Formula GT: The French Grand Prix

NOTICE: ASM is illegal in all sessions. TCS is optional.
NOTICE: There is no penalty for contact during Formula GT races, but try and stay clean.
NOTICE: Contact with the wall or getting more than 2 tires off course during a qualifying lap makes that lap illegal.

Qualifying Session

*Arcade Mode - Time Trial - Circuit De La Sarthe I
*Japan - Polyphony Digital - Formula GT - +1HP 900HP 550KG
*Send Split Times and Total Lap Time to Earth
*Time Due January 21st before midnight your local time
*NOTICE: Failure to include split times will result in the driver receiving no credit for pole position

The Race

*Arcade Mode - Single Race - Circuit De La Sarthe I
* 8 Laps
* Tire Wear: Mild
*Japan - Polyphonty Digital - Formula GT - +1HP 900HP 550KG
* AI Difficulty is up to you
*Send in the following:
*Total Time:
*Fast Lap:
*Time Due January 28th before midnight your local time
Free Practice
Practice times are determined by your last split time in a qualifying run
January 14 - January 20

The Internet
- 2'34.341

RACECAR
- 2'35.180

Amemyarz
- 2'39.683

SuperBerkut
- 2'41'803

Session Status:

Qualifying

January 21

RACECAR
- 2'58.688

The Internet
- 2'58.918

Amemyarz
- 3'04.107

SuperBerkut
- 3'07'803

Pole Winning Splits:
T1: 0'25.932
T2: 0'56.602
T3: 1'21.541
T4: 1'42.354
T5: 2'08.878
T6: 2'35.180
TT: 2'58.688

Session Status:

Race Warmup
Warmup times are determined by your best time at the last split DURING THE RACE
January 22-26

Amemyarz
- 3'03.071

RACECAR
- 3'03.201

SuperBerkut
- 3'05'129

Session Status:

French Grand Prix

January 28

RACECAR
- 25'13.034

Amemyarz
- 25'26.417

SuperBerkut
- 26'14'252


Session Status:


Driving Championship


1. 28 - RACECAR

2. 21 - Blake

3. 24 - amemyarz

4. 19 - GT4 Defistation

5. 16 - Eagle

6. 13 - Superberkut

7. 06 - Earth

8. 05 - jump_ace

9. 04 - Casio

10. 02 - Pepe13

11. 02 - danny12

12. 01 - The Internet

13. 00 - appie17







Team Championship

1. 37 - Ferrari

2. 34 - Silver Arrows

3. 24 - Amemya1racing

4. 18 - Renault F1

5. 13 - Mobius F1

6. 07 - Honda

7. 04 - Lotus F1

8. 00 - Mellow Yellow

9. 00 - UDO


Nation Championship

1. 81 -

2. 41 -

3. 15 -

4. 04 -

5. 02 -

6. 00 -

6. 00 -

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The Future of Formula GT: Q&A with The drivers
Written by: RACECAR
Le Mans, France - 01/20/08


Now that Formula GT has changed hands and seemingly is continuing where it left off, There are still raised eyebrows on both its current status and its direction. Earlier, some of the current drivers activily competing were asked to weigh in thier opinion on both the change of leadership and its future.


Q:Formula looks to have been shaken up with the sudden change of Chief Steward. Whats your take on this sudden accurance?

Blake: "Well I’m not sure what happened with Earth but obviously after what’s happened recently I think we all need to support any choice he makes regarding his online commitments."

Superberkut: "Well, really, I am very surprised, but I also think it is unfair to have the reigning World Champion, with the potential to repeat, get mired in this administrative work. RACECAR has never run this series before (to my knowledge), and already I can see that it is going to be hard work for him. At this point, all I can say is good luck."

GT4 Defistation: "I just hope the series doesnt end."

Amemyarz: "Well, since I am fairly new to the Formula GT, I am not really concerned about the change. I am a little concerned for the old Cheif Steward because he seems like a nice guy and I was looking forward to racing him"

Q: Do you agree or disagree with the choice of steward to continue running the series?

Blake: "I’m happy for RACECAR to run the series"

Superberkut: "All the same, I don't think there could have been anybody better to run this series. RACECAR certainly knows what he is doing, and, races aside, I have full confidence in him."

GT4 Defistation: "Totally agree. As long as there is someone in charge."

Amemyarz: "I completely agree with the choice. If Earth trusted him to take the position, then I will to."

Q: What do you expect from the new chief Stewart?

Blake: "Something to the level Earth was doing before would be great, but realistically I think there is some loss of interest now so maybe if we can just generate a little more buzz and get people racing again it would be good"

Superberkut: "I just expect to run a normal series, but the last thing I want to see is an incapacitated racer trying to defend his title in the face of less fatigued opposition. At this time, I don't expect much, his teammate having left in unfortunate and chaotic circumstances, but as he adjusts, I would anticipate a normal series."

GT4 Defistation: "I think that the little poduim picture won't be there anymore and thats it."

Amemyarz:"Well, not much really. I expect that he'll stay on task and will keep the series running like it was before."

Q:What do you expect to see for the future of Formula GT?

Blake: "Just some good ol’ simple racing."

Superberkut: "The future of Formula GT... could possibly have the first World Champion sidelined to run the races if nobody else is experienced enough to work as Chief Steward. Hopefully, another manager that can participate full-time will be hired next season, if only to take off the burden that our current administrator/rival carries. The races ought to be as they were, though."

GT4 Defistation: "I think that the little poduim picture won't be there anymore and thats it."

Amemyarz: "I really hope to see an expansion in the number of members. Also, members that will commit themselves to actually compete. Many racers have not even shown up yet. This is very disapointing."


And with that, time will only tell what will become of FGT. There is one thing for certain, that RACECAR looks to continue on the series no matter how troublesome it seems.
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New changes for Qualifying in the works
Written by: RACECAR
Le Mans, France – 01/20/2008

Qualifying may see a huge change that could be put in next season. RACECAR has proposed a new kind called Elimination Qualifying, a format that is commonly seen in F1 and DTM. "The way this qualifying works is that each session eliminates each group of drivers till the final positions are set" RACECAR said. "This works based on the number of competitors. For instance, Say you have 16 cars qualifying, this is broken down in groups of four in each of the four sessions. Four are eliminated in the first three sessions and the final session determines the final four positions." Whether the format will or will not be put in place will be determined by the drivers themselves. RACECAR said that he is not willing to make a change the competitors do not like and wants to make sure that he gets their input before doing so. "Its out of Fair-minded interest that Whether a change or new rule is implemented must be decided by the competitors, for they are the life of the series and forcing anything down on them is not the way to keep a series alive"
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First time with the FGT car since whenever I last raced the FGT series and it's a lot more understeery than I remember. Can't seem to get the braking points right for any of the corners, either. I'm not too optimistic about this race so far.


Of course, it could also be that I'm not using a broken DS2 anymore.

*whistles*

Having trouble with a writeup?

This race is the only one so far that I have confidence in. The car's distinctive lack of shudder despite the poor road surfaces eases the pain inflicted onto DS2 users.

It is definitely a good thing that I have already logged in about 4 hours with an FGT on this track.

Everyone, your times are due tomarrow. Just a little reminder. And New write-up on Post #1

Is anyone even here? I'm practicing tonight.

I hope so. There doesn't appear to be anyone saying anything.

I've been busy all week but I've got a pretty good time together which I'll send in a few minutes. Right now, I'm focusing on managing tyre wear.

I did a qualifying lap about a month ago for this, considering whether to send it in or drop out.

Wouldn't hurt to send it in unless you're not planning on doing the race.


But then who would beat me?

is that a challenge? hehe

sending all my times in now(since my internet is working today)

First time of the day: 3'11'068

Hey Guys, Results for Practice and Qualifying are up. Looks like me and The Internet have some unfinished business

Pedantry hat fully in place, I'm Swiss and not American.



With tyre wear where I want it, I'm running about 3'02 race laps, but having been out-qualified, I guess I'll want to be closer to 3'. Excellent lap there, RACECAR.

The Internet

Pedantry hat fully in place, I'm Swiss and not American.

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Oh, ok. Saw "Davis, CA, USA" and thought this might be right, but obviosuly not.

The Internet

With tyre wear where I want it, I'm running about 3'02 race laps, but having been out-qualified, I guess I'll want to be closer to 3'. Excellent lap there, RACECAR.

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You too. It wasn't easy getting lap at your speed.

Man this is not where I wanted to be, but I think that I'll do ok inthe race.

Don't forget guys, your times are due tomarrow.

hey RACECAR, is ur avatar from the rolex sports car DP(Daytona Prototype) class?

amemyarz

hey RACECAR, is ur avatar from the rolex sports car DP(Daytona Prototype) class?

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Yep it is. What about it?

Time submitted. I think I'm going to cry...

Not sending in a time for the race, as I just can't get eight clean laps together.

The Internet

Not sending in a time for the race, as I just can't get eight clean laps together.

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Well, at least you let me know. It appears Superberkut is the only one competing.

As for the rest, I am very dissapointed with the turnout at this race. Am I that horrible of a steward that you guys have to leave without telling me anything? This is what kills off great competitions like The Group C series. There were so many promising entries for this and now I see that only two, maybe three people actually give a damn. How am I supposed to keep this series going if people don't even try? At least let me know if you aren't gonna do a certain race. "sigh" Have I failed you guys that bad as a steward? Say something!

I'll post the results tonight and the next race tomarrow.


Edit: Results are up.

My team mate and I both have full times jobs at the moment. GT isn’t what we most want to do in our very little free time.

The competition has been great, but I can’t justify playing GT these days.

*spots results* I'm second? When did that happen?

This is the only time a Canadian has made the podium for FGT in the history of GT Planet, but under bizarre circumstances. *party*

As for the race, RACECAR, I don't think your own efforts are the problem. I know myself that this is a busy month for everyone; I barely submitted a time, the cause being mid-term exams.

And yet, I still don't have fastest race time... My race was incredibly sloppy.

I guess this is sort of a Busy month.

@ Blake: I did not relize that at all, but I would appreciate if you guys let me know before hand so that I'm not left in the dark.

And guys, I apoligize for not having the race up as I just had a power outage that lasted for four hours and just came back on not too long ago. So I guess that alone should tell me that the circumstances are beyond my control


Edit: The Japanese Grand Prix Is now up.

Points:

Driver's Championship:
1. RACECAR (29)
2. Blake (21)
3. GT4 defistation (19)
4. amemyarz (16)
5. Eagle* (16)
6. superberkut (15)
7. Earth* (6)
8. jump_ace* (5)
9. Casio* (4)
10. Pepe13* (2)
11. Danny12* (2)
12. appie17* (0)
13. The Internet (0) (for now...)
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Team Championship:
1. Ferrari (37)
2. Silver Arrows (35)
3. Renault F1 (18)
4. amemya1racing (16)
5. Mobius F1 (15)
6. Honda F1 (7)
7. Lotus F1 (4)
8. Team Mello Yello (0)
9. UDO (0)

National Championship:
1. U.S.A. (75)
2. Australia (41)
3. Canada (15)
4. Costa Rica (4)
5. Hungary (2)
6. Switzerland (0)
7. U.K. (0)

* = currently inactive (some may return)

Reformatting in process... now available in the Japanese Grand Prix thread.

where are my times??
I sent them with my qualifying time.
RACECAR, U have my times.

amemyarz

where are my times??
I sent them with my qualifying time.
RACECAR, U have my times.

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I only received Superberkut's. I remember getting your pratice and qualifying times, but I didn't received your race times.

no they were in the same messege.
check again.

amemyarz

no they were in the same messege.
check again.

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Got them. Corrected results and points are up.