[Special Event] 2020 iRacing Bathurst 12 Hour

[Jes_971]

I hope iRacing hasn't implemented that Roo patch yet.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1223362752506281984

 

[Kinger]

Ok so just thought I'd give Noel's set a try (as I like driving the Cup car) and when you go out on cold tires in that car in a field full of GT3's it's simply terrifying!

 

[Noodleguitar]

Almost pulled it off

 

[Fromthenavy]

I wish I could make this one, I'm scheduled to work that morning 8-12 and have work at my shop that needs to be done in the afternoon. Good luck to you guys!

 

[Skid_Marc_]

Almost pulled it off

Well done!!

...so... setup seems okay? or did you fully Nöel-ify to make it 200% scarier, to prevent you from "...getting bored..."?

 

[Skid_Marc_]

Ok so just thought I'd give Noel's set a try (as I like driving the Cup car) and when you go out on cold tires in that car in a field full of GT3's it's simply terrifying!

I thought the same thing. By myself, in a test session, I feel like I'm really quick, and then I join a practice session and a GT3 might as well be a prototype. Appears out of no where.. has grip that I hadn't even dreamed of having... Also, really scared of just head-butting the T2 wall on an out-lap forgetting I have cold tyres.

 

[Kinger]

a GT3 might as well be a prototype. Appears out of no where.. has grip that I hadn't even dreamed of having...

Yep that summed up my experience perfectly.

 

[Noodleguitar]

Well done!!

...so... setup seems okay? or did you fully Nöel-ify to make it 200% scarier, to prevent you from "...getting bored..."?

Yeah, setup was fine. I was not afraid of getting bored, with the walls and all the crazy GT3s doing unpredictable things. There have been a few "moments", where one of the slower GT3s let me pass, and I was too busy looking at where he was going to go that I missed my braking point at turn 2 and almost got myself into the wall. Luckily I managed to avoid everything else in the race and finished with a clean car and 0 incidents.

 

[Jes_971]

@Noodleguitar I was up 25 spots from starting position. Brain fade coming out of the metal grate at the top of the mountain and pinballed the walls. Followed up by rage quit. Congrats on the win!!!!!

 

[Noodleguitar]

@Noodleguitar I was up 25 spots from starting position. Brain fade coming out of the metal grate at the top of the mountain and pinballed the walls. Followed up by rage quit. Congrats on the win!!!!!

Yeah, I saw on the broadcast that you were climbing hard. Too bad of the ending, it seems if you make a mistake at Bathurst you must either get very lucky or your race ends

 

[Skid_Marc_]

I'm going to host a 4 hour session this afternoon/evening at 17:00 EST (22:00 GMT) if anyone wants to get some more practice!

 

[Kenadian]

I've modified the set we were running last night to liven the set up just a bit. I turned my quickest laps without draft however have yet to turn an ffs.

 

[Deb]

Thanks @Kenadian. This setup seems to be a good compromise. I can get it turned in and the gearing is fine.

 

[Jes_971]

My goal is to get 4 ffs in on Wednesday so I should have plenty of time to test this new set out. Time to make the mental switch from hot lapping into patience, discipline, and consistency. I need to get that perfect balance for a good race pace.

 

[Brainling]

I practiced a bit tonight once I got home. Tomorrow and Thursday will be more nights when I am on later than others, but I'm getting my laps in. I should see everyone Friday and then of course for the race on Saturday. So far it's Jes, Deb, Ken and I in the Ferrari? Do we have others confirmed for sure?

 

[Skid_Marc_]

@Kelley G said he would be last minute, but I don't know how last minute.

@reid still in?

I'll go ahead and copy last years schedules, today if anyone can confirm anything?

 

[Jes_971]

@Skid_Marc_ @Noodleguitar Do we use Fuel Buddy anymore? Does it still work?

 

[Nejtun]

Hey all, as it stands at the moment, the best chance we have at getting in the same split with the following iratings for the people that have confirmed is:

Deb 1700
Ken 2502
Matt 2067
Jes 1788

Nejtun 2577
Hans 2175

Ken + Jes registering with 2145 and Hans registering alone with 2175, only 30 irating difference there so a pretty good chance of being together.

 

[Skid_Marc_]

@Skid_Marc_ @Noodleguitar Do we use Fuel Buddy anymore? Does it still work?

Fuel Buddy does work, so I hear, but mine always crashes on launch. If it gives you an "Avg Fuel per Lap" number, thats all that really matters.

Kutu ir Apps has a free Fuel Calculator that updates dynamically when you are in the car and gives you an "Avg Fuel per Lap".

And then there are the usual Paid Apps like KAPPS, VRS, MOTEC, JRT, etc, that will also give you an "Avg Fuel per Lap" number as well as more in-depth info about the cars behavior.

 

[Brainling]

I have a phone screen at noon Pacific but after that I'm going to be free for about three hours. I'm going to be on practicing if anyone happens to be around.