Number of posts : 14725 Age : 47 Location : Ferndale, MI USA Registration date : 2011-12-25
Subject: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 3:41
Indianapolis 500
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The winner receives the 12" Gary Bettenhausen Memorial Trophy, pictured above
Additional honors will be given on the forum for Rookie of the Year and the Jigger Award
Race Day Schedule
Sunday May 22nd All participants must have a car booked in the Race Entry List. Only the fastest 33 cars will be allowed to start the race. In the event that less than 33 qualified on May 15th, the remainder of the field will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis on Race Day. In the event that 33 qualified and there were drivers too slow to make the 33 car field, up to three alternates will be named (34th, 35th and 36th fastest) for Race Day, in the case that one or more of the qualified cars do not appear.
All times given are CET
20h00 - Warm up session for race (please select superspeedway configuration) 20h15 - Opening ceremonies and drivers briefing
20h30 - Race Start | 200 laps (after 2 pace laps)
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A training server is now running 24/7 (same password)
The following rules will be observed during the race:
The race will commence via a rolling start behind a pace car with the traditional eleven rows of three. Ben Paulet will be driving the 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Pace Car. The following start procedure will occur:
- The race server is set for 202 laps, the extra two laps being the pace laps. - All drivers, including Ben, join the grid during the countdown; Ben will be lined up in front with the pace car.
- After the countdown, the race clock will start, at which point the admin in charge of the race types "START FORMATION LAP." This is Ben's cue to start the pace laps; the field can roll away ONLY when Ben starts to roll away.
- Drivers are advised to conduct the pace laps in second gear; higher gears produce more turbocharger lag, making it more difficult to maintain grid position.
- Ben, cruising at apx 100 MPH, completes the lap, then starts the 2nd pace lap and at the backstretch the admin types: "HOLD FORMATION, GREEN NEXT TIME AROUND" so that everybody gets close, 3-wide and ready.
- Exiting turn 4 Ben leaves for the pits and the admin types "GREEN FLAG"
- This will be the only occasion where the pace car is on the track during the event.
No full course yellows will be used in this race.
No pit speed limit will be enforced, but drivers are advised to enter and exit the pits in a careful manner.
Pit Entry and Exit Procedures
During the race, cars entering the pits must fade left briefly on the backstretch to signal their intent to pit. This rule will only apply if a car or cars are running immediately behind the pitting car. Failure to follow this procedure could result in a post-race penalty.
During the race, cars exiting the pits must keep all four wheels under the yellow and white lines until they exit turn two, then they can blend into race traffic. Failure to follow this procedure could result in a post-race penalty.
Behaviour on track
A few behaviour rules :
- as for all HSO races, it is required you use your real name both in-game and on the forum. Thank you.
- Chatting is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN in race session. It is allowed in qualifying sessions for technical issues only.
- Drive Through : If a driver has to do a drive through, even if there is no pit lane speed limit, he has to drive through the pitlane at 100km/h max (60mph). If he doesn't respect this, he will get a 30s penalty at the end of the race.
- If you have a spin on the course, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure the track is sufficiently clear before you rejoin the race.
- If you have an accident that you cannot recover from (lost wheel), please hit escape immediately so as to minimize the chance of involving other cars.
- Respect the red light at the end of the pitlane.
Application and Interpretation of the Regulations
The admins alone are qualified to solve any problems raised by the application and the interpretation of the present regulations.
Indianapolis 500 Grid
Inside Row 1
Middle Row 1
Outside Row 1
12 - A. Forster
McLaren C-Offy
199.638 mph
8 - J. Fitch
Eagle 73-Offy
199.601 mph
11 - M. Becnel
Parnelli-Offy
199.459 mph
Inside Row 2
Middle Row 2
Outside Row 2
1 - J. White
Parnelli-Offy
199.436 mph
60 - P. Blom
Eagle 72-Offy
199.346 mph
48 - R. Riddall
Eagle 73-Offy
199.239 mph
Inside Row 3
Middle Row 3
Outside Row 3
4 - A. Ibañez
Parnelli-Offy
198.975 mph
3 - D. Jaques
McLaren A-Offy
198.038 mph
86 - D. Schurer
McLaren B-Offy
196.789 mph
Inside Row 4
Middle Row 4
Outside Row 4
20 - D. Sabre
Eagle 72-Offy
196.717 mph
2 - J. Maattanen
Eagle 72-Offy
196.710 mph
16 - R. Coxon
Eagle 72-Offy
196.699 mph
Inside Row 5
Middle Row 5
Outside Row 5
6 - M. Lacina
Eagle 72-Offy
196.130 mph
34 - F. Remmen
Eagle 72-Offy
195.575 mph
35 - S. Urick
Eagle 72-Offy
195.446 mph
Inside Row 6
Middle Row 6
Outside Row 6
73 - M. Janak
Eagle 72-Offy
195.304 mph
18 - P. Hlavac
Eagle 72-Offy
195.081 mph
21 - R. Jereb Eagle 72-Offy 194.786 mph
Inside Row 7
Middle Row 7
Outside Row 7
62 - G. Ryon Eagle 72-Offy 194.737 mph
7 - G. Corliss McLaren C-Offy 193.478 mph
40 - P. Le pihive Eagle 72-Offy 192.944 mph
Inside Row 8
Middle Row 8
Outside Row 8
66 - M. Chapman Eagle 72-Offy 192.141 mph
77 - Y. Plaçais McLaren A-Offy 191.887 mph
44 - R. Wilks Eagle 72-Foyt 190.643 mph
Inside Row 9
Middle Row 9
Outside Row 9
24 - J. Kowalski Kingfish 73-Offy 190.502 mph
89 - J. Bos McLaren A-Offy 189.980 mph
28 - J. Acerclinth Kenyon-Coyote 188.920 mph
Inside Row 10
Middle Row 10
Outside Row 10
19 - M. Drechsler Eagle 72-Foyt 188.879 mph
14 - J.Fredriksson Coyote Mk4-Foyt 188.765 mph
5 - S. Wattman McLaren C-Offy 188.676 mph
Inside Row 11
Middle Row 11
Outside Row 11
98 - L. Simpson Eagle 72-Offy 188.375 mph
23 - L. Tiengou Eagle 72-Chevy 188.317 mph
27 - C. Navonne* Vollstedt 73-Offy 186.785 mph *Alternate 1
Race Day Alternates
Alternate 2
Alternate 3
15 - J. Knowles
McLaren C-Offy
186.574 mph
84 - O. Andersen
Coyote Mk4-Foyt
186.528 mph
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Jason White Racing Legend
Number of posts : 14725 Age : 47 Location : Ferndale, MI USA Registration date : 2011-12-25
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 3:42
Please confirm between now and race day. Three alternates are named, so if you are in the 33-car field and cannot make the race, please post here so the alternates can get a chance to race.
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Jason Fitch Pro Driver
Number of posts : 664 Age : 44 Location : Frankfort, IN Registration date : 2015-04-18
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 3:57
Jason White Racing Legend
Number of posts : 14725 Age : 47 Location : Ferndale, MI USA Registration date : 2011-12-25
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 4:02
Hopefully I'll last more than 20 laps this year.
Dana Schurer Experienced Driver
Number of posts : 357 Age : 36 Location : Portland, OR, USA Registration date : 2015-04-19
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 4:16
Mike Becnel Racing Legend
Number of posts : 4741 Age : 56 Location : Sugar Land, TX, USA Registration date : 2012-06-24
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 4:30
Grats to Alan and Jason F on the 1 and 2 spots.
Now the hard part begins.
Jason White Racing Legend
Number of posts : 14725 Age : 47 Location : Ferndale, MI USA Registration date : 2011-12-25
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 4:47
For those who are not series regulars -- now begins the work of building a race setup. It is not a simple matter of adding 75 gallons of methanol to the qualy set and turning the boost down. Ideally you need to find a compromise setup that starts with a mild push and ends mildly loose. Also, practicing in traffic this week is a must.
Martin Lacina Experienced Driver
Number of posts : 475 Age : 43 Location : Czech Republic Registration date : 2016-02-16
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 5:58
I have to test not only the car setup but also endurance of my ass. 2.5 hours on a chair in one position will be the main problem. Any rest will be only in the pit. But im looking forward.
Jason White Racing Legend
Number of posts : 14725 Age : 47 Location : Ferndale, MI USA Registration date : 2011-12-25
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 6:24
I know it's an anachronism, but I will be listening to the Delta Force theme on repeat this week
Jan Kowalski Pro Driver
Number of posts : 777 Age : 34 Location : Germany Registration date : 2008-11-28
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 6:36
Richard Coxon Racing Legend
Number of posts : 16590 Age : 37 Location : Sheffield, England Registration date : 2012-06-29
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 8:07
I'll be there
Alberto Ibañez Racing Legend
Number of posts : 16788 Age : 121 Location : International Simracing Organisation Registration date : 2010-09-17
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 9:10
Quote :
I have to test not only the car setup but also endurance of my ass
Enjoy it!
David Sabre Racing Legend
Number of posts : 5340 Age : 60 Location : england Registration date : 2012-02-25
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 10:00
Jacob Fredriksson Racing Legend
Number of posts : 1047 Age : 34 Location : Sweden Registration date : 2014-01-15
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 10:05
Okay, so how do you actually win this thing? Turn 1, lap 1, right?
Also, at least in Texas (can't remember Trenton) a lot of people blew up their engines on the pace lap and got the starting procedure restarted. What about Mulligans here?
Michael Drechsler Pro Driver
Number of posts : 671 Age : 46 Location : Aachen, Germany Registration date : 2016-03-11
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 11:41
Middle position in my line, not the most comfortable position for me...
James Knowles Pro Driver
Number of posts : 757 Age : 55 Location : USA Registration date : 2012-04-16
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 12:36
Jason White wrote:
For those who are not series regulars -- now begins the work of building a race setup. It is not a simple matter of adding 75 gallons of methanol to the qualy set and turning the boost down. Ideally you need to find a compromise setup that starts with a mild push and ends mildly loose. Also, practicing in traffic this week is a must.
Since you have so much free time Jason......a race set for the McLaren....s'il vous plait?
Mick Chapman Pro Driver
Number of posts : 695 Age : 58 Location : Wales/Pays de Galles Registration date : 2014-01-04
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 12:54
François Remmen Pro Driver
Number of posts : 880 Age : 44 Location : Netherlands Registration date : 2012-12-22
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 13:03
Ludovic Tiengou Racing Legend
Number of posts : 2986 Age : 56 Location : Grenoble far away from Brittany, France Registration date : 2008-12-12
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 13:35
After scratching a spot on the grid I decently can't miss the race
Juha Bos Racing Legend
Number of posts : 1687 Age : 37 Location : Belgium Registration date : 2016-05-11
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 13:36
Martin Lacina wrote:
I have to test not only the car setup but also endurance of my ass. 2.5 hours on a chair in one position will be the main problem. Any rest will be only in the pit. But im looking forward.
You can joke about it but I spent time finding a suitable cushion for my bucket seat and lowered the position of my screen to avoid racing with a sore back or neck.
Jason White wrote:
For those who are not series regulars -- now begins the work of building a race setup. It is not a simple matter of adding 75 gallons of methanol to the qualy set and turning the boost down.
I'll just use the qualy set and pit every dozen laps.
Time to get to work!
Ludovic Tiengou Racing Legend
Number of posts : 2986 Age : 56 Location : Grenoble far away from Brittany, France Registration date : 2008-12-12
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 13:42
A good thing with the Chevy is that there's not a lot of work to do to adapt the quali set to a race set. It's almost similar in every way
Jason White Racing Legend
Number of posts : 14725 Age : 47 Location : Ferndale, MI USA Registration date : 2011-12-25
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 13:57
James Knowles wrote:
Since you have so much free time Jason......a race set for the McLaren....s'il vous plait?
Actually, this week will be tight. Talk to your cohort Mr. Corliss, I'm sure the two of you can come up with something comfy for 500 miles.
Jason White Racing Legend
Number of posts : 14725 Age : 47 Location : Ferndale, MI USA Registration date : 2011-12-25
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 13:59
Jacob Fredriksson wrote:
Okay, so how do you actually win this thing? Turn 1, lap 1, right?
We've got a comedian over here.
Jacob Fredriksson wrote:
Also, at least in Texas (can't remember Trenton) a lot of people blew up their engines on the pace lap and got the starting procedure restarted. What about Mulligans here?
We are not going to do restarts. Everyone needs to practice getting away from the grid so they don't eff things up for others around them.
Jacob Fredriksson Racing Legend
Number of posts : 1047 Age : 34 Location : Sweden Registration date : 2014-01-15
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 14:08
Jason White wrote:
Jacob Fredriksson wrote:
Okay, so how do you actually win this thing? Turn 1, lap 1, right?
We've got a comedian over here.
Jacob Fredriksson wrote:
Also, at least in Texas (can't remember Trenton) a lot of people blew up their engines on the pace lap and got the starting procedure restarted. What about Mulligans here?
We are not going to do restarts. Everyone needs to practice getting away from the grid so they don't eff things up for others around them.
Good. There are no excuses for f-up's under pace laps.
Yves Plaçais Racing Legend
Number of posts : 1981 Age : 63 Location : Angers, France. Registration date : 2008-12-18
Subject: Re: Round 4 - Indianapolis (May 22nd) Mon 16 May 2016 - 14:35
- Exiting turn 4 Ben leaves for the pits and the admin types "GREEN FLAG"
Question : peut-on doubler, ou se faire doubler avant la ligne une fois le "GREEN FLAG" affiché ?