GTPLMS S2 Round 2 Race - Toyota Presents Mt. Fuji Grand Prix *RESULTS POSTED*

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Welcome to the GTPLMS

Round 2: Toyota Presents Mt. Fuji Grand Prix

Round 2
Track: Fuji 90's - 2.73miles (4.39km)
Length: 18 Laps - 49.14miles (79.02km)
Deadline: May 20th @ 6p CST (GMT -6)

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After the grueling test of Suzuka, drivers of the GTPLMS series take a relative breather at Fuji. Driving the '90s version of this track will have drivers diving into turn 1 at the maximum speed their cars can go. This race will be fast and the action will be furious.


Prototype
Code:
Driver		Car#	Car			HP	   Wgt
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C-H-A-R-G-E-R	0	Courage C60		734(-7)	  900(0)
Drew22		1	Toyota GT-One		756(0)	  900(0)
Ballstothewall	2	Toyota GT-One		756(0)	  900(0)
RACECAR		3	Audi R8			720(-8)	  900(0)
NIGHT MICHAEL	7	Courage C60		765(-3)	  900(0)
azevedojose	8	Toyota GT-One		756(0)	  900(0)
danny12		12	Audi R8			751(-3)	  900(0)
ERacer		14	Courage C60		773(-2)	  900(0)
Earth		16	Pescarolo PS2		746(-6)	  900(0)
ICallShotgun	17	Audi R8			688(-12)  900(0)
Delfino		25	Pescarolo PS2		746(-6)	  900(0)[/color]
Grand Touring 1
Code:
Driver		Car#	Car			HP	   Wgt
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NIGHT MICHAEL	27	Dodge Viper GTS-R	588(0)	  1150(0)
Earth		30	BMW McLaren F1 GTR	524(-13)  1045(10)
Drift_Kid35	35	Dodge Viper GTS-R	576(-2)	  1150(0)
CAMikaze	38	Chevy Camaro LM		605(2)	  1125(-2)
ICallShotgun	45	Dodge Viper GTS-R	558(-5)	  1150(0)
ERacer		45	Ford GT LM SpecII	612(1)	  1118(-1)
C-H-A-R-G-E-R	50	Dodge Viper GTS-R	564(-4)	  1150(0)
Ballstothewall	69	Dodge Viper GTS-R	570(-3)	  1150(0)
Drew22		96	Dodge Viper GTS-R	576(-2)	  1150(0)[/color]
Grand Touring 2
Code:
Driver		Car#	Car			HP	   Wgt
-------------------------------------------------------------------[color=blue]
C-H-A-R-G-E-R	00	Mazda RX7 LM		441(-12)  1112(+3)
RACECAR		53	Audi TT-R		459(-1)	  1101(-2)
chollo9		60	BMW M3 GTR		453(2)	  1097(-2)
ICallShotgun	63	BMW M3 GTR		453(2)	  1097(-2)
SammiTougeGirl	66	Opel/Vauxhall Astra	435(-4)	  1100(+10)
NIGHT MICHAEL	70	Mazda RX7 LM		456(-9)	  1112(+3)
Delfino		75	Mazda RX7 LM		441(-12)  1112(+3)
CAMikaze	77	Mazda RX7 LM		451(-10)  1112(+3)[/color]
Grand Touring 3
Code:
Driver		Car#	Car			HP	   Wgt
-------------------------------------------------------------------[color=red]
GTXDriver	76	Subaru CUSCO Impreza	273(-12)  1100(0)
danny12		78	Subaru CUSCO Impreza	301(-3)   1100(0)
ICallShotgun	83	Honda S2000 LM		287(-9)	  1071(+2)
azevedojose	88	Toyota Altezza		291(-3)	  1100(+10)
CAMikaze	94	Subaru CUSCO Impreza	288(-7)	  1100(0)
Delfino		98	Subaru CUSCO Impreza	282(-9)	  1100(0)
SammiTougeGirl	99	Renault Clio		314(7)	  1069(-7)[/color]

Rules and Regulations​

All rules, regulations, car specifications, and races are controlled by GTPLMS sanctioning body, GTMSA. Any and all questions should be directed to GTMSA officials (namely me ICallShotgun) and officials will do their best to answer in a timely and accurate manor.

All drivers must run at the specified weights and horsepower settings provided by GTMSA for each round. Horsepower and/or weight settings are adjusted for competitive reasons each round based on finishing positions from previous rounds.

Penalties for Late Time Submission will be as such.
If the driver submits times Private Messaged through GTP to ICallShotgun before the deadline as time-stamped by GTP, no penaly will be given. A driver has up to 3 hours after deadline to send in their time, but a penalty will be enforced equal to the lateness of the submission, 1 second for every minute after deadline up to 3hr past deadline. Anything after 3hr will not be accepted and will post a DNS/DNQ.

All Other Standard Online Racing Rules apply.
  • No Cheating, Hybrids, or any crap like that. Run the car I set up for you please.
  • Try and keep two wheels on the road at all times. No shortcuts.
  • No wall-riding. It slows you down.

Race (18 Laps)
  • Arcade Mode>>>Single Race>>>World Circuits>>>Fuji 90's>>>Select Car
  • AI setting 8-10
  • AI tires must be RM
  • Tires restricted to RS,RM,RH or any combination ONLY.
  • Tire Wear set to STRONG
  • Penalty set to FORCED PIT ENTRY
  • TCS is allowed IF DESIRED, but NOT mandatory. ACS is PROHIBITED.
  • Gearing is free.

Time Sending Format
Please make sure you send your Times formatted this way. It'll make it easier on me and we'll be good.

Driver Name:
Class:
Car:
HP:
Wgt:
Total Time:
Best Lap:


That's it. Have fun.

Chris
 

Round 2 Race - Mt. Fuji Grand Prix Results
Prototype (PRO)
Code:
Driver		Car						Time	
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[color=#C3A519]C-H-A-R-G-E-R	#0 Playstation Courage C60			22:10.573[color=orange]  10pts[/color][/color]
[color=#959595]ICallShotgun	#17 Intersport Audi R8				22:10.592[color=orange]  8pts[/color][/color]
[color=#E8733A]Earth		#16 Microsoft Pescarolo PS2			22:11.373[color=orange]  6pts[/color][/color]
Ballstothewall	#2 Stanner Stair Lifts Toyota GT-One		22:20.504[color=orange]  4pt[/color]
RACECAR		#3 Playstation3 Audi R8				22:22.155[color=orange]  2pts[/color]
Drew22		#1 Stanner Stair Lifts Toyota GT-One		22:39.783[color=orange]  1pts[/color]
ERacer		#14 Spencerline Performance Courage C60		22:44.731
Delfino		#25 Labatts Pescarolo PS2			22:56.691
danny12		#12 Roblex Aviation Audi R8			23:04.220
[/color]
Fastest lap goes to [b]ICallShotgun[/b] at [b]1:10.292[/b][color=orange] 1pt[/color]

Grand Touring 1 (GT1)
Code:
Driver		Car						Time	
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[color=#C3A519]C-H-A-R-G-E-R	#50 Playstation Dodge Viper GTS-R		24:32.733[color=orange]  10pts[/color][/color]
[color=#959595]Ballstothewall	#69 Sanatogen Dodge Viper GTS-R			24:48.451[color=orange]  8pts[/color][/color]
[color=#E8733A]Earth		#30 Microsoft BMW McLaren F1 GTR		24:52.232[color=orange]  6pts[/color][/color]
Drew22		#96 Sanatogen Dodge Viper GTS-R			24:52.456[color=orange]  4pts[/color]
ICallShotgun	#44 DLink Dodge Viper GTS-R			24:57.781[color=orange]  2pts[/color]
ERacer		#45 Spencerline AutoParts Ford GT LM SpecII	25:08.271[color=orange]  1pt[/color]
CAMikaze	#38 Goodyear Tires Chevy Camaro LM		27:16.798[color=red]*[/color]
[color=red]* - 1m25s penalty assessed for late time submission.[/color]
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Fastest lap goes to [b]C-H-A-R-G-E-R[/b] at [b]1:19.061[/b][color=orange] 1pt[/color]

Grand Touring 2 (GT2)
Code:
Driver		Car						Time	
-------------------------------------------------------------------------[color=blue]
[color=#C3A519]C-H-A-R-G-E-R	#00 Eclipse Mazda RX7 LM			25:33.289[color=orange]  10pts[/color][/color]
[color=#959595]Delfino		#75 Quarter Masters Mazda RX7 LM		25:44.178[color=orange]  8pts[/color][/color]
[color=#E8733A]chollo9		#60 JagerMeister BMW M3 GTR			25:52.071[color=orange]  6pts[/color][/color]
ICallShotgun	#63 Toshiba BMW M3 GTR				26:00.854[color=orange]  4pts[/color]
RACECAR		#53 Siemens Audi TT-R				26:15.209[color=orange]  2pts[/color]
SammiTougeGirl	#66 Enkei Wheels Vauxhall Astra 		26:21.245[color=orange]  1pt[/color]
CAMikaze	#77 Pepsi Mazda RX7 LM				27:16.798[color=red]*[/color]
[color=red]* - 1m25s penalty assessed for late time submission.[/color]
[/color]
Fastest lap goes to [b]C-H-A-R-G-E-R[/b] at [b]1:22.748[/b][color=orange] 1pt[/color]

Grand Touring 3 (GT3)
Code:
Driver		Car						Time	
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[color=#C3A519]Delfino		#98 Advan Motorsports Subaru CUSCO Impreza	27:55.696[color=orange]  10pts[/color][/color]
[color=#959595]SammiTougeGirl	#99 Enkei Wheels Renault Clio			28:24.552[color=orange]  8pts[/color][/color]
[color=#E8733A]GTXDriver	#76 Yokohama Subaru CUSCO Impreza		28:26.438[color=orange]  6pts[/color][/color]
ICallShotgun	#83 Southern Comfort Honda S2000 LM		28:26.749[color=orange]  4pts[/color]
danny12		#78 Embraer Subaru CUSCO Impreza		28:43.862[color=orange]  2pts[/color]
azevedojose	#88 Yokohama Toyota Altezza			28:46.081[color=orange]  1pt[/color]
CAMikaze	#94 Otakon Subaru CUSCO Impreza			29:41.879[color=red]*[/color]
[color=red]* - 1m25s penalty assessed for late time submission.[/color]
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Fastest lap goes to [b]SammiTougeGirl[/b] at [b]1:30.355[/b][color=orange] 1pt[/color]

Drivers Championships
Prototype (PRO) Drivers Points
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Driver		Car					Points	Diff
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ICallShotgun	#17 Intersport Audi R8			38	
C-H-A-R-G-E-R	#0 Playstation Courage C60		32	-6
RACECAR		#3 Playstation3 Audi R8			22	-16
Ballstothewall	#2 Stanner Stair Lifts Toyota GT-One	14	-24
Delfino		#25 Courage Pescarolo PS2		14	-24
Earth		#16 Microsoft Pescarolo PS2		12	-26
danny12		#12 Roblex Aviation Audi R8		6	-32
ERacer		#14 Pescarolo Courage C60		6	-32
NIGHT MICHAEL	#7 Red Bull Courage C60			4	-34
Drew22		#1 Stanner Stair Lifts Toyota GT-One	2	-36
azevedojose	#8 Michelin Toyota GT-One		0	-38
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Grand Touring 1 (GT1) Drivers Points
Code:
Driver		Car					Points	Diff
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C-H-A-R-G-E-R	#50 Playstation Dodge Viper GTS-R	35	-
Ballstothewall	#69 Sanatogen Dodge Viper GTS-R		26	-9
Drift_Kid35	#35 MOPAR Dodge Viper GTS-R		24	11
Earth		#30 Microsoft BMW McLaren F1 GTR	18	-17
ICallShotgun	#44 DLink Dodge Viper GTS-R		13	-22
ERacer		#45 Spencerline AutoParts Ford GT	9	-26
Drew22		#96 Sanatogen Dodge Viper GTS-R		5	-30
CAMikaze	#38 Goodyear Tires Chevy Camaro LM	5	-30
NIGHT MICHAEL	#27 Red Bull Dodge Viper GTS-R		4	-31

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Grand Touring 2 (GT2) Drivers Points
Code:
Driver		Car					Points	Diff
--------------------------------------------------------------------[color=blue]
Delfino		#75 Mazda Mazda RX7 LM			30	
RACECAR		#53 Siemens Audi TT-R			28	-2
C-H-A-R-G-E-R	#00 Eclipse Mazda RX7 LM		27	-3
chollo9		#60 JagerMeister BMW M3 GTR		24	-6
SammiTougeGirl	#66 Enkei Wheels Opel/Vauxhall Astra	13	-17
ICallShotgun	#63 Toshiba BMW M3 GTR			12	-18
CAMikaze	#77 Pepsi Mazda RX7 LM			5	-25
NIGHT MICHAEL	#70 Red Bull Mazda RX7 LM		4	-26
[/color]
Grand Touring 3 (GT3) Drivers Points
Code:
Driver		Car					Points	Diff
--------------------------------------------------------------------[color=red]
GTXDriver	#76 Yokohama Subaru CUSCO Impreza	34
Delfino		#98 Advan Subaru CUSCO Impreza		34	
SammiTougeGirl	#99 Enkei Wheels Renault Clio		28	-6
ICallShotgun	#83 Southern Comfort Honda S2000 LM	18	-16
danny12		#78 Embraer Subaru CUSCO Impreza	10	-24
azevedojose	#88 Yokohama Toyota Altezza		10	-24
CAMikaze	#94 Otakon Subaru CUSCO Impreza		4	-30
[/color]

Manufacturers Championships
Prototype (PRO) Manufacturers Points
Code:
Manufacturer	Points	Diff
============================[color=purple]
Audi		20	
Pescarolo	18	-2
Toyota		6	-14
BMW		0	-20
Bentley		0	-20[/color]
Grand Touring 1 (GT1) Manufacturers Points
Code:
Manufacturer	Points	Diff
============================[color=green]
Dodge		22	0
BMW		10	-12
Ford		2	-20
Chevy		0	-22
Pagani		0	-22[/color]
Grand Touring 2 (GT2) Manufacturers Points
Code:
Manufacturer	Points	Diff
============================[color=blue]
Mazda		18	
Audi		12	-6
BMW		12	-6
Opel/Vauxhall	5	-13
Mercedes	0	-18
Nissan		0	-18[/color]
Grand Touring 3 (GT3) Manufacturers Points
Code:
Manufacturer	Points	Diff
============================[color=red]
Subaru		21	
Renault		17	-4
Honda		8	-13
Toyota		3	-18[/color]
 
oh boy, the 20th is graduation day so this might be tough for me.
 
Man, I'll tell ya, heading into that pit stop for the first time is kinda scary :scared: - really took some practice to get it right. Anyone else?

Looks like a 2-stopper for me but may try to do a no-stopper tomorrow.
 
There is no use to try this no-stopper thing.18 laps are too long without pitting.I can't imagine how to run it on Hards.:ill: Maybe on SuperHards but this kind of compound is restricted...
If you run on Softs for 3X6 laps long stints with two pits,you'll be faster I am sure about it,but I think a one-stopper on Mediums gives the best results.👍
 
Actually, i took a stab at no-stopping in PRO, but after about 15 laps, the times fall off dramatically. maybe a guy like the Tire King could do it, but no this guy.

I agree with you GTX, 1-stopping on RM is the way i'm going, i can't make up the extra time on softs to justify the second pit stop.

c
 
Man, I'll tell ya, heading into that pit stop for the first time is kinda scary :scared: - really took some practice to get it right. Anyone else?

Looks like a 2-stopper for me but may try to do a no-stopper tomorrow.
Most of us have raced here before Racer so we know the feeling .. ive tried a new entry route to the pits { though not if anyones behind you } it takes some practise but its worth it .. [ or is it ? ] try taking a sweeping arc into the pit lane from the middle or LH side of the track .. you carry a bit more speed on entry ... and get a better view .
 
Most of us have raced here before Racer so we know the feeling .. ive tried a new entry route to the pits { though not if anyones behind you } it takes some practise but its worth it .. [ or is it ? ] try taking a sweeping arc into the pit lane from the middle or LH side of the track .. you carry a bit more speed on entry ... and get a better view .

Very interesting maneuver Delfino. I hadn't thought of that. I'll try that tonight.

Thanks 👍
ERacer
 
Yup! I agree with Marty!

I have used that method since S2 of the JGTC visited Fuji.

Stay in the middle of the track till you can see the entrance of the pits, and take a sweeping line into them. Cutting through the hash-marked section.

It can be a little dicey, and sometimes you may hit the left-hand wall if you get your aim wrong. But the gain intime by not having to slow down so much is worth it, especially in short races like this.


BTW, I'm looking at a single stopper in GT1 wth SOFTS for the second stint. 11 laps on mediums for the first stint!

Neil
 
Ran 2 sessions { both 1 stoppers } in GT3 last night and was surprised to see the Subaru was quicker { 15+secs } when i used harder rubber :indiff: .. came to the conclusion that the time difference was due to the gear setting { only 10kmph higher } .. looks like delfino will be running another 2 sessions in GT3 .

Have to compliment the AI in this class 👍 there's no push or shove from the other cars while racing close ; though you do need to keep an eye on the rear vision mirror ay the end of the straight .
 
just finished the GTPGTS Series in a tie. hopefully I can get my times in while this busy graduation week is still in full swing.
 
Bet it was the left one?:lol:

At least the race isn't so long that it completely bum's you out when it happens.

Neil
 
Delfino is away on a part business , part pleasure trip up the north coast for the next 4-5 days .. times sent .
 
Just done some comparison races, in the Snake.

a) 9 + 9 RM/RM+RM/RM (hard, but smooth and consistant laps)
b) 11+ 7 RM/RM+RS/RS (taking it easy on the mediums, harder on the softs)
c) 12+ 6 RH/RM+RS/RS (pushing the hards, really pushing the softs)

a) By far the most consistant race, apart from a couple of minor mistakes in the hairpin. Only maybe a second or so out-there, fastest lap 1'20.0xx
b) The hardest race to do, babying the mediums and the softs for that lap or two extra was hard.(fronts) More than I would like still out there, ultimately slower than (a), but fastest lap 1'19.4xx
c) Much easier than (b), only the rears caused problems on lap 12 (left). A few minor mistakes, again in the hairpin (missing my braking point at the top of the hill) Only about 2 seconds out there, fastest lap 1'18.3xx. Again ultimately slower than (a), but not by much.

Neil
 
Well,I planned the following strategy:
10 laps on Mediums and 8 on Softs.So I will be able to push a little bit harder and the time loss caused by tyre wearing won't be so ,uch,I think.
Tomorrow I will try this.If at first I don't succeed (I mean it will be impossible to stay out an 8 laps long stint on Softs) I will stay at my first plan:2x9 laps on Mediums.
Neil,what's your opinion about this?Is it possible to do 8 laps on softer compound?
 
Hey Ya'll, sorry I've been AWOL but I had to go in the hospital and have some work done on my lower back...getting old ain't for sissys. Anyway I'll probably be able to climb into the cockpit some time this weekend. I feel horible about letting you down Chris and Neil but I've put this surgery off for too long and finally had to do it. The worst part was being away from my best friend Maximo, hope my wife doesn't read this. My wife told me that Max went into a depression while I was gone..wouldn't eat or wag his tail. Since he's been a puppy he's been with me nearly 24/7 and he thinks his only job in life is to be with me wherever I go.
Anyway again I'm sorry guys but I'll be back in the groove soon!!!
 
Well,I planned the following strategy:
10 laps on Mediums and 8 on Softs.So I will be able to push a little bit harder and the time loss caused by tyre wearing won't be so ,uch,I think.
Tomorrow I will try this.If at first I don't succeed (I mean it will be impossible to stay out an 8 laps long stint on Softs) I will stay at my first plan:2x9 laps on Mediums.
Neil,what's your opinion about this?Is it possible to do 8 laps on softer compound?

Laszlo mate!

You know I say this with the utmost respect, but I can't do 8 fast & consistant laps on softs! I don't think anyone can!

The fronts are red-raw and completely gone by the end of the 7th lap, even with super-smooth driving. It's the braking from high speed to nearly nothing that does them in!
The braking zones at the end of the S/F straight, the entry to the first chicane, the entry to the hairpin and especially the entry to the final chicane all are horrible for tyre-wear. It's not the braking as such, but the braking whilst driving a bend that's the killer.
And only the S/F and first chicane ones are anything near to straight.

I'm going with the 2x9 laps option! It's faster anyway!


@Drew!

Welcome back to the land of the living my friend! 👍 👍

Don't rush yourself mate, the team's still here, and it's not like you don't have a damn good excuse, is it? ;)

Neil
 
Laszlo mate!

You know I say this with the utmost respect, but I can't do 8 fast & consistant laps on softs! I don't think anyone can!

The fronts are red-raw and completely gone by the end of the 7th lap, even with super-smooth driving. It's the braking from high speed to nearly nothing that does them in!
The braking zones at the end of the S/F straight, the entry to the first chicane, the entry to the hairpin and especially the entry to the final chicane all are horrible for tyre-wear. It's not the braking as such, but the braking whilst driving a bend that's the killer.
And only the S/F and first chicane ones are anything near to straight.

I'm going with the 2x9 laps option! It's faster anyway!


@Drew!

Welcome back to the land of the living my friend! 👍 👍

Don't rush yourself mate, the team's still here, and it's not like you don't have a damn good excuse, is it? ;)

Neil

Thanks Buddy, I've really missed this place and you guys!!!
 
Man, that's tough, Drew. Glad you're back and hope it was successful work. :cheers: I was "inside" for eight weeks after a bike accident and the best part was when this outside group would bring in the Therapy Dog. That, and my wife putting our collies on the phone made it all bearable. Luckily (for them), there were four of them and plenty of sheep to keep 'em busy while I was gone (I didn't miss the sheep much :eek: )! 👍
 
Yeah, but did ya count them at night? :)

Thanks Joe for the welcome home! Where's Silk Hope Joe? We go up to Banner Elk most every year, near Boone and Grandfather Mountain. My wife and I are going to hopefully end up in N.C., if we can afford it now, should have bought 10 years ago before the stampede of Floridiots started. Although I'd qualify as a halfback , moved to Fl from up north ,then halfback up to N.C. N.C has to be one of the most beautiful states, I'm tired of being a flatlander I want mountains again!!! Sorry to go off topic guys, I'm just happy to be back :)
 
Yeah, but did ya count them at night? :)

Where's Silk Hope Joe?

Sold the little buggers off awhile back (pun intended)!

Silk Hope doesn't exist according to the USPS, but it's a township right outside of Siler City, south of Greensboro, west of Raleigh.

And, the NC mountains are heaven indeed!
 
Ah, don't pay Neil any mind, he's a sorry old sod , like a little ol lady :) Dang, I am feeling better!

Just did a one stopper (with RM's)in the Snake, tires last just right for 9 laps, fastest lap 1'19.9XX.
I actually feel I'm driving better after a few weeks off, probably my imagination or possibly the meds imagination. I may just be able to submit this week, maybe only one car but heck it's better then nothing.
 
Laszlo mate!

You know I say this with the utmost respect, but I can't do 8 fast & consistant laps on softs! I don't think anyone can!

Yes,I thought that it is not easy,maybe impossible,but I need to hear it.Maybe with my style the seven lap thing is impossible too.:)
Thank you for the advice Neil,you gave me some spare time to race with some kind of "healthy" strategy.
I'll try the race today.Good luck you all.

Welcome back Andy.👍
 
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