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Prototype – Virgin Mobile Endurance Classic
Number of races: 1
Track: Le Mans – Circuit de la Sarthe 1968
Best car: You will be allowed to choose between two prototypes. Nissan R390 goes a lot faster, but it has poor acceleration and grip values, so it’s not a good choice. I’d strongly recommend purchasing a Mazda (787B model), because it’s going to be much easier to win the event with this car.
Hints: This is going to be a very unusual event, mostly because of the track. You’ll be given an opportunity to race on one of many variations of the famous Le Mans circuit. I’m sure that you know this track from the 24 Hours Le Mans race, however this time you’ll be presented with a much shorter route. Nevertheless, reaching the finish line is going to take you A LOT of time, so you shouldn’t use all the available flashbacks right away.
Despite the fact that it’s going to be a long race, you should focus on having a good start. You’ll have to reach a top of a small hill (screen). After that, you’ll go through a very difficult chicane. I wouldn’t recommend straying off the perfect line, because there are gravel traps all over the place. Carefully go through several other corners. You could consider overtaking a few cars here, however it’s important not to end up outside the track.
Now you will have to deal with a very long straight section of the road which is even lorger than in the 24-hour race. It’s very important to maintain maximum speed throughout this entire sector, because a smallest mistake would mean trouble. You will also have to avoid other vehicles, if there are any around you (screen). Mazda’s maximum speed is about 415 km/h and that’s how fact you must be going. There’s a mild curve near the end. Stay on the asphalt road and avoid using the orange sections, because you would start losing speed.
You should be able to reach an EXTREMELY difficult corner very soon (screen). You will have to use the brakes early, so you won’t end up outside the track. Also, you won’t be allowed to cut through this corner, because there’s a tire wall here. Don’t worry if you go through the corner slowly, because it’s always better than using a flashback or trying to get back on the track. The final part of the race will require you to go through some fast chicanes. Avoid tire walls there as well.
Endurance – Le Mans Series (LMP2)
Number of races: 4
Tracks: Donington Park – Grand Prix Circuit; Nurburgring – Grand Prix Circuit; Spa Francorchamps – Grand Prix Circuit; Jarama – Grand Prix Circuit
Best car: You will have to choose between two LMP2 class vehicle. Lola B05/40 is a much better car. Despite it’s similiar in price to Courage C65, it accelerates faster, so it’ll be easier to catch up to other vehicles.
Hints: All four races of this tournament are quite challenging, mostly because both LMP2 class vehicles aren’t too easy to handle. Lola becomes unstable while going through some slower corners and it gets even worse with tight hairpins. You will have to be extremely careful in order to prevent any unwanted slides from happening. You’re starting in the LMP2 class, so you’ll have to end this race in fourth. Ignore the top three, especially since you won’t even able to pursue these vehicles. Focus only on winning in your class.
The first race of the series is Donington Park. It’s one of the most difficult circuits, mostly because you will have to adjust your driving style to what the car is capable of doing. This becomes frustrating in the early stages of the race, because you will have to go through the first corner (screen) without any spins. Controlling the car in fast corners of this track is also challenging. The final part of the lap is the most difficult one. You will have to go through a chicane, as well as two hairpins (screen). Watch out for the second hairpin, because you won’t see it until it’s too late. Use the minimap, so you’ll know when to start turning. Control the situation on two other laps. If you don’t make any mistakes, you should be able to hold off to your fourth place (first in the class).
The second track of the series is Nurburgring. Thankfully, it’s going to get a lot easier here. Use the fact that there’s a very tight turn at the start of the race. Overtake as many vehicles here as possible, however watch out not to hit your teammate. Be careful while approaching faster corners. The car tends to stray off from the ideal racing line. One of the most difficult corners (screen) will require you to turn right without you actually seeing where you’re heading. Practice going through this corner, so it won’t jeopardize your race near the end. The final part of the lap consists of a chicane and the final turn, but you should know about it by now.
The third race in the tournament is on the Spa circuit. You will have to show everyone here that you’ve got nerves made of steel. Many of the corners will require you to go at a nearly maximum speed, without slowing down. You should be able to take the lead after the first hairpin. Head on towards the hill (screen). If you don’t want to risk too much, consider moving to the left, however you must watch out for the barrier. The middle section of the track requires you to keep pushing. Prevent the car from sliding and block your opponents whenever they try to overtake you.
The final fourth race is on the Jarama circuit. Ignore the fact that you may know this track very well. You will have to make a lot of adjustments, including the grip and the peformance of your vehicle. Brake earlier before the first hairpin. You can’t be moving too fast or you’ll end up near a gravel trap. You will be able to go through other corners faster, however you must watch out whenever you come across a sharper turn. The same goes with the second hairpin. Be careful there as well. As for the final two corners (screen), cut through them at a slightly lower speed.
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