UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton

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UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« on: March 02, 2022, 01:40:50 PM +0000 »

Season 40 – CanAM – Round 5 – Thruxton

For the last round in the CanAM 66 cars, we drive the challenging circuit of Thruxton in the UK. Please watch this lovely historic video for more information. Most importantly, the first race there was won by a HILLMAN IMP, my favourite car EVER. If anyone wants to make a Hillman Imp mod for GPL, please sign me up be beta testing.

ROLLING STARTS

Red Line is on the exit of SEAGRAVE

It is highly recommended that you install the track updates from this thread.

Race list	=	igor
Server	=	UKGPL_8_60fps
IP Address	=	aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
Password	=	see above
Damage Model	=	INT
GPL Mod	=	CA66
60fps Patch	=	60fpsV2newmod
Track download	=	link
Track directory	=	thruxton
Qualifying Starts	=	20:45 UK Time - 45min
Race Starts	=	~21:30 UK time
Race Length	=	32 laps
Replay	=	here

Please, excepting emergencies, no chat until Session Completed in qualification. No chat in the race until ALL drivers still racing have crossed the line.

Driver lists and division specific rules can be found on the Championships Stangings Page. Please pay particular attention to the rules regarding ROLLING STARTS and chassis selection.

Only ONE Shift-R is allowed with NO need for a Stop and Go.

DRIVER		ROUND 1	ROUND 2	ROUND 3	ROUND 4
MagicArsouille (FT)	Pro	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
GregT (R1)	Pro	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427		Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427
Phil Thornton (R1)	Pro	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
fpolicardi (FT)	Int	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333
Claudio Navonne (FT)	Int	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333
Pete Bennett (FT)	Pro	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427	McLaren Mk. 2 Ford 289	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427
francesco (FT)	Int	Chaparral 2E Chev 327		Chaparral 2E Chev 327
Doni Yourth (FT)	Int	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10	McLaren-Elva Mk. I Chev 327	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427
Rainier (R1)	Int	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10	McLaren-Elva Mk. I Chev 327	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10
PaulV (R1)	Am	McLaren Mk. 2 Ford 289	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10
EvilClive (FT)	Int	Chaparral 2E Chev 327	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	Chaparral 2E Chev 327	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333
Cookie (FT)	Int	Chaparral 2E Chev 327	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Chaparral 2E Chev 327
GrandPrixYannick (FT)	Pro			Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333
Gareth (R1)	Int
Leo Menegucci (R1)	Pro
RBald (R1)	Am

REMINDER: Drivers must choose 3 cars from the 1966 Can-Ams, drive each at least once but no more than twice.


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Re: UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2022, 10:14:08 AM +0000 »

I practiced some laps with the new graphic version. Very difficult track with these cars without a piece of tarmac straight Shocked


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Re: UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2022, 06:04:19 PM +0000 »

Quote from: fpolicardi on March 03, 2022, 10:14:08 AM +0000

I practiced some laps with the new graphic version. Very difficult track with these cars without a piece of tarmac straight Shocked

Yes, getting a setup for turning right is crucial and stability under braking for the chicane. This is why GPL is so good. Every race is a different challenge. I found Laguna Seca and Bridgehamptom harder than this.


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Re: UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2022, 01:55:43 PM +0000 »

Training server is up, please test it before the race Wink


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Re: UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2022, 07:05:45 AM +0000 »

Another fun race in these big cars. Yannick quickly vanished the into the distance before an uncharacteristic mistake. He soon retook the place from me leaving me to battle it out with Greg. Our positions switched after we both slid off the track through our own mistakes. We bumped a bit but we could both keep going. Sorry for that Greg, it was the narrow part of the track and visibility not great. My fault as I didn't quite leave you enough room. Sorry.

Looking forward to the 71 cars in the next round.


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Re: UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2022, 01:48:33 PM +0000 »

Cars after 5 rounds...

DRIVER		ROUND 1	ROUND 2	ROUND 3	ROUND 4	ROUND 5
MagicArsouille (FT)	Pro	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
GregT (R1)	Pro	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427		Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
Phil Thornton (R1)	Pro	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
fpolicardi (FT)	Int	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
Claudio Navonne (FT)	Int	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
Pete Bennett (FT)	Pro	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427	McLaren Mk. 2 Ford 289	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
francesco (FT)	Int	Chaparral 2E Chev 327		Chaparral 2E Chev 327		Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427
Doni Yourth (FT)	Int	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10	McLaren-Elva Mk. I Chev 327	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
Rainier (R1)	Int	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10	McLaren-Elva Mk. I Chev 327	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305
PaulV (R1)	Am	McLaren Mk. 2 Ford 289	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10
EvilClive (FT)	Int	Chaparral 2E Chev 327	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	Chaparral 2E Chev 327	Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333	McLaren-Elva Mk. II Chev 333
Cookie (FT)	Int	Chaparral 2E Chev 327	Huffaker Genie Mk. 10	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305	Chaparral 2E Chev 327	Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 305
GrandPrixYannick (FT)	Pro			Lola T70 Mk. II Chev 333		Lola T70 Mk. II Ford 427
Gareth (R1)	Int
Leo Menegucci (R1)	Pro
RBald (R1)	Am

Please park your cars in the garage and make sure you bring out the CA71 cars for the rest of the season.


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Re: UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2022, 02:21:01 PM +0000 »

I can't imagine that Thruxton is on anybody's short list of awe-inspiring circuits. Nevertheless, it does present some challenges what with the never-ending, right-hand sweeps from Goodwood all the way to Church. That plus the tricky Club Chicane where one can get in there over one's head all to easy.

Grats to our podium finishers! Well done.

I had a largely uninspired run with only a couple of dramas along the way. Getting caught up with Clay and Fran in the Club Chicane early on set me well back and a late-race puckered sphincter while braking for same were the only notable occurrences. Otherwise, ho-hum...

TY for hosting.


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Re: UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2022, 02:27:27 PM +0000 »

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Getting caught up with Clay and Fran in the Club Chicane early on set me well back and a late-race puckered sphincter while braking for same were the only notable occurrences. Otherwise, ho-hum...

In my opinion you made a bad reentry at the chicane when i was inside.


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Re: UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2022, 03:00:43 PM +0000 »

And why was I in need of re-joining anyway I could, Fran? Did I throw it off the road on my own or did I have some help? I apologize for spinning you but I was knee-deep in trying to rescue my own fortunes.


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Re: UKGPL Season 40 (Spring 2022) 66 71 Can-Am - Thruxton - Mar 11

« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2022, 03:45:05 AM +0000 »

Congrats Tristan, Yannick, and Pete!

My apologies for the late reply.

Quote from: Pete Bennett on March 15, 2022, 07:05:45 AM +0000

Sorry for that Greg,

No problem Pete. I blame our accident on me. I was struggling. I needed vsync on and I turned it on for gplc66 instead of gplm66. My view was somewhat of a slideshow even though my fps never showed anything but 60 fps. I might have quit other than I wanted to finish what I started.

This was a new track for me. I got it installed 10 minutes before qualifying. It would have been at least somewhat fun if I had my gpu set correctly. It was nightmare for me. I couldn´t see my braking points or apexes well. The best fun I got from this race was keeping Axel and Pete somewhat entertained.

I´m glad Pete beat me. I had a chance to beat him but I had too many things working against me. After I caused a crash I reset. I didn´t have enough fuel to finish so the crash provided an excellent time to reset. With full fuel, I had no chance to keep up with Pete at the end of the race. I´m glad he didn´t screw up bad enough to let me back in front of him again.

Take care guys. I hope to see you on track again soon.


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