Adam Parle
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« on: February 15, 2011, 08:41:29 AM +0000 » |
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Car: Chevrolet Corvette C6R or Ford Mustang FR500S Track: Silverstone Historic Practice: from approx. 18:45 (60 mins) Qualifying: 19:45 (15 mins) Race: 20:00 54 laps (approx. 90 minutes) Start: Standard iRacing double file rolling start Flags: local only THERE WILL BE 1 RESET AVAILABLE! Password: see aboveJOINING PROCEDURE: As we have more than a gridful of drivers that could potentially turn up - can I request that reserve/part time drivers only join after 1905hrs. Full time drivers please "book your place" as soon as possible, you don't have to connect to the server by this time, but please register.
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lazlow
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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2011, 10:09:36 AM +0000 » |
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Ran a few laps last night (thought I'd get my practice in early this time ) did a 1:36.6. Car finally feels good
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Adam Parle
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« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2011, 11:28:12 AM +0000 » |
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Whilst not most interesting layout available at Silverstone, I'm hoping this will be as fun for all as the season opener at Watkins Glen. It's certainly got lots of space, although the closing speeds are going to be immense!
As long as we're sensible going through Maggotts and Becketts I think that this could provide a real epic. If we can try and encourage guys to attend that would be good. It was nice to see another new face last race, and by all means if you know anyone that would be a good fit for the racing here please do encourage them to come along.
As ever we'll have a server up on the Saturday night, so please pop in and get a feel for the track/car combo, and to make yourselves aware of any areas where you'll really have to be on your toes.
Only two more races left after this ... so it's crunch time at the top of the table. Really looking forward to this one. In fact, with Sebring and Spa as race seven and eight .... some really good racing to be had.
For you Mustang pilots, it's a double header at Spa this week - both the Grand Am and the Mustang Cup are there, I'll certainly be getting some practice in for the 120 min season finale!
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Robin Durrant
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« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2011, 04:42:25 PM +0000 » |
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I feel sick thinking about Spa.
I'm worried about the speed differential at Silverstone more than anywhere to be fair. Particularly Bridge.
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Ste Jones
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« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2011, 06:52:38 PM +0000 » |
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I'll probably eat my words but I don't think traffic will be much of an issue here. There's only really Maggotts/Becketts and Vale into Club where it gets a bit of a one line race-track, there's plenty of space around the rest of the track. Who can tell though? There was more apparent acrimony from Daytona and yet Laguna went off without any incident at all, as far as I can tell. I wouldn't have expected that! This layout is nice in the Corvette, loads of room to open the taps That said, having raced the official series here the past couple of seasons, overtaking is virtually impossible unless the car in front makes a mistake. Also, it's probably the next highest track to Phillip Island for tyre wear. Lots of long fast right-handers punish the left-front, so you're better going for a lighter fuel load and pitting early. Should be fun!
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lazlow
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2011, 11:28:26 AM +0000 » |
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Just realised I'm going to be on holiday when this is on......Carp!!!!
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Adam Parle
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2011, 11:38:22 AM +0000 » |
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... overtaking is virtually impossible unless the car in front makes a mistake.
I presume that's in single class racing though? Even with the space to play with round this one, I should imagine that the mustangs will create a few opportunities. .... and in any case Ste .... when did you have to overtake anyone this season?!
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Mike Wrightson
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2011, 12:00:08 PM +0000 » |
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.... and in any case Ste .... when did you have to overtake anyone this season?! I nearly gave him the practice at Road Atlanta, but blew it Next time....
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Ste Jones
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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2011, 03:22:20 PM +0000 » |
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I presume that's in single class racing though? Even with the space to play with round this one, I should imagine that the mustangs will create a few opportunities. .... and in any case Ste .... when did you have to overtake anyone this season?! Fair point actually Adam, I didn't really think about lapping. That's what happens when you post in a hurry...and apparently I use terrible grammar when I post in a hurry too! Hey, I overtook two cars at Road Atlanta, fair and square! Pity I got gifted the other positions though, I'd much prefer to earn them the hard way. Anyway, I'm a born pessimist, I don't take anything for granted
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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2011, 03:40:42 PM +0000 » |
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He mugged.....overtook me
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UKGTR - SEASON 9 - GTC Champion UKGTR - SEASON 10 - GT2 Champion UKGTR - SEASON 11 - GT1 Champion
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Ste Jones
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« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2011, 05:39:55 PM +0000 » |
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Fair point number two - I overtook one car and mugged the other
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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2011, 04:36:05 PM +0000 » |
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Just been doing some laps this afternoon, and the Vette feels really nice around here. Am at the low 37's (37.040 best so far) in 5 lap stints (fiddeling with setup) with 74 liters of fuel on board. Im expecting to probably hit 36.5's's a couple of times. Will be a cool race I think .
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« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2011, 10:13:54 PM +0000 » |
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I'm probably not going to make this one because of band practice rescheduled to that evening, but it's all a bit unsure so maybe I'll show up anyway. Good luck if I don't make it ;-)
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Adam Parle
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« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2011, 10:10:11 AM +0000 » |
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Hope you can make it JG - I personally think this one is going to rival Watkins for fun
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Robin Durrant
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« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2011, 12:38:26 PM +0000 » |
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Jasper, I hope you can make it too mate.
How are the Mustangs getting on here? I fear we may be looking at lap times under 2:00 mark.
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