Ya, with how iRacing treats the clutch, I set up my iRacing settings as tho I don’t have one. This is saying something substantial because I love using my clutch. Still looking for your manual series.
I'll revisit the shifter series idea in the fall. I have a few ideas and need to do a bunch of testing but I think if folks wanted an outlet to race with others having the same experience there would be some great racing. GT7 is much more forgiving with the clutch and shifter than GTS, and I don't find myself inexplicably missing shifts. As a result, some cars are actually faster even if you are dancing with the clutch and brake, which is really cool. This year has gotten away from me between work and now I'm about to start the rush part of real race season. I'm actually coming off a bit of a break as I haven't raced since June, but I'll be at Lime Rock four out of the next six weekends; and it doesn't slow down again until after mid-October. So if something is going to come together I would be looking toward that time.
No worries sir. I too have been struggling to find the interest to put laps in on GT7....espe ially with ACC having me hooked as of late. So much more immersive and raw. It's made it harder and harder to come back to GT7. I know Sand has had it as well, but I was hoping we could finish the season strong, but I'm not going to hold anyone hostage to it. I wholly regret and wish I would have forged on to finish on GTSport. But, so much anticipation and excitement couldn't hold us back from moving on to GT7....only to be let down on the expectations we had for it. The Porsche series is nearing us close, and will likely be shelved in regards to running on GT7 until PD decides to get the pollish on it. I will continue the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge as long as the numbers hold strong, at least 12 on the grid at Qualifying, but as I said in another post, if it does start to fade, I'll kill it off before it runs out a slow death.
I confirmoGT7 Season 3
Porsche GT3 Supercup Challenge
Event #11
at Lago Maggiore GP
Friday, August 5th, 2022
at 9:00pm est
Confirmation Reminder Post
Alright Gentlemen,
2 Events to go before our Season 3 comes to a close. This Friday, we are at Lago Maggiore for the large GP layout.
I'd ask that all drivers please continue to carefully review the Interim Race and Start Procedures Link to re-familiarize yourselves with the qualifying procedures and the 2x2 rolling start. See the specific start point and details within the Confirmation Reminder in the tab below.
Please confirm your status by posting here in the thread or via PSN message that you "will" or "will not" be racing by 5pm Thursday (day before race night) to secure your grid spot and/or to adhere to the absentee policy.
Below are links for easy reference for policies, procedures, and series information for anyone who needs them.
1st Post of Thread (All series information can be found here)
Confirmation and Absentee Policy
Reserve Driver Process and Information
Be sure to check your specs:
Next Event Ballast and Weight Chart
Event Details:
Track: Lago Maggiore GP
Conditions: preset, late morning, SO7
Laps: 21 laps
(1 formation/start lap, then 20 laps to equal 40 minutes +)
Car: '16 Porsche 911 GT3RS
(See bottom of first post for "Quick Link" for a build list of required parts)
Tuning: Permitted
ABS: Allowed/NO other aids
Rolling Start Point
The lead row may start/accelerate at the bridge at the "Lago Maggiore Bridge/banner after the S's on the downhill straightaway.. Drivers may warm tires by gently weaving up to turn 6 (entrance of first S sequence) , and everyone should begin getting into 2x2 formation between turns 8 to 9.
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-All drivers following must NOT jump the start...wait for the driver in front of you to accelerate or be sure to time it properly.
-the race start will be reviewed after every race. Any Drivers deemed to have jumped the start, gaining a significant advantage or causing incident will be issued a minimum 10 point penalty assessed against their overall score for the night.
-In the event of a major incident, drivers involved are asked to type or come over the mic and request a Restart Caution. The Race Director will instruct, over the mic, for all drivers to regroup in order of current placement when the Restart Caution is ordered (not qualifying order), and which side odd and even places are to form up. Drivers may warm tires, but must be in 2x2 formation by the start/finish line. Lead driver will set and hold the pace at 50mph, and will restart at the predetermined start point noted above.
-If an incident occurs again, drivers are to resume racing and the restart will be reviewed post event.
-This is the only circumstance for a Caution to be issued in this series.
A reminder to the Reserve Drivers:
-open/available grid spot priority on race night is given to the Reserve drivers who confirm their availability first. Whether you confirmed early, or after the Confirmation Reminder Post is posted, your confirmation of availability date and time will be referenced for priority on race night. Confirm early to give you the best chances to race if abcense(s) occurs.
Anyone with a 👍 has been confirmed and noted to be present for Friday, August 5th. Everyone else, please confirm, here in the thread or via PSN message, that you "will" or "will not" make it no later than 5pm est Thursday (day before race night)Please reply either way
Looking forward to our next race at:
See Above^^^
<<(Link has all Race Night Information to set up for practice.) See you all on track.
👍= will be present
(X)= notified of absence
(?)= Questionable
👍 @llNovall /II-NOVA-II (Platinum)
👍 @Phlano099 /@Phlano_099 (Platinum)
👍 @Roman_GT23 /Roman_GT23 (Platinum)
@MrDonovan /MrDonovan (Gold)
@Yugofan /Yugofan (Platinum)
👍 @Harry Rowley /Harry_Rowley_10 (Platinum)
@Noob01_lmdead /rauljimenez76 (Platinum)
(X) @socalnatv /Sand_68 (Platinum) 2nd
👍 @fruitloop31 / fruitloop31 (Platinum)
@JDMKING13 / jdmking13 (Gold)
@Rob Brown /no1needs2perish (Platinum)
@Trickybrewer/ Trickybrewer (Platinum)
(X) @Kgffy / kgffty (Platinum) 1st
👍 @Xradkins/ Xrad-11 (Platinum)
👍 @Bologna_Duc / Bologna_Duc (Platinum)
@Valex /Valex997 (Platinum)
Reserve Drivers (no specific priority order)
@MikeGrove / (Platinum)
@aedenmaddok /aedonmaddok (Gold)
@Kermit_2142 /Kermit_2142 (Platinum)
@SydViscus / Sydviscus (Gold)
@ruggermole / ruggermole (Gold)
@rsrgse / rsrgse (Platinum)
@Track_King47 / (Gold)
@CRC_Tony / Tony_Crays (Gold)
I plan to have a few late afternoon practices this week after work...between 4-5pm est.. Hope to see some of you then.
To all the Reserve Drivers:
At least 2 drivers are currently needed for this event. Please reply if you are availableand interested in racing this Friday at Monza.
See you all on track.👍
Exactly why I didn't go the PC/iRacing route...way too expensive for my taste. Considering a decent PC starts at around $1300, PS5 is a bargain at $400-500 and has the built in community. And, with the majority of our community and friends residing on Playstation, I couldn't see moving on to PC to try and start from scratch. Moving our racing community from one title to another is difficult enough, but a complete reboot seemed near impossible. I am hopeful we can get a strong roster for ACC and that it has the pull, interest, and and competitiveness we've had before. Time will tell. See ya Friday.
Thanks for the reply sir. Hope to catch you next time.
I appreciate your input and feeling on the matter Harry. And I'd have to agree. Sadly, GT7 has completely dropped the ball and for me, has failed on our expectations on every aspect except maybe the graphics. Unfortunately, our migration attempt to GT7 has had to overcome so many hurdles that I believe overall interest has just trailed off. Not sure we can get back that magic formula of the parity racing we had with GTSport on this title. Harder to adjust, and even harder to gauge how each driver from before can adapt. The Michelin series does still have some hope since we time trialed and manipulated the cars and drivers to the best that we could to establish parity within the limits afforded us on GT7. Hopefully that series can endure, but based on last event's attendance, I'm less than optimistic.
We won't let the night go to waste for those who are available. 😉
Sometimes sitting in the chair is a form of mental sanity. But that too starts to fade without some competition. Hope to see some some of you on Friday somewhere in the internet.
I’ll be there Friday but happy to step aside if we had any reserves looking to race. Suck it @Phlano099 !Best line ever: Feels more like a burr on my scrotum….
Just come race the last two races, don't be a Gary, Gary
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Sounds good Gary. Plan on racing, as I'm not expecting the grid to be completely full....though we are getting close to the needed number. We're at 11 and still need @JDMKING13 and @MrDonovan to reply.
We're racing tonight. We have the 12 needed. See ya at 9pm est.
