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Those stupid sausages man 😂 they really are annoying as hell.
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SNAIL Michelin Pilot Challenge 2024, "PS5 Users Only", GS/GT4 Monthly Series on Friday Nights 9pm EST, **Recruiting New Drivers**Open
- Thread starter llNovall
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- DRD_Niagara
Michelin Pilot Challenge 2024 - Presented by SNAIL
Hosted by PSN: NOVA-0479
Event #2 / Race #2 Recap
Event #2 - Watkins Glen International
Friday, December 13th, 2024
Preamble:
It's been a busy week with Christmas around the corner so I apologize for keeping you Snails waiting on the recap for our 2nd race of last weekend. I'll try to make it worth the wait.
Lap#1:
Race #2 gets underway with the reverse grid order rule in effect. @DublDee finds himself on pole sharing the front row with @cesarr64 . @radliffracing and @Wetroadracer find themselves on the 2nd row.
@Wetroadracer came into the Bus-Stop for the first time a little too hot on the outside. Some cones went flying and littered the track for most of the race.
@DublDee and @radliffracing got away cleanly. @cesarr64 dropped a couple spots, that means that @CdnSweetTee finds herself in 3rd place, leading the pack.
Lap #4:
The next two pictures taken from the same location at the same point in time. We can see @radliffracing applying pressure to a race leading @DublDee .
And panning the camera to the left 90 degrees, we see @CdnSweetTee leading @JDMKING13 and the rest of the field.
Still on Lap #4:
Just after the previous pictures were taken, @radliffracing made heavy contact with the wall entering Sector #4 causing him to lose speed.
This allowed @CdnSweetTee to move into 2nd place thus providing us with a a moment that will live in the annals of @llNovall 's Snail Series History. We have a husband/wife duo running 1st and 2nd in an official @llNovall Series event.
Unfortunately, the moment would last about 8 seconds as @JDMKING13 got a wicked exit coming out of Turn #11 that would allow him to split the double-guard of @CdnSweetTee and @radliffracing and going from 4th to 2nd spot.
Lap #5:
@radliffracing appears to be rattled. He spins at Turn #1 of Lap #5. Being the classy guy he is, he's conservative re-entering the track and unfortunately would drop to 16th position after additional complications at the following Bus-Stop.
Still on Lap #5:
Now we're having fun. Check this out, probably my favorite picture in our series thus far.
Find yourself a dance partner and put your foot to the floor. We've got side by side battles between @Worst_Driver and @Bologna_Duc . Another side-by-side battle 20 feet back between @Noob01_lmdead and @Buffalo_DRD . And just beyond them, another one between @CodeRedR51 and @Mac1032763 . All heading towards the Bus-Stop.
And on the other side of the Bus-Stop, positions were won and lost but everybody survives to continue their battles.
Lap #7:
By Lap #7, @Bologna_Duc managed to catch up with the group ahead consisting of @socalnatv and @Kgffy . So @Worst_Driver lost his dance partner but the rest of us still going at it.
At the end of Lap#7:
@Noob01_lmdead and @Buffalo_DRD are still door-to-door and battling for the 10th position. I was sad to see @Noob01_lmdead lose a little grip at Turn #1 of Lap #8 and drop a few positions. At the end of the day, we all want decent results but you give me 3 or 4 laps like this in a race and I'm logging off pretty happy at the end of the night regardless of where I finished.
Lap #9:
From the door-to-door battles listed above, the one between @CodeRedR51 and @Mac1032763 lasted the longest to the end of Lap #9, until @Mac1032763 got spinning just as @DublDee did in the first race. Almost triggering the pit-entry sequence.
Lap #13:
At this point, @DublDee is still leading with a decent gap over @THMP . But the battle for 3rd place is now red hot between @JDMKING13 and @llNovall . Another multi-lap battle with several position changes.
Lap #15:
@llNovall and @JDMKING13 are still going at it full throttle and neither of them giving anything away for free. There was a time I was hoping that with their fighting, I might be able to close the gap and get to them but then I had my hands full with @Worst_Driver and @Bologna_Duc hot on my tail.
Still Lap #15:
Same moment in time captured from the previous photo shows exactly where race leader @DublDee and current 2nd place driver @THMP are in relation to the @llNovall / @JDMKING13 battle.
Lap #16:
Still some positions to be won and lost. @Mac1032763 is just wrapping up his 16th lap and @Noob01_lmdead is now side-by-side overtaking @CdnSweetTee to move into 12th spot.
Lap #17:
@DublDee sees the checkered flag. I mentioned I got a chuckle when writing up the Race #1 recap when I saw him almost entering the pits but there was nothing funny about this race. He goes wire to wire for the win while picking up valuable points for himself and for White Knuckle Motorsports.
And really, does anybody deserve it more? I know I can log onto my PS5 on most nights and I see him hosting practice lobbies. Maybe some bad luck struck him early but the right guy won this race.
Final Event #2 / Race #2 Results Table:
Event #2 / Race #2 Broadcast:
Final Thoughts:
Merry Christmas to all.
PSN: DRD_Niagara
Director of Media Relations
Hosted by PSN: NOVA-0479
Event #2 / Race #2 Recap
Event #2 - Watkins Glen International
Friday, December 13th, 2024
Preamble:
It's been a busy week with Christmas around the corner so I apologize for keeping you Snails waiting on the recap for our 2nd race of last weekend. I'll try to make it worth the wait.
Lap#1:
Race #2 gets underway with the reverse grid order rule in effect. @DublDee finds himself on pole sharing the front row with @cesarr64 . @radliffracing and @Wetroadracer find themselves on the 2nd row.
@Wetroadracer came into the Bus-Stop for the first time a little too hot on the outside. Some cones went flying and littered the track for most of the race.
@DublDee and @radliffracing got away cleanly. @cesarr64 dropped a couple spots, that means that @CdnSweetTee finds herself in 3rd place, leading the pack.
Lap #4:
The next two pictures taken from the same location at the same point in time. We can see @radliffracing applying pressure to a race leading @DublDee .
And panning the camera to the left 90 degrees, we see @CdnSweetTee leading @JDMKING13 and the rest of the field.
Still on Lap #4:
Just after the previous pictures were taken, @radliffracing made heavy contact with the wall entering Sector #4 causing him to lose speed.
This allowed @CdnSweetTee to move into 2nd place thus providing us with a a moment that will live in the annals of @llNovall 's Snail Series History. We have a husband/wife duo running 1st and 2nd in an official @llNovall Series event.
Unfortunately, the moment would last about 8 seconds as @JDMKING13 got a wicked exit coming out of Turn #11 that would allow him to split the double-guard of @CdnSweetTee and @radliffracing and going from 4th to 2nd spot.
Lap #5:
@radliffracing appears to be rattled. He spins at Turn #1 of Lap #5. Being the classy guy he is, he's conservative re-entering the track and unfortunately would drop to 16th position after additional complications at the following Bus-Stop.
Still on Lap #5:
Now we're having fun. Check this out, probably my favorite picture in our series thus far.
Find yourself a dance partner and put your foot to the floor. We've got side by side battles between @Worst_Driver and @Bologna_Duc . Another side-by-side battle 20 feet back between @Noob01_lmdead and @Buffalo_DRD . And just beyond them, another one between @CodeRedR51 and @Mac1032763 . All heading towards the Bus-Stop.
And on the other side of the Bus-Stop, positions were won and lost but everybody survives to continue their battles.
Lap #7:
By Lap #7, @Bologna_Duc managed to catch up with the group ahead consisting of @socalnatv and @Kgffy . So @Worst_Driver lost his dance partner but the rest of us still going at it.
At the end of Lap#7:
@Noob01_lmdead and @Buffalo_DRD are still door-to-door and battling for the 10th position. I was sad to see @Noob01_lmdead lose a little grip at Turn #1 of Lap #8 and drop a few positions. At the end of the day, we all want decent results but you give me 3 or 4 laps like this in a race and I'm logging off pretty happy at the end of the night regardless of where I finished.
Lap #9:
From the door-to-door battles listed above, the one between @CodeRedR51 and @Mac1032763 lasted the longest to the end of Lap #9, until @Mac1032763 got spinning just as @DublDee did in the first race. Almost triggering the pit-entry sequence.
Lap #13:
At this point, @DublDee is still leading with a decent gap over @THMP . But the battle for 3rd place is now red hot between @JDMKING13 and @llNovall . Another multi-lap battle with several position changes.
Lap #15:
@llNovall and @JDMKING13 are still going at it full throttle and neither of them giving anything away for free. There was a time I was hoping that with their fighting, I might be able to close the gap and get to them but then I had my hands full with @Worst_Driver and @Bologna_Duc hot on my tail.
Still Lap #15:
Same moment in time captured from the previous photo shows exactly where race leader @DublDee and current 2nd place driver @THMP are in relation to the @llNovall / @JDMKING13 battle.
Lap #16:
Still some positions to be won and lost. @Mac1032763 is just wrapping up his 16th lap and @Noob01_lmdead is now side-by-side overtaking @CdnSweetTee to move into 12th spot.
Lap #17:
@DublDee sees the checkered flag. I mentioned I got a chuckle when writing up the Race #1 recap when I saw him almost entering the pits but there was nothing funny about this race. He goes wire to wire for the win while picking up valuable points for himself and for White Knuckle Motorsports.
And really, does anybody deserve it more? I know I can log onto my PS5 on most nights and I see him hosting practice lobbies. Maybe some bad luck struck him early but the right guy won this race.
Final Event #2 / Race #2 Results Table:
Event #2 / Race #2 Broadcast:
Final Thoughts:
- I find the Broadcast part the most difficult. When I review the tape to grab my pictures, I make notes on sequences to capture in the broadcast but there were a lot of close, lengthy, door-to-door battles in this race and I hope I've captured them appropriately.
- Looking for more racing action as we await Event #3 of this series? Look no further than Snail's Sunday Night Spec League. (I will continue to plug the Sunday League until I see some signups)
- As it stands, I have a schedule conflict for Laguna Seca on January 10th. I'll hold onto my grid spot for the time being in the event something changes for me but it's likely that a reserve driver will find their way onto the grid. I'll keep you posted as the date nears.
Merry Christmas to all.
PSN: DRD_Niagara
Director of Media Relations
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- 5,670
- Edison NJ
- jdmking13
- Lucid killer 58
Amazing work bro!!! @Buffalo_DRD
- 1,291
- Saskatchewan
- DUB-L-DEE
Hey Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate that! Could’ve had much better results with less mistakes in race 1, but for me the racing in this series makes every event enjoyable regardless of where I finish. Thx again.
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- Ohio
- Wetroadracer
- Wetroadracer
Finished these and would like to request to use them as alternative liveries please.
- 594
- Idaho
- Bologna_Duc
- 35,315
- Addison,Texas
- GTP_RACECAR
Small update: Next round is definately a go (If I already haven't Said so). Also, would like a team name change to "RCR Motorsport", felt it better suited my now official online racing presence for this year.
And one question: Can I practice with others even if I am not officially classified?
And one question: Can I practice with others even if I am not officially classified?
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- Sydney, Australia
- MrDonovan
Not yet, but one day… 🤣
- 5,399
- Bel Air, MD
- NOVA-0479
Please be sure to include your team name with your livery.
You can practice without classification. Let me know where your optimal/fast lap/avg lap tines are falling in at 650.00pp. I have enough data and feedback for this event to know if your too fast or too slow. Still need you to run the official tt, but that will help too.
- 5,399
- Bel Air, MD
- NOVA-0479
Quick challenge for anyone wanting to feel what the new 992 GT3RS is compared to other supercars, try this:
-Take the Ferrari F8 out with SM tires, bone stock and run a lap on the Nurburgring.
-Then take the 992 Porsche 911 GT3RS bone stock on SM for a lap or two. Keepmin mind the hp deficit of the Porsche.
The difference in grip is insane between the two cars, and the lap times will reflect as well.
Amazing car!
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- Virginia Beach, VA
- PReC_ErickGTSan
- 5,399
- Bel Air, MD
- NOVA-0479
100%, yes. Please review and follow the sign up and time trial process. Once completed, simply be among the for 16 to confirm for the next race. If not among the 1st 16 drivers, you would be in a reserve status. But yes, you may absolutely join us. Great to see you again.
- 594
- Idaho
- Bologna_Duc
Recent practice, race pace fast laps
- 594
- Idaho
- Bologna_Duc
Happy New Years drivers. May all your laps be error free!
- 5,399
- Bel Air, MD
- NOVA-0479
@Buffalo_DRD
Finally had a chance to sit down to read thru your race recaps and watch your broadcasts. Awesome job all around!! So much detail and you captured the battles across the field very well. @THMP and @Bologna_Duc had an outright dogfight for 1st place in R1. That was a very fun watch. And myself and @JDMKING13 had ours in R2.
Again, thank you so much for the effort and time afforded for these re-caps and broadcasts. For anyone that has not done these, they are very time consuming. The time it takes to review the replays, take pictures, and chronicle the details takes a huge effort, and then to go back again to broadcast each race in its entirety....you get the idea. Easily 4-5 hours invested, at least. So when I say how appreciative I am for the efforts, I sincerely mean it. Thanks again sir, and am looking forward to Laguna Seca on Friday.
