Reaper Racing Club - 450pp Production Car Cup

[hobbsy]

Thanks @MC-Chase, @SpeedyMcQueen does this answer your question?

Further to the car list, I want to add another "restriction" as such...

Back in the glory days of the BTCC (for me at least!), Audi made an appearance in 96 with there A4 Quattro (4WD) works touring car...

And dominated with ease... The BTCC had to do something to equal out the field once more, and imposed heavy ballast to neutralise the cars dominance.

Which brings us to my point... so as not to suffer the same fate for the remainder of our series, I am going to impose a similar restriction to all 4WD cars, now I know we cannot add ballast, so the only other way is to restrict the tyres.

For Brands Hatch and all following rounds any 4WD car must be run on Comfort Softs for the purpose to bring balance to the force Field!

From my own testing I have found several times that the 4WD's are a lot faster, and this restriction brings them more inline.

To ensure that conditions are met (as other cars will be allowed Sport Hard's), once all cars are on the track, I can manually check the tyres before I start the event.

I hope everyone understands, and my only aim is to have a balanced but varied grid and not to penalise individuals.

Any questions, just let me know

Thanks
Hobbsy

Edit: I've also update the 2nd Post with further details, but to sum up here

Laps - 2 x 20 / Target Lap Time = 56secs

👍

 

[MC-Chase]

Looks like I better start perfecting some 4-wheel-drifting with the Legacy then!

 

[SpeedyMcQueen]

You might know Saloon cars as Sedans Speedy? Saloons are normally 4-door and designed to move 5 people about comfortably. They have a separate boot that doesn't lift up the rear window like a hatch-back would.

GOT IT THANKS!!

 

[hobbsy]

Looks like I better start perfecting some 4-wheel-drifting with the Legacy then!

Sorry Chase...

But a man of your talent, should be a walk in the park!

 

[MC-Chase]

Sorry Chase...

But a man of your talent, should be a walk in the park!

Sorry? I'm thoroughly looking forward to it!

 

[hobbsy]

^^^ good, glad to hear it 👍... any ideas on how to generate more interest, and get more people on the grid?

 

[MC-Chase]

^^^ good, glad to hear it 👍... any ideas on how to generate more interest, and get more people on the grid?

Not a clue. Perhaps open up a public lobby some nights? In my experience 90% of the people that join are standard public lobby players (i.e useless) but sometimes you get people up for joining a series but that don't frequent GTP.

That's how people snagged me in GT5 anyway!

 

[SpeedyMcQueen]

^^^ good, glad to hear it 👍... any ideas on how to generate more interest, and get more people on the grid?

I'll try to bring few gOOd guys!!!

 

[hobbsy]

Cool that would be great speedy....👍

 

[BrandonW77]

Not a clue. Perhaps open up a public lobby some nights? In my experience 90% of the people that join are standard public lobby players (i.e useless) but sometimes you get people up for joining a series but that don't frequent GTP.

That's how people snagged me in GT5 anyway!

If you're trying to stick to a certain list of cars and have a target lap time that's going to be very difficult in a public room since they won't know the concept and they generally don't listen to rules/instructions.


Wait..........where am I and how did I get here??

http://gifsoup.com

 

[MC-Chase]

^Yeah good point. I meant for kind of general recruitment though, either way it would be difficult!

 

[hobbsy]

I think i need to go on a promotion tour!

 

[Cu3e]

^^^ good, glad to hear it 👍... any ideas on how to generate more interest, and get more people on the grid?

I did not see the cup in here. Maybe ask it to be added to find more racers

 

[hobbsy]

Its been a quiet day...!

All those attending later please give me a like or post, so i have an idea who to look out for!

Thanks

 

[Cu3e]

I did not see the cup in here. Maybe ask it to be added to find more racers

forgot the link: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/race-times-for-clubs-leagues-race-series.296764/

 

[Roflwaffle]

I'll be there (Internet permitting of course) I'm gonna use the Civic Type R '08

 

[MC-Chase]

I'm there, i'll be on the legacy and volvo.

 

[Jonnio]

I'll be joining, not had any practice though!

 

[hobbsy]

forgot the link: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/race-times-for-clubs-leagues-race-series.296764/

That makes more sense now!

See you all in a bit, just setting up now.

 

[hobbsy]

Room is open,

 

[hobbsy]

I think it was a good show tonight, the 2nd race for me was more exciting, but both races had their battles among the field

Well done to @Naptown25rs and @Roflwaffle for winning there races 👍, looks like more needs to be done to tame those pesky 4WD's

Just a couple of good examples of the clean racing we had tonight...

You've got to be confident to make a move stick in Turn 1... let alone 3 a breast!

And still no sign of letting up for Turn 2

Awesome Circuit...

Race 2, with one of my Favorite Cars.

You're not having an inch more...

Noooooo!!!

I'll put up more details for 3rd Race soon 👍

 

[Cu3e]

Awesome pictures! Thanks

 

[hobbsy]

So next up is Streets of Willow springs using muscle cars! I'll upload a car list tomorrow with any luck... Now, here is the interesting bit!

I wanna run with Comfort Mediums... , i was thinking of CH's, but i dont think i could stand the constant tyre squeel!
Reason for going so low with grip is i want to bring out the character of these muscle cars, slipping, sliding, smoking and OMG no brakes!!!

I think we are skilled enough to tame them, all in favor like this post 👍

 

[MC-Chase]

So next up is Streets of Willow springs using muscle cars! I'll upload a car list tomorrow with any luck... Now, here is the interesting bit!

I wanna run with Comfort Mediums... , i was thinking of CH's, but i dont think i could stand the constant tyre squeel!
Reason for going so low with grip is i want to bring out the character of these muscle cars, slipping, sliding, smoking and OMG no brakes!!!

I think we are skilled enough to tame them, all in favor like this post 👍

^I'd be all in favour of CH tbh. I hope you're allowing the Aussie Holdens in your list!

 

[hobbsy]

^I'd be all in favour of CH tbh. I hope you're allowing the Aussie Holdens in your list!

Well... its was gonna be more biased towards 'Merican classic muscle, but there will be some exceptions to the list!

 

[hobbsy]

Ok Everyone, the Car list has been added in second post (@MC-Chase hope this pleases your needs )

The RESTRICTIONS for this event will be

• FR Cars Only (restriction set by room)
• V8's only (See list for available cars - you will be politely reminded otherwise)
• Comfort tyres, CH's or CM's will be decided later (restriction set by room)

I suggest working with CH's if you do any testing, as its less of a risk.

my initial tests on CH's have given me a lap time of around 1:30 ish, but not the cleanest of laps (if I remember correctly).
CM's are quite a bit quicker though, and not too far of CS's in time either!

Let me know any thoughts,
Thanks
Hobbsy

 

[MC-Chase]

Nice,

an excuse to use the Commodore! I'm all on that!

 

[Cu3e]

The Shelby looks like the only drivable car on the list for me

Wasn't that Lexus chosen as the worst car last year?

 

[Roflwaffle]

The Shelby looks like the only drivable car on the list for me

Wasn't that Lexus chosen as the worst car last year?

By Topgear, yeah

 

[hobbsy]

it has a V8, so by default its on the list.... and there are plenty of drivable cars trust me!

I'm hoping this will be a very Fun event.... 👍