Heartfelt congratulations to Jammy for winning ITCC 3!

[ITCC_Andrew]

Sure.

You should go register your spot with rallymorten then.

No I think those are stupid. 3 cars per class is a joke

It is the only ITCC race on a Saturday this season, outside of Australia/date-line-changes.

 

[adam46]

I'll be there Friday... Pardon me if I get confused with the start routines and stuff, never played in GTP races before

 

[whiskymaser]

My Capture card is the Hauppage HD PVR2. Unfortunately, the PS3 doesn't work with HDMi so I had to use Standard Def cables.

high def rgb cables just cause its not hdmi doesnt mean its not high def

3: No, what would you need a headset for?

well we could just use other voice comms but some people are confused about them

 

[sparkytooth]

Where is this Akasaka grand prix?

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

high def rgb cables just cause its not hdmi doesnt mean its not high def

well we could just use other voice comms but some people are confused about them

You get paid $20 per hour and the best you can do is "high def." I mus tease you! /bestfriendscode

And the voice comms are *really* bad for ITCC connections. How am I supposed to bump-draft when there's excessive lag?

I'll be there Friday... Pardon me if I get confused with the start routines and stuff, never played in GTP races before

Don't worry, that's why we run preseason.

 

[adam46]

Oh and I'll do Saturday too if you want

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

BTW, Adam, the worst thing a new guy can do is go about smashing things.


It's not that I don't think you're going to be a clean driver, but the saying "treat others as they treat you" will cause mayhem here. Because you're new, entirely, to GTP racing, I'll give you a warning instead of instant penalties if something doesn't go well, but let's try to race clean. Bumping, shoving and driving backwards are things that count as "dirty."


So, let's make sure you have clean races.

 

[adam46]

BTW, Adam, the worst thing a new guy can do is go about smashing things.


It's not that I don't think you're going to be a clean driver, but the saying "treat others as they treat you" will cause mayhem here. Because you're new, entirely, to GTP racing, I'll give you a warning instead of instant penalties if something doesn't go well, but let's try to race clean. Bumping, shoving and driving backwards are things that count as "dirty."


So, let's make sure you have clean races.

Thanks for the heads up. I never do anything dirty intentionally anyway, I like to race clean

 

[Com Fox]

I only drive dirty when I'm in dirty online lobbies .

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Again, not accusing, just mentioning. I trust you, just letting you know that racing against humans is different from racing against AI. Oh, and the people you race with this week, are the same guys you race with next week, and the week after, and 12 weeks more...

So, certainly will be a bit of "revenge" going on, too, if things go wrong.

I only drive dirty when I'm in dirty online lobbies .

 

[Com Fox]

No I think those are stupid. 3 cars per class is a joke

Unless the races are 2 laps .

 

[adam46]

Again, not accusing, just mentioning. I trust you, just letting you know that racing against humans is different from racing against AI. Oh, and the people you race with this week, are the same guys you race with next week, and the week after, and 12 weeks more...

So, certainly will be a bit of "revenge" going on, too, if things go wrong.

Yeah I have played online lobbies before just not with GTP guys (apart from seeing Seimsica in a lobby like two years ago) so I sort of know what to expect. And yeah, I appreciate you looking out for the newbie!

EDIT: So if I'm a good boy on Friday can I do Saturday? I love multi-class racing!!

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

@ Resh and polar, Akasaka Grand Prix has 4 ITCC slots. Not 3. "what you talkin' 'bout, Willis?"


@ Adam, no problem, it's nice to have a new face 'round here.

 

[polarbear345]

Unless the races are 2 laps .

That is different...

@mel- 4 cars for 2 hours with, at best, 12 other cars, isn't fun to me.

Hense why I've declined invitations like 4 times xD

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

It's not 2 hours, it's 90 minutes.

And... I'm doing it so we can compare the 330i who signed up in ITC AGP, your Civic, and my Atenza in terms of tire wear, all in the same sort of race.


Also, as I alluded to, it's a fair "advertising" opportunity. If our race goes well, I think we'll have some very close racing. There's already a driver doing the ITC AGP who's not in ITCC for the full season.


As a series host, it's a win-win.

 

[adam46]

We should hold a sweepstake on the likelihood of me being stone dead last in the AGP race! How many stops do you think we'll need Andrew?

 

[whiskymaser]

And the voice comms are *really* bad for ITCC connections. How am I supposed to bump-draft when there's excessive lag?

i meant external voice comms (skype/teamspeak/ect)

and driving backwards

hmmm you get more oversteer in reverse

 

[polarbear345]

i meant external voice comms (skype/teamspeak/ect

If someone had a skype convo going... that would be cool.

@Mel- 90 minutes.. 2 hours... not that big of a deal once you go past an hour.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

We should hold a sweepstake on the likelihood of me being stone dead last in the AGP race! How many stops do you think we'll need Andrew?

In the AGP race, my strategy will depend on the BMW. Not going to lie, the FF cars might have faster tire wear than the 330i.


However, since we (ITC) switched to Racing Hards in Season 2, the tire wear differences have been less prevalent.


We may only hate to pit once. However, given a full fleet of Super GT300, BST, and GGT cars, there may be a few cautions, which may also affect the pit strategy. I'd rather pit the lap before a caution comes out.


And, I may just make an ITCC Skype Conversation. Maybe. Almost definitely for Season 4, though.

 

[adam46]

In the AGP race, my strategy will depend on the BMW. Not going to lie, the FF cars might have faster tire wear than the 330i.


However, since we (ITC) switched to Racing Hards in Season 2, the tire wear differences have been less prevalent.


We may only hate to pit once. However, given a full fleet of Super GT300, BST, and GGT cars, there may be a few cautions, which may also affect the pit strategy. I'd rather pit the lap before a caution comes out.


And, I may just make an ITCC Skype Conversation. Maybe. Almost definitely for Season 4, though.

Awesome! I am really pumped for that event and ITCC.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

it's really fun!


The cars are closely matched, the driver talent and respect is normally decent, and the short races tend to be exciting. I like it. I think most do.

 

[LancerEvo7]

Considering the track and the fact that there's only 3-4 cars per class, track position won't really matter that much during cautions.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Nothing like being in the lead on fresh tires, though.

 

[LancerEvo7]

I'm not sure how the lineup for green flags will be, but if you're first in class and can't get a draft off the class in front of you, you're getting passed by at least one car before turn 1.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

But, but, but... I *could* draft off of the GT300 cars.


I've got a decent plan. Just like the 2012 Indy 500 polar won. silly Dave, bringing out all of those cautions and getting me shuffled to the back...

 

[Willfred_1]

i might enter but in gt300

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

No worries, Willfred. Go keep Lancer company. ITCC will fill its spots in AGP quite soon I think. GT300 will be full if you join... So, we can all run a full group. it works out perfectly.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

@ Adam, I know you're reading the thread, yeah you!


Good racing with you, you'll fit in just fine here. I didn't once see you take anyone out or make an aggressive move in that lobby, and everyone was - generally - driving pretty well.


And an update for the rest of you:

15 hours 'til ITCC 3 PSR 3.

Yuuuuup, you can/should make it to this one, I think it'll be an awesome race day!

 

[adam46]

@ Adam, I know you're reading the thread, yeah you!


Good racing with you, you'll fit in just fine here. I didn't once see you take anyone out or make an aggressive move in that lobby, and everyone was - generally - driving pretty well.

Thanks, looking forward to this race! It was funny seeing you pop up at the end of each race telling people not to divebomb!

 

[sparkytooth]

I might make it.

Dunno how TOCACC will wear me out.