AC [US Server] Ferrari 458 Italia S3 @ Imola 16 July 2014

Leemstradamus · Jul 14, 2014

Tin Tops!

What do you get when you mix a Ferrari and a Ferrari owned track? You get an amazing race with the Ferrari 458 Italia S3 Imola.

To all non-licensed Racedepartment members who wish to race online.

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Important changes: Now multiplayer is released we have some more insights in how the servers work. Please make sure to follow the points below closely
Special Notes:

As long as written chat isn't available the use of Teamspeak is mandatory. If you can't join our Teamspeak channel and stay in it for this event please sign out in time.,
Book your slots in time from 19:00 PDT which leaves you with a 60 minute time frame to book your slots on the servers. If you can't book in time make sure to sign out before 20:00 PDT GMT so your spot can go to somebody else.
Passwords are sent via private message on the forums before the booking starts
When You Enter A Passworded RACEDEPARTMENT.COM SERVER YOUR PROFILE NAME IN ASSETTO CORSA HAS TO MATCH YOUR REAL NAME YOU USED TO GET YOUR LICENCE. And only your real name no letters or numbers added please. there are no exception to this rule. If you are having problems with this, contact a member of staff before the event has started.
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Remember if you sign up and don't show up without signing out your name goes in the black book..Entry into the black book is not good for you licence. Already we have 27 drivers listed in this book,

Cars: Ferrari 458 Italia S3
Track: Imola

(you have 60 minutes to book your slot on the server before practice begins)
Booking: 02:00 GMT | 22:00 EDT | 19:00 PDT
Practice: 03:00 GMT | 23:00 EDT | 20:00 PDT
Qualifying: 03:30 GMT | 23:30 EDT | 20:30 PDT
Race: 03:45 GMT | 23:45 EDT | 20:45 PDT (15 laps) x 2

Important:

First lap will be a controlled, single file pace lap.
The lead car controls the pace, and must stay between 80-150km/h (50-93 mph).
The lead car cannot accelerate to full race pace until his car is positioned between the final corner and the start/finish line. Once they're within in this designated zone, the lead car is free to accelerate to race pace at the point of his choosing.
There will be no overtaking during the pace lap, and no overtaking is allowed until your car has crossed the start/finish line.
If there are any queries regarding further clarification of this rule, please contact the event organizer.

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Let's fill up the grid! You can ask other drivers to practice or race with you by using the tag function of the forum. Just type an @ directly followed by the user name and this person will receive a notification.

Our racing clubs are foremost meant to gain online experience so please help other drivers out when they have questions about the event, the car, the track, the setup or a combination. This is not a league race, it's not about who wins, it's for some fun, so please join us on TeamSpeak and build a little community spirit! The more fun we make it, the more inclined people will be to join in and make the grids bigger.

Priority access
In case of a large amount of sign-ups premium members are given priority access to enter this event.

Entry List:
01. Saleem Hodge
02. Emilio Collavino
03. Austin Heard
04. Dean Ogurek
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Emilio · Jul 14, 2014

YesSaleem!

Emilio · Jul 16, 2014

mmmh @Saleem Hodge ... mass exodus?

Well... honestly I'm not even a 100% sure I'll be able to race tonight... so I guess it's to the next one?

Leemstradamus · Jul 16, 2014

Yeah it's looking like that. Just noticed no one really wanted to drive this. It was fun last time we ran it at Mugello. I'll be on tonight regardless.

Joao Alves · Jul 16, 2014

For me at least, 30 laps in this car, or any road car for that matter, is past the point of fun, and just tedious... I'm also not crazy about the car itself tbh.

Just my two cents.

Leemstradamus · Jul 16, 2014

The S3 is really a race car with no down-force.

Joao Alves · Jul 16, 2014

I know, just not to my taste, is all.

Emilio · Jul 16, 2014

Kind of agree with Joao (about the lenght).
Maybe 15-20 laps would be the best option... There's more possibility for duels too.
Or maybe with 15 laps there's space for a Race 1 - Race 2 event

Leemstradamus · Jul 16, 2014

You guys have to let me know these things

. Nothing is set in stone.

We could do two sprint races instead with a short practice and qualifying.

@Joao M Alves you have to remember that we are here to try different cars out. We can't always challenge for the win. Sometimes driving a car that isn't your first choice will allow others to be competitive as well

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Joao Alves · Jul 16, 2014

Saleem Hodge said:
You guys have to let me know these things. Nothing is set in stone.

We could do two sprint races instead with a short practice and qualifying.

@Joao M Alves you have to remember that we are here to try different cars out. We can't always challenge for the win. Sometimes driving a car that isn't your first choice will allow others to be competitive as well.

Saleem, I'm not moaning or asking you to change it, just giving my point of view. I know that others enjoy this and other cars, but I simply don't. Nothing more, nothing less.

Austin Heard · Jul 16, 2014

Sign me up.

Emilio · Jul 16, 2014

Saleem Hodge said:
You guys have to let me know these things. Nothing is set in stone.

We could do two sprint races instead with a short practice and qualifying.

Yep! That's why I said that!

Aaaaand I'm definitely pro-trying new car/tracks. After all we should try to get use to them before the final release is out and the official US league will start!

Leemstradamus · Jul 16, 2014

Joao M Alves said:
Saleem, I'm not moaning or asking you to change it, just giving my point of view. I know that others enjoy this and other cars, but I simply don't. Nothing more, nothing less.

I know your not but your a regular and not every race is going to be something that brings the biggest smile to your face. We would still like people to join in on races that are with cars that aren't their cup of tea. That will allow other people who enjoy it more the benefit of having a larger grid. I only get to schedule two races a week that I can join and it was both days GT3. I love the GT3 but I would love to enjoy more of the cars. But people don't sign up when it isn't the cars they like the most. So I and others never get the satisfaction of being competitive.

Emilio · Jul 16, 2014

If I may... I'd suggest a traditional and standard poll. so we can pinpoint what could be the next combo events... excluding the GT3 weekely night

Leemstradamus · Jul 16, 2014

We tried that before and not many people vote lol. We could do it again but I really fear that this sim is becoming pidgin holed. It has so many amazing vehicles and the only way to get a decent grid is with a handful of cars, if that.

Emilio · Jul 16, 2014

Saleem Hodge said:
We tried that before and not many people vote lol. We could do it again but I really great that this sim is becoming pidgin holed. It had so many amazing vehicles and the only way to get a decent grid is with a handful of cars, if that.

I probably wasn't a member yet when that happened so I might have missed the poll. Maybe a new one won't hurt...especially now we've taken out the argument...