AMS2 MINI Challenge @ Spa Francorchamps - Friday 10 March 2023

[Bram Hengeveld]

MINI FRIDAY'S ARE BACK ON RACEDEPARTMENT

Previously hosted for years with iconic sims such a RACE The WTCC Game, RACE 07, GTR Evolution, Game Stock Car, Stock Car Extreme and Automobilista 1 it's now time for Automobilista 2 to take over one of the oldest types of racing club events done on RaceDepartment.

Open for both absolute beginners and more experience simracers the easy going MINI John Cooper Works is one of the coolest cars to race online with a full field of opponents.

Are you new to simracing and want to race with more experienced simracers who will show you the ropes and help you as much as they can during a casual fun online event, don't miss out and sign up today! Experienced drivers, seasoned veterans, are of course very much welcome too!

You will not get any faster or skilled by not racing online, you will only get faster with online practice and resistance with other virtual pilots surrounding you. Especially when these drivers are your friendly fellow community members who are happy to assist you with driving tips, techniques or even setups. Simply join us on Discord during the event and chat away. We don't bite, I promise

Do you want to become a better pilot, take your chance now and start your online sim racing career here on RD with the amazing MINI Cooper JCW and sign up in the comments below and I'll add you to the sign-list for the event.

Got any questions? You can leave them in the comments down below as well. Happy to help!

Server, Settings & Rules​

Server Name: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM
Server Password: Click here
Server Settings: Open
Track: Spa-Francorchamps
Cars: MINI Cooper JCW
Rules: Read or watch our racing club rules
Discord: Join us on the #Automobilista-2 voice chat during the event. Join our Discord here and check out the #read-this-first how to setup and syncronize your premium account.

Time Table​

Practice: 19:00 UTC / 20:00 CET (30 minutes)
Qualifying: 19:30 UTC / 20:30 CET (15 minutes)
Race: 19:45 UTC / 20:45 CET (45 minutes)

Entry List​

1. Bram Hengeveld
2. Lucas Degen
3. Davy Vandevenne
4. speedychris
5. Monkified
6. Des Bain
7. F2020
8. Pieter Theron
9. Ramon van Rijn
10. HorneyMINI
11. Dave Stephenson
12. Eric S
13. James Skinner
14. T1MKO
15. Ingemar Petersson
16. Stefan Hiller
17. CK1249
18. Bas Kriesels
19. Free slot
20. Free slot
21. Free slot
22. Free slot
23. Free slot

 

[CK1249]

I am in. First timer here. I have two small kids 1/3 yrs old, therefore there is always a chance that I might have to skip due to unforeseen circumstances. I am either on time or not at all. Looking forward to tonight.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

I am in. First timer here. I have two small kids 1/3 yrs old, therefore there is always a chance that I might have to skip due to unforeseen circumstances. I am either on time or not at all. Looking forward to tonight.

If you pick the blue mini it has a backseat for the kids, they can then tag along with dad.

Jokes aside, cool of you to join! Be welcome to join the fun.

 

[Eric S]

Only a to go for a full grid!

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Thanks for this. Did do some adjustments (can be found in timetrial). Mainly rear tires softer, max steering lock, aero on 3 as it doesnt seem to hurt the topspeed that much but corners are better. Also shifted the brake bias an ieniemiene bit .


What about the gearing I don't use 6th at all, would changing the ratio be of benefit of the overall speed?

 

[Stefan Hiller]

Only a to go for a full grid!

Thanks for this. Did do some adjustments (can be found in timetrial). Mainly rear tires softer, max steering lock, aero on 3 as it doesnt seem to hurt the topspeed that much but corners are better. Also shifted the brake bias an ieniemiene bit .


What about the gearing I don't use 6th at all, would changing the ratio be of benefit of the overall speed?

I think in the mini you can just switch gearings , like skipping first gear and 6th is then 5th

 

[Lucas Degen]

Please open Stream, there is a 1.39GB update for AMS2.

Update V1.4.6.1.

 

[Eric S]

Please open Stream, there is a 1.39GB update for AMS2.

Update V1.4.6.1.

A different one than yesterday?

 

[Lucas Degen]

A different one than yesterday?

Didn't check yesterday. This is V1.4.6.1

 

[HorneyMINI]

Another week, another circuit I didn't realise wasn't in the base game, lol.

 

[Pieter Theron]

Another week, another circuit I didn't realise wasn't in the base game, lol.

Is there a way to gift it?

Sorry about the quote...was in text

 

[HorneyMINI]

I think you can gift stuff via steam.

All downloaded and done a couple of laps. Seems to be a very recent scan, it’s ace.

 

[Pieter Theron]

I think you can gift stuff via steam.

All downloaded and done a couple of laps. Seems to be a very recent scan, it’s ace.

I will have a quick look in steam...

 

[Pieter Theron]

I will have a quick look in steam...

If you send me your steam via..PM I will gift it...

 

[Bas Kriesels]

Hi Bram, I would like to join this evening to, can you save me a spot on the grid please! What's de PW?

 

[Pieter Theron]

Hi Bram, I would like to join this evening to, can you save me a spot on the grid please! What's de PW?

In here: https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/racedepartment-racing-club-league-rules.10977/post-3632821

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Server is up!

 

[HorneyMINI]

Awesome race, thanks all

 

[Lucas Degen]

So for who cares my race on Spa on my Twitch Channel.

Couldn't make it on a full tank.

Race start at 00:17:46

 

[Eric S]

Great race. Track a bit to long maybe for this class. But fights were intense! Pitstop surprised me, but managed to plan in car on Kemmel...

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Fantastic racing again guys, thanks for all the fun and beers See you next week at ... Bathurst

 

[F2020]

Yeah great fun as always! Nice to chat and have an hours fun on a Friday evening

Thanks for arranging as always bram and see you all at Bathurst…

I just need to find my Time Machine!!!