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Bram Hengeveld · Apr 18, 2014

Things are moving at Codemasters

Peter Hooper · Jan 4, 2015

No biggie, I'm happy to run whatever track Robert. I'm sure we can revisit the other at some other time

Michael Watts · Jan 5, 2015

Sorry about the video quality this is the first race. I didn't like the audio of my one sided conversation so I added music, LoL. The second race was kind of boring to watch so I'll let Peter's tell that story.

Peter Hooper · Jan 7, 2015

Quick heads up for everyone... the Racenet Challenge this week again has the LIghtweight Cup featured as the openwheel challenge (SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT // SOUTH CIRCUIT REVERSED // Time Attack) so another chance to level up your X-bow or Atom

Michael Watts · Jan 7, 2015

Thanks Peter, more time to hone in on that set-up. I think I'm going to run as much downforce as I can for this track there are some fast corners at Yas Marina.

Betta Lines · Jan 7, 2015

GJ77 said:
Inside Sim Racing said it's on par with Gran Turismo and Forza for realism.

I can't agree with that. The handling is far more forgiving than GT and Forza. It is barely more realistic than the Dirt series but on asphalt and definitely feels like the same engine. The way the car rotates in an oversteer situation is very strange - like a hovercraft.

Peter Hooper · Jan 7, 2015

Michael Watts said:
Thanks Peter, more time to hone in on that set-up. I think I'm going to run as much downforce as I can for this track there are some fast corners at Yas Marina.

Yeah but also some very long straights!! I haven't tested there yet but will do so early next week if not before. These cars are incredibly fun to drive but oh so fragile

Any contact has to be avoided at all costs

Railer Cantrell · Jan 9, 2015

Ok, I'm by no means the fastest guy on here so quit pumping me up in comparison to Michael Schumacher and The Stig. I agree Watts, don't change your setup at all. You earned it and deserve it. Other courses will suit us maybe a bit better.
I will say with the Audi, I noted what appears to be turbo lag with the throttle, has anybody noticed this. Only reason I say it is it mimics my real twin turbo BMW, just that slight hesitation then watch out as the turbos spool up.
I'm looking forward to racing in the XBow that will be a fun race.

Rob · Jan 10, 2015

Railer Cantrell said:
Ok, I'm by no means the fastest guy on here so quit pumping me up in comparison to Michael Schumacher and The Stig. I agree Watts, don't change your setup at all. You earned it and deserve it. Other courses will suit us maybe a bit better.
I will say with the Audi, I noted what appears to be turbo lag with the throttle, has anybody noticed this. Only reason I say it is it mimics my real twin turbo BMW, just that slight hesitation then watch out as the turbos spool up.
I'm looking forward to racing in the XBow that will be a fun race.

You know the Stig. And you raced in England with people who know Michael Schumacher well. As far as I'm concerned, that makes you the fastest guy.

I didn't notice any lag and I had the same turbo on my 2009 MINI. Of course, with the MINI, the Germans had figured out a way to virtually eliminate lag by having, in essence, two turbos. A little one to pump up the lower rpms and a big one to jack you up when you got into the 3000s. Maybe this modern Audi does the same? Hell, I needed a third turbo at my pace. But agree that the xbow will be great.

Wessel Slagter · Jan 10, 2015

are there races tonight ?

Peter Hooper · Jan 10, 2015

Wessel Slagter said:
are there races tonight ?

No league race tonight Wes, next one is next Saturday at Yas Marinas in the Lightweight Cup Cars. Not sure whether any of the his are racing tonight though, in sure some will be.

Matthew Booth · Jan 10, 2015

Anyone know what the update is for or has it been that long since ive played it?

Set up wise from right to left

Sky box > TV "42in with PS4 below it > Laptop > Xbox

plus my gaming chair which vibrates and has speakers in it.

Matthew Booth · Jan 10, 2015

Peter Hooper said:
Quick heads up for everyone... the Racenet Challenge this week again has the LIghtweight Cup featured as the openwheel challenge (SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT // SOUTH CIRCUIT REVERSED // Time Attack) so another chance to level up your X-bow or Atom

Cheers for that if you get Platinum takes you up to Lv12 straight away

Gone for the Atom it's more about countersteering these cars then anything so shall be lots of sideways action

Peter Hooper · Jan 10, 2015

Matthew Booth said:
Cheers for that if you get Platinum takes you up to Lv12 straight away Gone for the Atom it's more about countersteering these cars then anything so shall be lots of sideways action

I went for the slower path and did my times gradually and got up to level 24 just by getting to gold on last weeks challenge on these cars

Matthew Booth · Jan 10, 2015

Peter Hooper said:
I went for the slower path and did my times gradually and got up to level 24 just by getting to gold on last weeks challenge on these cars

Im up to Level 14 so far. Fairly comfortable is the Atom, Might buy a KTM to compare tbh Should be easy to level up for the most part most open wheel lobbies go to this.

Peter Hooper · Jan 10, 2015

I haven't tried the Atom yet, the Xbow numbers were more impressive so I went for that.

Rob · Jan 11, 2015

Michael Watts said:
Sorry about the video quality this is the first race. I didn't like the audio of my one sided conversation so I added music, LoL. The second race was kind of boring to watch so I'll let Peter's tell that story.

I'm not sure I even watched the video. No offense. But that music selection was fantastic! Average drummer, but great timing, and a heavy, yet rocking along song.

Rob · Jan 11, 2015

Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi -- Yas Marina GP Circuit (Night)

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Sunday, January 18, 2015
9pm British, 4pm EST U.S.

Race #1 - Standing Start (8 laps)
Race #2 - Previous Finish Start, Standing (16 laps)

Since this is a Race of Champions, there will be no qualifying. The first Race will be a sprint race that takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. The second race will line up IN THE ORDER OF FINISH from the first race and take about 30 minutes to finish, so good performance in the sprint race is rewarded. Also there will be one point awarded for the fastest lap time in the second race. The sprint race will be a standing start. The second race will be from a standing start, green flag starts the race.

NOTE:
- This is a night race. Cosmetic differences only.
- The game will not allow pit stops
- Flashbacks will not be allowed.
- Damage will be “full”
- Collisions will be “on”
- Tuning is allowed but not upgrading.
- No Assists, except for any view allowed.

Lobby to open at 3:45pm U.S. Eastern and informal practice sessions may take place before, however, the race will start on time. Late drivers may join after qualifying or any race is complete. Your host will be: Robert Waddell / OctoberDusk06. Please sign up with your name and gamertag and be sure to friend request October if you are racing. Good luck!

Driver Signup :
1. Robert Waddell / OctoberDusk06
2. Peter Hooper / Hammerpgh
3. Michael Watts/ michaei watts -KTM
4. Matthew Booth/Boothy116/Atom
5. Railer Cantrell / HRH 5 Racing
6. Chris Hempsall/TheHemps
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Notice To: @Peter Hooper, @Railer Cantrell, @Matthew Booth, @Karl Fuss, @Wessel Slagter, @Chris Hempsall, @Balazs Floszmann @Michael Watts, @Dmitriy Ivanov

Points System
Points: 1-25; 2-18; 3-15; 4-12; 5-10; 6-8; 7-6; 8-4; 9-2; 10-1
(Each Race scores points)
(Fastest lap in 2nd Race earns one point)

Eligible Cars:
Open Wheel; Lightweight Cup; Ariel Atom 3.5, KTM X-Bow R