AC Ford Escort RS1600 @ Vallelunga - Mon 18 May 2020

Denis Betty · May 11, 2020

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Practice Server: Racedepartment.com EU Escort Practice #00
Race Server: Racedepartment.com EU Escort Race #01

Cars: Ford Escort RS1600
Track: Vallelunga
Layout: Classic

Driving Assists: Factory
Jump Start: = Drive Through
Track Temps: 27c
Track Condition: Clear

Schedule (EU): Monday 11th May 2020
Official practice: 19:00 UTC (20 minutes)
Qualifying: 19:20 UTC (10 minutes)
Race 1: 19:30 UTC (25 minutes)
Mini Break: 19:55UTC (5 minutes) - Approx
Race 2: 20:00 UTC (25 minutes) - Reverse Top Five

Entry List - 24 slots

Reserve list

Southern Mike
Reserve
Reserve

UTP #49

PRACTICE SERVER IS UP!

Denis Betty · May 11, 2020

A message to all Drivers

If you run off track, you have to check and see that its clear before you re-enter the track. Do not just keep the gas pinned and pull back on track.
When entering the track from the pits stay off the racing line until you are up to speed and do not race on your out lap. Let other drivers by in qualifying.
On re-entering the track stay off the racing line until you are up to race speed and do not block any fast approaching car. Remember, you've made the mistake by going off so let them by cleanly.

Golden Rule

Be 100% sure it's not your fault and just carry on like nothing happened and take the risk of being banned for 30 days.
Play on the safe side and wait for the affected drivers, knowing 100% sure you will not get a ban.

Track limits

No more than 2 wheels over the white/yellow line without a complete lift of the gas please if it is safe to do so.
You will be penalized if you break our rules

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Erik Axelsson · May 11, 2020

Denis Betty · May 11, 2020

Erik Axelsson said:
In

I think this car will suit you Erik.

Axel Moebius · May 11, 2020

I'm in

640er · May 11, 2020

This car was fun

I am in

Denis did you ever race at the Salzburgring? Stumbled upon it and think it would suit old cars pretty well. (Group C?)

Denis Betty · May 11, 2020

Axel Moebius said:
I'm in

640er said:
This car was fun I am in

Denis did you ever race at the Salzburgring? Stumbled upon it and think it would suit old cars pretty well. (Group C?)

Welcome guys.

Yes I ran the Group C cars at Salzburgring in rF2 some time last year. You're absolutely correct, it's a great track for fast, historic race cars. I will put that combo on the coming up list.... In fact, I will start a coming up list and put that combo first on the list.

Neilski · May 11, 2020

Heck, I'll give it a try please

Medilloni · May 11, 2020

In please Denis - thanks for organising!

Denis Betty · May 11, 2020

Neilski said:
Heck, I'll give it a try please

Medilloni said:
In please Denis - thanks for organising!

Thanks guys, it's always good to get some people signed up early doors.

Neilski, I'll send the setup tomorrow and remember to actually attach a file this time.

Cheers

pretend racer · May 12, 2020

Love this combo so I have to sign up!

I last ran this combo over two years ago! here's the setup I used to set a 53.4

hape · May 12, 2020

i'm in

HF2000 · May 12, 2020

In please, Denis. Must be very enjoyable!

Denis Betty · May 12, 2020

pretend racer said:
Love this combo so I have to sign up!

I last ran this combo over two years ago! here's the setup I used to set a 53.4

oops we are not meant to mention lap times on the event threads - we don't want anybody who is off the pace to be discouraged.

However, we are running the Classic layout. IIRC the time you mention looks a better fit for the full track... I think?

Anyways, welcome and thanks for signing up. I too love the Escort and really love it around this track/layout.

hape said:
i'm in

Welcome Hape. Great to have you back racing with us.

HF2000 said:
In please, Denis. Must be very enloyable!

I think so buddy, reckon you're gonna love it.

Kek700 · May 12, 2020

Another car I am rubbish at, but really enjoy driving this one, so please put me down for a go @Denis Betty

Denis Betty · May 12, 2020

Kek700 said:
Another car I am rubbish at

I'm guessing that means I can expect to be trailing in your wake again.

Steve O'Malley · May 12, 2020

Denis Betty said:
oops we are not meant to mention lap times on the event threads - we don't want anybody who is off the pace to be discouraged.

I could post some of mine Den, that should encourage more people to join.

Denis Betty · May 12, 2020

Steve O'Malley said:
I could post some of mine Den, that should encourage more people to join.

Click to expand...

Made oi laaaarf!

pretend racer · May 12, 2020

Denis Betty said:
oops we are not meant to mention lap times on the event threads - we don't want anybody who is off the pace to be discouraged.

I have read all of the introduction to this thread, the club racing rules, and the message to all drivers, and yet I can't find anywhere that states that we shouldn't mention laptimes.

Although I understand your viewpoint, I don't agree with it. The practice server keeps track of everyone's names and laptimes. Anyone who joins (which should be everyone who plans on running the race because no one should join a race without at least a few laps of practice) will know where they stack up. Anyone can also go the RSR live timing board and check out what other people have run for laptimes. So if everyone already knows what the laptimes are before the race, what is the point of not discussing laptimes?

The point of racing is to finish first. The best way to do that is to run consistently faster laps than your competitors. The best way to do that is to have the optimal setup for your driving style. Therefore, setups and laptimes need to be discussed in relation to each other because setups are a balance between speed and stability. How much stability do I give up in order to gain time? How much time is available by changing the setup? I wonder what setup that person is using to set their time? How do I change my setup to make the car do what I want it to? These are questions people are asking themselves when they are practicing by themselves.

As far as I am concerned it takes a lot less time to learn from the experience of other more knowledgeable people than it does to personally go through all the trial and error to gain that knowledge by yourself.

Denis Betty said:
However, we are running the Classic layout. IIRC the time you mention looks a better fit for the full track... I think?

You are correct, my setup and laptime that I posted are for the full track, but don't worry I won't discuss my laptime for the classic version. My intentions were to support and provide any help/insight I can for people who want to get faster and I certainly don't want to discourage enrollment.

Steve O'Malley · May 12, 2020

pretend racer said:
As far as I am concerned it takes a lot less time to learn from the experience of other more knowledgeable people than it does to personally go through all the trial and error to gain that knowledge by yourself.

Good point Jason, and if you could send me a knockout setup for the Nissan GTR it would be handy!