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Title: *Backyard 400* Sponsored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: BakedTuna on March 15, 2012, 02:49:11 PM: ~~Still in talks~~ Found a sponsor for the event and the date has been set for August 29st. NASCAR @ Indy. Probably 779HP and as a heads up don't expect the tire sponsor to be bringing sticky rubber.

(http://i.imgur.com/G0sGK.png)

--Evnet Details--

When: July 29st, 2012
Start: 2:00 pm Eastern (15 min Q session starts at 2:00 pm, race starts at 2:15 pm)
Where: Indianapolis Super Speedway
Laps: 160
HP: 779
KG: 1565 (min weight)
Tires: Sports Medium
Damage: Heavy
Cautions: 1 car = 1 pace lap @ 75mph. 2 or more cars = 3 pace laps @ 75mph. (pits are always open)

Tuna Twist - Each driver entering the event will declare their real life pick to win the Brickyard 400 on Sunday. Your driver's finish and your finish spots will be added together to decide our winner. For example I choose Tony Stewart, he finishes 5 and I finish 4, my total score is 9. Brindle picks Dale jr who finishes 1 and Brindle finishes 4 his total would be 5. Lowest score wins.

-Participants-

1 - BakedTuna - Tony Stewart
2 - Fried_Tuna - Juan Montoya
3 - LastLeafFan - Denny Hamlin
4 - Tuna_Tank - Jimmy Johnson
5 - Charlie_Tuna - Danika Patrick
6 - dlrws6 -Carl Edwards
7 - ChrisTuna - Dale Jr
8 - DudeTuna - Kurt Bush
9 - MondoTuna - Kasey Kahne
Title: Re: Backyard 400
Post by: SlyTuna on March 15, 2012, 04:29:48 PM: Quote from: BakedTuna on March 15, 2012, 02:49:11 PM
Still in talks with group of sponsors for the event but the date has been set for July 22. NASCAR @ Indy. Probably 700HP and as a heads up dont expect the tire sponsor to be bringing sticky rubber.

Oh god... please dont let it become like the Brickyard where they had "competition" cautions every fucking 10 laps. I hated that race
Title: Re: Backyard 400
Post by: Brindle on July 19, 2012, 12:53:08 PM: Almost forgot about this! We obviously forgot about the Firecracker 400. Either way, I will have some details posted by tomorrow. I was hoping to do this before the actual Brickyard, but that would be this Sunday!

If it's doable, we can run this Sunday and follow the same scoring as for the Undies, but if not, the scheduled date for this evnet will be August 29rd @ 12pm eastern.

Stay Tunad.....
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 19, 2012, 06:42:23 PM: Details are up in the OP. Just post up who you want and we'll see you on Sunday. :)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: BakedTuna on July 19, 2012, 07:14:55 PM: I will jump in and take the best American driver from any series Tony Stewart.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: LastLeafFan on July 20, 2012, 08:35:44 AM: I might be able to make it. I need to check to see what we have planned at home this weekend before I can commit fully.

I was thinking I had another 6 weeks to get ready for this.

Unless I was asleep for most of August (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on July 20, 2012, 09:30:40 AM: oooooo....circles, big circles...throw me a pm with a time if you need any field fillers ;D
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: CharlieTuna on July 20, 2012, 09:31:00 AM: :badair

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Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 20, 2012, 09:38:18 AM: Quote from: LastLeafFan on July 20, 2012, 08:35:44 AM
I might be able to make it. I need to check to see what we have planned at home this weekend before I can commit fully.

I was thinking I had another 6 weeks to get ready for this.

Unless I was asleep for most of August (http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/lol1.gif)

It's next weekend on the 29st. :)

Quote from: Grilled Tuna on July 20, 2012, 09:30:40 AM
oooooo....circles, big circles...throw me a pm with a time if you need any field fillers ;D

Fillers? There's only 3 or 4 people out of 16 so far. You'd be #5.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on July 20, 2012, 09:40:35 AM: :'( i can't find a nascar with the #5.... :-\
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 20, 2012, 11:16:43 AM: Pick any car you want Grilled and get in there and race. :D

And with that I guess que the duck.

I'll take Carl Edwards and I'll probably drive the car of the same name. I'll probably test and tuna tonight in my lounge if any one wants to join in for testing.

I got questions though. Can all Nascar cars run or just 2010s or 2011s?
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: CharlieTuna on July 20, 2012, 12:46:43 PM: Quote from: dlrws6 on July 20, 2012, 11:16:43 AM
Can all Nascar cars run or just 2010s or 2011s?

:huh You gotz others?!
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on July 20, 2012, 01:25:45 PM: imma gonna pic jimmy johnson cause i plan to be doing just that during the race. :-X
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: [chris tuna] on July 20, 2012, 04:07:04 PM: I pick Carl Edwards to win. And btw, does anyone know where I can watch a live stream of the Brickyard 400?
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 20, 2012, 04:56:05 PM: Quote from: CharlieTuna on July 20, 2012, 12:46:43 PM
Quote from: dlrws6 on July 20, 2012, 11:16:43 AM
Can all Nascar cars run or just 2010s or 2011s?

(http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/icon_beuj-1.gif) You gotz others?!

(http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif) I meant are we running any cup car or just 2010 cup cars or just 2011 cup cars. It probably does not matter much but there are slight aero differences in the two.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 20, 2012, 07:17:25 PM: Quote from: ChrisTuna on July 20, 2012, 04:07:04 PM
I pick Carl Edwards to win. And btw, does anyone know where I can watch a live stream of the Brickyard 400?

Sorry Chris, but dlr beat you to it. Plenty more to pick though.

@ 2010 or 2011? I don't know... I tested in a 2010 and never thought about the 2011. I'll check tomorrow and see if they can both play nice together.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on July 20, 2012, 09:50:42 PM: as far as i know both have a max hp of 892hp after break-in and the same weight i havent noticed any difference in my times running either some ppl in the open rooms say the deifferent cars have different characteristics like tire wear and lap times (allmindingers car seems to be a favorite for daytona...) i personally notice no difference. allmindingers car at daytona might be a start point alot of ppl dont like dale jr's car so that might be a second car to try for comparison. hope that helps
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: [chris tuna] on July 21, 2012, 06:50:27 PM: I'll pick Dale Jr. to win.

damn
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 22, 2012, 08:50:50 AM: Any Cup car you want to drive, 2010 or 2011 is legal.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: CharlieTuna on July 22, 2012, 09:43:24 AM: Quote from: Brindle on July 22, 2012, 08:50:50 AM
Any Cup car you want to drive, 2010 or 2011 is legal.

What do y'all mean by Cup Cars? VW, Lupo, Renaultsport, and MM??

Or do you mean TCs?
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: BakedTuna on July 22, 2012, 09:46:34 AM: NASCAR Sprint Cup cars
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: CharlieTuna on July 22, 2012, 01:53:54 PM: :whoosh
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Metal on July 22, 2012, 02:22:05 PM: Quote from: ChrisTuna on July 20, 2012, 04:07:04 PM
I pick Carl Edwards to win. And btw, does anyone know where I can watch a live stream of the Brickyard 400?

not sure if they will have it, but i usually use vipbox.tv for all of my internet TV sports needs.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: LastLeafFan on July 23, 2012, 08:08:41 AM: I'll take Denny Hamlin, as much as I like the M&M car I just can't pick a Busch.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: LastLeafFan on July 23, 2012, 08:10:34 AM: Quote from: Brindle on July 20, 2012, 09:38:18 AM
Quote from: LastLeafFan on July 20, 2012, 08:35:44 AM
I might be able to make it. I need to check to see what we have planned at home this weekend before I can commit fully.

I was thinking I had another 6 weeks to get ready for this.

Unless I was asleep for most of August (http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/lol1.gif)

It's next weekend on the 29st. :)

Quote from: Grilled Tuna on July 20, 2012, 09:30:40 AM
oooooo....circles, big circles...throw me a pm with a time if you need any field fillers ;D

Fillers? There's only 3 or 4 people out of 16 so far. You'd be #5.

Oh Ya, that reminds me. What day is it ? (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Rek on July 23, 2012, 09:05:14 AM: OK, I thought I already signed up for this?
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 23, 2012, 11:37:44 AM: Quote from: LastLeafFan on July 23, 2012, 08:10:34 AM
Quote from: Brindle on July 20, 2012, 09:38:18 AM
Quote from: LastLeafFan on July 20, 2012, 08:35:44 AM
I might be able to make it. I need to check to see what we have planned at home this weekend before I can commit fully.

I was thinking I had another 6 weeks to get ready for this.

Unless I was asleep for most of August (http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/lol1.gif)

It's next weekend on the 29st. :)

Quote from: Grilled Tuna on July 20, 2012, 09:30:40 AM
oooooo....circles, big circles...throw me a pm with a time if you need any field fillers ;D

Fillers? There's only 3 or 4 people out of 16 so far. You'd be #5.

Oh Ya, that reminds me. What day is it ? (http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/lol1.gif)

Don't quote me on it but I think its this Sunday the 29rd. The same day as the real Brickyard 400 and the Falling Skies marathon.

I'm looking forward to this but based on testing I'm beginning to think that Carl is going to have to carry most of the weight.

Tars!!! I need new Tars!!! (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 23, 2012, 01:19:19 PM: Yes, it is THIS COMING Sunday the 29st.

Also, had to change hp limit to meet lounge settings. New # is 779HP
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on July 23, 2012, 01:46:19 PM: this sunday as in july 29rd not august 29st? ???
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 23, 2012, 03:03:42 PM: You guys had me for a minute. The Brickyard 400 for 2012 is scheduled for 7/29/2012.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: BakedTuna on July 23, 2012, 03:09:55 PM: Next week is the Brickyard.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 23, 2012, 03:31:08 PM: Oh... It was the OP that was confusing. Sorry. It's fixed now.

I think Gary was really wanting to see a date blunder. It's been a while. ;)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Wiz on July 23, 2012, 03:32:29 PM: Nice jorb on the banner, yo.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: CharlieTuna on July 23, 2012, 03:46:35 PM: so we're racing in THIS Sunday? Uh-oh, so much for my warm up drive-in next month... ;D
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 23, 2012, 05:48:49 PM: Quote from: CharlieTuna on July 23, 2012, 03:46:35 PM
so we're racing in THIS Sunday? Uh-oh, so much for my warm up drive-in next month... ;D

My bad. You could still do a cool down drive-in next month. ;)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Mondo_Tuna on July 24, 2012, 01:59:15 PM: Tuna Twist - Each driver entering the event will declare their real life pick to win the Brickyard 400 on Sunday. Your driver's finish and your finish spots will be added together to decide our winner. For example I choose Tony Stewart, he finishes 5 and I finish 4, my total score is 9. Brindle picks Dale jr who finishes 1 and Brindle finishes 4 his total would be 5. Lowest score wins.

-Participants-

-BakedTuna - Tony Stewart
-Fried_Tuna - Juan Montoya
-LastLeafFan - Denny Hamlin
-Tuna_Tank - Jimmy Johnson
-Charlie_Tuna - Danika Patrick
-dlrws6 -Carl Edwards
-ChrisTuna - Dale Jr
[/quote]

Thought this might come in handy...

CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN MAKE SPONSOR OWNER
1 Jamie McMurray Joplin, MO Chevrolet Bass Pro Shops Felix Sabates
2 Brad Keselowski Rochester Hills, MI Dodge Miller Lite Roger Penske
5 Kasey Kahne Enumclaw, WA Chevrolet Farmers Insurance Linda Hendrick
9 Marcos Ambrose Launceston, Tasmania Ford DEWALT Richard Petty
10 David Reutimann Zephyrhills, FL Chevrolet Tommy Baldwin Racing Tommy Baldwin
11 Denny Hamlin Chesterfield, VA Toyota FedEx Express J D Gibbs
13 Casey Mears Bakersfield, CA Ford GEICO Bob Germain
14 Tony Stewart Rushville, IN Chevrolet Mobil 1 / Office Depot Margaret Haas
15 Clint Bowyer Emporia, KS Toyota 5-hour Energy Rob Kauffman
16 Greg Biffle Vancouver, WA Ford 3M Jack Roush
17 Matt Kenseth Cambridge, WI Ford Fifth Third Bank John Henry
18 Kyle Busch Las Vegas, NV Toyota M&M's Joe Gibbs
20 Joey Logano Middletown, CT Toyota Dollar General Joe Gibbs
21 Trevor Bayne Knoxville, TN Ford Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Glen Wood
22 Sam Hornish Jr. Bryan, OH Dodge Shell / Pennzoil Walter Czarnecki
23 Scott Riggs Bahama, NC Chevrolet North Texas Pipe Robert Richardson
24 Jeff Gordon Pittsboro, IN Chevrolet Drive to End Hunger Rick Hendrick
26 Josh Wise* Riverside, CA Ford Taco Bell Jerry Freeze
27 Paul Menard Eau Claire, WI Chevrolet Menards / Nibco Richard Childress
29 Kevin Harvick Bakersfield, CA Chevrolet Jimmy Johns Richard Childress
30 David Stremme South Bend, IN Toyota Inception Motorsports Kevin Buckler
31 Jeff Burton South Boston, VA Chevrolet Rain-X Richard Childress
32 Ken Schrader Fenton, MO Ford TBA Jack Roush
33 Stephen Leicht* Asheville, NC Chevrolet Little Joes A
utos.com Richard Childress
34 David Ragan Unadilla, GA Ford Scorpion Truck Bed Liners Bob Jenkins
36 Dave Blaney Hartford, OH Chevrolet SealWrap Allan Heinke
38 David Gilliland Riverside, CA Ford Big Machine Records Brad Jenkins
39 Ryan Newman South Bend, IN Chevrolet Quicken Loans Tony Stewart
42 Juan Montoya Bogota, Colombia Chevrolet Target Chip Ganassi
43 Aric Almirola Tampa, FL Ford Eckrich Richard Petty
47 Bobby Labonte Corpus Christi, TX Toyota Scott Products Tad Geschickter
48 Jimmie Johnson El Cajon, CA Chevrolet Lowe's / Kobalt Tools Jeff Gordon
51 Kurt Busch Las Vegas, NV Chevrolet Phoenix Construction Services James Finch
55 Mark Martin Batesville, AR Toyota Aaron's Dream Machine Bill Jenkins
56 Martin Truex Jr. Mayetta, NJ Toyota NAPA Auto Parts Michael Waltrip
78 Regan Smith Cato, NY Chevrolet Furniture Row / Farm American Barney Visser
83 Landon Cassill Cedar Rapids, IA Toyota Burger King Thomas Ueberall
87 Joe Nemechek Lakeland, FL Toyota AM / FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Andrea Nemechek
88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Kannapolis, NC Chevrolet AMP Energy / National Guard Rick Hendrick
93 Travis Kvapil Janesville, WI Toyota Burger King Thomas Ueberall
98 Michael McDowell Phoenix, AZ Ford K-Love / Curb Records Mike Curb
99 Carl Edwards Columbia, MO Ford Fastenal Jack Roush
119 Mike Bliss Milwaukie, OR Toyota Humphrey Smith Racing Randy Humphrey
179 Mike Skinner Susanville, CA Ford BBI / Team Kyle Archie St Hilaire
191 Reed Sorenson Peachtree City, GA Ford TBA Randy Humphrey
195 Scott Speed Manteca, CA Ford Leavine Family Racing Bob Leavine
249 TBA No Home Town Toyota TBA Jay Robinson

Hope it is the current list ::), Solly Charlie...Have been waiting to be able to say that...lol, but it does not look like Danika is in this one.

I think I will give this a shot, prolly only last 20 laps...hahahaha...and not to sure about the causion thingy...or driving a Nastycar...

I will go with "#5 Kasey Kahne Enumclaw, WA Chevrolet Farmers Insurance Linda Hendrick ", just cuz of the home town...I know absolutly nothing about Nascar or their drivers...

Does it matter what car we drive? 2010?, 2012, everybody different? :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

And on a side note, if anybody decides to practice for this, please send me a message and I will join you...
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 24, 2012, 08:00:13 PM: Drive any Nascarp car you want to. 2010 and 2011s have been approved. :D
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 25, 2012, 09:23:59 AM: If this is this Sunday, then sign me up. I could also use a starter tune from any generous sole. (or soul)

Oh and ~~Kasey Kahne~~ (just seen Mondo's pick) Kurt Busch
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: CharlieTuna on July 25, 2012, 09:49:47 AM: No women drivers?! Now that's just sexist...

Well then, since I am hungry at the moment I will go for either of the Burger King guys...

83 Landon Cassill Cedar Rapids, IA Toyota Burger King Thomas Ueberall
93 Travis Kvapil Janesville, WI Toyota Burger King Thomas Ueberall

or...

249 TBA No Home Town Toyota TBA Jay Robinson <-- He sounds like a rapper, yo! That's hip!
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 25, 2012, 11:41:29 AM: Quote from: DudeTuna on July 25, 2012, 09:23:59 AM
If this is this Sunday, then sign me up. I could also use a starter tune from any generous sole. (or soul)

Oh and ~~Kasey Kahne~~ (just seen Mondo's pick) Kurt Busch

I'd be happy to share mine when I get home from work tonight, but you may not think me so generous when you discover how bad tire wear is with it. :laugh :-\ :( Sigh... I got a long ways to go and a short time to get there. ^-^
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 25, 2012, 02:43:37 PM: Quote from: dlrws6 on July 25, 2012, 11:41:29 AM
Quote from: DudeTuna on July 25, 2012, 09:23:59 AM
If this is this Sunday, then sign me up. I could also use a starter tune from any generous sole. (or soul)

Oh and ~~Kasey Kahne~~ (just seen Mondo's pick) Kurt Busch

I'd be happy to share mine when I get home from work tonight, but you may not think me so generous when you discover how bad tire wear is with it. :laugh :-\ :( Sigh... I got a long ways to go and a short time to get there. ^-^

It has to be better than stock which is what I will have. At the very least the gearing will help me immensely. :)

Quack
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: LastLeafFan on July 26, 2012, 06:41:23 AM: I tried about 20 laps last night with my new Denny Hamlin Camry (Thanks Chrome) with a tune I just threw on from memory and was turning 49:1xx fairly consistently. I'm sure I can get it into the 48's.

I might be able to make it 20 laps before pitting but the tires were pretty worn.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 26, 2012, 06:57:32 AM: Quote from: LastLeafFan on July 26, 2012, 06:41:23 AM
I tried about 20 laps last night with my new Denny Hamlin Camry (Thanks Chrome) with a tune I just threw on from memory and was turning 49:1xx fairly consistently. I'm sure I can get it into the 48's.

I might be able to make it 20 laps before pitting but the tires were pretty worn.

I'm screwed. (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)

This is gonna be fun and very interesting. ;D
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 26, 2012, 08:37:59 AM: Quote from: dlrws6 on July 26, 2012, 06:57:32 AM
Quote from: LastLeafFan on July 26, 2012, 06:41:23 AM
I tried about 20 laps last night with my new Denny Hamlin Camry (Thanks Chrome) with a tune I just threw on from memory and was turning 49:1xx fairly consistently. I'm sure I can get it into the 48's.

I might be able to make it 20 laps before pitting but the tires were pretty worn.

I'm screwed. (http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/lol1.gif)

This is gonna be fun and very interesting. ;D

Indeed. I can get laps @ 46.xxx and need to pit by lap 9. (http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/lol1.gif)

Also, dlwrs6 gearing tip. Stock or close to it works really well. :)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 26, 2012, 01:42:19 PM: You all might want to start conserving tires. I have been running mid 49's and tires are just past half (barely) at lap 20. I assumed a 20-30 lap pit window.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 26, 2012, 02:11:19 PM: Quote from: Brindle on July 26, 2012, 01:42:19 PM
You all might want to start conserving tires. I have been running mid 49's and tires are just past half (barely) at lap 20. I assumed a 20-30 lap pit window.

Maybe a twot instead of a wun? (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif) Naw, heavy damage will lead to lots O yellows. Tire changes happen faster than fuel.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 26, 2012, 02:15:48 PM: Wait I see why now. Sports Medium, not Racing Medium like I had. (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: LastLeafFan on July 26, 2012, 02:18:46 PM: Whew, that 46:xxx had me worried. I wondered about that but figured No way, Dude would have noticed the tires :(
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 26, 2012, 02:23:07 PM: Quote from: TunaWiz on July 23, 2012, 03:32:29 PM
Nice jorb on the banner, yo.

yo it's ~~fixed~~ now (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 26, 2012, 02:23:48 PM: Quote from: LastLeafFan on July 26, 2012, 02:18:46 PM
Whew, that 46:xxx had me worried. I wondered about that but figured No way, Dude would have noticed the tires :(

I was a bit sauced and they were medium somethings. :)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 26, 2012, 04:03:39 PM: (http://www.alegoo.com/images2/funny/funny-gifs/funny-gifs-08.gif)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 26, 2012, 06:59:11 PM: :o When did the tires change? :-[

Ok back to the drawing board.

1. sports medium tires (check)
5. 779 hp (check)
2. 48 sec qualifing lap time (check)
3. 30 laps on tires (check)
4. no wall humping (check)
7. Duck on car (check)
6. Undys (che.. no wait wrong race)

Am I missing any thing?
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 26, 2012, 07:57:14 PM: Well now... Guess I really messed with you guys this time. Yes, SPORTS MEDIUM TIRES. They still have loads of grip, just make sure you use the brakes? ???
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: BakedTuna on July 26, 2012, 08:35:46 PM: In testing this combo has shown to be really fun.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Mondo_Tuna on July 28, 2012, 01:02:21 PM: Is the slip stream gonna be weak or strong.

I am gonna practice for a bit if anybody wants to drop in.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on July 28, 2012, 03:28:14 PM: oh found a interesting lag glitch the other night... a lag bump could ruin anyones race was testing some with tank earlier in the week going into turn 3 'pushing him' suddenly i had front end damage on both right and left with a blown engine.
LAG BUMPS SUCK ASS WITH FULL DAMAGE!! something to consider when in tight quarters or bump drafting. :(
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: LastLeafFan on July 28, 2012, 08:00:28 PM: I haven't had much time for practice and none at all with drafting so I was hoping someone could let me know a good top speed to go with.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on July 28, 2012, 11:47:28 PM: not sure of exact speed for the draft but if you stretch 3rd(all the way left on slider) and shorten 4th(all the way right on slider) as much as possible using 3rd in clean air and 4th in the draft you should have plenty of gear. didnt have a large draft pack to test with so not sure and draft isnt as important at indy as daytona only gonna gain 10-15mph most likly. :-\
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 29, 2012, 07:29:48 AM: It was with the wrong tires but I've seen 220mph in a weak two car draft. Keep in mind that was from a about 1 sec back from the car in front of me on the front stretch which is sloped very slightly down hill. I'm just going to play it safe and keep a top speed in the 240s.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 29, 2012, 09:10:14 AM: Slipstream will be on weak.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Mondo_Tuna on July 29, 2012, 09:43:31 AM: Being I always need all the help I can get, I would like to change my driver to Jeff Gordon, being nobody has picked him. 4 time winner...you never know...That way, I can switch cars and drive his car...LOL

Is this ok?

Also, I am gonna practice for a bit...if anybody is up to it, let me know.

I am currently watching race day on speed, but I do not see the race listed anywhere here, so I don't think I'll actually be able to watch it :'(

Oh well, I need the practice anyways :-[
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: BakedTuna on July 29, 2012, 10:17:01 AM: Yes Mondo switching up at this point is still cool :-)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: CharlieTuna on July 29, 2012, 10:24:34 AM: Quote from: BakedTuna on July 29, 2012, 10:17:01 AM
Yes Mondo switching up at this point is still cool :-)

Did you see my reply earlier? I was told that Danica isn't racing so I picked someone else...
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: BakedTuna on July 29, 2012, 10:26:59 AM: Quote from: CharlieTuna on July 29, 2012, 10:24:34 AM
Quote from: BakedTuna on July 29, 2012, 10:17:01 AM
Yes Mondo switching up at this point is still cool :-)

Did you see my reply earlier? I was told that Danica isn't racing so I picked someone else...

Saw tour post Charlie :-)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: LastLeafFan on July 29, 2012, 11:26:48 AM: Where do we go guys? Hosttuna?
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 29, 2012, 02:51:18 PM: Great racing. Sorry we lost Fried. :jimi:
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 29, 2012, 02:51:35 PM: http://www.supatunagt.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=72.0;attach=2793;image (http://www.supatunagt.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=72.0;attach=2793;image)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on July 29, 2012, 07:25:39 PM: excellent racing by everyone that participated. ;D too bad brindle got discoed looked like he had a good car. :(
very few cautions (only 2). :)
think the cautions could be modified to 2 laps for a single car (3-4laps if following is implemented), 3-4laps for multi car wrecks and pit road closed from the time the caution starts till the tail end of first caution lap. maybe split field and pit top half then second half the following lap so there is a leader on track at all times and the field is regrouped prior to pitting. all wreck cars can pit immediately after yellow but have to fall to back prior to restart(no freebies for bringing out a caution). :( cautions felt like a free for all to me, where some thought they got their lap back and others didnt. ??? the replay from laps 40-45 was interesting to say the least... :-\
id be willing to do some shorter races on softer tires to iron out a less confusing yellow flag with pitstops. had fun enjoyed the race hope to run another in the not to distant future.
(feel free to give me shit for being critical its just my opinion).
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on July 29, 2012, 08:44:26 PM: turn 1 lap 1 of the backyard 400
(http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r570/grilledtuna/Superspeedway-Indy_2.jpg)

at the finish line 160 laps later...
(http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r570/grilledtuna/Superspeedway-Indy.jpg)
notice how tore up the car is ;)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 30, 2012, 05:06:16 AM: Not only was I discoed, the game actually quit back to the xmb. Don't know what the hell happened there. Hope you guys had a great time! I will be ready next year. :)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 30, 2012, 11:41:44 AM: I'm and work and don't have time to say much so I'll keep it short.

When is the next one?

That was awesome! I love these longer oval races. When is the next one? :laugh

I'm looking forward to getting through the replay. I'm not sure why the cautions did not work as well as they did in the Undy. Lack of communication, car gaps were too great, cars were slower than undy cars, driver confusion??? I don't know.

Oh... I almost fogot to ask, When is the next one? (http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/lol1.gif)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Brindle on July 30, 2012, 11:53:16 AM: Can some of the 47 sec lap drivers give me their entry and corner speeds for the track? Some small changes may be needed for the next race.

Also, we can use the TunaCup cautions if you all like. Baked and I originally went with the current caution, for ease of explanation. 1 car 1 lap, 2 or more cars 3 laps. My original cautions have a bit more detail, including the pits being closed till a certain time. Only problem is, there is a lot of wording to it.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on July 30, 2012, 12:29:27 PM: I was probably supposed to call CAUTION, but after only 2 laps I would have felt bad calling one so I kept my mouth shut and crashed again after 2 more laps, then again, then again...... Well you get the idea. I could manage a couple of laps in the 48's, but as the tires wore or if I was somehow in traffic my car would not turn.

I did have a good time. Sorry you got the Disco Ball Prize Brindle. I could have used that myself.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: LastLeafFan on July 30, 2012, 12:31:17 PM: That was a lot of fun guys, I wouldn't mind trying one again.

I know for me I didn't hear the 1rd caution called, mainly because part of the deal with me getting time to race on a Sunday afternoon was for me and the boys clean the room. When I went to start I didn't have a wheel at all and after I fixed that I didn't have any sound so I only had TV sound and too low at that. Anyway I didn't hear it and when I figured it out I'm sorry to say I was very confused but I think I was running near the front at the time.

I do like cautions as a whole, especially when running distance races.

Moral of the story was I had a great time and I also should never be allowed to clean the Man-cave (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Mondo_Tuna on July 30, 2012, 04:15:05 PM: Quote from: LastLeafFan on July 30, 2012, 12:31:17 PM
That was a lot of fun guys, I wouldn't mind trying one again.

I know for me I didn't hear the 1rd caution called, mainly because part of the deal with me getting time to race on a Sunday afternoon was for me and the boys clean the room. When I went to start I didn't have a wheel at all and after I fixed that I didn't have any sound so I only had TV sound and too low at that. Anyway I didn't hear it and when I figured it out I'm sorry to say I was very confused but I think I was running near the front at the time.

I do like cautions as a whole, especially when running distance races.

Moral of the story was I had a great time and I also should never be allowed to clean the Man-cave (http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/lol1.gif)

:stoopid: :stoopid: :stoopid:

I didn't hear the first one either, then I almost took out Grill from behind...then hit the wall and went streight into the pit...that lost me the lap count...and I was in the lead, and I think Grill was in second...LOL...so that was prolly the bigest screw-up...my appoligies...I'll try to do better next time. :laugh...
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on July 31, 2012, 06:57:08 AM: I don't think its a 47sec car. But I've put mine up for sharing, for any one who wants to try it out. It's just as it was at the end of the race so its missing about 30hp. I have not yet made any changes. Just look for the #99 car. I qualified 3st with a 48.4sec lap which I ran on lap 2 of qualifying and it helped me get a 2rd place finish.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: LastLeafFan on August 07, 2012, 07:19:54 AM: I was away for a few days and got back and thought Oh Ya I wonder what the final result was in this.

I have no idea who won the combined, I just know that I didn't.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: dlrws6 on August 07, 2012, 11:21:25 AM: Quote from: LastLeafFan on August 07, 2012, 07:19:54 AM
I was away for a few days and got back and thought Oh Ya I wonder what the final result was in this.

I have no idea who won the combined, I just know that I didn't.

:-\ I know I lost. Carl did not keep his end of the bargin.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: DudeTuna on August 07, 2012, 11:29:09 AM: My guy (Kurt Bush) did almost as bad as I did. (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: BakedTuna on August 09, 2012, 05:50:54 PM: I dont know what happened i must of effed up when i meant to hit submit. So i will have to look up results again and try posting correctly. Sorry for my screw up :-[ Will try to have it up by Friday night
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: BakedTuna on August 11, 2012, 07:32:06 PM: Enyo grill
Tuna tank
Last Leaf fan
Mondo Tuna
Baked
Fried
tie Charlie and dlrws6
Dude

This is the adjusted finishing order factoring in our real life "teammates". Nice job everyone thanks for coming out hope to see you next year.
Title: Re: *Backyard 400* Sponcored by Tunaco Race Fuels!
Post by: Grilled Tuna on August 11, 2012, 08:34:09 PM: ...that's cause you always win when you jimmy your johnson... :D