Was going to split over a couple of posts, but may as well combine into a single one so can easily be skipped
If you would prefer that future Friday Trophy Races to start earlier OR later please post on this thread and if there is a definite majority who would like to see a change we will implement it.
From a personal point of view, I'd prefer not to start Fri sessions earlier [the current start-time for Fri is maybe a touch too early - but not a problem]. So, current time/or a bit later is good for me. But, IF the consensus is to start a bit earlier [15mins or so] then I won't complain either; I'd just have to delay eating or something!
I almost feel sorry for anyone not able to participate on Fridays. For me they are missing the best series this season by a country mile. It caters for all, from the championship hungry challengers and those just after a quick fix of close racing. I'm getting like a scratched record but thanks again to the organisers.
Here here! I was only going to show up for the F2 races, as I'd gotten used to a quick driving fix on a Fri evening. Quite surprised how fun the other classes can be too.
Although, despite the Porsche being a dream to drive; I've noticed that it's slow with me in it (there again, so are at least CA71 & 69x!).
Race#1Thanks for the unintentional assistance Billy! Although, having then slowed when the drama was unfolding before me; I then very nearly lost out to the (probably unsighted) guys behind me! That did not feel like help at the time
Was then some close running with Clive 'sharp-end' & 'the-main-thing-is-he's-a-teammate!' DaveR. It had briefly slipped my mind about relatively-duff chassis being used; although breezing past [to expectation of losing it again soon after] made it seem as if Clive had forgotten about 6th gear or something
For me, some good/close running; trying hard to not be a danger, but at the same time not just rolling over too easily. It seemed at times that me/Dave could slipstream to try to edge away from Clive, but I was probably the weak link there.
Later, I could see that there were a couple of cars catching our group; although it's probably true to say that I was likely to have been slowing our leading group down.
Afterwards, was somewhat surprised to see Cookie finished 2nd. I think Prib must also have been caught out by goings-on during the last lap or so. Luckily for me there was not 1 more lap!
Yeah - I was particularly lucky; but also - maybe the handicaps are working exactly as intended! Quite pleased to have shaved nearly 1sec of previous PB.
...with David to emerge as a leading 3 some with Dave Curtis in his Lotus. The speed advantage of the Lotus was hugely evident on each straight as Dave simply galloped past, but maybe the experience of David and myself through the corners allowed us to stay together as a leading trio.
Should have been a Brabham
Although, it seemed that iGor was just refusing to permit that car to be used, as it was greyed out. However, a Matra was offered - but from re-checking the race post I decided to not take that & connect manually/without iGor; particularly as it looked as if Billy had managed to get in there with the trusty BT23!
Race#2I think Dave Curtis had his Matra set up with very high wings because he was easy to pass on the straight but was a real threat under braking.
No idea; but maybe that was the case. I just used the same lucky Mosport setup that I found for all the other races. Only difference that I may have tried adjusting top gear so as to not rev too high. I don't know the 69x machines; had no idea what was going to be a good laptime' although it became clear quite quickly that it was not going to be mine! Having said that, was quite pleased to have knocked 10seconds off my PB from the previous night.
In the 69 race Dave Curtis tried a pass on me under braking that might have ended in tears if I had not seen him coming in my mirrors and delayed my turn in lol.
Yeah - I just screwed that up somewhat. At the time, I honestly thanked you when we did not hit (i.e. when you were not there for me to collect). I was just aware that I was way slower & the only time where things seemed to be going more my way were with heavy braking.
An example of awareness, was in the 69 race when Dave Curtis tried a rather brave move on me under braking and I saw him coming. Had I turned in on the normal racing line ( which I had every right to do) he would have collected me across his front wing and probably ended both our races. I delayed my turn in and kept a straight line until he shot past and I was able to turn behind him, totally untouched and losing only a few tenths. It also meant that Dave suffered no damage..other than to his pride as he ran wide.. and was able to continue his race.
Thanks again for being more aware than me. I was clearly going to use some conjured-up masterful slow-corner technique; but there were apparently no credits left in the account.
...we are after all wannabe racers ( my wife's assessment of us all at UKGPL)
Yeah - I'm usually asked if I have a race with my clearly-single virtual friends. Sometimes, they just don't understand
Like a scratched record again; I usually cannot stand the 69x, CanAms and those awful GT cars. But for some reason I forget all that in this series. The handicapping is great, the short format is great, two races on a Friday night!!! What more do people want? Of course its gonna get a bit white knuckle ride at times with this format but that (for me at least) is what gives it the edge/fun factor over the other series here at UKGPL.
Snap! No real prior interest in GT/CA71 [had to install that as I had an invite to turn up & no other event on!] or even 69x for that matter.
But has been fun so far.
This probably sounds quite disrespectful, but also no interest/comprehension of setup work. I've read some idiot guides, but nothing sticks & I'm probably just too inconsistent anyway. What works for me is trying to adjust my driving so I don't crash often whatever lucky setup I'm using. Although, it seems that they all drive basically the same, but some cars don't deal with any stompy-pedal/wheel-sawing/sudden changes & prefer to eased gently; with some cars/mods just needing a little more time than others.
Basically, I change fuel levels; & rarely change top gear a couple of clicks / front tire pressures slightly.
See - this is another reason why Lights/Works won't be calling anytime soon! Basically, I'm a fun runner & am happy with that. But I'm generally trying not to be an accident magnet.
Cheers,
Dave.