2017 AutoReject Super Touring season (Completed!)

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 04 Nov 2014, 13:05

Ataxia wrote:... doesn't look like these upgrades have worked at all...

I wouldn't say that... Older Jr would've won had he not had a puncture or whatever it was that forced him to pit.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 04 Nov 2014, 14:42

Salamander wrote:
Ataxia wrote:... doesn't look like these upgrades have worked at all...

I wouldn't say that... Older Jr would've won had he not had a puncture or whatever it was that forced him to pit.

And certainly it would appear the upgrades on the Triumph have had the intended effect - they looked more competitive than ever.

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 04 Nov 2014, 16:42

Biscione wrote:
Onxy Wrecked wrote:And look at that Subaru chassis minimum... it's as good as some manufacturers maximum. Now the engine is drivers are abysmal.

Fixed

The engines sure don't make the drivers good either... An engine like that would make any driver look mediocre at best. How else does Gabrysiak qualify so poorly? That would be a mediocre driver with an awful engine. If everything isn't right chassis setup wise, the car's midfield at best.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 04 Nov 2014, 20:08

Alright, I think the current vote has more or less run its course, and there will be no reverse-championship order grids in Hong Kong.

In its place, I am putting a new poll in operation, on whether or not I should implement team promotions/demotions between the Championship and Privateer classes. This is something I am planning to implement next season anyway, but I want to know if most would consider it fair/unfair to implement it now. For reference, for demotions from the Championship class, the teams that would be demoted are the bottom 2 in the Teams' Championship - so if it was done right now, JLD and Alpha Auto would be demoted - and for promotions from the Privateer class, the teams of the top 2 drivers in the Privateers' Cup - right now, HSBC Team Macmillan for Darren Older Jr, and Union Saver Developments for Shin Ramirez.

Hopefully that is all clear, but if you have any questions or uncertainties, please ask. I can't guarantee I will be able to answer after 10 AM BST tomorrow as I will be going on holiday, but I will answer as soon as I come back at the latest, which will be sometime on the 12th.

SeedStriker · Post by **SeedStriker** » 04 Nov 2014, 20:18

GM prepares to the future

Even after the plan of entering ARST as a factory team alongside long-time partner Union Saver Developments wasn't allowed for 2017, General Motors has been working on a prototype car for the 2018 season, and finally, the Chevy SS has rolled out of the GM main plant. Albert Hoist, Team Manager of USD ARST Team said: "It is important to have a solid base for the team to be as successful as the GT-R operation. And while the main team will see the rest of the season with Honda, the Chevy SS will be in continous development, with the aid of all Union Saver Developments staff and drivers."

With the ARST rounds of United States approaching, a single SS (#619) will be run by USD's and Chevrolet main driver Ricardo Llosa.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 04 Nov 2014, 21:13

So... Holden can sue Chevy for stealing our design right? Because I've been over the whole Holden-GM thing several times

CaptainGetz12 · Post by **CaptainGetz12** » 05 Nov 2014, 03:00

the Masked Lapwing wrote:So... Holden can sue Chevy for stealing our design right? Because I've been over the whole Holden-GM thing several times

Perhaps you can take Union Saver as a B-team? I recommend it since they seem to do better than JLD right now :lol:

And does this mean that Blokkmonsta could become the works Honda team in 2018? We would certainly do better than the current group of gitz at Alpha Auto...

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 05 Nov 2014, 08:33

CaptainGetz12 wrote:And does this mean that Blokkmonsta could become the works Honda team in 2018?

Yes.

Onxy Wrecked · Post by **Onxy Wrecked** » 07 Nov 2014, 18:37

Salamander wrote:
CaptainGetz12 wrote:And does this mean that Blokkmonsta could become the works Honda team in 2018?

Yes.

While the Onyx group proves to spawn more quality engineers than drivers.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 12 Nov 2014, 20:35

Okay, let's get this show back on the road. First up, the deadline for entries and driver changes for the US East round will be 17 November, so be sure to get those in before then.

Second, as you may have noticed from the changing of the topic, I'm opening up entries for the Showdown at Walt Disney World non-championship race, which will be held in canon on the 26 November, which, according to the calendar on the wiki, will allow for no clashes with other series. The entry procedure will be as follows: the top 10 Championship drivers and top 10 Privateer's Cup drivers will all receive invitations to the race. Should any refuse, the refused entry will then be offered to the 11th-placed driver in the respective championship, and so on down the order. The field will also be opened up to 10 wildcard entries for drivers who have not participated in any round of either ARST championship in 2017. These wildcard entries will be decided after the conclusion of the Round of the Czech Republic. Please submit wildcard entries using the entry form in the first post.

The race will be to 300 kilometres + 1 lap, and will feature a 1-lap qualifying session.

Hopefully that's all easy enough to follow - if you have any questions or uncertainties, please as.

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 12 Nov 2014, 21:08

Team name: Valerian Seat Racing
Team nationality: France
Manufacturer status: Yes
Car: Seat Ibiza
Driver 1 name: Shad Griffth
Driver 1 nationality: USA
Driver 1 previous canon experience (if any): R-1
Rounds entering: Honk Kong
Livery design:

Autosport wrote:Seat to enter ARST?
After a few rumors in the last few months,SEAT will be entering ARST in 2017,with the aid of VRE.
''We are very pleased to announce that alliance -Valerian said- We are looking towards the HKGP.
Our driver will be former R-1 Driver Shad Griffth.
The only detail to revail about our car is that we are going to use an Ibriza.
We are looking to make an even bigger step next year''
Related news:
SEAT fears about legalty of Lada car in ARST

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 12 Nov 2014, 21:33

CaptainGetz12 wrote:
the Masked Lapwing wrote:So... Holden can sue Chevy for stealing our design right? Because I've been over the whole Holden-GM thing several times

Perhaps you can take Union Saver as a B-team? I recommend it since they seem to do better than JLD right now

And does this mean that Blokkmonsta could become the works Honda team in 2018? We would certainly do better than the current group of gitz at Alpha Auto...

As the team owner of Alpha Auto, given how mediocre our performance is, I can say that my team isn't worthy to be a works team.

RealRacingRoots · Post by **RealRacingRoots** » 12 Nov 2014, 23:14

FMecha wrote:As the team owner of Alpha Auto, given how mediocre our performance is, I can say that my team isn't worthy to be a works team.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 12 Nov 2014, 23:40

James Douglas and Herbert Aston have both been benched at JLD with immediate effect. Dean Melville and Carlos Torres will take their drives for the foreseeable future

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 13 Nov 2014, 00:01

Due to a completely unexpected amount of part-time entries, I'm going to allow 3-digit numbers for new entries from now on.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 13 Nov 2014, 02:17

RussiaToday wrote:Lada Sport to enter AR Super Touring

AvtoVaz today announced their intention to enter the AR Super Touring series, using their popular Lada Granta as a base for their new challenger.

The Granta will be entered sporadically at the tailend of the 2017, warming up for a full-tilt factory operation in 2018. The car will be put through its paces in a live race for the first time at the Czech Republic round of the series, where the manufacturer will field three cars.

"It is only the beginning of our programme, but we hope with correct preparation this year, we can have a highly successful 2018 season," said Lada Sport managing director Ruslan Khodzhaniyazov. "Our races in 2017 will be akin to test race simulations in a live environment. We hope to learn much from Brno, and apply these lessons to fine-tune the car for next year's races."

Andraz Velikonja, who started his career racing Ladas in Eastern Europe, will return to the marque he began his career with, driving car #108 at the last three rounds of the championship. There will be two further cars at Brno, #112 and #118, with drivers yet to be confirmed for these seats.

Lada Sport (RUS) - [Manufacturer]
Lada Granta Sport
#108 - Andraz Velikonja (SVK) - CZE, JAP, HKG
#112 - David Koczo (HUN) (pending approval from Pasta) - CZE
#118 - Jaropolk Petrovich (RUS) - CZE

Walt Disney Wildcards!
Infiniti All Stars (JAP)- [Manufacturer]
Infiniti G35
#77 - Jack Christopherson (GBR)
#78 - Natalie Ryder (USA)

Lada Sport (RUS) - [Manufacturer]
Lada Granta Sport
#112 - Alexey Buyvolov (RUS) (pending approval from The Lukas)

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 13 Nov 2014, 03:45

Part time entry
Far East Associates Racing
(Mazda 6)
#90 Tony Scrugham III (USA) - USA East, USA West
#91 Viktor Pasitchnjuk (RUS) - USA East, USA West

This is in addition to the races FEAR is already scheduled to run (HKG, JPN).

Walt Disney World entries
Far East Associates Racing
(Mazda 6)
#90 Tony Scrugham III (USA)
#91 Ragnar Larsen (SWE)

Use same liveries as FEAR cars that I entered for HKG and JPN.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 13 Nov 2014, 12:32

V8fan12 wrote:Walt Disney World entries
Far East Associates Racing
(Mazda 6)
#90 Tony Scrugham III (USA)
#91 Ragnar Larsen (SWE)

Use same liveries as FEAR cars that I entered for HKG and JPN.

Tony Scrugham III is not eligible for WDWS if he enters any main-season races.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 13 Nov 2014, 17:20

#108 Lada Granta Sport
Andraz Velikonja (SLO)

#112 Lada Granta Sport
David Koczo (HUN)

#118 Lada Granta Sport
Jaropolk Petrovich (RUS)

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 13 Nov 2014, 19:16

Biscione wrote:
V8fan12 wrote:Walt Disney World entries
Far East Associates Racing
(Mazda 6)
#90 Tony Scrugham III (USA)
#91 Ragnar Larsen (SWE)

Use same liveries as FEAR cars that I entered for HKG and JPN.

Tony Scrugham III is not eligible for WDWS if he enters any main-season races.

Well in that case I'll enter Randall Wade (USA) in the #90 for WDWS instead.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 13 Nov 2014, 19:47

SEAT, Lada and Chevy's stats have been rolled and added to the chassis list here.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 13 Nov 2014, 21:24

David Koczo accepts the opportunity to race for Lada.

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 15 Nov 2014, 14:28

Ford to enter ARST

Ford are set to be represented in the ARST for the first time, 2 ford fusions have been built by American team Rick Miller Racing, while not a full blown works effort, the team have received technical support from Ford, the cars are set to make their début the upcoming round of the championship at Watkins Glen
“The team have been fantastic”, says team boss Rick Miller “building the cars in such a short space of time. The build was only finished a few days and although we had a short shakedown at and abandoned airfield last week this will be first time that the cars have run properly this weekend is essentially a test session for us”.
The team have confirmed that they will enter the remaining rounds of the championship, but will however skip the South African round, so they can undertake development of the car.
British driver Peter Oliver has been named as the first, while his teammate has yet to be announced, a decision is expected within the next few hours.

Team name: Rick Miller Racing
Rounds Entered: All Remaining except South Africa
Car: Ford Fusion
Drivers:
#102 Peter Oliver (GBR)
Previous Canon Experience: None
#103 TBA
Previous Canon Experience: TBA
Livery Design: I have attempted to create my own livery. Livery for car #102 is here http://www44.zippyshare.com/v/92758688/file.html car #103 is the same but with that cars driver name on it which will be sent once the driver has been confirmed in a few hour. ill just like to apologise in advance if it turns out be completely unworkable, im still trying to work it out.

Rick Miller racing would be looking for a driver for the second seat ideally any one with ARST experience, with that in mind would any of the following drivers be interested

Alexandra Kustova
James Douglas
Herbert Aston
Fidel Edwards

Other drivers may also apply

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 15 Nov 2014, 15:26

Okay, here's the renders for the Rick Miller Racing livery.

No offense... but I think you might want to pay a visit to the livery helpdesk and see if the advice there can help you out.

I will also need development focus(es) for the new car. They are explained here.

Additionally, the entry list for the US East privateer race has reached 35, so only one more entry will be accepted.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 15 Nov 2014, 16:01

Walt Disney World entry:
Alpha Auto (Honda)
#250 Toru Fukui (JPN, fired from TRE AR3.5)

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 15 Nov 2014, 23:50

Salamander

No offense... but I think you might want to pay a visit to the livery helpdesk and see if the advice there can help you out.

I will also need development focus(es) for the new car. They are explained.

No offense taken i admit im not the best at livery design, hopefully something i can improve on.

Car development
Development focus 1:Engine
Development focus 2 (optional): Chassis

Rated · Post by **Rated** » 16 Nov 2014, 00:22

peteroli34 wrote:Rick Miller racing would be looking for a driver for the second seat ideally any one with ARST experience, with that in mind would any of the following drivers be interested

Alexandra Kustova
[...]

Kustova is indeed interested. However, I will be really honest, she's not the fastest driver around, not at all. I just know she kept the Alfa on the black stuff when she raced it, but she wasn't really fast. If I was you, I would keep an eye on some AR GTi top drivers and try to put a deal in place with their DEC holder.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 16 Nov 2014, 01:37

Triumph are entering ANOTHER Privateer entry? Who'd have guessed?

Team name: Triumph Team Brasil
Rounds Entered: South Africa, Spa, Japan, Hong Kong
Car: Triumph Stag
Driver: Pedro Renales (BRA) / #105

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 16 Nov 2014, 16:25

Ford stats have been rolled and added here.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 16 Nov 2014, 17:16

RejectSport wrote:ARST in 60 Seconds

Lada pushes forward Granta debut to Spa
Lada Sport have taken the brave decision to push forward the debut of their new Granta Sport ARST model, entering David Koczo and Andraz Velikonja into the Spa-Francorchamps event, adding to their existing program of the Czech, Japanese and Hong Kong rounds.

"Our testing programme is now ahead of schedule, we're really pleased with the figures so far," said Lada Sport managing director Ruslan Khodzhaniyazov. "The car is ready to be given a run in a racing environment earlier than we expected, and as both David and Andraz were available on the Spa weekend, it was a good opportunity to get our programme going even earlier."

Trueba withdraws from Treviso...
Trueba have announced they will not run their planned two Infiniti G35s at the Italian round of ARST in Treviso. The originally planned entry had F1RWRS driver Marco Bizzarri partnering F2RWRS regular Salvatore Miccoli, but the Italian squad elected not to go ahead with their entry on cost grounds.

...and is replaced with Renzo
However, just as Trueba announced their withdrawal, Sicilian based outfit Renzo Engineering submitted their entry to the Italy round of the series. Coincidentally, their lead driver will be Marco Bizzarri, son of team owner and second driver of the Renzo entry, Antonio Bizzarri. The duo will be the first customer team to use the new Alfa Romeo model.

AR GTi young guns get a shot at the big time
Two drivers in the feeder AR GTi category will make their first forays into the Super Touring series, with championship leader Pedro Renales joining the field for four events with Triumph, and young Tahitian driver Manuarii Vahirua appearing in a third Voeckler Infiniti car at the final two rounds of the season in Japan and Hong Kong.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 16 Nov 2014, 19:19

Volvo will focus on improving the Aero.

HawkAussie · Post by **HawkAussie** » 16 Nov 2014, 23:47

peteroli34 wrote:Rick Miller racing would be looking for a driver for the second seat ideally any one with ARST experience, with that in mind would any of the following drivers be interested

Alexandra Kustova
James Douglas
Herbert Aston
Fidel Edwards

Other drivers may also apply

Fidel Edwards is intersted and with that in mine I will enter Carl Jordan in Walt Disney if he makes top 10

Walt Disney World entries
Kiwi Racing
(Dacia Logan)
#24 Carl Jordan (AUS)

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 17 Nov 2014, 00:20

HawkAussie wrote:
Fidel Edwards is intersted and with that in mine I will enter Carl Jordan in Walt Disney if he makes top 10

Walt Disney World entries
Kiwi Racing
(Dacia Logan)
#24 Carl Jordan (AUS)

Thanks for the offer, However a driver has already been selected

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 17 Nov 2014, 05:57

Honda will work on the aero

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 17 Nov 2014, 22:13

FMecha wrote:Hondoge will work on the aero

Fixed

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 17 Nov 2014, 22:54

I'll enter a new privateer entry:

Team Kiwi Racing (NZL)
Driver: James Douglas (NZL)
Car: Holden VF Commodore (#021)
Livery
Races: South Africa, Belgium, Japan and Hong Kong

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 23 Nov 2014, 11:48

ARST 2017: Privateer's Cup Round of US East (Race 7/14) - Watkins Glen
Starting grid

Race Results

Highlight video

Standings

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 23 Nov 2014, 19:44

What's that? Two races posted on the same day?

ARST 2017: Championship Feature Round of US East (Race 10/20) - Watkins Glen
Starting grid

Race Results

Highlight video

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 23 Nov 2014, 19:51

Salamander wrote:privateer results

Good job by Clark to finish 15th after going into the pits!?

Mackintosh did excellent by making up the most positions out of anyone (along with Greenlaw).

Scrugham was doing well motoring through the field. Until he did that stupid move on Jordan... :roll:

(or was that Jordan's fault?)
Then he later got taken out by Clark (lol) And then held up Harris! Then has a crash with Lerby! (facepalm) Scrugham pls.

Pasitchnjuk was useless. :lol:

That curva do lel tho. :mrgreen:

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 23 Nov 2014, 22:19

Rick Miller Pleased with début
Rick Miller Racing team boss Rick Miller was pleased with teams début race after Peter Oliver finished in 8th place
"To finish in the top 10 in our first race in a car that was only finished being built a few days ago is amazing, we were hoping to finish but not this high".
He was also highly critical of the driving standards "How some of these drivers gained a racing license is beyond me"

How many positions should be reversed for the sprint race for 2018 onwards?