Spinning Arrows Club. Thursday night casual racing.Open

[FergusMik]

My master list:
1971 Plymouth Duster (slant six)
1981 Honda Civic 3dr (first new car)
1979 Plymouth Volare Wagon (318)
1985 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup
1989 Ford Tempo
1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4wd
1995 Nissan Altima
1998 Hyundai Accent
2003 Dodge Caravan
1980 Austin Mini 1000
2001 Pontiac Sunfire (still have it, thing wont die, lol)
2012 Hyundai Accent Hatch (current car)

Plus a plethora of motorcycles over the years (Really wishing for a good new bike racing game for ps3 or ps4 anytime soon)

 

[simalive]

For the Suzuka event, please put me down for HSV

Also, what post # should I refer to for the Suzuka event rules?

Thx!

 

[MRTeam]

For the Suzuka event, please put me down for HSV

Also, what post # should I refer to for the Suzuka event rules?

Thx!

Ok, another HSV driver. great
As far as the GT 500 Announcement Sheet. Stand by. I'm kind of away from my main desk.

They key rules to keep in mind.
60 laps
Penalties strong
Fuel/tires Normal
Tire Compound change ON
No qualifying session
Boost off
Slip stream real
600 PP or 570 HP
The only driving aid is ABS.

Tuning is allowed.

So for now concentrate on finding a car and doing some practicing around the circuit.
If you want set up a room and do 30 laps. Save the replay and watch the numbers.

For everyone. Don't get burned out. Relax, get away from the race.
All professional race car drivers to. It's summer time. Enjoy it.

I'm hoping Thursday nights Casual will be as Casual as possible.
I may postpone the 5 lap around Suzuka with our GT500 cars to help all of us relax.



ADDED: I still need to review the GT 300 replays and pick a few photos.
A task that's not as easy with all the great racing.

Yeah, everyone relax and watch the replays. They're awesome.

 

[alcheng]

Ok, another HSV driver. great
As far as the GT 500 Announcement Sheet. Stand by. I'm kind of away from my main desk.

They key rules to keep in mind.
60 laps
Penalties strong
Fuel/tires Normal
Tire Compound change ON
No qualifying session
Boost off
Slip stream real
600 PP or 570 HP
The only driving aid is ABS.

Tuning is allowed.

So for now concentrate on finding a car and doing some practicing around the circuit.
If you want set up a room and do 30 laps. Save the replay and watch the numbers.

For everyone. Don't get burned out. Relax, get away from the race.
All professional race car drivers to. It's summer time. Enjoy it.

I'm hoping Thursday nights Casual will be as Casual as possible.

I may postpone the 5 lap around Suzuka with our GT500 cars to help all of us relax.

let's do a bumper car race on Thur. strong slip stream no penalty no car damage with a compact hatch for 10 laps!!

 

[MRTeam]

Better yet, We'll use our Honda Fit at the GT Arena.
I think a few Karts could get mixed in too.

Anyone think driving around Trail Mountain with Karts would be fun? 💡
I know we tried Karts around Suzuka East. 5 laps went fast. 👍

 

[alcheng]

Better yet, We'll use our Honda Fit at the GT Arena.
I think a few Karts could get mixed in too.

Anyone think driving around Trail Mountain with Karts would be fun? 💡
I know we tried Karts around Suzuka East. 5 laps went fast. 👍

or karting @ Autumn Ring.. would be fun too

 

[MRTeam]

Yeah, that could work too.
Who knows a whole night of relaxing Karts.

You guys decide or get in any special requests before tonight.

 

[alcheng]

Yeah, that could work too.
Who knows a whole night of relaxing Karts.

You guys decide or get in any special requests before tonight.

another fun race we can do is using one-made, choose a street car with low hp (less than 200) with comfort soft, turn on boost, slipstream and no-penalty.

just for fun no rule no nothing just mess around for 5-6 laps.

it's gonna be very very fun!!

 

[Ole]

ok soooooo
due to some "missteps" this weekend
my Woodone Sponsor has decided to "go another direction"
sooooo
congrats to the new Woodone GT-R driver whoever it is...

I will be manning the unsponsored #56 Nissan GT-R

 

[MRTeam]

Damn, I like the shot.
Just enough exposure to capture the speed yet preserve the image. 👍

 

[Jerryman692]

Tiger, what level are you going to set up the grip reduction for the room?
Thanks

 

[alcheng]

Tiger, what level are you going to set up the grip reduction for the room?
Thanks

tire wear is normal and grip on curb is real.

 

[MRTeam]

Yes and yes.

 

[MRTeam]

Gentlemen on the grid........all 16 of you. 👍
Ohhh, just start the darn engines and let's get it on.

 

[MRTeam]

 

[MRTeam]

 

[MRTeam]

 

[MRTeam]

 

[MRTeam]

 

[MRTeam]

 

[MRTeam]

 

[Oswald07]

Great video

 

[MRTeam]

I will have our thursday night relaxation agenda posted tonight.
The Suzuka Grand Event also.

I may also hint at an event(Main or Grand) planned for Spa-Francorchamps.
Probaly October.

stockerace has been bugging me for months about racing RUFs.
Probably Nurburgring F1 circut in september.

 

[MRTeam]

Alright late as usual.


Alright Gentlemen here is the agenda for our August 7th Casual Night

Around 8:00 PM EST U.S. time

All races will be 5 laps unless noted.

This week we slow down a little in an effort to relax after last Thursday night's Main Event. Again thanks to everyone who came out. Also thanks to those for being patient enough to find a way around my psycho-mobile.

400 PP You may have to detune a car
425 PP
450 PP
One car model---Our one and lonely Honda Fit RS 2010. 360 PP Track Trial Mountain.
460 PP
480 PP
500 PP
One favorite car that we've owned or something close to it. 450 PP. Track Laguna Seca. 10 laps.
No restrictions except Nitrous
For those that maybe joining us late. We'll run the PPs again.
425 PP
480 PP

The last race of the night.
One make race Racing Kart Junior Track: Autumn Ring Full 5 laps.

💡 Heads up. Some more folks are sending in FR request(s) so the room could fill up quick.
If you get the error 'room is full' please be patient. Usually on Casual Nights folks come and go through out the night. Hang in there.

Also thanks to a great tip from one of our newest members.
It is possible to turn off the 'names above the cars during online racing.
Once you enter the room, select Spectator view. Scroll to the right and click on quick options.
Scroll down(near the bottom) till you find the option(Display Driver Name). Turn that option off.
Then exit the options screen and once again exit spectator view.

Ok, once again print this out and let's have fun. 👍 and last but not least

 

[alcheng]

I will have our thursday night relaxation agenda posted tonight.
The Suzuka Grand Event also.

I may also hint at an event(Main or Grand) planned for Spa-Francorchamps.
Probaly October.

stockerace has been bugging me for months about racing RUFs.
Probably Nurburgring F1 circut in september.

GT3 sports car around Spa would be fun

 

[MRTeam]

Ok, the Grand Event.

GT 500 Endurance race at Suzuka

August 28th we fly to Japan again to pay tribute to one of Japan's biggest races in their Super GT schedule. Which by the way will be held that weekend. August 30-31.

August 28th 8:00 PM EST U.S. time
Track: Suzuka

Track conditions: Sunny and dry with no adverse weather expected.
Start time will 10:30 Japan time.
Track temperature is 77 F

The race will be 60 laps.
Race day agenda:
7:45 PM-8:00 PM EST cars and drivers on the track. If you want a few practice laps. Be on track before 8:00 PM EST.

The race will start with NO qualifying session.
Grid order: Slowest first.
Start type: Grid Start

Penalty: Strong.
Visible Damage: Off
Mechanical Damage: Light
Pit Stop: At least 1 stop
Require tire change type: ON
Boost: OFF
Grip Reduction: Real
Tire/Fuel Wear: Normal
Slip Stream: Real
No laughing gas

Driving Aids: Only ABS

Vehicles: Super GT 500 2006-2008. Honda HSV-10, Lexus SC 430, Nissian GT-Rs
The included trailer has each car. Base Models included.

Tech specs. 600 PP or 570. which ever is the highest.
Vehicle Tuning is allowed.

As of right now August 5th 12:20 PM EST Will update as we get closer.

Team Honda: 2 remaining
tarkus1 Ultra Purple Cosmic HSV-010
simalive Formula One Red HSV-010
FergusMik Raybrig HSV-010




Team Lexus: 2 remaining
tjger BANDAI SC430
MannYhAvitZ PETRONAS Tom's SC430
dlptgk DENSO Sard SC430




Team Nissian: Full
mazda3pro Yellow Hat GT-R
jerryman 692 Calsonic Impul GT-R
LR_LR_BASTART Woodland Green Clarion GT-R
ZiceDemon42 Motual GT-R
gordonnation XANAVI NISMO GT-R

Slot # 16 alexmavis Team Nissian 👍





This Grand Event Announcement Sheet will be updated as we get closer so stay tuned.

Gentlemen this race will be about planning and quick thinking.
So plan ahead. What you intend to accomplish at the start, middle of the race, and the final stint.
Quick thinking will be about changing your 'plan ahead plan' because of grid position, traffic, and your car's overall health. ie. Horsepower loss due to oil wear..

This is an Official Announcement Sheet from your Spinning Arrows Club Management Team.
Always striving for the best

Print this out and let's put on a show for the fans.

 

[FergusMik]

Ok, the Grand Event.

GT 500 Endurance race at Suzuka



August 28th we fly to Japan again to pay tribute to one of Japan's biggest races in their Super GT schedule. Which by the way will be held that weekend. August 30-31.

August 28th 8:00 PM EST U.S. time
Track: Suzuka

Track conditions: Sunny and dry with no adverse weather expected.
Start time will 10:30 Japan time.
Track temperature is 77 F

The race will be 60 laps.
Race day agenda:
7:45 PM-8:00 PM EST cars and drivers on the track. If you want a few practice laps. Be on track before 8:00 PM EST.

The race will start with NO qualifying session.
Grid order: Slowest first.
Start type: Grid Start

Penalty: Strong.
Visible Damage: Off
Mechanical Damage: Light
Pit Stop: 1
Require tire change type: ON
Boost: OFF
Grip Reduction: Real
Tire/Fuel Wear: Normal
Slip Stream: Real
No laughing gas

Driving Aids: Only ABS

Vehicles: Super GT 500 2006-2008. Honda HSV-10, Lexus SC 430, Nissian GT-Rs
The included trailer has each car. Base Models included.

Tech specs. 600 PP or 570. which ever is the highest.
Vehicle Tuning is allowed.

As of right now August 4th 6:10 PM EST Will update as we get closer.

Team Honda:
tarkus1
simalive




Team Lexus:
tjger BANDAI SC430
Manny PETRONAS Tom's SC430
dlptgk DENSO Sard SC430




Team Nissian:
mazda3pro Yellow Hat GT-R
jerryman 692 Calsonic Impul GT-R
LR_LR_BASTART Woodland Green Clarion GT-R
ZiceDemon42 Motual GT-R
gordonnation XANAVI NISMO GT-R


Driver(s) Hoping to sign with a manufacture.
alexmavis Nissian.


This Grand Event Announcement Sheet will be updated as we get closer so stay tuned.

Did I get fired from team Honda?

 

[tarkus1]

Did I get fired from team Honda?

certainly not. Team Honda welcomes you. Besides, if anyone would get fired from a team, it would be me!

 

[MRTeam]

Sorry if I missed you.
Thanks for catching it along with the BOSS.

One question for Team Honda do you know which car your driving or will it be the Base Models?

 

[MRTeam]

Ok this is something I put together back on page 42 post 1258.


Suzuka
Ok here's my view of the circuit and what you need to tame it.
First you should drive the circuit in a slow car and soak in everything. Notice the main straight is down hill. The 'Ss' are up hill. The run off areas. There are only three. Turn 1, the 'spoon section, and the high speed R134 corner.

The first corner of any race is always crucial, but not the end of your racing day. Pole position will line up on the outside along with grid positions 3,5,7,etc. You have an advantage. You have the runoff area to use if a bottleneck develops at the start. Use it or risk getting bumped badly. Those of you in grid positions 2,4,6,etc. you are on the edge. You have nothing to escape the mayhem. Your survival hinges on getting to the corner and establishing a line with all four tires on the track. Don't even attempt trying to ride the inside curbs. Those behind you will try to squeeze a pass around you which will end up forcing you into the grass.

The 'S section. Learn it and understand it. It is uphill. Patience through it is your friend. If the car in front shuts the door, respect it. Choose another section to make your move.
The section leading to the bridge can be tricky with a sand trap waiting for you.
The hair pin. You want to hit this corner perfectly. Because the next sections will be all about speed.

The Spoon. It has a runoff area. Use it. Straddling the short strip of grass between the track and the runoff is asking for trouble.

R134. Get it right and you carry your speed to the final chicane. Get it wrong and the runoff area is your safety net.
The final chicane. A tight S which should be labeled 'short cut' penalty.
That's a brief summary of the track. I'll leave it up to you to find the other characteristics unique to Suzuka.

Cars. Pick the one you enjoy driving. I'll either be driving a Lexus 430 or a GT-R. Each car will have it's own strengths and weaknesses. Each car can be tuned in a variety of HP/Torque configurations. Power to weight ratios range in the low .90s.

Transmission, transmission, transmission. I can not say it enough. The gears you choose will decide everything. There are numerous gear tuning methods out there. Use each one and test. They're great. However, Suzuka is a different track so some gear ratios will need to be individually tuned. The Ss section is uphill. Yes GT6 will model you car going up hill. Don't lug the engine down. You need to watch your HP/Torque curve and tweak your gears accordingly. Use the data logger. Its amazing what it will reveal.

Manual vs Automatic. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. After 50 laps the real manual drivers will reveal themselves. I'll be using an automatic tuned to shift like a manual. Sorry that info is still classified.
Fuel will play a part. You need to know how much a splash and dash is.

If we were running teams it is possible to run 50 laps on one tank of fuel.
Tires. Always a factor in every race. If you screw up your settings the Ss will tell you. Front tires will take more punishment than the backs.

Down force. You will need it. So test with both low and medium settings and watch your SECTOR times.

Don't concentrate your tuning on overall lap times. Suzuka demands a balanced approach. You can not tune for the high speed sections and ignore the slower sections.

Braking points. Huh, as the race progresses your braking points will change. So don't concentrate on the young lady in the stands with the two large..... Big Gulps. She may not be there next lap around. They need to be refilled.

Engine health will also play a part in your overall race strategy. All of us lost HP after only an hour of racing at Lemans. Suzuka is no different.

Pit stops. Use them to gain an advantage. If you find yourself behind a slower car, pit and open up a clean track in front of you. My team will call me in three times. The pit window(s) is classified.

Ok, enough of me talking. If you need some experience and cash. Go to the International A races, scroll down to the Group GT 3 races. Suzuka is the last race. At 200% log in and five laps to win you should get a good idea what your doing right and wrong. Then compare yourself online AND USE THE DATA LOGGER

You may want to print this out.