AMS2 Formula Vee @ VIR, Tuesday 4th October, 2022

Redvaliant · Sep 29, 2022

Join us Tuesday for a high plains drifting outing in the F Vees around the roller coaster hills and dips of VIR's Patriot circuit. If you have developed bad driving habits from too much reliance on modern elctronics and aero grip, then the wee Formula Vees will find you out! And how! There is a reason these small rough-around-the-edges trainers are the go to for learning the open wheel basics. It's all about car control and tyre management. Practice is highly recommended, as these cars, around the Patriot layout, will bite the unwary.

Whether you are a rookie racer or a seasoned veteran our casual club races are for everyone and every skill level. We combine fun events with discord chatter and a warm welcome to all our premium members.

Server Name: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM #3 FVee
Server Password: nicey
Server Settings: X1 fuel, X1 tyre wear, light cloud
Setups: Open
Assists: Auto Clutch, Auto Gears, Factory Defaults
Track: VIR Patriot.
Cars: Formula Vee

Rules: Read or watch our racing club rules

Discord: Join us on the #Automobilista-2 voice chat during the event. Join our Discord here and check out the #read-this-first how to setup and syncronize your premium account.

Time Table

Race 1.
Practice: 19:00 UTC (30 minutes)
Qualifying: 19:30 UTC (15 minutes)
Race: 19:45 UTC (25 minutes)

Race 2.
Practice: 20:10 UTC (5 minutes)
Qualifying: 20:15 UTC (5 minutes)
Race: 20:20 UTC (25 minutes)

Redvaliant
T1MKO
Munkyboo
Eric S
GeekyDeaks
PurgerUK
ErikBakker
Bas Kriesels
arthurrozendom
Axel Moebius
Free Spot
Free Spot
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Redvaliant · Sep 29, 2022

Practice server is up: RD#1

Please read the Rules post above before signing up, thanks.

T1MKO · Sep 29, 2022

Oh my god, these things are horrid. They remind of the cars we used to have at James Hunt Racing Centre in Milton Keynes, but least they had slicks so you had some grip.
Sign me up Daniel, what could possibly go wrong.

Redvaliant · Sep 29, 2022

Wow, where's the engine on these. And you know those wings are just for show.

T1MKO · Sep 29, 2022

Redvaliant said:
Wow, where's the engine on these. And you know those wings are just for show.

The engine was at the back, they were auto and had a top speed of about 50mph which was plenty fast enough as the track was designed around the car. The tyres were specially made by Dunlop and actually had awesome grip once they were warm. Great fun but quite dangerous in low grip conditions.

Munkyboo · Sep 30, 2022

Sign me up Daniel, hope to get a handle on this car

Redvaliant · Sep 30, 2022

Munkyboo said:
Sign me up Daniel, hope to get a handle on this car

Sure thing Adrian. Practice is the only cure for these, umm...tricky cars.

Eric S · Sep 30, 2022

Sign me up. Can we choose between both models? There is a Vee and a Vee Fin. The OP shows VEE, but the picture is a VEE Fin if I am not mistaken.

Redvaliant · Sep 30, 2022

Eric S said:
Sign me up. Can we choose between both models? There is a Vee and a Vee Fin. The OP shows VEE, but the picture is a VEE Fin if I am not mistaken.

Added. Yes, choose any one, there's no real difference.

Eric S · Oct 1, 2022

What a stupid annoying little car this is. No grip, snappy backend. If someone got it stable, please share some setup. Have been driving it for 50 minutes, but no decent result. Tried to tweak some setup, but no success. :-(

In addition this race will start on this later time, otherwise I probably only race the first one.

GeekyDeaks · Oct 2, 2022

Yes please!

Interesting little car. I took your advice and did about 15 laps. I found it very sensitive to weight transfer. It was actually quite educational for me as it really punishes you for being too quick in direction changes or braking, especially over the crests on this track and requires super smooth inputs

GeekyDeaks · Oct 2, 2022

Eric S said:
What a stupid annoying little car this is. No grip, snappy backend. If someone got it stable, please share some setup. Have been driving it for 50 minutes, but no decent result. Tried to tweak some setup, but no success. :-(

I found you really needed to have it stable going into the corners just after the crests, like the tight left hander up the hill shortly after the start especially as you have a quick left leading into a shallow right just before it. I'd advise just getting off the throttle a bit earlier and see if you can find the sweet spot

Redvaliant · Oct 2, 2022

Hey Scott, added. You can't impose your will on these cars, you really need to spend time with them to understand their particular handling traits. The mad track layout doesn't help, mind. Oh well, no one said it'd be easy!

PurgerUK · Oct 3, 2022

Sign me up please, I actually enjoy these cars

Redvaliant · Oct 3, 2022

PurgerUK said:
Sign me up please, I actually enjoy these cars

Hi Steve. I think after a few laps around VIR, you'll want to set fire to the car and never drive again...just saying.

ErikBakker · Oct 3, 2022

Also happy to give this combo a try, sign me up please!

Redvaliant · Oct 3, 2022

ErikBakker said:
Also happy to give this combo a try, sign me up please!

Hi Erik, added. Practice server is updated, I had the Opala stockcar listed as the car....probably as bonkers around here as the F Vee!

Bas Kriesels · Oct 3, 2022

Completely forgot to sign up! But there's plenty of room on the grid, on track I'm not to sure. Driven them for an half an hour and I think it's gonna be a hell of a fight to not make a mistake! Let's go.......