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In group B… challenging 🥴
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In group B… challenging 🥴
hollowkatt
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- United States
upon further reflection this week is a Dark Souls week. Hopefully next weeks races aren't gob****e
- 3,310
- Canada
C is pretty good man. The mix of tyres works well and you're never really out of it as people are making a LOT of mistakes and not just at the COD. I think it's good that the absolute meta car pace wise is trying to murder you.
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GrumpyOldMan
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- 2,024
- Southern California
- dagware
I'm enjoying Daily Race B - I'm not sure why other people don't like it. Yes, there has been some paint scaping, and some pushing around, but so far I've given as good as I've received. I haven't seen anything vindictive, unless you consider a couple of races ago on the last lap, where a G70 kept hitting me from behind and almost caused me to lose it, so I guided him gently over to Barry R. It was on a straight and he didn't wipe out, but it slowed him down enough so he could annoy me any further.
Speaking of the G70, I saw a few people driving it, and I think it could work. It's faster than the Alfa, and more stable than the WRX, but it brakes slower, so it takes some getting used to. I may try it some more, we'll see.
So far I'm doing OK in the Alfa, climbing slowly but steadily up the DR A ladder. A few less mistakes on my part would help, but it's been fun.
But if I don't find a way to turn a better QT, I'm gonna get left behind. Earlier I turned two laps that if I could sew them together, would have given me a 1:24.7. So I know I'm capable of faster times, but unfortunately you have to actually do them, to get them.
Speaking of the G70, I saw a few people driving it, and I think it could work. It's faster than the Alfa, and more stable than the WRX, but it brakes slower, so it takes some getting used to. I may try it some more, we'll see.
So far I'm doing OK in the Alfa, climbing slowly but steadily up the DR A ladder. A few less mistakes on my part would help, but it's been fun.
But if I don't find a way to turn a better QT, I'm gonna get left behind. Earlier I turned two laps that if I could sew them together, would have given me a 1:24.7. So I know I'm capable of faster times, but unfortunately you have to actually do them, to get them.
I think that was the race I gave away two positions on the last lap because I'm an idiot. Thanks for reminding me.
- 34
- United States
This... Did probably 6-7 races yesterday on my day off and I was surprised at how strung out the fields end up after 10 laps. Even on one of my worst races, where I got 6.5 seconds worth of penalties I still managed a 6th place and had a realistic chance at 4th near the end. If you can keep your nose clean, avoid the 1.5 and 3 second penalties thru the COD, and don't get involved in any shoving matches (unfortunately had a hard time taking my own advice last night) there's a good chance for a top 5.
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- United Kingdom
I hope I never meet you in a race online.
- 125
- United Kingdom
Yes was mine, Bathurst Mann livery.
Was hoping for a good race but got caught out on the kerb and sent into a spin. 1 thing I try not do is quit. Even if I come last. Never know what might happen.
Might catch you in a race again, hopefully I won't bin it 😂
NB: 1 think I've noticed is how sensitive the pit lane line is. Barely touch it and I've had a penalty
- 405
- Houston, TX
- TheOneDonJuan
They call them widow makers for a reason
- 108
- Southern Indiana
- Raptorhawk121
Alright, how do you take the left hander on top of the hill in race B. Do you tap the brakes, downshift, or just hold off the throttle? I can't seem to enter or exit it well or consistently. I either slow down for a good entry and get whacked or carry to much speed and have to back out. For reference I'm using the alfa 155 and taking it in third.
I was behind you earlier today. I'm glad I wasn't good enough to go side by side with you. However it was my most consistent race so far. I was able to run all 1.26s with a 1.25 at the end.I'm enjoying Daily Race B - I'm not sure why other people don't like it. Yes, there has been some paint scaping, and some pushing around, but so far I've given as good as I've received. I haven't seen anything vindictive, unless you consider a couple of races ago on the last lap, where a G70 kept hitting me from behind and almost caused me to lose it, so I guided him gently over to Barry R. It was on a straight and he didn't wipe out, but it slowed him down enough so he could annoy me any further.
Speaking of the G70, I saw a few people driving it, and I think it could work. It's faster than the Alfa, and more stable than the WRX, but it brakes slower, so it takes some getting used to. I may try it some more, we'll see.
So far I'm doing OK in the Alfa, climbing slowly but steadily up the DR A ladder. A few less mistakes on my part would help, but it's been fun.
But if I don't find a way to turn a better QT, I'm gonna get left behind. Earlier I turned two laps that if I could sew them together, would have given me a 1:24.7. So I know I'm capable of faster times, but unfortunately you have to actually do them, to get them.
I think that was the race I gave away two positions on the last lap because I'm an idiot. Thanks for reminding me.
- 1,208
- Malta
- TechnoIsLove
Sometimes you just know things are gonna get frisky... Started P5 with 2nd account and noticed dude behind had a B/B rating - no idea why he was in a lobby full of A/S and B/S players.
Wife was next to me on the sofa and told her "I guarantee he's hitting me turn one" as the race was about to start. Sure enough... 🤣
He hit another guy too so only lost 1 position but lots of mayhem going on around me. Start of lap 2 half of the drivers somehow go nuts and it turns into a ramming festival, with me receiving the bonus prize of getting punted all the way down to P11 🤐
Thankfully the driver behind me was quick and clean and we managed to navigate past a few of them, racing closely for the final 2 laps and I managed to gain another position 10cm before the finish line to end the race in P6!
Wife was next to me on the sofa and told her "I guarantee he's hitting me turn one" as the race was about to start. Sure enough... 🤣
He hit another guy too so only lost 1 position but lots of mayhem going on around me. Start of lap 2 half of the drivers somehow go nuts and it turns into a ramming festival, with me receiving the bonus prize of getting punted all the way down to P11 🤐
Thankfully the driver behind me was quick and clean and we managed to navigate past a few of them, racing closely for the final 2 laps and I managed to gain another position 10cm before the finish line to end the race in P6!
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GrumpyOldMan
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- Southern California
- dagware
I'm still trying to get good at it, but it appears that you should brake a little early, and try to coast around the corner as close as you can get, then carefully accelerate after the apex, but be careful of the sand up top. I suppose if you brake too early, someone might hit you. But otherwise, they have to brake too.
I stay in third. And the way I got used to the correct speed (assuming I actually am using the correct speed) is that during Qualifying, if I could downshift to 2nd once I got around the corner, then I was going too slow. But it's right on the edge of that speed, if that makes sense.
I saw you out there. If I remember correctly, there was a lot of bumping around on that race. I hope I didn't bump you. And also, if I remember correctly, I thought you were ahead of me a couple of times. But I might be wrong.
Whew! I thought for a moment you were going to feature me. There have been a handful of races where at the start, I took the inside on T1 Lap 1 and passed a few people. I didn't do anything dirty (at least I don't think so), but I'm sure at least one of the drivers I passed wasn't happy. But for the most part, I just slotted right in between other drivers. I should probably post a collage and see if people think I'm being dirty.
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- TechnoIsLove
A small nudge when there's a decent gap and you're faster isn't dirty, so wouldn't say that about you.
This guy barely braked and kept driving straight to knock us off. No attempt to turn back into the corner until we were in the gravel.
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- Southern Indiana
- Raptorhawk121
I started p11 and all that bumping you remember opened the door for P5, right behind you.
TheNormsk
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- 2,365
- Wisconsin
- NormskVR
You can probably ignore my suggestion as I can't seem to lap quicker than 1:27 but come race with the vagabonds in the low DR B lobbies I can (mostly) hold my own. I'm in the Alfa and I start the bottom of the hill in 2nd, change up to 3rd mid way, then just before turn-in, touch the brakes and shift down to 2nd, then accelerate and then shift back up to 3rd mid turn (or something like that). You can probably see how I do it in the video below. My approach changed by following the lines posted from the replays of others. Search for gtp7 in the replays and then loading their ghosts.
B lobbies can get a bit wild!
This was my first (and only so far) b race this week. It was wild! I started P9 and finished P6 having lost out P5 by 38/1000s of a second. I actually put some effort into this video as it was kind of fun. Did a multi-cam edit (4 views) with voice over. @BruceAlmighty was also in this one!
EDIT. It appears the 4K version hasn't finished processing so you may want to wait before watching..
Be careful what you ask for!
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@TechnoIsLove :
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Phew, this one was a grind... At first I thought that my ugly little Alfa doesn't like me anymore. Took a lot of laps to get it going.
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Phew, this one was a grind... At first I thought that my ugly little Alfa doesn't like me anymore. Took a lot of laps to get it going.
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- TechnoIsLove
Guess I know what I will be doing tomorrow night then 🤣 Well done mate 😎
TheNormsk
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Can I just have 95% of your talent please?
GrumpyOldMan
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What's worse - someone who pits you, or someone why does it and when you complain afterwards, he says "what did I do?". GAAAH! It cost me almost 5% of my measly DR A, and he says "What did I do?" Idiot.
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TheNormsk
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Well tenacity breeds talent. Some people are born with natural talent while others earn it. You earned it.
Me in comparison. I’m just a hack. 😁
GrumpyOldMan
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Unless I get a chance to play later, I ended the day exactly where I started it, DR-wise. But man, what a rollercoaster! Fun, exhilarating, frustrating, but never, not once, was it boring. PD got this one right, with no wall damage. It gives us a chance to come back from what could otherwise be a disaster.
And hey, I got to be the only Alfa in a room full of A/A+ drivers using nothing but WRXs. If I didn't get punted, it could have been fun. Actually, it was fun, even from the rear. (Ahem)
And hey, I got to be the only Alfa in a room full of A/A+ drivers using nothing but WRXs. If I didn't get punted, it could have been fun. Actually, it was fun, even from the rear. (Ahem)
Didn't we already talk about Imposter's Syndrome? Someone told me once that we should just learn to say "Thank you". Hard to do, though...
As are most of us, for sure.
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Why do so many people think late braking at Seaside is a good idea? Honestly, all of the hard braking zones lead onto long(ish) straights. Earlier braking for better exit speed is MUCH faster. If I had a dollar for every dunce who is trying to eke every last meter out of the braking zones, only to lose half a second a lap on the straights, I could buy the Jag I’m having so much fun with.
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- Canada
Yep. No reward in going deep, hit the apex guys, always hit the apex. It's not a circuit that rewards a high, squared up line. Maybe the last corner but that's specifically to try and make a pass. T2/3 is the worst, guys barrel in there and i'm like nice work ya wally, all the time is on exit here.
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- Gizmohawk-
& its usually the same 'drivers' who think COD is a legit passing opportunity... 🤦♂️
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- Buffalo, NY
- Stilva
I went ahead and entered into 2 races with the Mustang is race B to see what it could do. I didn't improve my time any over yesterday so I need to work on that.
Race 1, I'm way down the grid in P10 and do I have my work cut out for me. Or not, as nearly everyone in front of me went off track or plain old wrecked. I find myself in P4 after all that lap 1 mess and ran all alone for most the race. I messed up the final turn and just conceded my position to fall to P5 where I finished. So, off to a good start. There was a lot of smack talk in the pre-race that carried over to mid race where the leader was laying the smack down to somebody down the field and I was entertained to say the least.
Race 2 had me in P6 to start and nothing really happened near me. A few off tracks got me to P4 again and like the last race, the final turn cost me a spot. I did have a nice side by side race with the person who passed me for the second half of the lap. I attempted a cutback move twice and got the timing wrong each time and failed. Still a P5 finish with a clean race bonus which is fine by me.
I then tried some practice laps with the WRX and had some struggles as I haven't used it in a while. Well, I cut my time down to a 1:25.5XX so far on just a few laps so yeah, looks like I'm jumping on the WRX train again. And I know I'm leaving time on the track, so I might be able to come lose to a 1:24 in the next few days. I'm liking this combo so far and can't wait to get back at it tomorrow.
Race 1, I'm way down the grid in P10 and do I have my work cut out for me. Or not, as nearly everyone in front of me went off track or plain old wrecked. I find myself in P4 after all that lap 1 mess and ran all alone for most the race. I messed up the final turn and just conceded my position to fall to P5 where I finished. So, off to a good start. There was a lot of smack talk in the pre-race that carried over to mid race where the leader was laying the smack down to somebody down the field and I was entertained to say the least.
Race 2 had me in P6 to start and nothing really happened near me. A few off tracks got me to P4 again and like the last race, the final turn cost me a spot. I did have a nice side by side race with the person who passed me for the second half of the lap. I attempted a cutback move twice and got the timing wrong each time and failed. Still a P5 finish with a clean race bonus which is fine by me.
I then tried some practice laps with the WRX and had some struggles as I haven't used it in a while. Well, I cut my time down to a 1:25.5XX so far on just a few laps so yeah, looks like I'm jumping on the WRX train again. And I know I'm leaving time on the track, so I might be able to come lose to a 1:24 in the next few days. I'm liking this combo so far and can't wait to get back at it tomorrow.
BruceAlmighty
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- NC
- LazmonEighty
You can probably ignore my suggestion as I can't seem to lap quicker than 1:27 but come race with the vagabonds in the low DR B lobbies I can (mostly) hold my own. I'm in the Alfa and I start the bottom of the hill in 2nd, change up to 3rd mid way, then just before turn-in, touch the brakes and shift down to 2nd, then accelerate and then shift back up to 3rd mid turn (or something like that). You can probably see how I do it in the video below. My approach changed by following the lines posted from the replays of others. Search for gtp7 in the replays and then loading their ghosts.
B lobbies can get a bit wild!
This was my first (and only so far) b race this week. It was wild! I started P9 and finished P6 having lost out P5 by 38/1000s of a second. I actually put some effort into this video as it was kind of fun. Did a multi-cam edit (4 views) with voice over. @BruceAlmighty was also in this one!
EDIT. It appears the 4K version hasn't finished processing so you may want to wait before watching..
Be careful what you ask for!
Man I always wanted to be in the movies
That was one messy race for sure!
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- Southern Indiana
- Raptorhawk121
I was able to secure my weekly race win(goal) tonight in B. I started P2 and immediately jumped p1 on the start. He was in an Alfa 4c and I was in the 155. Not sure if it was lag or on him but I made the pass with ease and never looked back for 7 laps. At least the pressure is off for the week.
I'm usually pretty confident in the Wrx but the 155 is much more nimble on this track. If only I can find one for sale
I'm usually pretty confident in the Wrx but the 155 is much more nimble on this track. If only I can find one for sale
