FM4: LeMans GTE Pro Endurance Race: Practice Sat. June 2nd, Race Sat. June 9th

[GRD 4 3L]

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Main Event Race Format:   LeMans Endurance Race

Vehicles to be used:   2010+ LeMans GTE Pro Class.  See eligible cars below

Class to be used:   R3 (max 800)

Track/s to be run:    LeMans (with Chicanes)

Laps/Distance/Duration:
              Practice:  3 consecutive "random-grid" 5 laps (~20 minutes) each = 15 laps
              Race:  3 consecutive "random-grid" 10 laps (~40 minutes) each = 30 laps (breaks between)

Special Notes:   No MANUAL clutch.  Full damage.  3 seconds delayed start (this is to minimize 1st corner rush, and to add randomness to the race)

Start Time:   2:30pm Eastern (GMT -5), 11:30am Pacific (GMT -8), 7:30pm Greenwich (GMT 0), for both Qualifying & Race

Winner:  Overall highest lobby points upon completion of 3 runs

Secondary Races and/or games to be played after running Main Event:  Are you kidding me?

To be Sent Invite List; confirmed in Bold:

1.  Tams65
2.  derekthetree
3.  aquiel2k
4.  Medik8d
5.  SUPERNOVADAVE
6.  SROTH88
7.  GRD 4 3L
8.  ShiBorui (Practice only)
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Eligible Cars

Aston Martin:  2 cars
2011 #009 Aston Martin Racing AMR One (DLC), R1-976
2011 #006 Muscle Milk Aston Martin Lola, R1-989

Audi:  3 cars
2011 #2 Audi Sport Team Joest R15++ TDI, R1-981
2011 #2 Audi Sport Team Joest R18 TDI (DLC), R1-986
2011 #4 Forza Motorsport R10 TDI, R1-991

BMW:  2 cars
2011 #79 Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 Art Car, R3-756
2010 Z4 GT3, R3-721

Chevrolet:  3 cars
2010 #89 Intersport Racing Oreca FLM09, R1-910
2010 #55 Level 5 Motorsports Oreca FLM09, R1-910
2010 #99 Green Earth Team Gunnar Oreca FLM09, R1-910

Ferrari:  3 cars
2010 #89 Hankook Team Farnbacher F430GT, R3-763
2010 #83 Risi Competizine F430GT, R3-763
2011 #62 Risi Competizione F458 Italia, R3-763 (makes me drool)

Honda:  1 car
2011 #33 Level 5 Motorsports Lola, R1-947

Jaguar:  1 car
2010 #33 RSR XKR GT, R3-752

Lamborghini:  1 car
2011 #08 West Yokohama Gallardo LP560-4, R3-759 (this is a mean looking car)

Mazda:  1 car
2010 #16 Dyson Racing B09/86, R1-958

Mercedes-Benz:  1 car
2011 #35 Black Falcon SLS AMG GT3, R3-724 (another fine looking car . . .)

Panoz:  1 car
2011 #050 Panoz Racing Abruzzi, R3-759

Peugeot:  1 car
2011 #10 Matmut-Oreca 908, R1-998

Porsche:  4 cars
2011 #045 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR, R3-760
2011 #17 Team Falken 911 GT3-RSR, R3-760
2011 #54 Black Swan Racing 911 GT3 Cup, R3-733
2011 #23 Alex Job Racing 911 GT3 Cup, R3-733

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Interest for LeMans Endurance Race Post

On Saturday, May 26th June 9th, I'm planning on hosting LeMans type endurance race.  I've mentioned it more than once but since it is a big commitment it has never materialized.  Saturday is being targeted so that we can have both NA and EU team members participate.

Finally, I think the time is right and we do not have a EU race planned that Saturday as far as I know.

I'm looking for interest level.  Many of you have shown interest in the past.

There should be at least 3 drivers for each class (R1/R2/R3).  If there are many drivers, then we will split up evenly in 1 or 2 classes.  If there are many drivers, then we could cover all classes.  This race will be 2010 or later cars only.  For older cars it will have to be a separate race.

Race will be held at LeMans modern track, of course, and in shorter heats of 30~40 minutes each so that we can take a break between runs.  It will be at least 1 hour long, no more than 2 hours long (so maybe 3~4 heats to simulate pit stops since FM4 tires wear very slowly and fuel last for so long).

Drop in with your interest in which class you are interested in and your endurance level so that I can organize.

Thank you.

[Tams65]

Hey GRD.  I still have interest in that type of event, but the Memorial Day weekend isn't going to work for me.  Playing mechanic on my son's kart that weekend.

[GRD 4 3L]

Dang, should have checked the dates.  May 26th was the 1st date picked but not the only choice.  I'll change May 26th to tentative.

Actual LeMans is June 16/17 so we can run on June 2nd, June 9th, or even on June 16th (but I would like to watch LeMans on that day).

[derekthetree]

I can't do the 26th either and would be up for this.
After then I should be able to do any saturday

My choice of car would probably be a 911 RSR after next Tuesday!
Otherwise an Audi R1 maybe...

[aquiel2k]

I will join, if it is not to late in the evening (or I'm only an obstacle in your way early in the morning  ).
I think I go with R3 if it's possible, in R2 or R1 I really suck.
My car choice is BMW 2010 Z4 GT3, or the 2011 Ferrari F458 Italia, or ... hmm Lambo?!

[GRD 4 3L]

So many car choices!

Then it's decided.  We will NOT run on May 26th.  We will do some shakedown run on June 2nd, then run the race on June 9th.

[Medik8d]

Sounds interesting, think I will throw my name in for this one. Would like to run R1 class Mazda 787. Although will be checking out the Porches when they hit the DLC. So car choice might change, but really like the Mazda. Glad it was pushed back, will be out of town for memorial, so June works just fine

Medi

[GRD 4 3L]

Medik8d, welcome on board!

For this event, we will be running 2010 or later models. 

We will have classic LeMans after (date not set yet).

[SUPERNOVADAVE]

hey guys.
R class races are my specialty.
let`s rip up some asphalt on the way to winners circle 
count me in.

[GRD 4 3L]

Looks like we have enough people for a race!

[sroth88]

You know I will be there I'll start looking at cars.

[GRD 4 3L]

Official race thread will be announced sometime this week.

June 2nd run is optional and for evaluation only.  Bring your race car for shakedown and compare laptimes.

So that we are not running outrageous cars, the cars will be limited to R3 race cars in FM4 (the real life replicas and no Koenigseggs).

[GRD 4 3L]

Preliminary list of eligible cars:

Aston Martin:  2 cars
2011 #009 Aston Martin Racing AMR One (DLC), R1-976
2011 #006 Muscle Milk Aston Martin Lola, R1-989

Audi:  8 cars
2011 #02, #03, #04, #05, #06 Audi A4 Touring Car, R2-833
2011 #2 Audi Sport Team Joest R15++ TDI, R1-981
2011 #2 Audi Sport Team Joest R18 TDI (DLC), R1-986
2011 #4 Forza Motorsport R10 TDI, R1-991

BMW:  2 cars
2011 #79 Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 Art Car, R3-756
2010 Z4 GT3, R3-721

Chevrolet:  3 cars
2010 #89 Intersport Racing Oreca FLM09, R1-910
2010 #55 Level 5 Motorsports Oreca FLM09, R1-910
2010 #99 Green Earth Team Gunnar Oreca FLM09, R1-910

Ferrari:  3 cars
2010 #89 Hankook Team Farnbacher F430GT, R3-763
2010 #83 Risi Competizine F430GT, R3-763
2011 #62 Risi Competizione F458 Italia, R3-763 (makes me drool)

Honda:  1 car
2011 #33 Level 5 Motorsports Lola, R1-947

Jaguar:  1 car
2010 #33 RSR XKR GT, R3-752

Lamborghini:  1 car
2011 #08 West Yokohama Gallardo LP560-4, R3-759 (this is a mean looking car)

Lexus:  1 car
2010 #1 Petronas Tom's SC430, R2-857

Mazda:  1 car
2010 #16 Dyson Racing B09/86, R1-958

Mercedes-Benz:  1 car
2011 #35 Black Falcon SLS AMG GT3, R3-724 (another fine looking car . . .)

Nissan:  1 car
2010 #12 Calsonic Impul GT-R, R2-859

Panoz:  1 car
2011 #050 Panoz Racing Abruzzi, R3-759

Peugeot:  1 car
2011 #10 Matmut-Oreca 908, R1-998

Porsche:  4 cars
2011 #045 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR, R3-760
2011 #17 Team Falken 911 GT3-RSR, R3-760
2011 #54 Black Swan Racing 911 GT3 Cup, R3-733
2011 #23 Alex Job Racing 911 GT3 Cup, R3-733

Looks like most of them are R3 and R1; not many R2s.

[aquiel2k]

Does this mean no upgrading to PI800?
My 458 Italia in the CG would be my choice, not sure if it is it w/o the upgrade.

[GRD 4 3L]

I have not checked to see how much upgrade is possible on these cars.