IndyCar World Challenge Sonoma Raceway GP July 1st sign ups

PLEASE NOTE: The event starts at 9:00pm GMT but the lobby will open around the below times for free practice.

Times

The America's Saturday 20th May  Eastern Time Zone: 3:30pm Central Time Zone: 2:30pm Mexico: 3:30pm Mountain Time Zone: 1:30pm Western Time Zone: 12:30pm

Europe Saturday 20th May UK: 8:30pm Germany: 9:30pm Netherlands: 9:30pm Denmark: 9:30pm Finland: 10:30pm

Assists	Braking Assist:Off ABS: Off Traction Control: Off Dynamic Racing Line: Yes (optional) Gearbox: Manual or Manual or Automatic
S	All IndyCar drivers please indicate your interest in taking part in the preseason test please post IN, MAYBE or OUT below no later than 7:00pm GMT on the day Lobby Settings Timer: 60 minute race Force interior view: No Force Manual Gears: No Force Realistic Driving Aids: Yes Force Default Setups: No Allow ABS: Yes (comes up automatically) Allow Stability Control: No Allow Traction Control: No Damage: Performance Impacting Failures: Yes Tyre Wear: Real Fuel Usage: Real Auto Engine Start: Yes Flags and Penalties: On Allow Ghosted Vehicles: Yes In Game Time: X2 Location:Sonoma Raceway GP Weather:  CLEAR Time: Session Start Time: 12:00 in game

Racing: (7)
- DSRLReadingRich (Host)
- Lemarrrr
- Hammerphg
- niblips
- Shneeb108
- Hurt MaGurt
- Epileptic Toast
Out: (2)
- WoodyLizard
- Webbers88


MAY BE (1)
- ncINFIDELcb

IN
Sorry for the delay in replying to everyone I've been really busy at work (as ever)
The standings from the last round should also be updated by Saturday as my lack of IT skills has struck again.
See you all Saturday

I'm in

I'll be there.
I haven't raced here before so was on track tonight for a couple hours. The AI are pretty poor. By lap 20 6 of the 9 AI i was racing with crashed out completely. By lap 30 there was only 3 cars on circuit. Then a couple laps later i crashed out as well. Gonna be a tough one on Saturday i think.

ncINFIDELcb
GAMERTAG......INFIDEL OUTLAW1
ZIPANOL #3


maybe on practice

Gutted I'm missing this track, but it's a big holiday weekend over here and I've got bbq and fireworks plans.

Going to miss this one as on holiday. Should see me back for all remaining races though.

IN
If there's a spot.

Is this on the full circuit as they actually run the shorter National circuit in the real series. 

I'll have to run this one blind I think as I've just got back from holiday so had no practice time here.

Hammerpgh wrote:Is this on the full circuit as they actually run the shorter National circuit in the real series. 

I'll have to run this one blind I think as I've just got back from holiday so had no practice time here.

Yeah it's the full one.

Either way, this circuit is taxing. There is no where you can let your concentration lapse for a second.
I had another practice last night and once again crashed out around the 30 lap mark.....but I was the only car left at that point. The AI have a bad habit of stopping on track, and if you are behind one when they do you can end up running right into them.

I've only run around 45 mins and probably won't be getting much more in till the night

Well, another practice race for me and another DNF. Added some aero and it didn't seem to hurt my pace. Felt a little better all around but still room for improvement.

To be fair it's not a track that really pushes the cars top speed it's all handling and the camber/elevation changes.

I haven't even touched the camber in this game yet.

The weather is CLEAR

OUT for this one guys. Hopefully I can make it for Laguna Seca!

Low numbers this week.

Shame as its a fun flowing track although quite tight too so passes will need some careful and smart driving.

BTW im sure Rob (Octoberdusk)  will be racing so thats one more to add.

In!

I'm now IN

What do you think... 1 or 2 pit stops?

Shneeb108 wrote:What do you think... 1 or 2 pit stops?

I've only done one practice session so not totally sure but looks like just one stop required however,  im also sure there will be plenty of spins at this track that can easily lead to suspension damage so more may be needed for that.

You started the lobby so quickly I couldn't load my tune , so it was better to quit because the car was not driving good enough to be safe in the race.
PCars should have done this and done that.... but it did NOT!

Really enjoyed that again tonight and delighted with third after limited practice. Qualifying definitely was a surprise,  I certainly didn't expect to get into the 1:14's. 

First part of the race was a bit dodgy,  lost the backend several times at the first or second uphill right hander and dropped to 6th but gradually found some rythm and confidence and made my way back up the field. Enjoyed some fun dicing with Leemarrr,  Hurt and Rob at times and the track itself was a great challenge throughout,  never quite in toal control and always a chance of a mistake. 

Enjoyed the chat after and would love a series extension of any sort,  its been great fun.