Simon Gymer
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« on: September 01, 2007, 12:40:00 AM +0100 » |
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All members welcome. Practice: 20:15 (10 mins) Qualifying: 20:25 (25 mins) Race: 20:50 (24 laps = ~40 mins) Track: Brands Hatch GP v1.0 (download here) Cars allowed: Ford GT40, AC Cobra, TVR Griffith 400, Lotus Elan, Shelby Daytona Coupe Time of Day Setting: 14:00 Start: STANDINGServer: UKGTL Classics Cup Password: see aboveNotes:(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(4) The season will be run using the UKGTL Skin Pack 1.4 which will need to be installed prior to racing; please get it from the downloads page.
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BillThomas
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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2007, 05:40:13 PM +0100 » |
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I start 10 days holidays on this day. Then I'm back for a few days and off again for another 9 days so I don't think I'll be able to race in this series for perhaps 4 weeks. Sorry folks Bill
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Bill Thomas Another one bites the dust
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Mr.BMW
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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2007, 06:57:04 PM +0100 » |
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Won't be able to make this one either, Working 12-8 next week Which REALLY peeves me because I was looking forward to racing my TVR
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John Kingham
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« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2007, 07:46:29 PM +0100 » |
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Does anyone else think the cars look a bit on the small side when viewed in TV mode? They look like T-cars or those bike engined Legends to me
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"If you want to run like you're behind the safety car, go ahead and do it, but I want to entertain myself" - Juan Pablo Montoya
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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2007, 08:25:14 PM +0100 » |
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or those bike engined Legends to me nothing new there then
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John Kingham
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2007, 11:48:40 AM +0100 » |
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Did some laps here last night, mostly to see what these cars are like as I've been lucky enough to drive this track in real life so I know which way the bendy bits go. Found the Cobra to be a real beast, although the quickest (low 1:45s), then the GT40, Shelby (with ducfreak sound mod which is incredible with the volume right up!) and TVR about the same in the low 1:46s. Haven't tried the Lotus as I'm a big cubic inches kind of guy I'm guessing those laptimes will put me in my usual mid to rear part of the grid, alongside my non-alien comrades
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"If you want to run like you're behind the safety car, go ahead and do it, but I want to entertain myself" - Juan Pablo Montoya
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Steve Holmes
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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2007, 01:14:08 PM +0100 » |
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Did some laps here last night, mostly to see what these cars are like as I've been lucky enough to drive this track in real life so I know which way the bendy bits go. Found the Cobra to be a real beast, although the quickest (low 1:45s), then the GT40, Shelby (with ducfreak sound mod which is incredible with the volume right up!) and TVR about the same in the low 1:46s. Haven't tried the Lotus as I'm a big cubic inches kind of guy I'm guessing those laptimes will put me in my usual mid to rear part of the grid, alongside my non-alien comrades Lucky you to have driven Brands, I've done trackdays at many UK tracks but never Brands, always wanted to do the full circuit, but now financial considerations (and my car in storage) mean I won't quite yet It's a damn hard track to get right, I'm finding. I've run 10 laps in both TVR and Elan and both done mid to low 1:46s and always felt I wasn't quite getting the lines right. It's living up to its rep as a tricky track!! Gotta say I love it even if I can't get it right yet
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Mark J
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2007, 02:00:40 PM +0100 » |
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Only tried the GT40 so far. Never driven it competitively so fancy giving the racing legend a run around the legendary Brands Hatch. 1:45.3 is my best so far. Got a 1:44 in me if i could stop cocking up at least one corner each lap If i get time this eve i'll try out the cobra and Shelby but will probably stick to the GT40 for a cool change of car....tho it understeers like a ferry
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John Kingham
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2007, 02:47:19 PM +0100 » |
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I agree with Mark, the understeer in these cars in offensive, the only saving grace being gobfulls of exit oversteer on demand! Had some spare time last night so I put in a lengthy test session in which I settled on the TVR as it was the most driveable (which is weird as TVR and driveable are not words that are often found in the same sentence!), putting me consistently in the 1:45's on race fuel. This might have at least kept me on the lead lap . However, SWMBO tells me we have to go out tonight so this race goes out the window! I hope you all have fun and be careful at Dingle Dell corner, but not too careful as I want to watch the replay when I get back and expect to be entertained
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"If you want to run like you're behind the safety car, go ahead and do it, but I want to entertain myself" - Juan Pablo Montoya
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2007, 02:56:17 PM +0100 » |
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2007, 03:16:13 PM +0100 » |
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Think i might risk it and take one of Carroll Shelby's finest tonight, no idea what set up yet though...
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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2007, 04:01:42 PM +0100 » |
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Will, i would suggest dropping an email to Mr Shelby ...he still writes articles for Octane magazine each month, so drop him a pm and ask for some setup tips John...tell SWMBO to go out on her own, you've got racing to do then duck
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« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2007, 09:54:37 PM +0100 » |
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Great Race, Had a great battle with Assissano and Ruskus ... . Thought i might been able to get a win when Ruskus went of Surtees but he was able to drive better on the worn tyres (i think) and caught back up. What Happened Assisano ? you suddenly just pulled up in front of me. Grats on the win Jeff and sorry to who ever it was i hit at Paddock ..i went to pass you on the inside but you moved across. Cheers
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« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2007, 10:00:48 PM +0100 » |
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Oh dear, how embarrising - I simply suck at this game I only gained 5 places in the race because 5 people dropped out :'(
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Mark J
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« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2007, 10:00:48 PM +0100 » |
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what a cracking track that is and what a corking car the GT40 is to throw around it. Really enjoyed sliding around Brands with my speakers cranked up loud for Ducfreaks awesome GT40 engine sounds...i feel like i've driven the real thing and am now slightly deaf Had a great close qually battle with a few other GT40 runners and got pipped right at the end for 4th by my team mate Bernie..the bugger Race started well, got a clean run through Paddock hill bend and set about trying to chase the top 3 runners, but alas they were too damn fast for me and other than Baracus keeping a watching brief about 4-6 secs behind me, i was fairly lonesome for the entire race. Eventually even he had an off and i spent the entire race on my own racing no one except the clock, and hoping one of the front 3 would have an off. Jeff did and i chased his smoke for a couple of laps but then he disapeared off into the sunset I had a solid mistake free run from start to chequered flag and finished a fine 3rd place, with 4th fastest race lap I'll be in the Kentagon having a pint with the pit-girls when my podium laurels are ready
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