GTP WRS-Online : Event 76 : Grip Sensei - February 20

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Presents...

WRS 10 Year Event #1 - Grip Sensei

An Online Race based on Week 104 : WRS 10 Year Event #1 - Grip Sensei


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:: Only Open to Qualified GTP_Registered Members ::

:: Members are not obligated to take part ::



February 20, 2013


European Time Slot

3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific / 20:00 GMT

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North American Time Slot

10:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 AM GMT

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The following links will allow you to check your local times:

EU Event

NA Event
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Toyota Castrol Tom's Supra '97 @ Tokyo R246

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Stewards Notes
WOW! 10 years of WRS, Congratulations! So sorry I missed the first 8 years. I am happy to say that this is my 69th TT in a row and counting. Thanks to all the WRS volunteers from the past, present and future for an awesome time on the track! Enjoy the Grip!


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In the event of a field of 13-16 drivers we will disable mics and race with one grid. With 17+ we will split the grid.


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Eligibility

This WRS-Online event hosted by 3D3 Racing is open to GTP_Registered members only. If you are not currently on the registry run the GTP_Registry qualifier and join now!

Registration Instructions

The following must be performed by every driver for every event:
  • Click the registration button above, fill-in and submit the online registration form (use your GTP_ tag ID)
  • Leave a quick note in this thread to let us know you've registered and any other comments.
The following must be performed only one time per driver (not per event):
  • Send a PSN friend request to GTP_3D3Racing, GTP_3D3_A and GTP_3D3_B from your GTP_tag account.
  • Submit the 3D3 Racing Online Driver Database Entry Form. Your information will need to be verified before you are added to the db and before your ID will appear in the registered driver table above. You can view the official driver database here.

There is a 32 car/driver limit for this event (per region) and slots are awarded on the grid using a first come first serve basis. Reference the registered drivers table above for availability. This is a stand alone race and points are not tallied for a series. Future WRS-Online races hosted by 3D3 racing may have different driver limits and will require re-registration using the same first come first serve basis and participation in future events is optional.

Registration Changes

If you want to change your time slot, add a time slot or update your color choices just click on the registration link and fill out the form again and submit with new values. Your last entry will override any previous entries.

Cancellations

If for some reason, after you register for the event, you are unable to attend please click the registration button above and complete the form again selecting "cancel" as your status. Please also post a note in this thread as the table above can take some time to update.

Delaying or Restarting Race Start

Once the race countdown timer has started, the race will only be restarted in these cases:
  • Multiple drivers report a black screen/hang, instead of the 3-2-1 countdown.
  • One or more drivers get disconnected before race-pace has begun ("GO" for grid-starts, end of formation lap for rolling starts).
  • Steward realizes there is a condition that would lead to an unfair or poor race experience.

Once the race countdown timer has started, the race will explicitly NOT be restarted for:
  • Latecomers, even if you've registered
  • Driver realizes he picked the wrong car parts (ie, tires) or driving options (ie, Auto tranny)

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Lounge Settings (@ GTP_3D3Racing)

  • Race Quality: Standard
  • Voice Chat Quality: Low (Disabled if grid is over 12 drivers)

Official Practice Times

  • NA: Tuesdays @ 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific / 1:00 AM GMT
  • EU: Tuesdays @ 20:00 GMT / 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific
  • Pre-Race: The lounge is open for pre-race practice appx 1 hour prior to the official start of each event

Course & Car Settings

  • Track: Tokyo R246
  • Car: Toyota Castrol Tom's Supra '97 (Recommended Garage)
  • Tires: Racing Soft (R3's)
  • In Event Tuning Settings: Tuning Prohibited - R/A functions allowed

Qualification Procedures

  • Type: Live Online Single Stint - No pits
  • Length: Single out-lap and 2 timed hot-laps
  • Groups: Group qualifying will be used if the grid size is large enough to warrant in order to avoid traffic during qualification.
  • Notes: Drivers not in the lounge by the time the first driver has entered the track after reset will not be allowed to qualify. They are welcome to join the race, but will start at the back of the grid. If we are running multiple qualification groups and the driver enters before the last group has entered track an exception will be made.

Event Settings

  • Game Mode: Normal Race
  • Laps: 35 (+1 Formation Lap)
  • Start Type: Staggered Formation Lap with Rolling Start (see below)
  • Grid Order: Fastest First based on Qualification
  • Boost: No
  • Slipstream strength: Weak
  • Penalty: Off
  • Automatic Race Start Cycle: Disabled
  • Race Finish Delay: Set to 175% Average lap (170 sec)
  • Grip Reduction: Real
  • Mechanical Damage: Light
  • Visible Damage: Off
  • Tire Wear / Fuel Consumption: Normal
  • Pits: Optional

Regulation Settings

  • Power: 473 HP
  • Weight: 1150 kg
  • Tire Restrictions: See above
  • Skid Recovery Force | Active Steering | ASM: Disabled
  • TCS | Driving Line | ABS: Optional

Formation Lap

  • A steward will exit track, view the live timing monitor and announce the order after qualification while all drivers remain on track.
  • All drivers should exit track after the order is announced and enter the pits. When all drivers are in the pits a steward will start the race.
  • After the system places you on the grid drivers should proceed into stagger formation in order.
  • Pole sitter will choose his/her preferred side of the track.
  • There should be no overlap between cars in the staggered formation.
  • Speed limit on formation lap is 75 mph / 120 km/h and pole sitter should maintain this speed (or less) to keep pack together, in particular in the final sector.
  • Weaving or other tire warming procedures are NOT allowed during the formation lap.
  • Pole sitter will exit the last corner and take care to give enough time to allow all cars behind to safely exit the final corner.
  • Start marker for Tokyo R246 is the start/finish line.
  • The pole sitter should start the race by accelerating to race pace at the identified start marker (track specific and may or may not be the start/finish line).
  • All other drivers should accelerate after the driver in front of you does so.
  • No passing is allowed before the start marker.
  • Be cautious and courteous in the first turn. Dive bombing will be penalized and will not be tolerated.

Standard Clean OLR Rules Apply:

  • Unless otherwise specified, all rules from the original WRS event apply.
  • You are expected to drive clean at all times as if you are racing in the WRS. All participants are required to follow the GTPlanet Online Racing Rules & Guidelines.
  • 3D3 Race Stewards (who are taking part in race, but will review the replay) reserve the right to kick out or invalidate the result of any driver from the Race Room for driving offensively. If you ignore any warnings from the stewards and are kicked out of the race room, you will not be allowed to participate in future 3D3 events.
  • Contact with walls should be avoided. Wall riding/bouncing to gain time will be penalized and/or can result in disqualification.
  • Rumble/ripple strips are part of the track
  • Runoff areas are not part of the track including green painted concrete.
  • Limit your contact with walls or objects, visible or invisible
  • No hybrids
  • No cheating of any kind
  • Nothing that goes against the spirit of the rules
  • Passing and Blocking: Aggressive blocking is not permitted, but the driver in front has the right to choose his/her line and braking point and drivers behind should respect that line. Be especially careful when you are on older tires than the competition as the speed difference may be significant. These events are "for fun" so just play nice and take a conservative rather than an aggressive approach when possible.

Good Luck, OLR Team:gtplanet:


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Those of you who have had bad luck with fuel lately rejoice... we're going with normal tire wear this week and 35 laps (plus formation) meaning only one pit stop required and easy fuel calculations. You can actually trust the system! :sly:

Actually, according to my calculations it just might be possible to go 35 laps plus 1 formation without adding any fuel (Did 18 laps and it used 50L) thus a no stop is "possible" but I don't think it's feasible given tire wear with the R3 tires. We all get some free fuel time with the tire change so dump in a splash of fuel (5-6 L) which won't cost you any extra time and you won't have any worries.

In fact, it might just be faster to do a 2 stop strategy if you are rough on your tires. The pit delta is at least 30 seconds at Tokyo so it might be tough sledding for those that decide on 2 stops.

Going to jump in the lounge for a bit of practice.
 
Unfortunately I can't make this one :( Just remembered I'm going to to London on Wednesday for a University open day on Thursday, have fun everyone!
 
Missed the OP for this event, of course ill be attending!
 
Allibubba99
I will be racing in the N/A event only this week. Darn work!

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Ahh thats a shame.

I will be in practice tonight, but I usually have some dinner 8:30 gmt on tuesdays, which is pretty lame timing huh! Still I should have 30 mins before, and then back at 9 if people are still in the lobby. I will really need some practice, didn't do the TT this week so havn't driven the car much.

Edit: Will only be able to get on from 9:00 GMT onwards, hopefully see anyone then :)
 
If you didn't do the TT I would suggest some private work with your ghost in arcade mode. You can't enable tire wear, but you can set grip reduction to real and work on your consistency and try some different lines and see how you do versus your ghost. A crash course TT if you will... that's what I did yesterday to try and get up to speed.

BanditKarter uploaded his ghost (here)... might be a good one to load up and chase around.. shame I can't because it's in PAL format, but I may try to chase transamguy's ghost (or gooners, but he conveniently never posts until after the online race :sly:).

Anyway, as usual the guys who worked on the time trial hard all week are going to be tough to beat... The top drivers got into the 1'34 range and I can't touch that offline. Best I could do offline in one session yesterday with real grip reduction was a 1'35.3XX and then online with tire wear/fuel consumption getting under 1'36 was very rare. Maybe I can gather a few hints today in practice.
 
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If you didn't do the TT I would suggest some private work with your ghost in arcade mode. You can't enable tire wear, but you can set grip reduction to real and work on your consistency and try some different lines and see how you do versus your ghost. A crash course TT if you will... that's what I did yesterday to try and get up to speed.

BanditKarter uploaded his ghost (here)... might be a good one to load up and chase around.. shame I can't because it's in PAL format, but I may try to chase transamguy's ghost (or gooners, but he conveniently never posts until after the online race :sly:).

Anyway, as usual the guys who worked on the time trial hard all week are going to be tough to beat... The top drivers got into the 1'34 range and I can't touch that offline. Best I could do offline in one session yesterday with real grip reduction was a 1'35.3XX and then online with tire wear/fuel consumption getting under 1'36 was very rare. Maybe I can gather a few hints today in practice.
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I also did a tutorial video which some of you might find interesting, although I'm not sure how long the tyres will last driving like this :lol: :lol: :lol:

 
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If you didn't do the TT I would suggest some private work with your ghost in arcade mode.
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Of course, I always put time into a car before going into any race or whatnot. Need to get a feel for its rhythm regardless of laptimes, really understand it. Then I start to work on my lap speed.
 
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I also did a tutorial video which some of you might find interesting, although I'm not sure how long the tyres will last driving like this :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Thanks 👍. I definitely want to see where I lost time, and hopefully can learn something new.
 
Have signed up reserve for NA, get leave from work tomorrow. If i can sort out the "noise" problem that my parents have when I race at night, perhaps trying that suggestion of putting a rug sorta thing underneath, then I can play.

Heres to hoping.
 
I'm still torn between a 1 and 2 stop strategy. It's actually fairly close by my calculations and with the way I like to grind my tires. Might have to decide on the fly depending how things are going.

Either way the key is to stay off the darn walls. By myself I can go lap after lap without anything but a minor tap once in a great while, but in traffic during practice yesterday the walls became magnets. Just hoping I drive better than I did yesterday.
 
If I can hang behind someone for most of the race, I might be able to do pretty well. That last practice race yesterday afternoon that I took part in, I stuck behind Maverick for the entire race until he outbraked himself. I guess he expected to pull away from me many laps before then.

Hopefully I can get the braking point for turn 1 down solidly today, and the top of the hill at the start of T3. Those were the two areas that I had issues with in the races with cars around me.
 
Nice win Kyle! It was a lot of fun :cheers:.

Great job too Ren for the podium, someone's getting faster :D.

Thanks to all for coming out! See some of you tonight!
 
mohitraina91
Nice win Kyle! It was a lot of fun :cheers:.

Great job too Ren for the podium, someone's getting faster :D.

Thanks to all for coming out! See some of you tonight!
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Heh, thanks. Maybe a little more consistent come race time, but the offline/online similarity thing now and having run the combo had me feeling reasonably prepared.
 
Congratz to Kyle for the win and Mohit and Ren for the podium finishes:

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Good win Ren, sorry Mohit:

Here are the results:

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And the combined results:

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I had a good chance to catch Ren and make it a photo finish. I had closed to about 9 seconds behind on around lap 30-31 when I spun and put it nose first in the wall and had to backup and start again. Put me about 17 seconds back and managed to claw back almost 10 of those... oh, it would have been fun that last lap. :sly: Of course, at the time the battle was for 2nd because Mohit was in the lead and hadn't DC'd yet.

Glad to put this one behind us. On to Trial Mountain.
 
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Nice win Ren!

Stuff happens. I'm going to set a static IP on my PS3 tomorrow and then set up a DMZ, hopefully thats the end of the story.
 
You guys never mentioned I posted the EU results picture instead of the NA results. Fixed.
 
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