IRS | Toyota 86 Racing Series | Mondays 9p EST | BIG FINALE TONIGHT: Dragon Trail - Seaside II

[CodeRedR51]

I was doing that too at the end. Rev counter never flashed. All good.

 

[DesertPenguin]

@Demon2139 Did you change tires? You pitted before me right?

 

[Whitey093]

Since I started last I super short shifted the first few laps and used draft where I could as I moved forward. If I was in someone’s draft I shifted to 6th ASAP and stayed in line until an opening showed itself to pass. Even doing all that I barely made it to the end of lap 17 which was the halfway point. I figured everyone would need to 2 stop since I barely made it while employing extreme fuel saving from the start. I was stunned that so many people were able to one stop given the circumstances while battling from lap 1. Maybe I could learn some things from you guys.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Scores Updated

Things are looking good for the old plucky penguin after a rough first week Welcome to the club, @orbea1180!!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Looking forward to some real circuits.

 

[Whitey093]

Don’t think I’ll be able to make it on Memorial Day. See you guys at Fuji.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Looking forward to some real circuits.

I know... We used a bunch of them in the recent seasons and I won't re-use a track for two seasons so it doesn't feel repetitive.

Don’t think I’ll be able to make it on Memorial Day. See you guys at Fuji.

Have fun!!

 

[orbea1180]

Scores Updated

Things are looking good for the old plucky penguin after a rough first week Welcome to the club, @orbea1180!!

Thanks! Anyone planning to get a room going prior to Monday night? I’ll be running some laps at some point.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Thanks! Anyone planning to get a room going prior to Monday night? I’ll be running some laps at some point.

Definitely. I plan to get some practice in before Monday

 

[DesertPenguin]

Hey guys, looking good for tomorrow night. Does anyone know already if they can't make it? I'd like to get a headcount for us.

 

[Clean Racer]

I'll be there.

 

[aceboy127]

I should be able to make it.

 

[Maverick52]

I'll be there

 

[orbea1180]

I’m planning on it. I’ve been out of town this weekend, so I’ll be putting some laps in tomorrow if anyone is down.

 

[Whitey093]

Turns out I may have an outside chance of making it but wouldn’t count on it.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Turns out I may have an outside chance of making it but wouldn’t count on it.

You usually make it for the main rave so that's good enough if at all, no worries

 

[Pigems]

I’d like to race with you guys if possible, is the start time 9pm est?

PSN - CnF_Pigems
#1 or #11 if either is available.

Thanks Guys!

 

[DesertPenguin]

I’d like to race with you guys if possible, is the start time 9pm est?

PSN - CnF_Pigems
#1 or #11 if either is available.

Thanks Guys!

Welcome my friend! I gave you #11 if that's okay. #1 is reserved for the previous season's champion.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Room open for Round 5 at Suzuka!!

Room ID: 0475-4192-4657-3399-9684

 

[aceboy127]

Be there shortly.

 

[Pigems]

Welcome my friend! I gave you #11 if that's okay. #1 is reserved for the previous season's champion.

Works for me man.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Good race guys. Didn't expect to pull away like that. When I noticed it I started short shifting thinking people were hanging back saving fuel. Almost threw the first race away twice. Those cars are so close it's hard to make a pass unless someone makes a mistake.

 

[DesertPenguin]

I'm really enjoying the added challenge of the Gr. 4 car. For next season I may consider dropping the GRMN all-together and using the Gr. 4 in the sprint race to help warm everyone up for the main race. We've come a long way but I really want to keep things fresh any way we can. The GRMN has served us well but she can only go around so many times in so many ways.

 

[Pigems]

Yeah that Gr4 car drives well, I had never driven it before last night. If not for my stupid mistake of shifting down to 1st at the hairpin one lap and catching some wheelspin I may have been able to give @R1600Turbo a run! Maybe next week. Great racing everyone!

 

[DesertPenguin]

Yeah that Gr4 car drives well, I had never driven it before last night. If not for my stupid mistake of shifting down to 1st at the hairpin one lap and catching some wheelspin I may have been able to give @R1600Turbo a run! Maybe next week. Great racing everyone!

I'm glad you made it out last night and you had some fun. I knew you'd be fast but wasn't sure what to expect. Brake balance adjustments are allowed so put it at 2 or 3 rear to help in some hard braking zones. There's always someone on somewhat even pace to race against. Next week at Fuji should be fun.

I do plan on running another season after this one, albeit with some more changes as we've finalized some things this season. This series has come a long way from it's humble beginnings as a simple idea in Rinsky's head. I know it's barely recognizable anymore from that but I'm happy with where it's gone. Driving a single car with a limited track list can only last so long before it needs to get spiced up.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Scores have been updated.

It took five weeks but R1600Turbo made his way to the top of the board

 

[Clean Racer]

I have to say... I can't tell you how much I hate the fact that most series are against tuning in these league races. I also dislike sport tires, in general. When I first started in this series I really wasn't into it because of those reasons. The GRMN is amazing with a little tune. Even on SS tires. However, I hung I there and participated in as many races as I could because the drivers and the racing were really awesome. In that time I have really grown to enjoy the GRMN 86, even without tuning. It is a great little car and I have mixed feelings about seeing her go...if that is what you decide.

Thanks for running this series! It has opened my mind up to trying things I didn't think were enjoyable and it has really helped my driving immensely. Kudos on a job well done! I am confident that any changes you make will work out very well.

 

[CodeRedR51]

It took five weeks but R1600Turbo made his way to the top of the board

I keep making stupid mistakes. Fuji is one of my favorites though so look out.

 

[Herimopp89]

@DesertPenguin might want to check your maggiore east results....just seen that you have two 1st place drivers for the second race

 

[DesertPenguin]

@DesertPenguin might want to check your maggiore east results....just seen that you have two 1st place drivers for the second race

Thanks I'll get it sorted