Team Morphine's 2.4h Le Mans race

Team Morphine is proud to present its own celebration of the Le Mans 24h race.

This will be a 2.4h (2h24min) race of La Sarthe 2009 / Change Weather / Change Time for LMP1 and GT categories on June 16th 2012.

Conditions will be set to be as realistic as possible.

Only clean and respectful drivers will be accepted.


I. General Aspects

One-race event, with a 2.4h duration (2h24min) in the circuit of La Sarthe, celebrating the day of the 80th edition Le Mans 24h race on the 16th and 17th of June 2012.

II. Track

Circuit de La Sarthe 2009 / Change Weather / Change Time

III. Cars allowed

• LMP1 category

Minimum weight 900kg
Maximum power 900cv (887bhp)

• LM GTE category

Minimum weight 1240kg
Maximum power 650cv (641bhp)

IV. Enrollment

You can sign up for this event:

• Via PM on PSN to Tavilha (=PSN ID)
• Via PM on GTPlanet to Tavilha (=GTP ID)
• Right here in this thread.

You must provide a photograph of the car you want to use in the event. You may have to choose a car of a given class, depending on the number of existing subscribers in each class.

V. Event Conditions

The race will start at 3PM (game time) and time will be accelerated to 10x in order to complete one cycle of 24 hours. The weather will be the closest possible to reality.

Mandatory pit stop for "pilot exchange”: 1

• Pit stop window from 1h to 1h30 race time;
• The opening and closing of the pit stop window will be announced during the event;
• You’re allowed to change tires and refuel;
• You must enter the pits, select desired tires and fuel and press the pause button;
• You must then wait 3 minutes, counting from the moment your car touches the floor again after the pit service, before you can resume the race;
• If your stopping time is less than 3 minutes but more than 2 minutes, then 2 laps will be subtracted from your total number of laps when the race is completed;
• If your stopping time is less than 2 minutes, you will be disqualified.
• Use this time to stretch your legs, drink water or go to the bathroom – that could be crucial!

Tires allowed: racing hard.

Driving assist allowed:
ABS
Traction control
Skid Recovery Force

Grid – standing start
Penalty – weak
Mechanical damage – heavy
Visible damage – yes
Tire and fuel wear – yes
Boost – no
Slipstream – weak
Grip reduction on track edge and wet surface – real

• The white flag (last lap) will be displayed – via microphone or chat – as soon as the race time hits 2h24min.
• The checkered flag (end of race) will be displayed as soon as the race leader crosses the finish line after the white flag is displayed.
• The winning driver must then stop and pull over at the right end of the road, immediately after the exit of the pits. The following drivers must then stop behind the previous car, in order of arrival. All overtaking is strictly forbidden after having crossed the finish line.

VI. Qualifying

Two qualifying sessions will be held before the main event (see calendar).
Each qualifying session will consist of an 11 laps race in which the drivers will have 10 laps to set the fastest lap . At the end of lap 10, the Pace Car will come out for a slow lap, during which overtaking is forbidden.
The conditions are the same as the main event, except for tire wear, which will be turned off and damage, which will be set to light.
Everyone who wishes to participate in the event must take part in at least one qualifying session.
The best lap time of the two qualifying sessions will determine your starting grid position.

VII. Final standings

The final standings will be divided by category and divulged after viewing the replay, confirmation of the mandatory pit stops and respect for other rules.

VIII. Calendar

• 1st Qualifying Session

June 9th 2012
Room opening: 9:30PM GMT
Race start: 10:00PM GMT

• 2nd Qualifying Session

June 13th 2012
Room opening: 9:30PM GMT
Race start: 10:00PM GMT

• Main Event:

June 16th 2012
Room opening: 8:30PM GMT
Player gathering: 8:45PM – 9:30PM GMT
Entry of LM GT cars on the track and placement in the order provided by qualifying: 9:30PM – 9:40PM GMT
Entry of LMP1 cars on the track and placement in the order provided by qualifying: 9:40PM – 9:50PM GMT
Race start: 10:00PM GMT
Race end: June 17th 2012 at 00:24AM GMT.

IX. Penalties

• Only players whose registration is approved may stay in the lounge;
• Anyone who does not fully comply with the rules of this event will be disqualified;
• Whoever disturbs the smooth running of the event will be kicked from the lounge;
• Whoever demonstrates a persistent unsportsmanlike conduct will be disqualified and may be asked to abandon the lounge;
• Whoever doesn't make the mandatory pit stop for "pilot exchange” during the scheduled window (see event conditions) will be disqualified;
• Should you transpose the solid line just off the pits, 1 lap can be removed from your total number of laps, with the consequent adjustment of the final standings;
• Should you transpose the solid line just off the pits and deliberately blocking faster cars that come on the track, 2 laps may be subtracted total number of laps, with the consequent adjustment of the final standings;
• If an accident results from the above-mentioned situation, the guilty player may be disqualified.

X. Other considerations

• The qualifying sessions aim to determine the eligibility of players to participate in the main event as well as the starting order.
• In the event of a player's internet connection failure, it will be considered a mechanical failure, and the player ranked as DNF (Did Not Finish).
• In the event of the server's internet connection failure, the race will be resumed as soon as possible. The resumed race will have a rolling start and the starting order will be the same as the ranking of the interrupted race The differences between the drivers in the interrupted race be taken into consideration for the final standings.
• Since this is a multiclass event, slower drivers are asked not to block or hinder faster drivers, even if being “transparent”.
• A third qualifying session may be held on June 15th 2012 if necessary. The same conditions will apply.

XI. Bibliography

1. Le Mans 24h race official website - http://www.lemans.org/

XII. Registered cars and drivers

• LMP1

• LM GTE

Qualifying results and starting grid:

1. MagicFerrari 3:20.999 LMP1 (1st qualifying session)
2. bichu_x 3:24.272 LMP1 (1st qualifying session)
3. NightwishPT 3:28.541 LMP1 (2nd qualifying session)
4. hotlinksxz 3:29.598 LMP1 (1st qualifying session)
5. Umt07 3:33.247 LMP1 (2nd qualifying session)
6. Speed377 3:35.119 LMP1 (2nd qualifying session)
7. bichu_mau 3:48.025 GTE (2nd qualifying session)
8. nightfirePT 4:01.909 GTE (2nd qualifying session)
9. m8h3r 4:05.509 GTE (1st qualifying session)
10. johnwells69 4:24.967 GTE (2nd qualifying session)
11. Kratos1979PT 4:32.812 LMP1 (2nd qualifying session)
12. hmlopes 0:00.000 LMP1
13. Bananoides 0:00.000 GTE
14. Tavilha 0:00.000 GTE

* adr_bronco 3:21.143 LMP1 (2nd qualifying session) - awaiting registration
* Tuning_quattro (Team Morphine) - awaiting registration

Event start: once you're cleared to enter the track please wait in line after pit exit, according to the starting order above. Don't complete any lap.

The race will be set to 50 laps, but the event ends when the race clock hits 2h 24min. You will then complete the lap you're on, and as soon as you cross the finish line you have to pull over to the right of the track and stop behind the car in front of you (see Event Conditions above). Don't move until you're cleared to do so.

As soon as you're cleared to move, you're wellcome to finish the remaining laps for experience, credits or whatever, or just get some well-deserved sleep

Don't forget the mandatory 3 minute stop! (see Event Conditions)

If you have any questions, please do ask. I want things to be as clear as possible and go as smooth as Sofia Vergara's boobs..

Failure to comply with the regulations will get you kicked from the event.

Drive safe and have fun!

I might be interested in this, though there are two things putting me off. First, I HATE the penalty system in the game. It's awful, and is more likely to punish you from having an accident, rather than preventing cheating.

Second thing is the time of the event. It's the same time as Le Mans? I want to watch Le Mans! If the race was a few days earlier or later, and penalties were off, I'd probably join.

I'll post the link to this event in my own event thread.

Hey guys,

Andy, I too really dislike the game's penalty system, but we've decided to keep it on because of those final chicanes in the circuit. There's not going to be a race steward, so it could be hard work to watch everyone in the replay.

MSTER, you can choose any car that complies with the rules. Good testing

Can you PM me what the car regulations are. Unfortunately I don't follow the Endurance racing even though if it's on I'll watch so I'm not 100% on the classes.

Hi Tavilha can I join this please, my car would be an LM car.

Hi John, of course

Upload a photo of it as soon as you choose it

Hi Tavilha can I use the Lambo race car, its standard. Is tuning allowed?

Oopsy, it seems I have forgotten to pick a car. I'll go and correct this now and get you a good picture for the OP 👍

Nissan Skyline R32 Touring Car:

1240KG
640BHP
#43

👍

Thanks mate!

John Wells

Hi Tavilha can I use the Lambo race car, its standard. Is tuning allowed?

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yes and yes

Hi talvilha i want to join your endurance race
My car is Audi R8 Race Car '01 Number 1 Red

Also im sending a FR to you right now

I also want to join the event. My PSN ID is MagicFerrari. I still have to decide what car I'm going to use, I have to do some testing.

Add me please, i want to race with my Mazda 787b. (i don have pic, sorry...)

My id its hotlinksxz.

I finally choose the Audi R8 Race Car '01 #2 in yellow.

Thanks!

Sorry, i didn´t post pic... Here it is:

Hi hotliksxz, still can't see the pic

Tavilha

Hi hotliksxz, still can't see the pic

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Hi! Sorry, i'm new here and i don't know how to post a pic...

I'm gonna to try again, but if doesn't works... Can you tell it me, please?

(strike 1 XD)
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4140/showroommazda787b1lmp.jpg

(Strike2)

Got it! thanks

Ok, so can you add me to the event, please?

Oh, and add me in the PS3 please!

Hi! I watched that your team is called 'Team Morphine'. Could Hotlinksxz and I form a team called "HRT"?

High Racing Team LoL

Just HRT

Lol, sure

PSN... Doesn´t works!!

Again works!

We have a session today right?

Yes, it's going to start right now.

Right now? But it's not suppose to open for another 30 minutes? The OP says 9:30GMT?

m8h3r

Right now? But it's not suppose to open for another 30 minutes? The OP says 9:30GMT?

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I don't know, Tavilha has just connected to PSN and he is going to create the lounge.