Wiltshire Tony
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« on: May 31, 2011, 01:47:33 PM +0100 » |
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Following on from last nights most enjoyable, if not brutal, Spa event I'm considering creating a fortnightly series dedicated to these awesome cars (Porsche 917K, Lola T70, Ferrari 512S etc etc). Ideally I'd be looking to running these on alternate Monday nights (which I believe are free at the moment here?). To alternate with the current Thursday night GTL events that is. I'm thinking (out loud) of a nice long series comprising 60min races (no pit stops). So, to get the ball rolling, it would be really nice if I could get some suggestions for circuits that would suit these monsters. Please don't be shy. Pm me with your suggestions (as many as you want). Modern day, fantasy or historic, all will be considered. Le Mans will probably be the season finale so don't bother suggesting that one. Thanks in advance, and I'll publish the list of tracks as soon as there finalised. |
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« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2011, 02:05:45 PM +0100 » |
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With my work schedule I may not be able to race all the time, but off the top of my head, i'm thinking of
Watkins Glen (is the old original 60's version available?)
Jops
Reims
Rouen
Hockenheim (old version that runs through the forest)
Interlagos 1979
the old A1 ring (i forget the name now)
maybe a one off at Matchwerk?
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Wiltshire Tony
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« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2011, 02:10:22 PM +0100 » |
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2011, 03:26:38 PM +0100 » |
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Unsurprisingly, I'd like that  From last night only, I've not tested extensively, I did notice that the 917K had more oomph than the Lola and I guess the other cars aren't that well balanced. The Lola was also thirstier. Will a good track choice (as always ) close these gaps? Or is a sensible approach needed? That said, Monday isn't ideal for me and the odd (one in three?) Thursday would be much better. |
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2011, 04:27:32 PM +0100 » |
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Unsurprisingly, I'd like that That said, Monday isn't ideal for me and the odd (one in three?) Thursday would be much better. I'm with Ginsters. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2011, 06:24:24 PM +0100 » |
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My hearts with you but my head agrees with you Tony, trying to find adequate practice time. Am in a busy period with long weekends coach tours and quests coming to stay. Personally it would help me if we raced on the old tracks we've used before or were used in the GTLDK Le Mans Series. The old Silverstone, Reims, Brands, Bathurst, Zolder etc come to mind.
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Wiltshire Tony
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2011, 06:25:59 PM +0100 » |
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Sorry Guys but Monday's it is. I need to avoid clashing with the other racing series being run and I'm not disrupting the two Thursday GTL series for anyone.
However next year/season it may be all change and I'm sure these 70's beast's will be on the menu again. This time out it's more for fun (and practise) than anything else.
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2011, 06:27:57 PM +0100 » |
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My hearts with you but my head agrees with you Tony, trying to find adequate practice time. Am in a busy period with long weekends coach tours and quests coming to stay. Personally it would help me if we raced on the old tracks we've used before or were used in the GTLDK Le Mans Series. The old Silverstone, Reims, Brands, Bathurst, Zolder etc come to mind.
I'm listening Bill. But surely not Bathurst  BTW no wonder you get tired if you invite quests to stay |
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2011, 06:35:09 PM +0100 » |
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Well I love my classics racing  much more than modern high down force stuff, so I'm up for more..more...more. Cheers Ade |
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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2011, 07:58:04 PM +0100 » |
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HAhaha.. because the race was not finished the AutoSim Analyzer won't let me create a web report  Respect your choice of night but please consider running this as a Thursday night series when the current GTL seasons have finished. Still gutted I couldn't revisit the 'Screaming Tart'.. |
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Wiltshire Tony
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« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2011, 08:05:11 PM +0100 » |
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Respect your choice of night but please consider running this as a Thursday night series when the current GTL seasons have finished.
Consider it considered, however I don't know if GTL will occupy Thursday nights next year. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2011, 08:09:09 PM +0100 » |
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My hearts with you but my head agrees with you Tony, trying to find adequate practice time. Am in a busy period with long weekends coach tours and quests coming to stay. Personally it would help me if we raced on the old tracks we've used before or were used in the GTLDK Le Mans Series. The old Silverstone, Reims, Brands, Bathurst, Zolder etc come to mind.
I'm listening Bill. But surely not Bathurst BTW no wonder you get tired if you invite quests to stay What's wrong with Bathurst the old track is a power track with a few tricky parts. When you live on the coast with all the attractions (Britain's shortest pier, donkey rides on the beach, miles of golden sand and a lovely view of Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station :'( ) it's hard to refuse all ones nearest and dearest.  |
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Wiltshire Tony
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« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2011, 08:43:29 PM +0100 » |
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OK Bill, just for you.
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« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2011, 10:09:37 PM +0100 » |
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I'll attend when possible (sadly that'll likely only be about 33% :'().
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« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2011, 11:05:20 PM +0100 » |
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Monday is my beer night :'(
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