The key for the beetles is the R3 tire coz thats what the AI use. I know because they pit after 3 laps during qualify. Forget about tire wear/tire warm up and just use those r3 tires to their limit from start to finish. tires should be yellow at the end. If not u havnt take full advantage of them. NA stage 1 + oil change. Nitro as backup. Shouldnt need to qualify.