TPC Mini Enduro, Toyota S-FR Racing Concept at St.Croix B, 20 Laps!! Tonight, Feb 20 at 7PM EST.

[HaydenFan69]

Maybe all those 30 minute races I’ve been running in ACC and PC2 are paying off. Ran 16 laps today, and it went by pretty quickly. I suspect this race to be about a 45-47 minute race.

Though, how much time I lose taking tires in a stop? @Pigems, I’m still thinking about that no tire stop. I was losing about 8 tenths a lap with the heavy fuel, so probably a 7.5 second loss after the pit stop.

 

[Pigems]

Maybe all those 30 minute races I’ve been running in ACC and PC2 are paying off. Ran 16 laps today, and it went by pretty quickly. I suspect this race to be about a 45-47 minute race.

Though, how much time I loss taking tires in a stop? @Pigems, I’m still thinking about that no tire stop. I was losing about 8 tenths a lap with the heavy fuel, so probably a 7.5 second loss after the pit stop.

It’s already going to be a long stop for fuel, I had to take on 9 laps worth I think? So for the 2/3s a tire change adds to that pit stop, I don’t think it will be worth it. I think you will lose more in the second stint on the old tires, than you will gain in the pits by not changing them.

Side Note, the fuel lasts about 11 laps, so I wouldn’t advise that anyone pits before lap 9, unless you plan to stop twice. 👍 I’m assuming most people will pit between lap 9 and 11, making the under/over cut a possibility too.

 

[Timm Sheehan]

@Pigems Sorry, I have to back off . With 2:28+ laps times I'm a bad joke.

Oh come on, I need someone to race. The rest of the field will be running sub one minute laps so I could use some competition!

I will post my best lap (L5 of 5 - 4th test session tonight posted too) using the tags tpc, toyota, s-fr. Pay particular attention to the OTHER real lap times I was running (hint they are the real ones).

 

[Timm Sheehan]

On lap 2 or 3 of quick test, I had a 2:19. I think. The tires are absurdly sticky, so once you gain the slightest of confidence, you can go full send really easily as the fronts will most definitely stick.

Good time - expected you would go sub one minute. At least @Pigems won't disappoint.

 

[Pigems]

Good time - expected you would go sub one minute. At least @Pigems won't disappoint.

No sub one minute laps going on here unfortunately, having lots of fun on this track though! This was my FL from practice tonight, around 2:18.

 

[Pigems]

Maybe all those 30 minute races I’ve been running in ACC and PC2 are paying off. Ran 16 laps today, and it went by pretty quickly. I suspect this race to be about a 45-47 minute race.

Though, how much time I lose taking tires in a stop? @Pigems, I’m still thinking about that no tire stop. I was losing about 8 tenths a lap with the heavy fuel, so probably a 7.5 second loss after the pit stop.

Although, on second thought. If you can find a juicy draft and fuel save your way to a 13/14 lap first stint without losing to much time. Only having to take 6/7 laps worth of fuel and skipping the tire change may be worth it in that case? Hmmm?

 

[Chevy Heavy]

I got Michael Jordon to sponsor me for the race. You might say I'm a shoe-in to win.

 

[OJBrit]

You might say I'm a shoe-in to win.

Careful or you might get the boot.

 

[roamingbard13]

I'm intrigued but I don't always get Saturday nights to myself, and the start time is just a little early for me so I'd miss qually. I'll go down as a reserve though, and see if I can convince race control and get some laps in before then.

 

[OJBrit]

Slapped my racing livery on it and jumped into a practice race.

This is a very good car and easy to do consistent laps in.

Just 1 question. The power and weight *cough*mass*cough*, are they from the BOP settings for the track? If so I think you have them round the wrong way. Just checking so I don't have to mess around with any settings.

 

[Pigems]

Slapped my racing livery on it and jumped into a practice race.

This is a very good car and easy to do consistent laps in.

Just 1 question. The power and weight *cough*mass*cough*, are they from the BOP settings for the track? If so I think you have them round the wrong way. Just checking so I don't have to mess around with any settings.

Nope, it’s not BoP. It’s a custom power and weight just for this race. 114% Power, 99% Weight. 👍

 

[OJBrit]

Cheers, I'll have a look tomorrow.

 

[Clean Racer]

GTP - Clean Racer
PSN - GentlemanRacing
RC# - 57

This should be fun!

 

[Pigems]

Awesome, we’re now up to 11 drivers and 2 maybes! This should be a great race!

 

[mohitraina91]

GTP - mohitraina91
PSN - TPC_Gooners
RC# - 57

 

[Pigems]

GTP - mohitraina91
PSN - TPC_Gooners
RC# - 57

 

[Clean Racer]

@Pigems I found your TPC Racing number board decal. Is it okay to use it for this event?

 

[Pigems]

@Pigems I found your TPC Racing number board decal. Is it okay to use it for this event?

You sure can man!

 

[Pigems]

@Geauxgreddy You have any interest in this one?

 

[Tea_Leaves]

Yup, sounds fun and I can't pass up St. Croix.

GTP - Tea_Leaves
PSN - Raphtalia_10
RC# - TBD (Need to find a livery)

 

[Pigems]

15/16 Now! Unless @Kuraudo has changed his mind and wants to race? He would make 16.

 

[Pigems]

And now we are technically full, providing @Kermit_2142 and @roamingbard13 end up being able to make it.

 

[roamingbard13]

Would anyone find a 7:15 start offensive? I just need to get my kids down to bed before I’m allowed to race!

edit:

#13 please

 

[Rotary_Pilot]

Ran a few laps tonight, haven't driven this track. Seems like fun, but I've got some time to put in. There's matte blue paint all over the walls now. Hope that doesn't ruin anyone brake markers.

Also it helped me add some new aero and grey stripes to the #64 SF-R

 

[T_702_Balone]

GTP -T_702_Balone
PSN - Tone_702_Balone
RC# 702

Room for one more bro?

 

[T_702_Balone]

Make me a reserve if necessary
15:00 PST for me

 

[Kuraudo]

15/16 Now! Unless @Kuraudo has changed his mind and wants to race? He would make 16.

Sorry for the late reply. Nope, still out . Maybe next time.

Everybody have a nice/great race !

 

[OJBrit]

Ran a few laps tonight, haven't driven this track. Seems like fun, but I've got some time to put in. There's matte blue paint all over the walls now. Hope that doesn't ruin anyone brake markers.

Also it helped me add some new aero and grey stripes to the #64 SF-R

Yeah it can be a daunting track. This is the tamest layout, try C for some fun. In B the 2 long downhill rights are the worst. I think I have a technique for the first one, but the 2nd one still bites me now and then.

 

[Pigems]

Make me a reserve if necessary
15:00 PST for me

Thanks for signing up! We will put you on the reserve list, in case someone isn’t able to make it.

 

[05XR8]