CLASSIC RACING - Sundays 17:00-19:00 BST - CONGRATULATIONS CHAMPIONS Flaco & Lex LathorFinished

[Sick Cylinder]

Is #33 still available?

Yes - 33 now belongs to Cu3e / Bergele.



Round 20 Suzuka Race Report

First it was great to have new racers H-VainOla, Bic44 (Benny44) and TonyLomas join us today - I hope they enjoyed themselves and will be back to join us again - they all made excellent debut's.

World Classics
1st - Lex Lathor - C2 Corvette
2nd - Flaco - BMW 507
3rd - Kisko78 - Shelby GT350
4th - IfAndOr - Pontiac GTO


Cobra Ferrari Wars
1st - Flaco - Shelby Cobra
2nd - Kisko78 - Shelby Cobra
3rd - Lex Lathor - C2 Corvette Race Car
4th - Emotional Rekz - Ferrari 250 GTO


One Make Series: TVR V8S
1st - Flaco
2nd - Kisko78
3rd - Lex Lathor
4th - H-VainOla


Senna Tribute: Lotus 97T
1st - Lex Lathor
2nd - Flaco
3rd - Emotional Rekz
4th - IfAndOr


Next Round 20 at Tokyo R246 - Sunday August 10th at 17:00 BST

New racers, expert or online novices welcome - we still have a few slots available for enthusiastic, clean drivers and with some great new championships starting in early September, now is the time to sign up by sending an FR to Sick_Cylinder. For details click on the link below:

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...14-novices-welcome.311494/page-2#post-9942289

 

[Cu3e]

Hope you enjoyed yourself in the C2.

I sure did 👍

I almost could challenge you there. I have to check replay if it was just a matter of better driving line on your part or if I need to find more power somehow

See you all in Tokyo. I have the TVR also. I try to see if I get it as fun as the C2

 

[Benny44]

Had a lot of fun with everyone today. I am pretty sure I forgot to fully tune my TVR. I'll have a look later. It was running on SH, so that could have been the problem. Also trying to get 5 cars reasy in an hour could have been the problem. I hope to be back next week and better prepared

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Championship Tables

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - For All Racers

Recently we have been over running on the meeting by about 30 minutes. With immediate effect we will try the following changes to shorten the meeting:

Qualifying for race 1 will commence at 17:05 BST

Race 1 will be shortened to 10 minutes - if people miss the start of qualifying they will now have shorter to wait.

Race 4 will be shortened to 10 minutes - tyre wear will be left on very fast

The above changes should enable the meeting to finish by 19:00 BST


Races 2 and 3 will remain unchanged at 15 minutes

 

[TheJohnG]

Sick, shortening the meet sounds like a fine idea. I would rather see the time come off of a supporting event. Perhaps run the one makes first.
I had a great time today.

 

[IfAndOr]

The only thing is if you keep qualifying (6mins) and a bit of practice (5mins) that works out longer than a 10 minute race!

It's the qualifying & practice that's taking up the time. About 45 minutes. Perhaps we should drop qualifying and race longer?

I'll send you a PM with some ideas.

Edit: Sorted

 

[TonyLomas]

I just wanted to say thanks for letting me join you guys last night. It was good fun.
I achieved most of my aims.
Firstly, I did some faster laps that I had done in the bits of practice last week.
I completed every race. (I was even running 3rd for a few laps in the TVR race before my inevitable spin off)
I hopefully, didn't wreck anyone else's race.
And I had fun!
Unfortunately, I did get lapped in the Senna tribute race but I had let my tyres go down to zero and thought it was best to sit in the gravel whilst the leaders blasted past.

I just need some more practice. It was great fun and I saw some impressive driving too! Well done!

 

[Cu3e]

RACE 1: Last lap, Emo passes me
I had the inside line so basically I had the right to to keep my line but I thought to keep it clean and brake early and hard. I am not in this series to cause wrecks

Here I hit the brakes...

It was all good. Nice battle Emo and you deserved it 👍


Race 2: Passing @Sick Cylinder

Did you hear me honking when I "passed" you

 

[Sick Cylinder]

World Classics

Above Sick Jaguar gets ready to blast from 10th to 10th! Below midpack battle.

Above at the front Kisko (GT350) overtakes Lex (C2) on the inside.

 

[IfAndOr]

Some more from the World Classic race...

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Cobra Ferrari wars

Below Sick Corvette C2 Race Car at the back of the grid. Middle Sick got the launch of his life going from 10th to 6th before the first corner - here he slips past Bergele C2 Corvette (33)

Above IfAndOr (Ferrari 250 GT), Bergele (C2), Sick (C2 Race) chase Emo (Ferrari 250 GTO), Lex Lathor (C2 Race), Kisko (Cobra) and Flaco (Cobra). Below Emo brakes for the corner while chased by Sick, Bergele and If.

Above the very fast Flaco Cobra.

There were excellent debut performances from Bic44, H-VainOla and TonyLomas. Below Bic44 Cobra and TonyLomas C2 Corvette.

Below Bic44 overtakes H-VainOla (C2 Corvette) on the inside.

Above the view of the Bic44 pass from the Racercad Jaguar E Type.

Next Round - Tokyo R246 - we still have a couple of vacancies so join us if you want more of the above!

 

[Benny44]

Hey - nice camera work. It was rare to catch me on the pavement!

 

[IfAndOr]

And some further shots from the Cobra Ferrari wars...

There was the occasional glitch!

 

[IfAndOr]

Hey - nice camera work. It was rare to catch me on the pavement!

One for you Benny.

 

[Benny44]

Thank you! I am going to have to get a proper racing suit if people are going to see me

 

[IfAndOr]

Thank you! I am going to have to get a proper racing suit if people are going to see me

In those open topped cars you've got to look your best. Perhaps a suit and tie for next time.

To blend in you'll have to start matching your racing suit to the car colour.

 

[Benny44]

A suit and tie would be an awesome option for a racing suit. Complete with either a black or white racing helmet. But then I would only drive Astons or Jags

 

[IfAndOr]

A suit and tie would be an awesome option for a racing suit. Complete with either a black or white racing helmet. But then I would only drive Astons or Jags

Try these links from the suggestions thread. Give them a "like" if you like them. They would suit the classics series.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/old-school-helmets-and-driver-gear.301737/#post-9346217
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/old-school-pit-crew-outfits.303986/

 

[TonyLomas]

Practicing -
Is there any problem with practicing on A Spec races?
I'm doing the International A event so I'm in Racing Hard tyres and I'm aware that the curbs and slipstreaming will be different online on Sunday.
Is there anything else? Is the physics any different?
I'd just like to earn a few credits whilst I practice the track.

I will do a couple of test runs online just to work out how long the tyres will last and learn the pit entrance.

P.S. I watched 'The Snake and the Stallion' last night. It's a good film.

 

[Cu3e]

P.S. I watched 'The Snake and the Stallion' last night. It's a good film.

Nice pick. I found a trailer in youtube now I want to see the movie 👍

 

[TonyLomas]

Nice pick. I found a trailer in youtube now I want to see the movie 👍

I can't take any credit. I simply watched the trailer from the first post on this thread by Sick_Cylinder and wanted to watch it.

 

[Benny44]

I thought this might be of particular interests to everyone here
http://sfglobe.com/?id=2048&src=share_fb_new_2048

 

[TonyLomas]

My First attempts at photography....

The Cobra - Ferrari Wars (If only the drivers lined up the right way round. )

Meanwhile, in one of the Corvette's - Oops!

Flaco pulls out a good lead...

The Lotus's take concentration and skill.

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Great shots Tony - can't believe that they are a first attempt!

On Sunday morning when I should have been practising for the race I was at a classic motorcycle show, which also featured quite a few three wheelers - this was my personal favourite - the driver (pilot) sits at the back and the passenger sits at the front - sorry I can't tell you the year or make.

 

[Harsk100]

Great shots Tony - can't believe that they are a first attempt!

On Sunday morning when I should have been practising for the race I was at a classic motorcycle show, which also featured quite a few three wheelers - this was my personal favourite - the driver (pilot) sits at the back and the passenger sits at the front - sorry I can't tell you the year or make.

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This is an three-wheeler bike...

For who likes three-wheeler bikes, there is more 2 pictures as well!

 

[SmileyWRX]

Hello Sick,

So many news on thread.

Please help me out and tell me which cars are free to use this weekend and further on.

See you on Sunday.

Thanks

 

[IfAndOr]

Practicing -
Is there any problem with practicing on A Spec races?
Is there anything else? Is the physics any different?

I think this one got missed Tony.

It's fine to practice using A spec races. You can get used to the car and the track and while the AI isn't the greatest, at least you will have other cars on the road for you to get past. And yes you can earn credits.

However the online physics can be a little different - it's usually a bit slower (that's the best way I describe it). Lap times can be down on offline ones. I'm not sure if any of the others also think this?

It depends on the quality of the connection and also, I think, it is partly due the room quality slider setting, since this controls the speed & amount of the data sent over the network.
I find muting the mic (until required) during races helps a little - less data again.

So to sum up - Use the A spec for learning the track/car but, if you can, give it a quick try out online - just to perhaps give it a final tweak.

If I get a chance sometime during the week I'll maybe open a room for practice (I could with some ). All welcome!

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Hi Smiley - yes, lots of news therefore difficult to find the car choices - for the new championships the car choices will be on page 1 of the thread so it should be easier.

Car Choices for Cobra Ferrari Wars - 460bhp maximum, 844kg minimum
Next round is 21 - you were due to use Jaguar E Type OR Ferrari 250 GT for rounds 19-21 and Shelby Cobra for rounds 22-24. If you haven't got a Ferrari 250 GT please don't buy one now - they are 7.5 million credits and it is not worth buying one for just one round - also you will need credits for the next championships which start in September. I am happy for you to start using the Shelby Cobra at round 21 and keep using it until the end of the championship round 24.

We will hopefully have two new drivers at round 20 - Edenknight (Emo's friend) and S Bridge. I am happy for them to start round 20 with their round 21-24 cars so for Edenknight it would be a Shelby Cobra and for S Bridge a Chevrolet Corvette C2 road car OR C2 race car.

New drivers will need a TVR V8S with a maximum tune - with an oil change it should reach 451bhp.

If you want to enter the Senna Tribute Race you will need a Senna Lotus 97T in standard, untuned condition, but with power limited to 800bhp. This car is a prize car if you achieve Silver or gold in the Senna challenge. I do not recommend that you buy this car because it is 3 million credits and you will need those credits for the next championships.

World Classic car choices - 315bhp maximum, 1160kg minimum

As per the table below the following drivers can use their final World Classic car from round 20-24.

SmileyWRX = Chevrolet Corvette C1

S Bridge = Pontiac GTO

EdenKnight = Shelby GT350

Many apologies to TonyLomas for accidentally missing you off the above sheets (noticed by IfAndOr) - carry on with your current cars for round 21 and change cars as planned at round 22. I'm terribly sorry, but due to my advanced age I can't remember - perhaps you wouldn't mind posting up what you are using!

 

[TonyLomas]

For the Cobra Ferrari wars, I'm in...
Corvette C2 for this round, then a Shelby Cobra for the next 3

For the World Classic Cars...
BMW 507 for this round, then the Shelby 350.

 

[IfAndOr]

For the new (and returning) guys just a refresher from the previous posts to hopefully clarify the car choices ahead.

Cobra Ferrari wars. (460bhp maximum, 844kg minimum)

Tony Lomas & HVainOla - Cobra round 22-24
Benny(Bic) - Chevrolet Corvette C2 road OR C2 race car rd. 22-24
Bergele - Jaguar or Ferrari rd. 22-24
SmileyWRX & Edenknight- Cobra rd. 21-24
S Bridge (M Mallet JR) & emjayel - Chevrolet Corvette C2 road OR C2 race car. rd 21-24
BTH_pimiki54 - Corvette C2 rd. 21-24




World Classics. (315bhp maximum, 1160kg minimum)

Benny(Bic) - Shelby GT350 rd20-21 then BMW 507 rd. 22-24
Tony Lomas & HVainOla - Shelby GT350 rd. 22-24
Bergele - T.B.C.
SmileyWRX - Chevrolet Corvette C1 rd. 21 -24
S Bridge (M Mallet JR) - Pontiac GTO rd. 21 -24
EdenKnight & emjayel - Shelby GT350 rd. 21 -24
BTH_pimiki54 - Mercedes 300SL rd.21-24



Plus from rd. 21 to 24 a TVR V8S
with a maximum tune and a oil change - 451bhp

I suppose I should add -If you want to enter the Senna Tribute Race you will need a Senna Lotus 97T in standard, untuned condition, but with power limited to 800bhp.


I think that covers it!
I hope this helps and I hope I've got it correct.