Bathurst 2026

[Deb]

If anyone wants to try the Ferrari 296 at Bathurst, here are a couple of setups. Any other suggestions on car?

 

[Skid_Marc_]

I'm on-call for out-of-state training. Could be next week, could be April... work is not really interested in doing a whole lot of planning for this one, but, if I don't hear anything by next weekend, I'll probably be okay for Bathurst. I'll only be able to run the first timeslot (Friday 22:00 GMT / 17:00 ET) for this event, though. Not sure if that timeslot will work for anyone else, but I don't have the time to take days off this year.

 

[Noodleguitar]

I will give the Ferrari a try tomorrow, to see how it feels. I've never driven it before.

I do have Friday off, so I could do the first timeslot.

 

[Nejtun]

I drove the Ferrari with the "not safe" set , it works just fine in default weather.
I am good for any time slot.

 

[Noodleguitar]

I did a few laps and the normal set felt pretty easy to drive, or maybe that's just the Ferrari.

We have 4 people, which is quite a lot for 12 hours, but I don't see good alternatives.

 

[Skid_Marc_]

I think one of the Saturday time slots would be a better time for the team. I think I will take myself out of this one and focus on the LMU Silverstone race, instead.

 

[Noodleguitar]

The Saturday 12:00 GMT slot might be a good alternative in that case. I may have to dip for 1.5 hours to run Kamel though, but I am not sure yet. If I don't I may give up my lead in the championship

 

[Noodleguitar]

Do we have a paint for the Ferrari 296 somewhere? I looked through Ken's paints on TradingPaints but I couldn't find it there.

 

[Deb]

I can do the Friday time slot, but wouldn't be there for the end of the race. Or do the Saturday 12:00 GMT timeslot but won't be there for the beginning of the race. Also, I am quite happy doing the minimum number of stints so you guys get to drive more. So @Skid_Marc_, if you want to race this, it seems like we can make Friday work.

 

[Skid_Marc_]

I have an IMSA 2024 B2O Endurance scheme. I'm not sure why it didn't make it to TP, but I will upload it when I get a chance. Remind me if it's not up by Wednesday.

 

[Noodleguitar]

Would you mind trying this setup? It still feels nice to drive but the understeer is dialled out of it a bit more. The run from the Cutting to the left-hander at McPhillamy park is still easily flat (at least in the dark).

 

[Deb]

I'll try it tomorrow

 

[Skid_Marc_]

Just confirming that I won't be doing Bathurst this weekend.

 

[Deb]

Just confirming that I won't be doing Bathurst this weekend.

 

[Deb]

Would you mind trying this setup? It still feels nice to drive but the understeer is dialled out of it a bit more. The run from the Cutting to the left-hander at McPhillamy park is still easily flat (at least in the dark).

I think this can work. My brain is adjusting to less understeer so turn in timing is a little different. I can definitely be flat out from the Cutting up to lift for entry into Skyline. Having some difficulties at turn 2. Seems I have to brake earlier and this seems to change slightly through the stint. Also, either I am slower or the gearing is slightly different. But all side, it seems fine, I'll keep practicing

 

[Noodleguitar]

I think this can work. My brain is adjusting to less understeer so turn in timing is a little different. I can definitely be flat out from the Cutting up to lift for entry into Skyline. Having some difficulties at turn 2. Seems I have to brake earlier and this seems to change slightly through the stint. Also, either I am slower or the gearing is slightly different. But all side, it seems fine, I'll keep practicing

Glad that you think it's drivable. The gear ratio is the same, maybe the weather/wind was different between sessions?

 

[Skid_Marc_]

The paint is already uploaded to TP for a lot of the B2O teams, including the Band of Others Endurance team (49169). I applied the "Default Decal Stamp" to the B2O Endurance team and it looks like it covers up all/most of the IMSA banners, so hopefully the numbers show properly.

 

[Noodleguitar]

 

[Deb]

So are we doing the 12:00 GMT time slot? I would prefer not to drive until at least 10:00 central if possible.

 

[Noodleguitar]

Yes, 12:00 GMT it is. That should be fine, I will be around until at least 10:00 central.