AC Social Event: BMW 235i @ Spa - Tue 26Jun18

[RasmusP]

This time the little Beamer can show how much power it got and what's his max. G-Force! Up to the legendary Spa Francorchamps !
Fasten your seat-belts and be careful with the right foot - this car likes it sideways!

Wait? What is this?
For this event you need absolutely nothing special. A copy of Assetto Corsa, keyboard, console controller, or steering wheel it's all fine. Today we are going to focus on getting you on the online track (for the first time) and giving you a great experience and making you a better driver.

Make sure to be on time for the extended practice session and have teamspeak installed and be with us for the full length of the event. This is the longest session of almost an hour to get familiar with the car and the track. That's right, you don't need to practice offline first. You can come by fully unprepared

After practice we move to qualification to decide the racing order and do a short fun race of only 30 minutes so everybody can return to their wives, girlfriends, mom in time.

Who can join?
All premium members using their full Real Name in the forum, race servers and teamspeak can sign up for this event and we have unlimited slots available so make sure to bring a friend. Sign up below and make sure to tag fellow community members who you think are up for a challenge!

Not a premium member yet but interested to race with our group of friendly drivers?
Click here for more information and learn how you can participate as well.

Server and Teamspeak Password: click here (TEAMSPEAK IS MANDATORY)
Teamspeak Installation Guide: click here (Handy guide to setup teamspeak)
Tracks, Cars, Apps Installation Guide: click here (Handy guide to install non AC content)
Racing Club Rules: click here
Incident Reporting: click here

Server Name:

• RACEDEPARTMENT.COM EU BMW M235i #02

Car: BMW M235i Race car - Dream Pack #1 DLC
Track: Spa Franchorchamps (7004m) (24)

Fixed Setup: No! Maybe it generates more signups
Driving Assists: Factory Settings
Jump Start: = Drive-Through
Recommended App: Helicorsa (Download)

Schedule: Tue 26Jun18
Practice: 19:00 GMT (30 minutes)
Qualifying: 19:30 GMT (30 minutes)
Race: 20:05 GMT (30 minutes)
*Note: Daylight savings are active again so we're back to 19:00 GMT event time. Your local time stays the same!

Entry List

1. Neilski (ask me anything in TeamSpeak)
2. Richard Dastardly (probably not)
   
3. Medilloni
4. paddy redmond
5. Prince-Matt
6. PfzFantaribo
7. SRS Max
8. hape
9. LeSunTzu
10. Maplelicious
    
11. [COLOR=#b30000]Jimlaad43[/COLOR]
12. Lum
13. Farrow_21
14. Free slot
    
15. Free slot
    
16. Free slot
    
17. Free slot
    
18. Free slot
    
19. Free slot
20. Free slot
    
21. Free slot
    
22. Free slot
23. Free slot
24. Free slot

UTP #42 NC

Reserves please stay off the server when official practice starts. Staff will let you know on teamspeak when and if you can enter the server

Reserve list

1. Free slot

 

[RasmusP]

A message to all Drivers
If you run off track, you have to check and 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 and do not race on your out lap. Let other drivers by in qualifying.
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. Remember, you've made the mistake by going off so let them by cleanly.

Golden Rule

1. Be 100% sure it's not your fault and just carry on like nothing happened and take the risk of being banned for 30 days.
2. Play on the safe side and wait for the affected drivers, knowing 100% sure you will not get a ban.

Track limits

1. No more than 2 wheels over the white/yellow line without a complete lift of the gas please if it is safe to do so.
   You will be penalized if you break our rules

Note: Please use your full real name in teamspeak. Not doing so may result in you being kicked from the server if an admin cannot identify you as a premium member.

 

[Richard Dastardly]

Yers please! didn't like the last two tracks at all, well up for this one.

 

[RasmusP]

Yers please! didn't like the last two tracks at all, well up for this one.

Putting you on the list!
Yeah we have no choice in AC regarding the tracks... We use all it got and try to mix it but they are just too few!

 

[Richard Dastardly]

Putting you on the list!
Yeah we have no choice in AC regarding the tracks... We use all it got and try to mix it but they are just too few!

Heh. RBR I'd done to death before that race, Zandvoort I just hate literally half of - I miss the old one. I'm assuming this series won't be running mod tracks?

 

[RasmusP]

Heh. RBR I'd done to death before that race, Zandvoort I just hate literally half of - I miss the old one. I'm assuming this series won't be running mod tracks?

No mod tracks for the social events. We try to keep the entry barrier as low as possible. Though we keep the internal discussions alive whether this should be changed or not, and when.
For the moment it won't change. The other days use mod tracks quite frequently

 

[Medilloni]

Thanks!

 

[robt100]

VERY Tempted, just need to check im actually home! (and maybe this time I will use a setup from the v10 tyre model rather than the v7 from last time )

 

[Neilski]

Thanks!

You're in

 

[Richard Dastardly]

Hm, dunno that open setups will bring anyone else in - it's nice for people who can build setups but there was something to be said for everyone wrestling the same thing

 

[robt100]

But this car handles like a pig on standard setups, as long as we are all nice and share, we can all be on the same setup, but one that actually works
Its a shame really, as its a great entry car for people wanting to try more powerful RWD vehicles. Its got 'minimal' setup options in some ways. Is easy to drive, ABS, TC and reacts how you expect to car changes. Just needs a bit more promotion I reckon...

 

[Skomma]

I'm in please

 

[Neilski]

Hm, dunno that open setups will bring anyone else in - it's nice for people who can build setups but there was something to be said for everyone wrestling the same thing

Yeah, I know what you mean. It's worth a shot, but meanwhile we have something else lined up for next week...

But this car handles like a pig on standard setups

I am a bit rubbish at setups but the ones I've got from other people didn't feel much quicker at the tracks I've tried, at least with my driving style. I kinda concluded that the default wasn't too far off optimal.

I'm in please

Welcome aboard

 

[Neilski]

I forgot to check - are you able to join us @robt100?

 

[robt100]

@Neilski Sadly not. I just double checked the diary and ill be 100miles away for work

 

[Neilski]

Ah, shame!

 

[Eugene Abramoff]

All AC DLC's are on sale until 5th of July, grab them HERE if you are missing any!

 

[paddy redmond]

Put in me in please guys. I'll tone down the heavy breathing

Regards,

Paddy

 

[Neilski]

Put in me in please guys. I'll tone down the heavy breathing

Regards,

Paddy

You're in Paddy!

 

[Prince-Matt]

Add me please