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

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I was doing that too at the end. Rev counter never flashed. All good.
 
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.
 
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Things are looking good for the old plucky penguin after a rough first week :lol: Welcome to the club, @orbea1180!! :cheers:
 
Don’t think I’ll be able to make it on Memorial Day. See you guys at Fuji.
 
R1600Turbo
Looking forward to some real circuits. ;)
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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.
Whitey093
Don’t think I’ll be able to make it on Memorial Day. See you guys at Fuji.
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Have fun!!
 
DesertPenguin
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Things are looking good for the old plucky penguin after a rough first week :lol: Welcome to the club, @orbea1180!! :cheers:
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Thanks! Anyone planning to get a room going prior to Monday night? I’ll be running some laps at some point.
 
orbea1180
Thanks! Anyone planning to get a room going prior to Monday night? I’ll be running some laps at some point.
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Definitely. I plan to get some practice in before Monday
 
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.
 
I should be able to make it.
 
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.
 
Turns out I may have an outside chance of making it but wouldn’t count on it.
 
Whitey093
Turns out I may have an outside chance of making it but wouldn’t count on it.
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You usually make it for the main rave so that's good enough if at all, no worries
 
I’d like to race with you guys if possible, is the start time 9pm est? :cheers:

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

Thanks Guys! :cheers:
 
Pigems
I’d like to race with you guys if possible, is the start time 9pm est? :cheers:

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

Thanks Guys! :cheers:
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Welcome my friend! I gave you #11 if that's okay. #1 is reserved for the previous season's champion.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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! :cheers:
 
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! :cheers:
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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.
 
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It took five weeks but R1600Turbo made his way to the top of the board :cheers:
 
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.
 
@DesertPenguin might want to check your maggiore east results....just seen that you have two 1st place drivers for the second race
 
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