Blancpain - Rnd 4 - Spa - 2/26 ***IMPORTANT TRACK CHANGE***

[zedarchitect]

***IMPORTANT TRACK CHANGE***
Due to track version issues brought to our attention by Tony H. we are changing the version of Spa. Please download new version of Spa, available below and in the Downloads section.



Our first 90 minute enduro event will take us to Spa Francorchamps, a track that needs no introduction. Pit strategies and full concentration will play a big part of this event with twice as many points on the line.

Please note, in addition to the track change, we have to stick on schedule for this race. No offense to anyone but it is going to be an extremely late for many drivers. Please be sure to test connectivity to the server in advance. The track change is something I am doing reluctantly, but it would be worse for drivers to experience a poor race due to the track.

DATE: 2/26

TIME: 7:15 PT / 10:15 ET

TRACK: Spa Francorchamps

TRACK LINK: New track HERE. Also in Downloads & Tips thread

QUALIFYING: 15 minutes

RACE LENGTH: - Endurance - 90 minutes

FLAGS: Black Flags Only. Blue Flags will show but no penalty will be issued.

DRIVER AIDS: Auto Clutch

PIT: Driver's choice

FUEL: 2X

TIRES: 2X

DAMAGE: 50%

MECHANICAL FAILURE: Time Scaled

SETUPS: Open

SERVER LIVE: 2/17

[zedarchitect]

Official Results HERE

[Deleted]

Thank you very much, those bumps were disasters waiting to happen

[zedarchitect]

Feb 17, 2014 22:09:26 GMT -8 @apex240 said:

Thank you very much, those bumps were disasters waiting to happen

Thanks for pointing it out to us early. Now, hopefully everyone will get the hint and download/test before next Wednesday

[helios16v]

I'll grab it Wednesday night.

[Deleted]

Feb 18, 2014 11:21:36 GMT -8 helios16v said:

I'll grab it Wednesday night.

Smart ass

[Deleted]

Feb 18, 2014 10:53:14 GMT -8 zedarchitect said:

Feb 17, 2014 22:09:26 GMT -8 @apex240 said:

Thank you very much, those bumps were disasters waiting to happen

Thanks for pointing it out to us early. Now, hopefully everyone will get the hint and download/test before next Wednesday

Your welcome, and here-here lol

[zedarchitect]

I just thought I'd mention that Tony was getting some lift-off at the top of Raidillon (at number 5 below) and had to raise his ride height a click or two to prevent it. Also at the exist of Raidillon on the inside (left) of the curb there is an asphalt "speed bump" that will launch you into next week if you hit it wrong. Avoid it at all costs and maybe even practice hitting it to see what happens. There is a similar looking "speed bump" at the right hand curb where the Kimmel straight begins but I can drive over it without issue.

[Deleted]

2 clicks up front and rear seems to have stopped the bottoming out problem at the bottom (turn 3) and top (turn 5) of this fast section. Stock ride height is too low in the Ferrari 458, this may or may not be a problem with other cars. Testing on full tanks is highly recommended if you want to finish the race!

[zedarchitect]

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN GET ON THE SERVER. Due to the length of the race we are starting quali at 7:15 PST / 10:15 EST SHARP - No Boolsheet

[Deleted]

Had another incident tonight, going to jack the ride height up again & more full fuel testing tomorrow. I guess its set up of the 458 related but 1 out of 40 or so laps the front splitter decides to dig in ?

[Deleted]

Just to let people know, I saw a BMW driven by the AI have the same problem at the bottom of Eau Rouge last night and then hit the wall on the left side going up through this corner. Beware if your running stock or lower ride height and happen to take the wrong line through there, only a half car width too far to the right will send you off track.

[neverender158]

90 minutes tonight at SPA! I am looking forward to this!

[Kelly G]

Have fun tonight all! *sigh*

[zedarchitect]

Thanks, Tony. It's so weird because I've done a ton of laps and only get into trouble if I hit the speed bump at the top of the hill. I've upped my ride height two clicks for insurance though.

REMINDER that we are getting started on time tonight...90 minutes! - I don't know how I will keep the car on track for that long.