rFactor 2 Round 8 Nemuno Ziedas Fast Lap - Wed Nov 2, 2022

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  1. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

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    ROUND 8 NEMUNO ZIEDAS - FAST LAP


    Nemuno Žiedas is a motor racing circuit in Kačerginė, a small town near Kaunas, Lithuania opened in 1960.[1] Lithuanian and Baltic Touring Car Championship rounds are held in Nemuno Žiedas, as well as many professional and amateur events.

    The revamp of the track in 2003 was made with consultancy of Marcel Martin, one of the most respected circuit specialists from the FIA. Two years later he confirmed many positive changes in attempt to ensure the safety of the competitors and spectators.

    The circuit is still considered as a low category venue, with many corners being unsafe due to the lack of gravel traps, armco and poor surface. The frequent accidents of cars and especially motorbikes that led to serious injuries further hurt the reputation of the Lithuanian race track.

    On 20th of September 2020, Arūnas Gečiauskas beat touring car record of the track by making it in 1:09:943


    2017 FastLap Stage1 Nemuno žiedas Race1 | Marius Survilas
     
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  2. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

  3. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

    Practise the pitlane because it is typical.
     
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  4. Rob Swindells

    Rob Swindells Pro Driver

    John, in the video above they start the race after the "chicane of nightmares" (I'm calling it that)

    In the sim the startline is before said nightmare inducing chicanery and we are obliged to go through it at the start. Lest we get a drive through penalty.

    Assume this is how it will be on the server. The chicane is the first corner and we must all file through it in an orderly fashion? :eek:
     
  5. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

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    Drivers briefing


    1. The use of the Esc. key in Qualification
    Use of the Esc key during Qualifying is the equivalent of stopping your car and getting out. This may be done only in your pit stall. There are very few exceptions to this rule. Here are the only two we will currently consider. These exceptions are subject to change at any time:
    1. You run out of fuel in pit lane before reaching your pit stall.
    2. You sustain damage to your car as a result of another driver and cannot make it back to your pit stall. You must prove your qualifying session was wrecked by another driver and that you made an attempt to return to pit lane.

    If you use the Esc key in any location other than your pit stall, your Qualifying session is over and you may not return to the track.

    2. Nemuno Ziedas Conditions
    1) The race will start at 02:00 PM (in-game time of course)
    2) Time acceleration is normal. Fuel and Tires are set to normal.
    3) Cut Track points are set to 7
    4) This race has 100% damage
    5) There is no mandatory pitstop
    6) This event has a standing start

    3. You can find the password for the race server on the Nemuno Ziedas event page.

    4. You can find the server by first typing sro


    5. Unregistering in time if you can't make it.

    6. No-shows (keeping the entry list real)

    If a driver does not show without unregistering for that event or letting us know that he can't make it on the event forum, he will be removed from the series.
    If he is no longer interested in the series, it's fine like it is.
    If he forgot about the event, he can sign up for the series again.


    (You don't have to unregister for the whole series. You can unregister only for the event you can't do.)

    7. Please use the same name in the rFactor 2 game as on our signup list or it won't match in our automated result processing.

    8. Last but not least ... SIMRACINGONLINE wishes you a great race!

    9. If you plan to PROTEST another driver, you have to wait 24 hours counting from the end of the race.

    Any protest filed before that time will be viewed as not received.

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    If you have questions, please ask them below.
     
  6. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

    Yes, in the race session the start will be "before" the chicane. That is always the same as offline.
    When you are unsure, you can always advance the server yourself to the race session and test it.
     
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  7. Rob Swindells

    Rob Swindells Pro Driver

    Well done Phil! A very fine win.
    Well done Neil on an excellent 2nd place.
     
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  8. Neil Wood

    Neil Wood Pro Driver Donator

    Stream VOD

    Wasn't expecting that!

    I love the layout of the track. Reminds me of Mosport with the elevation changes and sweeping turns. That last chicane can get lost though! It was a bit graphically old and could do with some fresh paint but it was enjoyable.

    Surprised we made it through that chicane OK on the first lap, I found out in practice that braking is tricky into there and a touch of the kerb is not great if you want 4 wheels on the ground.

    Sat on the grid and looked around for the starting man... found him just before the green flag dropped and followed the first 3. @Rob Swindells pitted for his drive through and I was left trying to chase the top two that were close together.

    In practice I always struggled to find a good line in and out of the right left chicane in 2nd sector. If you got it wrong you would be over that gravel and kerb which was pretty sticky. A few laps in I saw a puff of gravel dust ahead, when it cleared I saw a mini doing barrel rolls, it was @Kiril Kirilov getting his wings!

    I then just had to keep it out of the gravel myself and not get sucking into the sticky grass, the barriers were always a threat.

    2nd... I'll take it! I hope more drivers can turn up for next round. 6 out of 10 entries?? COME ON PEOPLE!
     
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  9. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

    LOL!
    Poor Kiril ... He had the speed to win this one ... But there are still a few rounds to go!
     
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