SNAIL - Endurance Series (Archive)

[BradESPN]

The SNAIL Endurance Series is a weekly event to showcase your skills in managing fuel, tire wear, and fatigue.

Lobby Settings

Race #1:

Race Length: 4x the number of laps used on Sunday Night
Fuel Depletion: Off
Tire Wear: Off
Tires: Same as Sunday Night
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Flag Rules: On
Start Type: Grid Start w/False Start Check


Race #2:

Race Length: The number of laps needed for a race time of 40-45 minutes
Fuel Depletion: 3x (unless otherwise specified by the driver choosing the combo)
Tire Wear: 3x for Racing, 6x for Sports (unless otherwise specified by the driver choosing the combo)
Tires Allowed:

Gr. 1/2/3/4 - RH, RM, or RS
N* - SH, SM, SS
Gr. X - TBD by the driver choosing the combo​

Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Heavy
Fuel Map Adjustments: Allowed
Flag Rules: On
Start Type: Rolling Start
(Everything else is the same as normal/Sunday night racing)



Tuesday Night Schedule

8:30 (EST) - Room Opens
9:00 - 9:15 - Qualifying
9:15 - ~10:00 - Race #1
~10:00 - 10:45 - Race #2

The starting grid for Race #1 will be determined by using the qualifying procedure used in Sunday SNAIL (one out lap, one hot lap, 5 second intervals, etc.)
The starting grid for Race #2 will be 'Reverse Grid' based on the results from Race #1​

Car/Track Selection

Race #1 - This will be the combo from the previous Sunday SNAIL that received the fewest elimination votes.

Race #2 - The car and track will be chosen each week by the Prize A winner. Prize A can only be won once per season, and is awarded to the driver with the most overall points. Any given car or track may only be used once per season.

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Spoiler: Season 6 Combos

4/23 Combos (chosen by Sunday SNAIL and @Neutty):
Race #1
Car: Ford Mustang (Gr. 3)
Track: Autodromo de Interlagos @ 13:45
Laps: 28
Tires: RH
Fuel/Tire Wear: Off

Race #2
Car: Gr. 1 BoP
Track: Autodrome Lago Maggiore - GP
Laps: 26
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 5x Fuel / 10x Tire


4/16 Combos (chosen by Sunday SNAIL and @Nick Cannella):
Race #1
Car: Chevrolet Corvette C7 (Gr. 3)
Track: Fuji International Speedway (Short)
Laps: 28
Tires: RH
Fuel/Tire Wear: Off

Race #2
Car: Either Super Formula Car
Track: Blue Moon Bay Speedway - Infield A
Laps: 45
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 8x Fuel / 16x Tire


4/9 Combos (chosen by Sunday SNAIL and @MikeGrove):
Race #1
Car: Chevrolet Corvette C7 (Gr. 3)
Track: Fuji International Speedway (Short)
Laps: 28
Tires: RH
Fuel/Tire Wear: Off

Race #2
Car: Alpine A110 '72
Track: Fisherman's Ranch II @ 19:00
Laps: 10
Tire Compounds: Dirt
Fuel/Tire Wear: Off (pits don't work at this track)
Damage: Light (pits don't work at this track)

4/2 Combos (chosen by Sunday SNAIL and @TEX36):
Race #1
Car: Mazda 787B 1991 (Gr. 1)
Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza @ 15:00
Laps: 28
Tires: RM
Fuel/Tire Wear: Off

Race #2
Car: Nissan Xanavi Nismo GT-R 2008 (Gr. 2)
Track: Autodromo de Interlagos @ 09:15
Laps: 28
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 10x Fuel / 10x Tire

3/26 Combos (chosen by Sunday SNAIL and @hirnsauger69):
Race #1
Car: Jaguar F-Type (Gr. 4)
Track: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix @ 16:30
Laps: 20
Tires: SS
Fuel/Tire Wear: Off

Race #2
Car: Lamborghini Huracan (Gr. 4)
Track: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix @ 10:30
Laps: 22
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 4x Fuel / 6x Tire

3/19 Combos (chosen by Sunday SNAIL and @keepitsteady):
Race #1
Car: Subaru WRX STI Type S 2014 (N300)

302 HP / 3,285 lbs​

Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza @ 15:00
Laps: 20
Tires: SM
Fuel/Tire Wear: Off

Race #2
Car: Mercedes F1 W08 EQ Power+ 2017

890 hp / 1,605 lbs​

Track: Red Bull Ring @ 07:30
Laps: 35
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 7x Fuel / 15x Tire

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3/12 Combos (chosen by Sunday SNAIL and @Bologna_Duc):
Race #1
Car: Toyota GR Supra RZ 2019

335 HP / 3,351 lbs​

Track: Nurburgring GP
Laps: 20
Tires: SM
Fuel/Tire Wear: Off

Race #2
Car: BMW M3 GT '11 (BMW Motorsport)

499 HP / 2,745 lbs​

Track: Autodrome Lago Maggiore - GP II @ 21:00
Laps: 20
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 2x Fuel / 5x Tire

3/5 Combos (chosen by Sunday SNAIL and @BradESPN):
Race #1
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) 2007
Track: Autodrome Lago Maggiore - West @ 05:00
Laps: 28
Tires: SM
Fuel/Tire Wear: Off

Race #2
Car: Renault Sport Megane Trophy '11 (Gr. 4)
Track: Suzuka Circuit @ 07:45
Laps: 20
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 3x Fuel / 5x Tire

Spoiler: Season 5 Combos

2/26 Combo (chosen by @TEX36):
Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Car: Any Gr.3 (w/BoP)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 3x Fuel / 3x Tire

2/19 Combo (chosen by @Sean Renon):
Track: Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow @ 17:30
Car: Honda Raybrig NSX Concept GT 2016 (GT500) (Gr. 2)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 2x Fuel / 3x Tire

2/12 Combo (chosen by @TEX36):
Track: Fuji International Speedway (Short)
Car: BMW VGT (Gr. X) - 541 HP / 2601 lbs
Tire Compounds: RS, RM, or RH
Fuel/Tire Wear: 2x Fuel / 3x Tire

2/5 Combo (chosen by @Herimopp89):
Track: Dragon Trail - Gardens @ Default Time
Car: TVR Tuscan Speed 6 2000 (N400) - 360 HP / 2,425 lbs
Tire Compounds: SH, SM, or SS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 3x Fuel / 8x Tire

1/29 Combo (chosen by @soundtiger95):
Track: Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
Car: Jaguar F-Type (Gr. 4)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 4x Fuel / 3x Tire

1/22 Combo (chosen by @BradESPN):
Track: Dragon Trail - Seaside @ 08:00
Car: 458 Italia GT3 '13 (Gr. 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 2x Fuel / 4x Tire

1/15 Combo (chosen by @Neutty):
Track: Sainte Croix C - II
Car: Toyota FT-1 VGT (Gr. 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 6x Fuel / 9x Tire

1/8 Combo (chosen by @Herimopp89):
Track: Tokyo Expressway South Outer Loop
Car: Toyota 86 (Gr. 4)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 4x Fuel / 6x Tire

Spoiler: Season 4 Combos

1/1 Combo (chosen by @Neutty):
Track: Nurburgring GP
Car: Gran Turismo Greddy Fugu Z (N300)
Tire Compounds: SH, SM, or SS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 3x Fuel / 12x Tire

12/18 Combo (chosen by @soundtiger95):
Track: Kyoto Driving Park - Yamagiwa + Miyabi @ 05:00
Car: Honda NSX Gr.3
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 3x Fuel / 1 Tire

12/11 Combo (chosen by @Sean Renon):
Track: BB Raceway @ 9:00
Car: RC F GT3 Prototype (Emil Frey Racing) '16 (Gr. 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 2x Fuel / 4x Tire

12/4 Combo (chosen by @BradESPN):
Track: Autodromo de Interlagos @ 09:30
Car: Subaru WRX (Gr. 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 1x Fuel / 1x Tire

11/27 Combo (chosen by @TEX36):
Track: Circuit de Sainte Croix - B II @ 13:20
Car: Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept '18
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 2x Fuel / 3x Tire

11/20 Combo (chosen by @abm89):
Track: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Layout @ 16:30
Car: Epson Honda NSX GT500 (Gr. 2)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 3x Fuel / 3x Tire

11/13 Combo (chosen by @MikeGrove):
Track: Nurburgring Nordschliefe 24 Hour Layout
Car: Pagani Zonda R '09
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 1x Fuel / 1x Tire

11/6 Combo (chosen by @BradESPN):
Track: Suzuka Circuit @ 14:30
Car: Porsche 911 RSR 2017 (Gr. 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 1x Fuel / 1x Tire

Spoiler: Season 3 Combos

10/30 Combo (chosen by @THRASH (Prize A) and @Sean Renon (Prize B)):
Track: Blue Moon Bay Speedway - Infield A @ 17:00
Division 1 Car: Ford GT LM Spec II Test Car
Division 2 Car: Nissan Motul Autech GT-R 2016 - GT500 (Gr. 2)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: Fuel x4 / Tire x1

10/23 Combo (chosen by @Sean Renon (Prize A) and @Herimopp89 (Prize B)):
Track: Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit @ 18:15
Division 1 Car: McLaren 650S GT3 2015 (Gr. 3)
Division 2 Car: BMW M4 (Gr. 4)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 1x Fuel / 1x Tire

10/16 Combo (chosen by @Neutty (Prize A) and @Herimopp89 (Prize B)):
Track: Alsace - Village @ 20:30
Division 1 Car: Toyota TS030 Hybrid 2012 (Gr. 1)
Division 2 Car: Renault Sport R.S.01 GT3 2016 (Gr. 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 4x Fuel / 1x Tire

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10/9 Combo: (chosen by @MSgtGunny (Prize A) and @TEX36 (Prize B)):
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe (w/chicane) @ 22:00
Division 1 Car: Peugeot 908 HDI FAP Team Peugeot Total 2010 (Detuned to 80% Power - 560 HP) (Gr. 1)
Division 2 Car: Mercedes Benz AMG HTP Motorsport GT3 2016 (Gr. 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 2x Fuel / 2x Tire

10/2 Combo: (chosen by @Jw_wk1010 (Prize A) and @TEX36 (Prize B)):
Track: Red Bull Ring Short Track @ 18:15 Clear
Division 1 Car: Alpine 110 Premiere Edition 2017 (N300)
Division 2 Car: Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition 2014 (N200)
Tire Compounds: SH, SM, or SS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 4x Fuel / 11x Tires

9/25 Combo: (chosen by @TEX36 (Prize A) and @Jw_wk1010 (Prize B)):
Track: Circuit de Sainte-Croix B
Division 1 Car: Ford Mustang (GR 4)
Division 2 Car: GT by Citroen Race Car (GR 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 3x Fuel / 4x Tires

9/18 Combo: (chosen by @Herimopp89 (Prize A) and @Jw_wk1010 (Prize B)):
Track: Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit
Division 1 Car: Lexus LF-LC GT VGT (GR X)
Division 2 Car: Lamoborghini Huracan GT3 2015 (GR 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 5x Fuel / 3x Tires

9/11 Combo: (chosen by @stelephant (Prize A) and @Neutty (Prize B)):
Track: Willow Springs International Raceway: Streets of Willow Springs
Division 1 Car: Toyota S-FR '15 (N100)
Division 2 Car: Toyota 86 GRMN '16 (N200)
Tire Compounds: SS, SM, SH
Fuel/Tire Wear: 10x Fuel / 10x Tires

Spoiler: Season 2 Combos

9/4 Combo: (chosen by @vsfit (Prize A) and @Neutty (Prize B)):
Track: Red Bull Ring @ 7:00 Clear
Division 1 Car: McLaren MP4-4 12C 2010 (N600)
Division 2 Car: Jaguar F-Type R Coupe 2014 (N600)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 5x Fuel / 3x Tires

8/28 Combo: (chosen by @THRASH (Prize A) and @Neutty (Prize B)):
Track: Northern Isle Speedway @ 21:00 Clear
Division 1 Car: Dodge Viper (N500)
Division 2 Car: Corvette C7 '14 (N500)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 4x Fuel / 2x Tires

8/21 Combo: (chosen by @Hanable (Prize A) and @BradESPN (Prize B)):
Track: Circuit De St. Croix - A II @ 13:20
Division 1 Car: Mazda 787B
Division 2 Car: Lexus RC F GT3 (Emil Frey Racing) 2017
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: Default (3x for both)

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8/14 Combo: (chosen by @Mully465 (Prize A) and @BradESPN (Prize B)):
Track: Dragon Trail - Seaside @ 18:30 Fine Weather
Division 1 Car: Subaru WRX Gr. 4
Division 2 Car: Corvette C7 Gr. 3
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: Default (3x for both)

8/7 Combo: (chosen by @Neutty (Prize A) and @thracerviewr (Prize B)):
Track: Circuit de Sainte-Croix - C @ 15:10 Fine Weather
Division 1 Car: Ford GT LM Spec II Test Car
Division 2 Car: 2016 Honda Raybrig NSX Concept-GT
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: Default (3x for both)

7/31 Combo: (chosen by @TEX36 (Prize A) and @Neutty (Prize B)):
Track: Suzuka Circuit @ 07:45 Clear
Division 1 Car: Aston Martin Vantage V8 (Gr. 4)
Division 2 Car: Renault Sport R.S. 01 GT3 '16 (Gr. 3)
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: 4x Fuel / 5x Tire

7/24 Combo: (chosen by @thracerviewr (Prize A) and @Neutty (Prize B)):
Track: Nürburgring 24h - Night 22:30, Clear
Division 1 Car: Gran Turismo Red Bull X2014 Junior
Division 2 Car: Porsche 911 RSR (911) '17
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: Default (3x for both)

7/17 Combo: (chosen by @BradESPN (Prize A) and @thracerviewr (Prize B)):
Track: Kyoto Driving Park: Yamagiwa + Miyabi II @ 1900 Clear
Division 1 Car: NISSAN MOTUL AUTECH GT-R 2016 (GT500)
Division 2 Car: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE GR.3
Tire Compounds: RH, RM, or RS
Fuel/Tire Wear: Default (3x for both)

Spoiler: Season 1 Combos

7/10 Combo (chosen by @Hanable):
Car: WRX STI Isle of Man Time Attack ‘16

Tires: RH, RM, or RS​

Track: Dragon Trail - Gardens @ 18:30
Tire/Fuel: Default (3x)

7/3 Combo (chosen by @TEX36):
Car: Lexus AU Tom’s RC F 2016 (GT500)

Tires: RH, RM, or RS​

Track: Dragon Trail - Seaside @ 08:00
Tire/Fuel: 6x Tire / 4x Fuel

6/26 Combo (chosen by @SAMHAIN85):
Car: Dodge Viper SRT GT3-R '15 (Gr. 3)

Tires: RH, RM, or RS​

Track: Autodromo de Interlagos @ 9:30 Sunny
Tire/Fuel: 9x Tire / 5x Fuel

6/19 Combo (chosen by @Neutty)
Car: Nissan R92CP 92’

Tires: RH, RM, or RS
HP: 938
Weight: 1984 lbs​

Track: Tokyo Expressway - Central Outer Loop @ 18:00 Clear
Tire/Fuel: 4x Tire / 3x Fuel

6/12 Combo (chosen by @spidermonkey)
Car: R8 LMS (Audi Sport Team WRT) '15

Tires: RH, RM, or RS​

Track: Autodrome Lago Maggiore GP @ 6:10 Clear
Tire/Fuel: 3x Tire / 3x Fuel

6/5 Combo (chosen by @keepitsteady / speedcenter)
Car: Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat '15 (N700)

Tires: SH, SM, or SS
HP: 707
Weight: 4365 lbs​

Track: Circuit de la Sarth - 15:00 Clear
Tire/Fuel: 4x Tire / 2x Fuel

5/29 Combo (chosen by @MSgtGunny)
Car: Chevrolet Corvette C7 GR.4

Tires: RH, RM, or RS​

Track: Brands Hatch GP - 20:00 Clear
Tire/Fuel: 5x Tire / 4x Fuel

5/22 Combo (chosen by @Sean Renon)
Car: FERRARI 458 ITALIA GT3 2013 (Gr.3)

Tires: RH, RM, or RS
HP: 542
Weight: 2,679 lbs​

Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza - Noon

Spoiler: Test Race Combos

5/15 Combo: TBD (chosen by @spidermonkey)
Car: TOYOTA S-FR RACING CONCEPT 2016

Tires: SH, SM, or SS​

Track: Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit - Dawn

5/8 Combo (chosen by @MikeGrove):
Car: ALFA ROMEO 4C GR.3

Tires: RH, RM, or RS​

Track: Alsace - Village - 17:15 Fine Weather

5/1 Combo (chosen by @SAMHAIN85):
Car: DODGE VIPER GR.4

Tires: RH, RM, or RS​

Track: Nurburgring 24H - 08:00 Clear

4/24 Combo (chosen by SNAIL):
Car: HONDA RAYBRIG NSX CONCEPT GT 2016 (GT500)

Tires: RH, RM, or RS​

Track: Suzuka Circuit - 18:45 Clear

Current Drivers List:

Division 1:
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#4 - @Sean Renon / MalevolentFather
#5 - @MikeGrove
#12 - @Neutty
#24 - @BradESPN
#54 - @Bubdub804 / JuceyJ804
#55 - @Herimopp89
#73 - @keepitsteady / speedcenter​

Division 2:

#36 - @TEX36 / TEX-36
#51 - @Nick Cannella / nog3861
#69 - @hirnsauger69
#88 - @Bologna_Duc
#95 - @soundtiger95
#479 - @fulltilt479
#868 - @basswerks1​

To join the current drivers list, simply respond to this thread. Note that as an official driver you are committing to participating in 75% of the races for the upcoming season.
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Spoiler: Provisional Drivers

#46 - @THRASH / THRASH_46
#23 - @abm89 / Xx_abm_xX
#30 - @Jw_wk1010
#61 - @MajorBlixem
#?? - @FREEREVN
#14 - @MSgtGunny
#87 - @jerseyjoeaw
@thracerviewr / TheRaceReviewer
@stelephant
@Mully465
@Hanable / hanablemoore
@vsfit
@FT_RAMONOXI
@Whitey093
@spidermonkey / x_SIK_PUPPY_x
@ChauncyMarsh / Se4n2s0si
@keepitsteady / speedcenter
@Kgffy
@Drew71 / Monster-Sport71
@bigbeefytaco / ERAUfan97
@Grandpa Money
@src_ej6
@SAMHAIN85
@GTPvw_slc / SLC_VR6_V-DUB
@TomMang_68 / OMG_mang
@Rogue Clone
@DublDee
@Raw10_2u
@TVV0_

Points and Standings

The points for each race will be awarded as follows:

1st - 25
2nd - 21
3rd - 17
4th - 13
5th - 12
6th - 11
...
16th - 1​

For a given season, the top 12 (of 16) scores will be used for the season championship.

 

[BradESPN]

Season 6 - Final Standings

Spoiler: Season 5 Standings

Spoiler: Season 4 Standings

Spoiler: Season 3 Standings

Spoiler: Season 2 Standings

Spoiler: Season 1 Standings

 

[TVV0_]

I was going to ask what night on main thread. Unfortunately wednesday wont work for me. I was also going to try and start a similar league but on tuesday as that works with my schedule.

 

[BradESPN]

I was going to ask what night on main thread. Unfortunately wednesday wont work for me. I was also going to try and start a similar league but on tuesday as that works with my schedule.

Pretty much every day works for me (divorced life is great, btw) so I'll update the day to "TBD" until we get more opinions.

 

[Neutty]

I think the winning combo would be a good idea for the first race. But after that I think we should allow the winner to select a combo each week.... because if we have another instance where the same combo runs 3 weeks straight I’m not going to run that many laps on the same combo.

 

[BradESPN]

I think the winning combo would be a good idea for the first race. But after that I think we should allow the winner to select a combo each week.... because if we have another instance where the same combo runs 3 weeks straight I’m not going to run that many laps on the same combo.

Haha good point... yeah, I like the idea of allowing the winner to choose (and if the same winner wins back-to-back weeks, the prize can go to second place).

 

[DesertPenguin]

1.5 hours is a really long time but other than that it's pretty good. I agree with spec because it keeps the racing tight like our Sunday series.

 

[spidermonkey]

I'm open for any time. So Thursday night and Sunday night are a no go. Other than that I'll go with whatever is the consensus.

Also, I'm sure we'll get some testing in to debate tire/fuel wear as @BradESPN suggested.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Tire wear will be different between cars so that's a quick thing to work out in testing. That's something the prize winner can find out when testing for the pick. The main race car classes can probably be the same for all cars in class but do you think that can be done with the road cars?

 

[TomMang_68]

Hi Brad - thanks for kicking this off. @USERID_77a23 and I were toying around with a similar idea a few months ago, so I’m tagging him in this thread.

I love the idea of full damage , and the winning combo from previous week idea too, but I also agree that may go flat for as often as we practice the same combos all week long.
As DP eluded to , the weight of the car will determine severity of tire wear.

 

[aLmk]

I'm definitely interested, at least as a potential part-timer participant. So don't worry about my availability when selecting a day and time.

 

[DublDee]

I'm interested, and will participate as much as possible. I've been browsing the net a bit looking for an endurance league so your timing is perfect!

 

[TomMang_68]

I’ll help get the word out!

 

[BradESPN]

Sounds like the only contentious parts are the day we race, and the length of the race.

Day we race - How does everyone feel about Tuesday night? @TVV0_ are there any other days that work for you (just in case we have a conflict)?

Length of the race - We have a few options here:

A) One 1.5 hour race
B) One 1 hour race
C) Two 1 hour races
D) Two 45 minute races
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I'd like to finalize everything soon enough to start racing next week, so if you have any opinions on the above, speak now! Also, I've added a poll to help decide on day of the week - it'll close in 2 days, at which point I'll add a poll for the length of the race.

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[Sean Renon]

I would like to be on the list - I love racing endurance races.

I think 2x45 minute races are good, and second could again be reverse grid if you wanted to keep in the spirit of SNAIL.
If that isn't an option, 1x90 minute race is my vote.

Weeknights work for me, I always struggle to get around to racing on Sunday night which is why I can't race in the main league as often as I would like to.

Also, I think with races of this length, tire and fuel wear should be at x3 at most.

Has there been discussion about car class? I think we should stay away from N500+ as these cars handle like ass when the tires start to wear and really don't make endurance racing very fun. The group 4/3 cars are a great place to start imo.

PSN name is MalevolentFather

 

[BradESPN]

I would like to be on the list - I love racing endurance races.

I think 2x45 minute races are good, and second could again be reverse grid if you wanted to keep in the spirit of SNAIL.
If that isn't an option, 1x90 minute race is my vote.

Weeknights work for me, I always struggle to get around to racing on Sunday night which is why I can't race in the main league as often as I would like to.

Also, I think with races of this length, tire and fuel wear should be at x3 at most.

Has there been discussion about car class? I think we should stay away from N500+ as these cars handle like ass when the tires start to wear and really don't make endurance racing very fun. The group 4/3 cars are a great place to start imo.

PSN name is MalevolentFather

Added, thanks Sean!

Yeah, I'd be okay with any of the race length options, but would probably prefer 1x90.

I'm pretty ignorant at this point when it comes to fuel/tire wear, so I'll be doing a bunch of testing this weekend... our current combos in the main series give a pretty wide spectrum, so I'll probably just try something like x3 for all of them and see how it goes.

Is anyone strongly opposed to keeping fuel/tire wear consistent (regardless of combo)? This consistency would actually add to variety because each car will of course handle fuel/tires so differently.

 

[spidermonkey]

Added, thanks Sean!

Yeah, I'd be okay with any of the race length options, but would probably prefer 1x90.

I'm pretty ignorant at this point when it comes to fuel/tire wear, so I'll be doing a bunch of testing this weekend... our current combos in the main series give a pretty wide spectrum, so I'll probably just try something like x3 for all of them and see how it goes.

Is anyone strongly opposed to keeping fuel/tire wear consistent (regardless of combo)? This consistency would actually add to variety because each car will of course handle fuel/tires so differently.

Shoot me a message and I'll test with you if available to get more data

 

[BradESPN]

Shoot me a message and I'll test with you if available to get more data

Will do! I'll start a group chat in PSN with everyone in this thread.

 

[Sean Renon]

Will do! I'll start a group chat in PSN with everyone in this thread.

I can also run some testing tonight, if we need a track for the first night my vote is Dragon Trail - not too difficult to drive, good high speed track and one technical section that will keep people awake.

 

[DesertPenguin]

I think we're gonna use the winning combo from Sunday and we just need a protocol for when it lasts a second week. Maybe give the last week's winner an option to change either car or track.

 

[TVV0_]

I like the 90 minute race. Saturday may be possible for me but not every week.

 

[Sean Renon]

I think we're gonna use the winning combo from Sunday and we just need a protocol for when it lasts a second week. Maybe give the last week's winner an option to change either car or track.

I'm fine with that, but I would like if we could open up the tire compounds, so if we're using racing tires, racing hard, medium, soft and super soft were all available and it'd become the drivers choice what he/she runs.

 

[JLBowler]

Friday needs to be taken off your list of possibilities. The BoD has something in the works.

 

[BradESPN]

Friday needs to be taken off your list of possibilities. The BoD has something in the works.

Noted. It won't let me remove it from the poll, but it's effectively out.

 

[BradESPN]

I'm fine with that, but I would like if we could open up the tire compounds, so if we're using racing tires, racing hard, medium, soft and super soft were all available and it'd become the drivers choice what he/she runs.

I could go either way on this - what does everyone else think?

 

[SAMHAIN85]

I dont have many enduro races under my belt but I'm willing to give this a shot. The last one I did was with @GTP_Nail and gang, they might be interested too

 

[DesertPenguin]

If you do allow allow tire options it's usually best to keep it simple and use only two or three. The extra super soft this time around makes it interesting. You can now play the Pirelli Formula 1 Tire Selection Simulator and decide which set of compounds get to be used at each race! Go with two side by side like hard/medium or spread it out with medium/super soft and see how an extra pit stop with fresher faster tires works. The power is yours!

 

[TVV0_]

Same im down for either. itll add to the strategy if allowed differents compounds however

 

[Sean Renon]

If you do allow allow tire options it's usually best to keep it simple and use only two or three. The extra super soft this time around makes it interesting. You can now play the Pirelli Formula 1 Tire Selection Simulator and decide which set of compounds get to be used at each race! Go with two side by side like hard/medium or spread it out with medium/super soft and see how an extra pit stop with fresher faster tires works. The power is yours!

I think a good mix would be Hard and Soft. Everyone is used to racing on Hard, but adding in the soft would make for totally different strategies, unfortunately we don't have safety cars which would make tire selection/pitting even more strategic. It sounds like they aren't planning on adding dynamic weather, but that would make endurance even more fun.

 

[DesertPenguin]

We can have a safety car