemiya AsparaDrink RX7 '06 (P)
Lexus Weds Sport IS350 '08 (P)
Autobacs Arta Garaiya '08 (P)
Re Amemiya AsparaDrink RX7 '04 (S)
Re Amemiya AsparaDrink RX7 '04 (S)

Me in an RX7 '04.

Stopwatch times

Any difference below 0.2 is human error. So every single lap matches stopwatch time perfectly. Total race time matches perfectly as well.

Better yet, all lap times match my expectations perfectly, these are the times I use to run.

Every now and then there was gfx stuttering, several others reported the same. While annoying, it did not affect car handling or lap times.

Conclusion
There was no bug tonight.

We may be able to run full grids again.

 

[Matty]

Eh, Luke won't be racing today

But what he said sounded like it's a possibility..

And anyway, 3 drivers, 2 spots.

Who will miss out? Find out at 9:30 tonight on the pre race showdown

 

[Carbonox]

But what he said sounded like it's a possibility..

And anyway, 3 drivers, 2 spots.

Who will miss out? Find out at 9:30 tonight on the pre race showdown

Which 3 drivers? I thought there was more than that, at least when looking at the interest at Indy.

And there's a high possibility that I'm just going straight into Nationwide without bothering the Chase drivers during an important period in their season.

 

[Matty]

Which 3 drivers? I thought there was more than that, at least when looking at the interest at Indy.

And there's a high possibility that I'm just going straight into Nationwide without bothering the Chase drivers during an important period in their season.

Well I know of 3 that posted here since Knelly and Mudd said they needed a driver, me you and Chqr.

There may be more later.

And I'm only doing this to try get some points for Knelly to keep him in with a chance

 

[Chqr]

Which 3 drivers? I thought there was more than that, at least when looking at the interest at Indy.

And there's a high possibility that I'm just going straight into Nationwide without bothering the Chase drivers during an important period in their season.

I know we shouldn't bother Chase drivers but in real life NASCAR, non-chasers do race alongside chasers for positions and wins. Its just an element of racing in the Chase. I know if I was a Chaser I wouldn't want non-chasers butting in but its a figure of racing.

In other news, I went out today and got some broadband just for PS3 and left all my other gadgets on the other broadband. That might help my periodic lag.

 

[Carbonox]

Matty, you and me.

I know we shouldn't bother Chase drivers but in real life NASCAR, non-chasers do race alongside chasers for positions and wins. Its just an element of racing in the Chase. I know if I was a Chaser I wouldn't want non-chasers butting in but its a figure of racing.

In other news, I went out today and got some broadband just for PS3 and left all my other gadgets on the other broadband. That might help my periodic lag.

I don't want to race Chase drivers in HSR. A single error can ruin someone's race entirely and for me, that wouldn't be surprising in these powerful cars on a high-speed road course.

 

[Chqr]

I don't want to race Chase drivers in HSR. A single error can ruin someone's race entirely and for me, that wouldn't be surprising in these powerful cars on a high-speed road course.

True, true.

 

[kenkwilinski]

I don't want to race Chase drivers in HSR. A single error can ruin someone's race entirely and for me, that wouldn't be surprising in these powerful cars on a high-speed road course.

Dude if you don't ruin our race one of us Chase drivers is bound to make it happen to one another. An accident is imminent, don't worry if it's you.

 

[Knelly]

Guys, further to developments at home, I will now be able to make HSR tomorrow. Therefore, thanks to all of you for offering seats, but my destiny is again in my own hands

 

[Matty]

I suppose Chqr will get Mudd's seat so good luck to all tonight.

 

[Mudd]

At this point in the season, the driver of the 42 car is pretty much just showing off and trying to get the attention of next seasons team owners. The Stewart/Ganassi team has had enough trouble this season that I'm really no longer concerned with the team points, it's not going to change much regardless of who runs with the 42. So, out of the interested drivers, who is actually hoping to run full time in the Sprint Cup next season?

 

[Chqr]

I suppose Chqr will get Mudd's seat so good luck to all tonight.

As stated in Furi's lobby, I have a plan.

 

[JakobNascar88]

At this point in the season, the driver of the 42 car is pretty much just showing off and trying to get the attention of next seasons team owners. The Stewart/Ganassi team has had enough trouble this season that I'm really no longer concerned with the team points, it's not going to change much regardless of who runs with the 42. So, out of the interested drivers, who is actually hoping to run full time in the Sprint Cup next season?

Hope I am not getting in trouble. Now I would like to drive for 24/48/88/14 because I have their racing clothes!

 

[Matty]

As stated in Furi's lobby, I have a plan.

It better be a good one

And Mudd, I'm genuinely interested in racing next season and hope to get a seat, if not I'll just race NATIONWIDE until a time comes where I can race in this. 👍

 

[Mudd]

If I'm not mistaken, I think Chqr is planning a run in the Nationwide series over Sprint Cup. If that's the case, I think it would be most beneficial if Matty runs the 42 tomorrow.

 

[cgr-10]

There's really not that many extra people interested in Nationwide so far, if you guys can race with a full lounge I think it may be easier just to run the Sprint Cup for S3.

 

[homeslice47]

Going to do some practice at hsr between 615-715est. if anyone is interested.

 

[Matty]

If I'm not mistaken, I think Chqr is planning a run in the Nationwide series over Sprint Cup. If that's the case, I think it would be most beneficial if Matty runs the 42 tomorrow.

Good call

 

[Chqr]

If I'm not mistaken, I think Chqr is planning a run in the Nationwide series over Sprint Cup. If that's the case, I think it would be most beneficial if Matty runs the 42 tomorrow.

There's really not that many extra people interested in Nationwide so far, if you guys can race with a full lounge I think it may be easier just to run the Sprint Cup for S3.

Exactly to both. Matty can have the 42 as I really want to run a full season rather than chip-in and not have a massive bearing.

And whether or not Drop can open a full public room for a test race with no mics and maybe no visible damage, we might have a lovely 16 racer lobby with no lag given some other league's success.

 

[kenkwilinski]

And whether or not Drop can open a full public room for a test race with no mics and maybe no visible damage, we might have a lovely 16 racer lobby with no lag given some other league's success.

He should do this as an exhibition before qualifying

 

[Knelly]

Sorry about this guys, I'm again unsure whether I can make tonight. The time of it is causing trouble at home. If I can't would there be an available stand in driver?