UKPnG S1 - Fun Race - Donington Park (National) - Dec 15

[goldtop]

Looks like the grid will consist of Jags, Abarths and 1275 Minis. It's a pity about the tina GT being off pace, because personally I enjoy driving that car. On the other hand I think the Lotus will eat the field judging by the few laps I've driven.

The 970 Mini and the GT tina should be close fun racing should a few decide to forget any chances of a pody. I'm up for the 970 if anyone else fancies it

[Legzy]

I am more a fan of the GT cars but these touring cars do come into their own for the classic British clubmans track and would make a great little series using places like Cadwell, Doni, Brands, Crystal palace etc with a little bit of mixed weather in the mix  

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On the other hand I think the Lotus will eat the field judging by the few laps I've driven.

Yup, that's what I found. The ford version is closer.

Not sure who here said the tinas were understeery but you must be using the default setup.

Spot on MJ, Tina felt quite decent drive to me.
With regards the Alpine A110, if anyone tried it & thought it a little lacking... make the following changes to start bringing it to life:
Front Ride Height = Ruduce to the minimum 12cm (from 16cm)
Rear Ride Height = Increase by one click 12.5cm (from 12cm)
Front Camber = Increase to maximum negative number -1.0deg (from 0.0deg)
Front Toe = Change to 0.00deg (from 0.20deg)
Rear Toe = Change to 0.00deg (from 0.40deg)
Front ARB = Increase to the maximum 2.20cm (from 2.00)
Front Springs = Increase a click to 50n (from 40)
Front Slow Rebound = Reduce to 1 (from 3)
Rear Slow Bump = Increase to 3 (from 1)
Rear Slow Rebound = Increase to 2 (from 1)
Gear Ratio = Reduce to shortest gear ratio (8/33)

Think that was about it... I thought it was a good fun drive. Gutted I'm out tomorrow

[Mark J]

Aww crap i just noticed this race is tomorrow eve and i am out :'( ...i thought we had swapped P&G to thursdays now so was hoping i was just missing an Iracing event ...humph    So glad i stayed up until half eleven praccying last night 

Gutted, have a good 'un boys.

[Mike Miller]

I don't have snow tires as an option in my Jag. I've raced in the snow for real at VIR (Virgina International Raceway). It was interesting to say the least. No snow stuck to the ground, but the track was wet and cold. Can GTR2 simulate conditions like this (cold and wet/damp)?

[Legzy]

Aww crap i just noticed this race is tomorrow eve and i am out :'( ...i thought we had swapped P&G to thursdays now so was hoping i was just missing an Iracing event

Sorry about the misunderstanding MJ... to clear it up, PnG will be on Thursday's starting in 2010

On a plus note, I have just had my plans for the night cancelled & so I'll be able to race here now

Can GTR2 simulate conditions like this (cold and wet/damp)?

yes, within reason. We can't recreate snow/ice for you... but some tracks are designed as snowy for example (try downloading "Winter Dragon" if you want a giggle ).

[Mike Miller]

I've tried Winter Dragon. That is a nightmare track. I was half tempted to memorize it and take a stab at a hot lap. It is a little over the top though. Another winter track is the latest Bull Run. It also set in the mountains with snow/ice runoff. This however is a cool track that can be very competitive with online racing. It is very high speed and very wide with some banked turns. Check it out one of these days.
http://files.race2play.com/index.php?path=rf%2Ftracks

[Wiltshire Tony]

Don't forget Sears point snowy

http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=1035

[Mike Miller]

Work and kids keep getting in the way of my fun. I may not be able to make it again today. The time zone difference makes it tough for me. I'll try again the next time around. I was really looking forward to this event because the preliminary testing proved the 4.2 Jag, 1275 Mini and Group5 Abarth to be very competitive and close.

[Wiltshire Tony]

Come on now Mike. You know the drill. Simracing first, family second. It's the only way to stay sane. 

[Paul968]

Don't do this to me Mike!   Was really looking forward to battling your tank of a Jag  

[Legzy]

really enjoyed that tonight, had some good close scrapping.

I'd be interested in everyone's thoughts on seeing these cars more often please?
I certainly think that the Abarth/Mini/Jag/Alpine are very close. There are a couple of other "slower car combo's" I think we should try out too... on similar type tracks.

[phspok]

It's my favourite combo (Matt ducks from all the flying bottles and cans) as long as (as MJ said) that it is at "suitable" tracks
Donny works, Brands probly would some of the tighter American tracks like Sears Point would be good.
For the faster tracks then the GT cars are much better of course.

Good race tonight managed to not completely fall off anywhere, almost got caught by API on the next to last
as I went wide in the old hairpin, who was very polite not to try anything hazardous  

[pribeiro]

There are plenty of tracks with nice layouts for these underpowered cars.
There are several 2 to 3 kilometers Australian tracks, can remember also Knockhill, Albi 67,
Westwood 88.

I found these cars very enjoyable to race. Cortina GT will match better perhaps with Abarth GR2,
Healey MKI and MKII, Jaguar MKII 3.4 and Lotus Elite, I guess.

Bring more races like this one please. 

[Wiltshire Tony]

Replay and results done

[goldtop]

I love these so called underpowered cars

A Mini Cooper was my dream car when I was a kid, so any opportunity to race them here is going to keep me smiling.