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WSC III - PT Champion: JoeOfTheFire. GT Champion: SagarisGTB.
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Thats nice!
http://www.redshoes-archive.co.uk/info.php?ID=12280&cat=584
Thats the midget my grandad wrote off...
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We may aswell.
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Room still going.
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Round 1 - 10 FEBRUARY
Daytona 150
Daytona Road Course
1 Pace Lap @ 60mph
43 Race Laps / 150 Miles
The teams are arriving at Daytona, in a move which heralds the start of yet another classic season of sportscar action. The re-named prototype category may have lost its champion Spurgy, but instead has much more depth to make up. Up to 6 Ford's and 2 Ferrari's include some fine drivers, and whilst the blue oval has a numerical advantage of 3 to 1, it still might mean nothing over 43 laps.
New rules mean the "Prototype" category use compound S1 tyres, which have severely reduced grip than the old R2 and R3 compounds used. However the cars have taken a step forward in aero, speeds down the straights are higher, and as a result pole time will surely be too far off last seasons laps.
The undercard for WSC this season is the new GT category. Perhaps its unfair to call it the undercard, because it will provide some incredibly close racing. AC, Chevrolet, Corvette, Jaguar, and Shelby are all bringing cars to this category which has minimum tuning and S3 tyres. Expect the battle to rage in this class all race long.
Race Control Statement To Drivers From Furinkazen
A few reminders to drivers of the rules - GT cars are allowed to hold their line, Prototypes have to find their through. Also for the pace lap everyone will be single file @ 60mph, one by one off the grid as the banking is difficult to put power down on from a standing start.
Field will form up AFTER the Bus Stop Chicane in double file staggered formation, green from whenever the overall leader decides to go from pit lane start to the start line - the race will be green from when the lead car crosses the start line, so overtaking will be permitted from then.
If you sustain damage on the pace lap pull off to the side but do NOT pass the leader before going into the pits, and also make sure if you are damaged and off pace during the race to make it clear you are and try and keep off the racing line - I will be on mic reporting any incidents I see through to other drivers.
Good luck to all! Furinkazen
You mixed the tyres in each class...
S1 = Sport Hards
S3 = Sport Softs
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Some EPIC fun testing! Daytona will be a blast!
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Furi I think you got the tyres the wrong way round there LOL
I got 2:10.535 in the Corvette this evening and getting constant 2:11.2xx - 2:11.5xx by pushing the C3 a bit otherwise its high 2:11's low 2:12's. It all depends on turn 1 and getting that right.
Fuel will last for 44 laps at Daytona
I got 2:10.535 in the Corvette this evening and getting constant 2:11.2xx - 2:11.5xx by pushing the C3 a bit otherwise its high 2:11's low 2:12's. It all depends on turn 1 and getting that right.
Fuel will last for 44 laps at Daytona
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Looks like this will be a close race.
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Round 1 - 10 FEBRUARY
Daytona 150
Daytona Road Course
1 Pace Lap @ 60mph
43 Race Laps / 150 Miles
The teams are arriving at Daytona, in a move which heralds the start of yet another classic season of sportscar action. The re-named prototype category may have lost its champion Spurgy, but instead has much more depth to make up. Up to 6 Ford's and 2 Ferrari's include some fine drivers, and whilst the blue oval has a numerical advantage of 3 to 1, it still might mean nothing over 43 laps.
New rules mean the "Prototype" category use compound S3 tyres, which have severely reduced grip than the old R2 and R1 compounds used. However the cars have taken a step forward in aero, speeds down the straights are higher, and as a result pole time will surely be too far off last seasons laps.
The undercard for WSC this season is the new GT category. Perhaps its unfair to call it the undercard, because it will provide some incredibly close racing. AC, Chevrolet, Corvette, Jaguar, and Shelby are all bringing cars to this category which has minimum tuning and S1 tyres. Expect the battle to rage in this class all race long.
Race Control Statement To Drivers From Furinkazen
A few reminders to drivers of the rules - GT cars are allowed to hold their line, Prototypes have to find their through. Also for the pace lap everyone will be single file @ 60mph, one by one off the grid as the banking is difficult to put power down on from a standing start.
Field will form up AFTER the Bus Stop Chicane in double file staggered formation, green from whenever the overall leader decides to go from pit lane start to the start line - the race will be green from when the lead car crosses the start line, so overtaking will be permitted from then.
If you sustain damage on the pace lap pull off to the side but do NOT pass the leader before going into the pits, and also make sure if you are damaged and off pace during the race to make it clear you are and try and keep off the racing line - I will be on mic reporting any incidents I see through to other drivers.
Good luck to all! Furinkazen
Edited
- and going to be very close tomorrow. Way too close to call.
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Furi
"find their way through."
Do I need to proof-read everything you say Furi?
I find some errors in your OPs as well.
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CnD joins the reserve list for Daytona!
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So first laps in the Corvette today: lap 1 - 2'10.7, lap 2 - 2'10.3, eventually a best lap of 2'09.5. What a difference a day makes.
Before I drove the Corvette, I drove the Camaro for the first time and was regularly running low 10s with a best of 2'09.8. The Corvette was easy to drive, the Camaro even more so. You can nail the throttle anytime, corrections are easy and the thing has tons of grip. It's the safest hands here.
The Cobra has more bite and is a riskier pick, but it is quicker. My best was 2'08.5 over 10 laps, but was regularly running low 9s. Much easier to get wrong than both Chevys, much more concentration needed. I tried the Jag but was crashing all the time, it seems today I can't drive the Jag how yesterday I couldn't get much from the Corvette. Best was 2'09.9 in limited running. I'll make my final choice tomorrow but it's down to the Chevrolets and the Cobra. All cars can go 40+ laps on one tank and tire wear is very small on all, it's down to a choice between raw pace and safe hands.
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FordMKIVJ5I can't stand the Jag. It handles like nothing I've ever driven before....
It reminded me of a boat when I drove it...
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Yup, body roll, understeer, more body roll. Then no torque.....
Mustang = Oversteer, oversteer, get it under control then POOOOWWEEEEERRRR!!!! Followed by yet more oversteer and subsequently.... a wall...
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FordMKIVJ5Yup, body roll, understeer, more body roll. Then no torque.....
Mustang = Oversteer, oversteer, get it under control then POOOOWWEEEEERRRR!!!! Followed by yet more oversteer and subsequently.... a wall...
Yeah once you sort the oversteer out you just end up oversteering in the other direction haha
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And it is quite the difficult choice no?
Yup, body roll, understeer, more body roll. Then no torque.....
Mustang = Oversteer, oversteer, get it under control then POOOOWWEEEEERRRR!!!! Followed by yet more oversteer and subsequently.... a wall...
Agreed. I lol'd so hard at the Mustang and E Type's size difference at Le Mans
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neljackI hope people remember damage is heavy
Same, i'm really not looking forward to the inevitable moment of getting lapped at the bus stop.
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People should only really lap at the bus stop if they can pass on the brakes. They shouldn't be diving around you.
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I hope people remember damage is heavy
Yes, prototype drivers will have to slow and be patient to navigate traffic nearly all times
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It should be fine, although if one of you gets a wheel on the grass it could be a different story altogether!
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Honestly, can you pick a winner form the entry list? Because I can't. Waaay too close to call.
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Its going to be very close.
Just done my fastest lap too with a 2:10.9
Just done my fastest lap too with a 2:10.9
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What about the legit 2.06? (Slight help from a push)
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