DeLorean Race Oct 21, 2015 - Highlight Video Added

[JockeP22]

See you later guys

I will have the room up a little early and be public in the Open Lobbies.

No troll will be able to cheat anyway since the only car option available is the DeLorean and
BHP & Weight are locked to our numbers.


As a last minute addition I will award points based on the F1 system. Just to see who can get
the most points and be crowned the "Time-travel Champion".

 

[Team Ape]

I'll try and be there, but have had zero practice so will keep those at the back company lol

 

[SmileyWRX]

Same here no practice...more challenging lol

See you

 

[copes24]

Any room on the grid?

 

[JockeP22]

Sure copes, first come..

 

[copes24]

Great. Is the room open now?

 

[JockeP22]

In ~20 minutes.

I'll post the room number. 👍

 

[JockeP22]

1472-6681-3286-8589-5438

 

[JockeP22]

Well done, cgg. 👍👍

I'll have the rest of the results up soon.

 

[Team Ape]

Thanks for another great race challenge Jocke

I was thrilled with my one 2nd place, although I hope it wasn't gained by rough driving. I had a hard time controlling my excitement/adrenaline, so apologise for any bashes or line stealing.

 

[JockeP22]

Thanks for another great race challenge Jocke

I thought it was real fun, started to get the hang of the DeLorean after a while. I could definitely go for some longer DeLorean races
some other time. How about right now?

Spoiler: Results

It was unusual seeing the replays and the entire grid made up of only DeLorean's.

Thanks @cgg @FergusMik @SmileyWRX @copes24 @Team Ape @raw6500 @nonka

 

[FergusMik]

I thought it was real fun, started to get the hang of the DeLorean after a while. I could definitely go for some longer DeLorean races
some other time. How about right now?

It was unusual seeing the replays and the entire grid made up of only DeLorean's.

Thanks @cgg @FergusMik @SmileyWRX @copes24 @Team Ape @raw6500 @nonka

Thanks Jocke, great fun racing at 1.21 gigawatts!

 

[cgg]

My flux capacitor did the trick!

 

[JockeP22]

Post #1 updated.

 

[buybon355]

Saw this in Edinburgh

 

[JockeP22]

Saw this in Edinburgh

That's great bb. There are only ~6,000 of them left in the world.
One of the gtp members owns one. @synchromesh

Spoiler: The Libyan Chase

Post #1 is updated for the final time now and all necessary information should be there.
The big day is on Wednesday, October 21.

Qualifying will start at 20:00 GMT and there's no telling what might happen when we all
reach 88 miles per hour.

You are welcome to sign up. Hoping for lots of DeLorean's.

 

[Zolon32]

I did this race tomorrow five weeks ago, and in a couple of years I'll be back here to do it again. I love time travel!

That's my way of saying I'm in, by the way.

Cheers, Zo.

 

[synchromesh]

That's great bb. There are only ~6,000 of them left in the world.
One of the gtp members owns one. @synchromesh

Spoiler: The Libyan Chase

Post #1 is updated for the final time now and all necessary information should be there.
The big day is on Wednesday, October 21.

Qualifying will start at 20:00 GMT and there's no telling what might happen when we all
reach 88 miles per hour.

You are welcome to sign up. Hoping for lots of DeLorean's.

My Dad and I are fans of the movie and we're going for a real cruise October 26

 

[IfAndOr]

Strangely enough I've never raced in any of your BTTF events @JockeP22!!
Although I must have a go at them later in the past.

I shall attempt to make this one on the correct date though. But due to calibration problems I might have raced in it the week before. I'll let you know how I got on.

 

[cgg]

I'll do my absolute best to be there. I know I've not been around for ages, but as a big fan of BTTF, I can't miss it!

 

[polysmut]

I hope to race in this. 👍

 

[JockeP22]

Here's the preset lobby and the regulations are
available on the far right.

I found that a pitstop takes ~50 seconds from pit entry to pit exit
after some testing done in September.

Play your cards right though and you won't have to pit because 50% of the fuel
should last you ~23 minutes and the race is only 40 minutes long.
Those with greater pace will obviously burn more fuel.
It could be a close call.

It depends on driving style, and some might choose to pit anyway
since the tyres will have degraded to around 5 or 6 towards the end.

My best test lap on new tyres came down to a 1:56.113.

I chose the Special Stage: Route 5 location as it has very similar surroundings
to the Twin Pines Mall car park at night.



It's a shame Polyphony never made this car into a premium model in the game.
Just look at these incredible interior shots;

Spoiler: DeLorean photos

You can change the paint on your DeLorean's if you wish, it is not prohibited.
There's even a gold-painted one in real life;

 

[polysmut]

Comfort: Hard
Aids: Only driving line

I've just tried a few laps, partly because I don't know SSR5 Reverse.

No ABS with the square button could make me a bit of a hazard, particularly at turn 1. I'll try to keep out of everyone's way.

I've just noticed I was using Comfort Soft instead of Comfort Hard tyres. I'll try again soon with the correct compound.

 

[JockeP22]

No ABS with the square button

We're in the same boat, Mallet.. erm car.
I'm afraid Biff stole everyones ABS along with the sports almanac,
so we won't be able to use it. It'll be good with an extra challenge.


____________________________
*I will be on at 20:00 GMT today (Thursday)
hosting a practice race set for half distance.
The regulations won't be changed, it's merely
to get a feel for it and to prepare for next week.*
____________________________

Spoiler

 

[Zolon32]

No ABS with the square button could make me a bit of a hazard

Is there any chance you could use the stick Mallet? As you squeeze the brakes on the controller rumbles to signal imminent lock-up. It's brilliant, and in that respect, better than pedals.

Alternatively you could wind the brakes right back, so they're only locking up at lower speeds.

Or alternatively, given the nature of the race, if you lock up and crash, just rewind ten seconds and take a different approach!

Cheers, (always full of brilliant advice) Zo.

 

[polysmut]

Is there any chance you could use the stick Mallet?

There is actually a chance that I could use the DFGT.
I'll most likely stick with the square button though. As you say, if anything bad happens, there's always the time travel option.

Edit:
In the correct thread this time, here's the soundtrack for the day (the one in the bottom middle of the photo).

 

[MannYhAvitZ]

Great work Jocke, you always put together awesome events!... I too hope to be part of this cause I am also a fan of BTTF trilogy

Lexus created the Hoverboard:


Nike will bring the MAGS:


I guess is time to put some money on the Cubbies!!!

 

[JockeP22]

Strangely enough I've never raced in any of your BTTF events JP

I thought you had.. in the past.


Nice test last night. I'll most likely have another session before Wednesday.

 

[cokebloke]

@Zolon32 or @JockeP22 looks like I will be there for the BTTF event I've looked on the PS3 on line event thingy and it looks like the car is set to 130BHP. and I can't find the exact race regs, could you assist me please by telling me the regs and is the track normal or reverse?.......Cheers

 

[IfAndOr]

could you assist me please

Answers from your friendy online help assistant...

The De Lorean is set for - Untuned, max 130bhp, CH tyres.
The track is set to - Reverse.
The race duration is set to - 40 mins
Aids - Driving line only. (No ABS)
Tyre/fuel use - VFast (I think)

Flux capacitor boost - Weak.
Date set for- October 21st 2015
Time set for - 20:00gmt
Speed set for 88mph