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[micantony]

Personally i think the 3rd room should be some kind of LMP1 and GTE combo. Just my 2 cents. The speed differential allows more lapping and meeting our "friends" in the other class over the 2.4 hours.

(keep in mind, there are always no shows too, 25% on avg? due to life events and such on a Friday night)

 

[Spirit]

So currently with the 2 room structure we'd be looking at this:

• Room 1: LMP1 & GTE Pro
• Room 2: LMP2 & GTE Am

If we did go to a 3 room structure, then this will more than likely be what we are looking at.

• Room 1: LMP1 Pro & LMP2 Am
• Room 2: LMP1 Am & GTE Pro
• Room 3: LMP2 Pro & GTE Am

Unfortunately, I see no way we cannot have an all prototype room if we go to 3 room for this event. The speed differential between LMP1 Pro and LMP2 Am should make things interesting. Obviously the Pro/Am splits will be decided after qualifying.

Thanks for the reply. I personally prefer the two-room structure. I think the quality of the racing will be better with 32 racing instead of the 40+. In my opinion it’ll be easier for the organizer to manage and it will allow for beefier grids as far as strength of field is concerned. I’m for quality over quantity.

If we have enough to run three full rooms, I can deal with that but I’m wary of trying to recruit people to reach levels that may very well be unmanageable.

 

[bloodyboyblue]

Yeah, I think we should stick to the 2 lobbies, getting 32 people to actually show up will be a challenge in itself

 

[Jacob Falcon]

Hey if we can get 40 why not go for it and get a reconfirmation Friday morning before the race that’d be awesome to get 40 though

 

[aceboy127]

I don't disagree with any of the statements so far. They all make a good point, I'm want to have there be a Prototype class and a GT class in each lobby. There is no way we can pull that off without a serious compromise somewhere. 2 rooms does seem ideal, but I'll hold off on final decision for now. I mean qualifying is still a week away.

 

[Spirit]

I don't disagree with any of the statements so far. They all make a good point, I'm want to have there be a Prototype class and a GT class in each lobby. There is no way we can pull that off without a serious compromise somewhere. 2 rooms does seem ideal, but I'll hold off on final decision for now. I mean qualifying is still a week away.

For sure. I am just of the mindset that it's not very wise to actively pursue a 3rd room without weighing all of the possible consequences that come with it. The number of entries have very little to do with the quality of racing, especially when creating a 3rd room will result in less than full grids in each.

 

[aceboy127]

For sure. I am just of the mindset that it's not very wise to actively pursue a 3rd room without weighing all of the possible consequences that come with it. The number of entries have very little to do with the quality of racing, especially when creating a 3rd room will result in less than full grids in each.

That's why I said I was want at least 40, then we'd have roughly 13 per lobby, but we'll wait and see what happens.

 

[monoha]

Just a suggestion: Why not keep it as two lobbies and let the qualification decide who is qualifed regardless of how many sign up? Wouldn't that be better for the quality of racing? Else its basically those that were fast in a forum who are 'qualified' to race.

 

[Jacob Falcon]

I think if you can somehow get 48 people you could do 4 4 4 & 4 since you have four classes but I know 48 people is a stretch lol

 

[TetsuKobura]

Too many variables, such as one lobby having a pace a lap a few seconds faster, for example.

 

[DaGiBUS]

For the sake of simplicity on the driver and organiser part it'd be in everyone's best interests to just have the race be run as intended currently. Chances are that 32 people aren't going to even show up on the day (see the Nurburgring 2.4h and a lot of other series for evidence of that!) let alone 40+.

 

[NoirAntares]

Yeah, I think we should stick to the 2 lobbies, getting 32 people to actually show up will be a challenge in itself

That it's a challenge is actually quite the understatement.

In last year's LM2.4, we were set for a 2 lobby race post-qualifying, then on the day of the race only half of GTE PRO even showed up, with at least two more absences in each of the other classes.

In Nurburgring 2.4 late last month, we had a total entry count over 20 and while we got ghosted by some people before the event, various issues caused some more people to not be able to race at all on the day of the event, leaving us with exactly 16 so the race ended up being run as a single lobby.

Also, even though having all entered cars show up is already a challenge, having drivers that are all willing to stick around to the finish in an endurance race like this is much, much harder.

 

[Freddude]

Welp...I'm ready to be sacrificing another hours of sleep, that’s for sure wich i’m totally fine with!

 

[sota59]

As LMP2 driver, would love to have both GTE-cars and LMP1-cars on same lobby.
Like -5 LMP1's, -5 LMP2's and -6 GTE's.

And then results by times together after the race for overall standings.

 

[aceboy127]

So, due to the fact that we don't know who will/won't be there for race day I will allow everyone to participate in qualifying including reserves.

 

[Bubdub804]

I would like to sign up for la mans race. Is there a registration?

 

[Rob Pardun]

Can i get put on stand by and start from pit lane if you need more people to run to make up for no shows just tell what class you need to fill?

 

[aceboy127]

I would like to sign up for la mans race. Is there a registration?

Yes, but unfortunately we are full. As of now you will be on reserve. Registration Format is posted below.
You can find the current entry list here.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...ps-open-taking-reserves.387847/#post-12758326

Spoiler: Registration

GTP ID:
PSN ID:
Class:
Car #:
Car:
Team: (Write N/A if registering as Independent driver)
Primary Sponsor:

• Drivers interested in entering must post the above information in the thread.
• Drivers can either register as part of a team or as an independent driver.
• Teams are required to use the same car, if they are in the same class.
• Teams can have a maximum of three drivers per class.
  
• Available car numbers are 1-999.
  
• Car numbers are exclusive.
• Primary sponsors are exclusive to each team/independent driver.

Can i get put on stand by and start from pit lane if you need more people to run to make up for no shows just tell what class you need to fill?

As of right now LMP2 and GTE have no reserves, so those are your best option.

 

[Rob Pardun]

Yes, but unfortunately we are full. As of now you will be on reserve. Registration Format is posted below.
You can find the current entry list here.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...ps-open-taking-reserves.387847/#post-12758326

Spoiler: Registration

GTP ID:
PSN ID:
Class:
Car #:
Car:
Team: (Write N/A if registering as Independent driver)
Primary Sponsor:

• Drivers interested in entering must post the above information in the thread.
• Drivers can either register as part of a team or as an independent driver.
• Teams are required to use the same car, if they are in the same class.
• Teams can have a maximum of three drivers per class.
  
• Available car numbers are 1-999.
  
• Car numbers are exclusive.
• Primary sponsors are exclusive to each team/independent driver.

As of right now LMP2 and GTE have no reserves, so those are your best option.

Ok thanks

 

[Bubdub804]

GTP : Bubdub804
PSN : Juceyj804
Class : GTE
Car # 54
Car : Porsche 911
Team : Martini Racing
Primary sponsor : Martini Racing

 

[aceboy127]

GTP : Bubdub804
PSN : Juceyj804
Class : GTE
Car # 54
Car : Porsche 911
Team : Martini Racing
Primary sponsor : Martini Racing

Added, but #54 is taken.

 

[Bubdub804]

I will like for a number to be assigned to me please. If I’m accepted

 

[Leadfoot530]

Figured I might as well get it out there while I'm thinking about it: I won't be able to make the stated qualifying time, so I'll more than likely need a private session. Early next week works best for me.

Likewise, I'm planing on racing, but I won't know for certain until the week of the race. If I can't make it, I believe @Eva has a few people on standby for the #7 LMP2.

 

[aceboy127]

Figured I might as well get it out there while I'm thinking about it: I won't be able to make the stated qualifying time, so I'll more than likely need a private session. Early next week works best for me.

Likewise, I'm planing on racing, but I won't know for certain until the week of the race. If I can't make it, I believe @Eva has a few people on standby for the #7 LMP2.

Ok, just go ahead and let me know in a PM, so I don't forget. We'll get it scheduled.

 

[Jacob Falcon]

All ready for two weeks

 

[Rob Pardun]

GTP ID: Rob Pardun
PSN ID: Shifter1961
Class: GTE
Car #: 68
Car: Chevrolet Corvette C7 Gr.3
Team: N/A
Primary Sponsor: JEG'S

 

[Bubdub804]

Added, but #54 is taken.

Added, but #54 is taken.

i would like # 911 if I make it. Do you think there might be multiple lobbies so more people can join?

 

[aceboy127]

i would like # 911 if I make it. Do you think there might be multiple lobbies so more people can join?

We are already doing 2, was considering 3, but unsure if we are yet.

 

[Bubdub804]

We are already doing 2, was considering 3, but unsure if we are yet.

Am I good on the number 911 given acceptance?

 

[Neutty]

@aceboy127 there are some that will not get to race if you go with the fastest first. Some of the 1st respondees wont get to race due to this. Just something to keep in mind letting everyone qualify