Alfa Z-Cup - Johnnypenso and Carracerptp Z-Cup Co-Champions!

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Now that reminds me. I watched a replay from Monza and Chuk was on pole for the reverse grid race. He led clean through the first chicane, missed his brake point for the 2nd chicane and cut it badly, but then pulled over and let the entire field pass to pay for the mistake. That's a bit extreme don't you think? What do you guys think would be the correct thing to do in the case as described?

If it were me I'd have lifted to let the 2nd car gain my bumper again eliminating any benefit from my mistake and then kept going. Or maybe let the 2nd car pass me at the extreme. If I did it several times in a race I would expect to get a penalty even if I did let the cars re-catch, but on the first lap on cold tires I would think just slowing to eliminate the advantage would be suffice.
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Chuk was very very generous with what he did. I admit to cutting corners much more often than I should. It's always an error, but I only truly back off in quali, when there was some blatant time gained or a position gained.

In the second Saturday race at Monza, I was in second place coming into Roggia, right on Hydro's bumper with Yuri not far off in third. I clipped the grass under braking and went over the grass on the left and bypassed the chicane that way. I dared not try to correct anything, I would have spun. Right after that, I pulled over and let Hydro through, but should have I let Yuri through as well (I didn't)? I made a huge mistake but was not punished in terms of positions and the time lost was minimal (which was made up in the draft later in the lap).
 
Sorry I brought it up... turned the thread into a confessional.
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The guys in the series are all as described though. No cheaters in this group and a pleasure to race with 👍 ... except for the reverse grids. :lol: :lol:
 
I'm hopping into the ORCA Champ Lounge for a bit of practice and a race or two if enough willing people show up. Be there in 5 or so...
 
I'll be there shortly.
 
Good practice today.
A suggestion myself and anyone else who cares to listen to my ramblings: If I'm cleanly being passed (say someone is clearly level with me before turn one's braking point, due to perhaps me clipping the wall in the last turn) I'm not gonna be even thinking about going side-by-side and surrender the clean line completely, unless it's a last lap, and even then I'll probably do that. Otherwise chances of either wrecking or slowing down so much that the next guy catches up - are huge.
 
Also curious about wall riding? Obviously there will be bumping into the wall here. But repeated offenses in known spots that gain speed shouldn't be tolerated. Something to put think about. I hadn't checked or anything. Just know from past experience here. It can happen. Especially with light damage.
 
OwensRacing
Also curious about wall riding? Obviously there will be bumping into the wall here. But repeated offenses in known spots that gain speed shouldn't be tolerated. Something to put think about. I hadn't checked or anything. Just know from past experience here. It can happen. Especially with light damage.
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I hit every section of wall...at least twice. I found no extra speed :sly:
 
Trackbound. LoL


Gran Turismo Maintenance! This could be it! 14-16 Racer rooms? Is such a thing even possible?
 
If it's not in the update - then Owens jinxed it.
 
TrackBound7
I hit every section of wall...at least twice. I found no extra speed :sly:
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I can definitely second this motion... :dunce:
 
I should get an infraction for driving backward during the practice race today... but I got spun around I swear.
 
Well, Owens is off the hook. Now we need to test this again. And update notes still say that using voice chat can degrade refresh rate.
 
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Well, Owens is off the hook. Now we need to test this again. And update notes still say that using voice chat can degrade refresh rate.
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Man I am glad. You had me so nervous. I was gonna return my two new PS3's and purchase a PC and switch to iRacing under a new name. ;)

Just kidding.

Parts for the Rig upgrades are coming in:

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So do we take a chance on 16 later today? Apparently online performance has been improved but PD still recommends mic's off with more than 12 in a room. Tough call fellas...
 
So you're gonna sandwich your poor old ps3 between two harrypotters? Seems cruel.

Anyway, I spent some time in 16-player shuffle rooms w/mics off. While I got no screen framerate issues, the rooms were in chaos, so no info on laptimes being affected.
 
OwensRacing
Man I am glad. You had me so nervous. I was gonna return my two new PS3's and purchase a PC and switch to iRacing under a new name. ;)

Just kidding.

Parts for the Rig upgrades are coming in:
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So are you and Brandon gonna have a double date with your triplets next Tuesday?
 
Johnnypenso
So do we take a chance on 16 later today? Apparently online performance has been improved but PD still recommends mic's off with more than 12 in a room. Tough call fellas...
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Update arrived this morning, weighing in at 79Mb (Why does this sound like I'm announcing the birth of a child?). Mother and
Took about 2 minutes in total to download and install, so at least we know there's no massive download and lengthy install which could have delayed drivers getting to the lounge tonight.

Tuesday's haven't had huge turnouts so I reckon we could safely stick to 12 as the limit for the lounge. If I remember, and time permits, I'll log in to the ORCA_SpecRace lounge id and set it to 16 participants. Then perhaps we can test this out before Friday's and Saturday's races. Sound like a plan?
 
^ While I have reservations about whether online has actually been improved, I think tonight will be a good time to test it. Race nights are the only nights we get 12 or more people so we'll just have to jump in with both feet and see what happens. I don't think we should do a full 16 as that has never worked properly, but we can allow 14 to race and see what happens. Chat is still disabled, their notes suggest that 14 people with chat off should work ok. I do have to say though, I'm quite impressed that they acknowledged and addressed the issue and in such a timely fashion, I really hope they improved it.

Anybody had a chance to check out aspects of the new update? I've seen mixed reports about not getting paid for online races but it seems it might be limited to Daytona Road. I hope there's nothing that has an impact on our series.


Random thought to throw out here and get your opinions. Monaco = Meh, the practice races last night weren't very brilliant. It is very hard to pass and with the shorter double-header races there won't be a lot of patience which could lead to some ugly racing. I know it's short notice, but if you guys want to dump Monaco and do the Spa Enduro this week I have no objections. This would eliminate the need to reschedule next weeks Valentine's day races since the season would be complete. Thoughts?
 
Why not make tonight's race an enduro?
Pit strategy then plays a part.
A lot of people are looking forward to the enduro at Spa but no-one will have done any laps.

Or keep the double header at Monaco but be a complete 🤬 and put damage to heavy! :scared:
 
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Enduro at Monaco sounds good!
 
RDAardvark
A lot of people are looking forward to the enduro at Spa but no-one will have done any laps.
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I know, but we've done lots of practice races there and it doesn't take too long to get comfortable at Spa. There were lots of complaints about Monaco recently and after the practice races last night (including my own) so I just thought I'd put it out there. I don't think I could stomach an enduro at Monaco though. :crazy:
 
I don't mind - Everyone would be in the same boat regarding no practice at Spa.
If we cut the season short, then do we just drop one race result?

See what everyone thinks, but time is short.

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Don't want to miss Monaco. :(
 
Change the schedule so Spa is this week and Monaco next. (I am missing this week but can race next and I prefer Monaco to Spa.:sly: )
 
^^ cc570, you are a masochist!
Monaco over Spa? <shakes head in disbelief>
 
RDAardvark
I don't mind - Everyone would be in the same boat regarding no practice at Spa.
If we cut the season short, then do we just drop one race result?
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Wait, do people actually practice before race day?? Maybe I'll have to try that. :dunce:


That's what I was thinking, yeah, just drop the race. But it's not a big deal, I just kinda got the impression most people didn't want to run at Monaco and after last night's practice I have to agree. We can go bang up some guardrails though, no problem. Forget I mentioned it. :dopey:
 
Its a matter of the car and track together. Alfa: Monaco>Spa
FGT: Spa>Monaco
 
OwensRacing
Enduro at Monaco sounds good!
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I really like this idea ^^^^

Not sure if the SPA race is fair, some of the guys here race in FMSC 4, we all have spent more than a couple hours on the track.

Edit: It may be fun to jump straight to SPA, it is a fun track.

EDIT: If you do change it, make sure to put it in the title bar (CAP lock = on).
 
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Time for a poll Brandon?

I've no problem with things being 'fair' with Spa - If I can learn a new line or a new approach then it's all good.
 
I'd like to keep Monaco... I like the track, especially with this car; makes for some tough racing, and with the race distance, it should still give the fast guys enough time to move up after the reverse grid. I think if everyone uses their heads like we did getting through the first chicane at Monza last week, we won't have any problems.
 
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