ANZCRL's 1st edition of the popular GT3 Spa 24 Hour on Automobilista 2. AUS/NZ Combined Racing League have run this GT3 classic endurance race on Xbox Project CARS2 over the last 4 years and are excited to bring this event to Automobilista 2 on PC for the first of many to come.
The race will be run over 2 hours and 25 minutes with x10 time progression simulating the full 24 hours. A winner's plaque will be awarded at the end of 2023. Who will etch their names into ANZCRL history books in one of the world's most anticipated GT3 test of endurance at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps on AMS2?
Track Version - Spa-Francorchamps 2022 (Spa-Franchorchamps Pack DLC) Class - GT3 BMW M6 GT3 - 2 of 6 liveries selected McLaren 720S GT3 - 5 of 6 liveries selected Mercedes-AMG GT3 - 2 of 7 liveries selected Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 - 3 of 7 liveries selected Porsche 911 GT3 R - 1 of 7 liveries selected
Race winners (2019 - 2022 Xbox Project CARS2) 2019: SSHADZZ and KosmicRobbie27 #147 Slightly Mad Racing Acura NSX. 2020: C0l0nel Ll0yd #6 K-Pax Racing McLaren 650S. 2021: IllogicalSports #75 P-51 Simsports Nissan GT-R Nismo 2022: IllogicalSports #75 P-51 Simsports Nissan GT-R Nismo Race lap record - (PC2) 2:16.814 (2020) C0l0nel Ll0yd - McLaren 650S GT3
Schedule (all times AEST, NSW/VIC time) Friday 18th August (car entries locked in after completion of nights session) 8:00pm Lobby open - 10 minutes 8:10pm Practice 1 - 60 minutes 9:15pm Practice race (random grid) - 10 minutes 9:30pm Finish Saturday 19th August 6:00pm Lobby open - 10 minutes 6:10pm Practice 2 - 30 minutes 6:45pm Qualifying - 20 minutes (bottom half from practice 2 will go out for the 1st 10 minutes and then return to pits. The top half will then go out with 10 minutes remaining) 7:10pm Race - 2 hours 25 minutes 9:45pm Finish
Weather/time settings NOTE: In-game date will be set to 01/07/2023 Practice session 1 - In-game start time 11:00 x10 time progression; Light cloud (1 slot). Live track preset - light rubber. Practice session 2 - In-game start time 18:00 x2 time progression; Medium cloud (1 slot). Live track preset - medium rubber. Qualifying - In-game start time 19:00 x5 time progression; Medium cloud (1 slot). Live track preset - default progressing. Race - In-game time 16:00 x10 time progression; Heavy cloud/Medium cloud/Clear (3 slots, real time). Live track preset - default progressing. The in-game safety car will be in operation during the race.
ANZCRL do not have any dedicated servers, so connection is via the games Peer 2 Peer. Lobby Name: ANZCRL Spa 2.4 Password: To be announced via our Discord channel Auto Start Engine - No Force Interior View - Yes Force Driving Line Off - Yes Force Default Setups - No Force Manual Gears - No Force Realistic Driving Aids - Yes Allow ABS - Yes Allow Traction Control - Yes Allow Stability Control - No Damage Type - Full Damage Damage Scale - Medium Mechanical Failures - Yes Random Failures - No Allow Ghosted Vehicles - No Force Manual Pit Stops - Yes Pit Stop Errors - No Tire Wear - Accelerated Fuel Usage - Accelerated Force Cooldown Lap - Yes Maximum Grid Size - 32 Rules & Penalties - On Track Limit Penalties - On Track Limit Warnings Before Penalty - 3 Drive Through Penalties - On Pit Exit Penalty - On Full Course Yellows - Yes Pit Speed Limit KPH - 60 Multiplayer Rating Enabled - Off Minimum Rating - N/A Start Type - Rolling Formation Lap - Yes Pit Stop Refueling Allowed - Yes Mandatory Pit Stop - No Mandatory Pit Stop Minimum Tyres - 0 Live track Preset - As per the weather/time settings above.
We pride ourselves on racing clean and following proper racing etiquette giving space and overtaking cleanly. Excessive blocking will not be tolerated. No weaving if defending in the braking zone, hold your defensive line. If you make a mistake, please rejoin in a safe manner, minimising any impact on following cars. If your involved in an accident with another car, please try to redress on circuit within the lap if you feel like you're at fault. Do not complain about race incidents during the event and concentrate moving on.
The race with commentary will be live streamed on our ANZCRL Twitch channel and then saved to ANZCRL YouTube channel. You can change your car up until the end of Friday's practice 1 session. Please select your car and in-game livery including drivers Steam I.D (or name as shown in AMS2 multiplayer) by clicking on the button below. Strictly no duplicates of car liveries.