GTC-TC-76: Datsun 240 ZG @ Limerock Mountain - Thu 6th June 2013

[Rupe Wilson]

Server name: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM GTL
Class: GTC-TC-76 Datsun 240Z/ZG ( Download ) +Graphic wheel fix ( Download )
Track: Limerock Mountain ( Download )

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Practice start time: GMT 19.00 (20 mins)
Qualification start time: GMT 19.20 (single lap)
Race start time: GMT 19.30 ( 10 laps)
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Practice start time: GMT 20.00 (20 mins)
Qualification start time: GMT 20.20 (single lap)
Race start time: GMT 20.30 ( 10 laps )

Note 1: Race 1 we will use the Datsun 240Z or 240ZG the choice is yours
Note 2: Race 2 we will use the Datsun Fairlady 2.4ZG or 2.8ZG the choice is yours
Note 3: Only the skins that come with the mod please, and lets try and use all the liveries for a colourful grid.
Note 4: Unpack the mod into your main GT Legends folder
Note 5: TheDatsun 240 wheel graphics fix. Extract from folder and place in Teams/GTC- TC-76/Datsun240
Note 6: We are using the SIMBIN lobby for this event. See here how to switch lobby
Note 7: We run a superpole qually, you get one chance only at a outlap and qually lap. Take it easy on your outlap and get you car in a good position to run you qually lap, leave enough room to allow for the unexpected from the car infront
you don't get another go if you have to take avoiding action..
Note 8: Racing Room must be given to all drivers–and this works both ways.Divebombing into and across a corner denies people the chance to make the corner correctly just as much as someone obliviously (or deliberately) cutting the nose off of another driver who has achieved partial overlap fairly. AndThe kerbs are not deemed as track, therefore 2 wheels must be within the white lines, on the tarmac, At All Times..
Note 9: Please be careful when entering the track after a off track excursion, Cars may be coming that you do not see
No reversing back out onto the track !!

Server password: click here
Racing rules: click here

Entry List:

1. Rupe Wilson
2. Hiroshi Awazu
3. Andrew Jarnell
4. Brian Harlow
5. Steven Walker
6. Kjell Eilertsen
7. Jason Holden-Jones
8. Sakis Politis
9. Yves Larose
10. Jorge Ferreira
11. Pablo Polidoro
12. Matt O'Brien
13. Knut Omdal Tveito
14. Tony Wiltshire
15. Driver
16. Driver
17. Driver
18. Driver
19. Driver
20. Driver
21. Driver
22. Driver
23. Driver
24. driver

Rules:



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

 

[Hiroshi Awazu]

I installed and used this http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=38508 to do just an F1 67 grid and is now giving me the mismatch. I deleted the tool and the mod and still was giving me the mismatch.

 

[Knut Omdal Tveito]

Another (extra) quick race now guys. Starrting in a couple min

 

[Yves Larose]

Hiroshi Awazu the SIM_GTC.GDB mismatch is caused by the extra line added by the F1 mod i don't think the tool remove its, i think you need to remove it manualy. i personaly deleted the mod and corrected the file in question so i wouldn't have any problem.

 

[Yves Larose]

second race finish between me and Dave, i barely got him

 

[Steven Walker]

it was a bit closer than mine with Jorge.

 

[Yves Larose]

i made a hole in the car floor so i could run to gain more speed

 

[Sakis Politis]

Screenshot from first race where Antonio,me and Knut created a ''fast train'' throughout the race.Here I am living a drama locking wheels while trying to pass Antonio. The result was losing my place from Knut at the exit who was always a click away ready to take any advantage given. I gave it to you Knut!

Thoughts and revision of the race tomorrow, too tired now...

 

[Tony Wiltshire]

My replay only shows a handfull of cars on the start grid

How are you guys getting your replays?

 

[Knut Omdal Tveito]

My replay only shows a handfull of cars on the start grid

How are you guys getting your replays?

Try closing the game and relaunching it. I usually get the same straight after the race, but after rebooting the game it usually solves it

 

[Steven Walker]

I find that coming out of the replay and restarting it usually works for me. No need to restart the game.

 

[Tony Wiltshire]

OK, I'll try that. Thanks.

EDIT: Yep that fixed it, thanks again.

 

[Steven Walker]

One of my better overtakes.

 

[Antonio Tavares]

Thanks guys for another great evening!

Race 1: I had a not so bad start for a change and arrived in front at turn 1, but was passed by Rupe who came like a bullet, took the lead and kept it until finish. By lap 2 or 3, I could see he in xD that he was already lapping faster than my qualifying time...1st place has decided, but the fight for podium lasted until crossing the finish line. Sakis and Knut were just behind me making pressure and my hope was that the pressure between them would release a little their pressure over me. After a couple of laps Knut took the third position and kept breathing on my neck until the end. It was a very interesting race, because I had, it seems, a slightly longer gearbox and could keep them away in the long straight, but they were always on my exhaust pipes by the end of each lap. Well done Rupe!

Race 2: The Fairlady 2.8 seems to have been a good choice. With more torque, it was faster on straights and allowed a better defense of position. Sakis was in front of me during first lap, but with a higher top speed I was able to pass him on the long straight and keep first position until the end.

Race 3: yes, we went for one more! Once again, I was able to grab the first place with the 2.8, but this time Sakis was hot on my rear, and we had a good fight until making a mistake and loosing some time. It was time for Knut to take the lead and win the race; me and Sakis kept in same order after the incident also until finish. WD Knut!

 

[Pablo Polidoro]

Rupe Wilson

Thanks a lot for all the usefull tips.

I was unable to stay at the right time on track due to a fresh installation of GTL (on Steam).

Anyway, we'll see soon.

Best Regards,

 

[Jorge Ferreira]

One of my better overtakes.

Was not expecting it, that passed there, but it was good

 

[Sakis Politis]

It was another magnificent night!

Race 1: I wrote good lap times in free practice but started from 5th. Made a mediocre start but passed Knut who was always on my rear bumper keeping a distance of a proton . After Yves's spin off I had clear way to attack Antonio, managed to close the gap but was unable to catch him in the straight. After seeing that I was a bit faster in the first section of the track I finally was able to make my move (look at the screenshot). Antonio defended perfecly and all I did was losing my momentum and my position from Knut at the exit. I quickly cought them up again but couldn't do anything because they were very close throughout the rest of the race.

Race 2: Same as race 1 but started from 6th (qualifying was never my strong point). I followed closely the front pack but my rear wheel touched the grass at the downhill right hander and lost control. I entered the track second to last and tried my best for at least a positive result. I made a few good battles and passes and I was also lucky as some of the front guys spinned off. Out of nowhere I was in 3rd place but had a hard time keeping a furious Rupe at a distance who eventually lost control and let me breathe again for the last two laps achieving a podium finish. Great pace Rupe!

Race 3 (oh yes we had another go!): They didn't let me have a smoke break so after a well earned pole position ) I decided I would smoke them instead! All good except from Antonio who had a different opinion and passed me in the straight (yeah right, as if I would let you so easily... ). We both made a pair keeping a blistering pace creating a safe distance from the others. But in the downhill right hander (again) I felt my brake pedal didn't work, I moved the wheel slightly as I was in panic, lift off and slammed it again but it was already late. I bumped Antonio and sent us both straight to the barriers. I waited for him to rejoin while Knut was passing to take the victory and kept the same order until the finish line. I'm really sorry Antonio... (to be honest I love our battles since we have a habit of keeping a frightening and close distance when driving in free practice or race, it is huge fun!)

Congratulations to the winners and podium finishers as well as to anyone involved to give us another great night! I loved this game anyway but now with you guys I love it even more! Cheers!