Abarth 1000TC VS Jag MKII @ Nordschleife - Tuesday April 13th 2010

Carlos Diaz · Apr 7, 2010

Servername: RACEDEPT.COM TC65
Class: Fiat Abarth 1000TC & Jaguar MKII
Track: Nordschleife (VLN Layout)
Start Time: 19.00 GMT
Qualification: 30 min Note: It would take too long to qualify due to the length of the track and the fact that the first lap is an outlap (untimed). Therefor we will have a 30 minute qualification session before each race. Unlimited laps. I know that we will spend more time in qualy than racing, but the practice is needed on this track.
Race: 2 x 2 laps
Note1: Click here to read the password and golden rules!
Note2: We will be using two skinpacks. One for the Jag, found HERE.
And the sprintpack for the Abarth, found HERE.
Note3: You must choose a different make of car for each race. The order in which you drive them will be assigned based on the order of sign-ups. Starting with the Jaaaaaag for myself, and alternating onwards down the list.

Carlos Diaz · Apr 12, 2010

Knut, now that you mention that your lap times were similar, so were mine. But I was a bit faster in the Jag.

I was thinking if I should pair these cars up and make it a VERSUS event. But I wasn't sure about it.

What do you guys think about it? If I get enough of you to second it, I'll set it up.

Let me know.

P.S. One of the cool aspects of a VERSUS event is that one of the cars is always just a bit slower so...
Lets say a faster driver gets the faster of the cars in race 1 and a slower driver gets the slower car, for example: Lenno jumps in the jag and I jump in the 1000TC. Everyone pretty much knows that I don't stand a chance in hell against Lenno in a single make event, so the fact that he has the faster car in race 1 won't change the outcome by much anyway. He will win no matter what, so the fact that he has the faster car this time around is not important.
But in race two he is forced to jump into the 1000TC while I grab the Jag. He is still an awesome driver, but now I have more of a chance thanks to his disadvantage in power.
Basically, it makes things a little interesting competition wise, when the cars get flipped, you might find yourself battling someone you normally would have a very hard time catching.

Something for us slower guys to think about...

Knut Omdal Tveito · Apr 12, 2010

Yeah, thats one of the things that make the versus events so exciting IMO. For me it was 1.2 s separating the Jag and the TC

Next to nothing on the Ring

I'm up for a versus event

Stuart Thomson · Apr 12, 2010

Absolutely no preference either way - I'll go with the majority

Senad Subasic · Apr 12, 2010

Stuart Thomson said:
Absolutely no preference either way - I'll go with the majority

What he said. I'd have troube catching up with a GT40 there anyway

Bob Hutchins · Apr 12, 2010

Stuart Thomson said:
Absolutely no preference either way - I'll go with the majority

No sitting on the fence mr T, I will go with the versus as this always makes for better racing with more than 1 make in the field.

See no sitting on the fence for me, he he he.........

Stuart Thomson · Apr 12, 2010

The view's lovely from up here, but the splinters can be nasty.

Tom Wilson · Apr 12, 2010

I'm going to have to hold my hands up now - I can't make it, after badgering to have an event on this track as well......i'm gutted.

However, once again work has called on me to do some out of hours maintenance. I'm sorry guys, I hope it's as much fun as I was expecting it to be and that I can make it to the next running of this track...........................

:frown:

Stuart Thomson · Apr 12, 2010

I'll definitely be there for at least 1 race, probably 2, but tomorrow is the GLW's birthday, and we're off out for an early meal.

I'm hopeful of being around for both, but if I miss one, it'll be the first one.

I've done an Abarth race round the Nords, so if I only make the second race, I'll do a Jaaaaaag

Carlos Diaz · Apr 12, 2010

Tom Wilson said:
I'm going to have to hold my hands up now - I can't make it, after badgering to have an event on this track as well......i'm gutted.

However, once again work has called on me to do some out of hours maintenance. I'm sorry guys, I hope it's as much fun as I was expecting it to be and that I can make it to the next running of this track...........................

:frown:

That's it...You are expelled from the GTL Racing Club, hand over your license, helmet, gloves, racing suit, and the keys to all the cars!!

HAHA, just kidding Tommy, I hope this event goes well enough so I may bring her back once more so you could have your go at her.

See ya next time.

Carlos Diaz · Apr 12, 2010

Also, it is now a VERSUS event. The car you drive in race 1 will be next to your name in the entry list.

Philip Brown · Apr 13, 2010

Rog on the VS event Carlos, I think it will be more interesting having both types in the mix, although I am racier in the Abarth...will keep working on the Jag!

Thanks

Hans Sneep · Apr 13, 2010

Some body like to share a good stable setup for the Jaaaag Please, I am very much struggling....

Carlos Diaz · Apr 13, 2010

Hans Sneep said:
Some body like to share a good stable setup for the Jaaaag Please, I am very much struggling....

Here you go Hans. It's not as perfect as I would like it to be but it's better than stock.

Carlos Diaz · Apr 13, 2010

Server is up:thumbup:

Manuel Spierenburg · Apr 13, 2010

Sorry carlos but I can't today. Changing from maybe to noot

but cya guys on thursday.

Carlos Diaz · Apr 13, 2010

Sorry to hear that Manny, see you on Thursday.

Guys, this setup here for the Jag understeers a bit less than my first. Maybe you will like it better...

Roman Kruszewski · Apr 13, 2010

I will be racing tonite

So i take place after Martin - R1 Jaaaag

Carlos Diaz · Apr 13, 2010

Roman Kruszewski said:
I will be racing tonite So i take place after Martin - R1 Jaaaag

Hellz Yeah!:banana::woot:

Senad Subasic · Apr 13, 2010

Hm, my GTL stopped responding when Gary joined. And the same thing now when I try to rejoin. Was fine when there were just Knut and I. Any ideas what the problem might be? I have the skins.

Dana Ciul · Apr 13, 2010

Carlos et al:

Sign me up. This will be my first online race. I've been a big fan of these cars and tracks since the mid-'60s. My goal is to finish cleanly. That will be reward enough on this long track and very different cars. Carlos has been helping me with the game in general and getting online.