Heartfelt congratulations to Jammy for winning ITCC 3!

*Thank you to Adam_46 for the epic logo!


International Touring Car Championship; Season 3!





Have you ever wondered what it would've been like, if the Super Touring Car Championships of the '90s, like DTM, the Italian Touring Car Championship, and the International Touring Championship were combined, in a modern, high-paced racing series from around the world? Well, look no further! This series combines a host of touring car favourites, from the Canadian Touring Car Championship, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Pirelli World Challenge, Italian Touring Car Championship, Irish Touring Car Championship, British Touring Car Championship and the World Touring Car Championship.


It's all combined to make the racing as fun as possible!


ITCC Official Rules and Regulations, Season 3: Fall 2013


Introduction:

This rulebook serves the sole purpose of being the basis of all ITCC Supplementary Rules and Regulations during races. It is not intended for the purpose of ensuring that conflicts do not occur. Instead, this rulebook will settle any and all potential disputes. It is for official use only, though it is recommended that drivers read and understand Sections 2-6 before competing. It is also advisable that drivers read Sections 7 and 8, in case of necessity of Complaint or Appeal only. It is entirely necessary for all competitors to read Sections 1 and 9, as failure to comply with the regulations in Section 1 will result in a penalty, and the rules laid out in Section 9 are finalized, permanent, and official procedure! Lastly, it is of utmost importance that every driver reads and understands both the GTPlanet.net Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and Online League Rules (OLRs.) Failure to comply with any of the aforementioned rules, whether they're made by ITCC Officials or GTPlanet.net Staff will result in penalties or infractions.

Series Introduction:

This Racing Series is intended to be a fun way for friends to meet, have fun, and mainly race together. Therefore, the Spirit and Intent of this series is purely fun. The main rule, therefore, is just to enjoy racing here. The Series Director and Race Director are best friends, and the racing here is meant to be a fun way to keep in touch. Anyone who doesn't have the same Spirit of Intent, and does not follow these regulations is subject to the resulting penalties. Please, for everyone's enjoyment, have fun, race clean, and ensure that everyone is smiling at the end of the race.


ITCC Organizers, Volunteers, and Stewards:

-ITCC Series Director: MrMelancholy15
-ITCC Race Director: Whiskymaser
-ITCC Head Steward: polarbear345
-ITCC Steward: *need steward*


Table of Contents:

Post #1:

1: Vehicles


2: Race Systems and Procedures


3: Qualifying Race Points Scoring Systems


4: Feature Race Points Scoring Systems


5: Race Info


6: Schedule


7: Official Complaint System


8: Official Appeal System


9: Official Disconnect Procedure


10: Teams Championship


Post #2:


1: Registration

2: Registered Drivers

3: Team Bios


Post #3:


1: Next Race

2: Countdown Timer

3: Supplementary (track-specific) information






1: Vehicles

1.1: -all vehicles must be sanctioned by the ITCC governing committee
1.2: -mandated horsepower is 276 hp
1.3: -mandated weight is 1200 kg.+
1.4: -aerodynamic devices must be added
1.5: -All cars must run Racing Hard tires
1.6: -Only the following models of vehicles are allowed at the specs listed:



Rough Season 3 Specs:

BMW 330i: 276 hp, 1270 kg.

This car achieved 227 km/h at Tokyo R246 at the end of the main straightaway. The car stayed above 91 km/h through turn 1. The car made it through the high-speed chicane at 189 km/h.

Lap time result: 1:54.0


Description: This car may be about 2-3 tenths slower than the FF cars on a flying lap, but if you factor in tire wear, this car should ideally be a very close contender in the championship.


Honda Civic Type R '08: 285 hp, 1200 kg.

This car achieved 227 km/h at Tokyo R246 at the end of the main straightaway. The car stayed above 93 km/h through turn 1. The car made it through the high-speed chicane at 191 km/h.


Lap time result: 1:53.7

Description: This car is very closely matched in all aspects with all of the other FF cars. It's likely to be a championship contender, because it can battle it out with the other FF cars, but seems more nimble.


Mazda Atenza Sport 25Z '07: 276 hp, 1219 kg.

This car achieved 228 km/h at Tokyo R246 at the end of the main straightaway. The car stayed above 91 km/h through turn 1. The car made it through the high-speed chicane at 189 km/h.

Lap time result: 1:53.7

Description: This car is very closely matched in all aspects with all of the other FF cars. It's likely to be a championship contender, because it can battle it out with the other FF cars, but has slightly better top end performance (by one km/h).

SEAT Ibiza Cupra: 276 hp, 1200 kg.

This car achieved 227 km/h at Tokyo R246 at the end of the main straightaway. The car stayed above 93 km/h through turn 1. The car made it through the high-speed chicane at 189 km/h.


Lap time result: 1:53.7

Description: This car is very closely matched in all aspects with all of the other FF cars. It's likely to be a championship contender, because it can battle it out with the other FF cars, but has a noticeably higher corner-entry speed. (about 2 km/h)


Volvo C30: 276 hp/1200 kg.

This car achieved 227 km/h at Tokyo R246 at the end of the main straightaway. The car stayed above 91 km/h through turn 1. The car made it through the high-speed chicane at 189 km/h.

Lap time result: 1:53.8

Description: This car is the benchmark FF car. The most consistently competitive FF car in ITCC, this car won the second season.


Ford Focus ST '06: 276 hp/1200 kg.

This car achieved 227 km/h at Tokyo R246 at the end of the main straightaway. The car stayed above 93 km/h through turn 1. The car made it through the high-speed chicane at 189 km/h.

Lap time result: 1:53.8

Description: This car is almost a carbon-copy of the Volvo C30, minus the strange power curve and sound.




2: Race Systems

2.1: -Every round will consist of three (3) races
2.2: -There is a qualifying race, 25 km. in length.
2.2.1: -Rolling starts will be used in Qualifying Races.
2.3: -Two Feature races, 50 km. in length.
2.3.1: -Bump drafting is allowed in Feature Races
2.3.2: -Off-track excursions are permitted within reason, given that the driver returns to the racing surface safely, so as not to obstruct the flow of racing traffic and hinder them in any way.
2.3.3: -Standing Starts will be used in Feature Races.


3: Qualifying Race Points Scoring System

3.1: -the top 4 in the qualifying race will receive Top 4 points, in order of finish
3.2: -The next 4 in the qualifying race will receive Top 8 points, in order of finish, from 5th through until 8th
3.3: -the remainder of the finishers in the second qualifying race will receive points in order of finish, from 9th through until 16th
3.4: -The points for qualifying races will be awarded as follows:

1st: 16
2nd: 15
3rd: 14

And so on, ad 16th: 1.

3.5: -Qualifying races are conducted after a 15 minute qualifying session, which is recorded via Capture Card.



4: Feature Race Points Scoring System

4.1: -points awarded as follows:

1st: 32
2nd: 30
3rd: 28
4th: 26
5th: 24
6th: 22
7th: 20
8th: 18
9th: 16
10th: 14
11th: 12
12th: 10
13th: 8
14th: 6
15th: 4
16th: 2

4.2: -Points will be scored evenly for both feature races



5: Race Info

5.1: -Race distance is 50 km.
5.2: -Qualifying Races are 8 laps.
5.3: -All most realistic settings turned on, excluding the following:
5.4: -Damage on light
5.5: -Visual damage off
5.6: -Grid order based on previous race results
5.7: -Rolling start and standing start grids set by drivers manually
5.8: -odd numbered places must use left lane ONLY



6: Schedule

6.1: -Track List:

1st: Cape Ring South
2nd: Grand Valley East
3rd: Trial Mountain Circuit
4th: Suzuka Circuit East
5th: Autodromo Internazionale di Monza
6th: Rome
7th: Madrid
8th: Tokyo R246
9th: Daytona (Road)
10th: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Road)
11th: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (not run - lack of officials)
12th: Nürburgring 24hr.

6.2: - Race day schedule:

Room Opens: 4:15 EST
Qualifying Race 1: 4:30 EST
Qualifying Race 2: 4:45 EST
Intermission: 5:00 EST-5:15 EST
Feature Race 1: 5:15 EST
Feature Race 2: 5:45 EST



7: Official Complaint System

7.1: -any driver who wishes to express a dislike towards a rule, or a ruling, must contact the Series Director.
7.2: -Any driver who wishes to see action taken following an on-track incident, or off-track incidence of verbal abuse, must message a Steward, the Race Director, or the Series Director. In the case of forum abuse, or a violation of the GTPlanet AUP, please report the message to the moderators. Please do not hesitate to report it to the moderators. They do not retaliate against you. Your report is anonymous and discrete, to everyone excluding the Site's moderators, and Administrators.
7.3: -The Stewards, Race Director, and Series Director will agree upon a penalty of any sort following this procedure:

Guidelines for penalties:

All penalties will be given following a simple system:


1st step: Driver(s) involved fill out an incident report (lap number, turn number, short description)


2nd step: Series Director will make an Unlisted YouTube video


3rd step: Series Director will call a Team of Stewards review meeting


4th step: Series Director will include the description given by the drivers in Step 1


5th step: Stewards will give their opinions on the incident, assigning faults


6th step: Stewards will discuss any possible variations in opinions


7th step: Stewards will come forth with an official recommendation to the Series Director


8th step: Series Director will contact the Race Director and ensure that everyone is in accordance with the penalty.

9th step: An appeal may be launched, for a reduction in the severity of the penalty, or for an entire withdrawal of penalty.

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Official ITCC Racecraft Expectations

This is a list of ITCC-specific Racecraft Expectations. As the name implies, all drivers are expected to follow these as official rules.

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8: Official Appeal System

8.1: -In the case of a wish to appeal a ruling, Judgement of Fact, or a Steward's decision, the appealing party shall contact the Series Director, fully outlining the reason(s) why the appeal should be considered.
8.2: -Without a reason why the appeal should be considered, the ruling, Judgement of Fact, or Steward's decision will not be reconsidered.



9: Official Disconnect Procedure

9.1: -all drivers who disconnect from the lobby must attempt to rejoin the lobby. That is first priority. Upon the failure of the second attempt to rejoin, the disconnected driver must message the Series Director with "disconnect" as a message title. The driver may then re-try to connect, reset the router, or simply retire from that day's racing.
9.2: -the Series Director will make no schedule changes for disconnects, unless otherwise specified, in Section 10.3.
9.3: -There must always be at least one series representative, steward, or the Series Director, present for any racing.



10: Teams Championship

10.1: -All drivers will be given the choice to be placed on a team of their choice.
10.2: -There will be "factory" teams, and "privateer" teams.
10.3: -Factory teams will be comprised of ITCC drivers from previous seasons.
10.4: -Privateer teams are expected to be slightly slower, but still have a great shot at winning.
10.5: -Team championships will be scored separately for privateer and factory teams. Therefore, there are two team championships!




11: ITCC Rising Star

11.1: -One Driver from each country, who is below the age of 18, may battle for the ITCC Rising Star Championship.
11.2: -Entrants to ITCC Rising Star are considered on a "first-to-come, first-to-race" basis.
11.3: -The scoring for ITCC Rising Star Championship is run via average points per round at the end of the season.
11.4: -Penalties will be given closer attention to, with these drivers, as this is part of their GTP Learning Curve.
11.5: -The purpose of ITCC Rising Star Championship is to continually strive to assist young drivers in becoming GTP's fastest racing drivers.


And, again, enjoy the racing!
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Registration:


Please post your GTP and PSN names if you're interested, and can make it to races on Fridays at 21:30 GMT-0.



Registered drivers:

GTP/PSN

ITCC_Andrew/MrMelancholy15 - Mazdaspeed Motorsports (MMS) - Mazda Atenza Sport 25Z '07





This calm-headed Canadian aims to be the fastest Canadian in ITCC. The colour scheme he chose was based on "Crazy Leo" Leo Urlichich; not because it's a Subaru (quite the opposite, actually,) but because he wants his smooth, yet crazy driving style to wow crowds. Given his courage in making passes, and his ability to "spice up" the racing line, this is certainly not difficult. The car he drives is also the absolutely brightest orange in the series. He aims to take up rallying, eventually, and so he is in this series for a bit of practice, and a bit of fun.


RESHIRAM5/cyan-yoshi5 - Pokémon Team X (PTX)- Ford Focus ST






jammy21 / jam_my21 - Mazdaspeed Motorsports (MMS) - Mazda Atenza Sport 25Z '07




Jammy is a very fast Finnish driver, very much akin to the Finnish drivers who have come before him: Raikkönnen, Mäkinen, Hirvonen and Latvala. Clearly, there's something very cool-headed about Finnish drivers. They set out with the singular goal of winning, every time they go on track, and often succeed! Jammy is no exception to this rule. He's fast, consistent, talented, and cool-headed. Passing him is difficult, he rarely ever makes a mistake.

But, don't let that fool you. Jammy is a champion of many series, and although he's making his debut in ITCC, he's still going to be a serious contender. Don't think he's ruthless, either, because he's actually the nicest guy in ITCC, making him a fan favourite among the sympathetic fans who understand that emotions run high during racing. His considerate, yet aggressive driving is unlike anyone else's in ITCC.


KingSakery/Sakery - SEAT Ibiza Cupra - SEAT Autosport



This German lives on the edge. Famous for his big win-or-go-home attitude, he always sets forth with his game-face on. A staple of the ITCC, he's been here - winning - since Season 1. This season, he seems to be aiming for a win with the only SEAT car in the field - a realistic goal. In the first season, his
Toyota GT86 was a force to be reckoned with; he almost helped Toyota to the Manufacturer's championship. In the second season, his VW Golf was extremely competitive, again. In the third season, can anyone stop the unstoppable German?


Ettick_/Ettick_

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YaShoe/TheYaShoe - Volvo C30



YaShoe is the final Canadian entrant into the ITCC. He made a late arrival, being the fourth Canadian to join, and the fifteenth driver to join. When he did the same, in WRC, he quickly became a championship competitor, and MrMelancholy's favourite competitor. The poise of his WRC car is still one of the many inspirational moments for WRC competitors, and he received a lot of praise for winning several stages of WRC rallies. He certainly won't hold back in ITCC, though, as he's certainly hoping to fight for the championship this time. He is Canada's entry into the ITCC's Rising Star battle, given his age and talent.


Can he bring his poise and finesse to ITCC, to claim his first ITCC Championship, in his debut year?​

This American is a good spirited driver, known for his last lap passing talent. He drives the touring cars using his NASCAR and karting training, continually using draft to his advantage on the last lap to make the lap that counts into his strongest lap. Expect him to make the pass for the win on the last lap if he can start the race well.


His dark blue/red Mazda Atenza is the very same as that of Mazdaspeed Motorsports. Red Bull Racing has reached an agreement with Mazdaspeed Motorsports for them to supply a fully prepped Mazda Atenza for him to race; expect it to be well-prepared.

He runs a special pink paint scheme during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness. This honest, caring attitude makes him a crowd favourite. He's also the ITCC Media Director and an ITCC Steward, so he certainly isn't afraid of the spotlight.


Adam46/Duke_adam46 - Sigdam Racing (SR) - Honda Civic Type R '08




This British driver is a star-in-the-making. He aims to win the ITCC Rising Star Championship. He's very talented at controlling his car at the ragged edge, and can get very good pace out of his car. As with most young drivers, he has things to learn, but when the races go well for him, he's proven that he can win and get continual top 5s.


In preseason, no one was able to make such a splash in the series as quickly as Adam, who ran away with the win in his first ever ITCC race; the first race he had ever run on GTP. His Honda Civic has a very nice amount of poise in the corners, allowing him to keep his driving in check and push closer to the ragged edge.



Siggers/Sig1611 - Sigdam Racing (SR) - Honda Civic Type R '08



This British driver is the co-founder of Sigdam Racing, a team that has winning potential in every race. Although Sig has not won an official ITCC race, yet, he is set for it, given his competitive lap times, car, and team. ITCC drivers also highly doubt he'd be willing to settle for "second fiddle," in the case of the rivalry between him and his teammate.


The team really push their cars hard in development, ensuring that nothing fails during race day. Could their incredibly hard work and perseverance pay off with a Team's Championship and/or Driver's Championship?


GTracer98/Driverman447 - Pokemon Team X (PTX) - Ford Focus ST



This Latvian driver is is his country's official entry for ITCC Rising Star Championship. He won't allow his age to impede his aspirations of victory! He will fight for every position, often pushing his teammate - and fellow ITCC Rising Star competitor - to the absolute limit, (and even beyond!)

Follow this driver's Championship aspirations here, as he tries to become the next Nordic Iceman. Could he and his team claim victory?


whiskymaser/whiskymaser - Nissan 240SX



Although this Canadian does not run for championship lacks experience, he makes up for it with effort and determination. His route to victory is an arduous one; he spends the most time tuning, tweaking and practicing out of any ITCC competitors.

His schedule may not allow him to compete for the championship, but his presence is welcome in every round he can enter. He aims to improve his driving skills and prepare himself for owning a very potent car he has plans for building. He will try to win, but he believes that a win is only a win if it's justifiable and fair. This is why he was chosen to be the Race Director in the case of the Series Director's absence.


Polarbear345/polarbear345 - Championship Honda (CH) - Honda Civic Type R '08



This ITCC veteran is America's entry into the ITCC Rising Star Championship. And, since he was in both Season 1 and Season 2, he's got the experience to be able to pull off the wins. His Honda Civic Type R '08 has been perfected over the previous two seasons, and this Season he means business. His race starts tend to be predictable, and he always survives the first lap, allowing him to make passes throughout the duration of the race, and he always ends up being a front-runner. With factory team support, he's a shoe-in for winning races.

Can he become the inaugural ITCC Rising Star for America?




Turbo_snail/boy-wonder_2000 - Red Bull Racing - Mazda Atenza 25Z '07

sparkytooth/sparkytooth50001 - Racing Team Boss Monster (RTBM) - Ford Focus ST '07



sparkytooth is a fast Venezuelan driver. He's aiming to be the fastest driver of the Southern hemisphere, and take home the ITCC Rising Star Championship. This 15 year old also poses a serious threat for the Independent Team's championship, and could even be the overall ITCC 3 Champion. His teammate buck_1 will certainly help him to clinch the Independent Team's Championship, at least - that is, if she's not winning races herself.

buck_1/buck_fast1 - Toad & Toadess Racing - BMW 330i




buck_1 is ITCC's first female driver - and she will not let it be a disadvantage. She's just as fast as her fellow British teammate, Gedi69, and aims to be the best teammate she can be. She'll score points for her team, and will definitely fight to be the lead driver on the team.

Could she take home the Driver's Championship and Independent Team's Championship?

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This American driver is one of two American drivers vying for ITCC Rising Star Champion status in Season 3. He's fighting against his local friend and close rival polarbear345. They both live - and grew up - in the same state; Pennsylvania. Following the breakdown of East Coast Motorsports/RPM's merger talks, both LancerEvo7 and Furinkazen remained loyal to Volvo, meaning that Volvo is the first and only ITCC Manufacturer to ever have two Factory-Works teams. However, the question remains; which Volvo team will be successful? Will either Volvo team be successful?

Will Lancer be America's inaugural ITCC Rising Star?
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tbwhhs/tbwhhs - SEAT Ibiza Cupra -SEAT Autosport



This American driver is consistent, and has never received a penalty. He's a bit of an oddball, in that no one expects him to win the championship, until he racks up the consistency points and suddenly finds himself in the cat-bird SEAT. His haberdashments have earned him a special spot in GTP lore, making him a favourite among the underdogs. His consistency also allows him to finish difficult races very well, meaning that he shines where others struggle. In a race with heavy rain, for example, his driving style will allow him to run past everyone who makes even the slightest of errors.

This dark horse stands a very good chance of winning the Driver's Championship, and the Manufacturer's Championship - along with SEAT Autosport teammate Sakery.



gokartman78/gokartman - BMW 330i

gokartman is a very fast clown. I don't have time to bother adding more information to this clown's bio right now, so I'll just leave this as a joke.


punishir250r/punishir250r - BMW 330i - Team Voodoo Racing (Run Group B only)






Gedi69/gedi69 - BMW 330i - Toad and Toadess Racing




This British driver is seriously fast. He aims to win his inaugural ITCC Championship, and aims to accept nothing less than complete victory. He brings the required talents to the table, having already won two ITCC races. Can he bring his debut championship home?



SpeedyishOLLY/SpeedyOLLY - Ford Focus ST - Pokémon Team X





Downhill Dino/daibaspeed - Honda Civic Type R '08​

Points standings!​

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuxLEe4lit9PdGdJeWRMWEFuNkx4SldMeE1aS3dmMGc#gid=0​

Next Race


Run-Group A: Round 8 at Tokyo R246, Friday Nov. 1st, 21:30 GMT + 1 (BST)

Run-Group B: Round 8 at Tokyo R246, Saturday Nov. 2nd, 20:00 GMT+1 (BST)


Various timezones:

EDT (Eastern Summer time) 1630h (Run-Group A)

EDT (Eastern Summer Time) 1500h (Run Group B)

Australian EST 0630h (Run-Group A)

GMT+2 (Western Europe) 2230h (Run-Group A)

GMT+2 (Western Europe) 2100h (Run-Group B)
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