AC Rookies: Formula Abarth @ Vallelunga (Live Stream) - Friday March 24, 2017

[Bram Hengeveld]

This is the second phase of beginner events for new comers and now time for the real deal: the rearwheel powered Tatuus Formula Abarth.

Time to install Teamspeak and join the fun online while you enjoy the banter. Ask as many questions about this car, racing techniques, setups, Assetto Corsa or even simracing in general. The worst thing that can happen is that you'll become a better driver .

Wait? What is this?
For this event you need absolutely nothing special. A copy of Assetto Corsa, keyboard, console controller, or steering wheel it's all fine. Today we are going to focus on getting you on the online track (for the first time) and giving you a great experience and making you a better driver.

Make sure to be on time for the extended practice session and have teamspeak installed and be with us for the full length of the event. This is the longest session of almost an hour to get familiar with the car and the track. That's right, you don't need to practice offline first. You can come by fully unprepared

After practice we skip to qualification to decide the racing order and do a short fun race of only 30 minutes so everybody can return to their wives, girlfriends, mom in time.

Who can join?
All premium members can sign up for this event and a maximum of one server available for this event. Sign up below and make sure to tag fellow community members who you think are up for a challenge!

Not a premium member yet but interested to race with our group of friendly drivers? Click here for more information and learn how you can participate as well.

Server and Teamspeak Password: click here (Teamspeak is mandatory for this event )
Teamspeak Installation Guide: click here (Handy guide to setup teamspeak)
Racing Club Rules: click here

Server Name: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM EU ABARTH
Cars: Tatuus Formula Abarth (fixed setups)
Track: Vallelunga

Practice: 19:00 GMT (60 minutes)
Qualifying: 20:00 GMT (20 minutes)
Race: 20:20 GMT (30 minutes)

Entry List

1. Bram (Ask him anything on Teamspeak)
2. Paul Jeffrey
3. Joseph Wright
4. Kid_TaBo
5. Haris82
6. Alex Townsend
7. Footwork84
8. SenseR
9. m_mirk
10. Paul Glover
11. Gopher04
12. Shaun Clarke
13. Simon Hodge
14. Fabrizio
15. Schwud Nelsh
16. Alírio Rego
17. Tommi Saari
18. Arcon
19. ionONE1
20. PfzFantaribo
21. Daniel Trapp
22. Lucanus69
23. kamackeris
24. terrazi

Server 2

1. Jimlaad43 (Ask him anything on Teamspeak)
2. Arnoux
3. hape
4. Verkkahousu
5. Ross Garland
6. Lars Rystedt
7. JoãoBessaM
8. Luan Garcia
9. Lesley Buurlage
10. Flecky_und_Sky
    
11. Montecristo1968
12. calbisu
13. Quentis Gillispie
14. Solli93
15. kedy89
16. Free slot
    
17. Free slot
    
18. Free slot
    
19. Free slot
    
20. Free slot
    
21. Free slot
    
22. Free slot
    
23. Free slot
    
24. Free slot
    
25. Free slot

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Young, Old, Beginner or experienced simmers, you can now sign up for our rookie event with the Formula Abarth.

Note that you must use Teamspeak for this event.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Oh and I am in #AbartyParty

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Oh hell yeah! Put me down for a spot please Bram These cars are for me on a par with the Abarth in terms of fun fun fun

Cheers!

 

[Joseph Wright]

I am in! Will love to get involved

 

[Kid_TaBo]

Sign me up I would like to try this

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

I am in! Will love to get involved

Sign me up I would like to try this

Thank you gentlemen, names have both been added to the starting grid Looking forward to racing with you both, it's been far too long since I've had a go in race conditions with these (apart from getting hit off at the opening corner in public lobbies!!!).

 

[Haris82]

Sign me up, please!

 

[Shaun Clarke]

I was going to sign up, as the Picture shows Blackwood, but the track says Vallelunga

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Sign me up, please!

Thanks mate, you are added to the list buddy

was going to sign up, as the Picture shows Blackwood, but the track says Vallelunga

Aww come on man, it'll be nice to get on track with you at last Go on, you know you want to

 

[Shaun Clarke]

@Paul Jeffrey Not at this one mate, it's one of my pet hates....I think...I will give it a bash tonight, and see what I think. Not going to be a sitting duck for you lot

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Paul Jeffrey Not at this one mate, it's one of my pet hates....I think...I will give it a bash tonight, and see what I think. Not going to be a sitting duck for you lot

No worries mate if you don't fancy it You'll have to owe me one and get yourself signed up to the 500's on Wednesday next week..

 

[Shaun Clarke]

Oh them that come with this.......

 

[Alex Townsend]

It's Friday night and I still finish work late. My better half sometimes waits up for me but not sure about next week as she will be busy.

Could you put me in a reserve slot and if I can make it, great, but if you get as much commitment as the Abarthy Party then I'll be ok in server 2

 

[Shaun Clarke]

@Bram @Paul Jeffrey You say Vallelunga, but what config..there is three of them?

At least give us a chance to practice

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Could you put me in a reserve slot and if I can make it, great, but if you get as much commitment as the Abarthy Party then I'll be ok in server 2

Sweet, cheers Alex ! Added to the list with a little * next to your name as we wait to see how it progresses... Thanks man!

You say Vallelunga, but what config..there is three of them?

Mmmm no idea buddy.. @Bram ?

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

At least give us a chance to practice

You really don't need to. It's a training event. The less you practice the better

 

[Alex Townsend]

That was one of the cool things about the Abarthy Party. I'd never driven the car until that evening and to see the seconds fall away from when I started to when I finished was one of the highlights.
Similar to when we had the training session with Bram. Seconds just flew away with confidence and speed coming in waves.
If you're on the fence about joining these races or training sessions, just do it, they're one of the best ways to cut your teeth on this awesome sim racing hobby in a friendly coaching environment which will give you the bug to want to race more.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Thanks Alex. That's indeed the idea behind this. You really don't need to practice all week to show off how fast you are. Actually we always see those last minute sign out people that get scared because, for whatever reason, they weren't in the circumstance to practice all week.

A solid online practice session with others is more than enough to get into the groove and enjoy yourself. After a few weeks or months you can just hop into any server with any car or track and be up to speed in no time because your base level has improved.

Glad the driver academy and these events suit you, that is great to hear thanks

 

[Footwork84]

I am in!
Please, put me already in the 24th position!

PS. Does "Fixed setup" mean the default one?