Do we nominate car now, or closer to the date? At this stage I would be selecting the SCG 003CG'day Rolz. There's no hurry to nominate a car at this stage. You can change your mind as often as you like right up to the Monday before the race.
Seanus in a Mercedes AMG GT3 PleaseMercedes-Benz AMG GT3, not the SLS?
Book one of the BMW's for me.GT2 or GT3?
Book one of the BMW's for me.GT2 or GT3?
why not throw in the 919 hybrid 2017 :)
why not throw in the 919 hybrid 2017 :)
Love that car at Nords but if people need lower damage in basic gt cars then what hope have they got in that beast. ;)
why not throw in the 919 hybrid 2017 :)
Love that car at Nords but if people need lower damage in basic gt cars then what hope have they got in that beast. ;)
That and mixing a 3 minute a lap faster car into the field might be a recipe for disaster. Although it would allow us mere mortals to follow Marty for a lap or two ;D
why not throw in the 919 hybrid 2017 :)
Love that car at Nords but if people need lower damage in basic gt cars then what hope have they got in that beast. ;)
That and mixing a 3 minute a lap faster car into the field might be a recipe for disaster. Although it would allow us mere mortals to follow Marty for a lap or two ;D
If the car was available I would be in it for sure, I ran a few times with Cherno and think we were doing sub 5:30 on the tourist but following anyone is a real challenge at Nords in that. Also boost only lasts half a tourist lap on the min setting. Gt cars on tourist should be about 40 seconds slower so full layout maybe just over 1 minute per lap. It would spice up the traffic situation for sure and give the gt guys a fright in some sections. ;D
Lol - Marty has 4 of the top spots ::)
Hmm but practice server is being used for qualifying, yes?Yep.
16 min to just post one time. A further 8.30min for a second time assuming you haven't damaged the car. Maybe turn the damage off for the practice server?
I've made the race length 1hr50 + 1 lap. Because a lap is 8+ mins, this will bring it close to 2 hrs in total duration.
What happens is when the time left reaches 0:00 (after 1hr50 of racing), it says "The leader has 2 laps to go" at the top of the screen, because the leader has to finish the lap that he's on when the time reaches 0:00, then do 1 more lap to end the race.
Then it says "The leader is on the final lap".
Book a Z4 for me Wally.Great minds think alike . . . I will have a z4 as well.
Wally is also not going to have tyre blankets on race night so its not going to get any easier.
It's so that if you come up to someone who's just exited pits on cold tyres, you have a chance to pass them while they're vulnerable. That's more fun. A challenge is fun and more rewarding. Otherwise, we'd just be playing pCars.
Wally is also not going to have tyre blankets on race night so its not going to get any easier.
So you want to create more opportunity for turn 1 and 2 pileups and multiple restarts and too many offs for drivers that will most likely quit in the first lap because it will be too hard. It's going to be hard enough a race as it is, you're just making it harder especially for those with less experience on the track...
this is supposed to be a "fun run" and you're turning into a serious event... why don't you just have 100% damage while you're at it and then we can all quit in the first lap and Marty can lap by himself.
It's so that if you come up to someone who's just exited pits on cold tyres, you have a chance to pass them while they're vulnerable. That's more fun. A challenge is fun and more rewarding. Otherwise, we'd just be playing pCars.
Wally is also not going to have tyre blankets on race night so its not going to get any easier.
So you want to create more opportunity for turn 1 and 2 pileups and multiple restarts and too many offs for drivers that will most likely quit in the first lap because it will be too hard. It's going to be hard enough a race as it is, you're just making it harder especially for those with less experience on the track...
this is supposed to be a "fun run" and you're turning into a serious event... why don't you just have 100% damage while you're at it and then we can all quit in the first lap and Marty can lap by himself.
Guess I'll try and join this one but as I've hardly driven nords it will most likely be more a 2 hour hotlap session than a race for me. Still, a good way to learn the track better.I know the track quite well, having run a few races here. It's a good feeling to get to know the track, a nice one to have in your repertoire.
Wally is also not going to have tyre blankets on race night so its not going to get any easier.
So you want to create more opportunity for turn 1 and 2 pileups and multiple restarts and too many offs for drivers that will most likely quit in the first lap because it will be too hard. It's going to be hard enough a race as it is, you're just making it harder especially for those with less experience on the track...
this is supposed to be a "fun run" and you're turning into a serious event... why don't you just have 100% damage while you're at it and then we can all quit in the first lap and Marty can lap by himself.
Well if you go back in the thread you can see tyre blankets was not my decision. And seeing a few others struggle to even post a laptime is why I suggested maybe best to have them on. For me personally it makes no difference either way and I can see both sides but I dont think they use tyre blankets in the 24hr or vln series here.
Early pile ups will likely happen with or without blankets as its not so hard to back off a little at the start of a 2 hour race. Many dont or arent that aware in traffic which is more of an issue then tyres. Over the race tyres will go away so its something that needs to be dealt with in an enduro, if people cant manage non optimal tyres lap 1 how are they going to go at the end of a stint?
This is a fun run but its also a sim and the more realism we can add then the better. There is no point just turning off all damage, wear, fuel, etc to run an endurance race as there are no longer any endurance elements.
People just have to drive with a little more caution at the start, which is always true. More than ever, a 2 hr race is not going to be won in the first few corners!
If there is carnage, we can do restarts.
First half a dozen corners we all should know like the back of our hand now being part of the Nurburgring
It's certainly wide enough so we can *hopefully* avoid any first corner hero's before we actually enter the Nordschleife... and the field should be already a bit more spread out...
I'm under no illusions that most, if not all, will be doing some pit time for repairs... recalculating fuel stops etc because of this will be another challenge too!! :)
Looks like it'll be a battle for Second ;D
People just have to drive with a little more caution at the start, which is always true. More than ever, a 2 hr race is not going to be won in the first few corners!
If there is carnage, we can do restarts.
I just did a full 2 hour race simulation ::) and it went to plan A this time, with traffic it will be a challenge but I just wanted to see if I could manage a clean run over the distance on an empty track.Thanks for the update Marty. It will save people the time to see how the tyres last.
http://52.65.162.16:50041/sessiondetails?playerInSessionId=43340# (http://52.65.162.16:50041/sessiondetails?playerInSessionId=43340#)
1 stop on mediums seems not bad, here I ran as far as I could on a full tank then added just enough fuel to get the full distance which ended up at 15 laps. First stint was more getting the feel for the car plus extra fuel and worn tyres at the end I just didn't want to make any mistakes. After the stop I pushed on a bit more with pretty much qualy type laps to the finish seeing if I could hang on at a faster pace if needed.
Maybe the actual race will go much worse also I don't know which car I will run yet but the Audi feels a pretty good all rounder and my setup is pretty neutral going to a bit understeery at the end as the front tyres stay a bit under temp most of the way and get some graining. The extra grip feel you get from the last lap on a set to the first few laps on a new set is pretty cool and gives lots more confidence in the car.
People will be careful. They generally are, especially knowing it's at Nords. It's just a fun run, so if we do have to restart, it's no biggie. The starts in the Porsches on cold, hard tyres have generally been pretty good.People just have to drive with a little more caution at the start, which is always true. More than ever, a 2 hr race is not going to be won in the first few corners!
If there is carnage, we can do restarts.
It's the no care attitude because the race will just be restarted is part of the problem. I have no real issue with no tyre blankets other than the fact that with it on people still can't get around the first 2 corners without causing an accident up to 3x in a row. Considering how tight the first 2 corners are I would be shocked if there wasn't carnage, even moreso with tyre blankets off. It's nearly almost fine for the drivers up the front, but its the drivers at the back that suffer because of it. Considering the length of the race I would ask for a practise start.. then a real start.. and no restarts after that.
Thanks for the update Marty. It will save people the time to see how the tyres last.
I did a quick offline test
Hi, been a while since I dropped in here. I would like to practice before I commit. Seems to be a problem with the track. I can't join the server because it says I have a different version. But when I try to run a private practice the car is just hanging in the purple space in the air falling.
Yup, I am new to this lol. If someone can point out what I am doing wrong I will try to cut some laps tonight. Porsche RSR 2017 for me. I will be able to try again Monday night, Tuesday and if all is well I will have posted a qualy lap by then.
Thanks gents.
as an update - ill have the 650 sirs - rift is back time for qualli
So long as he's only set one time per car!as an update - ill have the 650 sirs - rift is back time for qualli
Provisional pole Kcender!
(Is there a way to removed duplicates from the qualifying results? Marty is making us look bad!)
You need to install this version of the track, assuming you also have dreampack 1 that has the official track as its also needed. http://www.mediafire.com/file/c4ze67ae33bzl88/Nordschleife_Endurance_Cup_34pits_AC1.7.rar
I have also changed the server name to "Marty's XGN.com.au Nords Enduro practice(MR AB)+whitelist" as there is no longer another Tuesday practice server, nothing else has changed and also the link to times will still be the same.
I'll take the McLaren 650S GT3... seeing as i lost all my setups for the other cars.
Just got a call this morning I have to fly to Tas because my grandmother is in a bad way and they're not sure she will make it though the weekend. Flying to Sydney to pickup my old man and my uncle then flying on to Tas and not sure when I will be back so best I don't take up a spot. Good luck in the race, was really looking forward to getting some seat time after 6 months away. I will get involved with your league races when I am back though, really good setup you guys have here.
Cheers ladies and gents.
Ok mate cheers. I am sitting around marking time until my flight at 9pm so I will jump in the server and try to work on increasing my driving ranking from a C- to a B lol
Just got a call this morning I have to fly to Tas because my grandmother is in a bad way and they're not sure she will make it though the weekend. Flying to Sydney to pickup my old man and my uncle then flying on to Tas and not sure when I will be back so best I don't take up a spot. Good luck in the race, was really looking forward to getting some seat time after 6 months away. I will get involved with your league races when I am back though, really good setup you guys have here.Good luck Sin. See you when you get back.
Cheers ladies and gents.
Anyone gonna be online tonight? Will be on around 8.30... will be good to practice with a few ppl on the track.
Being consistent when solo is nothing to when ur chasing or being chased :)
Anyone gonna be online tonight? Will be on around 8.30... will be good to practice with a few ppl on the track.
Being consistent when solo is nothing to when ur chasing or being chased :)
Just about to jump on...TeamSpeak at ts.xgn.com.au
out of interest will there be team-speak or discord running on race night?
If so could you please share with me the details?
Cheers :)
Sorry guys but unfortunately I will have to withdraw my entry :(Boo.... Bank the karma points :)
It seems the wife and I don't share the same priorities... and she has mistaken me for a personal Uber service on Tuesday night.
Thanks Wally!Way more fun racing there even if just lapping solo can be fun, its the ultimate race track. Depending on grid size and qualy times I may choose to start last as it would make for an interesting race. A battle up front with a few cars will be fun too but how long will it last? From the back your guaranteed to need to make passes and dodge the carnage ahead. If unlucky you can get caught in someone elses accident but it would still be fun. Maybe some others qualified ahead may want to move to the back of grid due to an engine swap. ;)
Cheers for the race around tonight Marty... was great! Sure make a huge difference riding solo vs chasing or being chased...
Just be mindful that I will be setting the start order on the grid according to the qually times, so you won't have a choice where you start from. If you qualify 2nd, you will be 2nd on the grid.Thanks Wally!Way more fun racing there even if just lapping solo can be fun, its the ultimate race track. Depending on grid size and qualy times I may choose to start last as it would make for an interesting race. A battle up front with a few cars will be fun too but how long will it last? From the back your guaranteed to need to make passes and dodge the carnage ahead. If unlucky you can get caught in someone elses accident but it would still be fun. Maybe some others qualified ahead may want to move to the back of grid due to an engine swap. ;)
Cheers for the race around tonight Marty... was great! Sure make a huge difference riding solo vs chasing or being chased...
Just be mindful that I will be setting the start order on the grid according to the qually times, so you won't have a choice where you start from. If you qualify 2nd, you will be 2nd on the grid.Thanks Wally!Way more fun racing there even if just lapping solo can be fun, its the ultimate race track. Depending on grid size and qualy times I may choose to start last as it would make for an interesting race. A battle up front with a few cars will be fun too but how long will it last? From the back your guaranteed to need to make passes and dodge the carnage ahead. If unlucky you can get caught in someone elses accident but it would still be fun. Maybe some others qualified ahead may want to move to the back of grid due to an engine swap. ;)
Cheers for the race around tonight Marty... was great! Sure make a huge difference riding solo vs chasing or being chased...
If you need a volunteer for crashing into you at t1, just let me know ;)Just be mindful that I will be setting the start order on the grid according to the qually times, so you won't have a choice where you start from. If you qualify 2nd, you will be 2nd on the grid.Thanks Wally!Way more fun racing there even if just lapping solo can be fun, its the ultimate race track. Depending on grid size and qualy times I may choose to start last as it would make for an interesting race. A battle up front with a few cars will be fun too but how long will it last? From the back your guaranteed to need to make passes and dodge the carnage ahead. If unlucky you can get caught in someone elses accident but it would still be fun. Maybe some others qualified ahead may want to move to the back of grid due to an engine swap. ;)
Cheers for the race around tonight Marty... was great! Sure make a huge difference riding solo vs chasing or being chased...
Its also easy enough to run wide t1 and go to the back of the field so there are plenty of options anyway so no big deal really. Its also possible some t1 hero will make that choice for me but I woud rather avoid the damage of that option. ;)
Do you only get one attempt recorded for qualifying?
I will decline that kind offer but you may still do so unwillingly, maybe safer if it was agreed as you could miss me if trying to do it on purpose. ;D
Yes, but I will take the time for whatever car you've nominated for the race.Do you only get one attempt recorded for qualifying?
Your fastest in each car you try Bruce... but you can keep trying until Monday night :)
the reason I asked, I have done subsequent valid laps since the time registered on the stats page, on exit AC gives new time, but it doesn't appear :(Yes, but I will take the time for whatever car you've nominated for the race.Do you only get one attempt recorded for qualifying?
Your fastest in each car you try Bruce... but you can keep trying until Monday night :)
the reason I asked, I have done subsequent valid laps since the time registered on the stats page, on exit AC gives new time, but it doesn't appear :(
I have noticed that too Rolz, I have had 2 wheels off and it is okay, next lap same thing and it negates the lap, grrr!the reason I asked, I have done subsequent valid laps since the time registered on the stats page, on exit AC gives new time, but it doesn't appear :(
Sometimes stracker is tougher than AC penalties... but I'm sure Marty can confirm this on the backend
the reason I asked, I have done subsequent valid laps since the time registered on the stats page, on exit AC gives new time, but it doesn't appear :(
Sometimes stracker is tougher than AC penalties... but I'm sure Marty can confirm this on the backend
I wonder if mixing in a slow easy to drive car would help the guys struggling with the pace of the gt cars, I dont have any idea of what maybe bmw m235i, mx5 cup or something similar. If there is anyone that would like to race but finds the gt cars a bit much at Nords it could be an option even though its late notice.
Having spent a bit of time in the server there are a few guys struggling to get around 2 consecutive laps so maybe a slow easier car may work and also add some mixed class traffic. Numbers overall arent huge yet but I think theres a few rooz guys like cherno possibly a couple more that may join still.
Here's the grid as it stands so far, based on qualifying times on the practice server where people have already nominated a car:
1. Kcender87 [McLaren] 650S GT3
2. Rolz [Porsche] 911 RSR 2017
3. UnFknBLievable [Chevrolet] Corvette C7R
4. stevenngo [Nissan] GT-R GT3
5. Shameless_1 [McLaren] 650S GT3
6. Mael [BMW] Z4 GT3
7. Wally [Audi] R8 LMS Ultra
8. Bacchulum [McLaren] 650S GT3
9. AJ [Porsche] 911 RSR 2017
10. Seanus [Mercedes-Benz] AMG GT3
11. Bruce [Chevrolet] Corvette C7R
12. Everyone else!
Don't forget you have until Monday May 8, 6:30 pm to nominate a car and set a qualifying time.
Here is a lap of mine though wasn't in the server I cant match Kcenders pace on 2 lap old softs, got the splits for it but cant put together a good first and last sector on the same lap so gave up and will just practice the car I am actually running which will be the Audi R8.
Seeing there are a few 650s already I will go the r8 Wally. ;)
Seems my time has been deleted already anyway as I did mention my car pick in both threads yet still havent made the provisional grid. ;DThat was just a heads up for the grid at that time, when you hadn't nominated a car yet. It'll be safest for everyone if we take off in qualifying order. If you want to pass people, just pit at the end of lap 1 :)Here's the grid as it stands so far, based on qualifying times on the practice server where people have already nominated a car:
1. Kcender87 [McLaren] 650S GT3
2. Rolz [Porsche] 911 RSR 2017
3. UnFknBLievable [Chevrolet] Corvette C7R
4. stevenngo [Nissan] GT-R GT3
5. Shameless_1 [McLaren] 650S GT3
6. Mael [BMW] Z4 GT3
7. Wally [Audi] R8 LMS Ultra
8. Bacchulum [McLaren] 650S GT3
9. AJ [Porsche] 911 RSR 2017
10. Seanus [Mercedes-Benz] AMG GT3
11. Bruce [Chevrolet] Corvette C7R
12. Everyone else!
Don't forget you have until Monday May 8, 6:30 pm to nominate a car and set a qualifying time.Here is a lap of mine though wasn't in the server I cant match Kcenders pace on 2 lap old softs, got the splits for it but cant put together a good first and last sector on the same lap so gave up and will just practice the car I am actually running which will be the Audi R8.Seeing there are a few 650s already I will go the r8 Wally. ;)
If someone were to disconnect, maybe due to internet dropout or GPU error, could they still come back and participate for the rest of the race?
Also what would happen to track position?
If someone were to disconnect, maybe due to internet dropout or GPU error, could they still come back and participate for the rest of the race?I did disco last race and reconnected, but I just spectated from the pits and didn't rejoin the track. You certainly can rejoin and start racing again. I'm not sure what happens to your lap count or track position though. I imagine you would go a lap down (or more).
Also what would happen to track position?
| Kcender87 | ks_mclaren_650_gt3 |
| Marty | ks_audi_r8_lms |
| Rolz | ks_porsche_911_rsr_2017 |
| Grat | ks_ferrari_488_gt3 |
| Matthew111 | ks_lamborghini_huracan_gt3 |
| Shayne | ks_audi_r8_lms |
| Mael | bmw_z4_gt3 |
| UnFknBLievable | ks_corvette_c7r |
| stevenngo | ks_nissan_gtr_gt3 |
| Shameless | ks_mclaren_650_gt3 |
| Wally | ks_audi_r8_lms |
| Bacchulum | ks_mclaren_650_gt3 |
| Freezer | bmw_z4_gt3 |
| AJ | ks_porsche_911_rsr_2017 |
| Seanus | ks_mercedes_amg_gt3 |
| Flattop | ks_corvette_c7r |
| RussG | bmw_m3_gt2 |
| Jeremy | ks_lamborghini_huracan_gt3 |
| Joe | ks_nissan_gtr_gt3 |
| Doobs | ks_nissan_gtr_gt3 |
| Sin | ks_porsche_911_rsr_2017 |
If someone were to disconnect, maybe due to internet dropout or GPU error, could they still come back and participate for the rest of the race?I did disco last race and reconnected, but I just spectated from the pits and didn't rejoin the track. You certainly can rejoin and start racing again. I'm not sure what happens to your lap count or track position though. I imagine you would go a lap down (or more).
Also what would happen to track position?
huge difference with no tire warmers... but that was me... thankfully I tested *cough* a few "offs" and car certainly was still drive-able at 50% damage...
Hey gents, I am going to bail tonight unfortunately. It's actually my birthday, so cake cutting, fireworks etc etc . . . will be busy! :)Happy birthday!
Have a good race!
Hey gents, I am going to bail tonight unfortunately. It's actually my birthday, so cake cutting, fireworks etc etc . . . will be busy! :)Happy birthday, but did you just remember the date today? ;D
Have a good race!
Ha . . . no I actually mentioned the possibility of not running :)Hey gents, I am going to bail tonight unfortunately. It's actually my birthday, so cake cutting, fireworks etc etc . . . will be busy! :)Happy birthday, but did you just remember the date today? ;D
Have a good race!
What better birthday present than being allowed to race for 2 hrs at the Green Hell?Well I can think of one other thing :) :)
I'm getting unavailable content on your server Wally. No issue with Marty's server though.
Try now.
thanks marty and wally for organising it.. was an enjoyable raceThanks for suggesting it in the first place. I think everyone who finished got a sense of achievement.
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