AC Social Event: Mazda MX-5 Cup @ Imola - Wed 15Aug18

[Craig Dunkley]

Often described as a "rookies" car and indeed it is an excellent car to learn your trade in, but I can assure you, because it is such a great car, many experienced sim racers, will often enter events that use this car. The experienced will be fighting for a Podium, the less experienced will be having fun mid-pack and the rookies will be having fun at the rear, my point being? It makes no difference, so do not be shy, ask as many questions as you wish (see my third post) Just come along and have some fun!! you will for sure, learn how to be a better driver.

All premium members using their full Real Name in the forum, race servers and teamspeak can sign up for this event. We have limited slots so sign up below and make sure to tag fellow community members who you think are up for a challenge!

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Practice Server: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM EU Mazda MX-5 Cup PRACTICE #05
Race Server: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM EUMazda MX-5 Cup RACE #04

DLC: Is Required For This Event

Cars: Mazda MX-5 Cup - Japanese Pack DLC

Track: Imola (4909m) (24)

Recommended App: Helicorsa (Download)

Schedule (EU): Wed 15Aug18
Official practice: 19:00 GMT (30 minutes)
Qualifying: 19:30 GMT (20 minutes)
Race 1: 19:50 GMT (20 minutes)
Race 2: 20:10 GMT (20 minutes)

Entry List

1. Buster Ask Me Anything In TeamSpeak (TS)
2. [B]Chris Down[/B]
3. [B][COLOR=#b30000]Ted Duncan Jr[/COLOR][/B]
4. [B]Dukex[/B]
5. [B]pattikins[/B]
6. [B]Fin_[/B]
7. [B]Medilloni[/B]
8. [B]GerbrandZ[/B]
9. [B]Ken Bell[/B]
10. [B]Oliver Bak[/B]
11. Free slot
12. Free slot
13. Free slot
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# 03-CD

 

[Craig Dunkley]

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.

 

[Craig Dunkley]

As long as you are a "Premium" member PREMIUM I will be happy to assist you in anyway I can..worried about TeamSpeak? worried about Joining a race server? .. just message me, I will get back to you...I am here to help YOU in anyway I can

 

[Chris Down]

Ah, Imola. Let's do it

 

[Craig Dunkley]

Ah, Imola. Let's do it

Welcome Chris, happy that you will be there

 

[Tbear]

I love this car! I've always contended that the Mazda MX-5 is an MGB built correctly!

I think I can dodder around Imola for a couple laps anyoldways. Put me down for one in a nice British Racing Green ... with teeth.

BTW ... have all the Mazda Cup fans seen these hot new skins (HERE) yet?

 

[Craig Dunkley]

I love this car! I've always contended that the Mazda MX-5 is an MGB built correctly!

I think I can dodder around Imola for a couple laps anyoldways. Put me down for one in a nice British Racing Green ... with teeth.

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Ted very happy you are joining us ...I am happy to add the skins to the server, if we get a few more requests for them (because it means everybody has to download them) I hope you understand

 

[Tbear]

I am happy to add the skins to the server, if we get a few more requests for them (because it means everybody has to download them) I hope you understand

No problems! I was just promoting a good product and supportin' a modder. I do what I can to keep AC growing. Since I can't mod anything ... I may as well promote.

 

[Dukex]

Put me down please

 

[Craig Dunkley]

Put me down please

Welcome Luke

 

[pattikins]

Count me in please

 

[Craig Dunkley]

Count me in please

Welcome Patrick ..added

 

[Fin_]

Awesome little car would love to do this!

 

[Craig Dunkley]

Awesome little car would love to do this!

I also love her Fin ..great to have you aboard ..added

 

[Medilloni]

Sign me up please Craig

Hope the car's as good as y'all say, cost me 2 quid for my last bit of DLC tonight

 

[Craig Dunkley]

Sign me up please Craig

Hope the car's as good as y'all say, cost me 2 quid for my last bit of DLC tonight

Oh gosh, sorry John its a crap car ..No seriously, it is a great car, just keep the momentum going in this car ..Great to have on board John

 

[gauciolr]

home imola please in

 

[GerbrandZ]

Hi,

Sign me up please. Hope to have some fun at the rear.

Gerbrand

 

[RasmusP]

Sign me up please Craig

Hope the car's as good as y'all say, cost me 2 quid for my last bit of DLC tonight

One little advice: the quickest way around with this car is to trailbrake into the corners, be very gentle with the brakes though!
Let the rear come around and then half-throttle and bit of counter steering from the apex onto the straights.
You need to scrub the fronts at corner entry and drift at the exit.
That way you can go around most corners on a tighter and shorter line. Just dare to try it
That's why the default setup is so slippery and lacks camber.


Had to learn it the long way, thought I'd share it here

 

[Craig Dunkley]

Hi,

Sign me up please. Hope to have some fun at the rear.

Gerbrand

You are very welcome ..added