The Cadillac CTS-VR Gentleman's Cup Presented by Derek Speare Designs

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Wich should be the track for the last race?

  • Spa Francrchamps (extremely popular track wich most already own)

    Votes: 9 42.9%

  • Silverstone (Classic track with the perfect mix of low and high speed corners)

    Votes: 3 14.3%

  • Suzuka (Excellent track wich always provides great racing)

    Votes: 1 4.8%

  • Twin Ring Motegi Night (The newest track on the service with the added challenge of racing in the da

    Votes: 7 33.3%

  • Charlotte Road Course (Basic track wich everyone owns)

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Total voters
    21
  • Poll closed .
I'm sure there will be afew setups flying round for tracks that aren't on the schedule.

Could probably throw afew iRacing credits in the way of a member who can tune a car well.
 
Jav
I think we can all work together in adapting the setups for the respective tracks. Let's face it, this car is all we're gonna be driving on week 13 and the start of the season, that and you can pretty much expect a lot of hosted sessions with the Caddy running all over the place!
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Never run in hosted sessions, so not quite sure how setup restrictions work. Do they have so the host can create a custom setup and require that all cars us it? Is this what we mean by "fixed setup"?

The only problem I see with running fixed setup is catering to both the exerienced and less-experienced drivers. That being said, I am leaning more towards fixed setup than open setup. It's comforting to know I'm behind for no other reason than my driving.

I really don't know much about restricing setups in hosted sessions or tuning itself, so I'll leave this discussion to the more qualified participants.

Copy that on waiting to further discuss the schedule.
 
I am for fixed setups
 
Quick tip - fast drivers are fast on every setup. Leave it open.
 
Nastradamus87
Never run in hosted sessions, so not quite sure how setup restrictions work. Do they have so the host can create a custom setup and require that all cars us it? Is this what we mean by "fixed setup"?

The only problem I see with running fixed setup is catering to both the exerienced and less-experienced drivers. That being said, I am leaning more towards fixed setup than open setup. It's comforting to know I'm behind for no other reason than my driving.

I really don't know much about restricing setups in hosted sessions or tuning itself, so I'll leave this discussion to the more qualified participants.

Copy that on waiting to further discuss the schedule.
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Yes, you can enforce a fixed setup from your own setup bank or iRacing's own.
Eric.
Quick tip - fast drivers are fast on every setup. Leave it open.
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True, but a good setup in this car will give you an edge of arround 3-4 seconds. I know it does in the C6.R, in that car I'm generally 2-3 seconds faster on a good setup compared to the fixed setups. And we can expect this car to be pretty similar to the C6.R in terms of adjustability and handling. Now pair a good setup with an advanced driver wich ussally is good with setups and you're in for a good spanking if you can't develop your own setup!
 
So far this looks like it could be an interesting series. Plenty of competition, so everybody should have some good battles. I wonder if the maximum entries will be hit .....
 
I thought I already posted this but cant find it.

So what I was trying to post was that when this GTP league goes live we should try to contact Jordan to run a news blurb about it to get us a little more exposure when the car gets added to the simulation. I just want to strongly advise waiting til the car is added for real before we send him a msg
 
sandboxgod
I thought I already posted this but cant find it.

So what I was trying to post was that when this GTP league goes live we should try to contact Jordan to run a news blurb about it to get us a little more exposure when the car gets added to the simulation. I just want to strongly advise waiting til the car is added for real before we send him a msg
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Lol! Check on the members thread! Lol!!
Let's see what happens, there seems to be interest from a potential sponsor for the series with a very nice prize...
;-)
 
sandboxgod
So what I was trying to post was that when this GTP league goes live we should try to contact Jordan to run a news blurb about it to get us a little more exposure when the car gets added to the simulation. I just want to strongly advise waiting til the car is added for real before we send him a msg
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This isn't a bad idea. Someone else also mentioned that we could send a holler to the ISR guys and have the series featured on their show. :)
 
Jav
Lol! Check on the members thread! Lol!!
Let's see what happens, there seems to be interest from a potential sponsor for the series with a very nice prize...
;-)
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How about we let that person decide where Race 6 is held? And maybe announce it after Race 5 ends. It'll add a level of surprise and nobody will be prepared ahead of time.
 
The only problem is funding for some and a surprise may be out of question by the time round 6 rolls around for some. But I like the idea of a sponsor picked round.
 
Can I still sign up for this?
 
Frizbe
Can I still sign up for this?
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I don't see why not. The more the merrier. You'll be missing out if you don't sign up.👍

Just like to say I'm pretty excited for this series. I just hope work doesn't get in the way too much. Lately its been 6 and 7 day work weeks. Hoping it slows down just a little bit. Its crazy how many cars Honda and Toyota are making right now.
 
to complete my information...

iRacing: Henry Minguez
Number: 38
Team name: none
Time zone: EST
 
Jav
Lol! Check on the members thread! Lol!!
Let's see what happens, there seems to be interest from a potential sponsor for the series with a very nice prize...
;-)
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what members thread?
 
I'm really looking forward to this series. My main car is the ARX, and I have been in it since day one, so getting into another car will make me feel like I'm cheating on it. However, if the Cadillac is as pleasant to drive as the Ford GT, I may.

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Roush_fan_99
The only problem is funding for some and a surprise may be out of question by the time round 6 rolls around for some. But I like the idea of a sponsor picked round.
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You can add iRacing credits to your account at any time.
 
I'm definitely interested. I hope their is enough interest that we can hav some different times for different time zones

GTP: GTP_FastM3
Iracing: Greg Obrigavitch
Number: 11 or 55
Team: None
Time zone: CST. GMT - 6. No DST here in Saskatchewan
 
Jav
Yes, you can enforce a fixed setup from your own setup bank or iRacing's own.

True, but a good setup in this car will give you an edge of arround 3-4 seconds. I know it does in the C6.R, in that car I'm generally 2-3 seconds faster on a good setup compared to the fixed setups. And we can expect this car to be pretty similar to the C6.R in terms of adjustability and handling. Now pair a good setup with an advanced driver wich ussally is good with setups and you're in for a good spanking if you can't develop your own setup!
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fixed is a good idea Jav 👍 but whatever you guys go with I'm coo
 
is there a point and time in which this all will be set in stone?
 
We are proud to anounce our partnership with Derek Speare Designs! Mr. Derek Speare has come on board and will be supporting the GTPlanet community by becoming our title sponsor and providing of of his button boxes as the championship prize for our inagural season of the Cadillac CTS-VR Gentleman's Cup.
We are very exited by this new partnership and wouold like to thank Mr. Derek Speare for his support of our GTPlanet community in general. We are very much looking forward to an amazing racing season with the best of the best in GTPlanet's online racing comunity and the most advanced racing simulation in the planet. iRacing provides the most realistic and competitive sim racing experience available for the general public and we are pleased to be a part of it. We would like to once again thank Derek Speare Designs for coming onboard and supporting our GTPlanet and our series wich promises to be one of the best racing experiences in the GTPlanet community!
 
who would have thought just a little idea would become such a big thing! i cant wait!
 
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I would like to join this series. Only thing that is conditional is the time, I'm currently in GMT +1, so if the race is not at some crazy time, I can probably join.
 
Excellent news, well done Jav! And everyone else here!

Also, for the entry list. I'll take car #89 please, team name "GB Racing Team". My time zone is UTC.
 
Thanks for the sponsorship, Derek. It's going to step up that level of competition, that's for sure.

MildAshers
Excellent news, well done Jav! And everyone else here!

Also, for the entry list. I'll take car #89 please, team name "GB Racing Team". My time zone is UTC.
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UTC stands for Coordinated Universal time. It is not a time zone. See the following link for the time zone of your area:

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=1352

Brighton, UK
Time zone abbreviation: BST (British Summer Time)
Current time zone offset: UTC/GMT +1 hour
 
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Jav is the "mover and shaker" here, and we can thank him for his professionalsim and great planning. I'm just happy to be part of the event. I know everyone is going to have a great time during the series!

GLA

Derek Speare
 
Nastradamus87
Thanks for the sponsorship, Derek. It's going to step up that level of competition, that's for sure.



UTC stands for Coordinated Universal time. It is not a time zone. See the following link for the time zone of your area:

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=1352

Brighton, UK
Time zone abbreviation: BST (British Summer Time)
Current time zone offset: UTC/GMT +1 hour
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You know we can make all of this much easier by using plain old simple EST.:)
 
That's a really nice gesture Derek 👍 Particularly as there was a bit of "rough ride' for you in the Sim Racing Hardware section! :)

PS: It's safer in here (well, relatively!) lol
 
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