Monday Night Endurances -

[MikeTheHockeyFan]

I was dropping between 1 and 2 seconds per lap as my tires went off during the last couple of laps of a run, so in retrospect the 2-stop strategy was the way to go.

Maybe with lighter cars you could have managed on one stop, but these luxury yachts were a challenge to keep in line.

 

[benda18]

Final specs for Monday's Tesla/Tsukuba race are set.

 

[benda18]

TESLA ROADSTER RACE NOTICE

My lounge will be setup and ready to go tonight. The sprint races however won't have automated start times, so racers will need to click "start race" manually to begin each of the 4 races.

My plans for this evening have changed and I'll now be watching the Butler-UConn game at a friend's house.

Good luck tonight.

 

[diabolicwyvern]

I'm going to DVR the game, but somehow I just cannot get as excited knowing that the actual event has culminated when I'm watching playback. I may make it for the first race and depending how that goes, either hang around or just put my game on standby and remote host.

 

[WiiFreak]

I should be able to make it tonight 👍

 

[brandofo]

i will be there tonight as well

 

[benda18]

as of 7:36 pm the room is setup. Get your friend requests in by 8:00pm to guarantee their acceptance.

 

[brandofo]

The room is up. We are starting the first race soon. Come on in and join us!

 

[benda18]

Posted for posterity:

APR 4 Race: Tesla Roadster Sprints at Tsukuba
Monday April 4 - Lobby Open @ 8:00pm, Race @ 8:30pm Eastern (GMT-4)
Race specs firm; practice with confidence.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This week we'll be doing 4 x 15 lap sprint races with the Tesla Roadster. The Roadster is an all-electric vehicle which means a lot of things, but for this race in particular it means spec racing at it's purest. You can't add any power over stock (electric = no turbo, chips, engine upgrades, etc...) and because it's driven by a CVT transmission there isn't even an adjustable transmission upgrade. The only thing you can do to the car is drop weight. So in the specs below you'll see that I've left all of the vehicle HP/Weight/PP restrictions as "unlimited" meaning you can (and should) do anything you want to the car - i.e. lighten the load.

Please note that I won't be racing or spectating this race (nor listening in via mic). I'll be watching the NCAA D-1 Men's BBall Championship Game at a friend's house. I suspect I won't be alone either, but if you still want to race just join my lounge and enjoy. I'll make sure all the restrictions are set correctly but you'll have to start the races manually.

Also, you guys in the lounge are free to adjust the settings to make for better racing. I.E. if you want to increase races from 15 laps to 30, go for it. Don't wait for me to do it as I won't be checking in.

RACE SPECIFICATIONS:
*Date: Monday, April 4
*Location: Host's lounge/lobby (PSNid = benda18)
*Lobby Opens: 8:00pm Eastern (GMT-4)
*Race Begins: 8:30pm Eastern (GMT-4)
*Distance: 4 races x 15 laps each
*Damage: Off
*Penalties: Off
*Aids: ABS only
*Driving Line: On (optional)
*Field Size: Maximum 16, first-come first-served.
*Racing Rules: GTPlanet OnLine Racing Rules & Guidelines (OLR) link.
*Boost: Off
*Starting Order: Reverse order based on previous race results
*Time Finish Delay: 180 seconds
*Start Type: Grid start with false start check
*Grip reduction / track edge: Real
*Tire wear / fuel consumption: On
*Time Between Races: 5 minutes

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS:
*Permitted Vehicles: Tesla Roadster
*Minimum Weight: Unlimited
*Maximum Horsepower: Unlimited
*Tire Restrictions: Sport Soft
*Performance Points: Unlimited

RACE DAY LOGISTICS:
Racers are responsible for sending a friend request to the host (PSN=benda18) prior to the race. Racers will join host's lounge no earlier than 8:00pm to begin qualifying. Race begins promptly at 8:30pm.

 

[benda18]

preliminary specs posted for this week's Secret Race.

I will be out of town on business so Mike will be hosting the race on the 11th. Please add him to your PSN.

Kinda bummed about missing 2 weeks in a row, and especially about missing this secret race. The format looks like it's going to be super fun.

Final specs will be posted by Wednesday night. Good luck to everyone.

 

[brandofo]

good races last night for those who showed up. we should do that race again one day. i think it would be awesome to fill the grid at tsukuba with 16 tesla roadsters.

 

[MikeTheHockeyFan]

Info for the next race (surprise car, rain or shine).

Volkswagen Golf IV GTI '01
31,500

Oil change
250

Racing modifications
156,500

Racing hard tires
15,000

Chador reinforcement
20,000

LInited Slip Differential
Optional

Course: Suzuka Circuit / Weather Change

 

[benda18]

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[st1sj]

good races last night for those who showed up. we should do that race again one day. i think it would be awesome to fill the grid at tsukuba with 16 tesla roadsters.

That was fun racing the Tesla. Interesting change from the Aston/Jag. I only got in the last 2 races, and enjoyed the racing.

 

[benda18]

revised the Mother's Day eligible vehicles list to include one more wagon (Lexus IS300). I haven't tested yet to figure out what the HP limit or PP is going to be for that race but it's likely going to require that Lexus be de-tuned.

 

[benda18]

just watched the replay from the final Tesla Roadster Sprints race. Man that looked like some tight fun racing.

Ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnn

 

[MikeTheHockeyFan]

Who's planning on showing up Monday night? [edit: I'm an idiot, playoffs don't start tomorrow, I'll be there in the race with you, lol]

 

[brandofo]

i will be there to support your family

 

[diabolicwyvern]

Better not bring yo' kids

 

[diabolicwyvern]

To prepare myself I'm going to run my RUF BTR around Cape Ring with comfort hard tires. No matter the conditions for the race are...nothing will compare with running around that stupid 'ring'.

 

[tissimo]

hmm.. I might have to try this tonight, think there will be space?

 

[st1sj]

Tissimo, there is space. The races are fun and intense, and very clean.

 

[CAMikaze]

It is now past 7 pm EDT. Do you know where mikethehockeyfan's Secret Car is?

 

[diabolicwyvern]

West Coast customs? Oh...maybe Monster Garage

 

[Ruta]

So, is Mike keeping us in suspense or did he just forget?

 

[B-McG]

Maybe he posted it somewhere else by mistake

 

[brandofo]

what is the secret car?

i think mike got high and forgot

 

[diabolicwyvern]

At this point, I'm just gonna race the 450 races. At the current pace, we wont start this think up till 9:00 EST

 

[brandofo]

maybe it was an april fools joke

 

[Ruta]

At this point, I'm just gonna race the 450 races. At the current pace, we wont start this think up till 9:00 EST

Yeah... I'll check back during commercials - House is on in 5 mins.