RD GP Championship 2014

Chris · Dec 8, 2014

Noel Spence said:
just thinking chris is it possible to setup live timing for tonys practice server, so if someone jumps on you can see his times and speed ect, and even join in

Nope, unfortunately live timing isn't really possible in AC just yet.

Noel Spence · Dec 8, 2014

oh well

Noel Spence · Dec 8, 2014

here is another one one chris at any stage does qualy hit 100 per cent grip

Chris · Dec 8, 2014

Noel Spence said:
here is another one one chris at any stage does qualy hit 100 per cent grip

Nope.
The grip increases at a set rate for each session, and will carry over to the next session. So currently, I have it set to start the practice session at 89% (±1%) track grip. It will then take 100 laps for it to increase 1%. (Which sounds like a lot, but when you have 22 cars each doing 13-20 laps in practice, then it rubbers up at a realistic rate). So then by the end of the practice session, the track grip might have reached something like 92%, which is then carried over to the next session, so qualification will start at 92% and might progress only to 93%. Then the race will start at 93%.

I've got a suspicion that Kunos are gradually making the game more and more grippy in order to appeal to the masses. So I'm very pleased that we're able to make adjustments in order to make it more realistic. Because the fact of the matter is that a race track in real life with heavy usage will never get to a grip level equivalent to that of >95% in Assetto Corsa, anything over that is too grippy, and thus unrealistic.

Sorry for the essay, lol but to answer your question: No, qualifying will never reach 100% grip.

Noel Spence · Dec 8, 2014

thanks chris ,well explained

Matt · Dec 8, 2014

I don't think Kunos would do anything to appeal to the masses, not sure on their perspective on 100% being too grippy though...

Chris · Dec 9, 2014

Drivers are now ranked according to their adjusted total.
(See OP)

Sun Levi · Dec 28, 2014

It is most likely that I won't compete in this round, I'll post in the absence thread when I know for sure, I was really looking forward to this one!

Aidan Keranen · Dec 29, 2014

Wait, someone else has a chance?!?

Chris · Jan 4, 2015

Welcome back everyone!
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year, but now it's time to get back into it as we approach the business-end of the season with the final 4 rounds from some of the most legendary race tracks. Round 4 kicks off in just 6 days time, and I don't know about you, but I've been itching to get back in the car for some high quality, ultra-competitive racing!

So far the season has been dominated by one man and one man only, but as we all know in Motorsport, anything can happen, and at the completion of Lap 8 of this weekends race we will have reached the halfway mark of the season, meaning this championship is far from over.

Chris · Jan 4, 2015

Also guys, just a reminder: You must use the livery that you elected to use at the beginning of the season for all races.
Round 3 had several people were running skins that were different to the ones they chose at the beginning of the season.

It can make it confusing for post-race officiating if people are not using the same livery every week.
So again, please use the livery you chose at the beginning of the season for the rest of the season.

James Scanlan · Jan 8, 2015

James Scanlan
Round 4
Sorry guys i wont be able to make this race i have to pick up a car from Bathurst and unfortunately ill be driving with lots of coffee buzzing through my system while your all going wheel to wheel with each other.

Sun Levi · Jan 8, 2015

I will be participating in this event!

Can't wait!

Aidan Keranen · Jan 8, 2015

been rostered on, but allowed to leave early. should hopefully make it back to sign in on time

Tony · Jan 9, 2015

Hi Guys, Practice track will startup on Friday at 6.00pm AEST and run for 24 hours.

Name: RaceDepartmentPracticeVFAC
Password:sniper

92% Starting Grip
No Damage for practice

Cya there!!

Rhys Gardiner · Jan 9, 2015

Name: Rhys Gardiner
Round number(s): 6
Reason: Will be trekking across the country to attend the Bathurst 12 hour, and will be ~3000km away from my PC for the weekend of Feb 7.

Chris · Jan 9, 2015

IMPORTANT
Drivers using their nicknames on the RaceDepartment forums must use their full real name as their Assetto Corsa profile name when racing.

Entry List Confirmed:

@Sun Levi
@Justin (Justin Talent)
@Chris Stacey
@Rhys Gardiner
@Akis (Akis Kevrekidis)
@Frank (Frank van Oeveren)
@Noel Spence
@David Armstrong
@Sniper (Tony Binelli)
@Michael Stead
@Fred Locklear
@Jeremy Talbot
@Matthew Bailey
@Aidan Keranen
@Aaron Wilson
@Jack (Jack Trooper)
@Dexter (Catalin Sasu)
@Jamie Pyatt
@Joao Alves
@Galin Dimov
@Michael Young (Reserve driver)

Sign-outs beyond this point will incur a penalty.

Galin Dimov · Jan 9, 2015

edit: will try to race after all

Scrambles · Jan 10, 2015

Had a good race, wasn't expecting a podium! Managed to steer clear of all the incidents and found myself in 3rd place.

Was catching @Frank van Oeveron and was about to launch an attack when my ping decided to go up

Had to back off because it was way to dangerous, though I'm not sure I would have been able to find a way around you anyway m8. Nice consistent driving Frank.

Bad luck to all the guys who got caught up in incidents.

Thanks to Tony + Chris for the event

Frank · Jan 10, 2015

David Armstrong said:
Had a good race, wasn't expecting a podium! Managed to steer clear of all the incidents and found myself in 3rd place.

Was catching @Frank van Oeveron and was about to launch an attack when my ping decided to go up Had to back off because it was way to dangerous, though I'm not sure I would have been able to find a way around you anyway m8. Nice consistent driving Frank.

Bad luck to all the guys who got caught up the incidents.

Thanks to Tony + Chris for the event

You made me nervous :-D

I really didn't expect to finish 2nd, thanks to the people making mistakes @Akis!

Great driving @Sun Levi and thanks for the organization @Chris Stacey!