Old Racing Club Threads (merged)

Will Marquez · Dec 7, 2010

Servername: Racedepartment.com MX-5
Password: Same as RD Club Events
Track: Brands Hatch GP
Class: MX-5 Cup / Roadster

Official Practice: 30 minutes (21:00 GMT / 4pm EST / 1pm PST)
Qualification - Lone qualifier (2 hotlaps)
Race - 18 laps (Standing Start)
Entries - 36
Fast tows - 1

Notes: Must be a RD Licensed member
http://www.racedepartment.com/misc.php?do=form&fid=1/

Read the password and golden rules.
http://www.racedepartment.com/rules-passwords/

Eric Estes · Jul 18, 2011

Initial practice times are in the same ballpark as the MX-5 we raced today, but a far-far different animal, this. Reminds me a bit of a cross between the Lotus and a kart, in that the accellerator can be your friend (i.e. don't lift, or at least don't lift much) and not very trailbrake friendly (get it done straight) but it seems to handle 4 wheel power-slides ok (particularly in T2) so long as you hold the wheel steady. I raced this car only once before at Charlotte about 6-8 months ago, so this one is 'new' to me.

Joe Hubbard · Jul 18, 2011

Eric, this car is like riding a "green broke" horse... It can be really enjoyable, however DO NOT turn your back or let your guard down with it... hahaha If you do you may end up on your back... lol...

Yoeri Gijsen · Jul 18, 2011

Coolest event in weeks! Where are all the sign-ups?

Yoeri Gijsen · Jul 18, 2011

I'm in the server. Gogo everyone!

Eric Estes · Jul 18, 2011

At work

Yoeri Gijsen · Jul 18, 2011

Well, still the only one there with the race starting. Too bad. I was really looking forward to this...

Petteri Kotovaara · Jul 19, 2011

cool video to boost motivation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRS-vA5mrOQ&feature=related

fly starts 07am on thursday to usa so i wont be here sry

Will Marquez · Jul 19, 2011

Server name: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM F1
Class: Willaims-Toyota FW31
Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Quali: 2 hotlaps, lone qualifier
Race: 44 laps
Fast Tows: Unlimited

Practice start time: 17:30 GMT / 1:30pm EST / 10:30am PST
Qualification start time: 18:30 GMT / 2:30pm EST / 11:30am PST
***Please be in the hosted server before this time***

Server password: click here
Racing rules: click here

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William Nowell · Jul 19, 2011

Looks like this going to be good event. One of my fav car on one of my fav tracks. Just started putting in laps today and was able to hit a 1:47.9, opt is down to a 1:47.2 so I still have a little more speed to find. I'm using my Charlotte setup right now but by looking at the tire temps I need to do a little tweaking. Hopefully I will be able to dail it in later tonight, if so I will post my setup for anyone who wants it. At 45 mins this is going to be a long race for this car, wonder if the gas will make it with out a pit stop. Come on people put your name on the list!!

Eric Estes · Jul 20, 2011

47??? I'm sitting at a 51 on a 'lucky' lap. If your setup is any good at First and Piper - I'm in it.

Larry Stovall · Jul 20, 2011

I snagged a 1:50.something last night, and managed to repeat it a couple of times. William still has two seconds on me. Maybe I can fix that tonight...just running baseline setup.

Eric Estes · Jul 20, 2011

BTW - Happy Birthday Larry!

Maybe I'm playing too much with the forum setups....

William Nowell · Jul 20, 2011

I'm going to go hop into a session if anyone is up for it I will share my setup.

Bob Luneski · Jul 20, 2011

I'm out of town on a business trip tomorrow. And will be next Wednesday as well Ack....... Have a great time guys!

Eric Estes · Jul 20, 2011

Practice with William and Larry tonight - down (barely) into the 49's. Thanks for the setup William. Think I have about another 1s in it.

William Nowell · Jul 20, 2011

Had a good session tonight with Eric and Larry, always fun to run with you guys. Was able to get my time down to a 1:47.3 and opt to a 1:46.9 with my modified charlotte setup. But Eric came along and fine tuned it for me and it feels good. Didn't get to put in many laps with it but I'm hoping to break into the 46's with it but most of all be able to run the 45 mins with it. I'll post my original but maybe you guys can sweet talk Eric into posting his version.

Eric Estes · Jul 20, 2011

Oops, already shut down the race box. Will post tomorrow after work.

Gas will be fine (.8 lb/lap, 25 or so laps, 7 gal fixed @ ~6.5 lb/gal)

Larry Stovall · Jul 20, 2011

Couldn't break into the 1:50's in the session with William and Eric tonight. Irritated me. Like this car, but it's like I have to remember how to drive it every session. Finally got a couple of 1:50's with William's setup about 10 p.m. Optimal dipped to 1:49:753.

This should be a fun race.