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Title: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on January 18, 2011, 08:29:50 PM +0000
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Preluk, Croatia

All members welcome.

Grid/server capacity: 28

Practice: ~19:20 (60 mins)
Qualifying: 20:20 (20 mins)
Race: 20:40 (20 laps = ~50mins)

Track: Preluk Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg81636#post_preluk)

Cars allowed:

Aston Martin:   Aston Martin DB4 Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_aston_db4)
Austin Cooper: Austin Cooper Mini 1310S Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_Mini1310)
Austin Healey: Austin Healey 3000 Mk2, Austin Healey 3000 Mk2 Roadster Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_healey3000roadster)
Ferrari:            Ferrari 275 GTB/C, Ferrari 250 SWB Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_f250swb)
Ford:               Ford Escort FVA Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_escort_fva)
Jaguar:           Jaguar E-Type
Lotus:             Lotus Elan 26R, Lotus Elite
Mercedes:       Mercedes 300SL
Porsche:         Porsche 904 GTS Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_porsche904gts)
Renault:          Renault Alpine A110
Triumph:         Triumph TR4 Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_tr4)
TVR:               TVR Griffith 400
Volvo:            Volvo P1800 Download this (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#post_volvoP1800)

This race will use the UKGTL Skin Pack 1.8.0.0 (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3358.msg54518#msg54518).

The most popular car make chosen will be dropped for all future races!

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

Server: simracing.org.uk ECCC
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) Driver lists can be found on the Championship standings page (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?action=LM2R&group=271&theme=5)
(4) 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 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 14, 2011, 01:34:02 PM +0100
Alternative Filefront download http://www.gamefront.com/files/20672965/SRou_GTL_Preluk_1974_1_01_0_0_exe


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: BillThomas on August 16, 2011, 11:07:16 AM +0100
Nice one Tony for all us GTLDK Le Mans participants.  ;D


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 16, 2011, 12:32:03 PM +0100
Nice one Tony for all us GTLDK Le Mans participants.  ;D

Indeed  ;)  Just had to be raced at again  8)


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: M Cinderby on August 16, 2011, 08:22:17 PM +0100
 :( I hope to make this race but my internet connection is a bit dodgie at the moment so we will see. I looks like an evil track!  ;)


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Mike Miller on August 17, 2011, 02:50:02 AM +0100
I should be able to make this one. I know I'll be working from home that day. My gut feeling tells me to take the Aston.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: BillThomas on August 17, 2011, 11:48:42 AM +0100
Tony neither the Merc or Volvo are currently available on line.  ???


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 17, 2011, 12:43:10 PM +0100
Tony neither the Merc or Volvo are currently available on line.  ???

Thanks Bill, thought they were when I set it up last night  ???

No.1 priority when I get in tonight, promise.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 17, 2011, 07:38:34 PM +0100
This is taking longer than it should. Please bear with me and I'll get it sorted, somehow.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: goldtop on August 17, 2011, 07:52:38 PM +0100
Aston or maybe the volvo seem to have the legs, but I've never really enjoyed driving them. Looks like the Merc or even the Alpine could be for me then.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 17, 2011, 08:03:04 PM +0100
I think that's fixed it, but I'm still scratcing my head  ???

Can someone tell me they can see all the car choices online please?


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: SpecialKS on August 17, 2011, 08:21:09 PM +0100
Seems that all cars are available.
Checked the P1800, TR4 and 300SL which all worked.

Now looking for a better setup for the P1800 for tomorrows event.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 17, 2011, 08:23:54 PM +0100
Thanks Eifel  :thumbup1:


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Mike Miller on August 18, 2011, 09:06:14 PM +0100
Oops! I had plenty of pace in hand so I decided I should be able to answer a call while driving. It might work at other tracks, but not here. I hit the wall and instantly killed the engine. Guess I don't have enough tallent to talk on the cell phone and drive.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Geoffers on August 18, 2011, 09:15:55 PM +0100
Lost internet connection again!  ???


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 18, 2011, 09:53:26 PM +0100
Oops! I had plenty of pace in hand so I decided I should be able to answer a call while driving. It might work at other tracks, but not here. I hit the wall and instantly killed the engine. Guess I don't have enough tallent to talk on the cell phone and drive.
Flashest crash excuse of the season  ::) ;)


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 18, 2011, 09:54:30 PM +0100
Replay and results now posted


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Alex vV on August 18, 2011, 10:12:13 PM +0100

Unofficial LapChart (http://www.justanotherpage.nl/Srou/GTL/PrelukAug11/)


Lost internet connection again!  ???
Perhaps everybody can check if they are (still) using ISDN for network setting?



Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 18, 2011, 10:28:41 PM +0100
I was


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Geoffers on August 18, 2011, 10:38:05 PM +0100
Lost internet connection again!  ???
Perhaps everybody can check if they are (still) using ISDN for network setting?




I think my problem is at my end, I don't just lose connection to the server or lobby, its my internet connection that shuts down. It does seem to do it mainly when I am racing though, rest of the time it seems to work fine.  ???


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Pelle_B on August 19, 2011, 01:45:57 AM +0100
@Geoffers: Where I know it & nothing is more frustrating  >:(
...& too bad Mike, I had no chance to threaten you - you ran over a sec faster a lap - my only hope was...but only a small mistake so I could get past you  8) I abused the Volvo everything I could without getting closer, unbelievable things went well at 20 laps...ohh lap 11, was lucky when I hit a rock. Fortunately, I was down in speed & only little damage  ;D
If I must be honest, I dreaded every lap.  The car was filled up to 23 laps fuel & what happens? Is just started on the last lap when the red light begins to shine  :o ...that's why I drove the most economical I've ever done...& I crossed the line YEAH my first victory after surgery:laugh:

Grats to you all who were involved in this race  :thumbup1:


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: SpecialKS on August 19, 2011, 07:28:55 AM +0100
Congratulations Pelle (nice win :notworthy:) Mark and Syd   :thumbup2:.

Finally I was able to find a setup which allowed me to brake without crashing in front of the switchbacks. ::)
That enabled me to improve my best lap from 2:29,7 from last wednesday to 2:26.
Beginning of race was fine. Had a nice little battle with Syd.
Obviously I had a slightly better setup and could go faster during the first laps so Syd let me surpass (thxs).
In lap 5 I could register a new personal best with 2:24,5 which highly pleased me.
But I chose a lower tyre pressure so after lap 5 car handling worsened noticeable.
Furthermore I made some smaller mistakes due to lack of concentration so Syd and Tibernius
finally could pass again for good.

Seems that I prefer to hunt than to be hunted! ;)

At the end of lap 8 I lost the car at the beginning of the home straight and crashed head-on into a signal light
and had to retire immediately.

Nonetheless a great event and great fun as ever.

Hope to see the finish line again soon  >:(

See you next time.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: M Cinderby on August 19, 2011, 10:24:15 AM +0100
Oops! I had plenty of pace in hand so I decided I should be able to answer a call while driving. It might work at other tracks, but not here. I hit the wall and instantly killed the engine. Guess I don't have enough tallent to talk on the cell phone and drive.
  ;D Didn't they bring in a law against doing this!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: M Cinderby on August 19, 2011, 10:30:59 AM +0100
Lost internet connection again!  ???
Perhaps everybody can check if they are (still) using ISDN for network setting?


My internet connection has been dropping right lefty and centre over the last 3 weeks I have checked all the connections replaced my BT hub with a spare and it still does it. BT are in denial that there is a problem. Its interesting to know that I am not on my own with this recurring problem.  :-\


I think my problem is at my end, I don't just lose connection to the server or lobby, its my internet connection that shuts down. It does seem to do it mainly when I am racing though, rest of the time it seems to work fine.  ???
My internet connection has been dropping right lefty and centre over the last 3 weeks I have checked all the connections replaced my BT hub with a spare and it still does it. BT are in denial that there is a problem. Its interesting to know that I am not on my own with this recurring problem. 



Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: M Cinderby on August 19, 2011, 10:49:20 AM +0100
 :) I thought I had really blown it for this race as I had not considered the Aston or the Volvo for this thinking they would be to heavy. I had practiced in the Alpine and it felt so nice I thought this must be the car for the job.....What a fool!!  ::)

Starting in P6 and taking it steady I figured a few would come to grief with hairpins, lamp posts, hanging baskets and bollards.  ;D ;D
Ade I think got taken out by a hanging basket of flowers on lap one.......At least that's what I think he muttered on team speak  ;D Followed by "I'm off for a beer".  ;D

Had a nice drag race down the straight with Geoffers TR4 on lap two and then managed to get a gap of about 5 sec's until he discoed.  :-[ Then sat in P3 for some time until Mike got the phone call to crash..........Excellent P2  ;D.

I had a few moments with lack of concentration and trying to keep an eye on my BT hub for possible disconnection in the closing laps.  :-\  So I am gob smacked to have finished second on the podium with some lucky points hauled in. Well done Pelle & Syd great racing.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: goldtop on August 19, 2011, 11:10:20 AM +0100
Was surprised how nicely the Volvo handled around here which made it the obvious choice for me on such an unforgiving track. Ade got the jump on me down to T1, but looked like he just clipped the rocks going through the twisty bit allowing me back into 3rd.

After a few laps Mike and Pelle were pulling away from me and I found myself in an ever increasing gap. Sure enough, the concentration just went and I clipped the same rocks which caught Ade earlier. I ended up facing the wrong way and when I planted the front into the armco on the other side of the road trying to turn I decided it was probably best to esc out  :(


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: BillThomas on August 19, 2011, 12:10:34 PM +0100
Thanks Tony for the track choice, nice to just have to reacquaint with the track.  Found TR4 too under geared so tried the Merc – not raced it since the Antipodean Series I use to race in on early Sunday mornings.  Found it quiet nice to drive with an even higher gear than I raced – engine over revving most of the way down that long back straight.

In practice managed to break the 2:30 barrier and in qualifying I got into the 2:28s, which I almost matched in the race. Had a reasonable start and managed to avoid any problems on lap 1 and was ahead of Tony and Alex when I had one of those nasty offs, braking for the second hairpin – I don't know why I wasn't under any pressure.  I rode up the grass bank and finished up behind the Armco more or less at corner apex.  I managed to reverse back until the end of the Armco and continue with race - last.  After a while I'd cut down the gap to the car in front, think reading the Chat, perhaps Tony and Alex had had problems. 

After that I managed to close gap to Tony then got him in vision and we had a few laps of me closing gap one lap and Tony increasing it the next.  Eventually I got behind him and we had a few close laps until he made an error and I managed to get by.  On the next lap I saw him catching me and he caught up around about the flat left hander before the second hairpin. He was alongside in the breaking area and I went two wheels on the grass and hit the concrete block at the start of the Armco killing the car.  A pity the last few laps could have been entertaining.    Once again thanks Tony for an enjoyable evenings racing.   


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 19, 2011, 12:44:43 PM +0100
I thought that was a nice event. I was especially taken by the starting line up with so many different makes on the grid.

It was a real shame the Ade's Healey hit an unevenly placed hay bail. He must of been angry as hell about that, but this circuit is littered with such hard obstacles. Just best to avoid the sides I guess. Still on the bright side at least the Healey survives for another round.

Much of my race was taken up with trying to catch Alex whilst keeping Bill behind me. Bills Merc had a huge off at the harbour hairpin and had actually left the track. But somehow he managed to get the car back on the tarmac and was catching me at an alarming rate taking seconds of my lead at every lap. I assumed his car was too badly damaged to be any threat. How wrong could I be!

Alex in his Triumph seemed to be keeping his lead after every lap but he must of had some trouble as I soon saw him in the distance and gradually closed in for a pass. I had to wait to be lapped before I could strike and soon made the pass in my faster car on the long back straight.

That caused me to relax a bit and Bill flying past me a couple of laps later took me completely by suprise. He screamed past. I then followed him for a few laps before outbraking him at the same harbour hairpin. Bill unfortunately lost it under braking and hit an obstacle which I guess killed his car as I never saw him again.

I never had a chance to catch anyone else as they were too far up the road so I settled down to a couple of serene laps until I took the flag.

Great speed from the leaders and sorry to everyone who didn't make the distance for whatever reason.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Pelle_B on August 19, 2011, 10:50:33 PM +0100
Just a quick question about the Forum problem...my avatar  ??? X
...but will work if I tell the url again in my profile...a couple of minutes.


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Wiltshire Tony on August 19, 2011, 11:39:50 PM +0100
Just a quick question about the Forum problem...my avatar  ??? X
...but will work if I tell the url again in my profile...a couple of minutes.

Beyond me, sorry


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Pelle_B on August 21, 2011, 01:33:23 AM +0100
Beyond me, sorry
NP Tony...I thought you were boss  :laugh: ...but you can not turn it into XXX  ;D


Title: Re: UKGTL Season 11 European Classic Car Cup - Preluk - Aug 18
Post by: Alex vV on August 21, 2011, 08:44:58 PM +0100
Alex in his Triumph seemed to be keeping his lead after every lap but he must of had some trouble as I soon saw him in the distance and gradually closed in for a pass. I had to wait to be lapped before I could strike and soon made the pass in my faster car on the long back straight.
The only problem had is that I parked my little Triumph in the mountain at the first harpin and had to reverse back on to the track  :-\
So it was just your faster pace that you eventually caught me WT & Bill.
Great race tho!