"Daily" Race Discussion

[KosmoKazi]

A clip from my Victory on Race A. Very hollow victory after watching the replay. Totally unfair penalty.

Kind of a fun idea and race at Mt Panorama with the trucks. But with only the two laps and nature of the trucks, really hard to pass unless people mess up badly, even then, if they are right in front of you, almost worse as you may get taken up in their mess. Ran a few, but not one I'm interested in grinding in, unless I get a QT that puts me on pole or second each race. Good challenge for qualifying but as a race... kind of a let down.

@FA_Hayes my two cats are named Enzo Furrari and Simon Pawgenaud. They also enjoy hanging by the sim rig during daily races.

 

[O604]

Can't believe someone is surprised at cat pictures. Are you new to the internet? Don't you know the cats are in charge?

 

[barak181]

 

[BenRod]

As I was contemplating the current off-topic topic in this thread, something strange happened...

...Nearly absolute proof that cats indeed are in charge.

(names of my cats : Zed, Broccoli, Raiden, Kirby, Half-Eye, Jack, (and) Tyler Durden, Dez, and Cake - currently my only cat and probably my last. Also, a Pomeranian named Boomer and a Parrot named Peanut)

 

[NevilleNobody]

I'm prepping for next week's C, B has that stupid start behind the chicane so unless you are P1-P4 you have no chance at all.

First I ran 12-15 laps before realising I hadn't used BOP. Then 10 more and I realised that I was at Y+M, not Y+M II.
But after that I got some laps in.
For me the FR are the fastest, then FF, the MR.

My Aston lap was near 2 sec slower than the other cars, ...... no BOP, had to run again. I hear you on the start, I am torn between Race B and C.

I cannot race in the Supra or the MR cars, I make too many errors but likely the Supra will be the go to car again as the Merc tends to really suit me. It does do well at Spa though, the lack of top end doesn't really hurt it and the ability to ride kerbs and get on the throttle early is key at spa.

 

[RacingGrandpa]

My Aston lap was near 2 sec slower than the other cars, ...... no BOP, had to run again. I hear you on the start, I am torn between Race B and C.

I cannot race in the Supra or the MR cars, I make too many errors but likely the Supra will be the go to car again as the Merc tends to really suit me. It does do well at Spa though, the lack of top end doesn't really hurt it and the ability to ride kerbs and get on the throttle early is key at spa.

If I go to Spa I'll probably go with the Lambo in the cartoon livery. It's a fantastic car when there's no tire wear.

 

[NevilleNobody]

Any time i go to use the Lambo i think, why not the Ford GT? Handling is similar, ford gets on the power easier and has more top end.

 

[RacingGrandpa]

Any time i go to use the Lambo i think, why not the Ford GT? Handling is similar, ford gets on the power easier and has more top end.

I drove the GT for two seasons and it's a great MR but the Lambo is exciting to drive.

 

[Sven Jurgens]

No vigilante mode today, instead turning the other cheek while trying to slowly climb back to SR.S today.
This is what a start looks like closer to SR.B

So far so good, just ignore the punts and grinding into walls. I did end up with red SR in a race for ???
Currently at 12K DR, 48 SR.

 

[NevilleNobody]

I drove the GT for two seasons and it's a great MR but the Lambo is exciting to drive.

You sound like a younger version of me trying to justify the lunatic hottie instead of a safer bet.

 

[Norrin Radd]

Well I was getting really close to getting A, was at 27.5 K and doing well. Admittedly it's been hard keeping S and dropping to A gave me a race against 1 B and the rest were Ds, but I came 2nd and didn't lose any. Then I'm once again in a B/S race and nearly everyone is dirty, I got punted a few time and was looking to lose loads of DR, but not happy with this I retaliated again and again and got a hard reset. OH well 3K isn't that low I'll be back up in no time.

 

[jrbabbitt]

What is kicking my tail is that in daily A, almost 60% have TCS on at the start which bogs them down and I being behind them I'm forced to hit them incurring the dreaded RED letter SR point hit, I swear that I had dropped 10 pts because I was forced to hit my opponents with my front end...

 

[Famine]

almost 60% have TCS on at the start which bogs them down and I being behind them I'm forced to hit them

You know that you can ease of the throttle or in fact even brake so that you don't hit them, right? You're not forced to do anything, you're just choosing to keep the gas mashed until you do.

 

[jrbabbitt]

You know that you can ease of the throttle or in fact even brake so that you don't hit them, right? You're not forced to do anything, you're just choosing to keep the gas mashed until you do.

And I get rammed from behind at start and pushed off, tried it, didn't work as expected and lost 4 positions and was in p9 before the second turn (last place)

 

[Famine]

And I get rammed from behind at start and pushed off, tried it, didn't work as expected

So then the guys who hit you - by also choosing not to avoid you - get SR down and you don't. Looks like the system works in that respect then.

Literally the point of SR is learning not to hit people. You can't complain when you choose to hit people and lose SR as a result.

 

[jrbabbitt]

So then the guys who hit you - by also choosing not to avoid you - get SR down and you don't. Looks like the system works in that respect then.

Literally the point of SR is learning not to hit people. You can't complain when you choose to hit people and lose SR as a result.

Point taken but I do not CHOOSE to hit anyone, I know this and I try my hardest to be clean racer, at the standing start, EVERYONE is jammed together with little room to maneuver.

 

[Famine]

Point taken but I do not CHOOSE to hit anyone, I know this and I try my hardest to be clean racer, at the standing start, EVERYONE is jammed together with little room to maneuver.

Quite - it's the hardest time to be clean and the most common time for incidents to occur. But if you're going full gas into the back of someone when you could not go full gas and not hit them you are making the choice to hit them.

 

[RacingGrandpa]

You sound like a younger version of me trying to justify the lunatic hottie instead of a safer bet.

I'm 57

 

[barak181]

I just lost 32 SR in a single race C.

I was doing surprisingly well at Fuji this week - got a win and several podiums - got my DR up over 27K for the first time, started to dare to dream about maybe finally making A status and this race makes me put down the game for the night.

With one exception all the contact was people side swiping and barge passing. The one exception was the top of L12, when I finally caught up with the midfield again - for the third time - after being pushed off track and a Brazilian in a Maclaren F-1 braked checked me right before I was about to steer out his slipstream. All the patience was lost and all the effs had long ago been given. I punted him to the other side of the realm in T1.

Maybe one day I'll be back to crack the DR.A barrier but that day isn't today, apparently.

 

[Sven Jurgens]

What is kicking my tail is that in daily A, almost 60% have TCS on at the start which bogs them down and I being behind them I'm forced to hit them incurring the dreaded RED letter SR point hit, I swear that I had dropped 10 pts because I was forced to hit my opponents with my front end...

Odd, I start with TCS 2 and still have to let go of the throttle not to run into the car in front. It's mostly that they shift too late from 1st to 2nd. You need to shift quite quickly.

What annoys me (starting last) that there is always someone that forgets the race is starting and their car just sits there as a giant obstacle.

 

[jrbabbitt]

Quite - it's the hardest time to be clean and the most common time for incidents to occur. But if you're going full gas into the back of someone when you could not go full gas and not hit them you are making the choice to hit them.

As I stated a few posts above, I TRIED to do the "not press the gas" and it got me RAMMED OFF and I dropped to dead last in race BEFORE the second turn, finishing last in that race also. That is not the point of racing to come in last just because.

Odd, I start with TCS 2 and still have to let go of the throttle not to run into the car in front. It's mostly that they shift too late from 1st to 2nd. You need to shift quite quickly.

What annoys me (starting last) that there is always someone that forgets the race is starting and their car just sits there as a giant obstacle.

I use auto trans, not manual...on controller cannot get the hang of shifting

 

[Famine]

As I stated a few posts above, I TRIED to do the "not press the gas" and it got me RAMMED OFF

And as I stated a few posts before, if you're getting SR points docked for hitting cars in front of you off the grid because you've gone full gas into them (as you should), then the guy behind you who hits you is also getting SR points docked for hitting you off the grid because he's gone full gas into you.

And if you're getting rammed off by the guys behind when you back off, you're ramming the guy in front off if you don't. You're literally now complaining about the guys behind you doing to you what you're doing to the guy in front!

You're making a conscious choice to drive into the car ahead of you. It is unsportsmanlike behaviour. You are losing Sportsmanship Rating points as a result. This is all as it should be.

Learn some racecraft. Be more aware of your surroundings at the start, and be aware that sometimes you have to back off to save your car, and your SR. If other guys are unaware and hitting you and ramming you off, they lose SR. So be it.

 

[Mc_Yavel]

next weeks races

Red Bull Ring Short Track
7 Laps 12 Players Car(s): GRX

I wonder what car PD will suprise us in GR.X.

My obvious guess

Kart
Daihatsu COPEN

What I hope for

Alfa Giulia TZ2
Ferrari 250 GTO
Mercedez Red Pig
Renault R8 Gordini

 

[Wombat54]

who knows after this week`s Race A.Whoever came up with that at PD must be peeing themselves laughing...

 

[NevilleNobody]

I'm 57

Sorry I meant ......we're losing the joke now.....i'm 45, so i no longer chase said hottie (married one) hence it was a younger version of me.

 

[FA_Hayes]

Kitty! I'll probably focus on Spa as well. Once you get the flow of Spa it's fantastic to race. There is a great enjoyment for me going full throttle through Eau Rouge and Raidillon. I don't remember ever racing Gr.3 cars here, but I'll go with my favorite in the Vantage. I'm unsure about Race C, but I'll give it a shot at least.

Broke 2:17's testing in the Supra today so I should be competitive in my lobbies. Not bad for just learning it. I hink Spa might be one of my faves now.


Sorry about the off topic cat talk, everyone. Didn't expect it to go that far and I respect the rules. Really just wanted to share something positive and thought it was cute he naps on my rig.

 

[NevilleNobody]

As in got under 217 or under 218? My best lap was a 17.8, not much left, maybe few tenths.

 

[FA_Hayes]

Whoops. 17.7xx Comfortable pace right now is low 18's in a practice lobby not arcade time trial.

I always try to leave a bit to correct. Balls out no error I think I can get well into the 17's but then I develop bad habits.

 

[RacingGrandpa]

Sorry I meant ......we're losing the joke now.....i'm 45, so i no longer chase said hottie (married one) hence it was a younger version of me.

😁

 

[GT-Falcon]

next weeks races

Red Bull Ring Short Track
7 Laps 12 Players Car(s): GRX | Specially Provided Car BoP: None Settings: FixedTire: Racing: Medium DR Limit: None
Conditions
Fuel Cons.: None Tire Wear: None Damages: None Boost: Off Off-track Slowing: Real SlipStream: Weak Start: Grid Start
Pit Regulation
Mandatory Stop: None Mandatory Tires at Pit Stop: Racing: Medium Refueling at 0 L/s Fuel Tank Limit: None

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
3 Laps 16 Players Car(s): GR3 | Car from Garage BoP: On Settings: FixedTire: Racing: Medium DR Limit: None
Conditions
Fuel Cons.: None Tire Wear: None Damages: None Boost: Off Off-track Slowing: Real SlipStream: Real Start: Rolling Start
Pit Regulation
Mandatory Stop: None Mandatory Tires at Pit Stop: Racing: Medium Refueling at 0 L/s Fuel Tank Limit: None

KYOTO DRIVING PARK - YAMAGIWA+MIYABI II
8 Laps 20 Players Car(s): GR4 | Car from Garage BoP: On Settings: FixedTire: Racing: Hard DR Limit: None
Conditions
Fuel Cons.: x2 Tire Wear: x4 Damages: None Boost: Off Off-track Slowing: Real SlipStream: Real Start: Rolling Start
Pit Regulation
Mandatory Stop: 1 Time(s) Mandatory Tires at Pit Stop: Racing: Hard Refueling at 7 L/s Fuel Tank Limit: None

Red Bull Ring Short Track -- GRX who auto ?