AC Caterham 420 R Race @ Zandvoort - Weds 29th July 2020

[Medilloni]

The amazing Caterham 7... on steroids! The fantastic 420R mod by @Ben O'Bro and the ever-popular Zandvoort Circuit promise fast, close racing. Join us Weds 29th July for 2x 25min races

Welcome to the Assetto Corsa racing club! This is the place to be for relaxed, friendly racing and our events are open to everybody! - from rookies to the seasoned pros. You will always find people around your level to battle with, so jump on in! If you need any help then don't hesitate to ask on TeamSpeak... there's no such thing as a stupid question!

All premium members can sign up for this event. Sign up below and make sure to tag fellow community members who you think are up for a challenge! Not a premium member yet but interested in racing with our group of friendly drivers? Click here for more information and learn how you can participate.

Racing Club Rules: Click here
Server and Teamspeak Password: Click here
Teamspeak Installation Guide: Click here (the menu-bar link to connect to us on TS is no longer on RD but the info on this page will explain how to create a bookmark and enter your real name - don't hesitate to ask in this thread if you need help!)
Incident Reporting: Click here
Highly Recommended App: Helicorsa 0.7b (download)
We highly recommend that you join us on TeamSpeak, and that you use an app called Crew Chief.

• Practice Server: Racedepartment.com EU Caterham 420R Practice #04
• Race Server: Racedepartment.com EU Caterham 420R Race #05

Cars: Caterham 420R Race / R300 0.7 Download and amazing skins here: Download skins (please see 'Footnote' below for some notes about the car and an alternative setup)

Track: Zandvoort
Driving Assists: Factory ABS, Factory TC, Tire blankets
Jump Start: Drive Through
Highly Recommended App: Helicorsa 0.7b (download)
Track Temps: 27c
Track Condition: Clear


Schedule (EU): Wed 29th July 2020
Official practice: 19:00 UTC / 20:00 BST (20 minutes)
Qualifying: 19:20 UTC / 20:20 BST (20 minutes)
Race 1: 19:40 UTC / 20:40 BST (25 minutes)
Break: 20:05 / 21:05 BST (3-4 minutes) Approx
Race 2: 20:08 UTC / 21:08 BST (25 minutes) - Reverse Grid Top Five



Entry List: (18 slots available)

1. Medilloni
2. Monkified
3. GeekyDeaks
4. HF2000
5. Interslice
6. Kek700
7. Locoblade
8. Neilski
9. stribbeck
10. Axel Moebius
11. steen skov Laursen
12. Kerem Gocen
13. Spilskinanka
14. dg222
15. pretend racer
16. Free slot
17. Free slot
18. Free slot

UTP #72 jp

PRACTICE SERVER IS UP!

Footnote:

With huge thanks to @Ben O'Bro for this amazing work - when you go to download.. you'll see a comment re lost info from Ben and the problems he came across, but I assure you the car is an absolute blast, and ready to go!.

Foibles such as tyre temps not showing (properly) don't detract from the mod and the std setup is 'safe' though I've attached a setup below that has less understeer (personal preference warning!). Playing with the diff really changes the car's behaviour.

Any other contributions are appreciated - general tips are more than welcome if you don't want to give your darkest secrets (a setup!)

 

[Medilloni]

A message to all Drivers

If you run off track, you have to check to see that its clear before you re enter the track. Do not just keep the gas pinned and pull back on track.

When entering the track from the pits, stay off the racing line until you are up to speed. Do not race on your out lap, let other drivers by. On re-entering the track stay off the racing line until you are up to race speed and do not block any fast approaching car.

Golden Rule

1. If you hit somebody off the track and carry on like nothing happened, you take the risk of being banned for 30 days.
2. Instead, you should always wait for the affected drivers, and that way you can be 100% sure you will not get a ban.

Track limits

1. No more than 2 wheels over the white/yellow line without a lift of the gas please.
   You will be penalized if you break our rules

Note: Please use your full real name in teamspeak & server. Not doing so WILL result in you being kicked from the server if an admin cannot identify you as a premium member.

 

[Monkified]

can i enter this one please john

 

[Medilloni]

can i enter this one please john

You can indeedy Kev, welcome

 

[GeekyDeaks]

Can I also enter please John? Apologies for my absence last race, I ended up re-installing AC as I couldn't get to the bottom of the flickering in a reasonable time

 

[Medilloni]

Can I also enter please John? Apologies for my absence last race, I ended up re-installing AC as I couldn't get to the bottom of the flickering in a reasonable time

No worries Scott, I know the feeling! Had to do a Steam verification-thingy last night, no idea why but it kept freezing - pc was locked and nothing worked.

On a brighter note, you're in!

 

[HF2000]

Home country race! In please, John!

 

[Medilloni]

Home country race! In please, John!

 

[Interslice]

In please john!

 

[Fat-Alfie]

Urine Han? How rude!

 

[Medilloni]

In please john!

Glad you can make it Brian, welcome

 

[Medilloni]

Urine Han? How rude!

Haha, oh the number of times I've wanted to do that David - usually after a couple of beers. But some might think I'm taking the p!ss

 

[Kek700]

I'll give it a go please John. @Medilloni

It sort of appeals to everyone this car, sound like a race car, easy to handle, difficult to get the best from it, great fun, allows a lot of latitude with its handling, not much to setup, great view from the driving seat, see all the apex's, perfectly quick enough for this tight circuit. could go on and on, unfortunately the waffle police are outside my flat, got to go.

 

[Medilloni]

I'll give it a go please John. @Medilloni

It sort of appeals to everyone this car, sound like a race car, easy to handle, difficult to get the best from it, great fun, allows a lot of latitude with its handling, not much to setup, great view from the driving seat, see all the apex's, perfectly quick enough for this tight circuit. could go on and on, unfortunately the waffle police are outside my flat, got to go.

Excellent review Ernie! Sounds like you're got it sorted more than I have, esp from seeing your time just now Curious, did you use the 6 or 5 gear option?

 

[Kek700]

Did not know there was 5 or 6 gears, just chose 137mph maximum one from gear ratio set. I think that is the 5 speed.

 

[Locoblade]

Argh two good races in 3 days following the Goodwood event. Can't miss out on Caterhams though so count me in please John.

 

[Neilski]

Me too please John

 

[Medilloni]

Argh two good races in 3 days following the Goodwood event. Can't miss out on Caterhams though so count me in please John.

You're in Chris, welcome... and just realised, your avatar might give a clue you like Caterhams

Me too please John

Glad you can make it Neil!

 

[Locoblade]

You're in Chris, welcome... and just realised, your avatar might give a clue you like Caterhams

Yep although mine was a fake Caterham, a "Locost" kit car I built myself with a bike engine and live rear axle, originally Fireblade (hence the username) but latterly with a Yamaha R1. Still, 420kgs and 160bhp wasn't too shabby on track, used to obliterate most Elises and show up anything this side of a genuine R400 Caterham.

 

[stribbeck]

Can I join please John