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Rockingham Speedway ARCA

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OFFICIAL EVENT

Date:	Aug 12, 2012
Length:	125 laps
Track:	Rockingham Speedway
Series:	Sim Factory ARCA Stock Car Hour
Sim:

LEAGUE

As Real As It Gets

Racing host: Andy Graydon

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WINNER

ARCA: Andy Graydon

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Results
Post-race (3)
Gallery (8)
Pre-race (5)

FIN	DRIVER	REP FOR EVENT [X] Drivers may give other drivers positive Rep ("reputation") for any positive experience in-race, such as giving room, showing patience, sportsmanship, etc.	Q	.....	CAR	TEAM	LAP	LED	BEST	FINAL
1	Andy Graydon	6	2	00:24.773	ARCA	CT Racing	125	8	00:24.478	01:00:29.563	[Laps]
2	Bob Fay	7	3	00:24.825	ARCA	CT Racing	125	0	00:24.574	01:00:30.050	[Laps]
3	Luis F Almeida	6	1	00:24.676	ARCA	Escuderia Sul-Brasil	125	117	00:24.581	01:00:33.425	[Laps]
4	Michael Zulehner	6	4	00:24.869	ARCA	Norfolk Enchance	125	0	00:24.766	01:00:37.707	[Laps]
5	Jim Barisoff	6	5	00:25.082	ARCA	DBFMotorsports.com	125	0	00:24.832	01:00:40.435	[Laps]
6	James Cassoday	5	11	NA	ARCA		125	0	00:24.855	01:00:40.988	[Laps]
7	Aaron Jackson	4	10	NA	ARCA	Joose Racing	125	0	00:24.654	01:00:45.684	[Laps]
8	Scott Stenger	6	9	00:25.899	ARCA	Scorpion Racing Team	124	0	00:25.131	01:00:58.425	[Laps]
9	Rich Baker	5	7	00:25.305	ARCA	Joose Racing	123	0	00:24.888	01:00:42.030	[Laps]
10	Jeff Kniple	4	8	00:25.334	ARCA		120	0	00:25.078	01:00:43.788	[Laps]
11	Brian Johnson	3	12	NA	ARCA		39	0	00:25.020	DNF	[Laps]
12	Justin Brochure	2	6	00:25.246	ARCA		11	0	00:25.391	DNF	[Laps]

The first entry you make in this postrace thread is your Official Race Report.

Posted by Justin Brochure at 06:11 PM on Sun Aug 12 CEST

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unfortunetly my computer overheated again:( It looks like i'm parked till I get a cooler or find a way to cool the computer. I was only racing for 11 laps but what racing. Racers were coming and going, running different lines. It was great racing wish I could have finished.

Posted by Andy Graydon at 03:54 PM on Mon Aug 13 CEST

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Qualified 2nd and quite pleased with that - very close with Luis and Bob again!

Come the race, myself and Luis - with Bob not too far behind - pulled away from the rest of the field. As we got into the late 40/early 50 laps completed, I was within a second of Luis and catching - especially when back-markers had to be passed.

And passing Scott on the exit of T4 proved my downfall! On the low line, I simple span the rears up ever so slowly and around my Ford Fusion went! Luckily I hit the outsid eof the pitwall with my right door and right rear bymper - which didn't seem to effect my speed - I didn't repair in the Caution lap pitstop to ensure I kept P2 at the restart.

Onto my favoured scuffs, and half a can of fuel to ensure I'd reach the end if it went all green, I rejoined P2. Again myself and Lujis sent away but this time Michael and Bob kept a close enough watch. Then another caution on lap 74.

As I entered pitlane, and headed for my pitstall, I slightly went over the speed limit - my crew chief shouted out to be careful, and in backing off (too much) Bob Fay went on my inside and snook P2 off me in pitlane! Was I 'miffed' at myself!!

To make matters worse Michael JUST beat me across the exit line, so I dropped to P4 for the restart. Not looking good - The Rock is a tough place to pass on!

Off we went again, Luis sprinting away, Bob and Michael eventually fighting for position as we all closed on Luis. Michael and Bob side by side led to slight contact and Michael hit the inside retaining wall hard with his front!

That was lap 99. I was now P3, but decided to change my right side scuffs only (shorter pit time) - and indeed as others changed all 4 tyres, I rejoined in the lead with around 10 minutes left (c. 20 plus laps).

At the restart Luis was by me on the inside within 2 laps - as I was trying to get my tyres up to temp. Once that happened, Luis leading with me 2nd left the rest of the field - we were putting in 24.4's to 24.7's on a regular basis....insane pace!

I'd get real close to Luis but had had no opportunity when we approach a backmarker in T4. Luis went low - and at the same spot I self-span on lap 56, Luis got his back end stepped out. He did an excellent job of saving it, but as I went to the outside with better momentum out of T4 (by about 8mph), I was in th elead exiting T2 of lap 122!

At this point my more used left side tyres (c. 50 laps on them) vs my newer right side (c. 20 laps used) weren't gripping as much so I had to take some high lines. But it was sufficient to keep Luis behind.

With less than a minute left, Luyis then self-span on exit of T4 (a very popular pastime amongst drivers here!), bringing out the last caution - and therefore the race finished on time under caution.

So, amazingly enough another victory in ARCA. This was my first race with my new Logitech G27 wheel and pedals, so was special in that respect. It also moved me to the top of the R2P Stock Car rankings list for the first time ever!!!

With Bob coming home 2nd and Luis rejoining in 3rd, the Championship standing now show Bob Fay on top, Luis Almeida 2nd 5 points behind, and Andy Graydon 3rd a further 2 points behind!!! Close, I can feel it in my blood:).

Nice racing with Luis in particular - very strong all race.

Posted by Scott Stenger at 12:53 AM on Tue Aug 14 CEST

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Besides work and other things going on recently, didn't have the time to get some serious practice time in.

Figured I would stay in the back and outta the way as not to cause trouble for those who were more prepared.

That's the reason why I felt bad for Jeff. Saw at the last second he had a run on me up high going into one, but I overdrove the corner and ran him into the wall.

Other then over shooting my pit box twice I felt I had a decent race. Didn't watch full replay, but hopefully gave faster cars enough room.

Really enjoy racing with you all. Can't make the next race due to the Bristol Cup race being the same night.

Training two guys at work now, so hopefully they stick with it and I can go back back to my old shift which will open up my Sunday mornings. :)

Submitted by Michael Zulehner

The field starting 1hour at The Rock...

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Submitted by Michael Zulehner

lap 99, trying to pass Bob Fay, Andy watching and beginning to smile in the catseat... (part 1)

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Submitted by Michael Zulehner

lap 99, thought i was past Bob, but he holded against me, so he actual taped me slight, enough to let me spin into the inside wall, Andy now not only smiling but laughing as he passes both of us, which in the end opened the possibility for his win.(p

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Submitted by Andy Graydon

56 laps of green flag running from the start, running a comfortable P2 to Luis Almeida, then a low line pass on a backmarker leads to wheelspin, the rear coming around, and a clash with the pitwall!

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Submitted by Andy Graydon

Pitting under caution after my lap 56 self-spin, the damage isn't too bad and the crew decide not to fix it. In the long run, keeping P2 more important than dropping back to fix body panels.

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Submitted by Andy Graydon

2nd caution came on lap 74. With my crew chief shouting out I was over the pitlane speed limit, I back off too much and Bob Fay passes me in pitlane. From 2nd I'd actually rejoin P4. Wasn't looking too good at this stage!

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Submitted by Andy Graydon

Penultimate caution came on lap 99, restart lap 104. Time left meant a 20 lap sprint - with 3 to go Luis (08) got sideways exiting T4 passing a backmarker. Crossing the s/f line, Andy = 158 mph; Luis 151 mph - better momentum gives Andy the lead!

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Submitted by Andy Graydon

The race ended under caution (Almeida self spin pushing hard in P2) with less than a minute left on the clock. Another win for me gives ample opportunity to celebrate!

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Posted by Aaron Jackson at 01:25 AM on Wed Aug 08 CEST

Looking forward to racing here. I've got a free weekend too so I'll be getting ready.

I enjoyed Rockingham in NR2003 so this will be my first time runing since then.

Posted by David Ulmer at 05:16 AM on Wed Aug 08 CEST

Have to withdraw (very disappointed as this is by far my favorite track) as I'm apparently not here this weekend.

Posted by Andy Graydon at 11:30 PM on Fri Aug 10 CEST

Pre race reminders. For those members old and new to the series, please read and apply in your racing at ARAIG.

Main Chapter Forum - if you aren't familiar with the way we Stock Car race here at R2P, please read through the Must Read Guides; Teamspeak requirements and FAQ's:

Main Chapter Forum

Remember, Teamspeak 3 is a requirement to race. Standard R2P place for Teamspeak - details here if anyone needs them:-

Server IP: 207.179.246.226
Server pass: xenduro
Port: 9987

NEW - I WILL BE CREATING A PASSWORDED TEAMSPEAK ROOM FOR THE EVENT (called ARCA Berlin) - around 1 to 2 hours before the race. The password used will the same as that for the race - this should ensure that only those with access to the race password can join us on Teamspeak.

There will be a Meeting on TS around 20 minutes BEFORE Qualifying (c. 30 minutes before race start) - just to run through some basics before the fun begins. Can you all please "park it" and listen in at that time.

Pit Entry:-

Under Green you should enter the apron BEFORE the start of T3, get it slowed right down and enter pitlane by going around T3/T4 on the apron (off track).

Under Yellow we can go in later on (before any commit line of course).

Pit Exit:

Under Green & Yellow flag conditions, exit the pits and rejoin on the low line onto the back straight. Those on track be aware that joining cars will stay low and therefore plan to go high on the outside if necessary to compensate.

Remember, if you can't leave your pitbox because there's a car in front - WAIT. No bumping out of the way please.

While on pit road stay all the way to the RIGHT until you need to enter your pit box. This is to ensure all others on pit lane can see and enter their pit box as well as have space to exit their pit stall safely.

Use of a mapped steering button or keyboard key can also be used for pit road calls (I know some of you don't have microphones but can listen in on Teamspeak).

Smoking cars:-

Will be asked to pit and remove tape. Not pitting to fix the issue after a warning will result in you being Disqualified post race.

Leaving the Race:-

If you have to ESCAPE from the race for whatever reason, please do so after moving OFF the track (if at all possible) or preferably stopping at your pit stall.

No live steward:-

Therefore any penalties issued will have to be served. Thanks for your understanding (I want to race).

Other:-

Pit Lane Speed Limit prior to the Race itself - regardless of Online Session in progress (eg Practice or Happy Hour), the Pit Lane speed limit MUST be attempted to be adhered to at all times (NEW).

Remember, at R2P you car livery choice is limited to the original 2008 cars.

Premium Members at R2P have the option of adding their own livery in a Skin Pack. The Skin Pack (click on Files Used tab on Event page to download) is a self installer, just point it at your main ARCA directory, it does the rest. I recommend everyone racing installs it - even if you don't have a skin, you'll be racing against other cars with a different livery from the standard 2008 cars.

Posted by Andy Graydon at 11:31 PM on Fri Aug 10 CEST

R2P server is up for the "Hour" series race.

Posted by Bob Fay at 04:38 PM on Sat Aug 11 CEST

Sorry to hear Dave.

I'm so thankful to have Saturday night stock car racing back again, and with a solid crew to race against as well. Can't wait.

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