2 hour endurance championship

[idlewillo]

2 hour endurance challenge.

Following on from the enjoyable test events around Le Mans I have decided to run my own endurance championship which will run as follows.

Tracks and dates.

Tuesday 26-01-10 Le Mans (New circuit) R2 class cars
Tuesday 23-02-10 Road America R2 class cars
Tuesday 27-04-10 Sebring * R2 class cars
Tuesday 25-05-10 Silverstone Grand Prix R2 class cars
Tuesday 29-06-10 Mugello R2 class cars
Tuesday 27-07-10 Le Mans (old circuit) Classic race car

• Could be changed depending on DLC content

Cars.

The following cars are eligible

3 Racing Corvette C5.R
4 Racing Corvette C6.R (both versions)
5 Astra
6 Superflo Supra
007 DBR9
008 DBR9
009 DBR9
11 Ferrari 550
12 Calsonic Skyline
25 Eclispe Advan Supra
35 Yellowhat YMS supra
50 Racing Corvette C5.R
72 Ferrari 550
88 Ferrari 550

(Basically front engine rear wheel drive but not DTM cars)

In the first 5 races cars must be stock and only 1 person can use any one car so we can’t have 7 Corvettes all in the same paint. You will need 2 cars to complete the championship.

Race 6 will use tuned (max tune PI S635) and painted classic cars of your own choice from the following list. Although you will need to upgrade I am banning any engine or aspiration swaps. No AERO and rear wheel drive are compulsory, other wise anything goes. The following cars are eligible and multiple entrees are ok.


57 250 Testa Rossa
61 E Type
64 250 GTO
65 Cobra Daytona Coupe
65 Cobra 427/SC
66 GT40
67 Miura P400
69 Charger Daytona Hemi

I may allow later cars from the 70’s, maybe - if there is a car you want to use beg and I may allow it no promises tho.

Rules.

The grid will be formed in a reverse true skill grid with a 3 second delay start. Traction control and stability will be forced off.

The winner of each race will be the one who completes the furthest distance within the 2 hour time limit. Damage will be set to limited and tires and fuel will be on however full damage will be on for the classic race together with no racing line....

Points will not be awarded however your race distance in miles will be added together for all races and the champion will be the person who has covered the most miles over the six 2 hour races.

If you are unable to race in all events you will be able to nominate 1 reserve driver to drive for you, however using your reserve driver will give you a 3 mile penalty.
Race lobby will open at 8:15pm and the race will start @ 8:30pm and as usual gentlemanly rules regarding offs and harsh moves. Final race sign up will be 24hours before the 1st race and so on for the 2nd and on, anyone who signs up to race and does not show will be deducted 20 miles from there overall score.
Sorry to be harsh but I really want people who can commit to the full season, obviously people who have arranged for a stand in will not be penalised. Please think long and hard before committing to race as I expect all racers to contribute to making this an enjoyable and fair event.

Prizes.

1st 12 month XBOX live subscription + 2100 XBOX points
Yup you read that right big championship big prize
2nd 4200 XBOX points
3rd 2100 XBOX points

Also smaller prizes for everyone that completes the full championship - and prizes for anyone who fills in for a main driver.

Edited by idlewillo on Monday 19th April 15:02

[idlewillo]

The Final Standings -

-	gamertag	round 1	round 2	round 3	round 4	round 5	round 6	total	ave speed
1st	Idle	264.09	242.89	223.30	219.60	222.26	252.47	1424.61	118.72mph
2nd	GT Kodiak	257.20	241.09	219.07	215.60	220.81	261.26	1415.03	117.92mph
3rd	Cerbraus	252.06	240.40	222.71	219.59	217.33	260.45	1412.54	117.71mph
4th	Curry Burns	264.37	236.81	209.30	219.60	217.33	255.10	1409.50	117.45mph
5th	Alexhoc	257.25	242.27	209.30	215.42	217.33	256.17	1397.74	116.48mph
6th	Muzwez	252.06	230.17	223.23	215.42	219.55	251.04	1391.47	115.96mph
7th	Tim2100	259.36	224.49	219.09	215.87	219.56	236.89	1375.26	114.61mph
8th	Flyingbanna	252.06	232.57	209.3	215.42	221.21	236.89	1367.45	113.95mph

1st place equivalent to driving from John o Groats to Milan (nearly).

Edited by idlewillo on Wednesday 30th June 10:31

Edited by idlewillo on Wednesday 28th July 12:12

[idlewillo]

I will be running the 008 Aston and the 69 Daytona Charger

Once we get some interest i will start a table.

Edited by idlewillo on Monday 4th January 12:02

[idlewillo]

Starting to get some interest. Muz r2 cars not r3.
don't worry to much about the classic cars you don't have to commit until 1 week before the final race which could give you chance to save up.

[idlewillo]

I was thinking of running an unofficial test session tonight if anyone fancies it. Going to do 10 or 12 laps at each circuit to see how it feels. Only the R2 cars tho not the classics. Should be around at about 8:30pm.

[idlewillo]

Ok table time. No rush yet tho

no	Gamer tag	R2 Car Choice	Classic Car Choice
1	Idlewillo	Aston Martin 009	69 Daytona Charger

[idlewillo]

sidaorb said:

Chris any chance we can have a two man 'team', I can only make the 1st 3 rounds, not the second 3 and wonder if I could split the drive with another PHer.

Ok then just because its you.

[idlewillo]

GT Kodiak said:

Idle? Can we use the Mustang Boss as our classic?

Call that begging. Sure you can do better

[idlewillo]

8:15 to 8:30 start. Classic car rules on first page.

[idlewillo]

no	Gamertag	Yes
1	Idlewillo	yes
2	Alexhoc
3	MuzWez
4	Tim2100
5	Curry Burns
6	ih8thisname
7	BAZZA50cal
8	Rolling moss
9	GT Kodiak

If more than 8 want in first week lobby will be first come first served which will decide who races for the whole season, you have been warned.

Edited by idlewillo on Thursday 21st January 09:07

[idlewillo]

Oh and I would like to thank everyone for entering into the spirit of this by not picking any of the cars that were obviously better after that test session. Thanks guys.

Edited by idlewillo on Thursday 21st January 09:10

[idlewillo]

GT Kodiak said:

Still running the "Each person must have a unique car" rule?

Does that apply to the classics as well?

no

[idlewillo]

GT Kodiak said:

is that...

no, no

or just...

no






no?

Ok pay attention……can you all hear at the back…….good then I will begin, Only 1 of each R2 car may be used however some people (idiots Curry) have expressed an interest in painting the standard car of their choice with their own paint scheme which I have allowed (to save any temper tantrums) but still only 1 of that car can be on the grid. I note that someone is trying to use the same car as me which will not be allowed, 2 009 Astons will not be allowed.
Classic cars will be built to the required standard and painted in your own paint scheme (hopefully retro classic type stuff) and because some of the cars in this class are very expensive I am allowing multiple entrees so 3 GT40’s will be acceptable, I also note that someone has picked a car not on my list or has been begged for. Unless I have a bloody good reason this will not be allowed. So lets recap 1 of each R2 car and any car from the classic list.

Edited by idlewillo on Thursday 21st January 11:54

[idlewillo]

There should be 3 or 4 different 550 available. Althought i would be nice to have a vet in the compmight change my car?????

Will check tonight.

Edited by idlewillo on Thursday 21st January 10:21

Edited by idlewillo on Thursday 21st January 10:26

[idlewillo]

I will be sticking around after tonights racing for a bit of testing myself so will answer questions then.

[idlewillo]

Curry Burns said:

I'll jump into the Astra if you want

Only if you like been in gravel traps

[idlewillo]

GT Kodiak said:

I seem to remember Idle stipulating repeatedly that the cars are stock setup/tune.

[idlewillo]

I would like to thank everyone again for entering into the spirit of this by not picking any of the cars that were obviously better after that test session. Thanks guys.

[idlewillo]

no no no and no.

[idlewillo]