SNAIL Michelin Pilot Challenge 2024, "PS5 Users Only", GS/GT4 Monthly Series on Friday Nights 9pm EST, **Recruiting New Drivers**Open

[CodeRedR51]

Another great looking grid.

Great timing on this photo. Pretty clear how I ended up at the rear of the field...

 

[DublDee]

Michelin Pilot Challenge 2024 - Presented by SNAIL
Hosted by PSN: NOVA-0479

Event #2 / Race #1 Recap

Event #2 - Watkins Glen International
Friday, December 13th, 2024
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Preamble:
The grid for Event #2 is set. The only change to the driver roster from Event #1 is @Fudman420 is out due to a schedule conflict. He was replaced by @THMP

Qualifying Table:
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@Bologna_Duc took pole position with a blistering 1:51.974. Considering he came into the event with a neutral PP of 650.00 on RH tires, that's a crazy fast time. I spent some time with other drivers in practice lobbies in the weeks leading up to the event and haven't seen a 1:51 until about an hour prior to @llNovall 's lobby opening up where I believe I saw @radliffracing put one up on the board. My jaw dropped when I saw that 1:51`s were reachable.

Well done @Bologna_Duc on getting your best lap when it mattered most.

Event #2 / Race #1
And they're off!! - A great T1 by @radliffracing allows him to take the lead from @Bologna_Duc . Another great looking grid.
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Lap #1:
As expected, the 1st time through the Bus-Stop was very congested. I got on my brakes a tad late, touched the wall made light contact with @Noob01_lmdead and pushed him wide. I waited briefly and we were both able to get back into it with only a few dropped spots.
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Lap #1:
@radliffracing and @Bologna_Duc running 1st and 2nd a little out of this picture. @Mac1032763 , @JDMKING13 @socalnatv , @Kgffy and @DublDee are running nose-to-tail entering Sector 3.
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Lap #4:
@Bologna_Duc has regained his lead. He's leading a still tight pack a few turns from the end of lap #4.
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Lap #5:
Some slight contact at T1 between @THMP and @Bologna_Duc caused @Bologna_Duc to go a tad wide. He'd re-enter in 5th position. @THMP is leading and there appears to be a little more space between the cars at this point. In the background, @llNovall and @Worst_Driver are engaged in a battle that lasted several laps.
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Lap #5:
@socalnatv slightly touched grass on the outside part of the track entering the last turn and caused a spin.
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Lap #9:
@THMP led the race from Lap 5 until early Lap 9. Very little daylight is visible between @Bologna_Duc and @THMP in this pic that captures the moment @Bologna_Duc recaptured his lead.
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Lap #10:
@DublDee was running in 7th when he lost control at the Bus-Stop. Replay shows that he also got T-Boned by @Worst_Driver during his spin. He'd fall to 15th before he would gather himself.
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Lap #11:
An unforced error by @llNovall as he cuts into the Bus-Stop a little too early and touches the wall. He also would lose control would drop to 14th where he'd find @DublDee .
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Lap #12:
The Bus-Stop is clearly angry today and claims another victim. This time it's @radliffracing , who is having a great race and just moved into 3rd before getting the Bus-Stop wrong. Being a true gentleman, he let all traffic go by before re-entering the track way back in 16th spot.
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Lap#13:
I was going to leave this pic on the cutting room floor but I got a laugh out of it. After their mishaps, @llNovall and @DublDee found each other at the back of the grid and seemed to have a fun couple laps together. But @DublDee came out of the last turn too hot and clipped the outside wall which sent him for a spin down the pit entry l lane. I'm guessing he was a mere couple feet from triggering the pit-entry sequence and had to get creative to maneuver his way out.
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Lap #16:
By this time, most groups were a little more dispersed. But there's still some head-to-head battles going on.
@JDMKING13 and @Kgffy are battling for 4th
@Noob01_lmdead and @CodeRedR51 are battling for 8th
And @CdnSweetTee and @llNovall are battling for 11th as shown below.

@llNovall actually passed @CdnSweetTee on the following straight but gave her the spot back before the finish line. My guess is to atone for them having a coming together in an early part of the race. It's stuff like this that I like about SNAIL.
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Lap #17:
@THMP was running in 3rd but @JDMKING13 and @Kgffy were right there to take his place if he made a slight mistake. @JDMKING13 was in 4th but @Kgffy (and his controller) put together a fantastic last sector to pass him before the finish line.
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Lap #17:
@Mac1032763 always kept himself visible to @Bologna_Duc but in the end, @Bologna_Duc was just too much and never gave up the lead he earned in Lap #9.
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Final Event #2 / Race #1 Results Table:
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Event #2 / Race #1 Broadcast:


Final Thoughts:

• I'll try to get the Race #2 recap done sometimes in the next several days. It is pretty time consuming.
• For those that take a peek at the Race Broadcast through the link above, I'm pretty new to that, they should get better with time.
• Looking for more racing action as we await Event #3 of this series? Look no further than Snail's Sunday Night Spec League.
• It is best to scroll through these with a tablet or laptop.

That's how I interpreted Race #1
-Niagara

Great Job again! Love seeing these photos and vids. Just wish I had bit better showing in race 1.
Keep up the good work!

 

[DublDee]

Great timing on this photo. Pretty clear how I ended up at the rear of the field...

Yeah being on the outside of turn 1 going three wide can be a little risky to say the least!

 

[THMP]

Lap #9:
@THMP led the race from Lap 5 until early Lap 9. Very little daylight is visible between @Bologna_Duc and @THMP in this pic that captures the moment @Bologna_Duc recaptured his lead.
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Fantastic recap!

I think Duc's mirror even went under mine

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yeah being on the outside of turn 1 going three wide can be a little risky to say the least!

Yep, especially if one car doesn't turn with the others.

 

[DublDee]

Yep, especially if one car doesn't turn with the others.

That’s the risk….cold tires, 3 wide and nobody was willing to back out on turn 1 of lap 1 in a 17 lap race. 🤔
A driver gets caught off guard with the cold tires or brakes just a touch too late and misses his mark.
Mistakes happen at all levels, all you can really do is be super aware of your surroundings and try to predict the possible mistakes opponents could make, and hopefully avoid incidents like this.

 

[CodeRedR51]

That’s the risk….cold tires, 3 wide and nobody was willing to back out on turn 1 of lap 1 in a 17 lap race. 🤔
A driver gets caught off guard with the cold tires or brakes just a touch too late and misses his mark.
Mistakes happen at all levels, all you can really do is be super aware of your surroundings and try to predict the possible mistakes opponents could make, and hopefully avoid incidents like this.

It started with giving what I thought was plenty of room. Apparently not enough. All good.

 

[DublDee]

It started with giving what I thought was plenty of room. Apparently not enough. All good.

I know how frustrating it can be, trust me!
Next round should be a lot of good racing again, and I’m guessing Laguna Seca is going to be a lot more suited to that BMW, I mean Toyota Supra lol

 

[Dragonwhisky]

PSN ID: Dragonwhisky
GTPlanet ID: Dragonwhisky
Car: Corvette C7 Gr.4
Car Number: 5
PS5 Platform: yes

 

[socalnatv]

PSN ID: Dragonwhisky
GTPlanet ID: Dragonwhisky
Car: Corvette C7 Gr.4
Car Number: 5
PS5 Platform: yes

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Atta boy !!!

 

[Dragonwhisky]

Confirm for round 3 newb reserve slot.

 

[llNovall]

(in order of Championship Final Season Standings after Event #2)
Award Recognition
Checkered Flag = Single Race Wins
Track Map Outline = Overall Event Wins

Post Race Report and Scoring
Event #2 at Watkins Glen International​

Watkins Glen!! Some great battles on this one. The racing was close and intense. Qualifying and fast laps were very close across the field, and are only expected to get closer as each event passes. I had some amazing battles with @DublDee , @Kgffy , @Worst_Driver , and @JDMKING13 across both races. Too much to highlight, but take a look at the replays...certainly worth the watches.
Race broadcasts and race re-caps are in processing, compliments of @Buffalo_DRD , and will be available for viewing soon, but for now you can view the actual in-game replays through the search tag: snailmpc. Feel free to elaborate on any battles/exchanges you may have shared for this event.
Despite a few incidents, overall it was a great night of racing.

Minimal lag/jittering was present across the field, but was overall manageable.

Now for Scoring:
Congratulations to @Bologna_Duc on the Overall Win on the night. Great pace all around with that Corvette at Watkin Glen! Great work!!

Also, Congratulations to our Top 3 Overall:
1st: @Bologna_Duc
2nd: @THMP / Thumpleton
3rd: @JDMKING13

Awards:
@Bologna_Duc , please apply the checkered flag decal linked below in recognition of your Race 1 win, and also apply a "white" track map decal of Watkins Glen to your driver side quarter window in recognition of your overall Event #2 win.
@DublDee , please apply the checkered flag decal linked below in recognition of your Race 2 win to your driver side quarter window. >>>> Awards Link for Details and Decals
Series main Spotters Guide and Driver Profile page has been updated in order of driver standings with award tags and overall podium placemnet acknowledgements.>>>Driver Profile Page and Spotter's Guide

For any drivers that care to participate in displaying their Driver Standing for next event, please see the spoiler tab below for details. Please verify your current driver standing on the scoresheet provided, or by the driver profile page linked in this post. Please be sure to update your livery prior to each event. If in doubt, simply remove the numbers before the event. See the Spoiler tab below:

Spoiler: Driver Standing Recognition Numbers

Driver Standings Recognition
Drivers will be encouraged, not required, to display their current driver standing going into each event after Event #1, though there will be a few rules and requirements.
Drivers who are interested in diplaying their current standing, should collect the following green digital numbers 0-9.

After scoring is finalized and Post Race report issued, drivers will be cleared to edit their driver standing on their number board along with any award tags. Drivers should apply their Standing on both side's boards and be sure their number is in line with their actual standing in the Championship.
Should look like this:

Rules and requirements:
To maintain accuracy and integrity to this recognition, drivers who choose to add their standing to their car will be required to submit an updated profile picture before each event with their scrutineering tuning sheet. Submissions will be reviewed post event just as I do for the driver regulations.
If a driver forgets to submit the car picture with a standing displayed or has the wrong standing placement displayed , it will result in a 5 point penalty against the overall event score. This has to be in place to ensure that those who want to display their standing, maintains the attention and accuracy for it to be credible.
If choosing to display, be sure your edited livery is correct, accurate, and saved prior to each event. If unsure or not interested in displaying your standing, simply leave it blank or just apply double zeros.
The profile pictures will not be used for the Driver profile page, only for scrutineering to maintain the integrity of this recognition.
Again, this is optional, but if done correctly, it will be a great way to know who is where in the standings as the season unfolds.

Spoiler: Scoring Sheets

(shaded boxed scores are not eligible as drop scores as a result of issued penalties)

Below is the PP Regulation changes after Event #2. Drivers with changes noted, please adjust and tune accordingly.
Race Lobby PP Max Regulation for Event #3 remains set to 670.00 PP
(Please be sure to set Max PP correctly, as noted above, for practice lobbies to allow those drivers with concessions to enter)

Next Event (#3) Driver Regulations is noted in the far right column.

Next Event:
Date: January 10th, 2024 at 9pm est
Track: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Conditions: S13, Sunny with a Few Monsoon Clouds
Laps: 22
Target Lap Times: approx 1:28's
(See Section 1, Tab 1.3 for Lobby Settings)
Additional details in the next post

Great racing everyone. Looking forward to our next event. We already have 19 drivers confirmed for Event #3. Be sure to confirm your attendance to secure reserve priority for our next event. See you guys for some practice over the coming weeks.
1.) NOVA-0479 / @llNovall (#4)
2.) JDMKing13 / @JDMKING13 (#9)
3.) kgffty / @Kgffy (#84)
4.) DRD_Niagara / @Buffalo_DRD (#78)
5.) Sand_68 / @socalnatv (#68)
6.) DUB-L-DEE / @DublDee (#33)
7.) Cdn_Sweet_Tee / @CdnSweetTee (#22)
8.) DucatiRobb / @Bologna_Duc (#88)
9.) Fudman420 / @Fudman420 (#42)
10.) Rauljimenez76 / @Noob01_lmdead (#12)
11.) cesarr64 / @cesarr64 (#64)
12.) GTP_WorstDriver / @Worst_Driver (#13)
13.) gkgamer / @gkgamer (#27)
14.) clutch_n_load6 / @PeekabooRacin (#24)
15.) Wetroadracer / @Wetroadracer (#187)
16.) Phlano_099 / @Phlano099 (#99)
17.) MrDonovan / @MrDonovan (#46)
18.) radliffpower / @radliffracing (#85)
19.) mac1032763 / @Mac1032763 (#420)
20.) R1600Turbo / @CodeRedR51 (#62)
21.) GTP_RACECAR / @RACECAR (#32)
22.) Crispy_Racing / @Crispy Racing (#26)
23.) Thumpleton (THMP) / @THMP (#003)
24.) Ridger23 / @bublyman (#7)
25.) Dragonwhisky / @Dragonwhisky (#5)

 

[llNovall]

Event #3 Race Details
January 10th, 2025, 9pm est
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Evening,
S13, Sunny with a Few Monsoon Clouds
22 Laps per Race​

Below are the details for Event #3 at Laguina Seca on Friday, Januarym, 10th, 2025.
Drivers are encouraged and reminded to confirm their attendance status as soon as possible to secure their spot on the grid for race night or Reserve Priority. Be reminded, this series runs on a "first to confirm" priority. First 16 drivers to confirm are guaranteed a grid spot. All additional drivers that confirm thereafter will be marked as Reserve drivers with priority based on order confirmed. Be sure to confirm your attendance as early as possible. We are currently sitting at 19 drivers confirmed for Event #3. All additional drivers to confirm will be on Reserve status for this event.

I will be hosting practice sessions in the afternoons periodically over the next few weeks, and am sure there will be other rooms open during the evening prime-time. Get those laps in and be ready.

Date: January 10th, 2025 at 9pm est
Track: Laguna Seca Raceway
Conditions: Evening, Sunny with a Few Monsoon Clouds
Laps: 22
Target Lap Times: 1:28's (possible 1:27's)
(See Section 1, Tab 1.3 for Lobby Settings)

Track Map and Boundaries

Keep 2 wheels on or within the white line where curbing is not present, or on the curbs where they are present at all times, except where it is specifically noted otherwise. The white line and curbing is considered legal track surface. Failure to comply to track boundaries could result in penalties if infractions are witnessed and reported.

Exceptions and Specified areas:
none

REMINDER
For any drivers that care to participate in displaying their Driver Standing for next event, please see the spoiler tab below for details. Please verify your current driver standing on the driver profile page (3rd Post in this thread) or quick reference it in the Spotters Guide above. Please be sure to update your livery prior to each event. If in doubt, simply remove the numbers before the event. See the Spoiler tab below:

Spoiler: Driver Standing Recognition Numbers

Driver Standings Recognition
Drivers will be encouraged, not required, to display their current driver standing going into each event after Event #1, though there will be a few rules and requirements.
Drivers who are interested in diplaying their current standing, should collect the following green digital numbers 0-9.

After scoring is finalized and Post Race report issued, drivers will be cleared to edit their driver standing on their number board along with any award tags. Drivers should apply their Standing on both side's boards and be sure their number is in line with their actual standing in the Championship.
Should look like this:

Rules and requirements:
To maintain accuracy and integrity to this recognition, drivers who choose to add their standing to their car will be required to submit an updated profile picture before each event with their scrutineering tuning sheet. Submissions will be reviewed post event just as I do for the driver regulations.
Drivers can submit this to me at my PSN - NOVA-0479 anytime leading up to the next event.
If a driver forgets to submit the car picture with a standing displayed or has the wrong standing placement displayed , it will result in a 5 point penalty against the overall event score. This has to be in place to ensure that those who want to display their standing, maintains the attention and accuracy for it to be credible.
If choosing to display, be sure your edited livery is correct, accurate, and saved prior to each event. If unsure or not interested in displaying your standing, simply leave it blank or just apply double zeros.
The profile pictures will not be used for the Driver profile page, only for scrutineering to maintain the integrity of this recognition.
Again, this is optional, but if done correctly, it will be a great way to know who is where in the standings as the season unfolds.

Roster/Drivers Confirmed
as of 12/17/24 at 11:51pm est

NOVA-0479 / @llNovall (#4)
2.) JDMKing13 / @JDMKING13 (#9)
3.) kgffty / @Kgffy (#84)
4.) DRD_Niagara / @Buffalo_DRD (#78)
5.) Sand_68 / @socalnatv (#68)
6.) DUB-L-DEE / @DublDee (#33)
7.) Cdn_Sweet_Tee / @CdnSweetTee (#22)
8.) DucatiRobb / @Bologna_Duc (#88)
9.) Fudman420 / @Fudman420 (#42)
10.) Rauljimenez76 / @Noob01_lmdead (#12)
11.) cesarr64 / @cesarr64 (#64)
12.) GTP_WorstDriver / @Worst_Driver (#13)
13.) gkgamer / @gkgamer (#27)
14.) clutch_n_load6 / @PeekabooRacin (#24)
15.) Wetroadracer / @Wetroadracer (#187)
16.) Phlano_099 / @Phlano099 (#99)
17.) MrDonovan / @MrDonovan (#46)
18.) radliffpower / @radliffracing (#85)
19.) mac1032763 / @Mac1032763 (#420)
20.) R1600Turbo / @CodeRedR51 (#62)
21.) GTP_RACECAR / @RACECAR (#32)
22.) Crispy_Racing / @Crispy Racing (#26)
23.) Thumpleton (THMP) / @THMP (#003)
24.) Ridger23 / @bublyman (#7)
25.) Dragonwhisky / @Dragonwhisky (#5)