ACC GT4 WET Sprint @ Oulton Park - Thursday 27th May 2021

[SwannyUK]

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Event Details
Event start time: 18:30 UTC | 19:30BST | 20.30 CEST
In game race start time: 17:00
Format: Practice 45 minutes | Qualification 15 minutes | Race 30 minutes
Weather forecast: Strong possibility of rain.

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See you on track!

 

[Sascha Reynders]

I might be sitting this one out, I'm going back to work Wednesday 26th after a 13 day holiday so I'll probably be knackered when I get home. The combination of fatigue and not knowing Oulton too well could spell disaster, and I don't want to ruin anybody's race...

 

[SwannyUK]

I might be sitting this one out, I'm going back to work Wednesday 26th after a 13 day holiday so I'll probably be knackered when I get home. The combination of fatigue and not knowing Oulton too well could spell disaster, and I don't want to ruin anybody's race...

No worries

 

[Michele Esposito]

Please keep doing GT4s races, it is so rare to find them that it's a pleasure to have the possibility to race in them with the Race Department Racing Club! I can't participate to the one at Donington, but already signed up to this one at Oulton Hope more people gets involved!

 

[Grumps82]

Im away for this race. I stupidly decided to book something with the missus for her birthday...

 

[SwannyUK]

The weather forecast for OultonPark isn't looking great, pack your wellies!

 

[manu68]

Sorry to ask, but how to simulate about the forecast weather condition in ACC, in order to practise ??
I mean, what are the parameters to enter in custom weather .
Because all is in % into the game parameter.
thanks

 

[SwannyUK]

The weather in ACC is very difficult to setup to match exactly what it will be like in the race because, as you say, it's all percentages and even then conditions can change.

The server is set to "rain". I believe in the options there is light rain, rain and storm?

I'd just set it to the rain option. If you have time I'd get a dry setup done first just in case the rain doesn't materialise.

 

[manu68]

Tanks a lot. Perfect answer.
Regarding setup, i make it easy. It will be agressive setup dry and wet setup.
I don't have time to make my own setup, but i will surely practise both of them.

 

[SwannyUK]

No problem at all

 

[SwannyUK]

I had half an hour earlier to play about and this track is awesome fun in the wet. For anyone that hasn't raced much in the wet I've found a few things:

• Don't crank up the TC and ABS to really high settings. This just gives you understeer everywhere. 4 and 5 were good for me.
• Apex kerbs are generally ok but avoid exit kerbs. If you do end up going wide come off the throttle a bit and straighten up as much as you can until you are back on the black stuff.
• Aim for 30PSI for your tyres when hot.
• Play around with different lines, it's surprising how much grip there is off line under braking.

If you are totally new to GT4 I'd recommend having a go in the Ginetta as this has a good front end and in the wet likes to kick out a touch of power on oversteer which can actually help get you around the corner.

 

[MiaWallace]

If you are totally new to GT4 I'd recommend having a go in the Ginetta as this has a good front end and in the wet likes to kick out a touch of power on oversteer which can actually help get you around the corner.

Thanks for that. I never drove a race on Oulton Park, never in a GT4 and never in rain. I will practice though till thursday and def not be in the way for anyone I hope

For me it feels a bit odd to sit "on the wrong side" in the Ginetta. But as you recommend it, I will try it.
I read what you put about the rain. Can you say anything about Air/Track temp?

 

[SwannyUK]

Thanks for that. I never drove a race on Oulton Park, never in a GT4 and never in rain. I will practice though till thursday and def not be in the way for anyone I hope

For me it feels a bit odd to sit "on the wrong side" in the Ginetta. But as you recommend it, I will try it.
I read what you put about the rain. Can you say anything about Air/Track temp?

Cool, hope you like it! I think by default the air temp is around 22 but can change depending on the weather a bit.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Not done a single lap in the wet with GT4 but count me in.

 

[Sascha Reynders]

I'll definitely have to skip this one unfortunately I only just came home from work and the Missus invited friends over for dinner, so I have to be on my best social behaviour...

Have a good race everybody !

 

[edo22]

Lots of fun and great battles, maybe not every week, but once in a while it's good an event like this

 

[Sascha Reynders]

And another win for @SwannyUK I see, congrats ! And Djeez, the one race I have to forfeit and @Ricoow actually shows up....

 

[Ricoow]

And another win for @SwannyUK I see, congrats ! And Djeez, the one race I have to forfeit and @Ricoow actually shows up....

It's almost as if I'm a celebrity now

 

[SwannyUK]

And another win for @SwannyUK I see, congrats ! And Djeez, the one race I have to forfeit and @Ricoow actually shows up....

Only because when I went off the track twice I luckily kept facing the same way. Ricoow wasn't so lucky and spun, be had the lead for most of the race.

Tricky conditions but enjoyed it and we had a laugh on discord too. I'll probably chat on discord for practice and between sessions but mute it during the race, turns out I can't talk and keep it on the track

 

[manu68]

It has been indeed a nice event.
Very happy with the enjoying battles at all stages.
I made some mistakes of course, but very happy with my qualification and race.
I have the feeling that i am improving my driving recently. Good feeling !!!