TURTLE RACING LEAGUE - ENDURO Racing Series - PRACTICE TONIGHT!
- Thread starter Psycho Turtle
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- monkeyboy-4q
Maybe in the X1!
My typo on that, I meant in the 4:11's. I need a lock on my gtplanet app to prevent posting before coffee. There's gotta be a setting for that somewhere...
And yes, 09, with chicanes.
Man!! I need tons more practice. I ran a few laps on a new car (no break-in) and the best I could do was a 4:19!!!! Way off the pace!! lol
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- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- gtp-jaydoc
Yeah martin_ky it's an easy track, if I remember correctly it's just a lot of long straights.
Connected by 90 degree angle bends?
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- Choate51
Top gear top tip of the day for qualifying. Since everyone has 15 minutes or so to qualify, use that time to it's fullest extent. As soon as you can get on track do so. Run as many laps you can in the first 10 minutes, work on finding a whole in traffic and getting a read on closing rates and such. Then duck into the pits with 5 minutes to go, put on some fresh rubber and really bang out a quick lap with fresh tires/slightly less fuel. The difference and fuel burn does make a difference. So far in the races I've completed with the TRL it equals about .15-.2 seconds.
One thing to consider is well is tire temperatures. If the spec for the week calls for a harder tire, it will take longer for that tire to come in to the optimum operating range. The goal is to get your tires to their optimum tire temp with the lowest fuel to allow for the super quick lap.
In the case of Lemans with laps around the 4 minute area this strategy probably wont work correctly, but at some of the smaller tracks it could enable somone to get a better starting position and allow for a better chance at a victory.
One thing to consider is well is tire temperatures. If the spec for the week calls for a harder tire, it will take longer for that tire to come in to the optimum operating range. The goal is to get your tires to their optimum tire temp with the lowest fuel to allow for the super quick lap.
In the case of Lemans with laps around the 4 minute area this strategy probably wont work correctly, but at some of the smaller tracks it could enable somone to get a better starting position and allow for a better chance at a victory.
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- ThethirdRoy
The F40 was one of the cars on my wall growing up. 1st impression in the game was bad, parked it tuned it, got it ok to drive but mostly just looked at it in the garage. Driving it after 2.10 I like it now, winding out a Ferrari will never get old! Looking forward to the race!
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No worries scarecrow937, take care of your back. Get well soon!
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- Wisconsin
- martin_ky
too bad, i prefer the look of the 2005 version. all that colored concrete takes something away in my opinion.
I hope to make it Saturday!
and Martin, no need to practice, you'll do fine...
The last time I ran there was in Flex in an Audi R10 TDI and I had one of my worst races ever
. Of coarse thats a completely different beast.
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- Texas
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It's the same with me, if I don't practice it's ugly!
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Race 28: Circuit de la Sarthe
Car: Ferrari F40 '92
Laps: 10
Tires: Racing Hards
Date: February 23, 2013
Prize: Level 20 Ticket
Rules
You are expected to follow The "Golden Rule" of Motorsports and adhere to the GTPlanet Online Racing Rules and exercise Good Racecraft at all times, especially in turn 1.
"Rubbin"
This is a non-contact sport. Let me put it another way, if you are "rubbin", you ain't racing in this league! We will not tolerate individual drivers taking the fun out of racing for everyone.
First Turn
You are not going to win the race on the 1st turn or the 1st lap. Therefore, it is the policy of this league for you to hold your position in turn 1. Holding your position in the first turn is limited to the first turn on the first lap. You must hold your position through the 1st turn and make no attempt to advance it unless the following situations occur: 1) The driver directly in front of you is asleep on the start. 2) The driver directly in front of you runs off course with at least 2 wheels off the track. 3) Obvious race incidents that must be avoided. Other drivers may draft past you before the approach to turn 1 if it can be done incident free. In other words, if you are able to fully draft past someone without incident or disruption to the other driver(s) with a reasonable distance before approaching the first turn you may. This rule is in place for 2 reason: (1) to avoid incidents in the first turn, and (2) so that drivers doing their part to avoid incidents in the 1st turn of are not taken advantage of. There is no sense in causing an incident in the congestion of the first turn. Furthermore, it is inappropriate to take advantage of other drivers doing their part to keep turn 1 incident free. If a complaint is filed, the decision we make will be one that promotes an incident free first turn.
Dive Bombing
Dive bombing is unacceptable, and only results in accidents. It is not the same as passing under braking. Dive-bombing is when a trailing car intentionally brakes late to dive underneath the car in front of them as they are turning into a corner. The trailing driver must move to the low groove for at least 3-4 seconds prior to corner entry, so that the leading driver can see the trailing drivers intentions in his mirror. However, running the low groove is not a guarantee that he will allow you to pass, it is only an indication that you wish to pass him on the low side.
Procedures
Division 1 will race at 10pm Eastern in the TURTLE_Division1 lounge
Division 2 will race at 10pm Eastern in the TURTLE_Division2 lounge
Division 3 will race at 10pm Eastern in the TURTLE_Division3 lounge
Connection Issues
Please follow the procedures below to help minimize connection issues.
Step 1: Reboot your modem/router before entering the appropriate Turtle lobby
Step 2: Reboot your PS3 before entering the appropriate Turtle lobby
Step 3: Clear your GT5 in game System Cache before entering the appropriate Turtle lobby
Pit Stops
Drivers need to be very careful entering the race track when exiting the pit. Please look at your map to see if other drivers are near the pit exit. Drivers exiting the pit need to stay in the pit exit lane until the track is clear of cars on the track. Cars on the track have the right of way.
Penalties
The corner cutting penalty system works very well on this track so we shouldn't have any issues with corner cutting.
Quitting
Drivers are expected to finish races no matter what position they are in. Rage quitting is frowned upon!
Microphones
Although you are welcome to use microphones during the race, they should only be used to communicate your proximity to other drivers in order to avoid an incident. Otherwise, either mute them or make sure any background noise in non-existent.
Reminders
Be sure to break in your car. If you did not get a chance to break it in, you should at least change the oil.
Race Incidents
Legitimate complaints are encouraged, they insure a better racing environment for everyone. Complaints should be addressed by "Private Message" to the race steward of the race in which the incident occurred. Please include race number, lap number, and time of incident. A ruling will be announced after a video review by an independent steward.
Final Note
Race Clean and Have Fun!
Turtle Racing League - ENDURO Racing Series
Race 28: Circuit de la Sarthe
Car: Ferrari F40 '92
Laps: 10
Tires: Racing Hards
Date: February 23, 2013
Prize: Level 20 Ticket
The "Golden Rule" of Motorsports
"It is the responsibility of the overtaking driver, meaning the car that is attempting to execute the pass, to make sure that the pass is made cleanly and incident free."Rules
You are expected to follow The "Golden Rule" of Motorsports and adhere to the GTPlanet Online Racing Rules and exercise Good Racecraft at all times, especially in turn 1.
"Rubbin"
This is a non-contact sport. Let me put it another way, if you are "rubbin", you ain't racing in this league! We will not tolerate individual drivers taking the fun out of racing for everyone.
First Turn
You are not going to win the race on the 1st turn or the 1st lap. Therefore, it is the policy of this league for you to hold your position in turn 1. Holding your position in the first turn is limited to the first turn on the first lap. You must hold your position through the 1st turn and make no attempt to advance it unless the following situations occur: 1) The driver directly in front of you is asleep on the start. 2) The driver directly in front of you runs off course with at least 2 wheels off the track. 3) Obvious race incidents that must be avoided. Other drivers may draft past you before the approach to turn 1 if it can be done incident free. In other words, if you are able to fully draft past someone without incident or disruption to the other driver(s) with a reasonable distance before approaching the first turn you may. This rule is in place for 2 reason: (1) to avoid incidents in the first turn, and (2) so that drivers doing their part to avoid incidents in the 1st turn of are not taken advantage of. There is no sense in causing an incident in the congestion of the first turn. Furthermore, it is inappropriate to take advantage of other drivers doing their part to keep turn 1 incident free. If a complaint is filed, the decision we make will be one that promotes an incident free first turn.
Dive Bombing
Dive bombing is unacceptable, and only results in accidents. It is not the same as passing under braking. Dive-bombing is when a trailing car intentionally brakes late to dive underneath the car in front of them as they are turning into a corner. The trailing driver must move to the low groove for at least 3-4 seconds prior to corner entry, so that the leading driver can see the trailing drivers intentions in his mirror. However, running the low groove is not a guarantee that he will allow you to pass, it is only an indication that you wish to pass him on the low side.
Procedures
Division 1 will race at 10pm Eastern in the TURTLE_Division1 lounge
Division 2 will race at 10pm Eastern in the TURTLE_Division2 lounge
Division 3 will race at 10pm Eastern in the TURTLE_Division3 lounge
Connection Issues
Please follow the procedures below to help minimize connection issues.
Step 1: Reboot your modem/router before entering the appropriate Turtle lobby
Step 2: Reboot your PS3 before entering the appropriate Turtle lobby
Step 3: Clear your GT5 in game System Cache before entering the appropriate Turtle lobby
Pit Stops
Drivers need to be very careful entering the race track when exiting the pit. Please look at your map to see if other drivers are near the pit exit. Drivers exiting the pit need to stay in the pit exit lane until the track is clear of cars on the track. Cars on the track have the right of way.
Penalties
The corner cutting penalty system works very well on this track so we shouldn't have any issues with corner cutting.
Quitting
Drivers are expected to finish races no matter what position they are in. Rage quitting is frowned upon!
Microphones
Although you are welcome to use microphones during the race, they should only be used to communicate your proximity to other drivers in order to avoid an incident. Otherwise, either mute them or make sure any background noise in non-existent.
Reminders
Be sure to break in your car. If you did not get a chance to break it in, you should at least change the oil.
Race Incidents
Legitimate complaints are encouraged, they insure a better racing environment for everyone. Complaints should be addressed by "Private Message" to the race steward of the race in which the incident occurred. Please include race number, lap number, and time of incident. A ruling will be announced after a video review by an independent steward.
Final Note
Race Clean and Have Fun!
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- Vancouver, BC
- liampage123
I should be able to race tonight, in the Division 2 Lounge.
- 3,821
- Texas
- TEXAS-TURTLE-ONE
I'll be racing tonight. Can't wait, F40 at Sarthe Woo Hoo!
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- Texas
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- Lexington, Ky
- Infinital-NG
Good racing last night in Div2/3 room. Only wish my 1st race was like my 2nd race.
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- Texas
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- East TN
- ThethirdRoy
It was fun having div 2&3 together last night. I think we all suffered alot of "penalties" but it was a fun car/track combo. Good racing to all the competitors in div 2 and 3! I know I personally had a good time and some great battles! Im looking forward to next week @ Deep Forest Rev!
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- Drex81
Yes great racing last night! That F40 might be worth it's price tag!
- 2,790
- Vancouver, BC
- liampage123
I had connection issues in the first race and could not race but placed second in the last race! Fun race!
