AC SGP Beta only Group C @ Spa - Mon 22 Jun 2020

Denis Betty · Jun 16, 2020

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Practice Server: Racedepartment.com EU Group C Practice #00

Cars:

Mazda 787B - Default Content
Mercedes C9 - [Dream Pack #1 DLC]
Porsche 962C LT - [Porsche Pack #2 DLC]
Porsche 962C ST - [Porsche Pack #2 DLC]

Track : Spa

Schedule: Monday 22nd June 2020
Practice: 19:00 UTC (30 minutes)
Qualifying: 19:30 UTC (30 minutes)
Race: 20:00 UTC (30 minutes)

Denis Betty · Jun 16, 2020

Can I remind everybody that this is an RD club racing event and as such, is subject to our Racing Club Rules. Anybody who is adjudged to have broken these rules - especially The Golden Rule - will be subject to a ban from racing at RD. This is not a public server and rule breakers will not be tollerated.

pattikins · Jun 16, 2020

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HF2000 · Jun 16, 2020

@Denis Betty Great combo and very nice to have the same track as the sunday event (again). But is there a BOP because I remember the last race the long tail was incredible fast on the circuit with less straight parts?.

pattikins · Jun 17, 2020

HF2000 said:
@Denis Betty Great combo and very nice to have the same track as the sunday event (again). But is there a BOP because I remember the last race the long tail was incredible fast on the circuit with less straight parts?.

I disagree. I think they are evenly matched around Spa.

Edit: Some setups can be found here

Denis Betty · Jun 17, 2020

BoP is one of the things we need for GT3 races. If you want it on S.GP (we don't have it yet) please ask on the S.GP forum.

Kjell Eilertsen · Jun 17, 2020

Ohhh, vroom vroom, this looks both fun and dangerous knowing these cars

Reserved a slot for the race, will have to put some practice in first though as I don't want to take out half the grid on T1 L1

Kjell Eilertsen · Jun 17, 2020

Ohh btw @Denis Betty Is the race format set in stone? I know there was feedback after this weeks race that people preferred shorter practice and qually, and two races rather than one?

Denis Betty · Jun 17, 2020

Kjell Eilertsen said:
Ohh btw @Denis Betty Is the race format set in stone? I know there was feedback after this weeks race that people preferred shorter practice and qually, and two races rather than one?

There are a couple of reasons for the 30/30/30 format. The first reason is, I don't have the facility for 2 races using the same quali, let alone reverse grid for R2. I would personally like to see this facility in S.GP, but again (it's not all about what I want) if you guys want that, let it be known on the forum.

The second reason is that 30/30/30 allows people who don't have time to practice, a reasonable chance to get up to speed before the race starts. It's Bram's preferred format and (because this is Bram's baby) I have gone with it.

The answer to your question is no, it's not cast in stone. I will re-appraise this in a few weeks. The feedback after the event hadn't escaped my notice, but you're quite correct - I hadn't responded until now. Good communications will help us to keep this thing on track (pun intended) so I appreciate your input. Thanks.

Please keep the feedback coming guys. I think that this is the right place for questions like Kjell's. If you have thoughts or comments on this or or similar topics which are specific to RD club racing on s.gp, feel free to post here or in the latest event thread.

pattikins · Jun 17, 2020

Denis Betty said:
BoP is one of the things we need for GT3 races. If you want it on S.GP (we don't have it yet) please ask on the S.GP forum.

I can join the races, but I'm not listed as a premium member on Discord, so I don't have permission to send messages in the text channels or join the club race discussions. Is there something I've not done to be listed as a premium member?

Kjell Eilertsen · Jun 17, 2020

Thanks Denis!
@pattikins Check the #read-this-first channel on Discord to see what you need to do to get the premium status. Put shortly, you need to link your account here on RD with your Discord account, it's done here on racedepartment.com

Denis Betty · Jun 17, 2020

pattikins said:
I can join the races, but I'm not listed as a premium member on Discord, so I don't have permission to send messages in the text channels or join the club race discussions. Is there something I've not done to be listed as a premium member?

As Kjell says, you link the accounts. I have put a line in the OP of this thread, but I realise that it's easily overlooked. Go to your account and Connected Accounts.

HF2000 · Jun 17, 2020

Denis Betty said:
There are a couple of reasons for the 30/30/30 format. The first reason is, I don't have the facility for 2 races using the same quali, let alone reverse grid for R2. I would personally like to see this facility in S.GP, but again (it's not all about what I want) if you guys want that, let it be known on the forum.

The second reason is that 30/30/30 allows people who don't have time to practice, a reasonable chance to get up to speed before the race starts. It's Bram's preferred format and (because this is Bram's baby) I have gone with it.

The answer to your question is no, it's not cast in stone. I will re-appraise this in a few weeks. The feedback after the event hadn't escaped my notice, but you're quite correct - I hadn't responded until now. Good communications will help us to keep this thing on track (pun intended) so I appreciate your input. Thanks.

Please keep the feedback coming guys. I think that this is the right place for questions like Kjell's. If you have thoughts or comments on this or or similar topics which are specific to RD club racing on s.gp, feel free to post here or in the latest event thread.

I like the 2x 25min format also (2x 30 even better) but if that isn't feasable, I would shorten qualification and lenghten the race. Like 30/20/40 (or 50) even if that makes a pitstop necessary. Brams wish for 30min practice is ok but I hope that we will still have the practice server available during the week.

Kjell Eilertsen · Jun 17, 2020

Agreed, 30 min qually is too long. Two laps + outlap should really be enough.

Denis Betty · Jun 17, 2020

Kjell Eilertsen said:
Agreed, 30 min qually is too long. Two laps + outlap should really be enough.

But the idea is to make it possible to be in the mix without the need for practice. Then again, perhaps that increases the chances of ignorant wreckers just rockin up and spoiling it for the rest of us.

I've posted next Monday, but the week after I MAY be tempted to go 20 for quali. We'll see.

Denis Betty · Jun 17, 2020

Speaking of wreckers, I found time to look at 2 individuals yesterday. Rest assured, Im not gonna put up with wreckers and rule breakers. If people break the rules, they will be penalised.

pattikins · Jun 17, 2020

Denis Betty said:
But the idea is to make it possible to be in the mix without the need for practice. Then again, perhaps that increases the chances of ignorant wreckers just rockin up and spoiling it for the rest of us.

I've posted next Monday, but the week after I MAY be tempted to go 20 for quali. We'll see.

I think it's a tough call for anyone to learn Spa in the Group C cars with the proposed format - 30 minutes might not be enough incentive for non-wreckers to practice before the event. Would a random grid be a better option & at least, with two races there is an increased chance of having a clean[ish] race?*

*I would expect the LT & C9 drivers to get to T1 first, regardless of grid order.

Kjell Eilertsen · Jun 17, 2020

Oh btw Denis, I just checked on Discord, since I know we spoke about this in the previous race, and indeed on Discord you can force Push To Talk on a voice channel!

Edit: Screenshot of the setting:

joeymac · Jun 18, 2020

I've signed up to drive the Mazda as I was lucky enough to see the original at the Mazda Museum/Factory in Hiroshima a couple of years back. One thing I noticed is that the rotary engine itself is tiny, especially compared to those it was up against.