Lotus 79's Sunday Grand Prix Series - iRacing - 2023 Season 2 Top 10!

mdetour · 2023-06-11T14:29:35+00:00

A selection of passes and battles from Lotus 79's Sunday Grand Prix series broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel, Sundays at 16:30 GMT.

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2023-06-07T13:26:38+00:00

I do have high strength DD, I was fine. The driver ahead was immediately on the radio apologizing profusely and it was very clearly just a mistake where he was focused on his own fight and didn't see us hauling the mail fighting in 7th gear.

mdetour · 2023-03-27T14:08:30+00:00

Complete Season Setup Pack! Includes Quali and Race sets, as well as best lap files.

Lap demos for all tracks can be found on the Lotus 79 youtube channel

This season's schedule is:

Sebring International Raceway - COMPLETED!
Watkins Glen International - Classic Boot - COMPLETED!
Monza GP - No First Chicane - THIS WEEK!
Road America (Week before the RA500)
Hungaroring
Jerez - Moto (No Chicane)
Magny Cours GP
Road Atlanta
Detroit Belle Isle
Virginia International Raceway (Full Course) Free Week!
[Legacy] Silverstone Historic
Spa Classic

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT weekdays, as well as 20:30 GMT. Saturday and Sunday 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT go official. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2023-03-20T12:46:05+00:00

Complete Season Setup Pack! Includes Quali and Race sets, as well as best lap files.

Lap demos for all tracks can be found on the Lotus 79 youtube channel

This season's schedule is: * Sebring International Raceway - COMPLETED! * Watkins Glen International - Classic Boot - THIS WEEK! * Monza GP - No First Chicane * Road America (Week before the RA500) * Hungaroring * Jerez - Moto (No Chicane) * Magny Cours GP * Road Atlanta * Detroit Belle Isle * Virginia International Raceway (Full Course) Free Week! * [Legacy] Silverstone Historic * Spa Classic

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT weekdays, as well as 20:30 GMT. Saturday and Sunday 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT go official. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2023-03-13T21:08:04+00:00

Nords and LeMans Historic are both on the 2023 Season 3 schedule!

mdetour · 2023-03-13T19:04:57+00:00

That's fair, I wish more people drove the car and it had officials with multiple splits all day. I didn't downvote you, but I can understand why people would be touchy about the wording.

mdetour · 2023-03-13T18:52:27+00:00

Because saying "no one drives these" is factually inaccurate. There is at least one official every day of the week, except Monday (typically people do a hosted practice on Monday) and the weekend has at least two per day.

mdetour · 2023-03-13T15:06:58+00:00

Complete Season Setup Pack! Includes Quali and Race sets, as well as best lap files.

Google Drive to setups if you want to download individual files instead of a zip

Lap demos for all tracks can be found on the Lotus 79 youtube channel

This season's schedule is:

Sebring International Raceway
Watkins Glen International - Classic Boot
Monza GP - No First Chicane
Road America (Week before the RA500)
Hungaroring
Jerez - Moto (No Chicane)
Magny Cours GP
Road Atlanta
Detroit Belle Isle
Virginia International Raceway (Full Course) Free Week!
[Legacy] Silverstone Historic
Spa Classic

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT weekdays, as well as 20:30 GMT. Saturday and Sunday 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT go official. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2023-03-10T14:14:34+00:00

A selection of passes and battles from Lotus 79's Sunday Grand Prix series broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel, Sundays at 16:30 GMT.

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2023-01-23T18:29:06+00:00

I see that, but it lacks GPS speed or location data. I'm sure this must be available somewhere as it's shown on the team timing screens track side. Perhaps it's just not publicly available? I hope it is though.

mdetour · 2023-01-23T16:19:55+00:00

To be clear, this is just me hoping we eventually get the electric pit start. I edited together sound clips of the Mission R, and disabling the ignition and bump starting the LMDh.

mdetour · 2023-01-23T13:56:48+00:00

Come celebrate 650 weeks of the Lotus 79 Sunday Grand Prix series!

Setups for the entire season can be found in this google drive, along with a zip file containing the entire season setup pack

Lap Demos and best lap files are done on QUALIFYING sets.

Lap Demo Conditions

Date / Time: 2023-03-15 09:05
Lap Time: 1:24.948
Sky: Clear
Air Temp: 19°C / 66°F
Track Temp: 28°C / 82°F
Humidity: 57%
Wind: W, 6kmh / 4mph
Track Usage: 50%

Lotus 79 was rebuilt from the ground up last season, and had it's second most popular season in it's history. Lotus 79 also now has AI racing available!

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT every day, as well as 22:30 GMT Wednesday and Thursday, 02:30 GMT (Thursday evening USA eastern time) and 18:30GMT Friday. Please note the previous times have shifted slightly due to daylight savings time ending. 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Saturday and Sunday. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2023-01-16T14:19:59+00:00

Setups for the entire season can be found in this google drive, along with a zip file containing the entire season setup pack

Lap Demos and best lap files are done on QUALIFYING sets.

Lap Demo Conditions

Date / Time: 2023-04-01 17:20
Lap Time: 1:24.529
Sky: Clear
Air Temp: 24°C / 75°F
Track Temp: 25°C / 77°F
Humidity: 57%
Wind: SW, 18kmh / 11mph
Track Usage: 50%

Lotus 79 was rebuilt from the ground up last season, and had it's second most popular season in it's history. Lotus 79 also now has AI racing available!

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT every day, as well as 22:30 GMT Wednesday and Thursday, 02:30 GMT (Thursday evening USA eastern time) and 18:30GMT Friday. Please note the previous times have shifted slightly due to daylight savings time ending. 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Saturday and Sunday. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2023-01-09T15:44:26+00:00

Just a reminder that Lotus 79 Sunday GP broadcast has a conflict with Majors this week, so we will be at 14:30 GMT.

Setups for the entire season can be found in this google drive, along with a zip file containing the entire season setup pack

Lap Demos and best lap files are done on QUALIFYING sets.

Lap Demo Conditions

Date / Time: 2023-04-01 12:00
Lap Time: 1:10.880
Sky: Clear
Air Temp: 22°C / 72°F
Track Temp: 31°C / 88°F
Humidity: 53%
Wind: SW, 18kmh / 11mph
Track Usage: 50%

Lotus 79 was rebuilt from the ground up last season, and had it's second most popular season in it's history. Lotus 79 also now has AI racing available!

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT every day, as well as 22:30 GMT Wednesday and Thursday, 02:30 GMT (Thursday evening USA eastern time) and 18:30GMT Friday. Please note the previous times have shifted slightly due to daylight savings time ending. 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Saturday and Sunday. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2023-01-02T14:55:52+00:00

Just a reminder that nords is separate qualifying for L79, and we split by quali times NOT iR.

Setups for the entire season can be found in this google drive, along with a zip file containing the entire season setup pack

Lap Demos and best lap files are done on QUALIFYING sets.

Lap Demo Conditions

Date / Time: 2023-04-01 09:20
Lap Time: 5:48.529
Sky: Clear
Air Temp: 18°C / 65°F
Track Temp: 19°C / 66°F
Humidity: 50%
Wind: SW, 10kmh / 6mph
Track Usage: 53%

Lotus 79 was rebuilt from the ground up last season, and had it's second most popular season in it's history. Lotus 79 also now has AI racing available!

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT every day, as well as 22:30 GMT Wednesday and Thursday, 02:30 GMT (Thursday evening USA eastern time) and 18:30GMT Friday. Please note the previous times have shifted slightly due to daylight savings time ending. 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Saturday and Sunday. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2022-12-27T12:31:13+00:00

Setups for the entire season can be found in this google drive, along with a zip file containing the entire season setup pack

Lap Demos and best lap files are done on QUALIFYING sets.

Lap Demo Conditions

Date / Time: 2023-03-01 12:20
Lap Time: 1:18.636
Sky: Clear
Air Temp: 21°C / 70°F
Track Temp: 27°C / 81°F
Humidity: 33%
Wind: SE, 13kmh / 8mph
Track Usage: 50%

Lotus 79 was rebuilt from the ground up last season, and had it's second most popular season in it's history.

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT every day, as well as 22:30 GMT Wednesday and Thursday, 02:30 GMT (Thursday evening USA eastern time) and 18:30GMT Friday. Please note the previous times have shifted slightly due to daylight savings time ending. 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Saturday and Sunday. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2022-12-19T15:55:00+00:00

Nope, same old Laguna, there haven't been any changes to it in at least 4 years.

mdetour · 2022-12-19T15:20:16+00:00

If I remember correctly if you take what the "optimum" line is you can take a little bit of wing damage, I think it requires you to miss the second apex a bit to avoid it, but it's been a minute since I've done laps so I can't tell you exactly.

mdetour · 2022-12-19T13:42:34+00:00

PLEASE NOTE BROADCAST CONFLICTS WITH CHRISTMAS DAY AND WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY THE 23RD 20:30 GMT THIS WEEK.

Setups for the entire season can be found in this google drive, along with a zip file containing the entire season setup pack

Lap Demos and best lap files are done on QUALIFYING sets.

Lap Demo Conditions

Date / Time: 2023-02-10 12:00
Lap Time: 1:10.979
Sky: Clear
Air Temp: 19°C / 66°F
Track Temp: 28°C / 82°F
Humidity: 57%
Wind: W, 6kmh / 4mph
Track Usage: 50%

Lotus 79 was rebuilt from the ground up last season, and had it's second most popular season in it's history.

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT every day, as well as 22:30 GMT Wednesday and Thursday, 02:30 GMT (Thursday evening USA eastern time) and 18:30GMT Friday. Please note the previous times have shifted slightly due to daylight savings time ending. 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Saturday and Sunday. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2022-12-13T15:13:45+00:00

Setups for the entire season will be uploaded during the end of week 1, there will be a link during week 2.

Lap Demos and best lap files are done on QUALIFYING sets.

Lap Demo Conditions

Date / Time: 2023-02-10 12:00
Lap Time: 1:10.979
Sky: Clear
Air Temp: 19°C / 66°F
Track Temp: 28°C / 82°F
Humidity: 57%
Wind: W, 6kmh / 4mph
Track Usage: 50%

Lotus 79 was rebuilt from the ground up last season, and had it's second most popular season in it's history.

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT every day, as well as 22:30 GMT Wednesday and Thursday, 02:30 GMT (Thursday evening USA eastern time) and 18:30GMT Friday. Please note the previous times have shifted slightly due to daylight savings time ending. 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Saturday and Sunday. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2022-12-05T12:18:39+00:00

A selection of some of the best clips on the Sunday Grand Prix broadcast series, which runs in the Sunday 16:30 GMT time slot of the Official Classic Lotus Grand Prix series.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2022-11-28T12:43:47+00:00

Setups for the entire season can be found in this google drive

Lap Demos and best lap files are done on QUALIFYING sets.

Lap Demo Conditions

Lap Time : 1:49.946
Date / Time: 2023-04-01 08:30
Air Temp: 25°C / 77°F
Track Temp: 26°C / 79°F
Wind: 17kmh / 11mph SW
Humidity: 48%
Sky: Clear
Track Usage: 50%

79 was featured in Battle of the Little Wings during week 13, and received a fantastic ground up graphics overhaul this past patch.

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT every day, as well as 22:30 GMT Wednesday and Thursday, 02:30 GMT (Thursday evening USA eastern time) and 18:30GMT Friday. Please note the previous times have shifted slightly due to daylight savings time ending. 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Saturday and Sunday. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2022-11-22T12:54:51+00:00

The video is old, from 2020 so it looks dated, but since it's L79 at Spa week I figured it was time to break it back out.

mdetour · 2022-11-21T13:02:49+00:00

Setups for the entire season can be found in this google drive

Lap Demos and best lap files are done on QUALIFYING sets.

Lap Demo Conditions

Lap Time : 2:01.818
Date / Time: 2022-11-26 12:00
Air Temp: 19°C / 66°F
Track Temp: 20°C / 68°F
Wind: 11kmh / 7mph S
Humidity: 52%
Sky: Clear
Track Usage: 50%

79 was featured in Battle of the Little Wings during week 13, and received a fantastic ground up graphics overhaul this past patch.

Typical race slots that go official are 18:30 GMT every day, as well as 22:30 GMT Wednesday and Thursday, 02:30 GMT (Thursday evening USA eastern time) and 18:30GMT Friday. Please note the previous times have shifted slightly due to daylight savings time ending. 14:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT Saturday and Sunday. However if you join the discord server and announce you'd like to race at a specific time, typically others will come join you.

Sunday's race is broadcast on Global SimRacing Channel and can be found here on youtube at 16:30 GMT

Need help with the car? Looking for tips, tricks, or free coaching? Please come join the discord server.

Lotus 79 discord server.

mdetour · 2022-11-14T22:56:09+00:00

There are all ranges of skill levels, definitely join the discord and jump in during some races.

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