GT Academy 2012 (NA) General Discussion

[ebud007]

Now showing a countdown on the live stream.

Live Stream link for the lazy https://www.gtplanet.net/gt-academy-2012-u-s-national-finals-live-stream-day-12/

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

A custom course? Talk about evil.

 

[thq]

A custom course? Talk about evil.

Ouch. I was wondering what track it was from the track map and surroundings.

 

[paskowitz]

I hope Stig was watching the GTP live stream. This course looks evil.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I hope Stig was watching the GTP live stream. This course looks evil.

Pretty sure he's going in blind.

The camber in the corners combined with the track's width is what makes custom courses a pain. That and the lack of reference points.

 

[paskowitz]

Stig is in!

Made it look easy.

 

[ebud007]

The Stig is INNNNNN! He made it to Top 32

Course is a variation of one of the seasonals that heavily favored Wheel.

 

[SpecMiata-JSW]

Who got booted??

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Stig is in!

Made it look easy.

Had no doubt, especially since I know his pace matches mine, and the large time gap between top and bottom times.

 

[ebud007]

Who got booted??

His last name is Best I believe. Stig set one of the fastest times.

 

[Jav]

Check my facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/deargomez

or Twitter:
@Pureracingevo

Lots of updates I'll be doing through out the day.

FR sent!

Any timing and scoring feeds out there?

 

[paskowitz]

I think the key was just putting down a clean lap (which would be about 2:00). I think the last guy just did not get a good lap in. So it goes.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I think the key was just putting down a clean lap (which would be about 2:00). I think the last guy just did not get a good lap in. So it goes.

I'm a little surprised how wide the gap is, though. I can only speculate that some were controller users, or that the wheel wasn't to their liking.

I'll admit that if I was driving this course, I'd be using the gear change indicators as a starting point. Brake a second after it flashes, and coast the car into the corner.

 

[paskowitz]

I'm a little surprised how wide the gap is, though. I can only speculate that some were controller users, or that the wheel wasn't to their liking.

I'll admit that if I was driving this course, I'd be using the gear change indicators as a starting point. Brake a second after it flashes, and coast the car into the corner.

Exactly what I would have done. Take the first lap at a safe pace, realize the last section is tricky, explore on the second lap and go for it on the third. I am sure there was a lot of pressure so I do not want to be judgmental.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Exactly what I would have done. Take the first lap at a safe pace, realize the last section is tricky, explore on the second lap and go for it on the third. I am sure there was a lot of pressure so I do not want to be judgmental.

I'm sure there is, especially with the possibility of being eliminated right off the bat, and not knowing how everyone else is doing.

I wonder how the races will go. If they're like this...



...then it's gonna be tough.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Hey guys barely made it in time to see stig go. Parking is INSANE! Anyway, just checking in.

 

[Jav]

Exactly what I would have done. Take the first lap at a safe pace, realize the last section is tricky, explore on the second lap and go for it on the third. I am sure there was a lot of pressure so I do not want to be judgmental.

Oh man I hate those random Eifel tracks! The curbing is all in the wrong places, no real landmarks to take reference from, crazy elevation changes!! Just hate them! My respect to those of you who can master them in 2 laps!

 

[avens]

Please post when it starts

 

[Jav]

That should be in arround 35 minutes!

 

[Tidgney]

KingBestJr was the one who got eliminated according to Facebook

 

[Jav]

KingBestJr was the one who got eliminated according to Facebook

Oh man that sucks! Why couldn't it have been someone we don't know!

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

KingBestJr was the one who got eliminated according to Facebook

Really?



Such a shame. He did quite well in the races. I wonder what happened.

 

[ebud007]

Ah that sucks indeed. I just think unfamiliarity with the track, plus maybe not knowing a time to beat/set and completely new setup/environment etc might have compounded to the whole nervousness.

 

[paskowitz]

I have a really good feeling about Crider making it to the final 16.

 

[Jav]

I have a really good feeling about Crider making it to the final 16.

Oh man I really hope all the GTP guys make it in!

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Tsukuba? Not much chances for passing.

 

[paskowitz]

An all GTP final would be amazing. Nissan should just recruit directly from the site... lol. One day.

 

[GTP_CICO]

Cmon guys!!! Goodluck to you chillax and think about the main goal 👍

 

[Wardez]

Yeah it's Tsukuba but I'm in with some of the cleanest drivers I've ever raced with so i'm feeling good.

 

[SpecMiata-JSW]

Who is in your group Wardez? Qualify fast!!