S.N.E.L., 2 Hours Endurance Series, Gr.3 / Gr.4, 3/21/26, Race 7, 2 Hours of Road Atlanta, Open 7pm Qualifying 8pm Race 8:45pm EST/ EDTOpen 

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I have made changes to the fuel and tire multipliers. Unfortunately it's not in benefit to the FWD and 4WDs. I decided one size doesn't fit all well this year. Especially with that really long track on the schedule. Changes listed below. As of qualifying. I've decided to keep it 30 minutes cross the season. This is a multiple class season. Chances are high that you lap might get interrupted. Real 24 hour races usually multiple qualifying sessions at different times of day. We're just do it as one big session.

Nurburgring 24h Fuel x2 (-1) Tires x3 (-1)
Le Mans Races Fuel x3 (=) Tires (+1)
All Other Races Fuel x4 (+1) Tires (+2)
 
Merry Christmas Guys. Christmas day is 9 days until the 1st of 2026 2 Hours Endurance Series. I'm still considering my options. Currently lending more to the Gr.4 class. Since I ran in upper class 2 years ago. However my final decision for class selection will probably be whatever class has less entries for the 1st race. Hope you all have a great holiday.
 
Josa
You posted the same images for race 3 and race 4.
I hope to join you guys on this championship. Jota and Boost will be back as well. I think some other OCRs will race too.
I won't participate in all races since my first baby boy will be born around the end of March.

See you on track!
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Congrats on you're expectation of your first baby boy, is it your first baby or first boy?
Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!!
 
Hey guys I deleted all but, 1 replay from the Group C league. In order to make room for new replays for the upcoming 2 Hours Endurance Series. I usually only keep race wins long term but, I didn't win any of those races. So I choose to keep my best finish of season. Which was a 3rd place finish at Nurburgring GP. I don't usually run well there. So that one is still a little surprising for me. That should give me plenty of room for now. Oh and only 8 days until the start of the season.
 
Lobby Schedule

Lobby Open / Practice
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 7:00pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 4:00pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 11:00pm Sat
GMT w/ US Standard Time 12:00am Sun

Qualifying
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 8:00pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 5:00pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 12:00am Sun
GMT w/ US Standard Time 1:00am Sun

Race
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 8:50pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 5:50pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 12:50am Sat
GMT w/ US Standard Time 1:50am Sun

Note: There will be a lobby resets about 5 minutes before qualifying and the race.

1/3/26, Race 1, 2 Hours of Tokyo Expressway East Counterclockwise
Race Details
Tokyo Expressway East Counterclockwise, Night Start, Time Change x12, Lights Yes, Weather Change Random, Rain Maybe, Tires x6, Fuel x4, Fuel At Start 96%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 30 Mins GT Qualifying, Tires Required None, Corner Penalties Weak, Pit Line Penalty Yes

Special Restrictions
*Any Gr.3 or Gr.4 Classed Car
*Only Cosmetic Custom Parts (Aero Parts) Are Allowed.
•Custom Parts That Change That Cars Performance Are Prohibited.
*Headlight Color Mandate
•Gr.3 Must Run Yellow Headlight Covers or Light bulbs.
•Gr.4 Must Run White Headlight Covers or Light bulbs.
*Minimum 2 Starters Per Class
•If The Minimum 2 Starters Per Class requirement Is not met. The Class Will Be Canceled For That Race. Any Solo Drivers Are Welcome To Race In The Competing Class.

Regulations
*Rolling Starts
*No PP Limit
*BOP On
*Tuning Allowed (Exception Transmission)
*All Racing Tires Allowed
*Tire Requirements See Race Details
*Tire Wear See Race Details
*Fuel Consumption See Race Details
*No Nitrous
*No Engine Swaps
*Refueling Speed 10 L/sec
*ABS, TCS, and Driving Line Allowed

*Note: Some races may have dry tire requirements. And at least one race a season will be partly or fully wet.

We are 7 days out for the start of the 2026 2 Hours Endurance Series. To address a question I remember someone asking. I run a more traditional league. You may freely change your car up until your 1st start. After your 1st start you'll get a points penalty for changing cars. You freely change classes mid season. However points are not transferable. Also if you choose to change your car model or class in between qualifying and the race. Your qualifying will be thrown out.
 
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The qualifying session really needs to be 30 minutes long? For a 2h race (which means there is so much to happen that the starting position almost doesn't matter)?
And then almost 15 minutes break between qualy and race?

I ask because Brazil is 2h ahead of your east coast, so we will start almost 11pm and finish the race almost 1am. That's problematic for most of us.
 
Josa
The qualifying session really needs to be 30 minutes long? For a 2h race (which means there is so much to happen that the starting position almost doesn't matter)?
And then almost 15 minutes break between qualy and race?

I ask because Brazil is 2h ahead of your east coast, so we will start almost 11pm and finish the race almost 1am. That's problematic for most of us.
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Yes and no. The Nurburgring 24h layout will on the schedule this season. It is a long lap around especially for the Gr.4 being close to 10 minutes a lap. With Gran Turismo's automatic qualifying extension. I'm considering shorting to 25 minutes. While it's a little excessive for the rest of the races but, both classes will be qualifying together. Laps are likely to be interrupted.

I like to try to keep consistent with the lobby schedule so players remember it. I've watched other leagues move around race times and players miss races because of it. It's why I won't start before the time advertised. If I start early and sometimes misses the race or qualifying because of it. I consider my fault. If they arrive late that's on them. So even if I shorten qualifying for the other races. I'm not going to start early. You would just get an extended break.

As for the qualifying doesn't matter part. Pole position for both classes will pay a point.

I am sorry any for the time inconvenience. There's nothing I can do about living on different parts of the planet. The later starts seem to work better for players on the west coast. Which a lot of our players are. Actually I don't even know if anyone besides me is on the East coast. Whenever I get pre set greetings for the Americans and Canadians players. Most of them are still saying good afternoon.

Oh this reminds me. Does Brazil practice Daylight Savings? I know you straddle the equator. So I don't see that being too beneficial for Brazilians.
 
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Josa
The qualifying session really needs to be 30 minutes long? For a 2h race (which means there is so much to happen that the starting position almost doesn't matter)?
And then almost 15 minutes break between qualy and race?

I ask because Brazil is 2h ahead of your east coast, so we will start almost 11pm and finish the race almost 1am. That's problematic for most of us.
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Can we show up just for race and skip qualifying?
 
fastone371
Starting from the rear doesn't bother me at all, especially in a race this long
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You'll miss out the point for Pole though. The pole sitter for both classes will get it.

And that's the other reason for layover in between qualifying and race. To offer a chance at break before driving for 2 hours straight. Whether or not people take advantage of it is up to them. I know I'll definitely be taking bathroom break before the races. I'm both too young and too old to be wearing a diaper.
 
Cold Warrior
You'll miss out the point for Pole though. The pole sitter for both classes will get it.

And that's the other reason for layover in between qualifying and race. To offer a chance at break before driving for 2 hours straight. Whether or not people take advantage of it is up to them. I know I'll definitely be taking bathroom break before the races. I'm both too young and too old to be wearing a diaper.
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I' usually don't threaten for pole anyways, so a non issue. Points standings do not matter to me.
 
Lobby Schedule

Lobby Open / Practice
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 7:00pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 4:00pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 11:00pm Sat
GMT w/ US Standard Time 12:00am Sun

Qualifying
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 8:00pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 5:00pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 12:00am Sun
GMT w/ US Standard Time 1:00am Sun

Race
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 8:45pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 5:45pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 12:45am Sat
GMT w/ US Standard Time 1:45am Sun

Note: Qualifying and Race times will now include the room resets. Once the field as been set. And everyone has reset up their cars. The race will start.


Detailed Race Schedule
1/3/26, Race 1, 2 Hours of Tokyo Expressway East Counterclockwise
Race Details
Tokyo Expressway East Counterclockwise, Midnight Start, Time Change x12, Lights Yes, Weather Change Random, Rain Maybe, Tires x6, Fuel x4, Fuel At Start 96%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 20 Mins GT Qualifying, Early Dawn Qualifying Start, Tires Required None, Corner Penalties Weak, Pit Line Penalty Yes


I have made changes to the Lobby Schedule and some race details. Which does include our first race.
 
Special Restrictions
*Any Gr.3 or Gr.4 Classed Car
*Only Cosmetic Custom Parts (Aero Parts) Are Allowed.
•Custom Parts That Change That Cars Performance Are Prohibited.
*Headlight Color Mandate
•Gr.3 Must Run Yellow Headlight Covers or Light bulbs.
•Gr.4 Must Run White Headlight Covers or Light bulbs.
*Minimum 2 Starters Per Class
•If The Minimum 2 Starters Per Class requirement Is not met. The Class Will Be Canceled For That Race. Any Solo Drivers Are Welcome To Race In The Competing Class.

Regulations
*Rolling Starts
*No PP Limit
*BOP On
*Tuning Allowed (Exception Transmission)
*All Racing Tires Allowed
*Tire Requirements See Race Details
*Tire Wear See Race Details
*Fuel Consumption See Race Details
*No Nitrous
*No Engine Swaps
*Refueling Speed 10 L/sec
*ABS, TCS, and Driving Line Allowed

*Note: Some races may have dry tire requirements. And at least one race a season will be partly or fully wet.
 
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fastone371
I tried many GR3 cars, found one I really like. I tried the newer GT but it wasn't fast for me, it's a V6
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Why does the engine type matter? You've drove the Porsche which is only a Boxer 6 the other year. From testing against both AI. That new Ford GT is really good under BOP right now. Drive to the front in every race. Then I tested and instantly became a top consider for the Gr.3 class for me. The Viper is the only other American car I recommend for Gr.3. Though you have to tune out the understeer from it's default setup.
 
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Cold Warrior
Why does the engine type matter? You've drove the Porsche which is only a Boxer 6 the other year. From testing against both AI. That new Ford GT is really good under BOP right now. Drive to the front in every race. Then I tested and instantly became a top consider for the Gr.3 class for me. The Viper is the only other American car I recommend for Gr.3. Though you have to tune out the understeer from it's default setup.
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The V6 GT sounds like crap. I'm a car guy and a real life racer, V6's just don't cut it, sorry. The RSR at least sounds pleasant. The V10 in the Viper is another one that doesn't sound right, especially in real life.
 
fastone371
The V6 GT sounds like crap. I'm a car guy and a real life racer, V6's just don't cut it, sorry. The RSR at least sounds pleasant. The V10 in the Viper is another one that doesn't sound right, especially in real life.
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I like cars too but, I don't think everything has to sound like an American V8 like most in American car culture. I like the sound of the new GT. And I love the Viper's V10. Especially with a racing exhaust.

Even which my suggestions are by in current game performance with BOP. I'm the weirdo who is unimpressed with the new Gr.3 Ferrari because I feel it has too much turbo lag for modern racing.
 
Hey guys happy New Year's Eve. I personally view New Year's Eve as the true holiday. As New Year's Day is usually just a clean up day. Especially the poor people who have to clean up Times Square. It is also 3 days out for the start of the 2026 2 Hours Endurance Series season. I'm still deciding what to run. The long unofficial test session Monday. I'm now questioning my choices. Anyways have a good holiday. See you in the new year.
 
fastone371
It seems that it is not possible to make the GR3 Citroen head lamps yellow. Old Gr3 Toyota either. RSR comes with yellow head lamps, WTH?
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I have every car in the class. All the Gr.3 cars can change light covers in the livery editor with 1 exception. Most of the cars are white covers by default. A few of the cars are have yellow covers by default. The Honda NSX GT500 '00 is the exception. This car can't change light covers. You must change the light color bulb instead.
 

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