AC Group C @ Spa Francorchamps - Tuesday 16th March 2021

Interslice · Mar 9, 2021

Welcome to the RD Assetto Corsa Racing Club. @640er will be your host for this event.

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Grow yourself a beard and put on your racing gloves, Group C is back. No ABS, no TC, up to 700PS and only 900kg.

This week we're off to race the iconic Group C, at the all-time classic circuit Spa in Belgium! A challenging circuit, with a layout that rewards precision and bravery.

Come join us and make the event one to remember!

All premium members can sign up for this event and slots are limited so make sure to tag a friend! This event will take place on the newly developed platform Simracing.GP and it's extremely easy to join!

Event Details

Cars: Porsche 962C long and short tail versions, Mazda 787b, Sauber-Mercedes C9
19:00 UTC | Practice (80 minutes)
20:20 UTC | Qualification (20 minutes)
20:40 UTC | Race (30 minutes)

Further Event details on Simracing.gp

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Useful links

Recommended App: Helicorsa (download here)

Practice and race server password: click here

Click here for entry list

See you on track!

Interslice · Mar 9, 2021

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

If you hit somebody off the track and carry on like nothing happened, you take the risk of being banned for 30 days.
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

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 Discord. Not doing so may result in you being kicked from the server if an admin cannot identify you as a premium

640er · Mar 9, 2021

Y E S

A short reminder for all who are new to Group C racing. The 4 cars differ into two "sub-classes". You have the Mazda and Porsche ST (Short-Tail) representing the "downforce class" and the Porsche LT(Long-Tail) and Sauber C9 representing the "straight line speed" class. The differences in straight-line and cornering speed between those pairs are huge. Keep in mind, that those cars usually have different braking points and different racing lines.

Entry list so far:

Erik Axelsson · Mar 9, 2021

This is a must!

HF2000 · Mar 9, 2021

Ok, although I hate to see @Kek700 wiggle his long tail!

Kek700 · Mar 9, 2021

@HF2000

I used to be able to be sneaky, and get an advantage over everyone, unfortunately for me everyone has now cottoned on

640er · Mar 10, 2021

Kek700 said:
@HF2000

I used to be able to be sneaky, and get an advantage over everyone, unfortunately for me everyone has now cottoned on

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and then there is the C9....

Erik Axelsson · Mar 10, 2021

640er said:
and then there is the C9....

...for those who doesn't fear death. (Andreas apparently)

Reik Major · Mar 10, 2021

Erik Axelsson said:
...for those who doesn't fear death. (Andreas apparently)

I do! So as long I can only handle the C9 in a straight line, I have to leave this beauty in the garage for circuits which have corners. It's a shame though... Hats off Andreas!

Reik Major · Mar 10, 2021

BTW is it possible to sign up now possibly making a car change later? (Sign out then in again with the new car choice?)

640er · Mar 10, 2021

Reik Major said:
BTW is it possible to sign up now possibly making a car change later? (Sign out then in again with the new car choice?)

Yes should be no problem. After signing up it shows you a "change car" button. No need to sign-off/on again

HF2000 · Mar 10, 2021

Erik Axelsson said:
...for those who doesn't fear death. (Andreas apparently)

I only use it on LeMans without chicanes. All other tracks are a nogo for me with this murderess. But boy what is she fast!

HF2000 · Mar 10, 2021

640er said:
Yes should be no problem. After signing up it shows you a "change car" button. No need to sign-off/on again

Actually I think you do need to cancel the registration after you have chosen a car. And then register again with a new car. The Change car option is for selecting an other livery.
Anyway, that's the way I did it.

Kek700 · Mar 10, 2021

My favourite was the Ferrari and GT40, out classed at Le Mans ( no chicane)
The GT40 romped away on the long straight, managed to qualify behind the GT40’s
Made sure I had gearing left for the long straight, they then towed me up the long straight, I then overtook on the back straight and rest of the circuit,
I think also having the start / finish line there helped.
I even got Chris to throw the towel in.

Ahhh I will never have those funny moments again.

You Rotters have now got me covered now.

maxilogan · Mar 10, 2021

HF2000 said:
Actually I think you do need to cancel the registration after you have chosen a car. And then register again with a new car. The Change car option is for selecting an other livery.
Anyway, that's the way I did it.

Actually, I was about to say that in the Mini @rOAD Atlanta I did change, but indeed it was the livery (also because there was no other choice for the cars in that race

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640er · Mar 10, 2021

HF2000 said:
Actually I think you do need to cancel the registration after you have chosen a car. And then register again with a new car. The Change car option is for selecting an other livery.
Anyway, that's the way I did it.

Oh then the Button text is misleading and should be "Change livery"

Interslice · Mar 11, 2021

Anyone new to these cars you generally want to turn second gear a few clicks longer and 3rd a click longer to act as a tc. It will be very slippy out of bus stop if you don't!

You can short shift out of first if you even need to use it

Reik Major · Mar 11, 2021

Oh dear, what a great combo to race! I so much hope I can make it, so I signed up with the beloved 962 ST.

Unfortunately my wife has a pending appointment this Tuesday, so if it gets confirmed I'm unable to race and have to pull out.

Little OT: I always get a sad feeling when it comes to Spa or the 962 having to think of Stefan Bellof. What a great loss.

Kek700 · Mar 11, 2021

Tried Group C today, what a culture shock that was. Last time out I must have spent a lot of time perfecting driving it.
Had a go in the ST, it is like a very fast GT3 car.