Pre-Season 7 GP warmup....

Bonobo · Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 61 Location: Shetland

Hi all,

Just and idea but I was thinking that on Saturday (24/10), instead of having the usual solo cup night at 8, how's about a 25 lap race, just to get the juices flowing for the impending GP season??

Anyone up for it?

Bonobo...

SkinBobUk · Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 62

I'd be game for a bit of practice!

msquires · Spam King Joined: 12 Apr 2008 Posts: 803

Sounds good...Merc Tenz will be there!

Might have to be on old tracks though as I believe the stock we have of new tracks to use in the season are about 4-5 short of what we require. If anyone wants to produce some then feel free Smile

MPS-Reh · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 138 Location: Berlin, Germany

just working on tracks and gonna be there Rolling Eyes

Middenrat · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:17 am Post subject:

Several of us had such an exercise on Race350 three weeks ago, five laps was enough at that time though that could be extended.
To keep it fun I would again suggest a one-lap outrun in formation climaxing in a rolling full-speed start for lap two.
During the 'race', I found it profitable to practice all of the tactics one needs during the real thing = consistency, overtaking, maintaining a lead, crash management, gamesmanship (come on, we all have a mocking beep occasionally), fast laps etc etc.
Race350 is an excellent track suited to this purpose imo. Lap time is approx 4:35 with most of the features we can expect in a GP circuit.
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Spanky_McCoy · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:44 am Post subject:

Not available I'm afraid anyway there is a ban on out of season testing Laughing

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debs69 · Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 95 Location: birmingham

i'll join in Smile

DaCheese · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:37 am Post subject:

I'm off out tonight before 9pm so can't run it I'm afraid, I'll try and get the new GMRs sorted out ready though if someone else could set it up?
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Middenrat · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:13 pm Post subject:

sorry to be away from forum: just dragged myself out of the sick bed. I'll be on to admin tonight if anyone shows up for GP School Wink

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Baino · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:21 pm Post subject:

Sorry have the future parents-in-law over tonight so won't be able to make it. Have Fun All
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Middenrat · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:58 pm Post subject:

ok, I'll miss the no-shows Sad

Drivers who can make it should come to the Points Server.
Password warmup
Only signed-up drivers please.
The lights go green at 8PM UK time, that's 9PM for the rest of Europe.
Best you turn up early to have a good look at the track Wink

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Sabre · Joined: 11 Oct 2009 Posts: 64 Location: Bolton, England

doesnt that make it 9pm for the rest of europe? o.O

Moldo · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:53 pm Post subject:

Yep

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Good Homer · Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 55 Location: North West Lancs

Myself and Deanio can make it though I would not be keen on much more than 5 laps on Race 350.

Also as this is a practice for the GP season I would assume that the respawns will be turned off.

YussuF · Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 242 Location: Hamburg

Great Thing , the Tyrrell's are ready to roll, I'll be there Very Happy

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DaCheese · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks Mid.

Damn airbrush nozzle's blocked up, got some trouble with the skins. Still working to get them ready, but not promising anything.
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Middenrat · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:07 pm Post subject:

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