TRD3 Int'l GT Series-Visa Sportscar Championship at Laguna Seca 50K

[tannat]

Round 3 of the International GT Series sees competitors crossing the Atlantic for the swoopy turns of Laguna Seca nestled in California wine country. A well balanced car will be demanded by the challenging "Corkscrew" as well as good power coming off the turns.

RACE DETAILS

Track: Laguna Seca

Qualifying: Time Trial mode, please submit to this thread and Codies HoF

Laps: 14 Simulation mode
AI: 50%
Max Tire Hardness: 0.20

Corner cutting off (two wheels on at all times), all other driving controls on except pro-sim

Please submit fastest lap and overall time by PM to me by Sunday, December 23 at midnight.

There will be a one week break before the next round for the holidays...

Enjoy!

[tannat]

Entry List
#1----Vuko Snr------CT1-------TVR400R
#05---Vuko Jnr-------CT1------TVR400R
#7-----Jon Brown-----CT2-------Ultima GTR
#12----RobZee--------CT1------TVR 400R
#13----Tannat--------CT2-------Ultima GTR
#17----PiotrB---------CT1-------TVR 400R
#19----Adam Sloma---CT1-------TVR 400R
#33----harvick#1-----CT2-------Ultima GTR
#82----Johnny Shell---CT1-------Corvette C5R
#85----Will L----------CT1-------TVR 400R
#666---real_illusions---CT1-------TVR 400R
#888---hollydog954----CT1------Corvette C5R
#853---Pawprint-------CT1------TVR 400R
?????---BrentJackson---CT2------Mosler

Driver's Points

1--RobZee------CT1-TVR 400R-----18
2--PiotrB--------CT1-TVR 400R-----16
3--Hollydog954--CT1-CorvetteC5R--12
4--PeterVuko----CT1-TVR 400R-----10
5--JohnnyShell---CT1-CorvetteC5R---6
6--StevenVuko---CT1-TVR 400R------5
7--Harvick-------CT2-UltimaGTR------4

Manufacturer's

1-TVR-------20
2-Corvette---16
3-Ultima------12


8--Tannat-------CT2-UltimaGTR------1

[Peter Vuko]

QUALIFYING UPDATE - LAGUNA SECA:
1. Vuko Snr........1m.01.28

[tannat]

QUALIFYING UPDATE - LAGUNA SECA:
1. Vuko Snr........1m.01.28
2. Tannat............1m.07.31

[johnny shell]

I'm looking forward to returning to Laguna Seca, where I scored my first-ever touring car top 5 in our V8 run here earlier in the year.

Maybe this round I won't finish last in CT1! :uhoh:


can't wait to see if we run at spa or even Zandvoort anytime soon..... I really miss those high speed flowy tracks where you get to stretch your legs a bit.

and have time to sip your beer on the straights without having to stress about an upcoming hairpin!

[johnny shell]

was hoping to get on the track last night, but played guitar hero with my son instead. damn kids and their silly video games!

it was fun though

but a different kind of fun than blasting around the best road course in north america in a corvette!

[harvick#1]

best road course in NA, no way :p :

there are alot better tracks in NA than Mazda Raceway, as someone said to me, without the corkscrew, this is a boring track

[tannat]

best road course in NA, no way :p :

there are alot better tracks in NA than Mazda Raceway, as someone said to me, without the corkscrew, this is a boring track

I wouldn't call it boring-the elevation change is nice, but aside from that I agree...

[johnny shell]

ok...ok... I meant the best road course in NA that we race on in TRD 3 :)

[tannat]

UUmmmmm where is everyone?
2 Q times thus far and times due Sunday night.....

[harvick#1]

its christmas time Tannat, I also work nights, so, I don't have much time to practice, although today is my last day of work of the year

[tannat]

its christmas time Tannat, I also work nights, so, I don't have much time to practice, although today is my last day of work of the year

I understand...

Let me know if an extension is needed

[Peter Vuko]

QUALIFYING UPDATE - LAGUNA SECA:
1. Vuko Snr........1m.00.96
2. Tannat..........1m.07.31

Very quiet on the Western Front.....had a practice race....the slower cars are more difficult to negotiate here...tyres again could be an issue.

[hollydog954]

have family with me for xmas. will try and have a practise tonight

[johnny shell]

QUALIFYING UPDATE - LAGUNA SECA:
1. Vuko Snr........1m.00.96
2. J Shell...........1m.03.74
2. Tannat..........1m.07.31

I think she's got more speed in her, but I'm full throttle most the circuit so....

I do like this place. Nice run up the hill, then back down. not having to brake much bodes well for my driving style. surprised I'm so far behind Vuko.

looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings :D

oh yeah - I can see where traffic will be a bitch here!

p.s dang harv you can make some models! that ferrari is incredible. love the carbon fibre cockpit... but my favorite part are the rims & tires... I was wondering if they ran those 'hubcaps' in China then I flipped the page & there they were! covering up those awesome BBSs!

[RobZee]

QUALIFYING UPDATE - LAGUNA SECA:
1. Vuko Snr........1m.00.96
2. RobZee..........1m.01.57
3. J Shell...........1m.03.74
4. Tannat..........1m.07.31

The AI on 50% is like getting caught up in a pensioners' leisurely Sunday drive ! What a pain ! :eek:

[johnny shell]

QUALIFYING UPDATE - LAGUNA SECA:
1. Vuko Snr........1m.00.96
2. RobZee..........1m.01.57
3. J Shell...........1m.02.92
4. Tannat..........1m.07.31

[PiotrB]

QUALIFYING UPDATE - LAGUNA SECA:
1. PiotrB.................59.92
2. Vuko Snr........1m.00.96
3. RobZee..........1m.01.57
4. J Shell...........1m.02.92
5. Tannat..........1m.07.31

This time I beat my old time by half of second.

[harvick#1]

QUALIFYING UPDATE - LAGUNA SECA:
1. PiotrB.................59.92
2. Vuko Snr........1m.00.96
3. RobZee..........1m.01.57
4. J Shell...........1m.02.92
5. harv#1..........1m.06.96
6. Tannat..........1m.07.31

[harvick#1]

ran my race

hate the track, the setup was pretty good, I spun it once on the top of the Corkscrew while trying to pass the Mosler, I drove in too hard and spun in the sand, pitted a lap later and tried to salvage to pick up time, but had a tough time doing so with all the slow traffic

[hollydog954]

sorry guys will have to miss this one. been to busy with xmas coming up.
and now leaving for my work xmas party and wont be back till tomorrow night. was looking forward to this to.
have a great xmas everyone

dogs

[tannat]

ran my race

hate the track, the setup was pretty good, I spun it once on the top of the Corkscrew while trying to pass the Mosler, I drove in too hard and spun in the sand, pitted a lap later and tried to salvage to pick up time, but had a tough time doing so with all the slow traffic

Encouraging news :laugh:

I'm kidding.....

[Peter Vuko]

QUALIFYING UPDATE - LAGUNA SECA:
1. PiotrB.................59.92
2. Vuko Snr........1m.00.96
3. RobZee..........1m.01.57
4.Vuko Jnr.........1m.01.98(unofficial)
5. J Shell...........1m.02.92
6. harv#1..........1m.06.96
7. Tannat..........1m.07.31

Vuko Jnr's time is unofficial because he uses my profile for this series..he has not unlocked it...he couldn't beat my time ...so no codes.

[johnny shell]

love this track...doing my race now... love conquring the geography.

thats the mark of a good track for me

looks like we'll have to conserve tires at all cost

[tannat]

Just completed my race. Results will go up later today.. :)

[tannat]

The TVR of PiotrB breaks the 1 minute barrier with a remarkable lap of 59.92 seconds. A second in arrears was the TVR of Peter Vuko followed by RobZee and Steven Vuko. The lone vette in the field of J Shell qualified 5th. In C2 the Ultima of harvick once again showed it's exhaust to Tannat.



1. PiotrB.................59.92
2. Vuko Snr........1m.00.96
3. RobZee..........1m.01.57
4.Vuko Jnr.........1m.01.98(unofficial)
5. J Shell...........1m.02.92
6. harv#1..........1m.06.96
7. Tannat..........1m.07.31

[tannat]

The qualifying results predicted a dominant performance by PiotrB-and their prediction was affirmed. At the flag PiotrB led Robzee (also in a TVR) by nearly 10 seconds. Rounding out the podium a further 4 seconds adrift was Peter Vuko trailed by son Steven another 10 seconds back. The Corvette C5R of Johnny Shell was cheered home by the American fans to 5th.

In the battle of the Ultimas Tannat lead home Harvick in C2 with nearly 8 seconds in hand....

1--PiotrB---------TVR-------CT1---14:54.64-----------1:01.28
2--RobZee--------TVR-------CT1--15:04.17----------1:02.55
3--PeterVuko----TVR--------CT1--15:08.65----------1:02.54
4--StevenVuko---TVR--------CT1-15:18.61----------1:02.55
5--JShell---------Corvette---CT1--16:01.63----------1:05.33
6--Tannat--------Ultima-----CT2--16:59.64----------1:08.33
7--Harvick-------Ultima-----CT2--17:06.54----------1:08.64


REMINDER: THIS IS A 9 ROUND CHAMPIONSHIP WITH BEST 8 FINISHES COUNTING..........

[tannat]

Championship points update later this week, next round details after the New Years (we're heading to Europe).

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL....(and to all a good night :D )

Tannat

[PiotrB]

Yes, Merry Christmas to everyone.

[harvick#1]

well done Tannat, although that spin cost me about 15 seconds :) :beer:

[tannat]

well done Tannat, although that spin cost me about 15 seconds :) :beer:

Then don't do it.. :D

[tannat]

A missed round by Hollydog shakes the points up a bit with PiotrB and RobZee tied for first.

A surprise awaits the GT circus as we travel to Eurasia for the next round.....


Driver's Championship

1--RobZee------CT1-TVR 400R--------26
1--PiotrB--------CT1-TVR 400R-------26
3--PeterVuko----CT1-TVR 400R-------16
4--Hollydog954--CT1-CorvetteC5R----12*
5--JohnnyShell---CT1-CorvetteC5R----10
6--StevenVuko---CT1-TVR 400R-------10*
7--Harvick-------CT2-UltimaGTR--------6
8--Tannat-------CT2-UltimaGTR--------4*

*Indicates has missed one round


Manufacturer's

1-TVR-------30
2-Corvette---24
3-Ultima------18

[johnny shell]

A surprise awaits the GT circus as we travel to Eurasia for the next round.....



OHHHH man. me thinks that means Turkey. got a love/hate relationship with that place. It's like the beautiful girl who you want to love you, but they just won't!

I would like to conquer that place. that place cost me a top-5 finish in the DTM cars this season!

wait. Is Turkey Eurasia? I'm from the US. my geography isn't so hot :)

[tannat]

OHHHH man. me thinks that means Turkey. got a love/hate relationship with that place. It's like the beautiful girl who you want to love you, but they just won't!

I would like to conquer that place. that place cost me a top-5 finish in the DTM cars this season!

wait. Is Turkey Eurasia? I'm from the US. my geography isn't so hot :)

This series will NOT be going to Turkey....(I'll say no more)

[harvick#1]

Then don't do it.. :D

I had no choice, it was severe engine trouble and damage, or a spin in the sand. stupid AI always at the wrong time.

will it be Istanbul next round

[johnny shell]

ahhh yes... I see.

looks like my excitement got the best of me. running Turkey isn't even an option in these cars it seems! me=stupid! :laugh:

so, I think that leaves a track who's name kinda starts off like what Scrooge likes to say at Christmas time.

[tannat]

so, I think that leaves a track who's name kinda starts off like what Scrooge likes to say at Christmas time.

:laugh:

[tannat]

bumping