Season 10 - Fun races before season start

[Steeve Fournier]

Good point Peter, its very painfull to run behind a smoking car!!

 

[Steeve Fournier]

Question: How do i become a licenced driver on RD???

I'd be glad if many of you add me in steam friends, look for: husaberg6505

Thanks

Steeve

 

[Reik Major]

Looks like we need a final call about the start time of the event.

I support the idea of 5 minutes normal qualy to get in 2 timed laps in a row and I'd also like a reversed grid for race 2.

Marko, should the tyres last for a 22 minutes stint? I don't have any experience about that...

 

[Marko Vuori]

Ok, so here's the final schedule:

Test race 1 - 9th of January - Istanbul
Schedule (All times are British Time):

20:00 Free Practise
21:00 3 Practise Starts + Pit Stop Test
21:10 Qualifying (5 minutes)
21:15 Warmup
21:21 Race (Duration: 2 x 22 minutes, reversed grid for Race 2)


In practice this is usual PrestoGP times + 1 hour.

See you on track!

 

[Marko Vuori]

Marko, should the tyres last for a 22 minutes stint? I don't have any experience about that...

I think we will be able to make 13-14 laps in 22 minutes. I have only tried 8 lap stints maximum, after which the tyres are still in very good shape. So, I'll say that tyres will well last 22 minutes.

 

[Reik Major]

Question: How do i become a licenced driver on RD???

You need to get (ask for) a free license in this thread. Please read the "READ THIS FIRST!" thread and then post your application as others do there. Once you're a licensed member, you can get the RD password from a thread there. The confirmation by RD might take one or two days I guess.

Should we use special password which is posted before the event here, so Stevee gets no problem to join?

 

[Nicolai Nicholson]

Marko, maybe we'll skip the warmup if that means that Peter just have enough time to join both races? And if everybody happens to be online 20:55 then we might move ahead for the same reason?

I'll use the password that you decide.

PS: I will be slightly more skilled than I was last night, these baybies are not that easy to control after several years with F1. I agree with Marko that the f3000 feels like a more realistic drive. Especially braking I find more challenging, as the car easily can lock the wheels and spin. However, being this challenging makes it enjoyable to practice f3000, even if I am alone on the track

 

[Anthony Ishak]

Hi Everyone.
it took ages to my new internet provider to get a broadband connected to my new house , it feels great to have it done late today , this is my first visit to the forum , i did not know where to start but i beleive i found the right thread to start with.

i might show up tomorrow but I have not done any practice in any type of cars since our last race , is it ok if i join u for the race ?
cheers .

 

[Daniel Hansson]

Do you want to order some weather for the fun races?
Usuall random or maybe a scheduled rain 40 minutes into the race?

 

[Marko Vuori]

Marko, maybe we'll skip the warmup if that means that Peter just have enough time to join both races? And if everybody happens to be online 20:55 then we might move ahead for the same reason?

I'll use the password that you decide.

I support flexibility what it comes to schedule, if it means more participants.

Let's use password: welcome
I will post this password again in this thread later today so that it's easy to find from the end of this thread before the race.

Anthony, surely you are welcome. Just adjust your driving style accordingly. And of course, there are plenty of time to practice in the free practice session before qualifying and races

What do you think about weather that Daniel asked about? I would like some surprise showers in some sessions, but I understand if not everybody want it now that we race a bit unfamiliar car.

 

[Reik Major]

Personally I would like some weather, too, but it could cause more trouble instead of fun, because some uf us jumped into that car very late.

So from my view it would be nice (or enough) to have one or two surprises in one or both races but not in the sessions before (to get warmed up in the dry).

But objectively I asume it would be better to keep it dry tonight and have weather in later events.

Just my opinion...

 

[Anthony Ishak]

Just finished some practice with the f3000, default setup was adjusted and my best lap with 15 liters fuel was 139-5, i am sure this will put me far back but at least i know i will be a bit safer in the race ..

thanks Daniel for offering some rain , that could be fun , however i agree with Reik to keep it dry for 2nite and have it wet when we get used to these cars

cu 2morrow

 

[Nicolai Nicholson]

I think I represent the less skilled once atm as I've just done a handful laps (last night) and currently my pb is 1:45,000. I can handle rain if we include it, no problem, but I agree with Reik's argumentation (rain in practice session and dry race would not be the best idea).

Welcome back again Anthony btw, I hope you had a great time for Christmas and New Years Eve and your batteries are charged for a new season

 

[Steeve Fournier]

Don't tell anybody, but i told my boss i have to go 30 minutes earlier today for a "false" reason i'll be here around 3h15 eastern (8h15 UK).

Steeve

 

[Valerio Vinassa]

Question: How do i become a licenced driver on RD???

I'd be glad if many of you add me in steam friends, look for: husaberg6505

Thanks

Steeve

Hello Steeve

read here http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/forums/applications.4/

and if you want run with us you must logged at Presto GP, here all answers about your questions http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/threads/new-league-members-prestogp-explained.16320/

hope see you on track

 

[Valerio Vinassa]

me too me too for this evening

 

[Nicolai Nicholson]

And thank you Daniel, for so kindly to offer us rain for the fun event

 

[Bob Laube]

and me too me too me too for this evening

 

[Marko Vuori]

Ok, so here's the overview of this event once again:

Password: welcome

Test race 1 - 9th of January - Istanbul

Schedule is here (All times are British Time). These times are approximates. We will be flexible today, so be sure to enter early:

20:00 Free Practise
21:00 3 Practise Starts + Pit Stop Test
21:10 Qualifying (5 minutes)
21:15 Warmup
21:21 Race (Duration: 2 x 22 minutes, reversed grid for Race 2)


Once again, password: welcome

 

[Peter Marshall]

Thank you for organizing the race Marko. Apologies for missing Race 2. I felt it best to get ready [shower, eat, breakfast, attire, etc] before my morning appointments.

I had a lot fun in the first race, maybe with the exception of being blinded by David's engine smoke approaching....erm somewhere ; I sounded my Fog Horn.....

I will say that I felt the car [F3000] was good to drive; very responsive and reactive.

Grats all. Thank you all.