NASCAR Japan SeriesFinished

[Eva]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MYSELF TO THE EVENT ORGANIZERS AND COMPETITORS: As it is very clear already, I have missed three rounds of the current season due to me coping with personal struggles, and as we all approach the New Year, it is becoming more and more clear to me on what my schedule will allow. Unfortunately, this means I will have no other option than to withdraw from this series for the time being. I've had to cancel out my own Indy Lights Series, as well as pass on being a leading team in the GTPlanet Endurance Championship, and I was hoping I could salvage out this and my Super GT Series, but now that I know what my schedule will look like with work and college, all I could salvage was my Super GT due to its earlier time placement. Therefore I am officially handing back the #83 to the event organizers to be assigned to someone that can do it justice. I have to thank @Peelster1 for his patience with me as I tried to figure these things out and I wish this series the best of luck.

Thank You,
Evangeline Porter​

 

[Spirit]

I'll say that race last night gave me a headache. I certainly was not feeling pleasant to begin with and all of the delays and back-to-back cautions didn't help anything. Thanks to the other three drivers who stuck around for the finish; @NearCptNitro @Peelster1 and Braun. I would like to apologize for any incidents I may have caused and any penalties I may have received as a result of my actions.

Enclosed in the file attachments you will find a .zip file. This file contains the replay of a lap I ran earlier this morning at Fuji GT, our next track for this series. The purpose of this replay is to give all drivers a basic understanding of how to get around this track optimally. This is not intended to be a "fast lap" and should be beatable once the track and car is learnt. I have the same setup I used at SSR5 (the understeery one) with the transmission set to complete default. I don't know if @Peelster1 wants to keep the tranny that way but that's what we tested and liked last night.

 

[Peelster1]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MYSELF TO THE EVENT ORGANIZERS AND COMPETITORS: As it is very clear already, I have missed three rounds of the current season due to me coping with personal struggles, and as we all approach the New Year, it is becoming more and more clear to me on what my schedule will allow. Unfortunately, this means I will have no other option than to withdraw from this series for the time being. I've had to cancel out my own Indy Lights Series, as well as pass on being a leading team in the GTPlanet Endurance Championship, and I was hoping I could salvage out this and my Super GT Series, but now that I know what my schedule will look like with work and college, all I could salvage was my Super GT due to its earlier time placement. Therefore I am officially handing back the #83 to the event organizers to be assigned to someone that can do it justice. I have to thank @Peelster1 for his patience with me as I tried to figure these things out and I wish this series the best of luck.

Thank You,
Evangeline Porter​

I wish you success in overcoming your struggles so that you may find re-entry to the track sometime.

@Whitetail If you so wish, with the #83 car open, you would be the first person I would give that car to.

The transmission will very likely be the Default, with no changes to it. We are starting a new Half Season at Fuji Speedway GT next week going into 2015. It's unfortunate that 2014 ended on such a rough note, let's all work to make 2015 a great year!

Rulebook Update: Removed more specifics about penalties that were mentioned outside of the Penalty Section.

 

[NearCptNitro]

Sorry about the amount of 'load' put into the criticism's listed. I didn't actually realize how loaded it was to read even though it brought up valid points. I will keep that in mind for the future.

 

[Peelster1]

Sorry about the amount of 'load' put into the criticism's listed. I didn't actually realize how loaded it was to read even though it brought up valid points. I will keep that in mind for the future.

Don't worry about it, I also make lengthy posts quite often. I realize that many people don't like to read through a whole bunch of text. I'm not one of those people, it doesn't bother me one bit. Bringing up valid points is a very important thing. As far as I'm concerned, the more information provided, (as long as it's useful) the better.

 

[Peelster1]

Race Info Update: Added images for the race info post.

 

[jeff46107]

#83 Toyota

 

[Spirit]

#83 Toyota

That's my part-time car! Haha as a fellow Hoosier I'll gladly give it to you, I'm not committed to this series anyway.

 

[jeff46107]

That's my part-time car! Haha as a fellow Hoosier I'll gladly give it to you, I'm not committed to this series anyway.

its the 2010 #83

 

[Spirit]

its the 2010 #83

Yes but it goes by number, not model. So when you choose a car you're actually choosing two that you can switch between.

 

[jeff46107]

Yes but it goes by number, not model. So when you choose a car you're actually choosing two that you can switch between.

Just curious what are expected lap times at Fugi GT?

 

[Spirit]

I'm running either 1'35s or 1'45s. I'm a fairly quick driver so if you're within a second or two of that you should be fine.

 

[jeff46107]

I'm running either 1'35s or 1'45s. I'm a fairly quick driver so if you're within a second or two of that you should be fine.[/QUOTE

1'41's are my quickest yet on 15 laps of practice

 

[Spirit]

I believe I was in the 1'35s then.

 

[jeff46107]

I believe I was in the 1'35s then.

Its not easy to toe/heel in this car lol

 

[Spirit]

Its not easy to toe/heel in this car lol

I'm on a DS3, no need to! Practice makes perfect mate as far as I know you just got your GT6 back after some PS3 issues correct? Take your time.

 

[jeff46107]

I'm on a DS3, no need to! Practice makes perfect mate as far as I know you just got your GT6 back after some PS3 issues correct? Take your time.

My ps3 would no longer load dual layered disc.Have not been on here since last spring.

 

[Peelster1]

NJS Race #3 - NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km @ Motegi Speedway

Recorded by @carl2448. ​

Spoiler: NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Starting Grid

NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Starting Grid
1st: #42 trobes29 [35.665]
2nd: #14 carl2448 [36.128] (outside row moves up)
3rd: #24 Peelster1 [36.069]
4th: #18 Dcrimnal [36.430] (outside row moves up)
5th: #11 Jayden5536 [36.161]
6th: #48 Alan_2134 [36.711] (outside row moves up)
7th: #88 braunracing88 [36.437]
8th: #20 NearFear [35.976] (Setup adjustment, incorrect transmission. To the rear.)

Spoiler: NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Official Results

NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Official Results
1st: #14 carl2448 [175 Points]
2nd: #24 Peelster1 +0 Laps [170 Points]
3rd: #11 Jayden5536 +1 Lap (+1 Penalty Lap) [165 Points]
4th: #20 NearFear +2 Laps (+2 Penalty Laps) [160 Points]
5th: #88 braunracing88 +3 Laps (+3 Penalty Laps) [155 Points]
6th: #48 Alan_2134 +6 Laps (+2 Penalty Laps) [150 Points]
7th: #42 trobes29 +7 Laps (+1 Penalty Lap) [146 Points]
8th: #18 Dcrimnal +14 Laps (+9 Penalty Laps) [142 Points]

Spoiler: NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Race Stats

NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Race Stats
Time of Race: 2h:47:13.694
Average Speed: 111.724 mph
Margin of Victory: Under Caution.
Caution Flags: 12 for 48 Laps
Lap Leaders: 7
Lead Changes: 27

Spoiler: NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Best Laps

NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Best Laps
carl2448: 35.403
trobes29: 35.432
Jayden5536: 35.498
Peelster1: 35.570
NearFear: 35.602
Dcrimnal: 35.950
braunracing88: 36.093
Alan_2134: 36.161

Spoiler: Bonus Points and Penalty Points

Bonus Points and Penalty Points
#14 carl2448: +5 (+5 Led a Lap)
#24 Peelster1: +5 (+5 Led a Lap)
#11 Jayden5536: +5 (+5 Led a Lap)
#20 NearFear: +5 (+5 Led a Lap)
#88 braunracing88: +5 (+5 Led a Lap)
#48 Alan_2134: 0
#42 trobes29: +10 (+5 Led a Lap, +5 Led Most Laps)
#18 Dcrimnal: +5 (+5 Led a Lap)

Spoiler: Adjusted Points Standings for NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km

Adjusted Points Standings for NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km
1st: #14 carl2448 [180 Points]
2nd: #24 Peelster1 +0 Laps [175 Points]
3rd: #11 Jayden5536 +1 Lap (+1 Penalty Lap) [170 Points]
4th: #20 NearFear +2 Laps (+2 Penalty Laps) [165 Points]
5th: #88 braunracing88 +3 Laps (+3 Penalty Laps) [160 Points]
6th: #42 trobes29 +7 Laps (+1 Penalty Lap) [156 Points]
7th: #48 Alan_2134 +6 Laps (+2 Penalty Laps) [150 Points]
8th: #18 Dcrimnal +14 Laps (+9 Penalty Laps) [147 Points]

Spoiler: NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Total Laps Led

NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Total Laps Led
trobes29: 104
carl2448: 47
Jayden5536: 23
Peelster1: 21
braunracing88: 3
Dcrimnal: 2
NearFear: 1

Spoiler: NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km Laps Led

NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500km
0: trobes29 +5 Points
1: trobes29
2: trobes29
3: Peelster1 +5 Points
4: Peelster1
5: Peelster1
6: Peelster1
7: Peelster1
8: Peelster1
9: Peelster1
10: Jayden5536 +5 Points
C11: Jayden5536
C12: braunracing88 +5 Points
C13: braunracing88
C14: braunracing88
C15: Jayden5536
C16: Jayden5536
17: Jayden5536
18: Jayden5536
19: Jayden5536
20: Jayden5536
21: Jayden5536
22: Jayden5536
23: Jayden5536
24: trobes29
25: trobes29
26: trobes29
27: Jayden5536
28: trobes29
29: trobes29
30: trobes29
31: Jayden5536
32: Jayden5536
33: Jayden5536
34: Jayden5536
35: Jayden5536
36: Jayden5536
37: Jayden5536
38: trobes29
39: Jayden5536
40: Jayden5536
41: trobes29
42: trobes29
43: trobes29
44: trobes29
45: trobes29
46: trobes29
47: trobes29
48: trobes29
49: trobes29
50: trobes29
C51: Dcrimnal +5 Points
C52: Dcrimnal
C53: trobes29
C54: trobes29
C55: trobes29
56: trobes29
57: trobes29
58: trobes29
59: trobes29
60: trobes29
61: trobes29
62: Jayden5536
63: trobes29
C64: trobes29
C65: trobes29
C66: trobes29
C67: trobes29
68: trobes29
69: trobes29
70: trobes29
71: trobes29
72: trobes29
C73: trobes29
C74: trobes29
C75: carl2448 +5 Points
End of Replay 1
Start of Replay 2
C76: 4/128 carl2448
77: 5/128 carl2448
78: 6/128 carl2448
79: 7/128 carl2448
80: 8/128 carl2448
81: 9/128 carl2448
82: 10/128 carl2448
83: 11/128 carl2448
84: 12/128 carl2448
85: 13/128 carl2448
86: 14/128 trobes29
87: 15/128 trobes29
C88: 16/128 trobes29
C89: 17/128 trobes29
C90: 18/128 trobes29
91: 19/128 trobes29
92: 20/128 trobes29
93: 21/128 trobes29
94: 22/128 trobes29
95: 23/128 trobes29
96: 24/128 trobes29
97: 25/128 trobes29
98: 26/128 trobes29
99: 27/128 trobes29
100: 28/128 trobes29
101: 29/128 trobes29
102: 30/128 trobes29
103: 31/128 trobes29
104: 32/128 trobes29
C105: 33/128 trobes29
C106: 34/128 trobes29
C107: 35/128 trobes29
C108: 36/128 trobes29
109: 37/128 trobes29
110: 38/128 trobes29
111: 39/128 trobes29
112: 40/128 trobes29
113: 41/128 trobes29
114: 42/128 trobes29
115: 43/128 trobes29
116: 44/128 trobes29
117: 45/128 trobes29
118: 46/128 trobes29
119: 47/128 trobes29
120: 48/128 trobes29
121: 49/128 trobes29
122: 50/128 trobes29
123: 51/128 trobes29
124: 52/128 trobes29
125: 53/128 trobes29
126: 54/128 trobes29
127: 55/128 trobes29
128: 56/128 trobes29
129: 57/128 trobes29
130: 58/128 trobes29
131: 59/128 trobes29
132: 60/128 trobes29
133: 61/128 trobes29
134: 62/128 trobes29
135: 63/128 trobes29 +5 Points (Most Laps Led)
136: 64/128 trobes29
137: 65/128 trobes29
138: 66/128 Peelster1
139: 67/128 Peelster1
140: 68/128 Peelster1
141: 69/128 trobes29
142: 70/128 trobes29
C143: 71/128 trobes29
C144: 72/128 trobes29
C145: 73/128 trobes29
C146: 74/128 trobes29
147: 75/128 NearFear +5 Points
148: 76/128 carl2448
C149: 77/128 carl2448
C150: 78/128 carl2448
C151: 79/128 carl2448
C152: 80/128 carl2448
153: 81/128 carl2448
154: 82/128 carl2448
155: 83/128 trobes29
156: 84/128 trobes29
157: 85/128 trobes29
158: 86/128 trobes29
159: 87/128 trobes29
160: 88/128 Jayden5536
161: 89/128 Peelster1
162: 90/128 Peelster1
163: 91/128 Peelster1
164: 92/128 Peelster1
165: 93/128 Peelster1
C166: 94/128 Peelster1
C167: 95/128 Peelster1
C168: 96/128 Peelster1
C169: 97/128 Peelster1
170: 98/128 carl2448
171: 99/128 Peelster1
172: 100/128 Peelster1
173: 101/128 carl2448
174: 102/128 carl2448
175: 103/128 carl2448
176: 104/128 carl2448
177: 105/128 carl2448
178: 106/128 carl2448
179: 107/128 carl2448
180: 108/128 carl2448
C181: 109/128 carl2448
C182: 110/128 carl2448
C183: 111/128 carl2448
C184: 112/128 carl2448
185: 113/128 carl2448
C186: 114/128 carl2448
C187: 115/128 carl2448
C188: 116/128 carl2448
C189: 117/128 carl2448
190: 118/128 carl2448
191: 119/128 carl2448
192: 120/128 carl2448
193: 121/128 carl2448
194: 122/128 carl2448
195: 123/128 carl2448
196: 124/128 carl2448
197: 125/128 carl2448
198: 126/128 carl2448
C199: 127/128 carl2448
C200: 128/128 carl2448

Spoiler: Penalties & Adjustments Log

Penalties & Adjustments Log
The lap indicated is the lap of the leader that was shown by the game. The location is the location of the driver incurring the penalty or adjustment.
Lap 14-15: Restart braunracing88 jumps the Green Flag. Due to a pile-up the Restart is waved off. braunracing88's Drive-through Penalty changed to an End of Line Penalty. Served as of Lap 16.
Lap 50: Pit Entrance Peelster1 Commitment Line violation. Peelster1 Drive-through Penalty served as of Lap 50.
Lap 52: Pit Entrance Peelster1 Pits when pits are closed. Peelster1 End of Line Penalty served as of Lap 55 Backstetch.
Lap 53: Pit Entrance braunracing88 Pulls up to pit. braunracing88 +1 Lap.
Lap 54: Turn 2 Dcrimnal Pit Exit Line Violation. End of Line Penalty served as of Lap 55 Backstretch.
Lap 64: Backstretch Alan_2134 and Dcrimnal cause damage under Caution as a result of reckless driving. Alan_2134 +3 Laps, Dcrimnal +3 Laps.
Lap 73-74: Frontstretch Alan_2134 was mistakenly held for 4 laps instead of 3. Alan_2134 gets a Free Pass to adjust for the mistake.
End of Replay 1
Start of Replay 2
Pre-Restart: braunracing88 cannot maintain a steady pace speed. braunracing88 from 1st to 2nd.
Lap 4-5: Restart NearFear changes lanes on the Restart, braunracing88 started in 3rd gear instead of 2nd gear. No penalty.
Lap 6: Pit Entrance Dcrimnal (Lap 3) Pit Entry Line Violation. Drive-through Penalty merged with next Drive-through Penalty.
Lap 8: Turn 2 Exit Dcrimnal (Lap 4) Pit Exit Line Violation. (Traffic) Drive-through Penalty merged with previous Drive-through Penalty. Dcrimnal Drive-through Penalty not served. Dcrimnal +1 Lap as of Lap 7.
Lap 17: Turn 4 Dcrimnal & braunracing88 pass Jayden5536 (headed to pit road) under Caution. braunracing88 Dcrimnal +1 Lap. (+4 Laps Total) braunracing88 +1 Lap (+2 Laps Total).
Lap 19: Turn 2 Exit Dcrimnal (Lap 15) Pit Exit Line Violation. Dcrimnal Drive-through Penalty merged with next Drive-through Penalty.
Lap 19-20: Restart Dcrimnal (Lap 15-16) beats the lead car of lead lap car row (Alan_2134) to the Start/Finish Line. Drive-through Penalty merged with previous Drive-through Penalty. Dcrimnal Drive-through Penalty not served. Dcrimnal +1 Lap as of Lap 19. (+5 Laps total.)
Lap 33: Dcrimnal (Lap 29) Black Flagged for damage. Pit in on Lap 30.
Lap 34: Pit Entrance Dcrimnal (Lap 30) pits when pits are closed. Dcrimnal End of Line Penalty not served. Dcrimnal +1 Lap. (+6 Laps Total)
Lap 35: Backstretch Jayden5536 Pit Entry Line Violation. No penalty due to Dcrimnal being in the way.
Lap 36-37: Restart Dcrimnal (Lap 32-33) beats the leader to the Start/Finish Line. Dcrimnal Drive-through Penalty not served. Dcrimnal +1 Lap as of Lap 36. (+7 Laps total.)
Lap 59: Frontstretch Dcrimnal (Lap 55) Black flagged for damage. Pit in on Lap 55.
Lap 60: Frontstretch Alan_2134 (Lap 56) Black flagged for damage. Pit in on Lap 57.
Lap 62: Turn 2 Dcrimnal (Lap 56) Pit Exit Line Violation. Dcrimnal Drive-through Penalty served as of Lap (using the Suzuka East method, although incorrect, it will be accepted with a 5 second penalty added to total time for passing Alan_2134 on pit exit. If the Drive-through Penalty was served properly, the pass wouldn't have been possible at that time.)
Lap 63: Backstretch braunracing88 Pit Entry Line Violation. Drive-through Penalty not served. braunracing88 +1 Lap as of Lap 65. (+3 Laps total.)
Lap 70: Backstretch Dcrimnal ghosts to avoid damage. Dcrimnal +1 Lap. (+8 Laps Total.)
Lap 71: Pit Entrance Dcrimnal Commitment Line Violation. Dcrimnal End of Line Penalty served as of Lap 68, Turn 4.
Lap 74: Turn 4 Dcrimnal (Lap 68) Black Flagged for damage. Pit in on Lap 68. No Pit Line Penalty due to Official order.
Lap 74-75: Restart NearFear changes lanes on the Restart. Drive-through Penalty not served. NearFear +1 Lap as of Lap 78.
Lap 75: Pit Entrance Jayden5536 Commitment Line Violation. Drive-through Penalty failed served. End of Line served instead as of Lap 80 Turn 3.
Lap 78: Backstretch braunracing88 Pit Entry Line Violation. End of Line Penalty served as of Lap 80 Turn 3.
Lap 80-81: Restart Dcrimnal (Lap 74-75) beats the leader to the Start/Finish Line. Dcrimnal Drive-through Penalty not served. Dcrimnal +1 Lap as of Lap 78. (+9 Laps total.)
Lap 95: Turns 3 & 4: Jayden5536, NearFear & trobes29 pull up to pit, passing Alan_2134. NearFear +1 Lap, (+2 Laps total) Jayden5536 +1 Lap, trobes29 +1 Lap.
Lap 110: Turn 4 Alan_2134 passes Peelster1 who is heading to pit. Alan_2134 +1 Lap.
Lap 116: Turn 4 Alan_2134 pulls up to pit. Alan_2134 +1 Lap. (+2 Laps total.)
Lap 117: Turn 4 Multiple lapped cars pass after the 2nd to last turn on the 1 to go signal. Partially because the Race Director didn't give instructions with enough time, and partially due to excessive chatter. Penalties could be applied, but in this circumstance, they won't be. The restart went just fine.

 

[Spirit]

A lot has changed! Don't fret too much over your pace, just enjoy the drive.

 

[DcrRaikkonen]

ill be back for route x

 

[DcrRaikkonen]

I have never heard a drive though become a whole lap penalty in Nascar. I wish that we could have had me serve it on the restart.

 

[Spirit]

I have never heard a drive though become a whole lap penalty in Nascar. I wish that we could have had me serve it on the restart.

@Peelster1 says it's a possibility he haven't thought of that situation but it's no reason to rage quit. It's a very unprofessional and disrespectful thing to do in my opinion. If I quit because I'm not doing so well I'll at least do what @jeff46107 did and politely state that I'd like to pull out.

 

[Eva]

What happened?

 

[Eva]

Sorry for the double post, but if #83 is available (again), I am able to participate in Route X, Motegi West, and Motegi East based on my current work scheduling.

 

[Spirit]

Sorry for the double post, but if #83 is available (again), I am able to participate in Route X, Motegi West, and Motegi East based on my current work scheduling.

@jeff46107 has the #83 now sorry. I believe the #99 is available?

 

[Eva]

@jeff46107 has the #83 now sorry. I believe the #99 is available?

That works too.

 

[DcrRaikkonen]

@Peelster1 says it's a possibility he haven't thought of that situation but it's no reason to rage quit. It's a very unprofessional and disrespectful thing to do in my opinion. If I quit because I'm not doing so well I'll at least do what @jeff46107 did and politely state that I'd like to pull out.

Yeah 30 mins later after calming down i thought about how that sounded and looked and thought that wasn't your best idea was it. I was mad in the heat moment

 

[Peelster1]

Yeah 30 mins later after calming down i thought about how that sounded and looked and thought that wasn't your best idea was it. I was mad in the heat moment

I understand that, on one hand, maybe we should've had you do a drive-through on the restart. I just hadn't thought of that. Of course, I'm not sure if that's a thing NASCAR does either. Due to how the game is, we are forced to do some things differently though. You just need to work on getting rid of that reflex you have. I'll see you at Route X, but you will be on probation for that race. (Basically, don't ragequit out of it and you'll be okay.)

Annoucement: About quitting, if you have somewhere to be, or just can't drive anymore, that's okay. Just head to pit road and type out that you'll be retiring from the race. However, quitting simply because something isn't going your way is absolutely unacceptable and a direct violation of OLR Section 01 K. However, I make an exception where you don't have to wait on track until the end of the race. As long as I know you're retiring and the reason is approved, you're clear to leave.

 

[Ganon83]

Do you guys have any room for Motegi Oval on the 25th? I'd run Route X but 1. I've found that my internet is bad at home and great at university and I don't get back there until Wednesday before Motegi and 2. my Packers are playing the Cowboys and if the refs give the game to Dallas again I don't want to drive angry.

 

[Peelster1]

Do you guys have any room for Motegi Oval on the 25th? I'd run Route X but 1. I've found that my internet is bad at home and great at university and I don't get back there until Wednesday before Motegi and 2. my Packers are playing the Cowboys and if the refs give the game to Dallas again I don't want to drive angry.

We should have room for you. Technically, all our spots are filled, but we usually have a field of 8 on average, leaving 3 cars open. Basically, the policy is, if the primary driver doesn't show up, whoever does show up can drive their car. Send me a Friend Request on PSN and I'll add you to the club.