I decided to run some races at Dragon Trail yesterday, despite the reverse layout. I figured since so many people know DT Seaside so well, then the reverse layout there would be less chaotic than just about any other track.
Wrong. Ok, maybe a little bit right, but that doesn't mean I wasn't rammed into and pushed off track in almost every race by people who have a hard time racing in close proximity.
I even punted two different people accidentally because I was rammed from behind while trying to battle. I hope they watched the replay and saw what actually happened.
It just seems to me like people are desperate to win and will attempt the pass at all costs. And as far as giving positions back after punting someone? Nah bro, not gonna happen, those guys would rather just burn their 3-5s penalty before finish and keep those spots.
At one point I was in 3rd place behind a 86GT, he qualified ahead of me but I had a quicker pace than him on track (I didn't spend much time qualifying for my 1:48.0) and since I was in the Lexus RCF, I had way more top end than him. I had been in a few races with him already and things were clean so I figured we would work together to try and catch the leader instead of me passing him on the straights and risk battling him too much. So I draft bumped him 2 different times on the long straights. Finally he messed up exiting the chicane of death and I got a better exit than him going toward the uphill esses, so I made the pass instead of bumping him again because we were much closer to the leader. Of course, first downhill right into the esses and he slams the rear of my car sending me off track and into the wall. Didn't wait for me, not even a flash of lights. He left the lobby right after the race ended and I didn't see him again.
Basically this happened over and over again just about any time I got close enough to battle and overtake someone, with a few exceptions. I had one 2nd place finish, another couple 3rd places, and a few top 5's or lower, but even the top 5's were a result of getting punted and working my way back. Yeah I made some mistakes along the way that cost me positions too, but if it weren't for all the unnecessary contact I'm certain I would have had more podiums.
Oh and in case anyone is looking for a good alternative to the FF cars or the Huracan in this race, try the Lexus, it's a beast on the straights (faster than Mustang and Vette) and still has real good turn-in with the BB set to the rear. Still not quite as fast as the TT or Megane, but if you get in their slipstream it's enough to stay close and catch them in the turns, where they suck hard.
. Here it is at Murry's :
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Let's see how long I can stay there lol.
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