User 52121

I drove it a tiny bit but spent more time in the new Ford GT. I found the Ford GT pretty easy to drive and forgiving. Though I haven't really paid attention to what competitive lap times are, for it, either.

The LMP car with the default LeMans setup feels great, until you realize that the 3:36.5 flyer you can throw down with it is a solid 3 seconds off the pace of the faster non-aliens.

User 52121

Ok is anybody down for running tonight before I go schedule something?

krautcars

Any thoughts on track? I might be up for it if we can get some people to join.

dabneyd

I'm down. Did I miss Zolder?

krautcars

Yes, I have really enjoyed driving it, but not at the pace of the others so far. So I'm in a dilemma of what to race now. I really liked the Porsche, but I liked the 40 minutes and longer races. In the Porsche cup race no pit stop is required and people drive pretty crazy in those races.

So it's now do I race the 458 with the Fords and seeing those races being packed with those cars in IMSA and give it a season for people to go to the next shinny thing or do I race the R8 or Mercedes in IMSA.

krautcars

Yea Zolder was two weeks ago and only Jim showed up.

Ascetic

I wish I could join these, but it's too early for me on the west coast.

User 52121

I can re-do Zolder I suppose?

@Ascetic - the actual "race" starts closer to 8:30 central, which should be 6:30 your time....

We do 1:20 of practice and :15 of qualifying.

dabneyd

I mean, if you don't mind. I wanted to do Zolder, but got screwed up because of Memorial day.

Ascetic

Oh, sweet! I should be home in time.

User 52121

Ok - rebooked Zolder. Ascetic - are you a league member already? If not, PM me your iRacing name and I'll add you.

The practice actually starts at 7:15p CDT so that means actual race starts at 8:50p CDT or 6:50 PDT.

Ascetic

Yep, I'm a member already. Thanks!

pyropete125

Im pretty excited, my friend is assembling my pc now, I have my seat, and my fanatec pedals/wheel/shifter is hopefully being shipped this week.

I have a lot to learn, so what does everyone recomend for iracing to start with as a complete total newbie for any racing type game.

If it means anything, I race a 924S/944 and I have raced on Limerock, Loudon, NJMP thundebolt, Thompson, and Stafford. I want to use this simulator to practice and learn new tracks.

Thanks
Pete

User 52121

LimeRock and NJMP are both available in iRacing. Loudon.... maybe? Is it known by another name?

Personally I'd recommend you follow the 'ladder' in the sim. Start with the rookie series (Miatas I think still) then move into the Skip Barber.

The Skip Barber is supposed to be a 'trainer' and thus is a little tricky to drive... but will reinforce good habits.

pyropete125

Loudon is the city where New Hampshire motor speedway is.