WEC S2, R9, Nurburgring GP/F Finale!

[GTPL_Plotnik]

Hey Dave, can you tell us the number of laps that we'll face at SPA? I have to do my maths for fuel

Good Idea!

Give me hours race schedule and when do You want do the some practice session?

 

[jonnyb1990]

There will be a full briefing discussing the start procedure, lap count and weather settings after the weekend. Practice session is yet to be confirmed, though maybe Wednesday at 20:00GMT again.

 

[gippone]

There will be a full briefing discussing the start procedure, lap count and weather settings after the weekend. Practice session is yet to be confirmed, though maybe Wednesday at 20:00GMT again.

Sorry guys but this race is not going to be tomorrow night????

 

[jonnyb1990]

Sorry guys but this race is not going to be tomorrow night????

A week tomorrow

 

[gippone]

A week tomorrow

Oh my god I completely misunderstood! Thanks Jonny

 

[GTPL_Plotnik]

A week tomorrow

I also thought that tomorrow

EDIT:

Give me beginner spec's for RX-8 and RX-7..

I will testing today or tomorrow

 

[jonnyb1990]

I also thought that tomorrow

EDIT:

Give me beginner spec's for RX-8 and RX-7..

I will testing today or tomorrow

Having asked Dave, his response was if it's not on the opening post, we're not racing it. So if you want to race you can pick the M3 GTR or the Viper.

 

[GTPL_Plotnik]

Having asked Dave, his response was if it's not on the opening post, we're not racing it. So if you want to race you can pick the M3 GTR or the Viper.

OK. No problem.
I just have to test it both cars and decide for one.

Thanks for replies.

 

[freshseth83]

Only standard turbo's,

The cut off time is 2.03.7, obviously there is going to be qually laps faster, and laps faster during the race, (fresh tires low fuel) But that is racing, If we all finished at the same time then it would just be another boring Daytona oval race,

I think times are already faster than that. If they arent then I suspect people are not going as fast as they really can. We will see.

 

[TDZdave]

I think times are already faster than that. If they arent then I suspect people are not going as fast as they really can. We will see.

Yes they have and spec's are being adjusted accordingly,

I also agree that this may happen, but me being the 🤬 that I am will give the benefit of the doubt, however, I will enforce this new rule I just made up,

Anyone caught "Sand bagging" (going slower or say they are slower to get improved spec's) will be dismissed promtly from the series, I have enough things to do then worry about cheaters!

Further more,


Cars, If its not in the OP, its not going on rack, final, we are only at round 3 of a 9 race championship, season 2 idea's are already floating around, but we are still yet to finish this one so keep focused,

The OP is to be updated with missing information that is clearly required, race dates, expected test session days etc, (it is not expected of you to turn up,)

I will post a driver's briefing after the GT3 event, I believe most of us are participating in it so as to not take away from Joe's series I will not post the vital's according to the race until then, the briefing will contain everything from laps to weather to starting point and laps,

 

[freshseth83]

Well, just put a new setup on the car and was able to get to 2:03.8xx a few times on my first stint. Mostly doing low 2:04s though. Racing in traffic is another story.

 

[R0ssingt0n]

So at the test session the best I could do was a 2:04.2

Somehow today I was comfortably in the mid 2:03's with no setup change and hardly any more practice. Kinda confused but I'm not complaining!

 

[freshseth83]

Theres a noticeable difference online and off. How many laps you gettin on tires in lmp?

 

[TDZdave]

Yes they have and spec's are being adjusted accordingly,

I also agree that this may happen, but me being the 🤬 that I am will give the benefit of the doubt, however, I will enforce this new rule I just made up,

Anyone caught "Sand bagging" (going slower or say they are slower to get improved spec's) will be dismissed promtly from the series, I have enough things to do then worry about cheaters!

Further more,


Cars, If its not in the OP, its not going on rack, final, we are only at round 3 of a 9 race championship, season 2 idea's are already floating around, but we are still yet to finish this one so keep focused,

The OP is to be updated with missing information that is clearly required, race dates, expected test session days etc, (it is not expected of you to turn up,)

I will post a driver's briefing after the GT3 event, I believe most of us are participating in it so as to not take away from Joe's series I will not post the vital's according to the race until then, the briefing will contain everything from laps to weather to starting point and laps,

Just to make sure everyone see's this,

 

[jonnyb1990]

Here's the real thing http://live.fiawec.com/

 

[GTPL_Plotnik]

Here's the real thing http://live.fiawec.com/

I'm watching now!

 

[freshseth83]

Too bad about the new TS030. She was running smoothly.

 

[EFJ]

Im want to race. What i have to do? thanks

 

[TDZdave]

Glad to have you EFJ, just waiting on some replies from drivers to see who cannot make it, I'm not entirely sure what car is available ar the moment,

Welcome to the World Endurance Championship,
Positions always availble
Round 3, 2.4 hours of Spa, May 4th​

HOW THINGS WORK

Room will open between 8:30PM GMT and 9PM GMT Saturday evening, The room will be hosted by either myself TDZdave or Memto89,

LMP and GTE Multiclass event, 8 Cars per class, Races would last around an hour and 15 minutes too an hour 30 minutes, with 2 Endurance races, Lasting around 2 hours 30 minutes,

Qualifying, will be a 15 minute session followed by the race countdown timer for all circuits, Except Spa Francorchamps and Le Mans, In which will have a 20 minute qualifying followed by a 5 minute break for you to sort your food, fluid and bathroom commitments for an endurance event,
Also, The field will not be cleansed after qualifying, So if you are in an LMP car and have a horible run you cannot expect to be bumped up to the back of the LMP field, you will start where your qualifying time dictates,

Laps will be worked out to around the 1 hour 10 minute mark according to the LMP pole time, For Spa Francorchamps and Le Mans the laps will be sorted to the LMP pole time to the value of 2 hours 30 minutes,

Tires
Soft tires only, apart from intermediates and wets where required,

The Races, All races will have 1 full pace lap,
Changes to start procedure,
I am making changes to the starting procedure as of the replay's I have viewed on my profile and of youtube of rolling start event's that being on the front row is almost a hinderance so the following procedure will be used from Monza thoughout the season,
+) Cars will roll at pace speed around the circuit as usual, (Changes)
+) The leaders will slow pace to bunch the field up prior to the final turn of the warm up lap,
+) once the field is bunched the leaders will proceed through the final turn onto the front straight,
+) When the 2 lead cars are on the painted grid lines it is up to the pole winner to start the race, They can start the race from any point on the painted grid lines to the start line,
+) If they cross the start line and haven't gone then the race is green, their loss,

I'n summary, the pole winner dictactes the pace lap, at pace speed, They have to ensure the field is bunched up, (near as makes no difference as some drivers will tail back to ensure their own safety in turn 1, once the leader gets to the painted grid slots its their choice to go, if they get to the start line and haven't gone then the race will also go green,
(Bare in mind that these may change race to race, so suit the track we are racing on, these will be released in the driver's briefing one week out from the event,)

Overtaking and lapping,[/B] Be patient, overtaking points will come, You will never win the race on lap 1,
Lapping, GTE cars will be expected to maintain their line, It is up to their discretion to get out of an LMP cars way, "removing" them from the circuit will result in a penalty,

This is a championship, Points will only be awarded for top 5 only in each class, Bonus points maybe awarded for, Class Pole Position, class fastest lap, And class most laps led, and leading a lap at the start line,
Points are in this order
1st) 5
2nd) 4
3rd) 3
4th) 2
5th) 1
1 Point for pole and 1 for fastest lap of the race (Each category)
Double Points will be awarded for the two endurance races, You must complete 90% to claim any points,



Penalties will be dealt with accordingly per class steward, I TDZdave am the head steward, Memto89 is the LMP steward and Johnnyb is the GTE steward,
2) If an LMP causes a GTE car to spin or crash while lapping them, the LMP driver will either wait and allow the GTE driver to retake their position and get up to race speed before retaking them, Or have the time lost for the GTE car +2 seconds added to the final result time,
If you are not sure if you have recieved a penalty or warning from an event, They will be published at the bottom of the OP, they will be published by Monday evening after the race, If we have yet to come to a decision it will be published as TBD,
Corner Cutting Two wheels must remain on the black stuff at all times, (or kerbing) If it is deemed by us that you have been cutting corners you will be served a penalty pending how much it cut or how many times,
Also, Do not arrive in a "Hybrid" or "Hacked" vehicle, you will be removed on the spot! NO EXCEPTIONS!


THE CARS AND DRIVERS, There will only be one of each car,
These are always subject to change
In the event of a new driver/ 1 off appearance driver they may participate in any car not being used for that event,
All full time drivers will use the car they sign up in, unless they wish to drop back to GTE or elevate up to LMP,
Part time driver's are expected to use the vehicles they sign up for,
Any reserve drivers willing to participate on short notice must have access to most cars listed,
Vehicle rules, No additional turbo's or super chargers, Anyone caught using a Hacked/ Hybrid car will be promtly removed! DO NOT TEST MY PATIENT ON THIS!

LMP

DRIVER) TDZdave/ TDZ-4-12-14-88
Car) Audi R8 '01 532bhp 935kg,

DRIVER) Memto89/ Memto89
CAR) Peugeot 908 ORECA 532bhp 950kg,

DRIVER) Pluxtheduck/ Pluxtheduck
CAR) Bentley Speed 8- 542hp 940kg

DRIVER) Joetruckv8/ Joetruckv8 (Primary reserve)
CAR) Peugeot 908- 542bhp 930kg,

DRIVER) Gippone/ gprilli
CAR) BMW LMR V12 532bhp 940kg,

DRIVER) StoneSea/ StoneSea (Primary reserve)
CAR) Pescarolo C60 Hybride 562hp 900kg

DRIVER) Rossington/ Long-haired-lout
CAR) TOYOTA GT-1 TS020 522hp 950kg

DRIVER) RodeRunner1967/ T-n-T-2000
CAR) Pescarolo C60 GV5 '04 543bhp 900kg



GTE

DRIVER) Johnnyb1990/ Johnnyb1990
CAR) Viper #91 - 453hp 1300kg

DRIVER) Dolfindiamond/ Dolfindiamond
CAR) Corvette ZR1 RM- 463hp 1250kg

DRIVER) ANFD/ ANFD (Part time/ Reserve)
CAR) AUDI R8 LMS 443bhp 1300kg,

DRIVER) Braunracing88/ Braunracing88
CAR) Lamborghini Nomad Diablo 453bhp 1270kg

DRIVER) Knukken/ Knukken (Absent for round 3)
CAR) Pagani Zonda LM 453bhp 1280kg (This car is available for Spa)

DRIVER)
CAR) BMW M3 GTR 453hp 1250kg

DRIVER) Chozza_32/ Chozza_32 (part time)
CAR) Ford GT spec II 433hp 1300kg

DRIVER) I-was-ere/ I-was-ere
CAR) NISSAN Fairlady Z LM 443 bhp 1300kg,


THE ROUNDS

1) Deep Forrest, (Completed)
2) Monza, (Completed)
3) Spa Francorchamps, (May 4th)
4) Fuji GT, (June 1st)
5) Cape Ring South, (June 15th)
6) Nurburgring, (June 29th)
7) Le Mans 2009, (July 13th)
8) Suzuka (July 27th)
9) Laguna Seca, August 11th)


Any questions or queries just ask,

DRIVERS POINTS

MONZA POINTS
LMP
gprilli - 5
memto89 - 4 + 1 Pole
pluxtheduck - 3 + 1 Fastest Lap
long-haired-lout - 2
T-n-T-2000 - 1
TDZ-4-12-14-88 - 0

GTE
jonnyb1990 - 5 + 1 fastest lap
i-was-ere - 4
freshseth83 - 3 + 1 Pole
chozza_32 - 2
ANFD - 1
Knukken - 0
Braunracing - 0
MichoRexo - 0


OVERALL, THE POINTS
LMP
pluxtheduck - 10
memto89 - 7
gprilli - 5
jonnyb1990 - 5
long-haired-lout - 4
T-n-T-2000 - 1
TDZ-4-12-14-88 - 0

GTE
chozza_32 - 8
jonnyb1990 - 6
ANFD - 5
i-was-ere - 4
freshseth83 - 4
Dolphindimond - 3
Knukken - 0
Braunracing - 0
MichoRexo - 0
T-n-T-2000 - 0

OVERALL POINTS
Jonnyb1990 (1 win)- 11
pluxtheduck(1 win) - 10
chozza_32 (1 win)- 8
memto89 - 7
gprilli (1 win)- 5
ANFD - 5
long-haired-lout - 4
i-was-ere - 4
freshseth83 - 4
Dolphindimond - 3
T-n-T-2000 - 1
TDZ-4-12-14-88 - 0
Knukken - 0
Braunracing - 0
MichoRexo - 0

Warning and Penalties, These will stay up here on the OP as a record for us stewards,

ROUND 1) DEEP FOREST,
TDZdave and TNT2000 will not recieve points for round 1 having not completing the minimal amount of laps to claim points,

DolfinDiamond, Taking a warning for multiple corner cutting during the race and possibly qualifying during round 1, We are unsure if we made it clear in the drivers briefing that certain track sections were classified as out of bounds, You will be monitored at Monza on this issue,
We are adjusting the OP accordingly to make the rules more clear on track boundaries,

ROUND 2) MONZA,

Chozza32, 10 seconds time added to overall race result for crossing the pit exit line twice,
Knukken, 10 seconds time added to overall race result for crossing the pit line twice,

I-Was-ere, 5 seconds time added to overall race result for crossing the pit line once,

MichoRexo, 5 seconds time added to overall race result for crossing the pit line once,

Freshseth83, Warning, using the text box during the warm up lap, thus holding up the GTE class,

MichoRexo, Warning,using the text box during the race, its very distracting to other drivers,

Further incidents including contact's etc are currently being reviewed and discussed,




VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS AND NEW SPEC'S,
These are always subject to change, If you are a one off driver these will not affect you, you will be spec'd at the regular car regulations, These are based on the driver's currently using the cars,

LMP CARS:-

The Bentley Speed 8 will be getting a 10kg increase in weight, now 542bhp at 950kg

The Peugeot 908 Oreca will get a 10bhp gain, making it 542bhp at 950kg

The Toyota TS020 GT-1 will get a 10bhp gain, making it 542hp at 950kg

GTE CARS:-

The AUDI R8 LMS will get a 20hp gain, now 463hp at 1300kg (ANFD ONLY)

ANFD Is allowed stage 3 tuning and turbo on the Audi, (ANFD ONLY)

The NISSAN Fairlady Z will get a 20hp boost and 10 kg removed, making the new spec at 463hp at 1290kg

Op updated,


2.4 HOURS OF SPA, May 4th
DRIVER'S BRIEFING

As it says in the OP the start here at Spa is going to be different, There will not be a full pace lap, Due to the lap of spa being quite long, We will go at the GT start line,
Start info,
pace speed 40MPH,
Bunched not staggered double file,
The front row must be in the "pinch" section of the track before accelerating, (This is where the turn 1 run off ends and roughly where the GT pit wall starts, It gets really narrow,)
Room will be set to 70 laps,
weather will be at 25%
Track water 20%
Changability at 1,
(This is what it will be set to prior to qualifying,)
If the rain does come the race will be called at 2 hours 40 minutes if there is more then 4 laps remaining in the race,


Extended,

Please stop yourself from having the urge of using the text box once the race has started, regardless of it being a pace lap, or during the race, There were multiple accounts of this last race,

Pit exit lines must be adheared too, Multiple infringements there too,

Corner cutting, We expect cars to run wide at Turn 4, which can become a cut, this will be watched with a keen eye,

Running wide at other turns, This is also expected to happen, if your not running wide your not pushing, however, at any other corner if you run wide, you will be expected to return to the track over the astro turf before the rumble strip you have crossed ends, if this is not done there will be 5 second penalties for offences we see fit,

Eau Rouge, The difference in time at by the entry of turn 4 gained can be up to .800 a lap by cutting, 3 cuts gains a 10 second penalty,

Tires, Soft racing tires are prefered, but not mandatory, you may also use racing medium tires and when/ if the rain comes you can use either wet racing tire,

We also have some drivers ready to race this week, please notify us if you cannot make the event this week so we can adjust people to cars accordingly,

 

[gippone]

I'll be there with my BMW

 

[freshseth83]

Dave, if its 2.4 hours that equals 2 hours 15 minutes. 2 hours 40 minutes is 2.66 hours. 👍

 

[braunracing88]

Dave, if its 2.4 hours that equals 2 hours 15 minutes. 2 hours 40 minutes is 2.66 hours. 👍

Actually, 2.4 hours is 2 hours, 24 minutes. 2 hours, 15 minutes = 2.25 miles. I know the real one was on May 4th, but what about ours? I thought ours were every 2 weeks.

 

[ANFD]

Can I please get a clarification of the date for the Spa race. Everything I see here shows last weekend and my calendar shows it next weekend, on the 11th so I'm hoping I didn't miss it

 

[braunracing88]

Can I please get a clarification of the date for the Spa race. Everything I see here shows last weekend and my calendar shows it next weekend, on the 11th so I'm hoping I didn't miss it

You and me both, GTP brother.

 

[memto89]

The race is next weekend please do not be worried about missing the race

 

[knukken]

With everything happening now, with change of dates with series I'm in and personal life it would probably be better for me to leave this series. I can't join most races due to work, and difficult to keep track of everything.

If someone wants to join this series and able to make most races, they can have my car. If I can join a race, I can let you know asap and see if I have one of the available cars.

 

[freshseth83]

Actually, 2.4 hours is 2 hours, 24 minutes. 2 hours, 15 minutes = 2.25 miles. I know the real one was on May 4th, but what about ours? I thought ours were every 2 weeks.

Yeah 2.25 is right if were going by ten, or numerically. Im saying 2.4 as two and and quarter. Thats what I thought it was saying. So are we doing 2 and a quarter- 2:15; 2.4- 2:24; or 2:40?

 

[gippone]

2.4 HOURS OF SPA, May 4th
DRIVER'S BRIEFING

As it says in the OP the start here at Spa is going to be different, There will not be a full pace lap, Due to the lap of spa being quite long, We will go at the GT start line,
Start info,
pace speed 40MPH,
Bunched not staggered double file,
The front row must be in the "pinch" section of the track before accelerating, (This is where the turn 1 run off ends and roughly where the GT pit wall starts, It gets really narrow,)
Room will be set to 70 laps,
weather will be at 25%
Track water 20%
Changability at 1,
(This is what it will be set to prior to qualifying,)
If the rain does come the race will be called at 2 hours 40 minutes if there is more then 4 laps remaining in the race,


Extended,

Please stop yourself from having the urge of using the text box once the race has started, regardless of it being a pace lap, or during the race, There were multiple accounts of this last race,

Pit exit lines must be adheared too, Multiple infringements there too,

Corner cutting, We expect cars to run wide at Turn 4, which can become a cut, this will be watched with a keen eye,

Running wide at other turns, This is also expected to happen, if your not running wide your not pushing, however, at any other corner if you run wide, you will be expected to return to the track over the astro turf before the rumble strip you have crossed ends, if this is not done there will be 5 second penalties for offences we see fit,

Eau Rouge, The difference in time at by the entry of turn 4 gained can be up to .800 a lap by cutting, 3 cuts gains a 10 second penalty,

Tires, Soft racing tires are prefered, but not mandatory, you may also use racing medium tires and when/ if the rain comes you can use either wet racing tire,

We also have some drivers ready to race this week, please notify us if you cannot make the event this week so we can adjust people to cars accordingly,

Of course Dave you mean May 11th, am I right?

 

[TDZdave]

Correct Gippone.

:sighs: Memo to all, Don't do things after being under the influence of pain medication!

Gah! Yes may 11th, This weekend,

Will adjust everything over the coming hours,

Its meant to be 2 hours 40 minute or lap count cut off,

 

[F1WORLDCHAMPION]

Around when will the actual race start be SA time and I will probably take the M3 GTR but just for Spa.

BTW i'm sorry I pulled out of the series.