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Supercar Challenge - Old Timer Event - 250 GTO - Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 19:00Hr GMT
Now it's official. Starting time will be 19:00hr GMT:
7:00 pm in the UK
8:00 pm Continental Europe
3:00 pm US EST (Daylight savings ends on Nov 1st)
On the heels of the 250 Testa Rossa event from October 17th, welcome to the 250 GTO version. You're looking at one of the most sought after Ferraris of all time: the 1962, 250 GTO (Grand Turismo Omologato). From it's debut at the 1962, 12 hours of Sebring, it went on to win the world manufacturer's championship 3 times, in 1962, 1963 & 1964. It was one of the last front engine cars to remain at the pinnacle of sports car racing before more modern mid engine designs became the norm. Compared to the Testa Rossa, this car is a bit quicker, has better stopping power and it's lower COG helps in the handling department. But make no mistake, this car is 47 years old and it shows. Tread lightly!
The rules and format will stay the same from the 250TR event as I thought (lag aside) it generally worked out well. I will keep this an open lobby format and allow others to join in at will. If any of them are being PURPOSELY disruptive, they will be booted from the lobby in between sessions. But for the record, I don't consider mistakes an act of vengeance.
Races will follow the current Formula 1 points system:
1st place: 10 points
2nd place: 8 points
3rd place: 6 points
4th place: 5 points
5th place: 4 points
6th place: 3 points
7th place: 2 points
8th place: 1 point
With an additional 1 point going to the fastest lap holder
The Lobby will be set up under my PSN ID: jjaisli about 5~10 minutes before the event starts with the following conditions:
TC: Off
ABS: Off
SC: Off
RL: Off
Transmission: Automatic (which will allow you to choose manual, semi or full auto)
Collisons: On with penalty
Penalties: Unlmited
Grid Order: Random
- I encourage the use of headsets, although to be realistic, we know headsets don't work very well when more than 4-5 people are using them at the same time. And if we really have a large lobby, I would like to ask everybody to turn off their headsets completely once the race gets started as it will save bandwidth. Once back in the lobby, feel free to use the mics again.
- If you have already unlocked and purchased the 250 GTO, you're free to create your own unique livery. But be sure to check THIS POST before doing so. if you don't have this car unlocked, the game allows you to select any one of about a dozen pre-created liveries. Selecting a different livery is helpful to distinguish different cars, especially for those of us who turn off the annoying ID flags.
- Between each event there will be a 2-3 minute break, longer if needed or requested.
- As we saw from the last event, this game does have a rather annoying bug, where another car may appear to push you off the road, and seem to be almost 'stuck' to your car. IF this should happen, please keep in mind the person that appears to be doing the pushing, is likely up the road, driving into the distance, and in all likelihood, it was not done on purpose. Eutechnyx is working on the problem (Details can be found here: http://forums.eutechnyx.com/index.php/topic,1366.0.html
- I will write down times, fastest, laps etc after each event. But please keep track of your own times, just in case. I'll post the results either later that night or the following morning.
The tracks, number of laps and weather conditions will follow later this week, so keep checking...
A) Practice Session : Mugello Sports Configuration - 3 Laps - Dry - Random Grid
Much like with the first event, the first 3-lap race is considered a 'warm-up' round to get used to the car, it's braking and handling abilties, and the sensation racing against a lobby full of other cars. Points won't count so don't sweat it. For those used to Ferrari Challenge, Mugello has been reprofiled and elevation changes at the circuit are much more noticeable. This version of the track seems to be much more realistic. But in this case we'll be racing the 'short' version of Mugello, outlined above in blue.
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1) Race No 1 : Hockenheim - 15 Laps - Dry - Random Grid
Fast straights and a tight infield. This track is a compromise in setup. Get your braking right and the hairpin at turn 4 represents your best overtaking opportunity.
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2) Race No. 2 : Silverstone (South Circuit) - 9 Laps - Wet - Random Grid
We're racing on the South Circuit. And get out your umbrella because rain is in the air. Managing your braking points carefully and correctly is critical here, especially in the slippery conditions.
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3) Race No. 3 : Virginia International Raceway - 9 Laps - Dry - Random Grid
The VIR North Course can best be desribed as series of corners interrupted by a kinked straight. The key to driving this track is being smooth and developing a good rhythm. There's an urge to push yourself and go faster but beware, the penalty for over-cooking it will likely mean dropping to the end of the pack or worse. Passing opportunities are few and far between so choose them carefully.
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4) Race No. 4 - Redwood Park - 15 Laps - Dry - Random Grid
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has been the site of the Canadian Grand Prix since the early 80s. It's flat, featureless and seems to be a straight followed by a chicane (x 5). But just like in real life, I find this circuit often provides great racing with several places to overtake. A 15 lapper at this track will give the field a chance to mix it up completely.
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Get ready...
.
Now it's official. Starting time will be 19:00hr GMT:
7:00 pm in the UK
8:00 pm Continental Europe
3:00 pm US EST (Daylight savings ends on Nov 1st)
On the heels of the 250 Testa Rossa event from October 17th, welcome to the 250 GTO version. You're looking at one of the most sought after Ferraris of all time: the 1962, 250 GTO (Grand Turismo Omologato). From it's debut at the 1962, 12 hours of Sebring, it went on to win the world manufacturer's championship 3 times, in 1962, 1963 & 1964. It was one of the last front engine cars to remain at the pinnacle of sports car racing before more modern mid engine designs became the norm. Compared to the Testa Rossa, this car is a bit quicker, has better stopping power and it's lower COG helps in the handling department. But make no mistake, this car is 47 years old and it shows. Tread lightly!
The rules and format will stay the same from the 250TR event as I thought (lag aside) it generally worked out well. I will keep this an open lobby format and allow others to join in at will. If any of them are being PURPOSELY disruptive, they will be booted from the lobby in between sessions. But for the record, I don't consider mistakes an act of vengeance.
Races will follow the current Formula 1 points system:
1st place: 10 points
2nd place: 8 points
3rd place: 6 points
4th place: 5 points
5th place: 4 points
6th place: 3 points
7th place: 2 points
8th place: 1 point
With an additional 1 point going to the fastest lap holder
The Lobby will be set up under my PSN ID: jjaisli about 5~10 minutes before the event starts with the following conditions:
TC: Off
ABS: Off
SC: Off
RL: Off
Transmission: Automatic (which will allow you to choose manual, semi or full auto)
Collisons: On with penalty
Penalties: Unlmited
Grid Order: Random
- I encourage the use of headsets, although to be realistic, we know headsets don't work very well when more than 4-5 people are using them at the same time. And if we really have a large lobby, I would like to ask everybody to turn off their headsets completely once the race gets started as it will save bandwidth. Once back in the lobby, feel free to use the mics again.
- If you have already unlocked and purchased the 250 GTO, you're free to create your own unique livery. But be sure to check THIS POST before doing so. if you don't have this car unlocked, the game allows you to select any one of about a dozen pre-created liveries. Selecting a different livery is helpful to distinguish different cars, especially for those of us who turn off the annoying ID flags.
- Between each event there will be a 2-3 minute break, longer if needed or requested.
- As we saw from the last event, this game does have a rather annoying bug, where another car may appear to push you off the road, and seem to be almost 'stuck' to your car. IF this should happen, please keep in mind the person that appears to be doing the pushing, is likely up the road, driving into the distance, and in all likelihood, it was not done on purpose. Eutechnyx is working on the problem (Details can be found here: http://forums.eutechnyx.com/index.php/topic,1366.0.html
- I will write down times, fastest, laps etc after each event. But please keep track of your own times, just in case. I'll post the results either later that night or the following morning.
The tracks, number of laps and weather conditions will follow later this week, so keep checking...
A) Practice Session : Mugello Sports Configuration - 3 Laps - Dry - Random Grid
Much like with the first event, the first 3-lap race is considered a 'warm-up' round to get used to the car, it's braking and handling abilties, and the sensation racing against a lobby full of other cars. Points won't count so don't sweat it. For those used to Ferrari Challenge, Mugello has been reprofiled and elevation changes at the circuit are much more noticeable. This version of the track seems to be much more realistic. But in this case we'll be racing the 'short' version of Mugello, outlined above in blue.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1) Race No 1 : Hockenheim - 15 Laps - Dry - Random Grid
Fast straights and a tight infield. This track is a compromise in setup. Get your braking right and the hairpin at turn 4 represents your best overtaking opportunity.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) Race No. 2 : Silverstone (South Circuit) - 9 Laps - Wet - Random Grid
We're racing on the South Circuit. And get out your umbrella because rain is in the air. Managing your braking points carefully and correctly is critical here, especially in the slippery conditions.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3) Race No. 3 : Virginia International Raceway - 9 Laps - Dry - Random Grid
The VIR North Course can best be desribed as series of corners interrupted by a kinked straight. The key to driving this track is being smooth and developing a good rhythm. There's an urge to push yourself and go faster but beware, the penalty for over-cooking it will likely mean dropping to the end of the pack or worse. Passing opportunities are few and far between so choose them carefully.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4) Race No. 4 - Redwood Park - 15 Laps - Dry - Random Grid
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has been the site of the Canadian Grand Prix since the early 80s. It's flat, featureless and seems to be a straight followed by a chicane (x 5). But just like in real life, I find this circuit often provides great racing with several places to overtake. A 15 lapper at this track will give the field a chance to mix it up completely.
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Get ready...
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