NASCAR Road Racing + Plymouth XNR (Sunday Classic Racing) Pimiki Double Champion!!!Finished

[IfAndOr]

Sunday was the first time that I can remember the meeting being oversubscribed.

In that case could you drop me down to a reserve then please Sick. That way I won't feel so guilty when I can't attend - still a struggle for 5pm at times. **

Perhaps you could move one of the current reserves up to a full position.

** This doesn't mean I'm dropping out, it's just making it a bit more flexible for me. As you say Sick there's usually a space or two anyway.


Nice pictures guys. 👍
How was Miki's "new" internet connection, was it better?

 

[Pimasz]

Thank you for your interest seemed to me better , I do not know the views of others I 'd be curious !

 

[Cu3e]

I do not know the views of others I 'd be curious !

I was behind you a while. Seemed lag-free to me 👍

 

[Pimasz]

I was behind you a while. Seemed lag-free to me 👍

Thanks for the feedback

 

[polysmut]

@Sick Cylinder
I don't think I can race the next 3-4 Sundays.

If I become free I'll check as soon as I can whether or not there's a slot that week.

 

[Sick Cylinder]

@Sick Cylinder
I don't think I can race the next 3-4 Sundays.

If I become free I'll check as soon as I can whether or not there's a slot that week.

Thanks for letting me know and looking forward to seeing you on track again soon.

 

[Flaco13]

I finally cast my vote, chose all cars except the Ferrari 250 GTO, not sure if I have it. Not sure about Ford and Alfa either but I can buy them if needed.

About my current status, I'm experiencing a lack of motivation at the moment, I already sent Sick a PM stating that I am OK with being Reserve Driver for a while. But then again, a lag-free Miki could tempt me to come back for good. Idk, its a bit confusing. Last weekend I really wanted to drive but I had something to do at home so I wanted to skip the XNR race. When someone suggested I should leave the room when not racing I left shortly after and had a hard time getting back in. Then all this room hopping made me retire and get back to the work I hadn't yet finished. Hope all will get better next. Weekend.

 

[buybon355]

Hi sick, I won't be able to race this coming Sunday. Please offer my slot to one of the reserves

 

[John Wells]

Could we not use the stock Ferrari 250 GTO and tune to race car spec.
You can paint, change the number

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Could we not use the stock Ferrari 250 GTO and tune to race car spec.
You can paint, change the number

You can paint this car, but not change the number. The Ferrari 250GTO is one of the cars I am considering for a future championship, but as it costs 20m credits there will be a low cost alternative.

It will only be used tuned as it is very, very slow with a standard gearbox.

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Hi sick, I won't be able to race this coming Sunday. Please offer my slot to one of the reserves

Just confirming that there are now two spare slots on the grid for Sunday which are open for @Manasseh257NSX and @Flaco13 please let me know if you want them.

NB If you attend three meetings in a row you move up from Reserve to Permanent Driver (if you want).

 

[Manasseh257NSX]

Just confirming that there are now two spare slots on the grid for Sunday which are open for @Manasseh257NSX and @Flaco13 please let me know if you want them.

NB If you attend three meetings in a row you move up from Reserve to Permanent Driver (if you want).

I'm definitely coming this Sunday! Have my alarm set and everything!

 

[Flaco13]

I'm definitely coming this Sunday!

@Sick Cylinder

So am I!

 

[Cu3e]

Sorry if this has been asked and explained already... Just to be sure are we doing 2 races at Rome Reverse with the NASCAR or ... Second one in *gasp* Monaco?

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Sorry if this has been asked and explained already... Just to be sure are we doing 2 races at Rome Reverse with the NASCAR or ... Second one in *gasp* Monaco?

The third race which was scheduled for the FGT has been dropped so in future the 2nd and 3rd races for the Nascars take place at the track scheduled for the 2nd race.

When I get some spare time I will replace the track schedule to try and make this clearer.

 

[eran0004]

Here's a notification to let you know that I've got a new gearbox setup for the XNR. I believe it will make the car faster off the grid, so if you'd all be so kind to move to the sides when we start tomorrow that will be appreciated

Jokes aside, did some practice at the Roma circuit today and it looks like it will be a fun race! I'm a big fan of city tracks, racing inches away from the barriers!

 

[Cu3e]

racing inches away from the barriers!

I just hope it stays that way. Usually I hit them at least once

 

[IfAndOr]

Barriers are OK, I can ricochet off them. At least there's not any sand! Hate the sand. And grass, not keen on that either. Perhaps I'd better try and stay on the track a bit more.

 

[GTP_TLE152]

Looking forward to the NASCAR race, high hopes.. but all over the place for the XNR

 

[Cu3e]

Barriers are OK, I can ricochet off them. At least there's not any sand! Hate the sand. And grass, not keen on that either. Perhaps I'd better try and stay on the track a bit more.

I like certain level of immersion in my games. Hitting a sand pit or grass gives me very clear feedback. I Hitting wall in GT does the complete opposite. You should be sitting in a wreck and possibly be injured not bouncing in a weird arcade way and barely lose any time (sometimes gain instead). Something tells me to retire when I hit a wall... Better luck next race. I lose all concentration, motivation etc. Just respect to other racers keeps me from retiring so I try to finish...

So I generally hate city tracks for this reason. So for tomorrow I have to practice and keep away from those walls

 

[IfAndOr]

You should be sitting in a wreck and possibly be injured

This is very true. That's why quite often in races set to heavy damage instead of limping back to the pits I often retire. It's probably more realistic that way I think (unless it's on the first lap ).

Pcars is more life like in this way I think - the cars breakdown etc.

I suppose it's getting the balance between realisim and enjoyment.

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Important Announcement

I will not be able to attend next Sunday's race (August 9th). I have asked Lex Lathor to host this meeting. If he is unable to do so, your Deputy Hosts also include IfAndOr and Flaco.

I expect Lex Lathor will host in a public room and kick out any unwanted entrants. So that the Deputy Hosts can inform you of the room number I advise that you exchange friend requests with them (In GT6 often rooms do not show in the list, so the room number can be important). In future I expect that we will get the club facility working which will make it easier to use alternative Hosts, but on this occasion there isn't time to do that.

I would be grateful if one of the Deputy Hosts could message me the race results after the meeting so that I can update the championship tables.

The Poll has closed, but some of you have not had the opportunity to vote. In order to plan a future series I need to know which drivers have the cars listed in the poll. If you didn't get a chance to vote, please send the relevant details via a message.

The next series, which commences on 4th October, will be announced in a couple of weeks. I have decided to delay Historic BSCC 2 until January 2016 to allow more time to test the support series cars (AMOC 80 Intermarque). Future series are being restructured to follow our new format of three races, but only two qualifying sessions. A new series schedule for 2015 and 2016 will be issued shortly.

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Classic Bike Show
This morning I went to a classic bike show with fellow GT Planet member Mook. The sun was shining and there was a huge collection of classic machines, both oily and shiny. One of the highlights was getting to see John Surtees (the only man to have been the F1 and motorcycle world champion). John had brought along part of his collection of racing motorcyles, which were warmed up and revved to much cheering and clapping from the enthusiastic crowd. It was great to hear the MV Agusta four cylinder below which with its four megaphone exhausts produced a glorious noise.

I concentrated on getting some close up shots of the most interesting or unusual engines for you petrol heads! Big picture early Indian V twin featured overhead inlet and side exhaust valves, hand change, foot clutch and left hand throttle. Indians were popular police bikes in the USA and enabled right handed officers to draw and discharge their service revolvers while chasing bad guys!

Below Suzuki RE5 rotary was a brave attempt, but commercial failure. To the right, benelli 254 Quattro was a masterpiece of miniature engineering and lovely to ride. Bottom left Panther Sloper big single produced lots of torque and was a favourite with sidecar enthusiasts. Bottom right Scott water cooled two stroke twin was very fast in its day and won the Isle of Man TT.

Below - I thought of DVArt while admiring the Excelsior and its fur saddle! Below that - Scott Flying Squirrel - one of the fastest and best handling bikes of the 1920's and 30's.

Above two symbols of power Vincent 1000cc V twin was the fastest machine on the road for decades. Husquvara V twins won the earliest Isle of Man TT races.

Below - this AJS holds the Brands Hatch lap record! - it was set before the track was paved - it used to be run in the opposite direction on a grass surface. The white car is a three wheeled Lomax powered by a flat twin citroen engine.

Above Moto Morini 72 degree V twin featured Heron Heads. Suzuki GT380 Ram Air triple. Moto Guzzi was beautifully finished and featured a highly polished external flywheel. To its right Ducati single with bevel driven desmodromic valve gear. Green and gold metalflake Moto Guzzi 2C from the 1970's.

 

[DVArt]

I can't make it today, could have told you earlier but forgot it!

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Championship Points Tables (Amended August 6th 2015)

Pimiki holds onto his lead.

Above, Lex Lathor has taken over the top spot. Top points scorer in today's round was GTP TLE.

 

[IfAndOr]

Top points scorer in today's round was GTP TLE

And he was on his new bicycle!

Goodness that track is narrow! Good racing nonetheless.

 

[Sick Cylinder]

And he was on his new bicycle!

Goodness that track is narrow! Good racing nonetheless.

I am not used to the reverse layout, but it seemed much narrower reverse than forwards.

 

[Manasseh257NSX]

I am not used to the reverse layout, but it seemed much narrower reverse than forwards.

The reverse layout did feel much narrower. Although I adjusted faster the 2nd NASCAR race as I established braking points. I need to start practicing before these races.

 

[Cu3e]

@eran0004 finished before me in both NASCAR races still I got more total points than him. Math is funny

edit: it is becoming a rivalry @eran0004

Edit2: Seriously, eran finished before me in Nascar race one he should have 13 instead of 7 I believe

 

[eran0004]

Championship Points Tables

Pimiki still leads.

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Above, Lex Lathor has taken over the top spot. Top points scorer in today's round was GTP TLE.

I don't think my Nascar score is correct. I finished 5th in the the first race today and 6th in the second.

Was fun racing inches from the walls The Nascar races were very close, especially the first one! I actually improved my lap times by about 2 seconds in the second Nascar race, but it seems like I was not the only one who did that...