"The 24 'Laps' of Le Mans" 1/2/2010

Thanks to Antony and the HSO crew for a great Season GTP. We at FSB Endurance Racing would like to invite all of you to a post season event at Le Mans. A 24 lap exhibition race around the greatest road course we get to enjoy. The roster is open to all HSO and FSB GTP Drivers. I can assure you the same sportsmanship and clean driving practices seen here this season. If this great event fits into your schedule please come on out and have some fun with us. Our server will be available for testing quite often between the Mexico City race and the new year. We will try to do a re-broadcast following the event as well.



"The 24 'Laps' of Le Mans" presented by FSB Endurance Racing 1/2/2010

When: Saturday 1/2/2010 (2nd January 2010): hello:: Field:: hello:
Server: FSBRACING.COM3
[b] IP: 74.63.219.98:33550 [/ b]
Password:
Hosts: Jray and Milt
Track: Le Mans 2008 (vte09Lemans08)
http://fsbracing.com/files/Tracks/vte09-Lemans2008.zip
Track Opens: [b] 4:00 PM EST (USA) [/ b]
Practice Length: 60 min
Qualifying: [b] 5:00 PM EST (USA) [/ b]
Happy Hour: 10 Min
Race Length: [b] 24 frame [/ b]
Damage: Moderate
Double File Restarts: OFF
Yellow Flags: Off
Pit Frequency: 1X
Hardcore: Assists off - driving view optional
Setups: Open
Weather: [b] 70 * Clear Wind 0 [/ b]
Classes: GTP (Sauber and Jaguar) LTS (Toyota and Mazda)
Open to: [b] All FSB Drivers who reserve a spot there and the GTP HSO drivers who sign in below. [/ B]
Driver Changes Required: [b] None [/ b]
Start: Single file 0.5 - 1.0
For Files: Email to fsbracing@yahoo.com when ready. A zip file will be hosted / emailed the night before the event.

[b] This is a non-points exhibition where you all can run as any you like. [/ B] Go for the overall or just the lights win. See if you can finish first and foremost. We are offering two classes to shake things up a bit. Lets have some fun!

Should be near 1.5 - 2 hours long. Very short.

Please post here if you might expect. Also a car number, and class choice will be appreciated.

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[b] GTP (C = B = Sauber and Jaguar) [/ b]

.. # 0 Milt Minter Jr (Rothmans Racing Porsche FSB) Chassis C
.. # 9 Larry Krupp (Rothmans Racing Porsche FSB) Chassis C
.. # 11 - Andre Legunzad (Jaguar) Chassis B
.. # 17 Troy Null (Aston Martin Jaguar) Chassis B
.. # 24 Jerry Huffman (Rothmans Racing Porsche FSB) Chassis C)
.. # 27 Toby Margison (Miller Lite Sauber) Chassis C
. # 40 Terry Hall (Jaguar) Chassis B
.. # 43 Matt Watkins (Ole 'Pinky Porsche) Chassis B
.. # 63 Alex Shurikus (Sauber-Mercedes) Chassis C
.. # 81 Kevin Lewis (Rothmans Racing Porsche FSB) Chassis C
.. # 96 Rob Bender (Rothmans Racing Porsche FSB) Chassis C
.. # 99 Jim Margison (Penzoil Sauber) Chassis C
.. # 939 Texas Nation (Rothmans Racing Porsche FSB) Chassis C
.. Pat Cross (Sauber) Chassis C
.. Millano Rossini
.. Duane.Sandy

[b] LTS (A = D = Toyota and Mazda) [/ b]

.. # 31 Brad Otto (FSB Racing Porsche) Chassis A
.. # 37 Guy Pitra (Minolta-Toyota) Chassis A
.. # 39 Doug Tevik (Toyota) Chassis A
.. # 98 Bill Yarbrough (FSB Racing Porsche) Chassis A
.. # 960 Jerry Foehrkolb (FSB Racing Porsche) Chassis A
.. # 962 Jim Ray (FSB Racing Porsche) Chassis A
. Verplanken # Frank (Mazda) Chassis D

[b] Undeclared [/ b]

Probably will start like 12:00 or 1:00 am for the Europeans on a saturday night..The Bars won't even be closed yet-lol!Don't be shy guys..It'll be great fun and my hangover should be gone by then-lol!

Sorry for my ignorance but is this the 1st of Febuary or the 2nd of January
never could understand how the Americans put it back to front to the Europeans ....

Forgot that...Thx Carl!Ya,it's January.. 8)

Dont feel Bad Carl,
The Military doesnt know how to formatt there date / time lines either!!!
There all back asswords.!!!
Looking forward to running with you guys

Hello Jim Ray, Milt Minter Jr, and everyone else at FSB! It is I, Alaster, and I would like to participate in your Le Mans event. I am thinking of moving up to GTP class and running a Jaguar #11 (or #61 if somebody else has reserved #11). My car is ready for scrutineering and can be sent immediately if my entry is approved. Any file naming conventions we have to follow? Maybe we can go 40 laps for a 2.4 hours of Le Mans? Anyway, this looks to be a fun race and a great way to start the New Year. I just have to figure out the time shift; I think the race will start at 5AM where I am located.

No major requirements here Andre. When the race gets close, please email the car files to fsbracing@yahoo.com. I will post them and email all who sign up here or at FSB. Actually, the only requirement is the drivers must be hso or fsb drivers. Thanks for the suggestions for alternate settings. However, I think we will just keep it nice and short, no driver changes required either. This way the guys with slower computers to log back in have a chance.

Drive any car/paint you want sir. The #11 is all yours too. The list up top is updated to reflect the latest entries as of Dec, 14th, 2009.

Our server will be up without a password starting this weekend for all to turn some laps until the event.

14 so far.

I'll definitely be there . With a Mazda I guess as it is my favourite GTP car. I'll dig out my old JPS skin for the occasion. Will send you details ASAP . Thanks for the event guys !

I would like to join the race, using #63 Sauber Mercedes from 1989 HSO carset!

Awesome!welcome to the fun!

Very exciting to see the grid filling in so fast! This is going to be another historic race for both HSO and FSB! Bring the family and friends lets max it out. 24 laps doesnt sound like much but when there 3-4 min laps! theres plenty of time for mistakes so get your head right and be prepared!!!

See yea there Brad

I will be driving a Sauber (Chassis C) Don't have a car painted yet so, not sure what number I can or should race...

Hey Jerry H.!You could run a Rothmans car-Jim can put a # on it for ya or you could run a Jag and use your HSO Car from last season...

Quote :

We will need to update the ini file for 24 laps. Drop the ini file you want in the trackD/vte09-Lemans2008 directory.

24 laps

http://www.fsbracing.com/files/Utilities/24lap_lemans_ini_file.zip

400 laps (24 hours)

http://www.fsbracing.com/files/Utilities/400lap_lemans_ini_file.zip

Thanks,

Jim

please email car files to fsbracing@yahoo.com. I will reply a carset to you later this week. Thanks, Jim

Me join??? If yes, Here is the file. Running a yellow Jaguar.

sure, which number? Please send me an email account to send race information to. fsbracing@yahoo.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5uC9GY3Yas&feature=related

All drivers have been notified. email fsbracing@yahoo.com for late entry.

Jeez guys I'm sorry I can't make for today's race... Haven't slept in some 30 hours... Clearly not in the state of steering anything . I'll try a cafeine intraveinous injection but frankly I doubt I'll still be awake by race time ... Really sorry folks, I was looking forward to this race . Have a good one !!!

Fun race all. Thanks.

NASCAR Racing 2003 Season EXPORTED STANDINGS
Track: VTE 2009 - OATAS Le Mans 24hr
Date: 01/02/10

Session: Practice

P # DRIVER TIME
1 81 Kevin Lewis 3:24.721
2 99 J Margison 3:26.241
3 24 Jerry Huffman 3:27.027
4 98 Bill Yarbrough 3:27.243
5 27 T Margison 3:27.384
6 11 Alaster 3:28.091
7 37 Guy Pitra 3:28.968
8 43 Matt Watkins 3:28.969
9 962 Jim Ray 3:29.049
10 960 Jerry Foehrkolb 3:30.708
11 39 Doug Tevik 3:32.615
12 96 Rob Bender 3:32.921
13 4 duane sandy 3:34.980
14 31 Brad Otto 3:55.728


Weather: Clear, 70 °F, North 0 mph


Session: Qualifying

P # DRIVER TIME
1 81 Kevin Lewis 3:25.884
2 98 Bill Yarbrough 3:28.184
3 37 Guy Pitra 3:28.542
4 962 Jim Ray 3:29.430
5 43 Matt Watkins 3:29.942
6 39 Doug Tevik 3:31.788
7 939 Texas Nation 3:31.960
8 4 duane sandy 3:34.198
9 99 J Margison 3:42.464
10 11 Alaster 3:46.056
11 31 Brad Otto --
12 27 T Margison --
13 960 Jerry Foehrkolb --
14 96 Rob Bender --
15 24 Jerry Huffman --
16 0 --


Weather: Clear, 70 °F, North 0 mph


Session: Happy Hour

P # DRIVER TIME
1 24 Jerry Huffman 3:26.773
2 27 T Margison 3:27.312
3 98 Bill Yarbrough 3:27.652
4 37 Guy Pitra 3:29.555
5 96 Rob Bender 3:32.619
6 939 Texas Nation 4:01.086


Weather: Clear, 70 °F, North 0 mph


Session: Race
OFFICIAL STANDINGS

F S # DRIVER INTERVAL LAPS LED POINTS STATUS
1 1 81 Kevin Lewis 145.297 24 24* 185 Running
2 2 98 Bill Yarbrough -27.02 24 0 170 Running
3 15 24 Jerry Huffman -54.99 24 0 165 Running
4 3 37 Guy Pitra -1:03.88 24 0 160 Running
5 4 962 Jim Ray -1:31.21 24 0 155 Running
6 9 99 J Margison -1:45.19 24 0 150 Running
7 5 43 Matt Watkins -2:09.09 24 0 146 Running
8 10 11 Alaster -2:11.51 24 0 142 Running
9 7 939 Texas Nation -2:35.83 24 0 138 Running
10 14 96 Rob Bender -1L 23 0 134 Running
11 6 39 Doug Tevik -1L 23 0 130 Running
12 11 31 Brad Otto -2L 22 0 127 Running
13 8 4 duane sandy -15L 9 0 124 Retired
14 13 960 Jerry Foehrkolb -16L 8 0 121 Retired
15 12 27 T Margison -23L 1 0 118 Accident


Caution Flags: 0 (0 laps)
Lead Changes: 0 (1 driver)
Weather: Clear, 70 °F, North 0 mph
Pitstop Frequency: 1x

PENALTIES
LAP # INFRACTION PENALTY

Great Overall Win Kevin!
World Class guy here folks..Great in every kind of car..
Bill..Way to go buddy!We talked about having a chance at the Overall win..Great run in the Sunoco Porsche dude..1st in Class!2nd Overall!
And all that showed,Great race!12 out of 15,still running..Clean racing!And Alaster,The GTP Iron Man-thx for showin'!

Me and Jim Ray moved most of my junk yesterday and the Cable was hooked up right before the race started,but I had moving stuff(wife said no-lol)to do..Hated to miss such a great sprint race!So now we move on to the HSO IMSA series and Daytona..We are starting our Season at =FSB=,7th Year,I think..WOW!But we'll be getting ready for Daytona!Proud of the Team..These guys have put a lot of time in to consistently improve-and having a blast doing it..Andre has tested with us-too..Life and time differences will always get in the way,but a 15 car field was still impressive...Wish I could mention everybodybut I still have a lotta junk to move!

Grats Kevin ! Looks like a kewl race, I'm sorry I had to miss that one out .

Congrats Kevin Lewis, pole position, the fastest race lap (probably), and a lights to flag win, a complete domination! Thanks to all participating drivers, admins, and FSB league for an excellent event! What a way to start the new year!

As for me, I botched my qualifying lap and got mired in the midfield. Some mistakes in the race, but still good enough to finish 8th after starting 10th, so I'll take it. First time to try a Jag after running Mazda for two years and wow that thing is fast. I think I'll stick with the Mazda this coming HSO 1991 IMSA season.

Some pics from the event...







































---Alaster