The Gentlemen's Virtual Racing Club (Closed for now)PC

[AlvaroF]

75% of Sim Racers know the Nords like the palm of their hands.* So I guess the Nords shouldn't be much of a problem







*Random fact made up by me

 

[BrandonW77]

Yeah, I presume most of us at least know our way around the Nords and know where the trouble spots are. If you don't, well start learning now!

 

[PzR Slim]

Nords is actually not that difficult a track if you don't know it that well. Sure to be quick on it you need to know it really well but that's true of any track. There are only a few spots where good knowledge is needed, most other corners you can get away with it if you drive with a bit in reserve.

 

[BrandonW77]

Nords is actually not that difficult a track if you don't know it that well. Sure to be quick on it you need to know it really well but that's true of any track. There are only a few spots where good knowledge is needed, most other corners you can get away with it if you drive with a bit in reserve.

Agreed. There's many sections of it I have memorized but there are also sections I've never memorized because they're pretty self explanatory and you can just kinda see what's coming. Since we're doing the track day there in a few weeks it will be good practice for anybody who needs it.

 

[Punknoodle]

To be fair, i guess we all know the Shleiffe by heart now.

Nope! Not me

 

[mister dog]

Nope! Not me

You had time to do so since GT4 young man

 

[BrandonW77]

^ What the professor said! Best start practicing, at least we know the AC Nords should be as good as the ayeRacing Nords.

 

[Punknoodle]

^ What the professor said! Best start practicing, at least we know the AC Nords should be as good as the ayeRacing Nords.

Haven't bought that one yet

 

[Kurei]

Either way, there's also a good opportunity to learn it this weekend in a variety of cars with the track-day.

 

[Punknoodle]

Next weekend you mean? I won't be there I'm doing a real track day that day

 

[Kurei]

Yeah , I keep forgetting about the off-week.

 

[BrandonW77]

Added this to the OP.

 

[BrandonW77]

Good morning! Not a bad place to have a Bloody Mary (though it is a bit chilly).

I set the server up before I left so it should be running for this evening. Have fun, I know I will!

 

[Kurei]

I won't be able to make it tonight, family party and probably won't be back 'till late.

 

[mister dog]

Good morning! Not a bad place to have a Bloody Mary (though it is a bit chilly).

A lot of beers yesterday?
Actually someone advised me of the ideal hangover cure; asparagus! Dunno if you'll find them at the track there though haha.

 

[BrandonW77]

Just tradition to have a morning Bloody Mary at the Speedway. I've got beers in my backpack for later.

 

[mister dog]

Ok sweeties, in absence of Brandon; it's time! 👍

Join us if you can.

 

[Punknoodle]

Sorry I couldn't make it... I was doing this instead...

 

[ECGadget]

Sorry I missed this, I had a family event to go to

 

[Punknoodle]

Sorry I missed this, I had a family event to go to

I hope that the sad face is only relating to missing the event and not that the family event was a sad one...

 

[ECGadget]

I hope that the sad face is only relating to missing the event and not that the family event was a sad one...

Only relating to missing the event! Well, I am not fond of company anyway... But that is a different sorry. Sorry, should have been clear!

 

[Punknoodle]

Only relating to missing the event! Well, I am not fond of company anyway... But that is a different sorry. Sorry, should have been clear!

I was just concerned it was a funeral or something! Good to hear it wasn't!

 

[Tahaa91]

hey guys how can I be part of the next race? I am very interested in, all I have to do is join by typing the password? Are they some empty slots so I can join for the next race?

thank you.

 

[BrandonW77]

hey guys how can I be part of the next race? I am very interested in, all I have to do is join by typing the password? Are they some empty slots so I can join for the next race?

thank you.

Sure! Password and a gentlemanly attitude is all you need (and perhaps a few adult beverages), we usually have plenty of slots available so we should be able to get you in with no problem. The next event is the Ginetta at Barcelona Moto (I've been away from home the last few days and haven't had a chance to update the OP). Link to download the Ginetta is in the first post. Look forward to racing with you!

 

[Punknoodle]

I'll definitely be at the next one Although I'm going to need some serious practice around Barcelona

 

[BrandonW77]

I'll definitely be at the next one Although I'm going to need some serious practice around Barcelona

I don't recall ever racing it before AC so I'm still kinda learning it but I like it more and more every lap. Both versions are good but I think the Moto layout is more racey with slower cars, keeps the momentum up. Hopefully @Wiz and @Brindle will pull a Mercedes on the first lap and give the rest of us a chance to win!

We'll be visiting France for the next round. Still sorting out the details though.

 

[Tahaa91]

Sure! Password and a gentlemanly attitude is all you need (and perhaps a few adult beverages), we usually have plenty of slots available so we should be able to get you in with no problem. The next event is the Ginetta at Barcelona Moto (I've been away from home the last few days and haven't had a chance to update the OP). Link to download the Ginetta is in the first post. Look forward to racing with you!

Alright sir! I am downloading the content now and going to practice for the race! See you next sunday!

PS: I am from France so I am sorry if sometimes I don't write correctly .

Cheers.

 

[BrandonW77]

PS: I am from France so I am sorry if sometimes I don't write correctly .

Cheers.

No worries, you probably will still do better than some of locals where I live. They really know how to butcher a language.

 

[BrandonW77]

So, did anyone show up for the track day?

Here's what I was doing. I think it was a valid excuse to miss a club race.

Spoiler

The Legend, Roger Penske

Pole winner and eventual GP winner, Simon Pagenaud

Indy 500 winner and former IndyCar Champion Ryan Hunter-Rey

Former F1 driver Takuma Sato

Hooray for windy days!!

Couple of the simulators they had setup, the first one was a motion sim that rocked and bounced a bit which was cool.

Three-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves

Indy 500 winner and current IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon

I even got to go up in the Pagoda, awesome view!!

 

[Punknoodle]

So, did anyone show up for the track day?

Here's what I was doing. I think it was a valid excuse to miss a club race.

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The Legend, Roger Penske

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Pole winner and eventual GP winner, Simon Pagenaud

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Indy 500 winner and former IndyCar Champion Ryan Hunter-Rey
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Former F1 driver Takuma Sato

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Hooray for windy days!!

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Couple of the simulators they had setup, the first one was a motion sim that rocked and bounced a bit which was cool.

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Three-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves

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Indy 500 winner and current IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon

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I even got to go up in the Pagoda, awesome view!!

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Wow nice pictures!