GTMSA: ITCC: Season 2 Starts Apr. 8th

[JMII]

I still think we to ditch these rolling starts, too much bumping and confusion. Because of the double file start if one row is tight and the other isn't there can bigger gaps mid pack. Also if someone in row gets away slowly the whole row is screwed. With a grid start there is an automatic safety gap. Real touring cars use a grid start for both races. Not a big deal since I'm a mid pack runner anyway, but I swear I lose 3 positions by turn one each time due to the rolling start. I don't mind being beat on track one on one, but when someone 4 spots ahead jumps the start that entire side of grid has an unfair advantage.

Sorry for the disconnect I seem to have problems when the grid is full. The last time it happened was entering the first race after qualifying when everyone hits "enter course" at the same time. Cost me 2 places in the championship but hey that's racing... I'll just consider a blown engine or other mechanical that took me out since it's beyond anyone control.

I fear Monza will be a penalty filled affair with lots of "offs", one thing is for sure - there is ZERO grip in the grass when it's wet.

 

[Silver-Sylph]

I still think we to ditch these rolling starts, too much bumping and confusion. Because of the double file start if one row is tight and the other isn't there can bigger gaps mid pack. Also if someone in row gets away slowly the whole row is screwed. With a grid start there is an automatic safety gap. Real touring cars use a grid start for both races. Not a big deal since I'm a mid pack runner anyway, but I swear I lose 3 positions by turn one each time due to the rolling start. I don't mind being beat on track one on one, but when someone 4 spots ahead jumps the start that entire side of grid has an unfair advantage.

I fear Monza will be a penalty filled affair with lots of "offs", one thing is for sure - there is ZERO grip in the grass when it's wet.

I'm going on WTCC style format with rolling start then reverse grid. To be honest its up to you to stay close to the person ahead of you. I think the last couple of starts have been pretty decent.

I'm going to be forgiving with the chicanes but if your cutting every lap then you'll probably get a penalty.

 

[Jav]

Ok! Here's some of the action of last night's Grand Valley East race 1:

Enjoy!

 

[GTsach]

Jav I announce u the affical ITCC photographer

 

[Jav]

Jav I announce u the affical ITCC photographer

Lol!! I'll try to honor you'r mention!

 

[Silver-Sylph]

I love the 9th picture.

 

[Silver-Sylph]

Uploading races 7 and 8.

EDIT: Races 7-8 are up.

 

[JMII]

To see what I'm talking about regarding the start look at pic 2 versus pic 4. The entire outside row has a 3 car head start. One of the Integras is completely out of position.

Given my slow driving I need all the help I can get so dropping 3 spots before the starting line is not helping. I realize the rules aren't going to change mid season, just something to consider for ITCC 2.0

 

[Silver-Sylph]

To see what I'm talking about regarding the start look at pic 2 versus pic 4. The entire outside row has a 3 car head start. One of the Integras is completely out of position.

Given my slow driving I need all the help I can get so dropping 3 spots before the starting line is not helping. I realize the rules aren't going to change mid season, just something to consider for ITCC 2.0

Im sure most of you heard me say to TL to get beside Sach.

 

[JerseyBoi95]

I don't the points in the standings i earned last night?

 

[Silver-Sylph]

I don't the points in the standings i earned last night?

Fixed. Sorry about that, I always seem to miss one person every week.

 

[Silver-Sylph]

How are you guys fairing in the rain?

 

[JMII]

How are you guys fairing in the rain?

Wet?

 

[Jav]

How are you guys fairing in the rain?

Based on that practice run we did after the race.......I suck!!! Big time!!!

 

[GTsach]

I can do without the rain! That's gonna be messy race

 

[Jav]

Yeahh!! I'm with Sach!!

 

[GTRedline]

I love it!!! haha

 

[Silver-Sylph]

What I'm thinking is qualifying will be fixed in the rain while the race won't be.

 

[Silver-Sylph]

Guys im changing the rules with the chicanes. You are allowed to cut them but you can only put 2 wheels over the blue area.

 

[GTsach]

Or if u can change the track to Laguna? That's should be a good track for some battling and give the DC5 a little advantage for once. That track should make some good bumper to bumper racing.

 

[Jav]

What I'm thinking is qualifying will be fixed in the rain while the race won't be.

Sounds much better!

edit: Wait!! But on a dry track Golfs would simply destroy us!!

 

[GTsach]

Or if u can change the track to Laguna? That's should be a good track for some battling and give the DC5 a little advantage for once. That track should make some good bumper to bumper racing.

???

 

[Silver-Sylph]

Sounds much better!

edit: Wait!! But on a dry track Golfs would simply destroy us!!

The race would be raining to start with. Plus it takes quite a long time to dry again so it will be a fair race.

Or if u can change the track to Laguna? That's should be a good track for some battling and give the DC5 a little advantage for once. That track should make some good bumper to bumper racing.

Too many people were complaining about it but it will be in Season 2.

 

[Silver-Sylph]

Just a heads up. I've already begun testing a new car for next season. Since it is not a RM car I'm going to hold some test sessions to see if this car is up to par with everything else.

 

[Jav]

Just a heads up. I've already begun testing a new car for next season. Since it is not a RM car I'm going to hold some test sessions to see if this car is up to par with everything else.

Hmmm... Not an RM... Is it a race car? Or a street car?? I'm intrigued!

 

[GTRedline]

I think as the track dries the golfs will take over. If you recall our practice a few weeks ago, you would catch me on every strait even when i cut the chicane.

 

[Silver-Sylph]

I think as the track dries the golfs will take over. If you recall our practice a few weeks ago, you would catch me on every strait even when i cut the chicane.

Keep in mind the rain won't be fixed but it takes a really long time to dry and you don't know how long the rain will last.

 

[Jav]

Keep in mind the rain won't be fixed but it takes a really long time to dry and you don't know how long the rain will last.

Keep in mind that when you change the weather settings you are efectively changing the track and thus resseting quali times.

 

[Silver-Sylph]

Keep in mind that when you change the weather settings you are efectively changing the track and thus resseting quali times.

True didnt think of that. Might aswell leave it fixed.

Also i have calculated that in order to race for an hour at cape ring is 109 laps lol which is 70 miles. Now do you guys want to try 60 minutes or 100miles?

 

[Jav]

100 miles!!!