Official SNAIL Media thread

[Falango]

Welcome to the SNAIL media thread! Feel free to post pictures and videos from all things SNAIL. Whether it's Sunday Night races, real life meetups, or other SNAIL sanctioned events, let's see em!

*I know we have started to use the SPOILER function in our main thread to post media, to reduce the load times on mobile devices, so to allow everyone to enjoy the thread, please do not post more than 3 pictures without using the spoiler feature. Want to post more than 3 pictures? Post your first 3 (probably make them the best of the bunch you are posting), and put the rest inside spoiler tags. Do not double or triple post to abuse the 3 post rule.

To use the spoiler feature, upload your images, and click 'Full Image' to add them to your post. Click and drag to select the pictures that will go inside the spoiler tags, and then click on the icon that is immediately to the left of the camera icon at the top of the posting box. If you hover over it, it is labelled as Insert. Select Spoiler, enter a title in the box, and you're done!

Claiming $hells:
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Here's a few of my favorites to start us off.

Spoiler: Click for more images

 

[chatva]

Some were saying they were told to shift at 6000 RPM, I can see that who ever said that wanted to beat you!
7000 is optimal for the greatest torque and on any long down hill you can push that as high as 8000.
@TEX36 was shifting at 6000 RPM and went off several times though he could gain at points on the track, it seemed to me not the best shift point.

At Laguna there are so many elevation changes and so many variable's that one set shift point just will not WORK!

 

[Rednose58]

Some D2 action last night

Spoiler: Tokyo

Spoiler: Ferrari

Spoiler: Subaru

 

[IceWarden]

Here are a few pics from last season's RACECAR series.

Hopefully you find these worthy...it's been awhile since I did photos!

Spoiler: More Photos

 

[Dragonwhisky]

Looking good gents. Keep 'em coming!

 

[IceWarden]

And here are some oldies you may or may not recognize:

Most are from SNAIL sunday but many are from the old DTC series as well.

Enjoy!

In no particular order

Spoiler: Golden Oldies

 

[STEAMER62]

@JoeW , only one word EPIC !!!

 

[llNovall]

A highlight reel of the first 2 races of Combo 1 and the first race of Combo 2. Enjoy.

Spoiler: Subaru @ Laguna Seca

Combo 1 Race 1
Dragonwhisky leads the field into turn 1 on the first lap.

kickenit4evr trying to close the distance on NOVA for 2nd place.

JLBowler giving chase to FlipJ with tcrash and Rallywagon not far behind.

First run through the corkscrew goes without incident.

Positions 1 through 8 continuing the Snail train. (Dragonwhisky, NOVA, kickenit4evr, FlipJ, JLBowler, TomMang, Tcrash, and Rallywagon.)

NOVA closing in on Dragonwhiskey leading up to the corkscrew with an attempt to pass.

Unsuccessful, Dragonwhisky comes back out in front, and takes back all ground gained by NOVA with kickenit4evr closing in. JLBowler quietly stalks the top 3.

And, patience pays off with JLBowler making it past kickenit4evr for 3rd place.

Combo1 Race 2
WIDEeyedDRIVER leads on lap 1 with Engmatic 1 trailing close behind.

The beginnings of a battle in the back of the field between kickenit4evr, JLBowler, NOVA, and Dragonwhisky (who is out of frame)

Top half of the field closing out lap 1...WIDEeyedDRIVER, Engmatic 1, lifesagamble, Rallywagon, and Evolvo.

lifesagamble (inside) and Rallywagon (outside), side by side, fighting for position leading up to the high speed left hander.

It did not end well for either with both pushing wide and into the Laguna Beaches.

Dragonwhisky executes a textbook breaking zone pass on NOVA going into turn 1.

NOVA attempts to take back the position going to the inside, but the door is quickly closed by Dragonwhiskey.

Evolvo, TomMang, kickenit4evr, JLBowler, and Dragonwhisky navigating through the corkscrew.

TomMang runs wide on the last turn allowing kickenit4evr to take advantage.

NOVA closing in on Dragonwhisky entering the high speed left hander with TomMang trailing closely behind.

4 way battle for 4th place with some very clean close quarters racing.

JLBowler trying to close the gap on tcrash for 2nd place.

Clearing the final turn, WIDEeyedDRIVER runs a little wide, but not enough for tcrash to take advantage. WIDEeyedDRIVER closed the race out in 1st.

NOVA approaching the finish line.

TomMang and Rallywagon with a photo finish to their battle.

Spoiler: Ferrari @ Montegi

Combo 2 Race 1
The Horses are out of the gate.

Very crowded entering turn 1.

Chaos erupts through the S curves.

A 3 way dogfight between WIDEeyedDRIVER, tcrash, and kickenit4evr begins here on lap 1 for 2nd place and will continue to the end.

Evolvo, Rallywagn, Edwin, NOVA, FlipJ, and lifesagamble round out the back half of the field with some nice battles as well.

Rallywagn and NOVA racing through the corner.

The battle up front continues.

TomMang with a healthy lead.

After a hard earned 6th place position, NOVA feels the heat of Dragonwhisky's approach and pushes too hard to open the gap. Running wide out of the high speed chicane, NOVA clips the dirt and is sent spinning.

With TomMang well ahead, securing 1st place, it was a photo finish for 2nd.

 

[Oshawa-Joe]

Some were saying they were told to shift at 6000 RPM, I can see that who ever said that wanted to beat you!
7000 is optimal for the greatest torque and on any long down hill you can push that as high as 8000.
@TEX36 was shifting at 6000 RPM and went off several times though he could gain at points on the track, it seemed to me not the best shift point.

At Laguna there are so many elevation changes and so many variable's that one set shift point just will not WORK!

Hey, are you still shifting at 7-8,000?

 

[TomMang_68]

Great shots @llNovall (especially of that yellow snow colored car lol). Congrats on winning the season, however i hope you stay in D4 with us. Even tho you dominate, you are just as clean as you are fast. Thanks for doing a great job with the hosting details and keeping things moving along at a nice pace on Sundays!

 

[chatva]

Hey, are you still shifting at 7-8,000?

no and thanks!

 

[WIDEeyedDRIVR]

Hey, are you still shifting at 7-8,000?

I won my race shifting @6000 by a few seconds. Have someone drag race you. You shift @ 7_8000 and have them shift @ 6000. Let us know what happens.

 

[Jaguara]

A few shots from C3R2 of D5 Aug 23rd, 2015

It was a heartbreaking race, McTrucker had built an impressive lead on the pack and set the fastest lap...but that ended in a rather spectacular fashion in the S curves that lead to the final hairpin. With this car, losing momentum is lethal, and losing before the long straight is doubly so. I think every driver in the division felt their heart in their stomach as we passed him...I know I gave a virtual salute as I went by.

It was not without other crashes, mostly in Turn 1 or in the mid-speed 180 before the aforementioned S curves (I know MajorBlixem and myself both fell victim to the rumble strip at the end of that curve, and Mr.Penguin hit the wall and spun on one lap in the middle of that curve).

I myself wasn't able to find my rhythm in this race.

Here is the sneakpeak, with McTrucker starting what became a commanding lead.

Tokyo R246_16

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Spoiler: Photo D5 C3R2

McTrucker Leads strong into Turn 1, with MajorBlixem in pursuit

Tokyo R246

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Tokyo R246_1

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Tokyo R246_2

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

A few shots of the pack, with Handlebar, Adramike/CallMeMike41, and SinglePaddy in the foreground

Tokyo R246_4

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Blinding Light? Nope, just Handlebar Mustach

Tokyo R246_6

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Tokyo R246_5

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Tokyo R246_8

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Tokyo R246_10

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Tokyo R246_14

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Here you can see how McTrucker was pulling away from the crowd..

Tokyo R246_16

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

More crowd shots featuring:
MajorBlixem & Adramike

Tokyo R246_17

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

SinglePaddy & Die_Birdy_Die with SilvrOnyx & MajorBlixem in the background
- Note the radically different lines taken by Blixem vs Birdy & the pack approaching one corner (MOTUL sign in background - Major was hiding in the shadows - I think he forgot he wasn't on exercise and was trying to use natural camo. )

Tokyo R246_19

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Tokyo R246_20

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

One of these things is not like the others...

Tokyo R246_21

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

DesertPenguin gets vertigo after connecting strongly with the wall..(I hope the photo conveys the queesy feeling...it does to me)

Tokyo R246_22

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Vertigo

It almost looks like he is racing in reverse...

Tokyo R246_26

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Tokyo R246_29

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

A few of the more dramatic shots of McTrucker's late race, epic & heartbreaking wipeout.

Tokyo R246_31

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

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• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

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• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

In this shot you can see that even toward the end of his crash, there is still no sign of following cars...he ended the spinout facing the wall, tight against it...the absolute worst case for him. Tragically unlucky.

Tokyo R246_34

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

Finally, just me showing off my colours....(as I didn't do much else in the race)

Tokyo R246_30

• Jaguara
• Aug 25, 2015

 

[Handlebar]

And only a small hint smoke was still there when Major and I came around the corner - suddenly I had to jink to the right to avoid the sideways dark blue car in the shadows of the overpass above... a brief pucker moment that I hadn't anticipated!

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Oh yea that spin really messed me up. You lose all momentum, go so slow, and your adrenaline is gone. It's such a down.

 

[Dragonwhisky]

@Jaguara

I don't see any pictures under that spoiler tag up there.

 

[Jaguara]

@Jaguara

I don't see any pictures under that spoiler tag up there.

Does anyone else not see them? I included tags to the media gallery where I uploaded them.

Very odd, when I open it it shows them, but maybe because I own the gallery?

Can you see the gallery?
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/media/albums/jaguara333.267/

 

[nmcp1]

Does anyone else not see them? I included tags to the media gallery where I uploaded them.

Very odd, when I open it it shows them, but maybe because I own the gallery?

Can you see the gallery?
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/media/albums/jaguara333.267/

I can see the pics under the spoiler button.

 

[STEAMER62]

confirm, I see the pics too

 

[Dragonwhisky]

I see them now. Weird.

You folks wouldn't be trying to send an old fat man to the 4th floor now would you?

 

[STEAMER62]

I see them now. Weird.

You folks wouldn't be trying to send an old fat man to the 4th floor now would you?

hmmm, you probably forgot your glasses, do you

 

[Jaguara]

Here is the promised C3R1 of Division 5 Aug 23rd, 2015.

This is a special one for me. Aug 23rd, 2015 marks my first official win as a SNAIL racer. I got the first pole position of the night (my second ever pole position in SNAIL), then went on to win that race (C1R1), then later in the night (after battling with my router) I got the pole position for Combo 3 as well...and my second victory as a SNAIL in the same night as my first.

(@Die_Birdy_Die also won 2 races and won the night in total points)

So, I noticed as I reviewed these, that I was maybe a LITTLE (understatement) self-absorbed as I took the shots. Well, I didn't take any shots of myself in the previous race, so...

I was going to filter through them, but there are actually quite a few nice shots, and I'm tired so I'll just post them...with silly commentary.

Tokyo R246_44

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

Also NOTE: You can click through to the Gallery and comment on photos directly, or "like" individual photos to let me know what shots are your favorites. The Gallery thumbnails suck though...often very different form the shots themselves.

Spoiler: Photo D5 C3R1

Race started with me in the Pole, and I got a good launch too. Couldn't choose between these two shots, so I just included them both. I think I like the offside one better myself...I like the lines in it.

Tokyo R246_37

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

This one is dedicated to the motto of this race : "Watch out for the edging". (I actually didn't touch it, but this photo makes it look like I am going right for it)

Tokyo R246_39

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

Watch out for that curbing, more deadly than steel spikes

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug...

Standard turn one, "skittles" shots.

Tokyo R246_40

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

A few that just came out feeling epic. The fact that I am in the front is inconsequential. I don't normally like lens-flare, but it seemed to work in this one, so I left it.

Tokyo R246_42

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

Tokyo R246_44

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

A couple shots of the whole field

Tokyo R246_48

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

Tokyo R246_49

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

Ohhh I saw pretty colours! (the three most colourful cars all lined up together. @Die_Birdy_Die, @Handlebar and @Adramike )

Tokyo R246_50

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

Tokyo R246_51

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

This time I was on the edging, really like the shot, but not sure what is going on with my paint-job.

Tokyo R246_53

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

You know, it looks like there is some nice action going on back there...but I have no idea. Looks like Penguin and Birdy are doing a lot of back and forth and that is @SlvrOnyx pulling away from them.

Tokyo R246_54

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

I just liked how my paint looked here...kind of like...this is what it looked like in the advertisement...but when you go to pick it up it looks like in the other photo above

Tokyo R246_57

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

So at this point I could see Onyx gaining on me, and DP & Birdy still going back and forth...but clearly pulling ahead from the rest of the pack

Tokyo R246_58

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

Then, Onyx decided he didn't like Tokyo R246 forward, so he switched to running R246 Reverse. When Birdy and Penguin didn't follow his lead, he must have changed his mind again. (I make light, for humourous purposes only...Onyx is an amazing driver, and no other D5 driver in my rear-view strikes fear in me like him...oh wait...one does... @chatva, but for totally different reasons. JK chat, just razzing )

Tokyo R246_62

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

So...this was a new experience for me. Normally when I cross the finish line and see this behind me, it is for one of 2 reasons:
1. I actually am finishing in last place, so there is nobody left behind me
2. I find out that everyone else backed out of the race on lap one and I have been running by myself.

Tokyo R246_65

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

Normally when I see this behind me at the finish it is either 1. because I am last, or 2...

Wow, I actually didn't wipe myself out on the last lap...

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• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

You know, I never noticed this guy before...I think I have seen him in Montreal. I was impressed that PD bothered to model in some curve to the waving flag. I also thought, right now, somebody somewhere is talking about how much better he will look in next gen.

Tokyo R246_68

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

I never...

This Photo made it clear to me..."Oh! THAT is why everyone always moves way over to the right as they pass the finish line!"

Tokyo R246_69

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

Oh, this is why everyone always pulls way over to the right for the finish...

SNAILracing.org...

This is when I was relieved to realize that I hadn't been left behind in the rapture...

Tokyo R246_70

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

@Die_Birdy_Die Birdy and @DesertPenguin09 coming up on the finish...

Tokyo R246_73

• Jaguara
• Aug 26, 2015

SNAILracing.org Division 5 C3R1 Aug 23, 2015. Caterham Seven Fireblade on Tokyo R246

So, really sorry I was so self-centered in my coverage on this one...it is very unlike me. I didn't even realize I had done it until I went to review. Part of it is because I was so far away from most of the action, I didn't have ideas on where to look for good events. To my division colleagues, in future, feel free to suggest timestamps in combos to look for good photo opportunities so that I don't miss your epic moments.

 

[Oshawa-Joe]

I won my race shifting @6000 by a few seconds. Have someone drag race you. You shift @ 7_8000 and have them shift @ 6000. Let us know what happens.

I was drag racing my ghost last week. 5,900 is ideal.

 

[RobbiefromBC]

Spoiler: Silvia Pics

Can be used for banners @Falango

 

[llNovall]

Photo Reel of Sunday 8/30/15 Division 3 Race action. Enjoy.

Spoiler: Silvia at Midfield Pictures

pakicote making a pass on the inside on GrandpasMoney

USERID applying the pressure on JJLopez

GrandpasMoney and pakikote looming large in NOVA's mirrors.

kickenit4evr holding a tight line to keep the door closed on NOVA

USERID and DoublePass patiently stalking JJLopez

Negotiating the high speed chicane.

DoublePass leading the Snail train.

USERID running a wide line with pakicote and GrandpasMoney closing in.

JJLopez and USERID engaged in a drag race down the front straight

NOVA and TomMang race the corner out of the first tunnel.

Spoiler: Caterham 7 at Tokyo

Spoiler: Jaguar at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

 

[SGETI]

Here is the action from the Race Car Series last night. Close, tight and respect to all.

If you are looking for longer races with action from beginning to end, You need to check out this SNAIL league on Wednesday nights.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...-week-4-9-2-silverstone-international.311225/

Spoiler: Race Car Series 9 2 15

 

[Lessen]

@SGETI

Incident around 10 minutes..


Rolling start race..

 

[IceWarden]

Here is some RCS action from Apricot Hill.

Spoiler: More awesome photos

 

[Falango]

A couple quick pics I snapped today in my new place, with a new wall cabinet setup for some of my F1 diecasts. Hamilton and Rosberg W05s finally showed up!

 

[chatva]

The white line;
Trial mountain reverse,