SNAIL Division 4 - November 2015 Season

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Okay, so it's defined as a "full lift off". This means take your foot off the pedal and put it back on. The bar on screen should go completely empty before you get back on it.
 
Full lift .. when watching the replay the throttle meter will have to zero briefly. It should be an obvious lift for concession so if youre feathering the throttle to get it under control that's not going to count. If your off track then you need to show respect and enter the track safely not affecting any other racers.. If your back on track and being followed closely when you need to lift , you'll need to move off the line to lift so you will not slow the following cars, then move safely back to the racing line when back up to speed. Again not affecting any other racers while trying to make your concession is key
 
The only issue is when moving off the racing line, the trailing driver might follow for a draft, not realizing what you're about to do. Keyword: might.
 
DesertPenguin09
The only issue is when moving off the racing line, the trailing driver might follow for a draft, not realizing what you're about to do. Keyword: might.
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They would hopefully have the awareness that they are now faster and continue to make the pass out of the draft.
 
Yea. Sometimes in practice rooms I do this after accidentally making a dirty pass or something goes wrong where I get ahead, but the other driver doesn't know what I'm doing and I essentially brake check them.
 
This is a lift not a brake .... Either way , you moved away from the preferred line , you made your lift and got back on the gas. You did what you were suppose to do. Now it's on you to reenter the preferred line safely. It's on them to do what they need to do approaching a slower car.
 
I know it's not a brake, I mean it's like a brake in that letting off the gas on a main straight when someone right behind you is going flat out is gonna potentially cause a problem.

Let it be known to everyone that if a driver blatantly moves off the racing line that the driver is going to let off the gas to concede.
 
DesertPenguin09
I know it's not a brake, I mean it's like a brake in that letting off the gas on a main straight when someone right behind you is going flat out is gonna potentially cause a problem.
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The point is you're not lifting with a car flat out behind you. You are moving over and then lifting. To be clear this is all a discussion on the chances you were forced to stay on track when you've gone OB. The first course of action when OB is to stay off the track until it's safe to return...

DesertPenguin09
Let it be known to everyone that if a driver blatantly moves off the racing line that the driver is going to let off the gas to concede.
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Your hypothetical would just never happen. Especially with snail racers. In snail we don't weave left and right on a straight. If I'm following a car , see it go out of bounds, now it moves out of the way.... It's all vary obvious what's happening. Head up , eyes up , be aware of everything around you.
 
Hey guys...Not sure if I'm going to make it tonight. Having lots of trouble keeping my ps3 running. If I do make it and I suddenly disappear, don't wait for me cause it probably means it shut off again!!!
 
We'll wait for you pad-man!

As for me, @MajorBlixem I'll be able to do replays tonight.

But warning to all D4...I haven't had much practice this week at all...I could be dangerous. Expect early braking and odd lines from me.
 
Thanks for the kind gesture...I'll leave it up to you guys.
I got a computer repair buddy who I'm going to bring it to Monday. He's gonna tear it down and try and fix it for me.
 
Gentlemen ... please confirm your duties for tonight:

Duty Roster:
Division Manager: @MajorBlixem
Host: @Adramike
Backup Host: @Die_Birdy_Die
Scorekeeper: @MajorBlixem
Backup Scorekeeper: @Die_Birdy_Die
Data Specialist: @SlvrOnyx
Backup Data Specialist: @Die_Birdy_Die
Reply Uploader: @Jaguara - CONFIRMED
Backup Replay Uploader: @Die_Birdy_Die, @FlipJ

In my practice runs I came to the conclusion... these are fun combo's but not easy! It's going to be a crapshoot to vote one off.
As mentioned in earlier posts... let's stay in bounds.

The 2 corners at Silverstone where you gain considerable advantage by going out of bounds are Copse (after back straight) and Club (into home straight). I will be reviewing those for all.

Also Madrid the exit on the first hairpin. The curbing on the right on the exit is OOB. Make sure you have at least 2 tires on track

Good luck and great racing tonight!
 
MajorBlixem
Gentlemen ... please confirm your duties for tonight:

Duty Roster:
Division Manager: @MajorBlixem
Host: @Adramike
Backup Host: @Die_Birdy_Die
Scorekeeper: @MajorBlixem
Backup Scorekeeper: @Die_Birdy_Die
Data Specialist: @SlvrOnyx
Backup Data Specialist: @Die_Birdy_Die
Reply Uploader: @Jaguara - CONFIRMED
Backup Replay Uploader: @Die_Birdy_Die, @FlipJ

In my practice runs I came to the conclusion... these are fun combo's but not easy! It's going to be a crapshoot to vote one off.
As mentioned in earlier posts... let's stay in bounds.

The 2 corners at Silverstone where you gain considerable advantage by going out of bounds are Copse (after back straight) and Club (into home straight). I will be reviewing those for all.

Also Madrid the exit on the first hairpin. The curbing on the right on the exit is OOB. Make sure you have at least 2 tires on track

Good luck and great racing tonight!
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This is per JLBowler's post: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-10892800
Circuito de Madrid - The white line and striped area at the exit of pit road is not considered a track boundary. The white line on the outside of the exit of the first hairpin can be ignored. Your car's left side tires must be on or inside the rumble strips.

I read this as, two tires on rumble strips. Not rumbles are out of bounds. We may want to clarify before racing tonight.
 
Yes, let's clarify Madrid before we race. I will ask @Jaguara to park his car out of bounds and we can do a drive by to make sure we are all on the same page.
 
jnmjeeper
This is per JLBowler's post: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-10892800
Circuito de Madrid - The white line and striped area at the exit of pit road is not considered a track boundary. The white line on the outside of the exit of the first hairpin can be ignored. Your car's left side tires must be on or inside the rumble strips.

I read this as, two tires on rumble strips. Not rumbles are out of bounds. We may want to clarify before racing tonight.
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It is meant exactly the way it is written. The word "two" is not anywhere in there.

Your car's left side tires must be on or inside the rumble strips.

Inside means to the side of the racing surface. This is a rather unique spot in that there are two sets of rumble strips that have a break while the white line continues. This is the reason for the different definition of what you need to do to stay in bounds.
 
It is possible at that spot, specifically the second set of rumbles, to have the front two tires in bounds and the rear two out of bounds or vice-a-versa. The difference here is that if either of your left side tires end up out of bounds, you are considered out of bounds no matter how many tires are OB. Normally, you must have three tires out but that is not the case here due to the unique shape of the rumble strips and out of bounds area.
 
Yes, it's a very tricky exit to negotiate cleanly. Lots of time can be gained and lost in the hairpin. Lap 1 could be a nightmare with 13 cars barreling down towards it. Take it easy on lap 1 through there. You not going to win the race on lap 1.
 
MajorBlixem
Yes, it's a very tricky exit to negotiate cleanly. Lots of time can be gained and lost in the hairpin. Lap 1 could be a nightmare with 13 cars barreling down towards it. Take it easy on lap 1 through there. You not going to win the race on lap 1.
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The best passing zone is after that anyways. With the draft you will be passing people by the kink to the down hill section.
 
MajorBlixem
Yes, it's a very tricky exit to negotiate cleanly. Lots of time can be gained and lost in the hairpin. Lap 1 will be a nightmare with 13 cars barreling down towards it. Take it easy on lap 1 through there. You not going to win the race on lap 1.
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FTFY :gtpflag:

Good luck tonight guys and have fun!
 
JLBowler
It is meant exactly the way it is written. The word "two" is not anywhere in there.

Your car's left side tires must be on or inside the rumble strips.

Inside means to the side of the racing surface. This is a rather unique spot in that there are two sets of rumble strips that have a break while the white line continues. This is the reason for the different definition of what you need to do to stay in bounds.
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Thanks for the clarification JL...even I had missed the specific difference here regarding specifically 2 left tires.
 
Also be aware that at Silverstone, the red stripes outside the red/white rumble strip that can be found in some areas are oob. You must keep 2 tires on or inside the red/white strips.
 
I agree, too many dark colors. My new color is reflected in my new avatar. White body with red wheels. I'm not giving up my red wheels; had 'em since I started 14 months ago.
 
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Lol I gotta keep my dark colors. "BlackOut"__Nasseh it'd be very ironic if I had a bright colored car lol
 
I had a black car for my first five months but I just changed to green. I'm thinking about actually going to white or yellow as more black cars keep popping up. Birdy will never be mistaken for a dark car... LOL.
 
I'll always be bright blue. Blue is my color
 
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