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[EX_stream_tuna]

Really? I am sure this is the first time that I have heard of this.

Off-hand, I don't think you can enter Spa too fast and I got one there when I wasn't even pressing on the gas before the AI took over. Daytona may be a different situation, though. Don't know.

Yes, Daytona, Indy, and Laguna Seca have been "special" in this sense.

[EX_stream_tuna]

2.4 Hours of Daytona 2015
 
Hi All,
 
I'm posting some preliminary specs for this week, which are subject to change based upon further  testing.  Hopefully the changes will be slight.
 
Cars:
Corvette C6 LM
BMW Z4 GT3
BMW M3 Base Model
Audi R8 LMS
Team Oreca Viper GTS (either version)
 
PP - 588
HP - 500
KG - 1245 min
(Most cars will not meet all specs, by design.  This is a method of levelling playing field.)
Tires: Unrestricted.  Use any racing tire you choose.
 
Daytona Road Course (of course)  Time Change - Full 24hr cycle in 2.4 hours
No chance of rain.
Normal Tire wear
Heavy damage

[EX_stream_tuna]

Final specs for the Daytona 2.4 hours race Saturday.

Come one, come all, and come often! 


Vehicle Regulations   
Vehicles   
Audi LMS Ultra (Audi Sport Team Pheonix)
BMW Z4 GT3
Corvette Z06 (C6) LM Race Car
Team Oreca Viper GTS-R (Either number)
 
PP 588 (max)
HP 500 (max)
Weight (kg) 1245 (min)
Tire Restriction   Choice of Race Tire / Change during race optional
Vehicle Tuning   
Unrestricted
Aero Kits   Allowed
Nos   Prohibited
 
 
Course Settings       
Date   Track   Laps
01/31
Daytona Road Course Time Change (No rain)
TBD (2.4 hours)
 
Event Settings   
Start Type   Grid Start w/ False Check
Grid Order   Result from Pre-Race
Boost   Off
Penalty   Heavy
Race Finish Delay   180 sec
Visible Damage   On
Mechanical Damage   Heavy
Slipstream Strength   Real
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption   Normal
Mandatory Pit Stop(s)   No
Force Tire Type Change   No
Grip Reduction when Off Track   Real
 
Regulation Settings   
Skid Force Recovery   Off
Active Steering   Off
ASM   Off
Driving Line   Available
TCS   Available
ABS   Available

[NumbSkuld]

Final specs for the Daytona 2.4 hours race Saturday.

PP 588 (max)
HP 500 (max)
Weight (kg) 1245 (min)
Tire Restriction   Choice of Race Tire / Change during race optional
Vehicle Tuning   
Unrestricted
Aero Kits   Allowed
Nos   Prohibited
 

Good race up at the front.

I only have myself to blame for just jumping in a race with no preparation at all.  In the mad rush to get the Z4 on track, I was running 13HP less, plus horrible oversteer in mid corner and exit.  During the race, I kept on wondering how come I can run a 29-20 lap stint, while others needed to pit much earlier.  I do not believe that I was driving ultra conservatively that I could save 5-7 laps of fuel.  That 13HP made a difference I guess.  I could only squeeze out 1'47 fastest lap (3 to 3.5 sec loss to 500HP which I checked afterwards) Oh well, next time.

[PeyePete]

Good race up at the front.

I only have myself to blame for just jumping in a race with no preparation at all.  In the mad rush to get the Z4 on track, I was running 13HP less, plus horrible oversteer in mid corner and exit.  During the race, I kept on wondering how come I can run a 29-20 lap stint, while others needed to pit much earlier.  I do not believe that I was driving ultra conservatively that I could save 5-7 laps of fuel.  That 13HP made a difference I guess.  I could only squeeze out 1'47 fastest lap (3 to 3.5 sec loss to 500HP which I checked afterwards) Oh well, next time.
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I knew I would have to do 3 stops as I was getting about 6 laps on 25 L, so 22, 44, and 66 seemed to be the best choice based on running on good tires.

[EX_stream_tuna]

thanks!

Glad you guys made it.

re: 3 stops, I did the math early, and when the tire wear started to look kind of low, but still turning fast(ish) laps, I tried to redo the math while driving and what I came up with was that I'd have to do 7-8 more laps on tires that were starting to feel sloppy.  Felt that the smarter thing to do was pit three times.  As we all felt at one point or another, an off there can add tons of time and amount to almost as much as a pit stop.  Better to take that pit and have fewer offs, IMO.

[EX_stream_tuna]

I made this race video, with changing viewpoints and focussing on closest battles to hopefully make this pretty entertaining if you felt like watching the whole thing.

The leader was not decided until the end... but don't skip ahead if you want some good racing to watch

Overall I am very impressed with how clean this race was, even with some newer-comers involved.

[DudeTuna]

Nice race. Three discos is still three too many though.

[EX_stream_tuna]

actually, I'm not sure they were all discos.  Maybe one?

[DudeTuna]

I will be free on Saturday and so I plan on making it out to GT SAturday's Evnet. Here are the details. I'm not sure what has changed in order to join in. You might have to join GT Saturday Club? Hopefully MGT, Ex, DM, TRL or ? will drop by here.

I managed to read. Yes, I know, anyway, you must join GT Saturday Club as it is run from the Club Lobby.

Vehicle Regulations   
Vehicles   
Alpine VGT
PP
 n/a
HP
n/a
Weight (kg)
 n/a
Tire Restriction   Sport Soft
Vehicle Tuning   
allowed
Aero Kits   n/a
Nos   n/a
    
 
 
Course Settings       
Date   Track   Laps
4/04   
Suzuka 2014
7 minute qualifier
1 hour timed
 
Event Settings   
Start Type   Grid Start w/ False Check
Grid Order   Result from Pre-Race
Boost   Off
Penalty   Off
Race Finish Delay   n/a
Visible Damage   On
Mechanical Damage   Off
Slipstream Strength   Real
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption   normal
Mandatory Pit Stop(s)   No
Force Tire Type Change   No
Grip Reduction when Off Track   Real
 
Regulation Settings   
Skid Force Recovery   Off
Active Steering   Off
ASM   Off
Driving Line   Available
TCS   Available
ABS   Available



Also, it states Tuning is allowed, but there are no adjustments on this car. So you don't have to mess around trying to tune anything.
 

[TRLWNC]

Sorry to not remember that not everyone has access to the planning thread. (Or at least looks at it..... )

On the 13th, we will be running 625 PP at LaSarthe.

Let's see if we can get one each of all of the LMP cars in game!

See you then!

[EX_stream_tuna]

hey... we are doing a race at Watkins Glen this Saturday if anyone is interested.

http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/Gran-Turismo-Events/GT-Saturdays-Weekly-Event/td-p/42356053