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2017 Global Endurance Championship (PC & FM)

Tue 20 Dec 2016, 14:45

In 2014, it took Wagon/Dave/Blonde, Carter/Macace and Insayne/Woody/Nightmare 36 hours to earn the right the be called champions. In 2016, it took SECR (Copper/Marko) and SamKel (Samson/Maverick) 48 hours to earn that same right. We won't know until December who will add their names to the list of GSREC champions; but we do know it will take them a record 54 hours complete with all of the countless euphoric highs and crushing lows that come with multi-class P1 & GT racing on 6 of the world's greatest endurance race circuits.

Grab a friend or two (or drive solo if you have no friends) and get behind the wheel of one of today's finest LMP 1 or GT3 cars for the ultimate test of endurance.

This championship will again take place on both FM and PC, with 3 races taking place on FM (Daytona, Nurbugring and Road Atlanta) and 3 taking place on PC (Silverstone, Le Mans and Spa). This year, Silverstone will replace Sebring and Spa has been extended from a 6 hour to a 12 hour event.

February 11th - 12 Hours of Daytona (FM)
April 22nd - 6 Hours of Silverstone (PC)
June 10th - 12 Hours of Le Mans (PC)
August 12th - 6 Hours of Nurburgring (FM)
October 14th - 12 Hours of Spa (PC)
December 16th - 6 Hours of Road Atlanta (FM)

Tue 20 Dec 2016, 14:46
Let silly season begin!
Tue 20 Dec 2016, 14:53
I'm willing to team up with anyone in GT, Prototype or DeltaWing (Forza only). Last season I figured out going a solo was the 2nd worst life decision I've made.
Tue 20 Dec 2016, 15:48
I'm pleased to announce First Capital has signed an extension with Toyota to continue running the #8 TS040 as a full season entry in the Prototype class.

I'm planning on doing the 6 hour races solo, but would like a 2nd driver for Daytona, Le Mans and Spa.

When GRD signed on to drive with FCA in 2016 his contact did include an option for 2017. As such, he has Right of first refusal to exercise that option. (I hope he does exercise this) If he chooses not to exercise said option I will begin accepting applications of interested drivers for the position of 2nd driver for the aforementioned 12 hour races.

Interested applicants would first need to post a $1,000 (Canadian) non refundable deposit, then travel to FCA headquarters in Kingston, Ontario to battle it out with other applicants in a hard boiled egg eating contest, as well as assist in various chores and errands.

(Travel and accommodations would not be covered by First Capital Autosport)

Stay tuned for job availability.
Tue 20 Dec 2016, 19:09
Assuming Forza 7 releases in the fall like they have done for the last 4 or 5 games, will Road Atlanta take place on there?

This is in the hopes that they actually add dynamic weather and day/night transitions.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, Forza 7 will probably be a release title for the Xbox Scorpio.
Tue 20 Dec 2016, 23:32
Posted by Nightmare x24xAssuming Forza 7 releases in the fall like they have done for the last 4 or 5 games, will Road Atlanta take place on there?


We will play the transition to FM 7 by ear for now.
Wed 21 Dec 2016, 00:18
Ah finish it off on FM6 . Gives less pressure for people to get FM7 straight away and we get to give FM6 a good send of to the big video game shelf in the sky .
Wed 21 Dec 2016, 00:45
I'm assuming i will remain teammates with BCK under a new name, unless he wants to get rid of me
Wed 21 Dec 2016, 01:26
Posted by dakinca91I'm assuming i will remain teammates with BCK under a new name, unless he wants to get rid of me


2K Racing.
Wed 21 Dec 2016, 01:28
Posted by Nightmare x24xAssuming Forza 7 releases in the fall like they have done for the last 4 or 5 games, will Road Atlanta take place on there?

This is in the hopes that they actually add dynamic weather and day/night transitions.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, Forza 7 will probably be a release title for the Xbox Scorpio.


Might change it to Rio.
Wed 21 Dec 2016, 01:46
Posted by Mr Blonde V
Posted by Nightmare x24xAssuming Forza 7 releases in the fall like they have done for the last 4 or 5 games, will Road Atlanta take place on there?

This is in the hopes that they actually add dynamic weather and day/night transitions.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, Forza 7 will probably be a release title for the Xbox Scorpio.


Might change it to Rio.

That's a good way to ensure a First Capital Autosport victory.
Wed 21 Dec 2016, 16:35
the cars?
Wed 21 Dec 2016, 18:20
Posted by Manuel CRthe cars?


Presume the same as this seasons
Wed 21 Dec 2016, 23:10
Posted by Manuel CRthe cars?


UNOFFICIAL LIST (Official list will be on series page when it is released soon)

Forza:

P1:
2014 Audi R18 e-tron Quattro
2014 Toyota TS040 Hybrid
2015 Nissan GT-R LM Nismo
2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid

GT:
2014 Lamborghini LP 570-4 Super Trofeo
2014 Ferrari 458 Italia GTLM
2014 Dodge Viper GTS-R
2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R
2014 Bentley Continental GT3
2014 Audi R8 LMS Ultra
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
2014 McLaren 12C GT3
2014 BMW Z4 GTE

Project CARS:

P1:
2014 Audi R18 e-tron quattro
2014 Toyota TS040 Hybrid
2014 Marek RP339H
2013 RWD P20 LMP1

GT:
2014 Ruf RGT-8 GT3
2013 Ginetta G55 GT3
2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
2013 Bentley Continental GT3
2013 Audi R8 LMS Ultra
2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT3
2012 McLaren 12C GT3
2012 BMW Z4 GTE
2015 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R
2015 Cadillac ATS-V.R. GT3
Thu 22 Dec 2016, 22:58
I haven't been asking around the GT garages much yet; but based on a few chats I've had with some Prototype teams it already looks like we will have a strong field. My rumor mill..

FCA - Returning full time with 2nd driver for 12 hour races

SamKel - Sounds like Samson and Maverick are planning on a full time entry to defend their championship

Kay Motorsports - Australian funding fell through; but looks likely Dakinca and BCK are working on something...perhaps bringing in a 3rd driver with deep pockets?

Quimera - Looks likely the boys from Costa Rica and Chile with at least 1 car; perhaps 2.

Ardent Racing - Dead Arm has announced his intention to return with a full season effort. Unknown if he is planning solo or if he has a driver or two up his sleeve...

Premature Acceleration - Things have been pretty quiet lately...
Thu 22 Dec 2016, 23:08
GT:

SECR - Despite some confusion earlier in the week, it does appear that Copper and Marko will return to defend their GT championship. Their championship earnings from 2016 should ensure they have the extra money to field a "B" car again.

MBI - The 2014 GT champions and first half of 2016 powerhouse team appear to have more questions then answers surrounding them this off-season. It's unknown if they plan on entering in 2017, or what that lineup would look like.

PFM Racing - Charger has announced an indefinite hiatus. Only time will tell.

420 - One would think Smokez and Speedfreak are working on something...though it's unclear if they will be working together.

VMB - Haven't spoken with any members directly recently; but Bullitt and Throwaway are both staples of GSR. If they decide to stick together a solid 3rd driver would immediately put them in the GT mix in a big way.
Thu 22 Dec 2016, 23:46
To be fair, we here at MBI rarely know what we're doing anyways.
Fri 23 Dec 2016, 01:12
southeastcoastracing.webs.com/apps/blog/entries/show/44351150-2017-updates-

You guys want not 1 but 2 major announcements well dont worry we have you covered .
Fri 23 Dec 2016, 03:13
SECR nabs the season's top free agent! Things could get interesting in GT if MBI answers the bell.
Fri 23 Dec 2016, 03:19
Posted by BCKracer71SECR nabs the season's top free agent! Things could get interesting in GT if MBI answers the bell.


Who's that?
Fri 23 Dec 2016, 04:18
should the Porsche be banned ? It's very very fast compared to the other 2