AC Multiclass WEC @ Mugello - Saturday 25th of March 2017

[Glaurung]

Is there still a seat in a Porsche 911 RSR 2017 free for a new guy?

Yes of course, welcome in the AC Racing Club!
At the moment the entry list is full but you're in the first position of the reserve list, and usually there are some drop offs before the race.

911 rsr

Added in the reserve list.

 

[Glaurung]

About the BOP, I've given this ballast values to the GT class:

• M3 GT2 +0 kg
• 458 GT2 +10 kg
• C7R +25 kg
• 911 RSR +25 kg

 

[Mapu]

Has race control ever considered to host these races with a rolling start? I mean a pace car wouldn't be needed as long as the pole sitter of each class dictates a reasonable speed on the pace lap?

 

[Dirk Steffen]

Yes of course, welcome in the AC Racing Club!
At the moment the entry list is full but you're in the first position of the reserve list, and usually there are some drop offs before the race.

Added in the reserve list.

Thats great Giuseppe !
I am looking forward to it !

 

[Celestiale]

What's BOP going to look like? slight penalty for the C7R?

+25kg for Corvette and Porsche, +10kg for Ferrari

 

[Rupe Wilson]

We have looked at rolling starts, but they only add confusion and crashes, seen it so many times, on paper its brilliant in reality, there is always a driver or 2 who loose out before the race even begins. Too much weaving around and breaking, guys not holding their line in corners. So standing start is how we do it. safer for all...

thanks for the post though.

 

[Mapu]

We have looked at rolling starts, but they only add confusion and crashes, seen it so many times, on paper its brilliant in reality, there is always a driver or 2 who loose out before the race even begins. Too much weaving around and breaking, guys not holding their line in corners. So standing start is how we do it. safer for all...

thanks for the post though.

I understand. Thought it would add a bit of immersion but I'm fine with standing starts for club races.

 

[Glaurung]

Has race control ever considered to host these races with a rolling start? I mean a pace car wouldn't be needed as long as the pole sitter of each class dictates a reasonable speed on the pace lap?

We already did rolling starts before, though never with such a big grid.
But to consider this opportunity with a full grid I need all the drivers connected to Teamspeak to give the proper instructions.
@Rupe Wilson using rolling start, though with small grids, usually we had less incidents at T1 because there was more car to car distance at the braking point.

 

[Vapir]

Have to jump out of the car since something has come up.
I'm sure my backup will be doing a stellar job
Have fun guys!

 

[Glaurung]

Have to jump out of the car since something has come up.
I'm sure my backup will be doing a stellar job
Have fun guys!

Thanks for the notice, @menos | M6 will be happy of this.

 

[Dirk Steffen]

I am sorry Timo cannot make it.
Porsche 911 RSR 2017, here we go ;-)

Be easy on the new guy fellas …

 

[Glaurung]

Well gentlemen, I'm going to setup the server for the race of this evening.
So far the entry list will be composed of:

• 3 Porsche 919 Hybrid 2016
• 1 Porsche 919 Hybrid 2015
• 4 BMW M3 GT2
• 4 Ferrari 458 GT2
• 3 Corvette C7R
• 9 Porsche 911 RSR

There will be no mandatory pit stops, so free race strategy.
Only if all the 24 the drivers will be connected on Teamspeak and will give positive response of receiving the instructions, there will be a manual rolling start.
Otherwise, standing start as usual, with drive through penalty in case of jump start.
Teamspeak installation guide.

 

[Geof]

Put me in the reserve list pls.

 

[Celestiale]

Hey i have to sign out unfortunately. Didn't sleep at all last night.
Rather want another driver to jump in who's actually going to have some fun, and not trying to fight the sleep for 2 hours...
So one Corvette free now.
I probably won't make the Monday race (60s GT) as well i will know tomorrow evening, and post it in the appropriate topic

 

[Glaurung]

Server is up.
@Ruben De Wulf, @Geof, for you and other guys that will join to the reserve list, I can't guarantee your desidered car, because eventually you'll receive the car that has been made free by a driver that may drop off.
In any case, if at 19.40 GMT (5 mins before qually ends) you'll see any free slot in the server, you are entitled to take it and join the race.

To all the GT drivers: under blue flags be predictable and keep always your racing line. Let the LMP1 driver to make the move. On straights do not deliberately lift off or stay away from racing line, it's just necessary to leave enough road clearance on one side.

To all the drivers: in case of incidents/mistakes/spins, etc., please do not abandon the race, it's a form of respect for the other buddies and, by the way, there is not a better chance to improve driving skills than these kind of races, even struggling in the last positions.

 

[Glaurung]

Hey i have to sign out unfortunately. Didn't sleep at all last night.
Rather want another driver to jump in who's actually going to have some fun, and not trying to fight the sleep for 2 hours...
So one Corvette free now.
I probably won't make the Monday race (60s GT) as well i will know tomorrow evening, and post it in the appropriate topic

No problem mate, @Ruben De Wulf will be happy of your Corvette.

 

[Geof]

@Glaurung , If it's possible I would try it with the 919 2016,
otherwise I'll take whatever come, It will be great too. Thx!
And if there no room, try to have fun without me.

 

[Glaurung]

@Glaurung , If it's possible I would try it with the 919 2016,
otherwise I'll take whatever come, It will be great too. Thx!
And if there no room, try to have fun without me.

If there will be not too late drop offs I may restart the server with 1 more 919 mate, in order to fill more the LMP1 class.

 

[Glaurung]

And, @Ruben De Wulf you have your Porsche now

 

[Andreas Knöpke]

Dunno why but I'm looking forward to it quite a lot