rF2 BMW DTM @ Portimao - Fri Feb 03 2023 - All Free Content!

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

While waiting to see what goodies S397 will bring in their slightly hidden "planned update for GT3 cars" during Q1, we'll try to bring out the BMW DTM-car that never got raced in real life for a new event! It's an officially licensed Studio 397 car, released for free!

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Car:

• BMW M4 DTM Class 1 - [FREE]

Track: Portimao [Free at Steam]
Layout: F1
Track Temperature: Depends on weather
Fixed Setups: No (setups can be shared)
Start Type: Formation Lap & Rolling Start
Driving Assists: Auto Clutch, Auto Shifting
Time: Day.
Weather: Real Life +5 degrees celsius airtemp.
Forecast: Here
ABS/TC: Factory Defaults

Schedule: (EU) Friday 03 February 2023
Practice: 20:00 UTC (20 minutes)
Qualifying: 20:20 UTC (15 minutes - PRIVATE)
Warm Up: 20:35 UTC (4 minutes)
Race: 20:40 UTC (50 minutes)

SPECIAL INFORMATION​

• This car has DRS, so map a button for "rear flap" in the controller setup!
• Default setup on the car is a bit understeering on turn-in and snappy on exit! Can be an idea to make it a bit more forgiving.

DRIVER LIST

1. Ole Marius Myrvold
2. Roy Magnes
3. Michael Rudolf
4. Colin Peach
5. Jasje
6. Jimlaad43
7. akephoe
8. dbx71
9. Paul_V
10. xoSx.Racing
11. Hartmut2
12. Maciej Strzeboński
13. Steve Le Gallez
14. Free Spot
15. Free Willie
16. Free Spot
17. Free Spot
18. Free Free
19. Free Spot
20. Free You
21. Free Spot
22. Free Spot
23. Free Spot
24. Free Candy
25. Free Spot

utp# 34 OMM

SERVER UP!

 

[Roy Magnes]

Yes, please

 

[Michael Rudolf]

Yep, I'll give that a go

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

SERVER IS UP!

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

Yes, please

Yep, I'll give that a go

Yes Sirs!

 

[Colin Peach]

that car looks a beast! im 20% in. flying back from dk on Thursday, then traveling to north England on Saturday morning.. depends how tired i am

 

[Jasje]

In please, this car is a handful..

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

@akephoe @Jan Larsen @Herlev @xoSx.Racing @Maciej Strzeboński @wayphaxx @Cosimo @David Steinacher @rockracer @Michael Rudolf @Colin Peach @Roy Magnes @Jasje @Stammeleer @Xalfy @Michel vL @Rich Green @groy1980 @Kryztov @Daniel Krebs @Hartmut2 @Steve Le Gallez @Stephen Gibb @Ingemar Petersson @ThreeLionz @SimApprentice21 @Monkey T. @Ronny van Rooij @The Almighty Snark @Thomas Hoelzl @Daniel R. @VictorIS @CaptainLykaios @Redvaliant
@anyoneelse that haven't raced the last few weeks

This isn't actually a tagging spree for the race, even though I wouldn't dislike sign-ups.

It's a general information, and easier to tag all in one place than spreading it over multiple threads.
While there's an announcement about rFactor 2 going to allow racing against DLC content you don't own (so like R3E, iRacing etc.) with the next Release Candidate build coming this Friday. It is very likely that RD keeps with the same policy as always: Not using Release Candidates. Release Candidates are betas, and may have severe bugs/issues. Issues that previously have made servers unplayable.
The stable build containing this feature is scheduled to release the 21st of February, RaceDepartment will of course update to stable builds ASAP.
If you race places that use Release Candidate builds, and the build difference is so big that you can't play on latest stable release with the RC-build, it is very quick to change between the two (just change the opt-in in settings on Steam).

Regardless, this is a massive step forward for rFactor 2, let's hope it will bring in more players as well

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

@SwannyUK @Interslice @Orlando Medley Sr. @burtydog @Jim Carvalho @vbomfim @Paul_V @max1966i @Lennart Groessl @Jack Smith @Yves Larose @karan733 @slideways @pattikins @Dean Maković @Stefan Hiller @Stig Bidstrup @abecede @HF2000 @Michael Nettle @Bryan Birtwell @sam75 @paul75 @dbx71 @AredotEFL @Reiche @_Ken Scott @Denis Betty @Jimlaad43

See information reg. rF2 builds on RaceDepartment in the post above

 

[Jimlaad43]

DRS? OOh yeah gimmicky race lets go I'm in!

 

[dbx71]

thanks for the info! looks like i picked a good time to jump into rF2 with all the recent upgrades, as well as exciting new ones coming soon.

 

[akephoe]

50-50 here as i might be not at home friday. But if I'm home i'll be in

 

[sam75]

@SwannyUK @Interslice @Orlando Medley Sr. @burtydog @Jim Carvalho @vbomfim @Paul_V @max1966i @Lennart Groessl @Jack Smith @Yves Larose @karan733 @slideways @pattikins @Dean Maković @Stefan Hiller @Stig Bidstrup @abecede @HF2000 @Michael Nettle @Bryan Birtwell @sam75 @paul75 @dbx71 @AredotEFL @Reiche @_Ken Scott @Denis Betty @Jimlaad43

See information reg. rF2 builds on RaceDepartment in the post above

Thanks Ole good to know !

 

[Rich Green]

Thanks for the info, Ole. I picked the Endurance and BTCC packs when I got RF2, but skipped the GT3 pack as I already have those in ACC. I was intrigued by the Friday GT3 event a few weeks ago, now it looks like I can join in with future races without getting the whole pack.

I can't make this race on Friday as I have an AMS2 race at a similar time.

 

[dbx71]

you know, i see you could use more drivers for fridays race... what the heck, let me give a shot! i'll do my best not to cause any major accidents!

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

that car looks a beast! im 20% in. flying back from dk on Thursday, then traveling to north England on Saturday morning.. depends how tired i am

In please, this car is a handful..

DRS? OOh yeah gimmicky race lets go I'm in!

50-50 here as i might be not at home friday. But if I'm home i'll be in

you know, i see you could use more drivers for fridays race... what the heck, let me give a shot! i'll do my best not to cause any major accidents!

I am finally home! Wrote the tag post at the airport while waiting for the train home

All of you are of course in! Regardless of 20 or 90% certainty!

And @dbx71 with this car, you'll probably not be alone in causing... things. It's not the easiest car to tame!

 

[Dan Rock]

@akephoe @Jan Larsen @Herlev @xoSx.Racing @Maciej Strzeboński @wayphaxx @Cosimo @David Steinacher @rockracer @Michael Rudolf @Colin Peach @Roy Magnes @Jasje @Stammeleer @Xalfy @Michel vL @Rich Green @groy1980 @Kryztov @Daniel Krebs @Hartmut2 @Steve Le Gallez @Stephen Gibb @Ingemar Petersson @ThreeLionz @SimApprentice21 @Monkey T. @Ronny van Rooij @The Almighty Snark @Thomas Hoelzl @Daniel R. @VictorIS @CaptainLykaios @Redvaliant
@anyoneelse that haven't raced the last few weeks

This isn't actually a tagging spree for the race, even though I wouldn't dislike sign-ups.

It's a general information, and easier to tag all in one place than spreading it over multiple threads.
While there's an announcement about rFactor 2 going to allow racing against DLC content you don't own (so like R3E, iRacing etc.) with the next Release Candidate build coming this Friday. It is very likely that RD keeps with the same policy as always: Not using Release Candidates. Release Candidates are betas, and may have severe bugs/issues. Issues that previously have made servers unplayable.
The stable build containing this feature is scheduled to release the 21st of February, RaceDepartment will of course update to stable builds ASAP.
If you race places that use Release Candidate builds, and the build difference is so big that you can't play on latest stable release with the RC-build, it is very quick to change between the two (just change the opt-in in settings on Steam).

Regardless, this is a massive step forward for rFactor 2, let's hope it will bring in more players as well

Due to party time next friday ,I can't make this one

 

[dbx71]

I am finally home! Wrote the tag post at the airport while waiting for the train home

All of you are of course in! Regardless of 20 or 90% certainty!

And @dbx71 with this car, you'll probably not be alone in causing... things. It's not the easiest car to tame!

uhhhh, now i'm really getting jittery. i better check out that car for a few practice laps to see what i've gotten myself into.... ;-]

 

[Paul_V]

Hi Ole, I'm pretty certain I can make this , so sign me up please. Not sure what I'm letting myself in for yet though.

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

uhhhh, now i'm really getting jittery. i better check out that car for a few practice laps to see what i've gotten myself into.... ;-]

It just takes a bit of time to get used to. Also, don't try to make massive line-changes when DRS is open, you will find yourself doing this:

Hi Ole, I'm pretty certain I can make this , so sign me up please. Not sure what I'm letting myself in for yet though.

Think LMP2 downforce in a GT3 car