WEC S2, R9, Nurburgring GP/F Finale!

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braunracing88
On that note, I would like to raise some concerns in that department regarding the next round at Laguna Seca. With the track being as relatively narrow as it is and with a lack of paved runoff, I fear this is really gonna come under some serious scrutiny that weekend. I still remember all the trouble I had with back-markers there in the last WSC season at the wheel of a Ferrari 330 P4. As far as I can remember, whenever I would come up to lap an ST (Alfa Romeo Guilia TZ2) or GT car (AC Cobra, Chevrolet Corvette, Jaguar E-Type, to name three), I would usually try and do so on the straights as there is more room there to maneuver. I'm not saying everyone has to do it that way, especially the LMP drivers. But it usually doesn't result in as many incidents. Just something to think about.
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I can somewhat agree here mate, as trying to get past a GTE car through the S curves at suzuka was a difficult thing, however the cornering speeds were so similar that the only time lost was a few tenths that would be gained through the acceleration of the LMP car, but,

Once again, as we have said multiple times previously, It is the LMP drivers responsibility to make the pass without making contact with the GTE car,

Are the penalties not harsh enough to make drivers think twice? we can be more painful in this respect,

If you maintain your line then that makes it easier for an LMP driver to get passed as they can anticipate your actions, if you plan on moving over then make your actions clear prior to doing so,
 
TDZdave
I can somewhat agree here mate, as trying to get past a GTE car through the S curves at suzuka was a difficult thing, however the cornering speeds were so similar that the only time lost was a few tenths that would be gained through the acceleration of the LMP car, but,

Once again, as we have said multiple times previously, It is the LMP drivers responsibility to make the pass without making contact with the GTE car,

Are the penalties not harsh enough to make drivers think twice? we can be more painful in this respect,

If you maintain your line then that makes it easier for an LMP driver to get passed as they can anticipate your actions, if you plan on moving over then make your actions clear prior to doing so,
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I didn't have any problems with the LMPs in the S curves. Also, the warmup incident I was referring to earlier was exiting the hairpin, not coming out of 130R.
 
Whether it will be this week some practice session? I'm leaving on Sunday night on vacation and I come straight to the race :)
 
GTPL_Plotnik
Whether it will be this week some practice session? I'm leaving on Sunday night on vacation and I come straight to the race :)
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It will be the Wednesday before the race.... Unfortunately I can't dedicate all my time to the wec as I also run the feeder series to the wec which has testing sessions on Wednesday as well
 
OK, maybe someone would be interested in private testing, mainly I mean GTE class? The room I bet I have a good internet speed specially modified for GT5.
 
This season has been great for GTE so far, the GTE specs are so close its insane. I mean its great fun racing and its allowing us drivers to have to work to find an advantage
 
I still follow proceedings here, anyhow people are concerned about Laguna Seca. Simple answer is patience. Laguna has little passing chances, so rather than the LMP driver just roaring by at first chance, he should at least sit back and wait a little. Controlling a GT on a fairly narrow track like this is tricky probably, so they will have there hands full. LMP's have the extra power and downforce, so if they just simply arrive at the GT, wait, use the extra downforce and handling to power away they won't be an issue.

For example, if I got stuck behind a GT near the corkscrew, I would much rather safely brake, tuck in, and get him coming into Rainey than throw it all away at Corkscrew. Besides, if a GT has an LMP behind him, he will be made aware of the LMP's presence just from the noise behind him.

All in all, happy racing at Laguna guys :)

Furi.
 
GTPL_Plotnik
OK, maybe someone would be interested in private testing, mainly I mean GTE class? The room I bet I have a good internet speed specially modified for GT5.
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Yeah i'll put a few laps in round Laguna with you mate, what night? maybe Thursday?.
 
Furinkazen
I still follow proceedings here, anyhow people are concerned about Laguna Seca. Simple answer is patience. Laguna has little passing chances, so rather than the LMP driver just roaring by at first chance, he should at least sit back and wait a little. Controlling a GT on a fairly narrow track like this is tricky probably, so they will have there hands full. LMP's have the extra power and downforce, so if they just simply arrive at the GT, wait, use the extra downforce and handling to power away they won't be an issue.

For example, if I got stuck behind a GT near the corkscrew, I would much rather safely brake, tuck in, and get him coming into Rainey than throw it all away at Corkscrew. Besides, if a GT has an LMP behind him, he will be made aware of the LMP's presence just from the noise behind him.

All in all, happy racing at Laguna guys :)

Furi.
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Thanks for the input mate good to hear from you again, its exactly what we have been saying as well. It is a tight track but the same in real life as in WEC here, you need to take your time in GTE or LMP over taking needs to be thought out on a track like this, its a 2h race, take it easy and watch your self and you will be fine
 
RichyB28
Yeah i'll put a few laps in round Laguna with you mate, what night? maybe Thursday?.
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From the beginning I was thinking about Thursday, so as much as possible for :)

Officially - Private testing will take place on Thursday - tomorrow!
Private room will set at 22:00 CET, fits this time?
I am counting on the presence of a larger group of GTE :)

Pakos to be there?
 
GTPL_Plotnik
From the beginning I was thinking about Thursday, so as much as possible for :)

Officially - Private testing will take place on Thursday - tomorrow!
Private room will set at 22:00 CET, fits this time?
I am counting on the presence of a larger group of GTE :)

Pakos to be there?
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Would you mind a LMP driver to test the track with you? :embarrassed:
 
GTPL_Plotnik
From the beginning I was thinking about Thursday, so as much as possible for :)

Officially - Private testing will take place on Thursday - tomorrow!
Private room will set at 22:00 CET, fits this time?
I am counting on the presence of a larger group of GTE :)

Pakos to be there?
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Who's gonna host?
 
memto89
Just do it in my lobby that way no one has an issue with adding anyone else
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Of course I had to host a room, but memto is right, all eager easily be able to join him. I have a friend I think all of GTE, the LMP I have no space - set of friends ... Well Team Gran Turismo Poland is a big :)

Let me anticipate a colleague and facts and to inform you in advance that Pakos joined Team GTPL, will ride under the new nickname of the vestibule GTPL, and even his own nickname also likely to be quite different, but the rest of it has himself write :)

So, official information: Tonight's Practice Room Host: memto89
 
Hey, in the last race at Suzuka, unfortunately, because I was not? love life: D
I am in the process of changing nick to GTPL_AYAHUASKA.
But I was a little problem AUDI R8 LMS, you can send and capturing only a 4 hour race at the Nurburgring. I'll be at Laguna Seca appeared as Pakos but for the next race should I already deal with Audi and occur as GTPL_AYAHUASKA. As for today's test sure I'll find an hour to workout with you :) see you on the track: D
 
So who will there be tonight?

1. Plotnik
2. Pakos
3. Pluxtheduck
4. Lout
5.
6.
7.
8.
 
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So who will there be tonight?

1. Plotnik
2. Pakos
3. Pluxtheduck
4. Lout
5. Richy
6.
7.
8.
 
Thank you for coming all present last night.
The tests appeared mostly drivers GTE - Plotnik, Pakos, Pluxtheduck, RichyBoy, Knukken and long-haired-lout of LMP class.
LMP driving time was 1:14, xxx, the GTE times were as aligned within 2:20,2.
Laguna has shown that it is very difficult to track not forgiving of errors, this probably convinced the entire headlamp current WEC GTE. Next week promises to be an interesting race.
Meanwhile, I'm going to rest on the Baltic Sea :)
 
GTPL_Plotnik
Thank you for coming all present last night.
The tests appeared mostly drivers GTE - Plotnik, Pakos, Pluxtheduck, RichyBoy, Knukken and long-haired-lout of LMP class.
LMP driving time was 1:14, xxx, the GTE times were as aligned within 2:20,2.
Laguna has shown that it is very difficult to track not forgiving of errors, this probably convinced the entire headlamp current WEC GTE. Next week promises to be an interesting race.
Meanwhile, I'm going to rest on the Baltic Sea :)
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2:20.2? Is that accurate? I think GTE cars can do better than that. Also, I would've made the test, but my brother had the PS3 at the time.
 
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