<- BTCC-8 -> PleaseD1e Doubles Up! PAR Teams, Renault Manufacturers, canyondrifter IndependentsFinished 

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CptMadBean
I think before we start S8 we should hold a banger race night the week before.

Using our s7 cars, just may take the nerves out of first race of s8.

Oh we need turns and dirt sort of track, well anyone up for a fun night?
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Dirty Nurb?
 
yea, everyone gets punctures, crash, i win!
Oh dirty nurb, great idea! thats how my GT career began lol
 
rolo912011
canyondrifter has been reserved in a Renault for now, but this may change. @Ian_83
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Thanks Rolo.

Hopefully I can convince him to come back, I'm working on it. ;)

Canyon likes a battle and I think the thought of taking me on might lure him back. We have history and I know how his warped and twisted mind works. :lol:
 
Advance warning to all drivers - no mid-season spec changes this time. If you want something done, get the point raised before the season starts and we'll do our best to get it sorted.

I get moaned at whether I change or I don't, but I think if I don't at least the moans should calm down by Round 1...

Personally I think it's better not to waste 5/6 weeks for people who's cars aren't up to it when you can do something about it, but whatever. This is the way it will be.

canyon's definitely back.
 
Welcome back mate. 👍

Canyondrifter is going to run as an independent this season under the Perfect Apex Racing banner.
 
rolo912011
Advance warning to all drivers - no mid-season spec changes this time. If you want something done, get the point raised before the season starts and we'll do our best to get it sorted.

I get moaned at whether I change or I don't, but I think if I don't at least the moans should calm down by Round 1...

Personally I think it's better not to waste 5/6 weeks for people who's cars aren't up to it when you can do something about it, but whatever. This is the way it will be.

canyon's definitely back.
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Possibly raise the citroen till its 52/48 I will test shortly but I think it may be an idea
 
canyondrifter
Yup like a bad smell that just keeps returning... Thanks rolo and to Ian for the not so gentle push... And I'd like to keep the PAR team going if that's ok to use as an independent ?
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Woot canyons back, my main opponent from all 3 serie :)
 
Yup, you can run as an independent and use the PAR name. Street and I are the PAR team and you're the PAR independent.

That gives us the opportunity to win both the Team championship and the Independent championship too. PAR domination. :D
 
Ian_83
Yup, you can run as an independent and use the PAR name. Street and I are the PAR team and you're the PAR independent.

That gives us the opportunity to win both the Team championship and the Independent championship too. PAR domination. :D
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Lmao no pressure then... Ill do my best
 
oi ian, your forgetting someone, DPR! mad and i in the points and we have our own independent driver, hurley. will be a good friendly rivalry :) good to see you back canyon mate!
 
Spot on True. Can't have DPR getting away with winning both titles, so PAR are going to take you on..... This'll be fun. ;)
 
Too add to the rumble, If anyone would like to sign onto 'Stream Tuning' for a season message me. I am looking for any number of drivers to score for Par team (will run main team name while me and Stig have joke name), but also a slot for a reserve driver to take as well :). A lot if hidden bonuses to Stream Tuning, so lay a message on me :)
 
DirtyNurbKing58
oi ian, your forgetting someone, DPR! mad and i in the points and we have our own independent driver, hurley. will be a good friendly rivalry :) good to see you back canyon mate!
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Thanks mate... Fresh start to a great season I hope.. It will be good to be battling it out with you all again
 
@rolo912011: Scania and me drive with the Fords, so it's sure I will drive Ford just to let you know for the free cars remaining. :)
 
Ignore my comment about upping Citroën weight mate, found out I was on wrong setup tab lol
 
As above....my lounge is open for Brands GP practice. Run season 8 cars too if you want.
 
Indy Road Course Times

Alfa 1:40.803
Renault 1:40.901
Citroen 1:41.001
Hyundai 1:41.156
Nissan 1:41.191
BMW 1:41.197
Peugeot 1:41.212
Jaguar 1:41.249
Ford 1:41.356 (can go better)
Mercedes 1:41.695 (just poor on the straight really, matches everywhere else)
 
Jack Sears Pre-Season Trophy:
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It's time to give an incentive to help me in pre-season testing. Group racing is extremely important to ensuring the cars are right and ready for the new season, but over time we've struggled to pull in the numbers.

So, I've decided to introduce a pre-season mini series. There will be a place on the Hall of Fame for the winner.

Here's how it will work.
  • Calendar:
Round 1/2/3 - 1st May - Tokyo, Indy Road Course, Apricot Hill
Round 4/5/6 - 8th May - Grand Valley, Willow Springs, Brands Hatch Indy
Round 7/8 - 15th May - Silverstone International, Nurburgring GP/D
Round 9/10 - 22nd May - Nurburgring Nordschleife, La Sarthe 2013 (both double points races)

Rounds 9 and 10 are just for a bit of fun really. But also useful in that both tracks are useful in finding out the decent handlers from the straight line cars. Both races will help build the Season 8 calendar (although neither will feature on it).

Tracks may be changed before BTCC-8 if they don't work.

  • Car Selection:
You must run all 10 cars. One for every race. You must tell me which cars you are going to use for each race in advance. Choose wisely! If there's too many of one car in a race I will ask some drivers to change. I will keep a record of who's run what.

Specs may be changed in between weeks depending on the way the testing goes. Cars may be removed from the BTCC-8 list but will be kept on in this pre-season series to ensure continuity.

  • Race Rules/Format:
Standard in-season rules apply. Pit windows, penalty system, points system (with exceptions), the lot. Grids will be decided at random, no qualifyings (with reverse grids for subsequent races). 10-minutes pre-race practice. It is just testing after all, but I do expect a decent level of driving standards/effort, otherwise the whole thing is of no help.

No drop scores, and no extra points for lead laps/fastest laps either, just pure racing position.

Only the first 16 drivers to enter the lounge will race - no pre-qualifying for this pre-season series.

  • Championships:
Just drivers. Let's not fuss over teams and whatever for this. That's for the main season.

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This means BTCC-8 will kick off 29th May, if all goes well.

:cheers:
 
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Looks like I'll need to buy the Alfa and Citroen for this little mini series and dust off the old Genesis I though I was going to see the back of.
 
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