TC-65 Escort MK1 @ Dijon-Prenois - Tue 25th February 2014

Steven Walker · Feb 19, 2014

Server name: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM GTL1
Class: TC-65 Ford Escort Mexico MK1 (Download) - Alternate (Download)
Track: Dijon-Prenois (Default)

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------------------------- Race 1 ---------------------------------
Track: Dijon-Prenois Short
Practice start time: GMT 20:00 (20 mins)
Qualification start time: GMT 20:20 (single lap)
Race start time: GMT 20:30 ( 13 laps)
------------------------- Race 2 ----------------------------------
Track: Dijon-Prenois Long
Practice start time: GMT 20:50 (20 mins)
Qualification start time: GMT 21:10 (single lap)
Race start time: GMT 21:20 ( 13 laps )

Note1: CLUB RACING RULES CLICK ME for GTL. Please read the rules they have been updated 6/11/2013 and post a reply that you have read and understood the rules
Note 2: Only liveries that come with the mod please
Note 3: We are using the SIMBIN lobby for this event. See here how to switch lobby
Note 4: We will run both tracks short and long
Note 5: We run Super-Pole qualification: You only get a single attempt to set a time (1 Out-lap + 1 timed lap). If you mess it up, tough luck!
Note 6: Watch your driving please.

Server password: Click here
Racing rules: Click here

Entry List:

Steve Walker
Tim Ling
Hans Sneep
Hiroshi Awazu
Matej Lakota
Denis Betty
Simon Bacon
Rupe Wilson
Jack Smith
Krzysztof Babij
Warren Dawes
Allan Ramsbottom
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Rules:
If you have not entered the server and driven a few laps with fellow drivers before we go to qualifying you are to late for that session. Please think of your fellow drivers and get out on track with them, watch how they drive, you can't race with guys you have not seen drive.
We ALL brake a little differently and drive the corners differently, get used to how they drive and then we can all race more safely.
If you drop out of the server during qualifying you can return.

This is being held in our Club, using Club Rules, and should be driven in that spirit.

Rupe Wilson · Feb 24, 2014

Server is up

Tim Ling · Feb 24, 2014

After a phone call earlier tonight, I'm not sure if I'm going to make this

I'll try to make R2 if possible

Hiroshi Awazu · Feb 25, 2014

Hi, just wondering which car we are running on R1 & R2?

There are two versions of this car, the Mexico and the RS2000

Warren Dawes · Feb 25, 2014

Hiroshi Awazu said:
Hi, just wondering which car we are running on R1 & R2?

There are two versions of this car, the Mexico and the RS2000

Hiroshi, it says Mexico in the main post.

Rupe Wilson · Feb 25, 2014

Correct Warren good spot

Matej Lakota · Feb 25, 2014

Now I am on 100%, so sign me up for sure, please.

Hiroshi Awazu · Feb 25, 2014

Warren Dawes said:
Hiroshi, it says Mexico in the main post.

Sorry my bad, i didn't make myself clear.

This mod includes two versions of the car, The Mexico and the RS 2000 so are we running the Mexico on R1 then the RS2000 on R2 or can we stick with the same car for both races? I doesn't say which cars we are using for each race so i'm just curious.

Warren Dawes · Feb 25, 2014

Since the only car listed for the event is the Mexico, I assume it to mean we use the Mexico for both races, but we drive the short track and then the long GP track.

Allan Ramsbottom · Feb 25, 2014

captain fanatec is..................good to go plzzzz..

Steven Walker · Feb 25, 2014

That's correct Warren. Hiroshi, we are racing the Escort Mexico for both the long and the short track.

Roland · Feb 25, 2014

Tim Ling said:
These cars a GREAT! Where is everyone? ......@Roland Warmenhoven ......

Sorry gents, looks like no racing for me this week...

as I have a lot of other commitments..
You guys have a good one

Matej Lakota · Feb 26, 2014

Great evening as usual and expected. I am sorry everyone because my strange drive in first race, but as soon I came close to anybody, unbelevable lag started to move your car left/right/front/back for couple meters. That was dangerous, so I decided, if similar will happen in 2nd race, I will just quit. But fortunately, everything was fine and I had a great race with Rupe, who made just one little mistake where I could passed him. but he remained constant threat all 13 laps until the end

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Thanks all and cya next time.

Warren Dawes · Feb 26, 2014

Not such an enjoyable morning for me this time.
Sorry to have to leave for Race 2 but with people reporting lag from my car and being hit late in the race, I felt it prudent to not risk anyone else's race.
Bit of a mystery to me though, checking my replay I see no lag at all, maybe just a tiny bit of micro stuttering when next to Jack early (which Jack reported), but nothing of any consequence. So, without seeing a replay from someone else (or the server replay), I don't know what else I can do.

Anyway, the main reason for the post is to congratulate Denis on his fine win in Race 1, well deserved mate.

Hope all went better for everyone in Race 2.

Denis Betty · Feb 26, 2014

Warren Dawes said:
Anyway, the main reason for the post is to congratulate Denis on his fine win in Race 1, well deserved mate.
Hope all went better for everyone in Race 2.

I know that I'm grumpy sometimes when things go wrong for me so I guess I shouldn't be overly chirpy when things go well, but thanks very much for your kind words.
I reverted to type once again in R2 though, I looked in my mirror when I should have been braking for T1.
Things went further downhill from there, but at least I managed not to make contact with anyone in either race (for once). I had great fun chasing down the pack in R2 and even manage to regain a couple of places, so a great night overall for me.

Thanks for the racing everyone and thanks to Rupe and Steve for organising.
Look forward to seeing you all next race.

Jack Smith · Feb 26, 2014

Yes ...wd Denis on your first place finish. I see more podiums in your future... as well as a case of CD's.

I had two really good races today. The only let down was when Warren decided to leave because the lag issue. I hope that matter does not hamper your efforts to join the server in the future.

No major spin offs and I slowly increased my lap times by race ends but I still have a ways to go yet because the faster drivers are able to produce better exit lines in tight corners , thus overtaking me too easily. In both races I was either chasing or being chased by Hans with some exiting close encounters. Near the end of race 2 Denis was hunting me down.

Thanks Rupe for the event. WD podiums, cheers to all drivers.

Tim Ling · Feb 26, 2014

I made it for R2, and I'm glad I did, cos I had fun

Having a Wazza in the mix would have made it better though

Took me a few laps to get up to speed, so thanks to every one for allowing Q to be extended by 10 mins

. Despite the extra time, I messed up qualy big time, and started near the back in 7th. A Poor start saw everyone bar @Hiroshi Awazu pass me, and even Hiroshi was nosing past...until @Denis Betty had his little excursion, which added to a faster outside line in T1 allowed me to make up places and slip past into 5th.
@Allan Ramsbottom & @Steven Walker were up to their usual battle, and I inched up behind them. A good slipstream and some unusually heroic breaking saw me overtake Steve into T1 at the end of the 1st lap> At the end of lap 2 he returned the favour, but drifted slightly wide, and I was able to cut back inside and regain 4th...it was almost like I knew how to race!

The shock was obviously too much for me, and I went a little wide on the next time through T1, and Steve was off after Allan again. He seems to like watching Allan's rear for some reason.
I kept chasing, but fell slowly further back, but I was happy with 5th, and I had no "off's" or crashes

Thanks to @Rupe Wilson & @Steven Walker for setting it up, and RD for the servers