The two hour night race last weekend turned out to be a success. The majority of the drivers made it to the finish and there is an interest to do more and even longer races. A total of 14 drivers started in the dark staring down at Eau Rouge. In the nearly two hours the pit stops really played a role in some of the position changes. Everyone enjoyed the challenge of not only competing with others, but also lasting long enough to finish.

Also noteworthy is that September marks the completion of our first year of existence. We have completed numerous seasons in various formats and everyone has learned a lot over time. Everyone put in a great effort every week. We helped each other where possible and competed in a friendly way, and we know that’s what makes our group a great one. Chat with us on the forum if you’re interested in joining our next season.

GT Pro and F3000 are next. We’re working on the track list, schedule, and other details on the forum. Input from participants is welcome.

It’s all coming together now. Details have been added regarding the upcoming endurance event in GTR2. We are racing the GT cars at Spa for 2 hours.

Qualifying starts at a simulated 4 AM. It will be dark. The race will start in the dark as well, but 2 hours later there will be plenty of light to see the checkered flag… if you can endure.

There are almost another 3 weeks left to prepare. We have 9 drivers signed up at the time of this writing. Read up on the details and get some tips, and then decide whether you want to take on this challenge. We hope to see you on the grid.

We’re a bit late with the updates here on the front page, but you know how that goes. Life doesn’t stop. A fun event and a new season are already being worked on as if this one didn’t happen. You can join us while we look back and talk about the fun we had and how we performed in this forum thread.

The last few weeks have been a busy time, and even though we haven’t posted pics of each event, USteppin still made them and put them up on the forum. Also, throughout the season he has added to a photo album that now has a ton of cool shots in it.

Click here to see USteppin’s Picasa Web Album.

With that said, this is a great time for potential recruits to join the club! You have time to get on the forums, get to know us a bit, and run a fun event before having to commit to an entire season. Try us out, we’re a good group of guys of varying ages and welcome everyone that’s willing to learn and stick with it.

Until now SHU has only used RACE On content for leagues and events. For the first time we will venture into a different sim title, one well known and respected. GTR2 always had a strong fan base and still has people loyal to it.

SHU will run a single endurance race at Spa-Francorchamps. Details are being discussed. We may start at night with the headlights on, and run into the sunrise where blinding glare may test your concentration. This will bring new challenges and requires plenty of preparation.

We have a discussion thread for this fun event on the forum which we use to decide on the details. If you are excited to join us, please chime in! We’d love to have you.  We ask that everyone puts in the extra effort in preparation for this long event, as to not end your own or someone else’s race early on due to lack of practice. The date will be posted when it’s decided.