Re: TORA 12 Hours of Sebring - General Discussion

by Texaspotatolord Fri 8 Mar 2013 - 23:35

Knob Laggy wrote:
Texaspotatolord wrote:So apparently the race is tomorrow...I should probably pay more attention to these things.

No not apparently, IT IS.

Well you told me it was next week! Shocked

by Euphoric Blaze Fri 8 Mar 2013 - 23:36

Texaspotatolord wrote:
Knob Laggy wrote:
Texaspotatolord wrote:So apparently the race is tomorrow...I should probably pay more attention to these things.

No not apparently, IT IS.
Well you told me it was next week!

and you told me Canada was part of the USA :cyclops:

by Texaspotatolord Fri 8 Mar 2013 - 23:36

And you believed me.

by Euphoric Blaze Fri 8 Mar 2013 - 23:37

Texaspotatolord wrote:And you believed me.

it was aboot time i believed you in something.

by Guest Fri 8 Mar 2013 - 23:47

F4H Koenigsegg wrote:Not a great qualifying session by myself. Before qualify in practice I couldn't get into the groove. After 15 minutes in qualify I hit the inside wall at Turn 1, 11% front damage and 5% sides damage. Not much, but it's still damage and lost 1 or 2 kph down the straight. Only managed a 2:03.3xx at that time. Luckily my lovely Abruzzi didn't feel that much different. Eventually I could still manage a 2.9. Was up for a 2.6 though.

Race should be great and hopefully I can have a great first stint again. Good luck everyone! Fingers crossed!

Somehow after we bantered I was watching Swedish chef whilst eating a bit of Toblerone and browsing an IKEA leaflet in the Support race lobby, Not even kidding, that is actually what happened Smile

by ATP Rage Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 0:05

Any experienced people out there want to give us first time LMPers some words of wisdom on dealing with getting around traffic safely? A DO / DO NOT list? The 10 commandments of multi-class racing passes?

by The Posimosh Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 0:49

Stay out if blind spots, pass on the outside in corners, and inside on straights. Straights are the best place to get by people (obviously). Pretend like the GT car you are passing does not see you and that their back end will kick out at any time. Remember, in the beginning of the race, people are antsy, thus they will make more mistakes than usual, give them wide birth to get by. Getting delayed a bit is always better than getting damage... Especially early damage. Try, at all costs to avoid rear damage. Call out passes if you are skeptical about a driver... Or if you they look to be occupied with a battle. If you are the second of two LMP cars closly following someone that is passing slower traffic, make sure that the GT car knows that you are there, people can get in a bit of a zone and not realize there is more than one car in the train following eachother.

by ShrinkingSteven Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 0:57

LMP:
1) Be patient.
2) Plan your moves 2-3 or more corners ahead.
3) Think that GT guys dont have the down force you have.
4) If you hit a GT car YOU will come off worse.
5)Rememeber its 12hours being held up for a corner isnt the end of the race there and then.

GT:
1) Stick to your racing lines.
2) Dont panic when LMP's are lapping
3)Its 12 hours dont rush into diving out of the way of LMP's they have most likey picked when and where they are lapping you.
4) Be aware of your surroundings check mirrors every few corners and check mini map of LMP guys.

Dont know how helpful this is but never mind. lol

by TG Wormburner Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 1:16

If you are in an LMP and you are patient then you won't have any issues.

by MAK42 Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 6:46

It's my first time racing LMP, but in a little practice session with GT Bots I discovered what everyone above has said is quite helpful. Also, make sure you don't cut in too soon after passing a GT car. You may think you cleared them but it turns out their nose is still ahead of your rear.

by Mandown46 Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 6:49

TG Wormburner wrote:If you are in an LMP and you are patient then you won't have any issues.

This x1onemillion

Having done a lot of races now, where I'm in the lowest powered/aerod car, one of the worst things to have is a faster car pushing and trying to force a pass through.
A lot of the time, the slower cars will be prettey much commited to the line they are taking, its very difficult to adjust mid corner/braking to try and make room for a much faster car that absolutely must be past you NOW

Calling your approach is nice, most of us notice you coming on the map/rear view, but if we are in our own fight for position, chance are we just wont realise you are approaching, and you might find that the beautiful pass you had lined up in the braking zone, suddenly becomes a panic brake as the GTE in front of you tries to make a pass as well. Nothing malicious, just in the zone.
If you are the second or even 3rd car in a train, this is especially important, as you all merge together on the map, and as the first passes, the other cars are easily missed.

Perhaps less obvious, is for the GTE cars MUST stay on line. Ive seen some especially nasty crashes where lower cars try to be helpful and move off line, only for the fast car not to have anticipated this. Cue a trip to the pits, and a lot of time lost for all the cars involved.

by **Koenigsegg R** Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 7:21

Also remember that LMP's have much better brakes!! Don't be directly behind a GTE going into a braking zone.

by RW26 BLAZE Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 7:35

I was gonna enjoy racing tonight, but I just recieved news my granddad died during the night so, Im too destroyed to race, I sent adam a message saying im not racing now

by danfay12 Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 8:36

I'm racing in gt, when ive raced in this type of thing staying out on the far left on the straights has helped.but it's best to just get on with your race, trying to second quess the lmp car's every lap will only end in tears

by **HCR Motorhead** Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 8:53

Yeah, LMPs will find a way past. It's better to lose a second and a half by waiting slightly than to lose 30+ by crashing.

by F4H Lotterer Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 9:05

remember if in doubt you do have a mic that you can use Smile

by TLR Scrublord Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 9:14

Good luck to everyone racing, shame they won't let my team race but rules are rules.

by **HCR Motorhead** Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 9:16

It sucks that one of our drivers had to drop out so late last night but we got 4 drivers ready! We'll just enjoy the moment!

by TLR Scrublord Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 9:17

Luckily for you, my internet went down yesterday so I couldn't sort it out! xD

by CredibleWizard Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 9:20

RW26 BLAZE wrote:I was gonna enjoy racing tonight, but I just recieved news my granddad died during the night so, Im too destroyed to race, I sent adam a message saying im not racing now

My condolences to you and your family Blaze. Thoughts are with you.

by Mandown46 Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 9:24

Looking at the Q times, it appears Im well off the pace in the Ford GT, Has anyone else got a tune that works well around here, I could try please?
(I'm painfully aware that the driver makes the biggest difference!)

by **CQR Rogue** Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 9:47

LMP1 - Always find safest way around traffic

GTE - Stick to your line do not do not pull over

watch out for lag spikes leave room if you notice a driver lagging

by **CQR Rogue** Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 9:49

XBR Mad Dog wrote:Good luck to everyone racing, shame they won't let my team race but rules are rules.

Please see your PM respond ASAP

by Guest Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 10:06

Mandown46 wrote:Looking at the Q times, it appears Im well off the pace in the Ford GT, Has anyone else got a tune that works well around here, I could try please?
(I'm painfully aware that the driver makes the biggest difference!)

Send me a FR i'll see if I can help bud.

by TLR Scrublord Sat 9 Mar 2013 - 10:12

SelectiveRogue wrote:
XBR Mad Dog wrote:Good luck to everyone racing, shame they won't let my team race but rules are rules.

Please see your PM respond ASAP

Just done it was in the shower! Smile

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