R3E R3E Racing Club

[UMC 22]

Apologies, but due to personal circs, I will now only be able to make the two middle weeks I am afraid.

No problem at all Gary. In these club series there is no requirement to be present for every race.

 

[UMC 22]

TV cam live stream, beginning with qualifying at 18:50 UTC.

 

[PorDallas]

I will say only one thing ..... I am soaking in sweat !!!

 

[UMC 22]

Apologies for race two guys, the laps-instead-of-minutes bug has been reported twice, but clearly hasn't been fixed yet. For the sake of points allocation, I'm going to check out the replay and take the order from lap 10.

Due to the number of drive-through's for exceeding the pit speed limit, I'm also wondering about the last round at Nords. It was going to involve a mandatory pit stop, but I think we'll bin that and advise everyone to do no stops at all. Fuel will be no problem though tyres will be suffering after 40 minutes. But it's either that or a another drive-through penalty fiasco.

Aaaanyway, issues aside, the racing itself was good fun. I had some nice battles in both races with @Dieter Bromvich and @Jean Jacques Martin, and briefly thought I might be able to hold @ko41 off for 20 minutes, though quickly buggered that up. Avoided a drive-through but screwed myself over by not confirming any fuel. Ah well, happens.

 

[UMC 22]

Welcome to the R3E Racing Club! This is the place to be for relaxed, friendly racing and our events are open to everybody from rookies to the seasoned pros. You will always find people around your level to battle with, so jump on in! If you need any help the don't hesitate to ask on Discord... there's no such thing as a stupid question!

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Saturday 10/04/21
Practice Server: RaceDepartment - Practice
Race Server: RaceDepartment - Racing Club
Class: BMW M1 Procar
Track: Watkins Glen - Grand Prix / Inner Loop

Practice: 18:00 UTC (50 minutes)
Qualifying: 18:50 UTC (10 minutes)

Warmup 1: 19:00 UTC (5 minutes)
Race 1: 19:05 UTC (20 minutes) - Standing Start

Warmup 2: 19:25 UTC (5 minutes)
Race 2: 19:30 UTC (20 minutes) - Standing Start / Reverse Grid - Top 10


BMW M1 Procar: 30 slots

1. Goffik - #606
2. Bob Laycock - #8
3. ko41 - #588
4. Dieter Bromvich - #213
5. Steve Le Gallez - #90
6. PorDallas - #570
7. Jean Jacques Martin - #??
8. nsfast - #2
9. Jopamir - #82
10. PurgerUK - #152
11. Blinding Tube - #81
12. Free slot
13. Free slot
14. Free slot
15. Free slot
16. Free slot
17. Free slot
18. Free slot
19. Free slot
20. Free slot
21. Free slot

UTP#15

 

[UMC 22]

Information​

Welcome to the RaceDepartment M1 Procar Series! This will be a stint of races over the next four weeks, the idea being to add a little friendly competition to our club racing. These events remain open to drivers of all levels, so please don't be afraid to sign up!

Details of the calendar are as follows:

03/04/21 - Round 1 / 2: Hockenheimring - Grand Prix​

10/04/21 - Round 3 / 4: Watkins Glen - Grand Prix Inner Loop​

17/04/21 - Round 5 / 6: Lausitzring - Grand Prix Course​

24/04/21 - Round 7: Nordschleife​

Before you sign up, please be aware of the following:

1) These events are still open to everyone, regardless of ability or experience.​

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2) Our regular club rules are in effect, including the Golden Rule.​

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3) Crew Chief is mandatory, everyone must use it.​

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4) Points will be awarded and tracked over the series, but it's just for fun.​

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5) Drivers may choose which events to race in, as participation in the whole series is not mandatory.​

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6) Each driver should try to use a unique livery. Please state your car and number when you sign up.​

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Standings

 

[nsfast]

For the sake of points allocation, I'm going to check out the replay and take the order from lap 10.

Myself and Stuart were loaded up for 20laps. Stuart put on hard tyres to make it to the end.

 

[UMC 22]

Myself and Stuart were loaded up for 20laps. Stuart put on hard tyres to make it to the end.

Hmm... I did wonder if anyone had noticed the issue. Ok sod it then, the results stand as they are! I guess it's only fair.

 

[nsfast]

We noticed with a few seconds left and loaded up on fuel.

We weren't sure on tyres. Stuart had time to change to hard which wasn't the best in the end.

 

[UMC 22]

We weren't sure on tyres. Stuart had time to change to hard which wasn't the best in the end.

I changed the fronts (softs) in a pit stop but not the rears. The rears were at about 65% by the last few laps, and the difference in grip was definitely noticeable. Struggled to get the power down out of corners, and was losing traction under heavy braking. I'm thinking softs were probably still the best option for a single stint though.

 

[Bob Laycock]

Hi all

Lots of fun, (I like the mystery length races).

As a dedicated back marker I might take the punt next week and take enough fuel for a 20 laps race in the second race.

I did not get a drive through today for speeding, however as I entered the pits a menu popped up saying I was to receive 37 gal of fuel. (I thought, that should be enough). As I had no idea how to change it I just took the 37 gal.

I don’t even know if these cars can take 37 gal, but I was sitting in the pits with a gurgling sound for a long time.

If you think these cars are hard to stop normally, just try with 37 gal of fuel on board.

Thanks for organising I look forward to next week.

Best wishes
Bob

 

[Bob Laycock]

Hi can I please have #8 again
Best wishes
Bob

 

[nsfast]

I changed the fronts (softs) in a pit stop but not the rears. The rears were at about 65% by the last few laps, and the difference in grip was definitely noticeable. Struggled to get the power down out of corners, and was losing traction under heavy braking. I'm thinking softs were probably still the best option for a single stint though.

Agreed, I think softs were best overall, although I had to be careful not to use them up early on. I could see everyone catching up quickly at the end.

 

[UMC 22]

As a dedicated back marker I might take the punt next week and take enough fuel for a 20 laps race in the second race.

I can assure you that race two next week will be 20 MINUTES. I've just been on the server and cycled the setting back and forth six times just to be sure it's bloody worked this time!

I don’t even know if these cars can take 37 gal...

Lol... in a word, no. They can carry about 25 gallons I think, and we'll only be needing about half a tank for the 40 minute Nords final round.

 

[UMC 22]

Here's the results then:

 

[ko41]

#588 for the rest of the series please.

 

[Dieter Bromvich]

#213 again, and for rest of series please.

 

[Dieter Bromvich]

Some super racing again, really enjoyed that - right up to the point that I realised I would have to make a stop in race 2. I can't drive and use keypad at the same time, and went off several times trying to configure my stop. And then got it wrong anyway and had to make 2 stops plus a drive through before getting some fuel. Pitstops always screw me over..!

Thanks all, congrats to the winners.

 

[ko41]

Some super racing again, really enjoyed that - right up to the point that I realised I would have to make a stop in race 2. I can't drive and use keypad at the same time, and went off several times trying to configure my stop. And then got it wrong anyway and had to make 2 stops plus a drive through before getting some fuel. Pitstops always screw me over..!

Thanks all, congrats to the winners.

Sounds like my pitstops, at least this time I only lost 10 seconds or so and stayed on the track before I got the preset changed to fuel only.

 

[Steve Le Gallez]

#90 for me please