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[Bram Hengeveld]

Things are moving at Codemasters

 

[Rob]

Chris Hempsall/TheHemps

Double points? Quite a few of us could steal the title in that case.

Even you misuser....

 

[Rob]

Matthew Booth/Boothy116

I like Bathurst the problem is it doesn't like me haven't finished a 5 lap race here yet

I feel the same way. In my top 5 tracks in the world, but it just grinds me up and spits me out. We may have to go with a "no passing" rule for the first 1/2 a lap or so. It's like Monaco in Godzilla form combined with the Indy 500. lol.

 

[Peter Hooper]

Ok here's race one :-

 

[Peter Hooper]

and here's race 2:-

 

[Karl Fuss]

I don't really know this circuit.... could be a big struggle for me on Saturday.

 

[Rob]

I don't really know this circuit.... could be a big struggle for me on Saturday.

It will be a struggle for all of us I think. It's one of the most difficult circuits in the world and I don't think any of us raced here. Peter and I has some practice laps and it was a disaster. Hardly made it through a lap or two.

 

[Matthew Booth]

I love Bathurst had it on Toca race driver a few years back and watch V8 racing a lot since it's aired in the UK Was a good race this year the leader had 3 laps to go and 2 & 1/2 laps of fuel left. Got overtaken by 4 cars and came 5th and the winner started at the back

 

[Railer Cantrell]

Just did some practice laps with Watts. Yeah 2:03.66. Think he's got the setup just right. I was running 2:04.99 so I know there is some more time to catch Watts up.

 

[Rob]

Just did some practice laps with Watts. Yeah 2:03.66. Think he's got the setup just right. I was running 2:04.99 so I know there is some more time to catch Watts up.

My focus will be on the people who can actually win the championship. It will be quite interesting to watch that bear out.

After talking with Peter, we may institute a 1/2 to 3/4 lap "no passing" start, so that things like last weekend do not happen. This is a long two races. And they are too important to have people's races ruined on the first lap.

 

[Peter Hooper]

Stewards decision.

All 3 stewards agree on a reprimand only.

After reviewing all information written and video. It was determined Michael Watts did slow a little while off track. His verbal outburst was uncalled for but requires nothing further. Watts has apologized to Robert for his outburst and after he was able to view the video.
No further actions from the stewards.

 

[Wessel Slagter]

im again a maybe, but dont think i can make it..
does the new leagues also races on saturday?
i can get a few in this league if it is on another day, but racing has to be clean offcourse

 

[Rob]

im again a maybe, but dont think i can make it..
does the new leagues also races on saturday?
i can get a few in this league if it is on another day, but racing has to be clean offcourse

Yea, Wes, we are sorta trapped into Saturdays. The big F1 monster is about to crank up on Sundays and the time zone differences usually kill weekdays. (3-4 North American drivers). We have sort of settled into this time slot for now. But feel free to be a guest racer (reserve) at any event.

 

[Rob]

North Americans: Note the Time change due to BST changing. N.A. racers start at 5pm instead of the usual 4pm.

 

[Rob]

COTA National Circuit
Pole Position for Race #1 - Railer​

Race 1:
1. Railer - 24
2. Michael - 18
3. Chris - 15
4. Karl - 12
5. Peter - 10
6. Robert - 8

Race 2:
1. Michael - 24
2. Chris - 18
3. Railer - 15
4. Karl - 12
5. Robert - 10
6. Peter - 8
_____________________________

To Date:
1. Peter Hooper - 323
2. Chris Hempsall - 322
3. Railer Cantrell - 322
4. Karl Fuss - 284
5. Robert Waddell - 267
6. Matthew Booth - 226
7. Michael Watts - 190
8. Dmitriy Ivanov - 89
9. Wessel Slagter - 72
10. Balazs Floszmann - 39

 

[Peter Hooper]

@Robert Waddell much as it pains me to lose a couple of points with things being so tight I retired from race two while you were still running so our positions for that race should be reversed.

 

[Michael Watts]

Michael Watts/ Michaei Watts- Holden Commodore.

There are very few places to pass here and it almost takes 2-3 laps to get in a good rhythm. I'm all for the no pass thing. I certainly don't want to cost anyone a Championship since I'm not really in the points. Hopefully there will be no A.I. Racing the track is difficult on it's own accord.

 

[Michael Watts]

Just did some practice laps with Watts. Yeah 2:03.66. Think he's got the setup just right. I was running 2:04.99 so I know there is some more time to catch Watts up.

It was a personal best for me 2:03.9XX, but I swear this race is 10% setup and 90% seat time. I'm sure you'll be running 2:03's soon Railer, you are always fast "off the Truck" I on the other hand need lots and lots of practice, I think that was like our 15th lap last night.

 

[Karl Fuss]

2:03s?!?!?!?!
I was lucky to get a 2:08 last night.
I only have enough level to make 1/4 step setup changes.... it's probably not enough. Tried several setup options in those steps last night and nothing felt good. Will likely just run with a partially closed diff and the rest default.

 

[Michael Watts]

Karl, try:
0
+100
+50
+50
+50
-50
Is pretty close to what im running.

 

[Karl Fuss]

Karl, try:
0
+100
+50
+50
+50
-50
Is pretty close to what im running.

Thanx,
I'm sure anything will be better than last week where i practised in the wrong car all week before the race..... lol