THE CHALLENGE HUB, CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[skeagracing]

Barnabas will be off grid for a few days.

 

[smoothbore12]

Hope to come back soon , we need that funky mate .

 

[bjl23]

Barnabas will be off grid for a few days.

I hope everything is ok

 

[Racin510s]

Both my PS3 and PC have crashed. It maybe next week before I get everything back up.

 

[smoothbore12]

Both my PS3 and PC have crashed. It maybe next week before I get everything back up.

Damn mate, both of them? This sounds like merfys low.
Hope to fix them soon and to avoid an exorcim as last solution.

By the way the fight with Boogeyman goes on .
50k update

 

[bjl23]

Both my PS3 and PC have crashed. It maybe next week before I get everything back up.

That sucks mate

@smoothbore12 that RX7 is a weapon, nice driving mate.

ILL BE HERE AGAIN FOR MOST OF THE DAY IS ANYONE WANTS TO DO THE ONE HIT WONDER.

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BATTLE#8
I didn't get a lot of time today as we are setting up for the wife's birthday party (you guys are welcome to come)
So I raced both cars 5 times, these are the results.

STRATOS
We all know all about this car, it sorts out the men from the boys.
I think I'm a boy

LOTUS
All lotus's are fun to drive and this one is no exception

 

[smoothbore12]

Nice ride with the lotus @bjl23 , you must be the only one which is faster with the lotus in this one.

 

[bjl23]

If I had more time and more patients I would get the stratos faster, as it is a faster car but score one for the little guys.

 

[smoothbore12]

If I had more time and more patients I would get the stratos faster, as it is a faster car but score one for the little guys.

That deserves a hug

 

[bjl23]

@smoothbore12 your not showing me some love now are you?

 

[smoothbore12]

Nop, its just your brain that " takes air " and you see things " a bit " lighter" .

 

[bjl23]

Just to man things up a bit

 

[RMan72]

60s - update
Stratos '73

Europa '68

Battle 8 - All aids off TC 0 ABS 0

Absolutely love both these cars, they keep you working hard for the entire race. Just to add some spice ran the Europa '68 as well

50K - update
Think the Focus has run out of steam, need the right field and some nice tows to go any faster.

No Tune
Struggling with the car need to adjust my driving style, will battle on though

 

[skeagracing]

No aids. No NOS. Tune by me. Clean race. Cockpit race. Total time 2:56.012. Fast lap 0:58.287

 

[skeagracing]

I did a little bit better with the Lotus Europa 1972. I miss my Lotus big time.

 

[bjl23]

ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT

NO-TUNE CHALLENGE
ROUND 10

@RMan72 - 4:04.402
@smoothbore12 - 5:05.892
@bjl23 - 5:08.363
@Racin510s - 5:12.022

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SKEAGRACIN510 AWARD
stage 1

TEAM BLUE
@RMan72 - 3:49.763, @Racin510s - 3:59.267
TOTAL = 7:49.030

TEAM RED
@lfm58 - 3:53.022, @skeagracing - 4:08.844
TOTAL = 8:01.866

TEAM GREEN
@smoothbore12 - 3:53.504, @Nismonath5
TOTAL =

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50K CHALLENGE
challenge#2

@smoothbore12 - 4:09.411
@RMan72 - 4:10.162
@bjl23 - 4:12.102
@Racin510s - 4:15.678
@Nismonath5 - 4:28.831

@Nismonath5 I will give you an extra day or 2 so you can register a time for skeagracin510 award if you need

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ONE HIT WONDER
entrants

@Racin510s
@bjl23

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BATTLE#8
@RMan72 VS @skeagracing

Lancia STRATOS '73
2 POINTS, F/T - 2:50.863 @RMan72
Lotus Europa Special '72
1 POINTS, F/T - 2:54.258 @RMan72

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS
UPDATE

@lfm58: 38 cars
@Racin510s: 22 cars
@bjl23: 21 cars
@smoothbore12: 12 cars
@RMan72: 3 cars

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[smoothbore12]

Yesterday i gave a try in 50k with @bjl23 and @RMan72 cars.
Bruce lee car its powerfull but in the track you can't see it, perhaps the aerodynamics don't help it at all in such a challenge , time was about 17s.
Same happens when i try Barnabas car days ago, which is even more powerfull.
Boogeymans car almost run without need to brake, but lucks in power on the straights and the time he did with it its close to a miracle
I manage also a 17 with a win !!!
The faster you go , the faster they go in this race and you need wise use of Nos in it's case.
In my car i leave it in 50% just to give me the boost to catch them in straights and seems very difficult to win this when they moove down from 10s.
So i have to admit that my RX7 has the edge overall in this round, just need the right tune and a good control on the slide that can occur after heavy and late braking on the straights when i pass them.
That can produce more " steam" .

50k ......steamy windows

 

[bjl23]

NO-TUNE update

@skeagracing I watched replay more closely today and focused on your steering wheel and I have to say you are a smooth operator, perfect lines no counter steering and I also noticed that you ride the brake a little around corners to maintain your speed.
YOU ARE IN ANOTHER LEAGUE TO ME.

 

[smoothbore12]

Also consider that has no alds at all !!!
Spooky ride from him.

Nice work with the Rs @bjl23 , its almost impossible not to make a " mistake " that cost you time.
Even Boogeyman had troubles with this one ,after acertain point this car looking to catch his tail .

 

[bjl23]

That's why you call him the washing machine.

Thanks @smoothbore12 I'm a fan of the car, I do like a car that is a little tail happy.

 

[RMan72]

60s - update

Slowly working my way through the list
50K replay is here if you want a look.

 

[bjl23]

60s - update
View attachment 766352 View attachment 766353
Slowly working my way through the list
50K replay is here if you want a look.

I just watched your 50k replay, didn't expect that's what you look like. Before you ask I don't know what I expected.

Happy you've joined the GONE IN 60

 

[lfm58]

R10 NO-TUNE

R10 50K #2

Time for dinner now, hopefully another go this night after movie.

ciao

 

[Racin510s]

PC is back up though on shaky ground. Battle Update for the Europa. Don't have enough credits in starting over to buy the Stratos. Hopefully I can recover my save or get the PS3 updated. If you don't see a post after this you will know I'm still off grid.

 

[RMan72]

No Tune - update

60s - update

 

[bjl23]

Congrats @RMan72 with the NO-TUNE win, his urine sample is all clear. And how's the time! 5 seconds flat.

@smoothbore12 ’s RX7 has proven itself as a top speed demon with the 50K CHALLENGE#2 win.
Don't tell that to the USA car manufacturers, they will lose their minds.
A special mention to that damn front wheel drive FORD FOCUS that has proven it's not the size that matters but it's the way you use it.

@Racin510s has always said his First times are normally his best and he has just proved it with the ONE HIT WONDER win, What a mighty effort.

And last but not least the STRATOS is just a fast but a pain in “the you know what” car with the BATTLE#8 win.
PS, BATTLE#9 IS GOING TO BE A BIT DIFFERENT.

NO-TUNE CHALLENGE
ROUND 10

@RMan72 - 5:00.000
@lfm58 - 5:04.907
@bjl23 - 5:05.023
@smoothbore12 - 5:05.892
@Racin510s - 5:12.022

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SKEAGRACIN510 AWARD
stage 1

TEAM BLUE
@RMan72 - 3:49.763, @Racin510s - 3:59.267
TOTAL = 7:49.030

TEAM RED
@lfm58 - 3:53.022, @skeagracing - 4:08.844
TOTAL = 8:01.866

TEAM GREEN
@smoothbore12 - 3:53.504, @Nismonath5
TOTAL =

Again @Nismonath5 if you need another day or two to post a time I'm happy to give it to you so you don't leave @smoothbore12 high and dry.

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50K CHALLENGE
challenge#2

@smoothbore12 - 4:08.343
@RMan72 - 4:10.162
@bjl23 - 4:12.102
@lfm58 - 4:14.375
@Racin510s - 4:15.678
@Nismonath5 - 4:28.831

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ONE HIT WONDER
Results

@Racin510s - 5:13.339
@RMan72 - 5:14.803
@smoothbore12 - 5:16.934
@bjl23 - 5:23.785
@skeagracing - 5:37.293

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BATTLE#8
@RMan72 VS @skeagracing

Lancia STRATOS '73
2 POINTS, F/T - 2:50.863 @RMan72
Lotus Europa Special '72
1 POINTS, F/T - 2:54.258 @RMan72

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[bjl23]

NO-TUNE CHALLENGE ROUND 11 IS OPEN!
The boogieman is known for his horror stories (look at his times, they scare the hell out of me) and taking our candy. But he does have a soft side and this week's car selection is no exception, as a tribute to Burt Reynolds.

Stage 2 of the SKEAGRACIN510 AWARD is open, with the washing machine.

We tuned the cars to the max and squeezed every last bit of HP out of the cars in the 50K CHALLENGE#2, now it's time to see what our cars can do when they are stock in CHALLENGE#3

Another ONE HIT WONDER is up and running, this time it has a little twist.

And that brings me to the BATTLES, its time for a spice up with the BATTLE ROYAL.

HEAD TO THE OPENING POST FOR ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.


Edit: @Nismonath5 has sent me his time for stage 1 of the SKEAGRACIN510 AWARD. leader boards have now been updated.

 

[smoothbore12]

It will be quite intersting this 50k battle.
Its car has his own benefits and those which are not in good aerodynamics have the power to to shoot when needed . I try some of them and its gonna be close.
@RMan72 RS is very well in gearing from low speed and under his " care" ...... can bring DOOM.
Also they can the other monsters , a bit more carefull in braking and they can vanish in every straight.

50k first attempts but not with very much to improve .

 

[RMan72]

It will be quite intersting this 50k battle.
Its car has his own benefits and those which are not in good aerodynamics have the power to to shoot when needed . I try some of them and its gonna be close.
@RMan72 RS is very well in gearing from low speed and under his " care" ...... can bring DOOM.
Also they can the other monsters , a bit more carefull in braking and they can vanish in every straight.

50k first attempts but not with very much to improve .
View attachment 766692

Quick 1st go with the RS, no corner cuts and pretty tentative driving

 

[smoothbore12]

Am sure that you deal with it as one hit wonder ...... runing your car i was slower than my times 1-1.5 sec a lap with a car i don't know , i was suprized by the gearbox how quick is catching up the AI on first lap.
That can't be your time .

PS
And YES I DID cut the damn last corner for that time with mine and every car i try from the 50k bunch.
Since we all can do it as @bjl23 wrote, its upon us if we do it or not .
If we all deal to Not do it , i'll delete my time , if we do it ,we must do it all .

My suggestion is to cut it and thats will equalize everyone with no grey zones .
But as we all have prove here that we are racing in honor we can do it and the other way .