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SNAIL [Nissan 370Z] Challenge
GT Academy is a bridge from the racing world to the simulation racing world. Talented gamers have proven themselves for years now in the FIA GT3 Series, in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and countless other categories. The SNAIL [Nissan 370Z] Challenge attempts to bring the real and simulation worlds even closer together by using the settings provided within Gran Turismo 6 to recreate the real life feel of the Nissan 370Z.
This is a one-time SNAIL championship which aims to provide a more realistic experience offered within the physics of Gran Turismo. With the help of GT Academy Silverstone finalists as well as real-life owners of the Nissan 370Z, we have found settings in Gran Turismo which are more representative of the grip and handling characteristics of the real car. A much higher level of precision and concentration is required by the driver. Making mistakes and missing apexes will not be as easily forgiven. Aggressive sliding and throwing the car around will not help improve lap times. Gran Turismo helps gamers improve their real life driving skills, and our aim is to cultivate even better driving habits that will translate more fluidly to real life. We invite anyone wishing to improve as a driver to join this championship. The difficulty is greater, but so is the satisfaction.
Rules
All of the normal SNAIL rules apply for racecraft and conduct.
Settings
Most of the normal SNAIL room settings apply. A few changes have been made in order to increase the level of realism and difficulty. Because this is a one make spec championship and certain tuning standards need to be achieved in order to reach the desired level of realism, brake balance tuning will be prohibited. This will be enforced by a “tech inspection” after each race. The details of the tech inspection will be explained later. Every effort will be made to keep the level of adjustment offered within the game to a minimum.
Qualifier Settings:
Race Format: Race Alone
Start Type: Final Corner Start
Time Limit: Enough for 2 timed laps
Race Settings:
Start Type: Grid Start with False Start Check
Grid Order: Fastest First
Boost: Off
Penalty: Off
Race Finish Delay: 180sec
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Heavy
Slipstream Strength: Real
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption: Normal
Grip Reduction: Real
Vehicle Tuning: Prohibited
Driving Aids: Only ABS allowed
Car Settings:
Spec Car: Fairlady Z (Z34) '08
Tire Restrictions: Comfort Medium
PP Limit: 461
Horsepower Limit: 331
Weight Limit: 1,530 KG
Spec Settings for All Cars:
Spec Brake Balance: 4 (Front), 4 (Rear)
Wheels: Stock
As a way to keep the handling as close to the realistic feel of the Nissan 370Z as possible, and to help eliminate any tuning that is possible within Gran Turismo and put the focus of this championship on the skill of the driver as much as possible, all competitors are required to tune their cars with the above settings.
Tech Inspection Procedure:
At the end of every race, the winner will undergo a “tech inspection.” This is to ensure that every competitor does not adjust the brake balance settings. Also the race director will inspect the replays to ensure that all competitors have the stock wheels outfitted from the dealership to their cars. Any car without stock wheels will be disqualified.
1) The winner of every race will be asked to re-enter the track after the race is over.
2) If that driver goes into the settings screen at any point (indicated by the wrench icon next to their name) before re-entering the track, he will be disqualified.
3) The winning driver will be asked to go on track and take a screenshot of their brake balance settings from the RA function menu. The screenshots should look like this:
4) The winner must then send the screenshots verifying they comply with brake balance settings to the race director by either a personal message on GTPlanet, email, or even text message.
Race Dates:
All races will be held at 3:00 PM ET on Saturdays. A second race will be held at 4:00 PM ET if there are enough participants. If necessary, these separate race times may be used to create separate divisions of drivers based on skill level. The number of laps for each race will be set so each race lasts about 40 minutes in length. Also to make this series as realistic as possible,some races may feature unannounced variable weather conditions. Be prepared to race in the rain on race day. Again, there will be no advanced warning of the track conditions before the race. The schedule and tracks are as follows:
2/14/15 – Fuji Speedway F (19 laps)
2/21/15 – Silverstone National (36 laps)
2/28/15 – Nurburgring GP/F
3/7/15 – Special Stage Route 5 (23 laps)
3/14/15 – Circuit de Spa Francochamps
Points Structure:
Points will be awarded for the first 10 finishing positions as follows:
1st – 25 points
2nd – 18 points
3rd – 15 points
4th – 12 points
5th – 10 points
6th – 8 points
7th – 6 points
8th – 4 points
9th – 2 points
10th – 1 point
Each driver’s lowest scoring race will be dropped from their total championship points.
How to Sign Up:
1) Post on this thread saying you would like to join. Do not PM me.
2) Wait for a reply to your post. Follow any instructions provided.
There will be a limit of 30 drivers that can participate each week. If more than 30 people express interest in joining this championship, they will be placed on a waiting list. Participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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. It's your call if you want to take it further. I'll be in contact with anyone who misses a race or two anyway. No point in having a waiting list if I don't manage it, right?
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