BMW M3 DTM Drivers Challenge by Snail: Congrats to all our 2021 Holiday Event Winners. See you again next year

[Rob Brown]

I don’t have ACC on the PS4 but would absolutely be up for a GT holiday event!

Not ACC, just AC. $8 and some storage space. I’d like something different = AC.

 

[Raptor013]

I'm keen. Would it be the same car as last year's race?

 

[Harry Rowley]

Absolutely….

 

[Roman_GT23]

I'm confirming my table reservation with RH tires for this race XD

 

[Noob01_lmdead]

Im in at gts

 

[llNovall]

Not ACC, just AC. $8 and some storage space. I’d like something different = AC.

I'm with ya Rob, but was worried it would be a tall request to make it a go. Seems the tilt is quickly leaning heavy in the Bimmer direction.

 

[llNovall]

I'm keen. Would it be the same car as last year's race?

Yes sir.

 

[Roman_GT23]

@llNovall Will it be 2 slots again as last year? I might have some GBRC buddies interested in the early session if that's the case.

 

[llNovall]

@llNovall Will it be 2 slots again as last year? I might have some GBRC buddies interested in the early session if that's the case.

Too early to tell, but if the numbers stack like last time, I see no reason why not.

 

[Raptor013]

Count me in.

Been looking for an excuse to run that livery again. Same track or different? Need to get some practise in not using TCS now that I've switched to a wheel.

 

[llNovall]

Count me in.

Been looking for an excuse to run that livery again. Same track or different? Need to get some practise in not using TCS now that I've switched to a wheel.

Track TBD

 

[Raptor013]

Track TBD

Okay, will just practise at Spa for now. But count me in with the same entry number from last year's race.

 

[IceWarden]

I’m in for anything GTSport.

 

[Lazybike]

I'd be interested if there's an early slot
PSN GBRC--Trev
Car No 42

 

[llNovall]

Welcome to the 2nd Holiday BMW M3 DTM Drivers Challenge Event presented by Snail
This event, as in our inagural Holiday BMW M3 DTM event will be utilizing the BMW M3 GT BMW Motorsport 2011 race car spec'd to a DTM like power-to-weight ratio along with varying tire compounds issued based on driver skill level to establish parity in pace across the field and across all skill levels. For those looking to have an opportunity to competitively challenge known faster drivers or faster drivers looking for more drivers to challenge them, this Racing Event should again present some intense and long enduring battles across the field and all skillsets. If interested, see the Event Details shown below:

Spoiler: Race Schedule and Race Format

Wednesday, December 29th
2 time windows to be decided on entries
Early Slot:
2:30pm est: Room opens for open warmup.
Grid positions will be set manually based first upon this event's Driver Classing , then each drivers Kudos Speedscore within each Drivers Class in Reserve order:
Highest in rear, lowest in front.
3:00pm est: Grid Start, 31 lap Race (approx 60 min)
4:05pm est: Race event complete

Late Slot:
9:30pm est: Room opens for open warmup
Grid positions will be set manually first upon DR rating, then Kudos Speedscore in Reserve order:
Highest in rear, lowest in front.
10:00pm est: Grid Start 31 lap Race (approx 60 min)
11:05pm est: Race Event Complete

When signing up,, Please specify which time slot you could attend or both if either would work.
The final decision on the time slot will be decided by the entrants majority of availability.

Spoiler: Car and Track

BMW M3 GT BMW Motorsport 2011
Spec'd to DTM Class Power and Weight
499hp. (base hp)
2443lbs (base weight)
No tuning
Tires: 1x
Fuel consumption: 1x
at Track to be announced.

Spoiler: Driver Classing and Equalizing

After a Driver signs up for the event, the drivers Kudosprime Driver Rating ( Highest Average DR) and Speedscore will be reviewed. (If driver is a member of Snail Racing and the Kudosprime data is not representative of a known driver's pace, he will be rated based on a comparably paced driver within the league based on archived lapping data and placed at back of Class being grouped)
The Driver will then be issued a Driver Class and spec requirements listed below:

D1/Diamond Class:
Racing Hard Tires
499hp/2443lbs
White Number Plates/Black lettering
Upper end of Snail Division 1 or
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of A/A+/S and Speedscore of 80-100
*Any Driver that has reached Kudosprime DR of A+ at any point with a Speedscore of 70.00+ defaults to the Diamond Class. *

D1/Platinum Class:
Racing Medium Tires
499hp/2443lbs
Silver Number Plates/Black lettering
Lower end Snail Division 1 and fastest of D2 (lap pace almost equal to lower D1) or
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of B and Speedscore of 70-79.99 or
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of A and Speedscore of 60-79.99

D2/Gold Class:
Racing Soft Tires
499hp/2443lbs
Gold Number Plates/Black lettering
Upper end of Snail Division 2
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of B and Speedscore of 50-69.99

D2/Bronze Class:
Racing Soft Tires
505hp/2414lbs
Bronze Number Plates/Black Lettering
Lower end of Snail Division 2
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of B and Speedscore below 50 or
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of C or below and Speedscore up to 60

If you are a returning driver, lap data from our first event will be considered in your final Driver classing and Regulations.

The goal is to have as many drivers as possible capable of fastest laps within 0.5-0.7 seconds of each other. The result, very long, and hard fought enduring multi-car battles.

Spoiler: Livery Requirements

Spoiler: Livery Required Decal Placement

Spoiler: Required Livery Decals/Features List

Stock Wheels with Dunlop Tire decals: any color allowed
(Links for all required decals except nation flags outside USA are provided here)
1.) Apply D1 or D2 numberplate
D1 Plate:
https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gts...llery/decal/decal/1138839/5836748764448032256
Or
D2 Plate:
https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gts...llery/decal/decal/1138839/5846318912985104896
2.) apply a square insert and class color with tiles shown in picture charts in tab above to represent your drivers class.
D1/Diamond: White
D1/Platinum: Silver
D2/Gold: Yellow
D2/Bronze: Orange
3.) Use Black Numbers only, available as default from GTSport
4.) "Snailracing.org" decal on spoiler top
https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gtsport/user/discover/search/decal/decal/1594263/6134562408065172496
5.) Home Nation's flag on spoiler winglets
6.) Driver Class Color square with black car number on driver side rear bumper
7.) Window Banners: D1=Black, D2=White
8.) Headlight lenses: D1=Clear, D2=Yellow

When complete, please post the GT Community livery link and submit/showcase a picture of your livery in the thread. Picture will be used in the driver profile page.

Spoiler: Room Lobby Settings

Standard Lobby Settings
Basic Settings
Room Mode: Practice/Race
Room Privacy: Public *
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail BMW M3 DTM Drivers Challenge Event, 12/29/21
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No **
Max no of participants: 16
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Track Settings
Track: Nurburgring GP
Select Condition: 15:00 Cloudy
Laps: 31
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: Set by Host
Grid Boost: None
Slip Stream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Tire Wear: 1x
Fuel Consumption: 1x
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Red. On Wet Track / Track Edge: Real
Race Finish Delay: 180 sec
Overtaking System Usage Time Multiplier: Default Qualifier Settings Time Limit: none
Qualifying Continuation Time: none
Tire Wear during Qualifying: N/A
Fuel Consumption Qualifying: N/A
Regulation Settings
Filter by Category: Gr3
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: 505hp
Weight: 2414 lbs
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Soft (RS)
Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Hard (RH)
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Type of Racing Number: No Limit
Assign Car Number Automatically: None
Tuning: Prohibited
Kart Usage: Off
Ghosting During Race: None
Shortcut Penalty: None
Wall Collision Penalty: None
Wall Collision Detection: Default
Side Contact Penalty: Off
Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collission: Off Replace Car at Course Out: Off
Flag Rules: Off
Limit Driving Options
Countersteering Assist: Prohibited
Active Stability Management (ASM): Prohibited Driving Line Assist: Prohibited
Traction Control: Prohibited
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: Prohibited
Notes: * There seems to be a glitch that not all friends can find a Friends Only room ** Friends Only room only allows for Fixed Host. Special permission is required to set up a Fixed Host lobby *** In case manual lineup is required, there is and option to set grid manually.

Spoiler: Sign up Instructions

To sign up, copy/paste and post in this thread:
GTPlanet ID:
PSN ID:
Driver Number:
I'm available: Early/Late/Either/Both
(Hightlight your availability in Bold)

I will review your DR Rating, Kudosprime stats, and any available archived data from returning drivers to immediately issue your driver placement so you can begin your livery and practice.

****************************************
Track: Nurburgring GP
Conditions: 15:00 Cloudy
Laps: 31

Driver Regulation Chart
*****************************************

Post Race Report and Results ​

 

[llNovall]

Spoiler: Driver Profiles

GTPlanet ID: llNovall
PSN ID: II-NOVA-II
Driver Number: 4
I'm available: Early/Late/Either/Both

GTPlanet ID: Roman_GT23
PSN ID: Roman_GT23
Driver Number: 23
I'm available: Early/Late/Either/Both

GTPlanet ID: Lazybike
PSN ID: GBRC--Trev
Driver Number: 42
I'm available: Early/Late/Either/Both

GTPlanet ID: IceWarden
PSN ID: Ice_Warden
Driver Number: 22
I'm available: LATE

GTPlanet ID: fudman420
PSN ID: fudman420
Driver Number: 42
I'm available: 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 only

GTPlanet ID: BPeacock2727
PSN ID: BPeacock27
Driver Number: 27
I'm available: late

GTPlanet ID: Moby45
PSN ID: Moby45
Driver Number: 45
I'm available: LATE

GTPlanet ID: PApunk924
PSN ID: PApunk924
Driver Number: 15
I'm available: LATE

GTPlanet ID: GTP_Guido
PSN ID: ORC_Guido
Driver Number: 69
I'm available: Late

GTPlanet ID: Harry_rowley_10
PSN ID: Harry_rowley_10
Driver Number: 10
I'm available: Both

GTPlanet ID: Stryker13
PSN ID: DrSpyderPig
Driver Number: 13
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID: Yugofan
PSN ID: Yugofan
Driver Number: 7
I'm available: Both

GTPlanet ID: Raptor013
PSN ID: Raptor_Race_13
Driver Number: 013
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID: Noob01_lmdead
PSN ID: rauljimenez76
Driver Number: 12
I'm available: Late

GTPlanet ID: Rob Brown
PSN ID: no1needs2perish
Driver Number: 66
I'm available: Late

GTPlanet ID: Drex124
PSN ID: Drex125
Driver Number: #3
I'm available: Both

GTPlanet ID: Granadier
PSN ID: TPC_Granadier
Driver Number: #77
I'm available: Late

GTPlanet ID: Bologna_Duc
PSN ID: Bologna_Duc
Driver Number: 88
available: Either

GTP: jdmking13
PSN: jdmking13
Driver number 14
Available both races

GTPlanet ID: Pigems
PSN ID: TPC_Pigems
Driver Number: #420
I'm available: Late Race

GTPlanet ID: Sandite5
PSN ID: Sandite5
Driver Number: #19
I'm available: Late

GTPlanet ID: Aldy13
PSN ID: GBRC-Aldy13
Driver Number: 13
I'm available: Early

GTPlanet ID: MikeGrove
PSN ID: GroveStreetRacin
Driver Number:
I'm available: Both

GTPlanet ID: kgffy
PSN ID: kgffty
Driver Number: 44
I'm available: Late

GTPlanet ID: RidgeRacing
PSN ID: lb_ridge
Driver Number: 119
I'm available: Early

GTPlanet ID: MrDonovan
PSN ID: MrDonovan
Driver Number: 27
I'm available: early slot

GTPlanet ID: Rapidgator99
PSN ID: Rapid_GT99
Driver Number: 99
I'm available: Early

GTPlanet ID: GTR4MROD
PSN ID: GTR4MROD
Driver Number: 37
I'm available: Early

 

[llNovall]

Driver Classifications, Regulations, and Grid Charts
Last updated:
12/28/21, 8:45am
Early Race Grid

Late Race Grid

 

[llNovall]

Scoring
Early Race

Late Race

 

[llNovall]

Media
Early Race Replay Broadcast

By @Rapidgator99


Late Race Replay Broadcast

 

[Fudman420]

I'd be down for a holiday gtsport event. I've never played ac and highly doubt I could find the pace right away to be competitive.

 

[llNovall]

I'd be down for a holiday gtsport event. I've never played ac and highly doubt I could find the pace right away to be competitive.

We're going to go this direction again. Already cancelled the AC SuperCup event. Only scored 5 drivers including myself with most not seeming interested in getting the Sim for one event...and after consideration, I was thinking about your concern for any newcomers that did decide to try it out. AC does take some getting used to, but is a great Sim title and worth the drive.

Be sure to formally put your entry in as the post notes above. I expect this should be another great event.

 

[llNovall]

To the following drivers:
To sign up, copy/paste and post in this thread:
(Be sure to verify car number is not already selected in the driver profile page)
GTPlanet ID:
PSN ID:
Driver Number:
I'm available: Early/Late/Either/Both
(Hightlight your availability in Bold)

I will review your DR Rating, Kudosprime stats, and any available archived data from returning drivers to immediately issue your driver placement so you can begin your livery and practice.

@Yugofan
@Rob Brown
@Raptor013
@Harry Rowley
@Roman_GT23
@Noob01_lmdead
@IceWarden
@Fudman420
Please post your formal sign up as instructed above. I will reply with your Driver Class so you can edit or create your livery for submission and to showcase for the driver profile page.

@Lazybike (you are already entered for the early slot, please begin and submit livery)

 

[IceWarden]

GTPlanet ID: IceWarden
PSN ID: Ice_Warden
Driver Number: 22
I'm available: LATE

 

[Fudman420]

GTPlanet ID: fudman420
PSN ID: fudman420
Driver Number: 42
I'm available: 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 only
Are we using the BMW for this event as well or are event details still being worked out?

 

[llNovall]

GTPlanet ID: fudman420
PSN ID: fudman420
Driver Number: 42
I'm available: 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 only
Are we using the BMW for this event as well or are event details still being worked out?

Yes, BMW, Same specs, different track yet to be determine. Should have track announced this evening.
I've considered Mount Panorama, but not sure how well it would be recieved. Other 2 top tracks are Fuji F or Nurburgring GP.

Input would be welcomed as drivers formally sign up.

 

[BPeacock2727]

GTPlanet ID: BPeacock2727
PSN ID: BPeacock27
Driver Number: 27
I'm available: late

 

[IceWarden]

Nurb GP. If it’s Panorama I might get sick that day

 

[llNovall]

GTPlanet ID: BPeacock2727
PSN ID: BPeacock27
Driver Number: 27
I'm available: late

Welcome aboard. I'll have the roster sheet and Driver classing update later this afternoon/evening.

 

[llNovall]

Nurb GP. If it’s Panorama I might get sick that day

Ah, come on. The Mountain is a good one. Leaning more toward the Nurburgring GP or Fuji F, unless of course the masses request otherwise. 😉

 

[IceWarden]

If it's the Mountain then honestly I'll be out. A holiday race should be fun and that track is no fun for me

I already don't like the car but I'll make do because I like all you old codgers...