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iA International A: GT World Championship: Spa-Francorchamps. Race 3.
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iA International A: GT World Championship: Spa-Francorchamps. Race 3.
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Battling Heavyweights at the Sacred Valley!
We return to Grand Valley, this time on the full course, for this week's race.
Despite the full course of Grand Valley Speedway being quite long, on Comfort Softs the Delta doesn't really have a huge cornering advantage on the rest of the field, despite its lighter weight compared to them. It's only a two lap race, so you can't really afford to make too many mistakes if you want to win.
The AI field I got is pretty close together in terms of performance. Your opponents for this race will mostly be Imprezas and Skylines, with the occasional Lancer or Audi. All of them are quite heavy, so it mitigates the power advantage they have on you, which isn't that big to begin with.
For the AI field I got, I used this strategy:
Off the start, pass the gray R32 into turn 2. If that isn't possible, pass him into turn 3, as the AI tends to brake there, but the Delta can make turn 3 flat-out. Next, we overtake the Impreza wagon into turn 4, but sometimes it can be too fast to overtake into turn 4, so we get him into turn 6 instead.
If we overtook the Impreza wagon into turn 4, it is possible to get past the bug-eyed Impreza in front of it into turn 6, otherwise, we'll probably have to wait until turn 11, just before the first tunnel, to get past him.
Most of the time, we can't overtake anyone else until Lap 2, but sometimes, if you dare to brake late enough, it is possible to overtake the 22B into turn 16. But most of the time, we'll slipstream it and overtake it down the main straight as we start Lap 2.
Ahead of us is a cluster of cars: A red R32, a green Audi S4, and an Evo VI. Usually, we can get both the R32 and the Audi into turn 2, and the Lancer into turn 4. That last one is tricky, however, as the Evo tends to brake check us into turn 4. This is a massive run killer as we lose too much speed if we hit him here, and then catching the leader becomes near impossible.
Next up is the blue Audi RS6, which we usually get past into Turn 6, then have about a 6 second gap to catch the blob-eyed Impreza up front. On rare occasions, the Impreza can get stuck behind the RS6, which allows us to get both of them into turn 11 and effectively get half a lap on clean air while the Audi holds up the Impreza, but usually, the white STi will be long gone by now.
If the STi got past the RS6, you're short on time to catch him. Most of the time, we make the pass for the win coming out of the last tunnel in Turn 15, or on the braking zone to Turn 16. You then have to watch out for him on the main straight, as there is enough room for him to steal your win, so you'll have to block him to stay in 1st. This could get you a small speed boost as well, which could save you a few tenths.
I didn't do too many runs on this one, but I'll probably do some more later (I had a great run that was killed by getting brake checked by the Evo in turn 4 on lap 2). For now, my fastest time is a 4:55.540.
We return to Grand Valley, this time on the full course, for this week's race.
Despite the full course of Grand Valley Speedway being quite long, on Comfort Softs the Delta doesn't really have a huge cornering advantage on the rest of the field, despite its lighter weight compared to them. It's only a two lap race, so you can't really afford to make too many mistakes if you want to win.
The AI field I got is pretty close together in terms of performance. Your opponents for this race will mostly be Imprezas and Skylines, with the occasional Lancer or Audi. All of them are quite heavy, so it mitigates the power advantage they have on you, which isn't that big to begin with.
For the AI field I got, I used this strategy:
Off the start, pass the gray R32 into turn 2. If that isn't possible, pass him into turn 3, as the AI tends to brake there, but the Delta can make turn 3 flat-out. Next, we overtake the Impreza wagon into turn 4, but sometimes it can be too fast to overtake into turn 4, so we get him into turn 6 instead.
If we overtook the Impreza wagon into turn 4, it is possible to get past the bug-eyed Impreza in front of it into turn 6, otherwise, we'll probably have to wait until turn 11, just before the first tunnel, to get past him.
Most of the time, we can't overtake anyone else until Lap 2, but sometimes, if you dare to brake late enough, it is possible to overtake the 22B into turn 16. But most of the time, we'll slipstream it and overtake it down the main straight as we start Lap 2.
Ahead of us is a cluster of cars: A red R32, a green Audi S4, and an Evo VI. Usually, we can get both the R32 and the Audi into turn 2, and the Lancer into turn 4. That last one is tricky, however, as the Evo tends to brake check us into turn 4. This is a massive run killer as we lose too much speed if we hit him here, and then catching the leader becomes near impossible.
Next up is the blue Audi RS6, which we usually get past into Turn 6, then have about a 6 second gap to catch the blob-eyed Impreza up front. On rare occasions, the Impreza can get stuck behind the RS6, which allows us to get both of them into turn 11 and effectively get half a lap on clean air while the Audi holds up the Impreza, but usually, the white STi will be long gone by now.
If the STi got past the RS6, you're short on time to catch him. Most of the time, we make the pass for the win coming out of the last tunnel in Turn 15, or on the braking zone to Turn 16. You then have to watch out for him on the main straight, as there is enough room for him to steal your win, so you'll have to block him to stay in 1st. This could get you a small speed boost as well, which could save you a few tenths.
I didn't do too many runs on this one, but I'll probably do some more later (I had a great run that was killed by getting brake checked by the Evo in turn 4 on lap 2). For now, my fastest time is a 4:55.540.
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lads, I'm new here, so how do these challenges work? I've seen that #59 is open, but don't know how to participate
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Well come new mate and a big warm hug from me.
Just read carefully the restrictions at each challenge at FIRST page of the hub and you will inform for everything.
They are " rules" like .... No tuning allowed
Certain tyres ......
Also might be and restrictions on driving aids that someone can use depending the challenge that someone design.
Most common challenge is the No tune whicn you take the certain car and you allowed to change oil ( for maximum hp ) and change ONLY the brake balance to your liking ( if you want ).
Tyres this round are CS .
You can also participate at Goodwood challenges starting fro 2-1 with the BMW ( no restrictions there everything is as per game.
Do what you please and feel comfort about it ,round 59 last 2 weeks so you have plenty of time.
After reading the FIRST page with the details for each challenge and still have questions don't hesitate to ask for everything .
A big ,warm , welcome again
Edit
Forget to mention that you just need to upload a pick with the result ( might need 2 picks some challenges) and you're in ,so simple.
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Thank you for the info, will hope to get some times uploaded soon
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Take your time our new mate .
From me just a small note :
Many times new guys make an appearance at the hub but they made the mistake to judge their performance with some of us and perhaps fell disappointed and leave missing our beautiful and unique company.
Don't make the same mistake since you don't know who is who and definitely few guys here are among the best ( not professionals ) worldwide .
There is room for everyone Fast or Slower trust me on this.
The Main CAUSE is to have fun , we appreciate honestly and we trust eachother .
So " hit it " and enjoy yourself and not forget to mention that in each round Everybody have the chance to design an event ( the invitations and pick track and car for No tune challenge) as he likes , starting with alfabetic order and circle again and again.
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I know I'll be slow since it's been a hot minute since I've played GT6, but yeah, definitely looking to have fun!
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Thats The POINT mate and as it comes about performance ,for me i get the most strong feeling not if i win somewhere ......but when i surpass my self when i think that am on my limit .
Winning or loose ,first or last doesn't make much of a difference, to be better, to " learn " from others and mostly to be a part of the journey we all having here is way more interesting and joyful.
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Thats The POINT mate and as it comes about performance ,for me i get the most strong feeling not if i win somewhere ......but when i surpass my self when i think that am on my limit .
Winning or loose ,first or last doesn't make much of a difference, to be better, to " learn " from others and mostly to be a part of the journey we all having here is way more interesting and joyful.
Thanks for that, you'll probably see some times put up on the weekend
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Two weeks might be enough to try more than one car for
Track Day
but I'll just use the Honda, thanks.
59.646
I didn't go the last lefty properly, but at least I beat the A. Senna #1 event time (of mine) with that last "blue lap".
That's about 100 minutes in or, on track, sans perhaps some start to finish red, slow laps. I don't even want to talk about the track, but I'll say this: like in traffic there, try right first. 👍
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but I'll just use the Honda, thanks.
59.646
I didn't go the last lefty properly, but at least I beat the A. Senna #1 event time (of mine) with that last "blue lap".
That's about 100 minutes in or, on track, sans perhaps some start to finish red, slow laps. I don't even want to talk about the track, but I'll say this: like in traffic there, try right first. 👍
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@Failmaster21 welcome to the challenge hub mate, if your not sure which event to do first do the NO-TUNE CHALLENGE first so I can place you in Div 1 or Div 2.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Alright, I'll do that one first@Failmaster21 welcome to the challenge hub mate, if your not sure which event to do first do the NO-TUNE CHALLENGE first so I can place you in Div 1 or Div 2.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Didn't run something yet ,just my run on school for today
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BB adjustments can be changed in this event, @fordlaser suggested the same as well. 👍
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59./No Tune
4:57.368
Seven races: first place three times, then second place four times. I guess I managed the understeer worse in the latter. On top of that a common mistake is/was to brake too late in the first sector of lap two. Only in the last race did those faster two Imprezas finish ahead of Skinner/RS6 and the previous three races were won by Skinner as well. I saved the replay but didn't try to see what the reason was.
4:57.368
Seven races: first place three times, then second place four times. I guess I managed the understeer worse in the latter. On top of that a common mistake is/was to brake too late in the first sector of lap two. Only in the last race did those faster two Imprezas finish ahead of Skinner/RS6 and the previous three races were won by Skinner as well. I saved the replay but didn't try to see what the reason was.
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I don't know what tune you're using at it but from what i remember the school with the audi and Noel's tune was perfect at least for Bathurst .
Didn't try it yet and has rain also ( and damn night ) and mix conditions in general but another way to make the car more steady under braking is to increase the brake deceleration to higher number.
Just came from work and am tired to death right now , don't know if i try something but if i did it will be an easy one as for 3 Crown there's no chance for first place ( talking for both of us ) in our division.
Hail Caesar ,those who about to " race " salute.
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After a warm bath ,with coffee ,some sweets and in mood for fun i run 3 brand new cars for track day.
First i Start with the corvette but didn't manage a single white lap
Beside that i have the feeling that might be the fastest on right hands.
The absence of TC mostly make it impossible to drive it right but ill try it again in the future days.
After that come the Honda ( well done @Thematic
) which also was difficult to control and the gearing didn't help me with all the power available on AT gearing.Disappointed i grab the 3 option and a smile starts to drawing at my face.
Logically i can go a bit better and catch The Saint but only with the Audi and not the honda .
I think that the one who will be able to control the brutal force of the monster of last century will win this .
Anyway that not gonna be me since all absence of driving aids except ABS is way rough, tough ,stuff ,buff ,duff and any other uff.
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I didn't have much time to test the cars but I hope you like the event. It was supposed to be convertibles only and I thought this track is fine because I don't remember we used it (also wherr is the chicanes from senna event).. Honda was my 1st car, then I took BMW Z4 3.0 but it couldn't really be close, than I couldn't find another so this 3 came from nowhere just because I did 59.xxx on first few tries with all of them. I still don't kbow which one is the fastest 
I'll do my best to posy No tune and invitational for this round I promise..
Miss. you guys
I'll do my best to posy No tune and invitational for this round I promise..
Miss. you guys
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I was a bit worried when i saw Snow white and Saint write about win and second place and how close they get with the frontrunners at finish.
So i thought this is gonna be trouble
and yes it was .
After couple of stints to find my marks and where to ,etc. I start running between 4.54 - 4.57 plus.
Even without any steering assistant ,no TC at all and once with no SRF the small Italian didn't want to slide the back end
And suddenly it came the " " blink" 💡 !!!!
Put on the lady CM at the rear to see a " White" day.....
And white it was ,no TC no Active steering ,bb 5-7 ,SRF on and ABS 2.
4 runs 2 different fields.
And the faster one
So i thought this is gonna be trouble
and yes it was .After couple of stints to find my marks and where to ,etc. I start running between 4.54 - 4.57 plus.
Even without any steering assistant ,no TC at all and once with no SRF the small Italian didn't want to slide the back end
And suddenly it came the " " blink" 💡 !!!!
Put on the lady CM at the rear to see a " White" day.....
And white it was ,no TC no Active steering ,bb 5-7 ,SRF on and ABS 2.
4 runs 2 different fields.
And the faster one
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Hello to the " gang" .
Late last night ( a dj didn't save my life ) i put my glasses ,drink a small cup of votca- orange ,put cream on my fingers made some yoga to comfort my nerves and take out the Big Joe for le mans.
First time end up 5th
Then i realize that must pit on second and fourth lap and let fuels to pass me through the finish line at 7 th lap.
I leave the car as was for Bathurst but wasn't good idea.
My second run end 3 seconds slower than Boss's time but was on 3 penaltys ,an exit ,a stal and almost everything .
The car was twichy under braking but my biggest problem was the changeable conditions that affect grip and that lead to errors.
Maximum speed was about 340-45 ,tyres RS all the way but i have to reconsider the set up to help me go slow and safe rather than fast with mistakes.
Considering first place is taken ....... Will see how the second place battle will end .
Snow white and The Saint will fight for top division honour and me and Bryce for the " hell " of it.
Have a nice time all .
Late last night ( a dj didn't save my life ) i put my glasses ,drink a small cup of votca- orange ,put cream on my fingers
made some yoga to comfort my nerves and take out the Big Joe for le mans.First time end up 5th
Then i realize that must pit on second and fourth lap and let fuels to pass me through the finish line at 7 th lap.
I leave the car as was for Bathurst but wasn't good idea.
My second run end 3 seconds slower than Boss's time but was on 3 penaltys ,an exit ,a stal and almost everything .
The car was twichy under braking but my biggest problem was the changeable conditions that affect grip and that lead to errors.
Maximum speed was about 340-45 ,tyres RS all the way but i have to reconsider the set up to help me go slow and safe rather than fast with mistakes.
Considering first place is taken ....... Will see how the second place battle will end .
Snow white and The Saint will fight for top division honour and me and Bryce for the " hell " of it.
Have a nice time all .
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"24 Minutes of LeMans". Race from the cockpit. With Audi R18. Pit on lap 3 in first place out on lap 4 in first place pit on lap 5 in first place out on lap 6 in second place passed Bentley Speed 8 on lap 6 and into first place. Won over Bentley by 3:56.752 and the rest of the field one lap down to the Audi R18. Audi R18 Fast Lap 3:41.147
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I don't know. Or for now, I know that Le Mans is the track that I have to learn together with the car... so I'm a complete newbie. Not sure I can make it work.
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I raced there so if you have a specific question let me know at @skeagracing
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