Sebring 12 Hours 2023

[Noodleguitar]

Date: March 24-26
Timeslot #1 - Friday 22:00 GMT (overlaps with B2O GT3 league)
Timeslot #2 - Saturday 7:00 GMT
Timeslot #3 - Saturday 12:00 GMT
Timeslot #4 - Saturday 16:00 GMT

Track: Sebring International Raceway | International Configuration
License – D 4.0 Road
Sim Date (Time of Day Setting): March 18, 2023
Session Start Time (Time of Day Setting): 9:30 AM

Session
Warmup: 30 Minutes
Qualifying: Attached & Solo - 8 Minutes for 2 Laps
Race: 12 Hours
Weather: Dynamic

Splits By: iRating
Team Event: Yes (min 2 drivers and max 16)
Stop and Go Limit: 50 incs and every 20 after
DQ Limit: None
Field Size : 50
IMSA Paint Tag: On

Cars, Class, & BOP: Initial BOP has been added. Please remember that iRacing may update the BOP on the Wednesday prior to the event.
(BOP has also been added to IMSA for next week)

GTP
BMW M Hybrid V8

LMP2
Dallara P217

GTD
Audi R8 LMS GT3: +10kg, -0.25% power
BMW M4 GT3: -0.5% power
Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020: -1% fuel capacity
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO: +10kg, -0.25% power
Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020: -1% power, -2% fuel capacity
Porsche 911 GT3 R: +15kg, -1% fuel capacity

Contents above copied from the iRacing forums: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/38462/bop-added-2023-sebring-12-presented-by-vco

 

[Noodleguitar]

I think I'll buy the new version of the Mercedes tonight to try it out. Something tells me I'll probably drive that car more often in the future.

 

[Noodleguitar]

A stint in the Mercedes of 28 laps. The tires didn't feel that bad at the end, and there were some mistakes in there.

 

[Skid_Marc_]

How'd they do on their second stint?

 

[Noodleguitar]

The hosted session was about to end when I pitted. Although I can't imagine these tires would have been much fun on a full tank.

 

[Kenadian]

@Skid_Marc_, @Noodleguitar, is the Merc the GT3 of choice?

Also, do we know who all the Drivers are in this event?

 

[Skid_Marc_]

Unless someone finds it undrivable, I have no complaints about the Mercedes. I've been enjoying it around Sebring. I think we have an LMP2 team, also.

 

[Anson Bennette]

I guess I should spend some more time in the Merc then, since I seem to be a good 2 sec off the field in the LMP2.
Got a merc setup handy @Skid_Marc_ ?

 

[Deb]

So it is the LMP2 or the Merc? Where is the team information and setups posted. I haven't seen anything here or in Discord. Which race time is everyone thinking?

 

[Noodleguitar]

I'd be perfectly happy driving the Mercedes. I've done a few sessions on baseline (endurance) and it drives fine and seems quick enough too. Just have to be careful not to slam it into the hairpin while on the brakes (51% BB) or it might spin around on entry.

My preference would be the 12:00 GMT timeslot on Saturday.

Sounds like we might have enough interest perhaps for two Mercedes teams even?

 

[Skid_Marc_]

Yeah, for the 12-hour events I think we're aiming for the 12:00 GMT timeslot, unless there is anyone that wants to make it a 25-hour event and run the 22:00 GMT one also, lol.

I put a Mercedes setup in the Discord under >iRacing #setups if anyone wants to give it a go. I've put a couple stints on it, and it seemed fine, though there was a recommendation to up the springs maybe a click, if someone would find it useful. I couldn't tell the difference. With 5 Merc drivers, I'm guessing we have plenty for two Merc teams, depending on availability chart.

Dalarra P217 Team (Pool iRating: 1651)
@Nejtun 1592
@ShadniX 1709

Potential Merc drivers (Pool iRating: 2508)
@Anson Bennette 1708
@Deb 1654
@Kenadian 1952
@Noodleguitar 4536
@Skid_Marc_ 2692

 

[Deb]

Guys, I have to take care of the kitties Saturday morning, so I'll miss this one. I'll be there for league race tomorrow

 

[Noodleguitar]

Too bad, Deb, the kitties better be grateful.

That setup drives fine, Marc, it seems more stable than baseline. I would like to change it to medium brake pad friction, though

I'll probably be around before league tomorrow, but not sure if I stay on long enough for the race.

 

[Anson Bennette]

Guys, I have to take care of the kitties Saturday morning, so I'll miss this one. I'll be there for league race tomorrow

Ms. Bennett, feel free to hop in and turn some laps with us after tending to the meows

 

[Kenadian]

I hate doing this especially at this late hour but I've no choice but to withdraw as well.

The past few weeks have seen us lose one of our most experienced operators within the Digital Department as well as the loss of a press due to some sort of head issue.

I've been tasked with helping train the new hire and I've not worked this department since the Olympics, 2009 -2010, so I'm super rusty.

Everything is taking way longer than it should and given how backed up we are it's only getting worse.

I've been living at work all week to try and avoid this issue but it's not possible.

Deepest apologies all.

I'll still be on today as I can't go to work owing to installation of newly purchased equipment and training of the new guy on that equipment, hence the reason I have to work Saturday/Sunday instead of Friday/Saturday.

 

[Deb]

I hate doing this especially at this late hour but I've no choice but to withdraw as well.

The past few weeks have seen us lose one of our most experienced operators within the Digital Department as well as the loss of a press due to some sort of head issue.

I've been tasked with helping train the new hire and I've not worked this department since the Olympics, 2009 -2010, so I'm super rusty.

Everything is taking way longer than it should and given how backed up we are it's only getting worse.

I've been living at work all week to try and avoid this issue but it's not possible.

Deepest apologies all.

I'll still be on today as I can't go to work owing to installation of newly purchased equipment and training of the new guy on that equipment, hence the reason I have to work Saturday/Sunday instead of Friday/Saturday.

Sorry about that @Kenadian, sounds stressful. But we'll have fun tonight. Do you think we should do a race session in the dark just for more fun

 

[Deb]

Ms. Bennett, feel free to hop in and turn some laps with us after tending to the meows

I don't think I can because I won't be a registered driver at the start. But that's okay, don't register me. Y'all should get in a good split based on the iRatings, so you should have a good race.

 

[Nejtun]

We Won!! Thanks @ShadniX for driving with me. that was a good time I completely fell asleep with only 1 hour or so of the Mercedes team's race left so I hope you guys had a good finish!

 

[Deb]

We Won!! Thanks @ShadniX for driving with me. that was a good time I completely fell asleep with only 1 hour or so of the Mercedes team's race left so I hope you guys had a good finish!

THAT IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!

 

[Deb]

The Merc team was awesome too, they got 5th!!!! Congrats to both teams, great results!!!!!!!!!!!