rF2 Lola T70 Spyder (580 HP) @ Le Mans '67 - Thu 08 Jun 2023

[Denis Betty]

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most iconic races in Motor Racing and we are in the week leading up to the great race. So, we are run a couple of races around the Circuit de la Sarthe. Thursday's event gives you a chance to travel back in time and experience the feel of flying around the 1967 version of the track in a 580 HP Lola T70 race car at well over 200 mph/300 KPH. That should get the juices flowing.

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Cars: Lola T70 Spyder (Steam)

Track: Le Grande Circuit 1967 (Steam)

Practice: 19:00 UTC (20:00 UK local time)
Warm Up: 19:30 UTC (5 minutes)
Race 1: 19:35 UTC (25 minutes)

Race 2: 20:05 UTC (25 minutes)

Entry List - 25 slots

1. Denis Betty
2. Kresh
3. slideways
4. Jim Carvalho*
5. Rcbill28
6. Redvaliant
7. max1966i
8. ThreeLionz
9. dbx71
10. Roy Magnes
11. Monkey T*
12. Steve Le Gallez
13. PurgerUK
14. Luca Ciarfella
15. Stig Bidstrup
16. Free slot
17. Free slot
18. Free slot
19. Free slot
20. Free slot
21. Free slot
22. Free slot
23. Free slot
24. Free slot
25. Free slot

SERVER IS UP!

 

[Denis Betty]

ATTENTION

Please can everybody be aware when signing up that this combo may not be a jump on the server, last minute, and wing it type of affair for every driver of any skill level. You may need to find an hour or two to practice and hone your setup etc.

The car is a BEAST and, if you choose the the most powerful engine option, has 580 HP. That's a lot for a car of this era. Please practice your starts - it's gonna be a war of attrition so let's not lose any drivers at the start.

@Steve Le Gallez swears blind that "you can win the race at the first corner" but I think it might be prudent if we all try to tippy toe around the first lap or so in order to keep the field as large as we can. Sorry Steve.

I can say all of the above with some authority because we ran this same combo ~ 3 years ago. https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/lola-t70-spyder-le-mans-67-wed-24-jun-2020.186097/page-3

There is a link to my setup at that time on the event thread and the comments may give a bit of an insight into how things went on the night.

Please don't be put off - this will be FUN!
Pleeaeaeaeaeaese sign up, you will deffo enjoy it if you do.

 

[Kresh]

First please.

 

[slideways]

Yes please.

 

[Denis Betty]

First please.

Good man.

 

[Denis Betty]

Yes please.

Server up before you signed up mate.
I've awarded myself a merit badge.

 

[Jim Carvalho]

A hairy combo! I've got a doctor's appointment about an hour before this event. I'll try to make it ... at least to watch the start.

 

[Rcbill28]

Of course I'm in.....please ty

 

[Denis Betty]

A hairy combo! I've got a doctor's appointment about an hour before this event. I'll try to make it ... at least to watch the start.

Of course I'm in.....please ty

Welcome guys.

 

[Redvaliant]

I'm in thanks. These floaty boats will be hard work. But Float on.

Gemini, and my name is Daniel. I like a Lola that has too much power and not enough downforce. I like a Lola that has never met a corner where it's not in its mind to end its life and yours.

 

[Denis Betty]

I'm in thanks. These floaty boats will be hard work. But Float on.

Gemini, and my name is Daniel. I like a Lola that has too much power and not enough downforce. I like a Lola that has never met a corner where it's not in its mind to end its life and yours.

That's a favourite car of mine you're talkin about.

 

[slideways]

ATTENTION

Please can everybody be aware when signing up that this combo may not be a jump on the server, last minute, and wing it type of affair for every driver of any skill level. You may need to find an hour or two to practice and hone your setup etc.

I can't stress how important this advice is. Get your upgrades and setup right and get plenty of seat time.

 

[max1966i]

I'm on holiday this week and the weather looks cracking. Doubt I'll get much practice but sign me up. I'll drop the aero, switch off the abs and turn the traction to zero, should be fine......... just kidding.

 

[slideways]

I'll be getting on for some laps soonish if anyone wants to join in. Need someone to push me off those dirt hills.....

 

[slideways]

I've noticed that the game isn't saving your upgrade choices for this car. Have to keep re-selecting.

 

[ThreeLionz]

Yes please Denis sign me up please sir

 

[dbx71]

ok, you twisted my arm... sign me up too!

normally, 'wing it' is my standard operating procedure. however, in this case, i will heed your advice, and recommend others to do so as well, about practicing up. we're racing these same cars in the AC club tomorrow, and they are no joke.

incidentally, i found i could actually put in better lap times with the less powerful ford version because it is easier to control...

 

[Denis Betty]

I'm on holiday this week and the weather looks cracking. Doubt I'll get much practice but sign me up. I'll drop the aero, switch off the abs and turn the traction to zero, should be fine......... just kidding.

Now we're cookin on gas.

Yes please Denis sign me up please sir

WD Joe.

ok, you twisted my arm... sign me up too!

normally, 'wing it' is my standard operating procedure. however, in this case, i will heed your advice, and recommend others to do so as well, about practicing up. we're racing these same cars in the AC club tomorrow, and they are no joke.

incidentally, i found i could actually put in better lap times with the less powerful ford version because it is easier to control...

A pleasure to have you join us - as always.

 

[Jim Carvalho]

I'm getting "track limits" penalties along the front straight. Can that be turned off?

"If you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalk."

 

[Denis Betty]

I'm getting "track limits" penalties along the front straight. Can that be turned off?

"If you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalk."

Anybody else getting this?

Think I can turn track limits off if it's a problem.
Shame though as you get plenty of chances before you get a penalty.
Just discourages people from systemtic abuse IMO.