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Title: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on December 16, 2017, 03:38:26 PM +0000
******WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE******WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE******WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE******WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE******WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE

Championship Standings here (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?action=LM2R&group=573&theme=5)

Grid/server capacity: 22

Practice: ~19:20 (60 mins)
Qualifying: 20:20 (20 mins)
Race: 20:40 (22 laps)

Track: Mugello Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg128898#post_mugello)

Cars allowed


Class A
Abarth 1000 TCR Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_abarth1000tcr)
Pirin Fiat Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_fiat850sport)

Class B
Abarth 1000 TC Corsa Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_abarth1000tcCorsa)
Simca 1150 Abarth Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_abarth1150)
 
Car restrictions: Three drives per car, six drives per class. For details click HERE (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wY7XiCpxAm_rd0k-id9LqDrd0PGDRWfKXeX1nvfPpr0/edit?usp=sharing)

Time of Day Setting: 14:00
Start: STANDING
Tyre wear: Normal
Fuel consumption: Normal

Server: simracing.org WEDNESDAY
Password: see above (#post_event_password)

Notes:
(1) It's best if all drivers can make sure they are connected before the Qualifying session as drivers on track during qualifying will not see cars that join after they are on track until they go back to the garage.
(2) Please make sure you are fully aware of the SimRacing.org.uk Rules.
(3) The AI control should be turned off so that you have control of the car at all times, including pitting. Your player file should therefore read
Autopit="0"
Force Autopit Off="1" // Forces autopit always off
No AI Control="1" // AI never has control over car
If you still finding pitting problematic, experience tells us that its less to do with positioning and more to do with approach speed. A slow approach to pit crew chief has proved most reliable.

Special Notes: None


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on July 24, 2018, 01:03:04 PM +0100
IMPORTANT

This is a Wednesday night race.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on July 28, 2018, 10:20:44 AM +0100
IMPORTANT

The Pirin Fiat fuel tank is too small for some of the longer distance races in this series.

Please upload this file (very small) http://www.mediafire.com/file/lvd45hjl5vc41lf/Pirin_Fiat_fuel_fix.zip and extract into GameData/Teams/ExtraCars/Fiat850 folder and allow to overwrite.

Thank you

Tony


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: SpecialKS on August 07, 2018, 10:52:50 AM +0100
Nearly 40°C today here  :P     

http://www.dmi.dk/vejr/til-lands/byvejr/by/vis/DE/2946447/Bonn,%20Tyskland/ (http://www.dmi.dk/vejr/til-lands/byvejr/by/vis/DE/2946447/Bonn,%20Tyskland/)

Scientists say that this is not only a very hot summer but in fact the climate change  :(

Still hoping for a better day tomorrow.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Ziu Bacubacu on August 07, 2018, 01:21:44 PM +0100
Nearly 40°C today here  :P     

http://www.dmi.dk/vejr/til-lands/byvejr/by/vis/DE/2946447/Bonn,%20Tyskland/ (http://www.dmi.dk/vejr/til-lands/byvejr/by/vis/DE/2946447/Bonn,%20Tyskland/)

Scientists say that this is not only a very hot summer but in fact the climate change  :(

Still hoping for a better day tomorrow.

Only 40 ? Here it s cloudy and greenhouse effect is killing us. The worst thing is that my fan is working bad


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Dominick on August 07, 2018, 01:35:23 PM +0100
36° C here today, which is insane for the western part of Flanders near the sea. At least it should be the very last one with max 24 and even 20 the next two days. 'Twas about time because I'm every kind of exhausted. I doubt I'll be recuperated enough in one day though.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: misnoimis on August 08, 2018, 05:06:51 PM +0100
I hope to make the grid tonight. If so I will be driving the Pirin Fiat SUV ( somewhere near the back).  :wheelchair:


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: KDiesel on August 08, 2018, 06:52:51 PM +0100
Hi
What Simca it right one Corsa or SS?


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 08, 2018, 06:54:09 PM +0100
Hi
What Simca it right one Corsa or SS?
Either.

It will always state in the race announcement if a car type is not allowed.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 08, 2018, 06:54:38 PM +0100
Server now running with race password


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: KDiesel on August 08, 2018, 06:58:17 PM +0100
Hi
What Simca it right one Corsa or SS?
Either.

It will always state in the race announcement if a car type is not allowed.

Thanks for info T.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 08, 2018, 06:58:45 PM +0100
Hi
What Simca it right one Corsa or SS?
Either.

It will always state in the race announcement if a car type is not allowed.

Thanks for info T.
NP  :thumbup1:


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 08, 2018, 09:57:32 PM +0100
Results and replay now posted.

Could the new guys please check that their profile is filled in with nationality under Driver Details. Then we can give you a little flag next to your name.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: EvilClive on August 08, 2018, 10:17:08 PM +0100
Great to see more cars on the grid, just a shame that they were all in front of me  :-\

Grats to the podium boys and all finishers, in what felt like a long race in my Simca.  A little surprised that just about everyone except Kimi and Kurt, ( L4de  did not start? ) opted for group A cars. But OK, so me and Kimi can fight it out at the back of the field in similar cars.
Not sure how I did it, but my Simca just launched itself off the grid and I was in danger of embarrassing myself amongst the Group A cars at T1!!! It didn't last very long, they soon left me behind.

I tailed a couple of the faster cars for a lap or two and watched my mirrors for Kimi ....he was not too far back!! and he started to close the gap as he warmed up. I though that he was going to catch me as he chipped a few tenths off each lap until suddenly he vanished??   I guess Kimi had a moment and he re-joined a long way back, which left me trying to catch Rog and Tony......but that was a hopeless chase and eventually ambition exceeded ability and I went off ( several times) until I settled back into a steady pace.

The last 25% of the race was interesting as the back tyres melted, but the fronts were still giving great grip, that provoked some very interesting handling  ::) as Dan noticed  ;). It might have been entertaining to watch, but it was hell to drive!!! lol.





Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 08, 2018, 10:33:15 PM +0100
Guys, It kills me when I see drivers get prepared to join us for a race and then fail to turn up on the server.

This can mean that there is a problem with their GTL or RL has thrown a spanner in the works.

If it's the former, then please, please, don't leave it until race night to find out. Our practice server now runs all week long to give you a chance to check that everything is ok. I cannot help you if you discover a problem on the night of a race as I'm busy sorting out the admin stuff.

I'm always ready to assist you at any other time so lets find the problem early, sort it, and get you on that race track. Rant over.  :angel-wings:


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 09, 2018, 08:51:51 AM +0100
Nice to have a fuller grid but for me it did not make for a better evening. I'm rubbish in all these cars so I decided to take the car I'm least rubbish in, the Fiat. Was near the back of the grid at the start but made a good getaway. Had some good early battles with Roguk who was way quicker on the straights but seemed to struggle at turns. Just a matter of picking the right spot and making the pass stick. I also passed Clive who was all over the track. Next was either Misnoimis or Bob.M but never was able to close on them so the whilst the gap to those behind me increased I was only ever just in sight of the guys in front. Amazing speeds from the fast guys and I was almost lapped, phew.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: misnoimis on August 09, 2018, 11:04:18 AM +0100
It was nice to race again after a long layoff.  I had a few interesting laps with Bob about half way through the race but I guess I was a bit too harsh on my tyres and the grip suddenly disappeared big time. I felt I had to slow to stay on the track and let Bob ease away. Tony was just too far behind to catch me so I spent the second half of the race on my own and just trundled home.

Grats all, winner and podiums. :clap:


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Ziu Bacubacu on August 09, 2018, 11:10:48 AM +0100
When I read which Tony changed race day (thanks Tony) I did all to join, I was sure to meet a grid with more drivers, I hope to see it also in future. Impossible beat Geoffers yesterday, it seems me to drive into an oven and I had the usual problem with my arm but at least I had a fun night with Erling (I sure less fun for Erling), other time I drove Pirin and I got same situation, fast on corners slow on straights.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Geoffers on August 09, 2018, 12:14:57 PM +0100
Good to see a bigger grid than usual this week, hopefully Kimi, Lade & Dan will join on a regular basis now the races are on Wednesdays, would be even better if a few other ex-NG racers could be persuaded to join in too.

Race went better than I expected, had struggled to do consistent laps in practice & qually & Erling looked ominously fast in the Pirin with Ziu also close. Knew the TCR would be quicker off the line than the Pirin & so it proved with Erling dropping behind Ziu & Dan (I think?). Got a bit of a lead on the opening lap & was surprised that the gap to Ziu & Erling just kept growing, guess their battle was slowing them down. Concentrated on hitting my braking markers & not over-driving & was very happy that apart from my fastest lap every lap was in the 2.16s, wish I could be that consistent every race!  ::)

Congrats to Ziu & Erling  :clap: :clap: & Clive for winning the slower class  :clap:.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: SpecialKS on August 09, 2018, 12:18:27 PM +0100
Nice to have a larger grid with still some regular and new guys missing  :thumbup1:

That's the positive thing - but that means also even less championship points for me  ;D.

Other than that it was a night to forget due to the strange behaviour of the Simca.
However I have to admit that currently I only drive on race night. This lack of experience makes me even worse!

But it's only fun.

CU next week



Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: phspok on August 09, 2018, 12:44:00 PM +0100
Felt sorry for Clive doing the masochists tango with that nasty Simca  :o
Managed a good start, and played swap places with Dan for a few laps, then he got past on the straight
early, and I couldn't catch him after that until he fell off. The Pirin is way easier to drive on the limit
than the Little fiat.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: SpecialKS on August 09, 2018, 03:09:39 PM +0100
Result (https://www.avonrise.co.uk/srou/kurts/Mugello_08082018)

8)


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 09, 2018, 03:17:51 PM +0100
Result (https://www.avonrise.co.uk/srou/kurts/Mugello_08082018)

8)
Thanks Kurt  :thumbup1:


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 18 Abarth Coppa Mille - Mugello - Aug 8
Post by: Erling G-P on August 09, 2018, 08:10:11 PM +0100
Nice to see a bigger grid as others have commented.  Quite like the track and the car, which was a nice drive here.

Knocked a sec off my pb in qual, but still surprised to find myself on provisional pole. If it seems to good to be true, it mostly is, and sure enough Geoffers grabbed it instead.

Even at full revs and dumping the clutch, the Pirin won't spin its wheels, instead bogging down. Lost two places accordingly; to Ziu & Dan.  Reclaimed one later on L1, when Dan went wide. Spent a few laps reeling in Ziu.  Remainder of the race not much fun, as Ziu assumes.  Always frustrating to fight an opponent with faster straight line speed, but lower corner speed. All he has to do is stay on the racing line, and there's nothing you can do.  Time and time again, I had to back off behind Ziu through the corners, only to see him run away on the following straight. 15-18 laps of that gets old really soon.  :-\

Grats to Geoffers on a most convincing win  :notworthy: and to Ziu for not making any mistakes in securing 2nd.  Grats to Clive on the class win.