Nordschleife on Friday (just because we can) - who's up for it?

[Daiman Patel]

Hello all,

My team mates (@Dennis Coufal & @Rui F. Martins) and I don't really have much to do next weekend, so we're planning to host a small event (if we manage to find somewhere to host it). Obviously we'll be using rFactor 2, and hopefully this version of the infamous Green Hell: http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/nordschleife-24-hour-nürburgring-test-version.98305/

We hope to have the event on Friday 2nd; I know it's incredibly short notice, and confirmation as to whether or not the event goes ahead will probably be last minute (it all depends on finding somewhere to host it), but if things go according to plan then it should be a lot of fun.

There are no plans for an official race format. It's very much going to be a turn up and drive (like a track day), unless we manage to find a fair few drivers who are interested, in which case we would try to setup a mini-endurance challenge. At the moment there are 4 of us, and a few other guys have expressed their interest on another forum.

So, I'm here to try and drum up some more interest. The more people we have the better the chance of the event being hosted (if we ask nicely )!

So, who's up for it!?

Just reply here if you're interested, and we shall keep you posted! It'd be great if this happens and you could join us!

UPDATE:

SERVER IS NOW UP!

Details:
Name: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM NORDS
Server password: Click here

Necessary mod details can be found here: http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/isi-gt-multi-class-nordschleife-24h-fri-2nd-jan.98340/

Qualifying: 19pm GMT (60 minutes)
Race: 20:00 GMT (60 minutes)

 

[Ho3n3r]

Or add whatever is available and make it a track day experience

OHHHHHHH yes! So us F1 fanatics can drive whatever we want

I vote for this - best suggestion yet!

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Jep and crash out after 1/5 of a lap and leave the server, good luck

 

[Daiman Patel]

@Bram Hengeveld that was the initial plan, but we decided against it for this event. However, for future events, once we have attracted more drivers, this would ultimately be the goal - online track-days; a great way of bringing the sim-racing community together. But if there is interest in an open car event then we could change the style of this event as well, and it can still culminate in a 2 hour race at the end!

 

[Ho3n3r]

Jep and crash out after 1/5 of a lap and leave the server, good luck

Why do you say that? I have more chance of crashing out the 370Z than an F1 car.

You've seen how I suck at tintops

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

I can't make it this Saturday but count me in for any ring racing in the future

 

[David O'Reilly]

Great initiative guys. I would join you but am working.
Keep them coming.

 

[Magic43]

I would join tomorrow. Let me now if its possible. Thx in advance

Cheers Magic43
(ingame name: Rolf Just)

 

[Daiman Patel]

Hey Rolf. Yeh it should be fine. Just apply for a license and you'll be good to go! You can find all the information you need to request a license here: http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/threads/read-this-first.43576/
I hope that helps, and hopefully we'll see you tomorrow!

 

[Daiman Patel]

Hello all,

Keep your eyes peeled for links to the mod, track and car (we'll be using the UDP Corvette, alongside the Civic, 370z and Camaro provided by ISI). These shall be posted here soon, with the password to access the server.

All news and further details regarding this event can be found here, and links to external information will also be provided in this thread.

 

[Daiman Patel]

If you want to start early with some offline practice then you can download the required versions of the Nordschleife and UDP Corvette here:
Nordschleife
URD Corvette

You will need to download the Civic, 370z and Camaro provided by ISI, and install them if you haven't done so already. These cars can be found here: http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/rf2dl/
(Note: you will need to install the updated version of the Camaro, and ensure your rFactor 2 installation is up-to-date)

The mod can be found here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8l07isqr54cuejd/RD Nordschleife Fun Race 11-JAN.rfmod

If there are any issues, especially with the download links, then let me know. I will try to rectify the problem ASAP.

You will be informed when the server is available and updated with the mod. The password will also be shared later.

 

[Marco Bijl]

Ok, server is up. Please test it

Details:
Name: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM RING
Password: special

Practice: 165 min (Medium rubber)
Qualy: 45 min
Warmup: 10 min
Race: 120 min

 

[Daiman Patel]

Thank you very much @Marco Bijl! The server is working perfectly!

We'll be sure to provide feedback regarding how it goes.

 

[Jordy Bonnet]

I can't join the server... is the password : special ?

 

[Rui F. Martins]

I can't join the server... is the password : special ?

yes, it is, have you installed both the track and the car?

 

[Marco Bijl]

I can't join the server... is the password : special ?

Make sure you have the URD Corvette, and the Ring installed. The rest can be downloaded via the server.

Click on the GET MOD thing, and the vmod will download. Then it might say you are missing components. Click on GET MISSING COMPONENTS, and it should download whay you do not have.

Both the Ring and the URD Corvette do not support this autodownload, so you have to install them manually.

 

[Daiman Patel]

Qualifying: 6pm GMT (45 minutes)
Warm Up: 6:45pm GMT (10 minutes)
Race: 6:55pm GMT (120 minutes)

 

[Jordy Bonnet]

Ok i could join. Thx, see you at 6pm GTM

 

[Rui F. Martins]

i have just did a couyple of laps on the server and this is going to be a hard race, it''s very easy to go out of the track and damage the car, let's see how it goes

 

[Magic43]

Like as usual on the Green Hell Rui

Cheers Rolf

 

[Rui F. Martins]

this one was a great event, i had a lot of fun even if i was running alone for the most of the time, i had a very hard second half of the race when i was trying to set my fastest time and i kept making damage and having to pit for repairs, at the last lap i even lost my front left wheel when i was trying to set a fast lap, fortunately it was the last lap otherwise i think i wouldn't finish the race, which i did... in three wheel... and a big cloud of smoke...
congratulations to Dennis and Rolf for making it to the end with all the wheels, and thank you for the race, i really hope there is another event like this