Daytona 24 Minute Race: Daytona Road Course

[YZFrules]

@UltimateLurker. By not using the oil change or high RPM turbo was a fuel saving decision. The car also has plenty of power without those additions for this event.

 

[The Vision]

The race was over for them...

forgot about that in my moment of anger
finally won it

 

[crowhop]

..............Happened to me while using a Merc C9, although it was after the first pit stop. The car got wobbly for a lap, but then in the next lap, things returned to normal. Haven't encountered it with any other cars, yet. Must be another random occurrence...

I think they attempt to simulate cold tires/tarmac. I mean, that would actually make some sense. But the implementation is questionable since there is no in-race temp gauge and the tires temps are always "warmed" when fresh.
So basically they just add randomness for the heck of it.

 

[MustangManiac]

Has anyone managed to win this in the Jag?

Which Jag, the XJR-9? Piece of cake, one stop at the half way point, ran out of fuel going through the last turns and coasted across for the win.

 

[Downhill Dino]

What tires did you do it on? I'm gonna be attempt it later on with that exact same car.

Went all out with Racing Soft tires.

 

[crowhop]

Anyone win with the Toyota T030 or the Audi R18 without power upgrades?
Those would be impressive victories.

 

[UltimateLurker]

Yeah, 787B, I don't like this car. Praiano's tune is fine, I just don't like the car. 1:34 is a struggle. I managed to win this last go-round because the lead 4 cars slowed down for me on the last lap? Interesting...

Gonna' try the 2J for fun now.

 

[Johnny1996]

I tried this race earlier with a Pescarolo C60, but the highest I could finish was a 2nd place after the original 2nd place car ran out of gas just a few hundred yards away from the finish line on the last lap. I didn't apply any tunes to the car, but I intend to do so tomorrow.

 

[Teflonicus]

After 24 hectic and gruelling hours (and by "hours," I mean "minutes") of racing, he crosses the line mere metres ahead of his sly and indefatigable (specifically programmed to be neither of these things) opponent. Crowd goes wild (pet dog yawns in the background).

 

[YZFrules]

Just gave the TS030 (615 PP) a go and ended up 13th. Without power upgrades, I doubt it's possible to win the event. Can only hit 177 MPH on the main part of the track. That's with final gear at 2.060. Ran 15 minutes before pitting for fuel. Tires were still at 6 on all 4 corners. At 529 HP, the other cars just kick your butt.

 

[KOGSoldier]

Got close was in lead with just a few min left but got distracted and ran off a couple times then ran out of gas 🤬
Gonna get back on in a min to do it again...

 

[YZFrules]

Took the Toyota GT-One (TS020) for this round. Another victory. No power upgrades or oil change. Funny that at the dealer it says it has 599 HP. Thought I would have to add some power upgrades. Turns out it has 764 HP. One stop strategy running racing hard tires. This car handles well. Nursed it on the last lap to run out the clock again. Second place Bentley was on my tail. Good times...

 

[crowhop]

Just gave the TS030 (615 PP) a go and ended up 13th. Without power upgrades, I doubt it's possible to win the event. Can only hit 177 MPH on the main part of the track. That's with final gear at 2.060. Ran 15 minutes before pitting for fuel. Tires were still at 6 on all 4 corners. At 529 HP, the other cars just kick your butt.

Guessing the KERS runs out pretty quickly?

 

[Lionheart2113]

905B/no parts added/all stock settings except lowered LSD Accel Sens to 16 (keep from roasting the right rear) and ran this strategy...

Race Start
Tires = Racing:Hard

Lap 6
Tires = Racing:Hard
Fuel = Full tank

Lap 12
Tires = Racing:Soft
Fuel = Full tank (probably could have put in less)

I ran 15 laps total and finished 33secs in front of the '03 Judd. Lap times were around the 1:32.5xx's with a little bit of nursing on laps 6 & 12 when the right rear tire was worn down to 4.

 

[Lord Protector]

This was ridiculous.

After a few laps to play with brake balance, I restarted and won my first complete attempt. But I shouldn't have!

I used RS tires, so two pits were necessary. However, I misjudged the fuel I needed and had to take a THIRD PIT two laps before the finish.

When I pitted, I was six seconds in the lead (despite a spinout, collision penalty, and penalty for speeding in pits). When I returned to the track, I was 26 seconds behind the new leader, and in 6th place.

I won by nearly 10 seconds! It's like they stopped competing.

Wait a sec. How on earth did you manage to get penalised for speeding in pits?? It's autopilot right?

 

[MustangManiac]

I was able to eek out a win in the DeltaWing also. All stock, RH, no stops, took the lead in NASCAR turns 3-4 on the final lap and crossed the line 0.129 seconds over P2 👍

 

[JoseBaiona]

17 laps w/ a Sauber Mercedes C9. RM's all throughout the race, 3 PITS. Not a hard race (once you realize how you should pit. I found 6 full laps with RM's just perfect). Was winning by about 37-40 seconds on the Pescarolo but at one of the last intersections i kind of spined out because my tyres were bald already. Other than that, it went rather smoothly.

Yes I agree it's all about your pit strategy cause I redid this event in a newly bought V12 LMR using Priano's tune on RH's and I won... My pit strategy was end of 5th lap, and end of 11th lap... And it got me through the race so yes pit strategy is crucial in this seasonal event.

Pit strategy is everything indeed. I'm gonna try out a Zonda R soon and see how i'll fare. Here's my next attempt except now i did it with a GT-One.

I guess i didn't do as good as i did with the Sauber but it was probably cause i had more experience with the Merc than with this (managed 17 full laps with the Merc and 16 with the GT-One) and i did an extra lap with the GT-One and not with the Merc. (There's a reason for that, i had to do an emergency pit with the Merc because i was running out of Fuel so i pitted 3 times with the Merc and twice with the GT-One.)

Here's a strategy to everyone if you're trying hard but fail to succeed.

-Use RM's
-Pit 2 times in the whole race. Lap 5 to Lap 6 and Lap 11 to Lap 12 OR Lap 12 to Lap 13 (your choice but beware of your tyre wear!). ALWAYS REFILL YOUR TANK! You'll stay in the pit no matter how much you fill your tank (not sure if this is intended or not but that's how it is in this race).

Even if you don't try too hard you'll win easily doing this. Be careful not to screw lap in the latter laps so you don't have to start over again. Good luck!

 

[BlueArtic]

I DID IT!!! I used the 905B Evo Bis '92, i tried with R92CP, Speed 8 and GT-One but with all them i had problems in first corner under braking with worn tires (6-7) but with the 905B was very easy to keep control. I did 2 stops, always Full tank and RH, and i overtaked the 787B at chicane of last lap, he was going very slow, looking at replay, his tyres were all at 3 when mine were at 8-8-9-6 (the right back was always more worn than others). Very fun race, probably the hardest i made in GT6.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Why is it that all the LMP cars gain ~100HP when doing an oil change right out of the dealership while every other car in the game gets maybe 30?

 

[dolande]

Just happened to me with the Peugeot 905 on RH: ran out of gas as I was leading in the last lap. So I decided to change strategy, pitted twice with RS and everybody was left one lap behind (the last one even two laps). Might try to drive slower on RH in order to pit only once if I feel like playing this seasonal again. Not sure though as I don't like this track too much...

PS Thanks to Praiano for the 905's tune

This event was total frustration for me with my favorite Sauber, started like 15 times but only finished one in fifth place. But the 905 did the job for me on the second attempt

 

[BlueArtic]

Why is it that all the LMP cars gain ~100HP when doing an oil change right out of the dealership while every other car in the game gets maybe 30?

I don't know, but the 905 that i bought for this race has ~520Hp in the dealership, and now mine has 860HP (only changed oil, still 200+ hp more than it should). I wonder why give wrong stats in dealership.....

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Yea, yet the Deltawing doesn't get this super boost

 

[YapalfeuAulac]

This event was total frustration for me with my favorite Sauber, started like 15 times but only finished one in fifth place. But the 905 did the job for me on the second attempt

Well done. I started using the Pescarolo, which I prefer, but completely messed with it. The 905 is quite reliable on this event, I think.

I don't know, but the 905 that i bought for this race has ~520Hp in the dealership, and now mine has 860HP (only changed oil, still 200+ hp more than it should). I wonder why give wrong stats in dealership.....

Did you install power parts?

 

[UltimateLurker]

2 additional bits.

1. If you're running the 787B with the Praiano tune, you can use a 1-pit strategy (on lap 7).

2. Has anyone else had big blocks of the track just disappear while you were driving? I was looking down into space, and it was damn cool honestly, like I was back in Skate Heaven from Tony Hawk Pro Skater II!!!!

 

[JoseBaiona]

2. Has anyone else had big blocks of the track just disappear while you were driving? I was looking down into space, and it was damn cool honestly, like I was back in Skate Heaven from Tony Hawk Pro Skater II!!!!

Happened me just once! Thought it was my game acting stupid.

 

[skeagracing]

Yes I agree it's all about your pit strategy cause I redid this event in a newly bought V12 LMR using Priano's tune on RH's and I won... My pit strategy was end of 5th lap, and end of 11th lap... And it got me through the race so yes pit strategy is crucial in this seasonal event.

How much fuel did you take on lap 11. Thank you!!!

 

[BlueArtic]

Well done. I started using the Pescarolo, which I prefer, but completely messed with it. The 905 is quite reliable on this event, I think.



Did you install power parts?

No, standard + oil change,

 

[WJHMH]

Frustrating event to say the least, I was running 7th place with a Audi R8LMP & gaining at the 16 minute mark. While passing at the box stop I was holding my line when the AI car in front of me ran off the track decided to get back on at a sudden dead stop on the track. I made contact with it sending me into a spin with the wall where I received a 5 second penalty. I was beyond pissed.

Sometimes I really hate this damn game.

 

[bananos99]

just recognised how MUCH I HATE this tack
tried R18 (found no satisfying set-up) Toyota Hybrid (too slow, dont think thats my driving style..) and Pescarolo (little bit of both). First corner and partly no sight (second lap) stressed me.. will give it a try w/ 905 and leave it if it doesnt work. my ego is hurt..

 

[Jbaffoh]

Wait a sec. How on earth did you manage to get penalised for speeding in pits?? It's autopilot right?

The speed limit for entering the pit lane (before autopilot) is 50 mph. I was probably going 150. My penalty was at least 10 seconds.