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Day 46 & 47 5/23 & 5/24

It was all about A-Spec Enduro's.

Day 46 I ran the Laguna Seca 200 in the morning and the Indy 500 in the afternoon. Laguna was interesting because I used a stock BMW Z4M. I figured the tight handling and acceleration would serve me well. Little did I know I didn't know how to drive the course without burning out my tires.

For the Indy 500 I tried to find a car that was going to make it a competitve race (always do). However, in this race the AI always brakes for the turns when it doesn't have to. So now way to find anything that will work. Went with the Mamut 908 HDI.

Day 47 I was finally where I wanted to be! Level 32 and access to the 4hr Nurb race. I had been searching for the dream ride to drive this with, Race Modified Corvette Z06. Not the best handling, but good enough for the AI level of competition. I choose sporty and colorful over more stable like the Lexus IS-F. It was easy to sit through the 2-2.5 hr races and only get up a few times for breaks. The 4hr race turned into 6 hrs. Just grueling!

I do and I don't look forward to the 24hr races. Really, really hoping for in-race saves before I get to them.

B-Spec
It's been all about remote races since reaching level 35. The distance is vast. Like walking from one side to the other of all the deserts on the planet combined. Remoting is going to be a constant going forward. Help and get help earning cash even after reaching level 40. Too bad my AT&T internet has been mostly down. Can't wait to switch to cable internet! 3.5 months!

As soon as the net gets back up (hopped on to a neighbors) will remote most of the next few days!

Check out the New Pics on page 3

End of Day Profile

A= 33.6 * B= 36.8

94% Progress * 6 Million CR * 395 Wins * 26,013.42 Miles Driven
182 Cars 111 Std * 71 Prem
 
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Day 48 * 5/25

Still having internet problems. Switching from DSL to Cable internet tomorrow! In the interim my two available Bobs are running Dream Car. Started using the X1 (that's what it was called in the Vettle video so that's what I'm calling it!) to grind with. So much faster it's taking less time to get through Dream Car. Bumped over lvl 37. As soon as I hit 40 Bob is running the final 24hr.

Monday, I plan to make it an all day event and get through the 6hr Suzuka race. 172 laps I know I'll make mistakes. Time to start my 3 days of work and be off 4 again.

Decided to alternate B-Spec races. Endurance races and Dream Car. Endurance to help level and DC for cash. Hope to hit lvl 40 with $20 mil.
 
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Day 49-51 5/28

Had a LOT of help from my friends (remote)!!! The helped the Bobs get over level 38 and halfway to 39. Now that my wireless is back up under cable have been just running remotes to return the favors.

Did get the Bobs to run the 9hr Tsukuba in the Bugatti while I slept. Talk about a worthless car! 600HP more than the winner (Amuse GT1 Turbo) and it comes in second! 👎

Joined a racing league and hope to run the first race Monday afternoon. In the interim lots of remoting for my friends.

Won't get to run the Suzuka Monday like I hoped, family outing. That's been pushed to Tues or Weds. The one race I'm not looking forward to? Tsukuba 9hr. Did I mention I HATE THAT TRACK!!! :grumpy::grumpy::grumpy:

I'm thinking I'll hit 40-B in the next two weeks. I think 40-A is going to be at least 4 weeks after that. So six weeks to 40-A/40-B is my best estimate. Somewhere between day 85-95 is my own perdiction.

Golding the licenses and specials? 1-2 months after that I fear. Once I finish it all then it'll be all online. Seasonals, Leagues and Lobby.
 
Dropped $5 Mil adding to the garage!

Corvette ZR1 RM (2nd)


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Gallardo
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Mini
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Day 52-54 5/31

Lots of remote racing, thanks to my friends for their help!

Super Car Seasonal!

A couple hours online hosting.

4hr Nurb in B-Spec

A-Spec 33.7 * B-Spec 38.9
Progress 94% * CR 7.7 Mil * Wins * Cars 200 * 85 Prem 115 Std
 
Day 55 June 1st

Today the Bobs will get to level 39, running Dream Car.

B-Spec 39 @ 1:20PM

Been running the Historic Car Cup & Gallardo to get them knocked out. So far only ran Dream Car 1X. Also have two races in Allstars to gold.

Knocked out Allstars with the X1. Gallardo with a suped up Gallardo. Historic Cup? Gold on Deep Forest and Bronze on Corte De' Azure using the Toyo 7. Did get the Expert level prize car.

Ran some remotes and getting ready to host races online.

What's left?

A-Spec
Endurance
4hr Tsukuba - (hate Tsukuba and don't want to spend 4hrs on it).
Suzuka 1000 - somewhat looking forward to this event. Should be challenging since all cars are similar HP - but 9hrs?
9hr Tsukuba - they're killin' me!
24hr Le Mans - Fun course, the time is going to be murder!
24hr Nurb - another fun course and another grueling time!

Extreme
Nascar
FTG Championship - this will be the last race since I'm going to wait to win the FTG.

B-Spec
Endurance
24hr Nurb - One more level, then I'll do it on a fri or sat.

Extreme
Nascar
FTG Championship

Expert
Historic Cup - Corte De' Azure - have bronze, should have been silver but I pushed him at the wrong time.

End of Day Profile

A-Spec 33.7 * B Spec 39.1

95% progress * 3.5 Mil CR * 420 Wins * 31,610.9 Miles Driven

210 Cars 125 Standard * 85 Premium

Still looks like 2-3 months away from finishing, because the A-spec Enduros have to be spaced out. One a week at best. If I had race saves I could run continuously a 2-8 hours everyday.
 
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Day 56, 57, 58, 59 (Jun 5th)

The Struggle continues...

Day 60 - Will hit Lvl-40 B-spec thanks to my remote friends.

Added the widget.

Getting ready for my WSCC Monday night Corvette race!

Remaining B-Spec:
Endurance
24hr Nurb - will run a.m. to a.m. probably Fri or Sat.

Extreme
Nascar
FGT

Expert
Historic Cup - Corte' De Azure

Once I'm done with those I'll never see B-spec again!!! whew!!! Looking to the day it'll be online or practice only.

End of Day Profile
A-Spec 33.7 * B-Spec 39.9

95% Progress * 423 Wins * 6.6 Mil CR * 33,794.3 Miles Driven * 215 Cars * 126 Std * 89 Premium
 
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Day 59 June 5th

B-Spec Lvl-40 at 9:33PM

Day 60 6/6

Did a lot of online racing today.

Day 61

3 Bobs are running the 24h Nurb using the X1. Hopefully the lvl 24 ticket will be the FTG and I'll finally have all the cars I need to finish this.
The bad thing is I'll be left with the 3 hardest events for Bob to win; Nascar, FTG and Monaco! I'll do those tomorrow then the Bobs are done. They'll be relegated to 100% remote racing.

The Bobs did a great job (easy) in the 24hr Nurb, winning by over 50 laps. I got two prizes soon to be pictured below, including the one I was looking for in a terrific color!

End of Day Profile

A=33.7 B=40+ (plus a lot of wasted XP, which should be turned into CR)
96% Progress * Wins 428 * 9.9 Mil CR * 37,646.7 Miles Driven * 219 cars * 129 Std * 90 Prem * Trophies 59%


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Day 62 6/8

RESTING THE PS3 TODA
Y after the 24hr Nurb.

Bobs final days. (Starts tomorrow!)

Nascar

FTG

Corte de Azure

Well the gave it some I'm gonna use it. Sitting to grind out the seasonals for an X1 and everything I want in the OCD today.

Will have to finish Bobs business next week.
 
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Day 63 64 65 66 67 June 13

Work weekend is done

Ran a lot of remotes for my friends. Hope it helped guys!

Bob took out the FTG Championship with a lot of help, next up is Nascar and Corte, then he's done.

Ran with the WSCC last night in Laguna Seca with Corvette ZR1 RM's. Was determined not to come in last and accomplished that "feat!"

Today going to run the Seasonals. Next goal is to get to 20mil and buy that Orange X1. Broke the bank buying the sale items in the OCD.

Profile

A=34.2 B=40

96% Progress * 6.6 Mil CR * 442 Wins * 59% Trophies * 40,112.3 Miles Driven

243 Cars * 93 Prem * 150 Std
 
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Day 68 June 14

Seasonal * Eifel * Grind * Different Race Cars * Finally!!!
That's what today was sat and ground out 14 mil using a lot of the race cars I got from the OCD & UCD & NCD that I hadn't driven before. Found some gems! Also found some lemons!

68 days after starting over I finally bought this:


Got two trophies out of it also! Penniless & Proud Owner (when I shared the photo)!

Bob got this for winning the 24hr Nurb!


And this for completing the Endurance races in B-spec:
 
The Quest For Platinum

B-Spec
6-20 - Nascar & Corte D' Azure (Completes B-Spec)

A-Spec
6-27 9hr Tsukuba
7-11 &12 - 24hr Le Mans
7-18 - 4hr Tsukuba
7-25 - Suzuka 1000km
8-2&3 - FTG Championship
8-9&10 - 24hr Nurb (Completes A-Spec)

Licenses & Special Events - unknown time-frame
 
**** you are nuts. Awesome journal.

Thanks oatmeal! I love a good challenge! :)

Online Racing

Now that I've bought a lot of the cars I want I've started Max tuning from lowest HP up to race online. Kind of the easiest way to do it and also am forced to do it. Tough to get a select group of guys to race in a private lounge. Easier to just create a room and host of find a room with people who just want to race. However, mostly everyone in non-private rooms want to race max tuned cars.

Max Tuned So far:
Civic
Fiat
FT-86

Day 69-73 June 19
Work weekend so it's all about remote racing. Widget is turned on about 8 hrs a day!

Day 69 - Ran 25 remote races
Day 70 - Ran 26 remote races
Day 71 -
Day 72 -
 
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The Grinders​

Here's what the "fire & forget" cars did to get through B-Spec:

Vettle X1 - 7,724.6 Miles
Toyota Minolta - 5,190
BMW V12 - 4,470
Bugatti Veyron - 2,111
Toyota 7 - 1,699
Viper SRT 10 - 1,464
Toyota GT-One - 1,112
Peugeot 908 - 642

Grand Total - 24,712 Miles​
 
Don't think I'm gonna get to finish this. Too much into racing online. Currently A-36 & B-40, 42 Gold and 18 Silver. Will eventually reach 40/40 just by racing on-line til GT6 is out. Golding everything and achieving Platinum? Don't think it will happen. But the Garage is really cool! Just reached 300 cars. Buying up all the race cars I can find and streets I think are going to be fun to drive or just nice to look at. Passed up a couple streets because I'm conserving money to buy the Chaparrals when they finally appear.
 
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