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Title: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on September 10, 2010, 05:56:51 PM +0100
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All members welcome.

Grid/server capacity: 25

Practice: ~19:10 (60 mins)
Race 1 Qualifying: 20:10 (20 mins)
Race 1: 20:30 11 laps~20mins, then following shortly afterwards with reverse grid
Race 2: 11 laps~20mins

Track: Rockingham LongDownload this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=8338.msg147532#msg147532)

Cars allowed: Caterham CSR200
 
Time of Day Setting: 14:00
Weather: WET
Start: STANDING
Tyre wear: Normal
Fuel consumption: Normal

Server: UKRACE07 CRC
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.

Special Notes: The grid procedure for Race 07 events is slightly different from GTL/GTR2. Upon joining the grid, you won't be able to rev your engine until all drivers are present on the grid. Do not attempt to esc back to garage or you will be DQ'd.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: goldtop on October 21, 2010, 09:43:22 PM +0100
The server is now running Rockingham. I've included 5 AI but I'm not sure how well behaved they'll be here with that nasty chicane and those hairpins. Let us know what you think.

It was a rainy old day at Rockingham when this race took place IRL, so I've replicated this as far as I can. Should add to the fun :devil:


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on October 27, 2010, 12:04:20 AM +0100
It looks almost certain that an unforeseen visit to the dentist tomorrow will rule me out for this. Have fun guys.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: Legzy on October 27, 2010, 12:11:31 AM +0100
Never done Rockingham before, had a go tonight.... bit tricky so far.

Think I'll keep my "best" laptime to myself for the minute :-[


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: b_1_rd on October 27, 2010, 07:48:09 AM +0100
Sorry, wont make this one.  Not even turned a wheel at the track and wont get time to try it now, bit pushed for time.  Hopefully get there next week.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: ginsters sponsored on October 27, 2010, 08:06:15 AM +0100
Been away so I've not turned a wheel here either :) Its not gonna be dull.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: BillThomas on October 27, 2010, 11:12:51 AM +0100
Not a track I know.  Had a look at it too much to learn particularly since I have never raced a Caterham in the rain - at least if I have I don't remember it.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: picnic on October 27, 2010, 12:14:57 PM +0100
I've never raced the cats in the wet, I've never raced Rockingham either. Expect to see me making lots of mistakes during the practice! I'd hope by qual I'll be able to drive around even if a bit slowly.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: goldtop on October 27, 2010, 01:11:37 PM +0100
For those who've not had a chance to practice and are worried about racing a new track in the wet......and at the risk of spoiling some of the fun......

The server is set to 70% rain, which for this track equates to lightish rain conditions and predictable grip levels. From my testing tyre choice is marginal; wets are safest, but slicks could be quicker if you can handle them. If you've never raced R07 in the rain before, the realism is stunning.

Rockingham is an underused and underestimated track imo and it should provide some excellent racing.


Edit: it's actually set to 60% rain but description of conditions still apply.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: Mike Miller on October 27, 2010, 05:46:11 PM +0100
I think I can make it to this event. I've never done Rockingham before, but it can't be too hard to learn. It's a roval afterall. The wet should be interesting; especially in race 2. Hopefully I can cobble together settings after installing Windows 7 on my machine and then slap together a setup.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on October 27, 2010, 06:07:48 PM +0100
My dentist failed to kill me so I may be able to attend this. Mind you I dont know the track so I might be a mobile chicane (whats new?)


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: ginsters sponsored on October 27, 2010, 09:37:41 PM +0100
After a thrilling three days doing a GIS course, that was what I needed :)

Pleased with virtually error free R1 but that was rather overshadowed by R2. Got trapped behind a spun Legzy (who blamed it on the AI ::) ;)) early doors and resultantly had great fun dicing with him and Tony. Not sure if AI hindered us or added to the fun, they were rather erratic, but it certainly wasn't dull. Delighted to fight my way past them and thought I may have had a chance to close down Mike. Fat chance. He drove faultlessly to pick up the win. Congrats to him and all.

Thought the track was much fun and luckily much like BTCC version, apart from silly first chicane (?), which made it easier to learn, thank gawd. Nice work Tudor.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: Mike Miller on October 27, 2010, 09:41:34 PM +0100
I rather enjoyed both races. It was a real challenge to learn the track in the soggy conditions, but the challenge is part of the draw. Ginsters certainly had my number tonight with fast laps right around 1 seconds quicker than mine. I had nothing for him the 1st race and only got away with the win in the second because I checked out to a 13 second lead early. The spray really did impact your vision. Spot on.

Hopefully I can break away from work to race again next week. It looks promising as I'll be in NYC Mon, Tue and Thursday next week.


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: goldtop on October 27, 2010, 10:17:33 PM +0100
Good fun this evening and really enjoyed it despite a few being away for various reasons.

Made a bit of a mess of both races, particularly R1 when I went a bit hot into the first chicane and ended up skidding through the grass and into Pete  :-[ Sorry.

The wet conditions made it difficult to make up time as whenever I got into a groove I'd end up pushing on just a little too much and undo all my progress.

Congrats to the podies and well done all. BTW what tyres did you opt for?.....I went with wets but struggled with temps all night.

And don't forget to have your say in the choice of mod for next season........

https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=8509.0;viewResults


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: Legzy on October 27, 2010, 10:24:41 PM +0100
Is it possible for one AI driver to hold a grudge? :-\

I thoroughly enjoyed both races, was concerned after last nights practice, but GT got the combo spot on again 8)

Race One, I was still learning the track :-[. Once I got the hang of it, I started making up places & had a thoroughly entertaining race, particularly with the AI. I am concerned though, while I was coming back through the field, Duncan Walker
 was going way slower than I thought round the flat out oval part & I accidentally "nudged him" :angel:. The so & so, got me straight back with a "friendly nudge" of his own going through the T1 chicane >:( :laugh:...

Race Two, I started 2nd on the grid & my "mate AI" Duncan Walker behind me. I made a good start & was lined up nicely to get through the T1 chicane behind the guy in p1... SMACK!!!  My "Mate" Duncan launched me round & drove off, leaving be stranded, hold everyone up (only compensation was Ginsters being stuck their too ;)). So 2nd to 9th I think it was, but I drove lovely & was running 5th having caught & past "good old" Duncan, despite his love taps & intimidation tactics (charging at me & late braking) :P. Managed to work a little bit of a gap & set my mind on tracking down Picnic. I got a bit of a wobble on & had to lose some speed to get full control back... sorted & going again & guess what happens? My "Mate" AI Duncan hoofs into me (something must have been wrong with the whole other side of the track :-\ ::)) & I'm sent spinning into a wall >:(.
I had no problem with any other AI driver & must have raced every one of them at some point. If they do seek revenge (I'm far from convinced now that they don't), I'm dead impressed. A fantastic addition they were tonight for me & my enjoyment. ;D

Chris

p.s. oh yeah, congrats to all the human drivers ;)
p.p.s. Felt like good simulated rain too, but I fear that may have impacted tonight's attendance. Some people adore having wet races, but a lot of people seem to dread them (in GTR2 world anyway)


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: goldtop on October 27, 2010, 10:43:30 PM +0100
.....so later as we were retrieving pieces of our broken cars from the trackside, a message came over the tannoy....

"....would messrs Duncan Walker and Legzy11 please report to the stewards office"    :eek:


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: Legzy on October 27, 2010, 11:06:55 PM +0100
.....so later as we were retrieving pieces of our broken cars from the trackside, a message came over the tannoy....

"....would messrs Duncan Walker and Legzy11 please report to the stewards office"    :eek:
I tell you, it was like being on track with *Oily! :-*       (*substitute in any Team Prodigy driver name ;))


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on October 27, 2010, 11:37:35 PM +0100
Magnificently entertaining event albeit shortlived in both races for me alas.

Race one had me taken out by a aggrieved AI pilot who charged into the back of me after I had out braked and taken them at a chicane. Resulting spin had me clout the armco and bust my suspension. Tried to carry on but it was hopeless as I lost ground on everyone so retired.

Race 2 saw me make an error at the pit lane chicane and again my suspension bust so quit out.

Can't say I liked the track that much but found the AI and rain more of a plus than a negative.

Good call GT


Title: Re: Race 07 Caterham Roadsport Challenge - Rockingham - Oct 27
Post by: picnic on October 28, 2010, 08:52:35 AM +0100
GT if we made contact in race 1 it was pretty light as I managed to avoid some chaos and gain a couple of places before T2. I was running 4th for ages, I was never quick enough to chase down the 3 in front but was hold a gap to the cars behind. However I was having great trouble under braking and inevitably lost it. Only trouble is, and this is a depressing knack I have, I did it at the only corner with no run off. Lost a wheel and then got DQ'ed trying to reverse down the pit lane for some service.

Legzy, cheers mate, suggested I tweaked the brake force down before race 2. This helped but only after I had got used to it, for the first few laps I wasn't braking hard enough now and was running wide everywhere. Mr Walker's move on Legzy in T1 caused a bit oh mayhem for us behind and I arrived to find the track completely blocked. I ended up gently nudging SBG. The setup changes not helping here as starting dead last I was expecting to have to go slowly here. Race 2 was much better once I had worked out the new braking forces and I los the frequent lock ups that ultimately lead to my demise in the first race. Took a couple of laps to get passed Tony and then was chasing the GT/Legzy/Walker battle. Legzy drifted wide under pressure from that Walker bloke and GT followed him. Cheers chaps ;) I quickly got passed the AI and had 8 seconds to Kroon (another AI) with I think it was 6 or 7 laps. Caught him and thought about a pass in to T1 with 2 laps to go, he stayed wide and didn't really contest it. I was through and after the disappointment of race 1 was please to get a podium from dead last in the 2nd.

I'm one who's not keen on the rain, but I'll generally persevere when we have fixed conditions as here. It's the variable weather I really don't like.