AC RDGTC Round 4 - Imola - Sunday 19th March 2023

Interslice · Mar 16, 2023

Welcome to Round 5 of the Assetto Corsa RD Racing Club GT Championship. For the fourth round we are heading to Imola!

Join us!

This is the place to be for relaxed, friendly racing and our events are open to everybody from rookies to the seasoned pros. You will always find people around your level to battle with, so jump on in!

If you need any help don't hesitate to ask on discord before the race, or right here on the forum! We are always happy to help.

All race department premium members using their full real name in the forum, in game and discord can sign up for this Championship.

Need a warm-up beforehand or want to start online racing at a gentler pace? There is an MX-5/Abarth event on every Wednesday. We also run a practice server all week for both events.

Practice/Race Server: Racedepartment.com Server 4 (Netherlands)
20:00 CET, 19:00 UTC | 80 minutes - Official Practice
21:20 CET, 20:20 UTC) | 20 minutes - Qualification
21:40 CET, 20:40 UTC) | 60 minutes - Race

Cars :

Race Sim Studio DLC is required for this event

Lister Storm GT (0kg/0%)
Dodge Viper GTS-R (0kg/0%)
Ferrari Maranello GTS 550 (20kg/50%)
Lambo Murcielago R-GT (15kg/25%)
Saleen S7R (30kg/40%)
Ferrari Maranello 575 GTC (10kg/10%)

https://racesimstudio.sellfy.store/p/gt-pack/

Required extra content
Real names update - Install extracted rss_gt_data_real_names_v6 to X:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\assettocorsa\content\cars
To join the server you will need to copy replace the 'data.acd' files on your PC with those in the real names link below as discussed here and here

Additional Skins -
Pack 1, 2, 3, 4

Event details:

Track: Imola
Pit stop: Mandatory (Between 10 and 50 minutes)
Track Temps: 20C Air / 25C Track
Track Condition: Clear, Light wind
Damage: 10%
Assists: Factory
Standing Start: Jump Start = Drive through penalty

Useful Links:

RaceDepartment Discord: click here
Guide to discord volumes and push to talk
Recommended apps: Helicorsa + Top/Centre Flags or AC_Flags
Tracks, Cars, Apps Installation Guide: click here
Racing Club Rules: click here
Incident Reporting: click here

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https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/2023-rd-ac-racing-club-gt-championship-registration.254282/

Interslice · Mar 16, 2023

A message to all Drivers

If you run off track, you must check to see that its clear before you re enter the track. Always try to re-enter the track parallel to the racing line. Stay off the racing line until you are up to race speed and do not block any fast approaching car.

When joining the track from the pits, remain (all 4 wheels) inside the white line and stay off the racing line until you are up to speed.

During qualification, do not race on your out lap, let other drivers by. Caution exiting the pits.

Golden Rule

If you are at fault for a collision, spinning someone or sending them off track, and carry on like nothing happened, you take the risk of being banned for up to 30 days.
Instead, you should always wait for the affected drivers, let them retake the position and carry on racing.

Track limits

No more than 2 wheels over the white/yellow line without a full lift off the throttle pedal.

Penalties

A championship gives us the opportunity to deduct points or add time as a penalty. Below are the penalties for this championship. Please report incidents to the host. That will help to maintain the high standards of driving we are accustomed to in all club events. For multiple unsafe actions within a single reported incident, the time penalties and point deductions are cumulative.

Golden Rule: if you break the Golden Rule, all points may be deducted for that race. Normal procedure via formal report and internal discussion within RD staff if there's an disagreement.
Unsafe overtake/defending or dive bomb: 5/10/30 second penalties.
Track Limits: 5/10/30 second penalties for gaining an advantage outside of tracks limits.
Ignoring blue flag: 2 points taken off for each incident.
Dangerous Driving: 2+ points may be also deducted for any unsafe actions causing an incident (e.g. unsafe rejoin/unsafe pit exit/swerving on the straight etc.)
All reported incidents and penalties to be judged by host (Brian) and co-host (Han) via the usual PM system. Gentlemanly actions, or otherwise, after an incident may effect the final penalty awarded.

See here for a general guide on rules of racing and some examples of incidents that could result in a penalty.

See you on track!

Kek700 · Mar 16, 2023

Kek700 said:
I have decided to ban myself for the next 2 races as it was reported. and not electronically done.

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After chatting with Rasmus , have decided to be lenient on myself considering the amounts of track cuts in this race. I will start both races from the back of the grid as punishment of being the worst perpetrator.

Reik Major · Mar 16, 2023

Kek700 said:
After chatting with Rasmus , have decided to be lenient on myself considering the amounts of track cuts in this race. I will start both races from the back of the grid as punishment of being the worst perpetrator.

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Nice gesture mate. But I'm not sure if it's really necessary.

RasmusP · Mar 16, 2023

Yeah, you already got your points reduced and you acknowledged cutting a little bit too much and apologized.
So really no need to start from the back imo

But if it's fun for you, then do it and have some nice battles while getting closer to the podium

dbx71 · Mar 16, 2023

Hi Brian;
Not sure if you need to be signed up for the entire championship in order to participate in these races, but if not, and if you have any drivers drop out and/or if you're looking for cars to fill the grid, I can try to make this one on Sunday (in a 550).

Let me know. Thx!

Kek700 · Mar 16, 2023

If it had been the stupid electronics I would have ignored it, but it was reported, so for me it is not the same. I have got a hessian sack that is particularly itchy plus some exstreamly tight fitting shoes, and a large G clamp to flattened headphones to my head further emphasis my punishment.

Interslice · Mar 16, 2023

dbx71 said:
Hi Brian;
Not sure if you need to be signed up for the entire championship in order to participate in these races, but if not, and if you have any drivers drop out and/or if you're looking for cars to fill the grid, I can try to make this one on Sunday (in a 550).

Let me know. Thx!

Hi Dominic. Yep, there is space. I'll add you now in a bit. There are one or two getting the boot, that havn't showed up for a race yet.

Edit
You're in now. Check your inbox for the race/practice server password. See you Sunday

dbx71 · Mar 17, 2023

Interslice said:
Hi Dominic. Yep, there is space. I'll add you now in a bit. There are one or two getting the boot, that havn't showed up for a race yet.

Edit
You're in now. Check your inbox for the race/practice server password. See you Sunday

Awesome! And thanks for the purple livery--love it! Sunday it is...

H_Belane · Mar 18, 2023

A perhaps somewhat silly question before race day.

Can you somehow get the M tires into the green in terms of temperature? Am I possibly the only one who races with cold blue tires?

I know that sounds stupid.

Alfred Wayne · Mar 18, 2023

My mediums aren't getting too hot either. Not that I have much of a choice, softs on the Viper only stay "good" for about 8 laps or so according to my tire app. Will need to give that a go more tomorrow during practice and see if I can push it to 30min though

RasmusP · Mar 18, 2023

Yeah the softs don't last long enough and the mediums stay cool.
I've found that a bit of over-turning helps the fronts and putting the Diff to 0-5% and then pushing the throttle a bit in the easier to control corners helps the inside rear tyre.

It's not faster though.. You just get more grip to react to things happening.

dbx71 · Mar 18, 2023

H_Belane said:
A perhaps somewhat silly question before race day.

Can you somehow get the M tires into the green in terms of temperature? Am I possibly the only one who races with cold blue tires?

Same happens to me with M tires. They never go to green. I guess that’s the way it is.

The Almighty Snark · Mar 19, 2023

Hey Brian, if there's a reserve spot left over or if someone has to cancel then I can join tonight!

Great combo too, I suppose every has gotten sufficient practice during the BoP testing here

Interslice · Mar 19, 2023

The Almighty Snark said:
Hey Brian, if there's a reserve spot left over or if someone has to cancel then I can join tonight!

Great combo too, I suppose every has gotten sufficient practice during the BoP testing here

I think you are in already?

The Almighty Snark · Mar 19, 2023

Excellent! Though I did sign up as a reserve driver for this season since I didn't expect to be able to make all races. Then again, still no new schedule at work so we keep trucking along

EDIT: Was going to be back in time after picking up a package but the pickup time has shifted an hour later... I might make it but I fear not! Imagine me like Gandalf at Helms deep if I make it in time

Partick Eaton · Mar 19, 2023

Sorry I have to pull out of this race.

Have fun!

RasmusP · Mar 19, 2023

I have to pull out

Slight pain everywhere, hopefully not the beginning of catching the flu

I'll have an eye on the results! Practiced quite a bit until I didn't improve anymore.

I wish you all a great race!
But I should just go to bed when qualy would start

H_Belane · Mar 19, 2023

That was an exhausting race. Started well, was able to overtake a car and then the fear of Acque Minerale came right away. I have "loved" this curve since I was a child. And just like back then, I once left her unplanned. That was on the lap after the pit stop, so Thomas was able to overtake me with his pit stop without seeing me. Probably better like this. It would have happened at some point on the track anyway. Richard must have had an internet problem when he disappeared in front of me. As a result, fifth place instead of sixth for me.

Congrats on the podium, great event as always!

Programmer_Rich · Mar 20, 2023

H_Belane said:
That was an exhausting race. Started well, was able to overtake a car and then the fear of Acque Minerale came right away. I have "loved" this curve since I was a child. And just like back then, I once left her unplanned. That was on the lap after the pit stop, so Thomas was able to overtake me with his pit stop without seeing me. Probably better like this. It would have happened at some point on the track anyway. Richard must have had an internet problem when he disappeared in front of me. As a result, fifth place instead of sixth for me.

Congrats on the podium, great event as always!

Yes was having a great race with you and Laurent until my Internet dropped out, yet again. Really need to find the source of this problem and get it fixed! Will be checking the router and modem logs today to see what I can discover.