GT Sport Season 18 Division 1

Discussion in 'GTLOZ Past Seasons' started by Hatfield, Jan 1, 2022.

  1. HighStakes123

    HighStakes123 Rookie

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    Thanks for waiting on me for race 2 guys
    Was difficult but all things considered I think it was the best car/tyre combination I've ever driven at Suzuka East, so it was a good ROOz choice
  2. LE_bananajosh

    LE_bananajosh Team Driver

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    Yeah and also I think me you and @gtkingx are battling for 3rd in drivers standings?
  3. UrsineSaturn9

    UrsineSaturn9 World Champion Gold Member

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    I can't quite tell if you're serious or not? o_O
  4. Rangeraus

    Rangeraus Team Driver Gold Member

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    I tend to agree the more I think about it...

    Most daily races at Suzuka East were usually in something like a Mazda 2 or some other FWD road car.

    The Honda 2&4 is... quirky... and probably wouldn't work at most tracks, but here it managed to produce a race where the winning margin was under 0.5 seconds in 2 of 3 divisions. So something must have worked!
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  5. emmo46

    emmo46 Steward Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    I found taking turn one was like walking the high wire without a balance bar, the rest of the track was a hoot.
  6. HighStakes123

    HighStakes123 Rookie

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    I'm serious - even though I made a mess of it, it was lively and challenging, overtaking was possible and getting it right was rewarding

    Usually the game uses Suzuka East as a dumping ground for some sluggish FWD car of the week or something that makes the esses feel a bit spicier but similarly can't overtake at all if someone knows what they're doing
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  7. Matthyus

    Matthyus GTLOZ Results Steward Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    Race 1's car was interesting. I kept finding more pace and getting more comfortable as the laps wore down.
    I was pretty stoked for the first 5 laps as the pack in front were battling, but once they worked themselves into their pecking order, they just marched away at a rate of knots.
    It was here that I knuckled down and tried to find time and I started to hit the 30's every lap. By the time that I had found the 30's the back pack were 10s in front, but with 6 or 7 laps at this pace, I started to reel the back pack in. That or they started to battle again. I'd like to think the former, but it is likely the latter...
    I went for broke on the last lap to see if I could hit a sub 30 and I did with a 1.29.510. I was feeling pretty stoked about that.

    Second race - .
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  8. emmo46

    emmo46 Steward Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    Very impressive lap.:thumbsup:
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  9. gtkingx

    gtkingx Team Driver Gold Member

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    I'll leave it to you and Hat to fight it out, I won't be racing the last race
  10. Hatfield

    Hatfield GT7 League & Teams Championship Organiser Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    aw we'll miss ya
    Anyway I may not be able to even beat you after drop rounds are calculated
  11. LE_bananajosh

    LE_bananajosh Team Driver

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    That’s a shame
  12. gtkingx

    gtkingx Team Driver Gold Member

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    I did one lap of the track tonight in that car and had no desire to do a second :poop: I'm sure you guys who like these cars will have fun without me
  13. emmo46

    emmo46 Steward Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    I haven't tried the car/track yet but I am dreading it, I'm glad I sidestepped a shootout with @Xtr3meNZer there, if he had converted his two poles to wins last night we would be about 4 points apart after my dropped rounds and it would have been winner take all at Le Mans, I fear how that would have turned out for me.
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  14. UrsineSaturn9

    UrsineSaturn9 World Champion Gold Member

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    Ah come on! The Wankel can be REEEEEE-ly good fun! :D Like a swarm of angry mosquitos on steroids..... :laugh:
  15. Matthyus

    Matthyus GTLOZ Results Steward Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    My Wife is the most amazing wife of all!!!

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  16. Hatfield

    Hatfield GT7 League & Teams Championship Organiser Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    Round 7: Circuit de la Sarthe - 14 Laps - 7:00 Sunny - Mazda 787B (RS) - 27/2
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    WELCOME to Season 18!!
    As always please take 2 mins to read the following so you have an understanding of what is expected on race night.
    If you have any questions, or want clarification on any of the rules or regulations please ask!

    ROOM OPEN :
    Most room captains will 'try' to have rooms open by about 7:30 AEDST. Please be on time, or let the room captain or div thread if you may be late. If all agree, the room may wait for you, Within reason. Please remember we have drivers from NZ, and later starts mean a much later night for them.

    QUALIFYING :
    8:20 AEDST for 10 mins. We are using qualifying mode this season for qualifying.
    Once 10 mins has been reached, finish the lap you are on and park up off track.
    PITS ARE OPEN DURING QUALIFYING
    RACE START TIME :
    8:30 AEDST (once qualifying has completed)


    LAG ISSUES / ROOM RESTARTS :
    This is up to the room host/captains. If there is a Disconnection (or cars stuck on grid) at race start, it is sporting to try to get them back in, which may mean a new room to be set up. I always look at 1 or 2 starts if required due to DSC, but as it gets later everyone needs to be aware of getting things going. Please be as reasonable as you can with this....
    SIGHT ISSUES:
    Ensure that you can see everyone on track. Before qualifying, exit to lobby and spend 30 seconds in spectate mode, scroll through the list of drivers on track and make sure that you can see their car. If you can't see somebody (and they are confirmed as being on track), exit the lobby, re-join, and check again.

    FALSE START CHECK :
    Please note that the start type is Grid Start with False Start Check
    Please practice this so you know what to expect. Simply, you hold the brakes on until the lights go from all lit, to none lit

    TURN 1 LAP 1 :
    This has the potential to ruin someone's night if we don't use our heads! Should be everyone's goal to get through the first phase with ZERO contact. Give room and run in your 'lane' till you have space to run the normal race line. If your unassisted tap causes someone to spin, you need to redress.

    TRACK LIMITS :
    As we are running with 'track limit penalties" OFF, we will run with our usual Raceonoz track limit regulations. This means you MUST have at least 2 wheels on the ripple strip OR white line that defines the track limit. If you do make a mistake and have to run outside the limits, be aware that you are not allowed to gain any advantage.
    Many areas to be careful of here. Always remember 2 wheels on the ripple strip is the limit, and otherwise the white line.

    CONTACT :
    Is to be avoided at all times..... If you rear end someone and gain an advantage, YOU ARE EXPECTED to give the spot back. Side by side 'rubbing' is racing, within reason, but all drivers are expected to give racing room.
    If you bump someone and they end up off track or teleport back to the corner entry, you must wait for them to rejoin and get back up to speed.
    Show each other RESPECT! It is difficult enough to drive the car at the limit on your own, without someone squeezing you within a millimeter of the grass.
    So be patient and show respect to your fellow drivers.
    If you are redressing contact, please do so out of the way of other cars, off the racing line, or if there isn't much room, off track.

    TYRES : Racing Softs

    PIT ENTRY :
    Please attempt to follow the pit entry lane. Failure to do so may result in a penalty (especially in the instance another driver is affected).
    2 wheels on ripple strip is acceptable.


    PIT EXIT :
    Please attempt to follow the pit exit lane, Penalties will be adjudicated in similar fashion to Pit Entry. Please be aware of cars approaching on the straight.
    Do not cut the solid line on the left of the exit.
    NOTE: Pitting is NOT COMPULSORY


    BLUE FLAGS :
    Please observe blue flags, and move out of the way of faster cars if you are being lapped. Failure to observe blue flags WILL result in a penalty

    STEWARDS GROUP AND RACE PROTESTS :
    This season the steward will be @Hatfield. If you have reason to protest, please SAVE YOUR REPLAY, and then let him know via a PM.
    DO NOT BLOW UP IN THE FORUM OR IN THE ROOM CHAT. There have been multiple incidents where the replays from drivers have been different, so its true that sometimes things are not as black and white as they may seem. You have until MIDNIGHT, Monday night to register your protest via PM. Stewards will ask for video evidence from both drivers or room captain to make any decision.

    SAVE YOUR REPLAY :
    If the room host can ask all drivers to save their replay would be good before exiting the room.....once they exit out and the option goes, it cant be retrieved!

    PARKING UP :
    If you are unable to continue to race, please enter the pits and leave your game paused without selecting tyres so that your car stays parked in the pits. Parking up off track activates yellow flags in the sector, and even though penalties are off, we have reports of penalties occurring for passes happening near the parked car.

    FINAL NOTE:
    Could all drivers please confirm their attendance for this Sunday by 'liking' this post in your division. If you are unable to attend, please post in reply as much in your division. This way we can figure out our reserves or if the room can start early in advance.
    (ALSO IF YOU KNOW YOU CANNOT ATTEND, PLEASE POST SAYING SO, SO THAT RESERVES CAN BE ORGANISED IN ADVANCE)
    If you do not post in your room thread or psn chat that you cannot attend, a spot may not be held for you for the following weeks race

    This is it. Our final GT Sport League Race. Enjoy it!
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  17. Matthyus

    Matthyus GTLOZ Results Steward Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    @emmo46 , I will "race" in D1. Might as well finish it off.
    Where else am I going to have the entire road to myself to learn my new wheel / pedals, while attempting to push the limits.
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  18. emmo46

    emmo46 Steward Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    I thought you could do that out the front of div 2.;)
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  19. Matthyus

    Matthyus GTLOZ Results Steward Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    Catching @Ian Cannan and @UrsineSaturn9 has been a long time passion of mine. Gives me something to strive for.
    Almost got there at RBR last round.

    You are more than welcome to join in on the funz though.
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  20. emmo46

    emmo46 Steward Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    I might try and round out GTSport with another div 2 win. Something to aim for.
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