UKGTL Legacy NoGrip 2021 Event 10: Marathon De La Route - August 21st Saturday!

[Nappe1]

Note to everyone: Even if there would be very few drivers, this race will be run. Of course I hope grid of around 10 cars, but if that does not happen, The race will still go on like planned.

I have backup plan about making the challenge bigger for myself, if driver count is really small. If there is very few racers, I am going to try reach the 500km landmark with the Giannini 500TV.  According to my calculations, it should be doable, though it won't be easy. 18 laps is needed to break the 500km barrier. However as the going on laps are counted when the 4hours and 18 minutes is reached, 17 laps needs to be conquered in 4 hours and 17 minutes, so that you get the 18th lap started before lead car crosses the finish line.  17 laps in 257 minutes, means lap time average staying below 15 minutes and 7 seconds and that includes pitstops, etc.In average speed, that means 113 kph.

But we will see which car I am in starting grid.

[SpecialKS]

Giannini 500TV.  

I thought about that too  

Maybe this will be a spontaneous decision  

[Daz9]

If the numbers are small we should all do the same class, whatever that may be......

[Nappe1]

If the numbers are small we should all do the same class, whatever that may be......

Yeah, only problem is that pre sign in is not mandatory, so we do not know exact racer count until the race starts and  for that, it is bit too late change the class.

We can take a look of the situation 15 minutes before the race starts and if there's very few racers, then make the decision going on with Division 2. or something.

[Nappe1]

If the numbers are small we should all do the same class, whatever that may be......

Yeah, only problem is that pre sign in is not mandatory, so we do not know exact racer count until the race starts and  for that, it is bit too late change the class.

We can take a look of the situation 15 minutes before the race starts and if there's very few racers, then make the decision going on with Division 2. or something.

After giving a thought to this, I have decided the following:
unless there's 4 or more drivers signed to Division 3 six hours before the race start, event will change to Division 2 event and only one set of points will be given. 
And same rule with smaller division cars still apply: you can join with slower division car, but you are running for the same points as the other guys in division 2.

[Dimitar Dulichki]

Fortunately i will be able to make it. I decide to go for Div 2 and Ford Escort TC.

[SpecialKS]

@ Lasse: if you decide to use the Giannini 500TV, please tell me. I'm prepared to join you  

Funny in the downhill sections but slow in the hillclimb sections.

But these kind of cars in fact raced at the Nordschleife at the 500km races during the 60s,
in the 24hrs events 1970, 71 & 72 and - as far as I know - also in the opening stages of the
Langstreckenpokal 1971:

http://www.steyr-puch-racing.de/bilder/historische-bilder-vom/index.html

http://www.pro-steilstrecke.de/images/gptourenwagen1967/1967_va_gptourenwagen_15.jpg

http://www.pro-steilstrecke.de/gptourenwagen/nuerburgring_grosser_preis_der_tourenwagen_1967.php

http://www.harald-peter.info/rennplakate%20und%20literatur.htm

http://www.harald-peter.info/rennfahrerkollegen.htm

 

[Dimitar Dulichki]

How many laps?

[Hristo Itchov]

I may take part tomorrow, using the Ford Escort TC, but not 100% sure yet

[Dimitar Dulichki]

Also guys be careful with engine wear. With Escort TC it burns around 3-4 percent per lap.

[MichaW]

Hello,

I don't know yet if I can drive, 4,5h are probably too much for my eyes. If I do, do I have to register in advance? If so, I would like to drive one of the Alfas, probably more the GTam

cheers and thx micha

[Dimitar Dulichki]

You are already registered Micha. I hope you will come tomorrow.

[Nappe1]

@ Lasse: if you decide to use the Giannini 500TV, please tell me. I'm prepared to join you  

Funny in the downhill sections but slow in the hillclimb sections.

But these kind of cars in fact raced at the Nordschleife at the 500km races during the 60s,
in the 24hrs events 1970, 71 & 72 and - as far as I know - also in the opening stages of the
Langstreckenpokal 1971:

http://www.steyr-puch-racing.de/bilder/historische-bilder-vom/index.html

http://www.pro-steilstrecke.de/images/gptourenwagen1967/1967_va_gptourenwagen_15.jpg

http://www.pro-steilstrecke.de/gptourenwagen/nuerburgring_grosser_preis_der_tourenwagen_1967.php

http://www.harald-peter.info/rennplakate%20und%20literatur.htm

http://www.harald-peter.info/rennfahrerkollegen.htm

 

We'll see 6 hours before race start. There's at least one skin from 1970 Marathon De La Route: The white and blue Mini 1275gt.

How many laps?

As many as you can drive in 4 hours, 18 minutes.
I add you to signed drivers list as well.

I may take part tomorrow, using the Ford Escort TC, but not 100% sure yet

Thanks, I add you to signed drivers list.

[Nappe1]

Hello,

I don't know yet if I can drive, 4,5h are probably too much for my eyes. If I do, do I have to register in advance? If so, I would like to drive one of the Alfas, probably more the GTam

cheers and thx micha

Hi,
Signed you to division 3. As there's now rule that at least 3 drivers is needed pre-signed to division 3 to make it happen, you might want to look backup plan with division 2 car.


Note to everyone Deadline for registering is 6 hours away to make the division 3 happen.

[byagm]

Hi guys.

Ok, I think I can be there. No time for practicing the new part of the track but... Well, its 4 hours...
In a pair of hours I think I'll have few minutes to decide wich car.
(If there are other guys with escort I probably will take it too)

I'll tell other guys too, probably more people will come.

Cu in the road.