Pre-Season Trials Weekend

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I'm struggling quite a bit around GT Arena, getting lots of understeer in the second half of the lap in particular (DS3).

Best is a 28.0
 
@AJ I'm just logging on now, sorry I'm a little late. 👍
 
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A tougher heat this time, faster competitors and a tighter circuit.


Pre-Race:
Once I got the gearing set I didn't really make any gains and hovered around the 28.0 range. Tried a few brake balance settings but couldn't get the kart rotating properly around sector 2.​


Qualifying:
Did a somewhat decent lap given my pre-race practice times but was still far down the field.

9th


Race:
_ktz_ false-started in front of me which have me P8 and I spent the first few laps trying to catch and pass jomontoya. Ultimately his pace allowed him to pull away and _ktz_ regained his spot soon after.

I then spent multiple laps defending from @Chrisw265 before the leaders started lapping us. At one point he makes a dive down the inside of Turn 4 and gets by. Given how fragile the karts were around this circuit I took some front left damage. I tried getting back past but once he pulled away my position was sealed.

10th
 
I have a practice lobby open at Stowe Circuit right now. I'll likely be in there until Heat 22 starts.
 
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I then spent multiple laps defending from @Chrisw265 before the leaders started lapping us​

I probably spent 4 laps just entirely on your back tires. After watching the replay, I do have to apologise. I had a big run and thought, "I have to make something happen here, I can't afford to lose this momentum," so I just dove in hard. I wasn't even thinking and honestly didn't realize I hit you. I meant to get past you, but not make contact and cause damage. Sorry about that, entirely my fault. :sick:

It was really good defensive racing on your part though! To be fair, it had to only be a matter of time, and at least I was the only one that got by you. I really do hope we can race again. Maybe next time you'll be pushing me out of the way for revenge.
 
Are we allowed to practice in the official lobby before the race begins?
 
@AJ because of a last minute family commitment I won't be able to race in Heat 23.
 
Heat 23 in about one hour, correct?
 
What is the world just happened? :confused: :dunce:
 
AJ
Lobby crashed just as I took a photo at the end of the race, so lucky I have the results form Heat 4. ;)

This happened again in the final corner of Heat 23. Again I got a photo.
 
Serves me right for getting my gearing way off anyway lol. Oh well.
 
AJ
This happened again in the final corner of Heat 23. Again I got a photo.
Does it show kolio123 as first place, and msgt-sd as second?
 
Does it show kolio123 as first place, and msgt-sd as second?


I am going to put it down as a Dead Heat for you and @msgt-sd, I think that is the fairest thing to do given your race long battle.
 
I can't figure out the gearing on these things. Fastest I ran was a 57.2xx. :dunce:
 
sorry for the crashes that forced competitors in the pits
 
AJ
I am going to put it down as a Dead Heat for you and @msgt-sd, I think that is the fairest thing to do given your race long battle.
Sounds good to me. What exactly does that mean though? :)
 
AJ
Entry Lists

- These have now be updated for both days.
- Please note the major changes to Sunday.

My heat was on Sunday at 22:00 utc I have no idea what that is EST without Googling it. Can you please advise? No lobby up and it's 22:09 EST my number is 331 and handle is CivilSavage
 
My heat was on Sunday at 22:00 utc I have no idea what that is EST without Googling it. Can you please advise? No lobby up and it's 22:09 EST my number is 331 and handle is CivilSavage
You should have google it.

The time has passed. I do not think there will be anymore trial races.
 
You should have google it.

The time has passed. I do not think there will be anymore trial races.

Dang. That's what the heat .pdf read yesterday without a utc conversion just 22:00 for NA...
 
Dang. That's what the heat .pdf read yesterday without a utc conversion just 22:00 for NA...

I'm sorry that you missed your heat. Next time, you should google 22:00 UTC to EDT. (or EST when we stop being under Daylight Savings.) (Obviously replacing 22:00 with your heat time if it's different.) It will tell you right on the page.

@kolio123 "Dead Heat" means "Draw" or "Tie". In other words, you both will be awarded 1st Place. Due too two drivers being awarded 1st Place, I will still be awarded 3rd Place, not 2nd.
 
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My heat was on Sunday at 22:00 utc I have no idea what that is EST without Googling it. Can you please advise? No lobby up and it's 22:09 EST my number is 331 and handle is CivilSavage

http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ add it to your favorites and never miss a race again. Id also like to say a big thanks for everyone making this series possible, keep up the good work.
 
Results

- Full Results for both UK and NA Trials have now been published.
- Please check the Noticeboard for announcements regarding the Regular Season and Class Allocation/Seedings.
- Points were scored as follows;

Fastest Lap - The driver with the slowest Lap scored 1 Point. Each subsequent driver scored 1 Point more then the Driver behind them.

Heats - The Driver who finished last in each Heat scored 1 Point. Each subsequent driver scored 1 Point more then the driver behind them. Heat winners scored 2x Points.

Penalties - Drivers who were issued with a warning received a -5 Point penalty. Drivers who were issued with a warning received a penalty received a -10 Point penalty.
 
uff, didnt thought of being promoted into KZ1 class :eek::bowdown: i was sure(due to my results) that i will be in the slowest class, but, wow :O:scared::bowdown::cheers: will try to do my best to improve my skills for Karts..
 
Also surprised with my placement, but hey, not going to question it! :D
 
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