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Sorry about the slight delay in announcements.
Another set of great races over the past two weeks! We're coming down to the last three weeks of what has been a pretty exciting inaugural season of the Copen Cup. Let's look back at the past two weeks:
Another set of great races over the past two weeks! We're coming down to the last three weeks of what has been a pretty exciting inaugural season of the Copen Cup. Let's look back at the past two weeks:
Congrats to Kounterstiir and F12 Josh for winning Rounds 10 and 11!
Congrats to our new driver Megg for sweeping both rounds this past week!
And current standings after Week 7 of the Copen Cup!
Come join us next week when the Copens take on Watkins Glen!
Congrats to our new driver Megg for sweeping both rounds this past week!
And current standings after Week 7 of the Copen Cup!
Come join us next week when the Copens take on Watkins Glen!
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Another two weeks have elapsed, another four races come and gone. The excitement never ends!
Tomorrow is our season finale, the Brack 1-hour at Blue Moon Bay Speedway!
And a quick recap of the last two weeks:
Tomorrow is our season finale, the Brack 1-hour at Blue Moon Bay Speedway!
And a quick recap of the last two weeks:
Congrats to Megg and NATune for winning at Watkins Glen!
Congrats to F12 Josh for the full sweep at Big Willow!
And here are the results from the 9th of 10 weeks of the Copen Cup!!
Congrats to F12 Josh for the full sweep at Big Willow!
And here are the results from the 9th of 10 weeks of the Copen Cup!!
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What an exciting season! We're all wrapped up with the Copen Cup's inaugural season and our winner is F12 Josh!
And let's not forget the impressive run in the season finale! Our winner of the Brack's One Hour is Tibbs!
And let's not forget the impressive run in the season finale! Our winner of the Brack's One Hour is Tibbs!
SEASON 2 IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. OP UPDATED.
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Hey drivers! So as some of you know, we were working on a possible small rule/spec change for the Copens revolving around the gearboxes. The community has spoken, 3-2 in favor, of introducing the new change, so here's what's been updated:
Update, 23 Feb 2022
Added Close-Ratio: Low Gearbox to required parts for Daihatsu Copen '02. Drivers may now choose between Close-Ratio: High and Close-Ratio: Low gearboxes on a race-by-race basis.
Updating the OP to reflect this.
Update, 23 Feb 2022
Added Close-Ratio: Low Gearbox to required parts for Daihatsu Copen '02. Drivers may now choose between Close-Ratio: High and Close-Ratio: Low gearboxes on a race-by-race basis.
Updating the OP to reflect this.
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Hiya folks, sorry about the total radio silence. Us folks at SRC have had our heads down and working on keeping the racing experience as top notch as possible.
So quick check in - our finale for the Copen is next Thursday, the 1 hour at Northern Isle race.
This is the current driver rankings for the season.
But that's not all! As we get ready to go into our two month intermission, I've drawn up a number of proposals to consider regarding the future of the Copen Cup.
(From left to right, the "Spec III", the "Spec II" and the "Spec I").
The proposals are as follows:
1) Spec I
The current Copen spec that we have right now, at 70 HP and 1700 lbs with the various associated parts on the car.
Pros: No change and no need to adjust for any new factors besides tracks and physics changes.
Cons: Competitive balance seems to slightly favor using the Short box in most situations, even those where it would lose to the Long box on paper. Still a 70 HP car with all the hiccups that comes with that.
2) Spec 1.5
An in-between for the I and II proposals. Adds the Low-RPM turbo to the required parts for the Copen.
HP goes up to 90, PP goes up to ~370, weight unchanged.
Pros: More power and significantly more torque. Peak power much closer to peak torque and power curve much more consistent across the board, allowing for better corner exit. Forces a more defined gap between the Short and Long boxes, as the car is now capable of stretching its legs out in 5th gear on fast tracks like the Glen.
Cons: Increased power makes the shifting point references a little wonky, drivers may need a brief adjustment period. Significant boost in straightline speed due to the turbo may end up nerfing the Short box into the ground (which would negate the reason for adding it in the first place). Car is also more likely to wheelspin in certain cases.
3) Spec II
Copen + Low RPM turbo + Full Aero
Pros: aero provides a significant boost to the stability of the car, especially with regards to the rear grip in corners. Style points, especially with the Large wing option. All aero is equal function, so A/B parts and custom/A wing would be allowed.
Cons: Added drag may hamper the car's straight line speed, especially with a high aero set-up. These are Copens with only 90 HP and a top speed somewhere in the 110 MPH range on a long enough straight. Aero benefits may not be sufficient for the cost in the car. Requires a new Base Style, which means new liveries, new customization, etc. Your Copen may look like a Fast and Furious ricer by the time the season starts. Added aero tuning may add too much complexity for a league intended to be a simple but challenging one.
4) Gen II / Spec III. Copen RJ
Retire the Spec I Copen (and the 2002 Copen in general) in favor of the Copen RJ VGT with an all new Style and BoP. Copen RJ BOP would be 105 HP and 1499 lbs.
Pros: Vastly improved driving experience, significantly faster overall pace (just slow enough BOP-wise that a fast RJ driver could beat a slow NR-A MX5 driver in a straight-up race). Car comes fully fitted for race spec from the factory, including fully tunable aero, differential and semi-unrestricted suspension options
Cons: Vehicle is worth 1,000,000 credits. Added parts (ballast, restrictor, tyres) brings total to approx. 1,030,000 cr. Pretty inaccessible to drivers who aren't willing to grind or don't have the RJ already. Base Copen by comparison is maybe 50,000 cr. Vehicle being fully tunable means there is a significantly higher emphasis on having a strong set-up rather than just pure driving skill and may clash with the original goal of the Cup.
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Community vote will go up during the intermission period, but I am open to discussion and suggestions in the meanwhile.
So quick check in - our finale for the Copen is next Thursday, the 1 hour at Northern Isle race.
This is the current driver rankings for the season.
But that's not all! As we get ready to go into our two month intermission, I've drawn up a number of proposals to consider regarding the future of the Copen Cup.
(From left to right, the "Spec III", the "Spec II" and the "Spec I").
The proposals are as follows:
1) Spec I
The current Copen spec that we have right now, at 70 HP and 1700 lbs with the various associated parts on the car.
Pros: No change and no need to adjust for any new factors besides tracks and physics changes.
Cons: Competitive balance seems to slightly favor using the Short box in most situations, even those where it would lose to the Long box on paper. Still a 70 HP car with all the hiccups that comes with that.
2) Spec 1.5
An in-between for the I and II proposals. Adds the Low-RPM turbo to the required parts for the Copen.
HP goes up to 90, PP goes up to ~370, weight unchanged.
Pros: More power and significantly more torque. Peak power much closer to peak torque and power curve much more consistent across the board, allowing for better corner exit. Forces a more defined gap between the Short and Long boxes, as the car is now capable of stretching its legs out in 5th gear on fast tracks like the Glen.
Cons: Increased power makes the shifting point references a little wonky, drivers may need a brief adjustment period. Significant boost in straightline speed due to the turbo may end up nerfing the Short box into the ground (which would negate the reason for adding it in the first place). Car is also more likely to wheelspin in certain cases.
3) Spec II
Copen + Low RPM turbo + Full Aero
Pros: aero provides a significant boost to the stability of the car, especially with regards to the rear grip in corners. Style points, especially with the Large wing option. All aero is equal function, so A/B parts and custom/A wing would be allowed.
Cons: Added drag may hamper the car's straight line speed, especially with a high aero set-up. These are Copens with only 90 HP and a top speed somewhere in the 110 MPH range on a long enough straight. Aero benefits may not be sufficient for the cost in the car. Requires a new Base Style, which means new liveries, new customization, etc. Your Copen may look like a Fast and Furious ricer by the time the season starts. Added aero tuning may add too much complexity for a league intended to be a simple but challenging one.
4) Gen II / Spec III. Copen RJ
Retire the Spec I Copen (and the 2002 Copen in general) in favor of the Copen RJ VGT with an all new Style and BoP. Copen RJ BOP would be 105 HP and 1499 lbs.
Pros: Vastly improved driving experience, significantly faster overall pace (just slow enough BOP-wise that a fast RJ driver could beat a slow NR-A MX5 driver in a straight-up race). Car comes fully fitted for race spec from the factory, including fully tunable aero, differential and semi-unrestricted suspension options
Cons: Vehicle is worth 1,000,000 credits. Added parts (ballast, restrictor, tyres) brings total to approx. 1,030,000 cr. Pretty inaccessible to drivers who aren't willing to grind or don't have the RJ already. Base Copen by comparison is maybe 50,000 cr. Vehicle being fully tunable means there is a significantly higher emphasis on having a strong set-up rather than just pure driving skill and may clash with the original goal of the Cup.
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Community vote will go up during the intermission period, but I am open to discussion and suggestions in the meanwhile.
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The Copen Cup's second season has concluded after 12 weeks of intense battles, big moments and very small cars.
A round of applause for the winners of the second season of the Copen Cup!!
🥇 Natune - 401 Pts 🥇
🥈 Megg230 - 363 Pts 🥈
🥉 F12 Josh - 350 Pts 🥉
We are going into our off season and won't be back until August. Cheers until then.
A round of applause for the winners of the second season of the Copen Cup!!
🥇 Natune - 401 Pts 🥇
🥈 Megg230 - 363 Pts 🥈
🥉 F12 Josh - 350 Pts 🥉
We are going into our off season and won't be back until August. Cheers until then.
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Hi folks!! Quick announcement for y'all.
The Spec Sheet for the Copen has changed.
We have removed the Full Control Computer and replaced it with the Sports Computer. This hard caps the power at 70 HP as well as adding a few tenths to the torque value.
We are adding the One-Way Limited-Slip Differential to the required parts list.
The next season opens on August 1, 2023. Registration opens July 1.
The Spec Sheet for the Copen has changed.
We have removed the Full Control Computer and replaced it with the Sports Computer. This hard caps the power at 70 HP as well as adding a few tenths to the torque value.
We are adding the One-Way Limited-Slip Differential to the required parts list.
The next season opens on August 1, 2023. Registration opens July 1.
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Hi folks, we are getting ready to kick off the next season of Spec Racing Club with the first races of the Copen Cup on August 3rd.
The SLP page will be updated accordingly over the next week.
But first, a quick update:
Variable time of day + randomized weather is being added to all races in the season. What this means is that the races won't always be perfect sunny or in broad daylight. Some races are slated for nighttime.
We are also adding a third 1-hour race and dividing the season into trimesters.
See our new schedule below:
The SLP page will be updated accordingly over the next week.
But first, a quick update:
Variable time of day + randomized weather is being added to all races in the season. What this means is that the races won't always be perfect sunny or in broad daylight. Some races are slated for nighttime.
We are also adding a third 1-hour race and dividing the season into trimesters.
See our new schedule below:
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Season 3, Week 1 Recap
Qualifying:
Qualifying:
| Position | Driver | Fastest Lap |
| P1 | natune | 1:11.502 |
| P2 | Dirt_McGirt | 1:11.620 |
| P3 | Obelisk | 1:11.910 |
| P4 | Coxbox | 1:12.083 |
| P5 | acollador98 | 1:12.166 |
| P6 | Jackattack | 1:12.265 |
| P7 | bship78 | 1:12.764 |
| P8 | RacerX | 1:13.020 |
| P9 | Yenkoo85 | 1:13.121 |
Round 1:
Fastest First - Practice / Qualifier / Endurance
Round 2:
Reverse Grid based on Previous Race - Practice / Endurance
Overall:
Top Speed: approx. 102 MPH / 165 km/h
Session Record: 1:11.006 by Dirt_McGirt
Average lap: approx. 1:11.885
My POV/TV Cameras:
Top Speed: approx. 102 MPH / 165 km/h
Session Record: 1:11.006 by Dirt_McGirt
Average lap: approx. 1:11.885
My POV/TV Cameras:
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Season 3, Week 2 Recap
Qualifying
Qualifying
Round 3:
Fastest First - Practice / Qualifier / Endurance
Round 4:
Reverse Grid based on Previous Race - Practice / Endurance Race
Overall:
Top Speed: approx. 93 MPH / 150 kph
Session Record: 1:03.921 by natune
Average Lap: 1:04.951
Round 4:
Reverse Grid based on Previous Race - Practice / Endurance Race
Overall:
Top Speed: approx. 93 MPH / 150 kph
Session Record: 1:03.921 by natune
Average Lap: 1:04.951
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Season 3, Week 3 Recap
📷: @acollador98 (green camo car)
Qualifying
Round 5: Practice/Quali/Endurance
Round 6: Reverse Grid based on Previous Results
Overall:
Top Speed: 115 MPH / 185 kph
Session Record: 1:40.129 by flyingdisc
Average lap: 1:40.834
📷: @acollador98 (green camo car)
Qualifying
Round 5: Practice/Quali/Endurance
Round 6: Reverse Grid based on Previous Results
Overall:
Top Speed: 115 MPH / 185 kph
Session Record: 1:40.129 by flyingdisc
Average lap: 1:40.834
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Season 3, Week 4 Recap
1 Hour at Broad Bean Raceway
Qualifying:
1st: natune - 40.378
2nd: Chiochansan/Flyingdisc - 40.594
3rd: acollador98 - 40.607
4th: Obelisk - 40.692
5th: RacerX - 40.768
6th: Coxbox - 40.789
7th: Jackattack - 40.797
8th: Dirt_McGirt - 40.835
9th: bship78 - 40.892
10th: KamiKami/TokenTimmy - 41.134
11th: tdl3032 - --.--- (DNQ - Connection error. User started 11th on grid per SRC policy)
Round 7: Practice/Quali/Race
Overall:
Top Speed: 100 MPH / 161 kph
Session Record: 40.104 by Obelisk
Average Lap: 40.494
1 Hour at Broad Bean Raceway
Qualifying:
1st: natune - 40.378
2nd: Chiochansan/Flyingdisc - 40.594
3rd: acollador98 - 40.607
4th: Obelisk - 40.692
5th: RacerX - 40.768
6th: Coxbox - 40.789
7th: Jackattack - 40.797
8th: Dirt_McGirt - 40.835
9th: bship78 - 40.892
10th: KamiKami/TokenTimmy - 41.134
11th: tdl3032 - --.--- (DNQ - Connection error. User started 11th on grid per SRC policy)
Round 7: Practice/Quali/Race
Overall:
Top Speed: 100 MPH / 161 kph
Session Record: 40.104 by Obelisk
Average Lap: 40.494
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Season 3, Week 6 Recap
📸: @acollador98
Qualifying:
Round 10: Practice/Quali/Race
Round 11: Reverse Grid based on Previous Results
Overall:
Top Speed: [TBD]
Session Record: 1:14.443 by natune
Average lap: [TBD]
📸: @acollador98
Qualifying:
Round 10: Practice/Quali/Race
Round 11: Reverse Grid based on Previous Results
Overall:
Top Speed: [TBD]
Session Record: 1:14.443 by natune
Average lap: [TBD]
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I am so late on this one, I'm sorry.
Lobby tonight at approx. 4:30 PM, races at 5 and 5:40 approx. Add RMedia_Obelisk or find our lobby with the name "Copen Cup S3W11"
Now, to catch up.
Lobby tonight at approx. 4:30 PM, races at 5 and 5:40 approx. Add RMedia_Obelisk or find our lobby with the name "Copen Cup S3W11"
Now, to catch up.
Season 3, Week 10 Recap
📸: @coxbox
Qualifying:
Round 17: Practice/Quali/Race
Round 18: Reverse Grid based on Previous Results
Overall
Session Record: 2:12.125 by acollador
Top Speed: 100 MPH / 161 kph
📸: @coxbox
Qualifying:
Round 17: Practice/Quali/Race
Round 18: Reverse Grid based on Previous Results
Overall
Session Record: 2:12.125 by acollador
Top Speed: 100 MPH / 161 kph
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Season 3, Week 11 Recap
Qualifying
Round 19: Practice/Qualifier/Race
Round 20: Reverse Grid based on Previous Results
Overall
Session Record: 1:53.385 by natune
Top speed: 105 MPH / 169 kph
Next week is the season finale. 1 hour at the Daytona tri-oval.
Qualifying
Round 19: Practice/Qualifier/Race
Round 20: Reverse Grid based on Previous Results
Overall
Session Record: 1:53.385 by natune
Top speed: 105 MPH / 169 kph
Next week is the season finale. 1 hour at the Daytona tri-oval.
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