UKGPL Season 17 (2009) - UKGPL v GPLR : GRID ONE - East London - Jul 21

[EvilClive]

IMHO  If you are going to post lap times it will be meaningless unless we know what fuel you were carrying as in my experience it makes one hell of a difference in the 65's.
I can squeeze another second a lap  easily when I reduce fuel to "3 lap qually" against the same setup for 25 laps. But maybe that's just me 

Good point, when I mentioned posting laptimes, I meant from qualifying runs.

Most of my qualifying runs are on race fuel, unless I am in danger of being stranded at the back of the grid, then the Glutbuckets are instructed to bring out the syphon tube and Mabel gives it a huge suck!!.   
I have adopted this stragety only because I have often found that the sudden change, on lap 1 of the race, to a fuel heavy car and cold tyres has predictable consequences, usually involving the scenery and bent metal.
 Besides, from a confidence point of view, if I am matching lap times in quali whilst on race fuel, then I know I can keep up during the race itself. Well that's the theory anyway  lol.

[JamesRye]

OK, I downloaded the track and had a play...

so far, I have done 15 laps and my best time is a 1:27.2

so I need to find some more time, the lotus is a little bit different to my BRM so I'm hoping to crack a late 1:25 after another 20 laps or so. My current setup is a little to loose, but that is also quite fun  . Nonetheless, I think the brake balance needs to go from 48% at the front to more like 56% cos its a bit squirmy under braking at the mo.

Jim

[Hristo Itchov]

I want to clarify something. I'm not demanding any certain laptimes or else you don't race or anything. It was only a reference to see if switching chassis between some drivers would be reasonable. But anyone who wants to race, please, do so. Regardless of laptimes. It's just a fun event in the end and it's open to everyone who want to participate.

[Hristo Itchov]

Setups for BT7 and BT11 that I have for East London, plus tips for converting other track setups:

https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=6560.msg113692#msg113692

[Hristo Itchov]

We're one down as Mark is willing to put more practice before committing to online racing. That leaves the BT11 free for the taking. Any candidates?

[MikeBeattie]

Hristo

I see from the original race post, that Turkey Machine isdoubtful, I can't remember who that is in real life ( it really would be better if folk who want to use an alias used the same for racing as posting !!! ), but does it effect us?

[Hristo Itchov]

Hristo

I see from the original race post, that Turkey Machine isdoubtful, I can't remember who that is in real life ( it really would be better if folk who want to use an alias used the same for racing as posting !!! ), but does it effect us?

That's Jethro Walters. Not really sure at the moment, but since there are no other candidates atm I'm counting him as a participant. Even with that, we still need one more to file a full team.

[vosblod]

Firstly, good luck for tomorrow to all entrants. Can you please be in the UKGPL chatroom by 8.20pm UK time for a prompt 8.30pm start – it’s 9.30pm for most of our opponents so they’ll be having a late drive anyway…

I’ve updated the server details and added the passwords.

Turning to numbers it looks like we may be a man or two down. Rather than wasting time messing around with driver numbers just before the race and, to avoid anyone being denied the chance to participate, in the event of a teams numbers differing we will count an even number of drivers in the scoring ie if UKGPL only have 8 on a grid only the first 8 of GPLR's will count and vice versa.

We could still do with some reserves and it’s likely you would get to race.

Finally, for those who don’t normally run Pro, please remember to be ultra-cautious, there’s a big bonus for finishing. It’s a long race and one tap or warp could end in tears for you and your opponent… The track has some long run-offs but watch those rejoins.

(putting this message on all three posts; general / grid one / grid two)

[Turkey Machine]

Definitely only a "maybe". Don't even consider putting me down as first choice for this one.

[Hristo Itchov]

Definitely only a "maybe". Don't even consider putting me down as first choice for this one.

For the lack of other candidates, I have no choice.

[MikeBeattie]

Hristo

If Jethro isn't going to make it can I jump to the BRM?

I have it and the Cooper set up to run, so I can wait to see if he turns up in iGor

[Hristo Itchov]

Hristo

If Jethro isn't going to make it can I jump to the BRM?

I have it and the Cooper set up to run, so I can wait to see if he turns up in iGor

Yes, Mike, sure.

[Billy Nobrakes]

Hristo,
Another last minute request. As Mark has pulled out can I ditch the Fezza for the Brabham BT11. Haven't got to grips with the Ferrari - 1.29's whatever set up I've tried. First time out with the BT11 - went round in the 1.28's . Still be at the back of the grid - just a not so far behind.
Will have the Fezza on standby.
... Bill

[Hristo Itchov]

Hristo,
Another last minute request. As Mark has pulled out can I ditch the Fezza for the Brabham BT11. Haven't got to grips with the Ferrari - 1.29's whatever set up I've tried. First time out with the BT11 - went round in the 1.28's . Still be at the back of the grid - just a not so far behind.
Will have the Fezza on standby.
... Bill

OK, Billy, you get the BT11. Here are the current assignments and vacant cars:

Hristo(C).............BT7
Mike B................Cooper (BRM if Jethro doesn't show up)
Jethro................BRM (uncertain)
Clive..................Honda
Fulvio.................Ferrari
James R..............Lotus
Al Heller..............Lotus
Billy NB...............BT11
*FREE................Ferrari

If we don't get a full team by the time of the event, I might switch to one of the available cars so we improve our chances of winning.

[MikeBeattie]

Hristo

That might be a good idea, I ran with some of the GPLR boys last night and there was some good lappery going on !!