GTP NASCAR Thunder Series // Joe, JuanLessJetDryer, Joe and Chqr win!
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- London
- Chqr
Right.
I'd like to apologise for the outburst and subsequently the closure of this series.
The response from you guys has been great and the quality of racing likewise to what has been billed as an 'All-Star GTP Nascar series.'
For now, I have commitments inside and outside of GTP which I would like to address but not commitments where I have to host series or lobbies.
In the past few weeks, months really, the passion for driving on Gran Turismo 5 has really drained for me. In hosting races, dealing with incidents, drivers and people, its been a struggle despite lots of positive response after Nationwide. Its for these reasons why I couldn't really do much more of Nationwide.
For sure, I could've shifted the host but that will just cause the situation over in Cup which is not very favourable and in such a series, its better to scrap and redo.
Hence, Tom's Vintage Nascar S2 and a new series that Knelly will introduce will help hydrate our thirst for Nascar.
Have a good summer, Chqr.
I'd like to apologise for the outburst and subsequently the closure of this series.
The response from you guys has been great and the quality of racing likewise to what has been billed as an 'All-Star GTP Nascar series.'
For now, I have commitments inside and outside of GTP which I would like to address but not commitments where I have to host series or lobbies.
In the past few weeks, months really, the passion for driving on Gran Turismo 5 has really drained for me. In hosting races, dealing with incidents, drivers and people, its been a struggle despite lots of positive response after Nationwide. Its for these reasons why I couldn't really do much more of Nationwide.
For sure, I could've shifted the host but that will just cause the situation over in Cup which is not very favourable and in such a series, its better to scrap and redo.
Hence, Tom's Vintage Nascar S2 and a new series that Knelly will introduce will help hydrate our thirst for Nascar.
Have a good summer, Chqr.
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- amp_88_jr
The GTP NASCAR scene is falling apart at the seems 👎. I truly enjoyed this series and felt like I had a shot at contending. I see no point in hanging around the NASCAR series anymore. :sarcasm: I'm sure i'll be missed :sarcasm:.
If things get re-organised and running again, let me know. Until then, it's back to racing with terrible randoms.
If things get re-organised and running again, let me know. Until then, it's back to racing with terrible randoms.
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- London
- Chqr
Well, I'd just to like to explain my incorrect actions last night.
It was due to personal problems and issues, I effectively left the series. And this was to do with my girlfriend - no more explanation needed surely.
I honestly apologise for stupid reaction and impulsive behavior and I apologise to all you guys who have made this series and given me the time to put a show on for you guys. This concept has taken off. 21 GTP Nascar stars have signed up from all disciplines and with such an exciting car and novel series setup, its been a blast.
You guys have honestly made me realise how much I need you and I will not let this series crumble like other GTP non-Nascar and Nascar series.
The series is back on. Of course, totally optional if you wish to return, carry on and give me a second chance to prove myself.
Please, read the new 'Start Procedure' which will be implemented from now on.
All races are now in a private lobby belonging to myself. I believe I am friends with everyone.
Check OP for lastest schedule and points.
Normal Schedule after this weekend.
Unfortunately, Joe, Carb and DBC, you are not Champions - just yet.
I hope you guys can give me a second chance.
Chqr.
It was due to personal problems and issues, I effectively left the series. And this was to do with my girlfriend - no more explanation needed surely.
I honestly apologise for stupid reaction and impulsive behavior and I apologise to all you guys who have made this series and given me the time to put a show on for you guys. This concept has taken off. 21 GTP Nascar stars have signed up from all disciplines and with such an exciting car and novel series setup, its been a blast.
You guys have honestly made me realise how much I need you and I will not let this series crumble like other GTP non-Nascar and Nascar series.
The series is back on. Of course, totally optional if you wish to return, carry on and give me a second chance to prove myself.
Please, read the new 'Start Procedure' which will be implemented from now on.
All races are now in a private lobby belonging to myself. I believe I am friends with everyone.
Check OP for lastest schedule and points.
Normal Schedule after this weekend.
Unfortunately, Joe, Carb and DBC, you are not Champions - just yet.
I hope you guys can give me a second chance.
Chqr.
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- Blackburn
- Furinkazen_54
Bang nice!!!
- 3,273
- London
- Chqr
I'd also like to publicly apologise to Litchi and indeed Mule last season.
The series I run are a bit of fun but sometimes in all serious, we need some seriousness and I totally agree with you guys after reflecting.
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- Blackburn
- Furinkazen_54
Are we re running Indy Race 3?
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- Carbonox
Oh well, I only suppose that this will do harm to my WTCC career which looks promising right now, don't want to miss any races.
Seriously, this is exactly what has lately been happening, racing series seem to turn to sh#t in one moment when no one anticipates anything, so I can't trust my future in NASCAR.
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- London
- Chqr
Oh well, I only suppose that this will do harm to my WTCC career which looks promising right now, don't want to miss any races.
Seriously, this is exactly what has lately been happening, racing series seem to turn to sh#t in one moment when no one anticipates anything, so I can't trust my future in NASCAR.
WTCC races start at 8.30pm BST.
Thunder Races finish at 8pm BST at the latest.
You should be fine mate.
Glad to have you back. I'm sure Carb is too ^^
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- London
- Chqr
3. Japanese Classic: 30/06/12
Race 6 @ Indianapolis Motor Speedway (28 laps) - 6.15pm BST / 1.15pm EST
Qualification Order Set (30 minutes). Tire wear is on. Default Rolling Start / No Parade Lap.
Race 7 @ Suzuka East (14 laps) - 7pm BST / 2pm EST
Qualification Order Set (10 minutes). Tire wear is off. Grid Start / Parade Lap. 70 mph speed.
Grid Order announced through Chqr's mic on Parade Lap. Double file. Start/finish line is green flag.
Race 8 @ SSRX Night (2 laps) - 7.15pm BST / 2.15pm EST
Reverse Grid Order Set. Tire wear is on. Default Rolling Start / No Parade Lap.
Race 9 @ SSRX Day (4 laps) - 7.45pm BST / 2.45pm EST
Reverse Grid Order Set. Tire wear is on. Default Rolling Start / No Parade Lap.
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Quite a lot to digest there but I hope everyone can understand.
Check the OP for the full schedule.
We've had some fantastic racing with this system and concept and I'm sure more good times are waiting.
If all drivers are happy to begin races sooner with the non-tire wear qualification races, we shall do just that so long as we are not waiting for any drivers to arrive.
Just for this Saturday, both SSRX races are reverse grid because of the stupid length of the track to do a qualifying lap.
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- London
- Chqr
This is the only week we have 4 races in one meeting.
From the 7th July, we have 3 races and the meeting ending at 7.45pmish BST.
It depends if you believe you have more a chance of winning this or WTCC.
WTCC events don't start until 8.15pm BST, I'm led to believe.
Nonetheless, you can drop 3 races and SSRX could a dropable one for many.
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- London
- Chqr
If you, nater, Joe, Niop, Knelly and Litchi all agree, I'll let you guys drop your worst three team points finishes towards the Teams' Championship.
Unfortunately if you fail to finish the race through rage-quitting, you will not get any points for that race. Races are short anyway (10 or 20minutes) long so.
Besides, nater has been missing Knelly for two meetings and Joe has missed Niop for one.
Its still all to play for.
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Honestly, i think it's not fair to re-race the 2 first races of round 2. What is done is done. It's not fair especially for the 10 guys who did those races.
About the drops, we have actually 15 races and in my humble opinion, i think 3 drops is the minimal to do. In GATE for example, we have 3 dropped rounds from 10, it should cover any connection issues. So i think 4 dropped races in Thunder could be the good way to go.
One more time, this is my thoughts, and only mine, everybody is totaly free to not be agree. 👍
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- Furinkazen_54
I agree with drops, i've talked with Chqr about the schedule. I will be there for most of next week for sure.
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- JoeOfTheFire
I'm fine with having team championship drops, and Litchi's extra drop idea.
I'll see if I can make it 3/3 Indy wins.
I'll see if I can make it 3/3 Indy wins.
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- London
- Chqr
I'm sure Nate and Knelly will be in favour of this so you may drop your worst three points finishes / most recent DNS towards the Drivers', Teams' and Independents' Championships.
No worries there, folks.
I'll see whether or not we need to add another dropped race to 4. We'll see after this weekend to see if we need this if we do have any connection issues or lag incidents of which there should not be any as we return to a private lobby.
