Zolder

An exciting race and a total wash out. The Belgian weather was once again unpredictable after being overcast through out qualifying and for the first half of the race the weather broke in a big way around lap 19 with pit stops happening around lap 20/22 the rain gradually getting heavier in to a full blown storm. 

Congratulations to Fry-Diz nabbing the victory on the very last lap

 Streams from this race.

Round 2

Zolder

18/04/17

50 Laps 

Built in 1963 Zolder is a 2.5 mile undulating circuit that has held the F1 Belgium Grand Prix on 10 occasions during the 70’s and 80’s.

The circuit starts with a fast 90 degree left hand bend which has plenty of run off but is a fairly insignificant corner.

Moving from the right to left to immediately go into the technical Sterrenwachtbocht it’s important to brake on the straight so as to have a settled car for the corner, this will also lead to a much quicker exit. Kanaalbocht follows next and shouldn’t require too much braking as it’s flat with a smooth turn in. Under the footbridge and it’s another fast 90 degree bend this time to the right, although relatively simple it’s important to not over cook the exit as the run off isn’t great.

Out of Bianchibocht it’s a very fast up hill approach to the Chicane which is much tighter than it looks. The exit of the Chicane the circuit starts to rise steeply so it’s important to be on the power as you exit. The kerbs can hold water in the wet so it’s advisable to stay off them unless it’s dry. Over the brow of a hill and into a steep downhill section to the left hander Sacramentshelling where a late entry is important, the apex being on the very last kerb as you exit. Move the car over to the left ready for the entry into Villeneuvebocht which has a dip on the right entry and camber change half way through. This chicane was put in after the sad death of Gilles Villeneuve in the Belgium Grand Prix. Obviously much safer now but it’s a bit fussy although good fun in an Elise. It’s then pretty much flat out into the right hander of Terlamenbocht which presents a good challenge.

The circuit then rises before dropping away into Bolderbergbochy which has a very fast approach and requires heavy braking to avoid the service road and gravel traps. It’s important not to run too wide on the exit but keeping to the right will mean a chance of straight lining the following Jochen Rindtbocht chicane. It’s slightly uphill again and under a bridge, this section has a tunnel affect as sides are close and the Jacky Ickxbocht complex at it’s end is fairly blind until the last moments. A left then right with camber change in-between it’s important to get the exit right and lifting on the exit is advised against. A slight uphill and that’s a lap of Zolder complete.

 http://www.motorsportdays.com/tracks/zolder/

 Round 1 Monza Results

Congratulations to Drew for taking overall victory in his first race at the Kerb Clippers and to Bajny for the PRO win.

 

Round 1 Monza GP

Autodromo Nazionale Monza GP

11/04/17

44 laps

 

The first round of the Kerb Clipper Sim Racing World GT Championship takes us to Italy and to historic Monza. A tricky circuit to get right thanks to its long straights favoring low down force setups.

‘La Pista Magica’ – ‘the magic track’ is how Monza is referred to by Italians. The ferocious speed of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza encapsulates the spirit of the sport like no other circuit and requires the drivers to be on the absolute limit throughout the race weekend. Steeped in history and universally loved by Formula One fans, Monza has hosted the most Grands Prix in the sport’s entirety.

http://www.lightsoutblog.com/2016/08/31/monza-ultimate-track-guide/ 

 
 

 

 

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Continuing on from the success of the British GT the Kerb Clippers will be taking their GT3 machinery to the best tracks Project cars has to offer from all around the world.
Moving to Tuesday nights
The Championship will consist of 8 races over 8 weeks
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7:30: 1 Hour Free Practice
8:30: 20min qualifying, 250km Race (about 1hour 20mins track dependant)
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Lobby Settings

Weather:
Real/random, Sync to race
(Works off real weather forecast for that day, announced just before qualifying)

Damage:
Full

Mechanical failures:
On

Tyre ware:
Real

Fuel:
Real

Assists:
Real

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Autodromo Nazionale Monza GP
11/04/17
44 laps

Zolder
18/04/17
50 laps

Nurburgring Combined
25/04/17
10 laps

Road America
02/05/17
39 laps

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
09/04/17
60 laps

Sonoma Raceway GP
16/04/07
60 laps

Sakitto GP
23/04/17
47 laps

Ruapuna Park GP
30/04/17
50 laps

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