Ok so ive received PM's on Endurance racing and general help...so i replied with a "few" words for the Academy and also some Masters dudes
Ok i checked your race results so far and i see you've done pretty well for only two races.
I see you not sure about pitsops (unfortunately that only comes from doing more races but a few things on pitstops id like to mention)
1) Calculate how much fuel you'll need b4 the race and setup in garage appropriately, the in garage one is a bit off at times.
2) When stopping i use manual pit control (saves time) ignition and stater buttons mapped as well so I have to turn engine off myself...i turn engine off just as I'm about to slow and hit my pitbox coz the dumb ass pit guys stand there for a while and wait for no reason after uve accepted the pitboard details! That can save 5 or more secs right there!
If you find ur tires are sh*t and ur a few laps before your stop, pit in...add a few laps extra fuel to compensate and use the new rubber's grip to be quicker than ur slower opponents at that same time...some ppl make the mistake to carry on abit too long with worn wheels but pitting two laps b4 them can gain u places when it all works out.
In endurance you'll be amazed how much time is lost/gained during stops (check the unofficial lapcharts to see)...in masters some guys make up 20 secs through efficient stops! So practice them!!! pit entry speed and getting the fueling and tires changing going as soon as possible..dont rush it...but with more races it becomes second nature.
In Endurance...again remember to lap consistently, leave the mistakes to others!
Monitor your tire temps and DONT overdrive them be smooth make them last but keep the pace up. They will wear out and accept the fact you will be slower as they wear so again DONT overdrive them just be smooth.
Most of my race strats for 40 min stints are to go with medium rears and soft fronts as thats what most of the other aliens i race with do as well.
The trick to being fast over a race is not to drive harder but concentrate more, stay calm, make the right choices and the race will come to you...most ppl chase the race too much!
Smooth in, fast out be sensible and the times will come down. Make it hard for them to pass but always be fair and concede if your beaten fair and square.
For me the ultimate endurance driver here is CJ...consistency and pace...its unbeatable!
Good luck in your race but most of all have a laugh!
Cheers
Rad
Might be usefull to some or just plain nonsense..but there you go
