I'm absolutely thrilled to have won my first ever Sunday League Division 1 race, although part of me feels like I don't fully deserve it considering @KeedenMcdonald 's DC from a comfortable lead. I actually put in some solid practice this week and it really paid off. The car and track combination was superb as well as the tyre and fuel settings. Being able to push hard for the whole race is what I prefer and I really enjoyed myself. Hit my best lap in quali which was a high 52 and then beat that by a second during the race. I lead for the first 4 or 5 laps after getting the jump on Keeden at the start, and then as soon as he passed me I struggled to stay close due to the strong understeer in his draft. I settled in for 2nd and then when I heard the ding and saw that Keeden had left the room my first thought was "oh no not again poor b*stard", and then my second thought was "oh f*ck I can actually win this". See you next week for the finale
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No protests last round, so thank you to all for respecting each other! Also thanks again to PAGNIAN for providing the prizes for the last season of the year, 2 x Wheelstand lites valued at $199 each ! Remember you must race and complete 4 of the 7 rounds to be eligible for the PAGNIAN prize draw at seasons end. ROUND 7 : Autódromo De Interlagos - 34 laps - 09:30 Sunny - 25/11 As always please take 2 mins to read the following so you have an understanding of what is expected on race night......If you have any questions, or want clarification on any of the rules or regs please ask ! ROOM OPEN : Most room captains will 'try' to have rooms open by about 7:50 AEDT. Please be on time, or let the room captain or div thread if you may be late. If all agree, the room may wait for you, Within reason. Please remember we have drivers from NZ, and later starts mean a much later night for them. QUALIFYING : 8:20 AEDT RACE START TIME : 8:30 AEDT LAG ISSUES / ROOM RESTARTS : This is up to the room host. If there is a Disconnection (or cars stuck on grid) at race start, it is sporting to try to get them back in, which may mean a new room to be set up. I always look at 1 or 2 starts if required due to DSC, but as it gets later everyone needs to be aware of getting things going. Please be as reasonable as you can with this.... SIGHT ISSUES: Ensure that you can see everyone on track. After qualifying, exit to lobby and spend 30 seconds in spectate mode, scroll through the list of drivers on track and make sure that you can see their car. If you can't see somebody (and they are confirmed as being on track), exit the lobby, re-join, and check again. It can also be done pre-qualifying to save time if there is no chance of latecomers. FALSE START CHECK : Please note that the start type is Grid Start with False Start Check Please practice this so you know what to expect. Simply, you hold the brakes on until the lights go from all lit, to none lit TURN 1 LAP 1 : This has the potential to ruin someones night if we don't use our heads ! Should be everyone's goal to get through the first phase with ZERO contact. Give room and run in your 'lane' till you have space to run the normal race line. This is especially dangerous in our Group C Monster. Turn 1 & 2 is a bit of a squeeze like last round but does have run off to leave more room if required. If your unassisted tap causes someone to spin, you need to redress. TRACK LIMITS : As we are running with 'track limit penalties" OFF, we will run with our usual Raceonoz track limit regulations. This means you MUST have at least 2 wheels on the ripple strip OR white line that defines the track limit. If you do make a mistake and have to run outside the limits, be aware that you are not allowed to gain any advantage. Turns 1-7 all have areas which can be exploited so please be mindful not to gain advantage. CONTACT : Is to be avoided at all times..... If you rear end someone and gain an advantage, YOU ARE EXPECTED to give the spot back. Side by side 'rubbing' is racing, within reason, but all drivers are expected to give racing room. If you bump someone and they end up off track or teleport back to the corner entry, you must wait for them to rejoin and get back up to speed. Show each other RESPECT! It is difficult enough to drive this car at the limit on your own, without someone squeezing you within a millimeter of the grass. So be patient and show respect to your fellow driver and enjoy that screaming GrpC engine when it hits those beautiful notes TYRES : You must start on the Racing Super Soft Tyre. After that, any Racing Tyre is allowed. PIT ENTRY : Drivers MUST make an attempt to use the pit entry / exit lines. PIT EXIT : Please use the pit exit lane and be aware of cars approaching down the straight. The pit entry/exit is on the racing line so all drivers please be aware. NOTE: Pitting is NOT compulsory BLUE FLAGS : Please observe blue flags, and move out of the way of faster cars if you are being lapped. Failure to observe blue flags WILL result in a penalty STEWARDS GROUP AND RACE PROTESTS : This season the stewards will be will be @Hatfield @JonoStan96 @Viperzed & @emmo46. If you have reason to protest, please SAVE YOUR REPLAY, and then let us know via a PM. DO NOT BLOW UP IN THE FORUM OR IN THE ROOM CHAT. There have been multiple incidents where the replays from drivers have been different, so its true that sometimes things are not as black and white as they may seem. You have until MIDNIGHT, Monday night to register your protest via PM. We will ask for video evidence from both drivers or room captain to make any decision. SAVE YOUR REPLAY : If the room host can ask all drivers to save their replay would be good before exiting the room.....once they exit out and the option goes, it cant be retrieved ! FINAL NOTE: Could all drivers please confirm their attendance for this Sunday by 'liking' this post in your division. If you are unable to attend, please post in reply as much in your division. This way we can figure out our reserves in advance. I am unable to attend and so @Bryan_F will be hosting. Tynesider will also be broadcasting this race in Division 1.
Spewing I won't make it. Crashed my bike. Broken both feet one hand and a vertabrea in my back. I'm still in hospital. I'm a mess lol. Hava a good race all. Cyas next season hopfully.
Gees mate, what have you done to yourself I hope they are looking after you and that you recover quickly and completely, looking forward to seeing you on track again soon. It won't be the same without Russell the Hustle.
that sucks. guess you should stick to cars Best wishes on your recovery mate Watch the stream if it makes you feel any better lol
Cheers Hat. I will watch it for sure from my hospital bed. Yea I didn't half ass the crash. I swear my bike flipped like 6 times! I'm grateful I'm still here and will be able to walk again. I wasn't going that hard. Probarly came of around 120 130 on a 80 country road. Random wet patch off camber and hit I solid stick. The perfect storm. Im glad I didn't hurt anyone else. My bike is stuffed. Not my first rodeo, but hopfully the last.
Scary stuff! I've only come off dirt bikes, never come off road bikes before, hopefully never will. Heres to a speedy recovery...
Sad to see this car go. Had a rather intersting race in the mid pack. Lap 30 is a prime example of why you shouldn’t text and drive lol. Well done podium.
Round 7 - Interlagos 1. Beau231 - 44:59.995 - 1:17.337 Pole and FL 2. razor4797 - 45:22.174 - 1:18.136 3. Bryan_F - 45:38.349 - 1:19.185 4. holdenman - 46:06.405 - 1:19.445 5. Motors560 - 46:08.815 - 1:19.303 6. Normxc - 46:09.219 - 1:19.607 7. N64TheStig007 - 46:27.578 - 1:18.940 8. emmo46 - + 1 lap - calc time 46:29.000 - 1:19.942 9. lets_party-1611 - + 10 laps - 1:19.552 10. captain_risky - DSC - 1:19.882
I was hoping to avoid being lapped but a scruffy couple early laps meant it was inevitable. I was only about 10 seconds or so short of staying on the lead lap though which I am pleased with considering how short the lap was.