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Michelin Pilot GT4
Cup Challenge
presented by Snail
Season 3 on GT7
-16 Primary Spots
-Reserve Spots Available
*Races will run on
Friday nights 9:00pm EST
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Next Event Details to be posted here
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Sign Ups are Currently OPEN
to Returning Series Drivers Until April 1st, 2022, 5 pm est
(After that time, Sign ups for any new entries will be open and awarded on a 1st come/1st serve basis for any remaining Primary Roster Spots, and then for the Reserve Roster)Season 3 of Snail's Monthly Gr4 Friday Night racing will be lightly rebranded to Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail. This will be a full road car to GT4 spec race car parity series for those who want to build their own, and Gran Turismo Gr4 cars will be available for those preferring a turn key GT4 race car. All cars must be rear wheel drive, and be spec'd to a minimum starting time trial power-to-weight (p/w) ratio of 6.6lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp).
Allowable spec ranges are:
Weight: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP: 410hp to 500hp.
Be sure that the car you choose has plenty of room for adjustment up or down for weight and hp to maintain a balanced car.
Drivers who decide to start with a road car from the provided list of eligible cars noted below, will spec/modify/tune it into a GT4/Gr4 race car (or if a Gr4 Car is chosen, spec and tune), and then drivers will time trial to establish a baseline for driver specific BoP's to set parity across the field and among varying driver skill sets. Parity will be established by varying levels of power to weight ratio regulations.
The video clip below is an example of a Camaro ZL1 spec'd into a GT4 spec.
A list of modification requirements and livery requirements have been made available and can be found in the "Quick View" tabs shown below. Also, the list of eligible cars available are shown in the "Car List Quick View" Spoiler tab, also at the bottom of this Post.
Race Events will be once a month on Friday nights, 9pm est.
Start building and testing some cars, and if interested in being tagged to be invited to this series, after the initial sign up period for returning drivers, please post here in the thread.
We will begin testing and time trialing and work to have the series ready to go when PD get the online lobbies sorted out. Target start for Season 3 is middle to end of April.
It may seem like a long time away, but the new season will start before we know it, and grid spots will be limited after returning drivers accept intitial openings.To Sign Up, go to:
(Tab 2.2 "Driver Sign up/Time Trial Instructions) shown below
Series Format:
-1 Race Night/Month over a 11 month season cycle. (Spring 2022 to Spring 2023) to run parallel to the Snail-Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
[12 race nights total (10 best nights are kept)]
-15 minute Warm up/Entry session
-15 minute Open Qualifying Session
-(2) 40 min races (Laps to = 40 minutes)
-Light Damage
-1x Tire wear/1x Fuel Consumption
-Penalties OFF (Steward and Peer Governed)
-GS/GT4 Class Rear wheel drive (built or turn key) Race Cars Only
-ABS and Traction Control (TCS) permitted
-16 Primary grid spots/12 Reserve drivers will be Available.
-Vehicle/Driver BOP Regulations using a predetermined 6.6 lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp) power to weight ratio as a starting base for driver Time trials
-All Drivers will be asked to time trial upon sign up to establish a Driver Skill specific BoP/p/w ratio adjustment to start the Season.
-P/W ratio adjustments to be made after each event for podium finishers and drivers finishing outside the Top 10 Overall for each event.
-Driver and Team Scoring will be kept.
Series Details and Information
1.) Race Scheduling and Event Related Information Hub
Schedule TBD-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN for ENTRIES (Verify your Driver BoP/P/W ratio Regulations before making your entry.) Warm up laps are permitted during this time until the room resets for qualifying. (RACE DIRECTOR WILL SCREENSHOT THE DRIVER REGULATIONS SCREEN AT THIS TIME)
*DO NOT CANCEL YOUR ENTRY FOR ANY REASON
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby Reserve drivers will be notified and called to the Race Room at this time if grid spot are still open)
*Race entries and Driver BOP/P/W ratio Regulations are verified.
*The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time.
Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early. (Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)*
*At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will instruct all drivers to line up past the 1st sector line. Qualifying times will be Recorded, and all late entries and driver's regulations will be verified before Race 1 is started.
Race 1 will be Started at 9:30pm est.
Late entries after 9:30pm est will have to wait to race for Race 2 and must be sure to have their tires verified before race 2 start.
-9:30pm est: Race will be started at this time.
-9:30pm-10:10pm: Race 1 (Laps to = 40mins)
-10:10pm-10:20pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, set room to reverse grid, 10 minute break/post race party chat.
All drivers must maintain their entry from the end of previous race to start of next race. Any Drivers that missed Race 1 must make their entry and have BOP/P/W ratio Regulations verified before the start of Race 2.. Any disconnected drivers must re-make their entry and have regulations re-verified before the start of Race 2.
-10:20pm-11pm: Race 2 (Laps to = 40mins)
-11pm-11:15pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, post event party chat, and conclude the night.
The schedule below is a guide to stay within a 2 hour time window, but may vary depending on issues throughout the nightStandard Lobby Settings
(Lobby Settings to be edited as additional GT7 lobby features become available)
Basic Settings
Room Mode: Practice/Race
Room Privacy: Public *
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail-MPGT4CC, Event #1-12 (Date)- Members only
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No **
Max no of participants: 16
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Track Settings
Track: As per Race Date
Select Condition: See Event Details
Laps: laps to =40 minutes
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: R1, Fastest First (Set by host off qualifying)/R2, Reverse Grid from previous results.
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: Open
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: No Limit
Weight: No Limit
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Medium (RM) Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Medium (RM)
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Type of Racing Number: No Limit
Assign Car Number Automatically: None
Tuning: No Limit
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: ProhibitedSeries Director: II-NOVA-II
Assistant Series Director:
Host: II-NOVA-II
Backup Host:
2nd Backup Host:
Replay Uploader:
Backup Replay Uploader:
Scorekeeper: II-NOVA-II
Backup Scorekeeper:
2nd Backup Scorekeeper:
Chief Penalty Steward: II-NOVA-II
Steward: Bologna-Duc
Steward: Moby45
Steward: Rob Brown-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN (or Reset) for ENTRIES ONLY- Warm up laps permitted (Verify your Driver Specific BOP/P/W ratio regulations before making your entry.)
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby drivers will be notified via a posted invite in the thread if grid openings are available)
The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time. Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early.
(Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)
At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will message the finish of qualifying, and qualifying times will be Recorded.
After a short 2-3 minute break, we will start Race 1.RACE NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
16 player Party Chat Policy
The Party Chat feature will opened after the Race Room with the following Rules:
1.) It is required that drivers enter the Open party chat to help in the flow of communication to start the night and communicate Caution requests/issuing and directives during the Caution.
2.) Open Conversation is allowed at the opening of the Race Room to the official start of Qualifying, approximately 9:15pm est. ALL MICs MUST BE MUTED AT THIS TIME, thru Qualifying, and Race (Host will remind all drivers to please mute mics before the call to start qualifying)
3.) During the race, Drivers may only come on the mic to verbally request a Caution/Yellow Flag, and for the Caution to be issued by the Race Director and directives related to the Caution.
4.) Once the race finish countdown is complete, drivers may resume un-muted conversation up to the call to mute mics before the next race.
Be reminded that no discussions regarding on track incidents are to be discussed, except obviously, if it is simply an apology and no more. Please review the penalty guidelines for more detail on this policy.
And Lastly,
Please don't be that guy who has their mic on the whole race (If your headphones do not have a mute feature, simply leave the party chat before the Qualifying Session begins**
Hopefully this will add to the overall quality of these Events.
2.) Driver/Team Related Information Hub
Points Structure
The points below will be awarded for each race.
*No bonus points for pole or fast laps
- 1st = 16 points
- 2nd = 15 points
- 3rd = 14 points
- 4th = 13 points
- 5th = 12 points
- 6th = 11 points
- 7th = 10 points
- 8th = 9 points
- 9th = 8 points
- 10th = 7points
- 11th = 6 points
- 12th = 5 points
- 13th = 4 points
- 14th = 3 points
- 15th = 2 points
- 16th = 1 points
**32 Points Available for an Event Sweep.
TEAM RULES (2 Drivers per race team)
-Drivers wishing to team up may announce their intentions, drivers, and team name any time up to the the start of the season.
-Team cars are NOT required to have the same liveries.
-Team cars will be required to display the same team name/logo clearly on their car as required in the series livery standards.
Team Scoring
-The total score of both attending primary drivers of a 2 car race team will be the team points earned for an event.
-Independent Drivers/single car teams will be scored in the team standings, but scores will obviously reflect the points of only that driver for an event.
-Reserve drivers filling in on a race night will have their score count toward the team/driver they are covering for.To sign up for the series:
1.) Chose the Car of your choice from the list of available cars (Tab 3.1). Only 2 of the same Car Model will be allowed, regardless of whether it starts as a road car or Gr4 Race car. Once 2 of the same model has been selected, all remaining of the same model will be rendered ineligible. Drivers may tune their car to whatever extent they chose for the time trial as long as the following regulations are met:
Weight Range: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP Range:
410hp to 500hp
Starting Power-Weight Ratio:
6.6 lbs/hp (3.0 kg/hp)
Must be above and as close to the p/w ratio requirements.
Then:
Please "Copy/Paste" the following and post in the thread:
"I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific initial BOP/p/w ratio regulations.
PSN ID:
Car:
Number:
Race Team: (not required at sign up)"
2.) A PM will be sent with Time Trial Lobby settings and details.
3.) Tune your car or chose not to tune, just be sure to time trial the way you plan to race the car and that the base BoP/p/w ratio requirements are met.
4.) Run the time trial until you cannot achieve anymore time (Run at least 12-15 laps)
5.) Reply in the pm, your time trial results in the form of a screen shot or picture as shown below, displaying lap history, sector bests, and fast lap:
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Drivers will be asked to send a screenshot of their tuning screen verifying the weight and power used for the time trial met the base time trial p/w ratio requirements.
View attachment 1127059Drivers signing up:
*Sign up and run the time trial as instructed in the sign up instruction tab above.
*after all time trials are received, a median time range based on the driver majority within 0.0 to 0.5 sec of each other will be established. (Assessed times will be based on drivers fast lap, optimal lap, and consistent lap history times, to then be broken down to and average lap time)
*time trial results will be referenced against the handicap/concession Leveling standards shown in the chart below to establish an initial driver parity.
*A few Testing/Exhibition race nights will be scheduled to test the parity of all drivers in attendance.
-Drivers unable to attend will be asked to Time Trial using the Exhibition track combo.
*All data collected will be used to bring all drivers within a 0.5 sec range of each other to start the season.
*A final Driver BoP/ p/w ratio Regulation sheet will be drafted and displayed for all drivers prior to our opening event. (And prior to each event thereafter)
-(These settings will be the starting point of each driver for the Season opener)
*Drivers who participate more in this process will have a more accurate assessment going into the Season.
-(Initial Leveling will be on the aggressive/more challenging side of the base driver pace range.
Changes to driver BoP regulations will then be adjusted after each event based on each driver's Preliminary Overall finishing placement for each event prior to any penalty points issued as shown in the chart below:
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Driver Time Trial Initial Parity Ballast Chart
View attachment 1129455*Driver status, grid priority, and car choice is on a first come, first serve based upon sign up.
*Previous Season Drivers will each be offered a primary spot, and upon accepting, may choose their car in the order in which they replied.
*First 16 Drivers to sign up guarantee their entry and grid spot for an event and only relinquish their spot if reported absent or if forfeited for not adhering to the Series Confirmation and Attendance Policy (tab 2.6)
* All drivers who sign up outside the first 16 will be placed on the Reserve Drivers List to fill in during a primary driver absence or to bump in to the primary roster if a spot becomes open. (See tab 2.5 for Reserve Driver Proirity and Process)Apply Link for Post below.12 Reserve Drivers will be kept for this Challenge series:
-Reserve Drivers will chose from any remaining cars available and complete the signup and time trial process as if they were Primary Drivers.
-Reserve Drivers will be tagged I'm the thread when openings are available on the grid for an upcoming race event.
-Reserve Driver grid priority is:
*1st based on the number of events completed, **then the date and time a driver confirmed available for an upcoming event (if number of events raced is equal).
Reserves with extended priority as a result of event participation have until 5pm est on the Monday prior to race night to confirm their availability to race. At this time, any Reserves from the remaining reserve driver pool who have confirmed available will be of equal status and establish priority for that week's event based on date and time confirmation was posted.
Partial event participation does not count. Must run an entire race night to be counted
-Report offs will first be covered by the highest priority Reserve drivers
-Reserve drivers will be scored and earn points toward the season as a normal driver entry whenever they obtain a spot on the grid. (Reserves who consistently participate and/or confirm their availability early have the best opportunity at finding a spot on the grid and potentially a strong season standing if enough events are raced.)
-If the Primary Driver being covered is part of a "2 car Race Team", points earned by the covering Reserve driver will count towards that team's points for the event.
-Reserve Drivers will be notified of any report offs in the Newsfeed PM as they are recieved.
-Any additional un-used Reserve Drivers are encouraged to be online and on standby at 9pm est of Race Night. In the event there are "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" at 9:15pm est of race night, a PSN group message will be sent to any Reserve Drivers online (PSN) inviting them to the race room to fill any vacant spots on a first to enter basis. DO NOT ENTER THE RACE ROOM UNTIL AN INVITE MESSAGE IS SENT. Once in the room, be sure to verify your driver specific BOP regulations and begin qualifying with the remaining time available. (Driver specific BOP regulations of last minute entries will be verified after qualifying results are recorded. Any late entry driver with incorrect BOP regulations applied will be disqualified for the race: be sure to verify before making your entry and qualifying)
Solicitation of Primary Grid Spots
In the event a Primary Driver fails to adhere to the Confirmation and attendance policy or chooses to retire from the series, the follow process is used:
1.) The Reserve Driver with the most point scoring events completed will be offered the open spot first. (If tied, it will be offered to those drivers tied; first to reply wins the spot)
2.) If no point scoring Reserves accepts an offered spot, the open spot(s) will be solicited to the remainder of the entire Reserve Group if still not filled.
-Confirmed drivers have until 9pm est of race day to cancel and maintain their primary status. Any confirmed drivers who cancel after this time will forfeit their primary grid spot to a wanting Reserve and will be moved down to the Reserve driver roster.Race Night CONFIRMATION, ABSENTEE REPORTING, and PARTICIPATION POLICY
Driver "Race Night" confirmation policy
-A Confirmation Reminder Post with ALL drivers tagged will be posted in the main thread as well as a PSN conversation by the Friday of the week before a scheduled Race night
All Drivers, primary and Reserve may "Early" confirm their attendance or availability at any time after the most recent Event. (For Reserves, priority will be based on date and time availability was confirmed)
-All drivers tagged must confirm that they "will" or "will not" be racing by 5pm est Thursday (day before race night) to secure their grid spot and/or to adhere to the absentee policy.
-Any Primary drivers who fail to confirm their status for race night by 5pm est Thursday will forfeit grid priority to confirmed Reserve Drivers for the night.
-If any drivers forget to confirm by 5pm est Thursday, and grid spots are still showing open on race night, they may post their intention to race in the thread or via PSN by 9:00pm est (race might) with priority given based on time of post.
-Any left over open grid spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis when the room opens until the grid is full.
-Qualifying starts at 9:15pm est, with the race to start promptly at 9:30pm est.
Absentee and Reporting policy
As a courtesy and a series policy, anyone who knows they will be absent or thinks they will be absent for a race night, please report here in the thread by no later than 5pm est Thursday (day before race day). This will give myself and the Reserve drivers plenty of notice and time to prepare to keep race night on time and fill the grid as much as possible. With a report off, you will forfeit your primary grid spot for the night, however, if your plans change and you can make it last minute, and there are still open spots on the grid, you may proceed to enter and race.
Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Primary Driver on race night will immediately forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver for the remainder of the season or until a spot re-opens. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and failed to cancel before 8pm est of race day or did not show without notice prior to 9pm est of race day
Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Confirmed Available Reserve Driver on race night will forfeit the ability to accept a permanent primary grid opening until at least 1 event is attended. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and then did not show without notice prior to 9pm est of race day
Any driver who confirmed attendance for race night and does not make their Race entry by 9:15pm est without prior notice that they will be late (by 9pm est) may be forced to forfeit the grid spot to a standby Reserve Driver for the night if the Reserve Driver enters the room to begin qualifying. The Primary driver must then post in the thread that they forgot/lost track of time/etc to adhere to the no report policy and maintain their primary grid spot for the season! (No report/no show is grounds to forfeit your primary grid spot for the remainder of the season.)
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE TO MAKE YOUR ENTRY, PLEASE PM ME VIA GTPLANET OR PSN BEFORE 9PM, AND YOUR SPOT WILL BE HELD, or if there are still openings when trying to enter after the 9:15pm cut off, the primary driver may do so and maintain grid priority and begin qualifying for the remainder of the session.
Also, any primary driver who misses 3 consecutive race nights "with" advanced notice will forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver; or if a Reserve Driver, you will loss any Reserve roster priority obtained when active
With smartphones, computers, playstations, etc...there should be no reason that any absence could not be reported. Please confirm your status or report your absence as soon as you know.
Race Night Participation Policy
Any drivers that confirm their attendance for Race night are holding a grid spot and committing to a full night of racing. For this series format to function the way it was intended, participation to the end of race night is extremely important. Therefore, any driver who leaves prior to the conclusion of race night will receive -5 Points for the Race Event.
Exceptions:
(If you disconnect during a race, please return to the room and wait out the remainder of that race. This will satisfy the above participation policy.)
[Life does dish out Emergency situations. If this occurs, please exit the race and post the message: "Emergency Exit Needed" before leaving the room.]
Please remember that a grid spot was held for you to race when you confirm attendance, and there may be events later in the season that Reserve drivers want to race and are turned away due to priority being given to the primary drivers. Let's be sure that the grid spots we are holding are being used up for the night.
Thanks Fellas.
3.) Vehicle Information and Regulations Hub
See "Car List Quick View" tab below for Available Cars.
Car Change Process
-1 car change will be allowed within each Season.
-Drivers must choose among any cars that remain available.
-Drivers will be required to render a livery to the series standard found in Tab 3.2 or accept a pre-rendered livery and number before competing in the next event. (If rendering your own livery, drivers will be asked to share the livery to the GT7 Community for photo captures and spotters guide needs.)
-Drivers with a handicap of any form will be handicapped at the same levels for the new car.
-Drivers at Base BoP or who have any concessions afforded will be defaulted to the Base BoP/6.6lbs per hp (3.0kg/hp) p/w ratio values for the next event.
To request a Car Change:
1.) Verify the car you want is available
2.) PM myself, @llNovall with your new car choice and whether you will be rendering your own livery or need one that is pre-rendered.
3.) Provide livery link if rendering your own livery prior to our next event for approval.
4.) Spec new car to the P/W ratio requirement set to you.GS Class Livery Requirements
List to be Announced
Example Pictures to come
ALL DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR FINAL RENDERED LIVERY FOR SERIES APPROVALGt7 Main Tuning Threads
For a list of Tuning Requirementsfor the series, see the "Tuning Requirements Quick View" tab
4.) Caution Procedures
Yellow Flag/Cautions Process
Since this series will be a (2) 40 minute race format, we will be instituting a "Called Caution/Yellow Flag" feature to regroup the field in the event of an incident. (1 Caution available for each Race)
The following processes and rules will apply:
1.) ALL Drivers must enter and remain in the 16 driver party chat whether they have a Mic or not. (Chat audio will come through your monitor/tv for those without a headset.)
2.) Mics must be muted at all times, Except:
a.) When a driver verbally requests a caution/yellow flag, or
b.) When the Host/Race Director grants and calls the "Full Course Caution", or directions during Caution (Green this lap, etc)
NO OTHER VERBAL CONVERSATION IS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE
3.) Drivers should continue racing until the Host/Race Director verbally calls out:
"Full Course Caution"
4.) Single Car accidents or "off-tracks" are not permitted to request a Caution at any time. (This can be cause for distraction and will be met with a penalty assessed post race)
5.) At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.
6.) ALL drivers must slow to 65-70 mph, single file, and avoid any contact with other cars.
7.) A maximum of (1) Cautions/Yellow Flags per Race will be afforded. (If there are incidents after a caution was granted, we will stay Green Flag.)
8.) NO PIT STOP. This is a regrouping caution only.
9.) The Caution period will be the remainder of the lap when the Caution was granted and 1 complete lap if necessary.
10.) NO Cautions will be granted for any incidents that occur in the opening 2 laps or the final 2 laps of any race.
How to Call for a Caution:
(At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.)
1.) Verbally over Mic, say: "Caution Requested, by (your name)"
OR:
if No Mic, text in the chat box: "cr" or "Caution"
(If no response from the Host/Race Director within 10 seconds, request again)
2.) Host/Race Director will respond:
"Full Course Caution" when acknowledged.
(Drivers should continue to race until the Caution is acknowledged and issued)
Play by Play Process during a "Full Course Caution"
Once "Full Course Caution" is called:
1.) The Overall race leader becomes our pace car and is to gently slow to 65-70 mph, with all drivers catching up and slowing to the 65-70 mph pace speed, single file and in the position they were in when the Caution was issued
2.) Overall Race Leader is to pace the field for the remainder of the lap when the Caution was issued and/or 1 complete lap if necessary.
3.) All drivers are expected to be grouped up before the final corner. If not grouped prior to final corner, the Race Director will instruct an additional Caution Lap.
4.) Once the field is grouped up and the Race Director is satisfied, he will announce "Track going green on my Call"
5.) All drivers are to maintain position and pace speed until the Race Director calls " Green flag, go, go, go"
6.) The Race Director will call the start at any point from the exit of the final corner up to the finish line for long straight away start/finish lines, or on the longest straight following the start/finish line.
7.) Drivers are not to try and jump the start. Any Driver that causes contact or overlaps the car in front of them in any way prior to the green flag being called will recieve a 5 point penalty assessed to their overall point total for the night. Wait for the Green flag call.
8.) Drivers may begin racing as soon as "Green Flag" is stated by the Race Director.
5.) Penalty Reporting and Information Hub
Drivers may file incidents after the last race on Friday race night to Monday at 11:59pm est of the same weekend.
Penalty filing instructions
-Submit your incident(s) by filing via pm to the Chief Steward, all supporting stewards, and the offending driver by including the information listed below.
List of Stewards and Volunteers
II-NOVA-II (Chief Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
Incident filing PM's must include the following in this order for each incident to be accepted:
*Tag: Stewards and Driver you are filing against
*Conversation Title: "Your PSN ID": IR filed against "PSN ID of driver you are filing on"
*Include the following information in the report:
-PSN name of the driver being filed against
-Your PSN name
-Race Number the incident occurred (Race 1,2,3)
-the lap number that the incident occurred
-the time the incident occurred (Use time posted in the middle of the screen)
-description of the incident being filed
(Multiple offenses filed on the same driver may be included in the same group PM)
The offending driver may plead his/her side within the group pm by 8pm est Monday, 10 days after the night Raced.
The Chief Steward and/or any support stewards will review all incidents filed and submit a ruling in the respective incident group pm by 6pm Friday of the next race event.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD AN INCIDENT BE FILED OR DISCUSSED IN THE MAIN THREAD, IN RACE, OR THE INGAME LOBBY. IF THIS OCCURS, A MANDATORY UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT PENALTY OF UP TO 50 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SEASON'S TOTAL, AND POSSIBLY A 2 EVENT SUSPENSION FROM THE SERIES AT THE STEWARD's DECISION AND DISCRETION
The Stewards will be utilizing the penalty guidelines set up and used within the Snail Spec Racing Series. Follow the link below for:
Penalty judging Guidlines
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630811
All Stewards are to review a replay of an incident in question and reply to the PM with their opinion as to what "Level" the incident falls under, and a recommended point value within selected level to deduct.
*The Chief Steward will make a final review of all incidents filed, taking into account any rebuttals and the other Steward's grading of the incidents and will make a final ruling for issuing penalty points.
*Please Note: If the Chief Steward deems, in any way, the lead driver lost control, and the chase driver attempts to brake or evade, but still makes contact, no penalty may be issued at the Chief Steward's discretion. *
At a 10 week season's end, the results sheet will be reviewed for each driver. All repeat offenders of the rules of this league will be reviewed by the Chief Steward and Steward Corp on a severity and case by case basis. If the review reflects a consistency or lack of improvement, the Chief Steward may recommend removal from the series by a peer to peer judgement .
Penalty points will be shown in the Overall Season Standings Scoresheet and will be deducted from the event score it was recieved and from following event scores until cleared.This series will be adhering to the following linked OLR and good racecraft guidelines when deciding fault for any reported incidents.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630786. **
Note: Disregard Snail OLR, Section 14: "Incident Reporting Instructions". This Series will have it's own Reporting policy and Instructions in the tabs below(2) 08 Alfa 8C Comp.
(2) 17 Alpine A110 (Spec exception)
[2376lbs (1080kg) to 2816lbs (1280kg)] and
[360hp to 426hp]
(2) 15 Aston V8 Vantage
(2) 07 BMW M3
(2) 14 BMW M4
(2) 14 Chevrolet Corvette C7
(2) 16 Chevrolet Camaro SS
(0) 18 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
(2) 02 Dodge Viper
(2) 06 Dodge Viper
(2) 13 Dodge Viper
(2) 06 Ferrari F430
(2) 09 Ferrari 458
(2) 19 Ferrari F8 Tributo
(2) 15 Ford Mustang GT
(2) 16 Ford Mustang GT350R
(2) 13 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
(2) 14 Jaguar F Type R
(2) 14 Lexus RCF
(2) 17 Lexus LC500
(2) 08 Maserati Gran Turismo S
(0) 14 McLaren 650S
(2) 10 Mercedes AMG SLS
(2) 15 Mercedes AMG GTS
(2) 17 Mercedes AMG GTR
(2) 15 Mercedes AMG C63S
(2) 08 Nissan 370Z
(2) 23 Nissan Z Performance
(0) 09 Porsche 911 GT3
(2) 19 Toyota Supra RZ
(2) 20 Toyota Supra RZ
(2) 18 Subaru BRZ STi Sport
(2) 15 Toyota GT86
(2) 16 Toyota GT86 Limited
(2) 21 Toyota GR86
(2) 21 Toyota GR86 RZ
(2) TVR Tuscan Speed 6
All rear wheel driven Gr4 cars noted below:
(2) Alfa Romeo 4C Gr4 (Spec exception)
[2249lbs (1022kg) to 2689lbs (1222kg) and
[340hp to 407hp]
(2) Aston Martin Gr4
(2) BMW M4 Gr4
(2) Corvette C7 Gr4
(2) Dodge Viper Gr4
(2) Ferrari 458 Gr4
(2) Ford Mustang Gr4
(2) Honda NSX Gr4 (MR)
(2) Hyundai Genesis Gr4
(2) Jaguar Gr4
(2) Lexus RCF Gr4
(2) McLaren 650S Gr4
(2) Mercedes SLS Gr4
(2) Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport
(0) Toyota Supra Gr4
(Any rear wheel drive Gr4 race car that can spec into the required 6.6lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp) base regulation. Again, be sure there is room for adjustment of weight and hp, up and down, as it may be required to adjust for meeting leveling p/w regulations.)Road Car to GT4 Race Car Required Racing Upgrades:
(The following must be added whether adjusting/tuning)
-Front Spoiler (if available)
-Rear Diffuser (if available)
-Largest Rear Spoiler
-Full Roll Cage (if available)
-Tow Hook (actual hook)
-Hood pins (gray quick lock style)
-Highest headlight beam
-any racing styled wheel not to exceed 20" diameter.
(make it look like a race car, nit a show car)
-Racing Sequential Transmission
-Racing Fully Adjustable Suspension
-Racing Clutch/Flywheel
-Fully Adjustable LSD
-Racing Steel brakes (no Carbon Ceramic)
-Racing Brake Pads
-Brake Balance Controller
-Computer Controller
-Power Restrictor
-ballast
-Weight Reductions (as needed to achieve weight needed to be in the adjustment range)
[Range- 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)]
-Any Exhaust system other than stock (if available)
-Increase Body Rigidity (optional)
-Any power adders needed/wanted to achieve needed hp adjustability. (410hp to 500hp)
For GR4 turn key Race Cars:
(Very few options are available for power adders.)
-add whatever power adder is available to allow car to fall into the power adjustment range of 410hp-500hp for the intitial time trial.
(Gr4 turnkey Race Cars have no adjustment below their purchase weight. Therefore, any adjusted p/w ratio adjustment for a concession must be in a Horsepower add. Gr4 turnkey racecars will be allowed to exceed the Horsepower range regulation to meet any adjusted regulation requirements. )
Tuning and Regulations:
Horsepower and weight can be tuned anywhere within the following ranges:
Weight Range: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP Range: 410hp - 500hp,
but must achieve a starting "time trial" power-to-weight ratio of 6.6lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp) or above.
From there any adjustments necessary to be comfortable and confident in the car should be made and tested before performing the time trial.View attachment 1128090View attachment 1128091View attachment 1128092View attachment 1128093
Creative freedom on graphics or design. No inappropriate graphics. After main design is complete, all of the following decals must be present and sized close to example livery shown above. When finished, be sure to take side, front, rear, and top profile pictures over white background and post in the thread or pm for approval.
Sides
-Michelin Pilot Challenge Numberplate and driver's number in white using GT7 default font
-Digital display board next to Numberplate
-GT4 Class decal above or next to Numberplate
(Overlay over white box if being applied over a colored portion of car)
-Motec decal behind front fender arches
-Snail decal in front of rear quarter arches
White
Black
-"Snailracing.org" decal on A-pillar (if able) or on C Pillar.
-Michelin decal in front of front fender arches or front bumper corners
-Motul decal in front of front fender arches
Select from default sponsors
-Michelin man decal behind rear quarter arches
-VP Racing Fuels decal behind rear quarter arches
-Main Sponsor on doors or main body of quarter panels (Driver to source/create)
-Secondary and additonal sponsors, place on sides at will (Driver to source/create)
-Team logo/name place on sides at will
(Driver to source/create)
Front
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal right front
-IMSA decal left front
Red
White
-"Tow " decal pointing to tow hook
Select "Racing Decals" in editor
Rear
-Michelin decal in license plate box
-GT4 Class decal on left face of rear bumper
(Same as sides)
(Overlay over white box if being applied over a colored portion of car)
-IMSA decal on left face of rear bumper
(Same as front)
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal on right face of rear bumper (Same as front)
-driver number in white on right face of rear bumper
(If white car, overlay on a blue round corner box)
-"Tow " decal pointing to tow hook
Hood
-Primary sponsors largest
-additional sponsors added at will (small decals)
-Electric Cutoff decal -place on hood, drivers side near windshield.
(source from "Racing Decals" in editor)
-"E". extinguisher decal -place on hood, driver side near windshield next to Electric Cutoff decal
(source from "Racing Decals" in editor)
Windshield banner
-Blue background (same color as numberplate blue)
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal, centered
-Car manufacturer emblems on both corners
(Driver to source decal)
Spoiler (paint black)
Bottom
-Main Sponsor name/decal
Top:
-black overlay to cover spoiler bottom decal.
-Michelin Pilot Challenge in white lettering
(Same as windshield banner)
Spoiler Winglets
-Driver's home country flag
(Driver must source home country flag decal),
(must cover entire winglet), (go to -10 Depth to remove any overrun onto spoiler top/inside of winglet)
Traction Control (TCS) Announcement
hello, id like to participate in the championship... idk of a car yet.. if u need me to choose a car rn to add me tell me and ill decide but for now im not sure.. most probably it will be a gr4, thanks.
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- Bel Air, MD
- NOVA-0479
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- Bel Air, MD
- NOVA-0479
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- Bel Air, MD
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Driver Time Trial Post
To all drivers who have signed up or will be signing up for the series, please carefully read and follow the instructions noted below. I'm hoping that lobby features will be forthcoming in the next update or so in April. If this does happen, we could potentially kick off the Season by the end of April, early May. Please try to get your time trials in as soon as you are able so I can begin the leveling process and have adjusted driver regulations set for one more Test night to verify the accuracy of the changes. See below.
Drivers may tune their car to whatever extent they chose for the time trial as long as the following regulations are met:
Weight Range: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP Range:
410hp to 500hp
Starting Power-Weight Ratio:
6.6 lbs/hp (3.0 kg/hp)
Must be on or as close to the p/w ratio requirements or above.
1.) Tune your car or chose not to tune, just be sure to time trial the way you plan to race the car and that the base BoP/p/w ratio requirements are met.
2.) Run the time trial until you cannot achieve anymore time (Run at least 12-15 laps)
5.) PSN message me: II-NOVA-II (capital i's), your time trial results in the form of a screen shot or picture as shown below, displaying lap history, sector bests, and fast lap:
Drivers will be asked to send a screenshot of their tuning screen verifying the weight and power used for the time trial met the base time trial p/w ratio requirements.
As results are received, an average pace of field will likely be established across a pocket of drivers. Fast lap, optimal lap, and clean laps from the lap history (any lap slower than 1.5 second of posted fast lap). Anyone faster will recieve a handicap to their P/w ratio to bring them into the pace of field, anyone slower will recieve a concession to their p/w ratio. I'd ask that all drivers try to apply their best effort to get the most out of their car in an effort to achieve an honest parity across the field going into the first race of the season. There will be variables outside of our control, but we can get as close as possible. From there the success ballasting will take over throughout the season.
Below are the Time Trial location and details:
Lago Maggiore Full Course (Clockwise)(old GP)
Go to the "Time Trial" option
17:30 Fine Weather, Afternoon
Be sure to set:
Tire Wear- 1x
Fuel Consumption- 1x
Grip Reduction- Real
Only ABS and Traction Control (TCS) are allowed.
Run laps until you cannot get anymore time out of it. Give a solid effort...no sandbagging 😉. When finished, grab the necessary screenshots and forward to me via psn as instructed above.
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CodeRedR51
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- United States
Well I was going to run some laps tonight but I just installed GT Eye springs in my pedals and apparently I didn't assemble the brake pedal correctly because it's half way down even when I'm not pushing it. So I have to disassemble again. 😅
Tomorrow I guess...
Tomorrow I guess...
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- paoloevans
@llNovall my official application for a place on the entry list if there is still any available on 1st April.
I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific initial BOP/p/w ratio regulations.
PSN ID: paoloevans
Car: Ferrari F430 '06
Number: 37
Race Team: Prodrive Ferrari
I will post you the time trail info when completed.
I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific initial BOP/p/w ratio regulations.
PSN ID: paoloevans
Car: Ferrari F430 '06
Number: 37
Race Team: Prodrive Ferrari
I will post you the time trail info when completed.
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- Bel Air, MD
- NOVA-0479
Very nice sir. Noted and recieved.
CodeRedR51
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- United States
I think my problem at Daytona was that I didn't have the diffuser installed. Added that, cranked up the downforce, and picked up 3 seconds at Maggiore over my previous best. And it helped with the snap oversteer, car always felt like it was going to spin if you gave it more than 5 degrees of steering. Should be good now.
With that said, I may remove the GT Eye brake pedal spring I put in. It's not going to work for me...
With that said, I may remove the GT Eye brake pedal spring I put in. It's not going to work for me...
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- bloodyboyblue
I guess that’s the Maserati’s problem. It’s completely undriveable and snappy most of the time, there’s no diffuser available.
I was doing laps of Suzuka earlier this week and the Maserati was 3 seconds slower than the Supra Gr.4 that I’m using as a baseline. So still haven’t figured out what car to use.
Going to start trying the ‘21 GR86 now
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Michelin Pilot GT4
Cup Challenge
presented by Snail
Season 3 on GT7
-16 Primary Spots
-Reserve Spots Available
*Races will run on
Friday nights 9:00pm EST
********************************
Next Event Details to be posted here
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Sign Ups are Currently OPEN
to Returning Series Drivers Until April 1st, 2022, 5 pm est
(After that time, Sign ups for any new entries will be open and awarded on a 1st come/1st serve basis for any remaining Primary Roster Spots, and then for the Reserve Roster)Season 3 of Snail's Monthly Gr4 Friday Night racing will be lightly rebranded to Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail. This will be a full road car to GT4 spec race car parity series for those who want to build their own, and Gran Turismo Gr4 cars will be available for those preferring a turn key GT4 race car. All cars must be rear wheel drive, and be spec'd to a minimum starting time trial power-to-weight (p/w) ratio of 6.6lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp).
Allowable spec ranges are:
Weight: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP: 410hp to 500hp.
Be sure that the car you choose has plenty of room for adjustment up or down for weight and hp to maintain a balanced car.
Drivers who decide to start with a road car from the provided list of eligible cars noted below, will spec/modify/tune it into a GT4/Gr4 race car (or if a Gr4 Car is chosen, spec and tune), and then drivers will time trial to establish a baseline for driver specific BoP's to set parity across the field and among varying driver skill sets. Parity will be established by varying levels of power to weight ratio regulations.
The video clip below is an example of a Camaro ZL1 spec'd into a GT4 spec.
A list of modification requirements and livery requirements have been made available and can be found in the "Quick View" tabs shown below. Also, the list of eligible cars available are shown in the "Car List Quick View" Spoiler tab, also at the bottom of this Post.
Race Events will be once a month on Friday nights, 9pm est.
Start building and testing some cars, and if interested in being tagged to be invited to this series, after the initial sign up period for returning drivers, please post here in the thread.
We will begin testing and time trialing and work to have the series ready to go when PD get the online lobbies sorted out. Target start for Season 3 is middle to end of April.
It may seem like a long time away, but the new season will start before we know it, and grid spots will be limited after returning drivers accept intitial openings.To Sign Up, go to:
(Tab 2.2 "Driver Sign up/Time Trial Instructions) shown below
Series Format:
-1 Race Night/Month over a 11 month season cycle. (Spring 2022 to Spring 2023) to run parallel to the Snail-Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
[12 race nights total (10 best nights are kept)]
-15 minute Warm up/Entry session
-15 minute Open Qualifying Session
-(2) 40 min races (Laps to = 40 minutes)
-Light Damage
-1x Tire wear/1x Fuel Consumption
-Penalties OFF (Steward and Peer Governed)
-GS/GT4 Class Rear wheel drive (built or turn key) Race Cars Only
-ABS and Traction Control (TCS) permitted
-16 Primary grid spots/12 Reserve drivers will be Available.
-Vehicle/Driver BOP Regulations using a predetermined 6.6 lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp) power to weight ratio as a starting base for driver Time trials
-All Drivers will be asked to time trial upon sign up to establish a Driver Skill specific BoP/p/w ratio adjustment to start the Season.
-P/W ratio adjustments to be made after each event for podium finishers and drivers finishing outside the Top 10 Overall for each event.
-Driver and Team Scoring will be kept.
Series Details and Information
1.) Race Scheduling and Event Related Information Hub
Schedule TBD-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN for ENTRIES (Verify your Driver BoP/P/W ratio Regulations before making your entry.) Warm up laps are permitted during this time until the room resets for qualifying. (RACE DIRECTOR WILL SCREENSHOT THE DRIVER REGULATIONS SCREEN AT THIS TIME)
*DO NOT CANCEL YOUR ENTRY FOR ANY REASON
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby Reserve drivers will be notified and called to the Race Room at this time if grid spot are still open)
*Race entries and Driver BOP/P/W ratio Regulations are verified.
*The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time.
Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early. (Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)*
*At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will instruct all drivers to line up past the 1st sector line. Qualifying times will be Recorded, and all late entries and driver's regulations will be verified before Race 1 is started.
Race 1 will be Started at 9:30pm est.
Late entries after 9:30pm est will have to wait to race for Race 2 and must be sure to have their tires verified before race 2 start.
-9:30pm est: Race will be started at this time.
-9:30pm-10:10pm: Race 1 (Laps to = 40mins)
-10:10pm-10:20pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, set room to reverse grid, 10 minute break/post race party chat.
All drivers must maintain their entry from the end of previous race to start of next race. Any Drivers that missed Race 1 must make their entry and have BOP/P/W ratio Regulations verified before the start of Race 2.. Any disconnected drivers must re-make their entry and have regulations re-verified before the start of Race 2.
-10:20pm-11pm: Race 2 (Laps to = 40mins)
-11pm-11:15pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, post event party chat, and conclude the night.
The schedule below is a guide to stay within a 2 hour time window, but may vary depending on issues throughout the nightStandard Lobby Settings
(Lobby Settings to be edited as additional GT7 lobby features become available)
Basic Settings
Room Mode: Practice/Race
Room Privacy: Public *
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail-MPGT4CC, Event #1-12 (Date)- Members only
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No **
Max no of participants: 16
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Track Settings
Track: As per Race Date
Select Condition: See Event Details
Laps: laps to =40 minutes
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: R1, Fastest First (Set by host off qualifying)/R2, Reverse Grid from previous results.
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: Open
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: No Limit
Weight: No Limit
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Medium (RM) Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Medium (RM)
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Type of Racing Number: No Limit
Assign Car Number Automatically: None
Tuning: No Limit
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: No Limit
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: ProhibitedSeries Director: II-NOVA-II
Assistant Series Director:
Host: II-NOVA-II
Backup Host:
2nd Backup Host:
Replay Uploader:
Backup Replay Uploader:
Scorekeeper: II-NOVA-II
Backup Scorekeeper:
2nd Backup Scorekeeper:
Chief Penalty Steward: II-NOVA-II
Steward: Bologna-Duc
Steward: Moby45
Steward: Rob Brown-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN (or Reset) for ENTRIES ONLY- Warm up laps permitted (Verify your Driver Specific BOP/P/W ratio regulations before making your entry.)
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby drivers will be notified via a posted invite in the thread if grid openings are available)
The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time. Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early.
(Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)
At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will message the finish of qualifying, and qualifying times will be Recorded.
After a short 2-3 minute break, we will start Race 1.RACE NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
16 player Party Chat Policy
The Party Chat feature will opened after the Race Room with the following Rules:
1.) It is required that drivers enter the Open party chat to help in the flow of communication to start the night and communicate Caution requests/issuing and directives during the Caution.
2.) Open Conversation is allowed at the opening of the Race Room to the official start of Qualifying, approximately 9:15pm est. ALL MICs MUST BE MUTED AT THIS TIME, thru Qualifying, and Race (Host will remind all drivers to please mute mics before the call to start qualifying)
3.) During the race, Drivers may only come on the mic to verbally request a Caution/Yellow Flag, and for the Caution to be issued by the Race Director and directives related to the Caution.
4.) Once the race finish countdown is complete, drivers may resume un-muted conversation up to the call to mute mics before the next race.
Be reminded that no discussions regarding on track incidents are to be discussed, except obviously, if it is simply an apology and no more. Please review the penalty guidelines for more detail on this policy.
And Lastly,
Please don't be that guy who has their mic on the whole race (If your headphones do not have a mute feature, simply leave the party chat before the Qualifying Session begins**
Hopefully this will add to the overall quality of these Events.
2.) Driver/Team Related Information Hub
Points Structure
The points below will be awarded for each race.
*No bonus points for pole or fast laps
- 1st = 16 points
- 2nd = 15 points
- 3rd = 14 points
- 4th = 13 points
- 5th = 12 points
- 6th = 11 points
- 7th = 10 points
- 8th = 9 points
- 9th = 8 points
- 10th = 7points
- 11th = 6 points
- 12th = 5 points
- 13th = 4 points
- 14th = 3 points
- 15th = 2 points
- 16th = 1 points
**32 Points Available for an Event Sweep.
TEAM RULES (2 Drivers per race team)
-Drivers wishing to team up may announce their intentions, drivers, and team name any time up to the the start of the season.
-Team cars are NOT required to have the same liveries.
-Team cars will be required to display the same team name/logo clearly on their car as required in the series livery standards.
Team Scoring
-The total score of both attending primary drivers of a 2 car race team will be the team points earned for an event.
-Independent Drivers/single car teams will be scored in the team standings, but scores will obviously reflect the points of only that driver for an event.
-Reserve drivers filling in on a race night will have their score count toward the team/driver they are covering for.To sign up for the series:
1.) Chose the Car of your choice from the list of available cars (Tab 3.1). Only 2 of the same Car Model will be allowed, regardless of whether it starts as a road car or Gr4 Race car. Once 2 of the same model has been selected, all remaining of the same model will be rendered ineligible. Drivers may tune their car to whatever extent they chose for the time trial as long as the following regulations are met:
Weight Range: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP Range:
410hp to 500hp
Starting Power-Weight Ratio:
6.6 lbs/hp (3.0 kg/hp)
Must be above and as close to the p/w ratio requirements.
Then:
Please "Copy/Paste" the following and post in the thread:
"I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific initial BOP/p/w ratio regulations.
PSN ID:
Car:
Number:
Race Team: (not required at sign up)"
2.) A PM will be sent with Time Trial Lobby settings and details.
3.) Tune your car or chose not to tune, just be sure to time trial the way you plan to race the car and that the base BoP/p/w ratio requirements are met.
4.) Run the time trial until you cannot achieve anymore time (Run at least 12-15 laps)
5.) Reply in the pm, your time trial results in the form of a screen shot or picture as shown below, displaying lap history, sector bests, and fast lap:
View attachment 1127054
Drivers will be asked to send a screenshot of their tuning screen verifying the weight and power used for the time trial met the base time trial p/w ratio requirements.
View attachment 1127059Drivers signing up:
*Sign up and run the time trial as instructed in the sign up instruction tab above.
*after all time trials are received, a median time range based on the driver majority within 0.0 to 0.5 sec of each other will be established. (Assessed times will be based on drivers fast lap, optimal lap, and consistent lap history times, to then be broken down to and average lap time)
*time trial results will be referenced against the handicap/concession Leveling standards shown in the chart below to establish an initial driver parity.
*A few Testing/Exhibition race nights will be scheduled to test the parity of all drivers in attendance.
-Drivers unable to attend will be asked to Time Trial using the Exhibition track combo.
*All data collected will be used to bring all drivers within a 0.5 sec range of each other to start the season.
*A final Driver BoP/ p/w ratio Regulation sheet will be drafted and displayed for all drivers prior to our opening event. (And prior to each event thereafter)
-(These settings will be the starting point of each driver for the Season opener)
*Drivers who participate more in this process will have a more accurate assessment going into the Season.
-(Initial Leveling will be on the aggressive/more challenging side of the base driver pace range.
Changes to driver BoP regulations will then be adjusted after each event based on each driver's Preliminary Overall finishing placement for each event prior to any penalty points issued as shown in the chart below:
View attachment 1129456
Driver Time Trial Initial Parity Ballast Chart
View attachment 1129455*Driver status, grid priority, and car choice is on a first come, first serve based upon sign up.
*Previous Season Drivers will each be offered a primary spot, and upon accepting, may choose their car in the order in which they replied.
*First 16 Drivers to sign up guarantee their entry and grid spot for an event and only relinquish their spot if reported absent or if forfeited for not adhering to the Series Confirmation and Attendance Policy (tab 2.6)
* All drivers who sign up outside the first 16 will be placed on the Reserve Drivers List to fill in during a primary driver absence or to bump in to the primary roster if a spot becomes open. (See tab 2.5 for Reserve Driver Proirity and Process)Apply Link for Post below.12 Reserve Drivers will be kept for this Challenge series:
-Reserve Drivers will chose from any remaining cars available and complete the signup and time trial process as if they were Primary Drivers.
-Reserve Drivers will be tagged I'm the thread when openings are available on the grid for an upcoming race event.
-Reserve Driver grid priority is:
*1st based on the number of events completed, **then the date and time a driver confirmed available for an upcoming event (if number of events raced is equal).
Reserves with extended priority as a result of event participation have until 5pm est on the Monday prior to race night to confirm their availability to race. At this time, any Reserves from the remaining reserve driver pool who have confirmed available will be of equal status and establish priority for that week's event based on date and time confirmation was posted.
Partial event participation does not count. Must run an entire race night to be counted
-Report offs will first be covered by the highest priority Reserve drivers
-Reserve drivers will be scored and earn points toward the season as a normal driver entry whenever they obtain a spot on the grid. (Reserves who consistently participate and/or confirm their availability early have the best opportunity at finding a spot on the grid and potentially a strong season standing if enough events are raced.)
-If the Primary Driver being covered is part of a "2 car Race Team", points earned by the covering Reserve driver will count towards that team's points for the event.
-Reserve Drivers will be notified of any report offs in the Newsfeed PM as they are recieved.
-Any additional un-used Reserve Drivers are encouraged to be online and on standby at 9pm est of Race Night. In the event there are "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" at 9:15pm est of race night, a PSN group message will be sent to any Reserve Drivers online (PSN) inviting them to the race room to fill any vacant spots on a first to enter basis. DO NOT ENTER THE RACE ROOM UNTIL AN INVITE MESSAGE IS SENT. Once in the room, be sure to verify your driver specific BOP regulations and begin qualifying with the remaining time available. (Driver specific BOP regulations of last minute entries will be verified after qualifying results are recorded. Any late entry driver with incorrect BOP regulations applied will be disqualified for the race: be sure to verify before making your entry and qualifying)
Solicitation of Primary Grid Spots
In the event a Primary Driver fails to adhere to the Confirmation and attendance policy or chooses to retire from the series, the follow process is used:
1.) The Reserve Driver with the most point scoring events completed will be offered the open spot first. (If tied, it will be offered to those drivers tied; first to reply wins the spot)
2.) If no point scoring Reserves accepts an offered spot, the open spot(s) will be solicited to the remainder of the entire Reserve Group if still not filled.
-Confirmed drivers have until 9pm est of race day to cancel and maintain their primary status. Any confirmed drivers who cancel after this time will forfeit their primary grid spot to a wanting Reserve and will be moved down to the Reserve driver roster.Race Night CONFIRMATION, ABSENTEE REPORTING, and PARTICIPATION POLICY
Driver "Race Night" confirmation policy
-A Confirmation Reminder Post with ALL drivers tagged will be posted in the main thread as well as a PSN conversation by the Friday of the week before a scheduled Race night
All Drivers, primary and Reserve may "Early" confirm their attendance or availability at any time after the most recent Event. (For Reserves, priority will be based on date and time availability was confirmed)
-All drivers tagged must confirm that they "will" or "will not" be racing by 5pm est Thursday (day before race night) to secure their grid spot and/or to adhere to the absentee policy.
-Any Primary drivers who fail to confirm their status for race night by 5pm est Thursday will forfeit grid priority to confirmed Reserve Drivers for the night.
-If any drivers forget to confirm by 5pm est Thursday, and grid spots are still showing open on race night, they may post their intention to race in the thread or via PSN by 9:00pm est (race might) with priority given based on time of post.
-Any left over open grid spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis when the room opens until the grid is full.
-Qualifying starts at 9:15pm est, with the race to start promptly at 9:30pm est.
Absentee and Reporting policy
As a courtesy and a series policy, anyone who knows they will be absent or thinks they will be absent for a race night, please report here in the thread by no later than 5pm est Thursday (day before race day). This will give myself and the Reserve drivers plenty of notice and time to prepare to keep race night on time and fill the grid as much as possible. With a report off, you will forfeit your primary grid spot for the night, however, if your plans change and you can make it last minute, and there are still open spots on the grid, you may proceed to enter and race.
Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Primary Driver on race night will immediately forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver for the remainder of the season or until a spot re-opens. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and failed to cancel before 8pm est of race day or did not show without notice prior to 9pm est of race day
Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Confirmed Available Reserve Driver on race night will forfeit the ability to accept a permanent primary grid opening until at least 1 event is attended. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and then did not show without notice prior to 9pm est of race day
Any driver who confirmed attendance for race night and does not make their Race entry by 9:15pm est without prior notice that they will be late (by 9pm est) may be forced to forfeit the grid spot to a standby Reserve Driver for the night if the Reserve Driver enters the room to begin qualifying. The Primary driver must then post in the thread that they forgot/lost track of time/etc to adhere to the no report policy and maintain their primary grid spot for the season! (No report/no show is grounds to forfeit your primary grid spot for the remainder of the season.)
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE TO MAKE YOUR ENTRY, PLEASE PM ME VIA GTPLANET OR PSN BEFORE 9PM, AND YOUR SPOT WILL BE HELD, or if there are still openings when trying to enter after the 9:15pm cut off, the primary driver may do so and maintain grid priority and begin qualifying for the remainder of the session.
Also, any primary driver who misses 3 consecutive race nights "with" advanced notice will forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver; or if a Reserve Driver, you will loss any Reserve roster priority obtained when active
With smartphones, computers, playstations, etc...there should be no reason that any absence could not be reported. Please confirm your status or report your absence as soon as you know.
Race Night Participation Policy
Any drivers that confirm their attendance for Race night are holding a grid spot and committing to a full night of racing. For this series format to function the way it was intended, participation to the end of race night is extremely important. Therefore, any driver who leaves prior to the conclusion of race night will receive -5 Points for the Race Event.
Exceptions:
(If you disconnect during a race, please return to the room and wait out the remainder of that race. This will satisfy the above participation policy.)
[Life does dish out Emergency situations. If this occurs, please exit the race and post the message: "Emergency Exit Needed" before leaving the room.]
Please remember that a grid spot was held for you to race when you confirm attendance, and there may be events later in the season that Reserve drivers want to race and are turned away due to priority being given to the primary drivers. Let's be sure that the grid spots we are holding are being used up for the night.
Thanks Fellas.
3.) Vehicle Information and Regulations Hub
See "Car List Quick View" tab below for Available Cars.
Car Change Process
-1 car change will be allowed within each Season.
-Drivers must choose among any cars that remain available.
-Drivers will be required to render a livery to the series standard found in Tab 3.2 or accept a pre-rendered livery and number before competing in the next event. (If rendering your own livery, drivers will be asked to share the livery to the GT7 Community for photo captures and spotters guide needs.)
-Drivers with a handicap of any form will be handicapped at the same levels for the new car.
-Drivers at Base BoP or who have any concessions afforded will be defaulted to the Base BoP/6.6lbs per hp (3.0kg/hp) p/w ratio values for the next event.
To request a Car Change:
1.) Verify the car you want is available
2.) PM myself, @llNovall with your new car choice and whether you will be rendering your own livery or need one that is pre-rendered.
3.) Provide livery link if rendering your own livery prior to our next event for approval.
4.) Spec new car to the P/W ratio requirement set to you.GS Class Livery Requirements
List to be Announced
Example Pictures to come
ALL DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR FINAL RENDERED LIVERY FOR SERIES APPROVALGt7 Main Tuning Threads
For a list of Tuning Requirementsfor the series, see the "Tuning Requirements Quick View" tab
4.) Caution Procedures
Yellow Flag/Cautions Process
Since this series will be a (2) 40 minute race format, we will be instituting a "Called Caution/Yellow Flag" feature to regroup the field in the event of an incident. (1 Caution available for each Race)
The following processes and rules will apply:
1.) ALL Drivers must enter and remain in the 16 driver party chat whether they have a Mic or not. (Chat audio will come through your monitor/tv for those without a headset.)
2.) Mics must be muted at all times, Except:
a.) When a driver verbally requests a caution/yellow flag, or
b.) When the Host/Race Director grants and calls the "Full Course Caution", or directions during Caution (Green this lap, etc)
NO OTHER VERBAL CONVERSATION IS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE
3.) Drivers should continue racing until the Host/Race Director verbally calls out:
"Full Course Caution"
4.) Single Car accidents or "off-tracks" are not permitted to request a Caution at any time. (This can be cause for distraction and will be met with a penalty assessed post race)
5.) At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.
6.) ALL drivers must slow to 65-70 mph, single file, and avoid any contact with other cars.
7.) A maximum of (1) Cautions/Yellow Flags per Race will be afforded. (If there are incidents after a caution was granted, we will stay Green Flag.)
8.) NO PIT STOP. This is a regrouping caution only.
9.) The Caution period will be the remainder of the lap when the Caution was granted and 1 complete lap if necessary.
10.) NO Cautions will be granted for any incidents that occur in the opening 2 laps or the final 2 laps of any race.
How to Call for a Caution:
(At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.)
1.) Verbally over Mic, say: "Caution Requested, by (your name)"
OR:
if No Mic, text in the chat box: "cr" or "Caution"
(If no response from the Host/Race Director within 10 seconds, request again)
2.) Host/Race Director will respond:
"Full Course Caution" when acknowledged.
(Drivers should continue to race until the Caution is acknowledged and issued)
Play by Play Process during a "Full Course Caution"
Once "Full Course Caution" is called:
1.) The Overall race leader becomes our pace car and is to gently slow to 65-70 mph, with all drivers catching up and slowing to the 65-70 mph pace speed, single file and in the position they were in when the Caution was issued
2.) Overall Race Leader is to pace the field for the remainder of the lap when the Caution was issued and/or 1 complete lap if necessary.
3.) All drivers are expected to be grouped up before the final corner. If not grouped prior to final corner, the Race Director will instruct an additional Caution Lap.
4.) Once the field is grouped up and the Race Director is satisfied, he will announce "Track going green on my Call"
5.) All drivers are to maintain position and pace speed until the Race Director calls " Green flag, go, go, go"
6.) The Race Director will call the start at any point from the exit of the final corner up to the finish line for long straight away start/finish lines, or on the longest straight following the start/finish line.
7.) Drivers are not to try and jump the start. Any Driver that causes contact or overlaps the car in front of them in any way prior to the green flag being called will recieve a 5 point penalty assessed to their overall point total for the night. Wait for the Green flag call.
8.) Drivers may begin racing as soon as "Green Flag" is stated by the Race Director.
5.) Penalty Reporting and Information Hub
Drivers may file incidents after the last race on Friday race night to Monday at 11:59pm est of the same weekend.
Penalty filing instructions
-Submit your incident(s) by filing via pm to the Chief Steward, all supporting stewards, and the offending driver by including the information listed below.
List of Stewards and Volunteers
II-NOVA-II (Chief Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
Incident filing PM's must include the following in this order for each incident to be accepted:
*Tag: Stewards and Driver you are filing against
*Conversation Title: "Your PSN ID": IR filed against "PSN ID of driver you are filing on"
*Include the following information in the report:
-PSN name of the driver being filed against
-Your PSN name
-Race Number the incident occurred (Race 1,2,3)
-the lap number that the incident occurred
-the time the incident occurred (Use time posted in the middle of the screen)
-description of the incident being filed
(Multiple offenses filed on the same driver may be included in the same group PM)
The offending driver may plead his/her side within the group pm by 8pm est Monday, 10 days after the night Raced.
The Chief Steward and/or any support stewards will review all incidents filed and submit a ruling in the respective incident group pm by 6pm Friday of the next race event.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD AN INCIDENT BE FILED OR DISCUSSED IN THE MAIN THREAD, IN RACE, OR THE INGAME LOBBY. IF THIS OCCURS, A MANDATORY UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT PENALTY OF UP TO 50 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SEASON'S TOTAL, AND POSSIBLY A 2 EVENT SUSPENSION FROM THE SERIES AT THE STEWARD's DECISION AND DISCRETION
The Stewards will be utilizing the penalty guidelines set up and used within the Snail Spec Racing Series. Follow the link below for:
Penalty judging Guidlines
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630811
All Stewards are to review a replay of an incident in question and reply to the PM with their opinion as to what "Level" the incident falls under, and a recommended point value within selected level to deduct.
*The Chief Steward will make a final review of all incidents filed, taking into account any rebuttals and the other Steward's grading of the incidents and will make a final ruling for issuing penalty points.
*Please Note: If the Chief Steward deems, in any way, the lead driver lost control, and the chase driver attempts to brake or evade, but still makes contact, no penalty may be issued at the Chief Steward's discretion. *
At a 10 week season's end, the results sheet will be reviewed for each driver. All repeat offenders of the rules of this league will be reviewed by the Chief Steward and Steward Corp on a severity and case by case basis. If the review reflects a consistency or lack of improvement, the Chief Steward may recommend removal from the series by a peer to peer judgement .
Penalty points will be shown in the Overall Season Standings Scoresheet and will be deducted from the event score it was recieved and from following event scores until cleared.This series will be adhering to the following linked OLR and good racecraft guidelines when deciding fault for any reported incidents.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630786. **
Note: Disregard Snail OLR, Section 14: "Incident Reporting Instructions". This Series will have it's own Reporting policy and Instructions in the tabs below(2) 08 Alfa 8C Comp.
(2) 17 Alpine A110 (Spec exception)
[2376lbs (1080kg) to 2816lbs (1280kg)] and
[360hp to 426hp]
(2) 15 Aston V8 Vantage
(2) 07 BMW M3
(2) 14 BMW M4
(2) 14 Chevrolet Corvette C7
(2) 16 Chevrolet Camaro SS
(0) 18 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
(2) 02 Dodge Viper
(2) 06 Dodge Viper
(2) 13 Dodge Viper
(2) 06 Ferrari F430
(2) 09 Ferrari 458
(2) 19 Ferrari F8 Tributo
(2) 15 Ford Mustang GT
(2) 16 Ford Mustang GT350R
(2) 13 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
(2) 14 Jaguar F Type R
(2) 14 Lexus RCF
(2) 17 Lexus LC500
(2) 08 Maserati Gran Turismo S
(0) 14 McLaren 650S
(2) 10 Mercedes AMG SLS
(2) 15 Mercedes AMG GTS
(2) 17 Mercedes AMG GTR
(2) 15 Mercedes AMG C63S
(2) 08 Nissan 370Z
(2) 23 Nissan Z Performance
(0) 09 Porsche 911 GT3
(2) 19 Toyota Supra RZ
(2) 20 Toyota Supra RZ
(2) 18 Subaru BRZ STi Sport
(2) 15 Toyota GT86
(2) 16 Toyota GT86 Limited
(2) 21 Toyota GR86
(2) 21 Toyota GR86 RZ
(2) TVR Tuscan Speed 6
All rear wheel driven Gr4 cars noted below:
(2) Alfa Romeo 4C Gr4 (Spec exception)
[2249lbs (1022kg) to 2689lbs (1222kg) and
[340hp to 407hp]
(2) Aston Martin Gr4
(2) BMW M4 Gr4
(2) Corvette C7 Gr4
(2) Dodge Viper Gr4
(2) Ferrari 458 Gr4
(2) Ford Mustang Gr4
(2) Honda NSX Gr4 (MR)
(2) Hyundai Genesis Gr4
(2) Jaguar Gr4
(2) Lexus RCF Gr4
(2) McLaren 650S Gr4
(2) Mercedes SLS Gr4
(2) Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport
(0) Toyota Supra Gr4
(Any rear wheel drive Gr4 race car that can spec into the required 6.6lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp) base regulation. Again, be sure there is room for adjustment of weight and hp, up and down, as it may be required to adjust for meeting leveling p/w regulations.)Road Car to GT4 Race Car Required Racing Upgrades:
(The following must be added whether adjusting/tuning)
-Front Spoiler (if available)
-Rear Diffuser (if available)
-Largest Rear Spoiler
-Full Roll Cage (if available)
-Tow Hook (actual hook)
-Hood pins (gray quick lock style)
-Highest headlight beam
-any racing styled wheel not to exceed 20" diameter.
(make it look like a race car, nit a show car)
-Racing Sequential Transmission
-Racing Fully Adjustable Suspension
-Racing Clutch/Flywheel
-Fully Adjustable LSD
-Racing Steel brakes (no Carbon Ceramic)
-Racing Brake Pads
-Brake Balance Controller
-Computer Controller
-Power Restrictor
-ballast
-Weight Reductions (as needed to achieve weight needed to be in the adjustment range)
[Range- 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)]
-Any Exhaust system other than stock (if available)
-Increase Body Rigidity (optional)
-Any power adders needed/wanted to achieve needed hp adjustability. (410hp to 500hp)
For GR4 turn key Race Cars:
(Very few options are available for power adders.)
-add whatever power adder is available to allow car to fall into the power adjustment range of 410hp-500hp for the intitial time trial.
(Gr4 turnkey Race Cars have no adjustment below their purchase weight. Therefore, any adjusted p/w ratio adjustment for a concession must be in a Horsepower add. Gr4 turnkey racecars will be allowed to exceed the Horsepower range regulation to meet any adjusted regulation requirements. )
Tuning and Regulations:
Horsepower and weight can be tuned anywhere within the following ranges:
Weight Range: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP Range: 410hp - 500hp,
but must achieve a starting "time trial" power-to-weight ratio of 6.6lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp) or above.
From there any adjustments necessary to be comfortable and confident in the car should be made and tested before performing the time trial.View attachment 1128090View attachment 1128091View attachment 1128092View attachment 1128093
Creative freedom on graphics or design. No inappropriate graphics. After main design is complete, all of the following decals must be present and sized close to example livery shown above. When finished, be sure to take side, front, rear, and top profile pictures over white background and post in the thread or pm for approval.
Sides
-Michelin Pilot Challenge Numberplate and driver's number in white using GT7 default font
-Digital display board next to Numberplate
-GT4 Class decal above or next to Numberplate
(Overlay over white box if being applied over a colored portion of car)
-Motec decal behind front fender arches
-Snail decal in front of rear quarter arches
White
Black
-"Snailracing.org" decal on A-pillar (if able) or on C Pillar.
-Michelin decal in front of front fender arches or front bumper corners
-Motul decal in front of front fender arches
Select from default sponsors
-Michelin man decal behind rear quarter arches
-VP Racing Fuels decal behind rear quarter arches
-Main Sponsor on doors or main body of quarter panels (Driver to source/create)
-Secondary and additonal sponsors, place on sides at will (Driver to source/create)
-Team logo/name place on sides at will
(Driver to source/create)
Front
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal right front
-IMSA decal left front
Red
White
-"Tow " decal pointing to tow hook
Select "Racing Decals" in editor
Rear
-Michelin decal in license plate box
-GT4 Class decal on left face of rear bumper
(Same as sides)
(Overlay over white box if being applied over a colored portion of car)
-IMSA decal on left face of rear bumper
(Same as front)
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal on right face of rear bumper (Same as front)
-driver number in white on right face of rear bumper
(If white car, overlay on a blue round corner box)
-"Tow " decal pointing to tow hook
Hood
-Primary sponsors largest
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Michelin Pilot GT4
Cup Challenge
presented by Snail
Season 3 on GT7
-16 Primary Spots
-Reserve Spots Available
*Races will run on
Friday nights 9:00pm EST
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Next Event Details to be posted here
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Sign Ups are Currently OPEN
to Returning Series Drivers Until April 1st, 2022, 5 pm est
(After that time, Sign ups for any new entries will be open and awarded on a 1st come/1st serve basis for any remaining Primary Roster Spots, and then for the Reserve Roster)Season 3 of Snail's Monthly Gr4 Friday Night racing will be lightly rebranded to Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail. This will be a full road car to GT4 spec race car parity series for those who want to build their own, and Gran Turismo Gr4 cars will be available for those preferring a turn key GT4 race car. All cars must be rear wheel drive, and be spec'd to a minimum starting time trial power-to-weight (p/w) ratio of 6.6lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp).
Allowable spec ranges are:
Weight: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP: 410hp to 500hp.
Be sure that the car you choose has plenty of room for adjustment up or down for weight and hp to maintain a balanced car.
Drivers who decide to start with a road car from the provided list of eligible cars noted below, will spec/modify/tune it into a GT4/Gr4 race car (or if a Gr4 Car is chosen, spec and tune), and then drivers will time trial to establish a baseline for driver specific BoP's to set parity across the field and among varying driver skill sets. Parity will be established by varying levels of power to weight ratio regulations.
The video clip below is an example of a Camaro ZL1 spec'd into a GT4 spec.
A list of modification requirements and livery requirements have been made available and can be found in the "Quick View" tabs shown below. Also, the list of eligible cars available are shown in the "Car List Quick View" Spoiler tab, also at the bottom of this Post.
Race Events will be once a month on Friday nights, 9pm est.
Start building and testing some cars, and if interested in being tagged to be invited to this series, after the initial sign up period for returning drivers, please post here in the thread.
We will begin testing and time trialing and work to have the series ready to go when PD get the online lobbies sorted out. Target start for Season 3 is middle to end of April.
It may seem like a long time away, but the new season will start before we know it, and grid spots will be limited after returning drivers accept intitial openings.To Sign Up, go to:
(Tab 2.2 "Driver Sign up/Time Trial Instructions) shown below
Series Format:
-1 Race Night/Month over a 11 month season cycle. (Spring 2022 to Spring 2023) to run parallel to the Snail-Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
[12 race nights total (10 best nights are kept)]
-15 minute Warm up/Entry session
-15 minute Open Qualifying Session
-(2) 40 min races (Laps to = 40 minutes)
-Light Damage
-1x Tire wear/1x Fuel Consumption
-Penalties OFF (Steward and Peer Governed)
-GS/GT4 Class Rear wheel drive (built or turn key) Race Cars Only
-ABS and Traction Control (TCS) permitted
-16 Primary grid spots/12 Reserve drivers will be Available.
-Vehicle/Driver BOP Regulations using a predetermined 6.6 lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp) power to weight ratio as a starting base for driver Time trials
-All Drivers will be asked to time trial upon sign up to establish a Driver Skill specific BoP/p/w ratio adjustment to start the Season.
-P/W ratio adjustments to be made after each event for podium finishers and drivers finishing outside the Top 10 Overall for each event.
-Driver and Team Scoring will be kept.
Series Details and Information
1.) Race Scheduling and Event Related Information Hub
Schedule TBD-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN for ENTRIES (Verify your Driver BoP/P/W ratio Regulations before making your entry.) Warm up laps are permitted during this time until the room resets for qualifying. (RACE DIRECTOR WILL SCREENSHOT THE DRIVER REGULATIONS SCREEN AT THIS TIME)
*DO NOT CANCEL YOUR ENTRY FOR ANY REASON
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby Reserve drivers will be notified and called to the Race Room at this time if grid spot are still open)
*Race entries and Driver BOP/P/W ratio Regulations are verified.
*The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time.
Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early. (Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)*
*At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will instruct all drivers to line up past the 1st sector line. Qualifying times will be Recorded, and all late entries and driver's regulations will be verified before Race 1 is started.
Race 1 will be Started at 9:30pm est.
Late entries after 9:30pm est will have to wait to race for Race 2 and must be sure to have their tires verified before race 2 start.
-9:30pm est: Race will be started at this time.
-9:30pm-10:10pm: Race 1 (Laps to = 40mins)
-10:10pm-10:20pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, set room to reverse grid, 10 minute break/post race party chat.
All drivers must maintain their entry from the end of previous race to start of next race. Any Drivers that missed Race 1 must make their entry and have BOP/P/W ratio Regulations verified before the start of Race 2.. Any disconnected drivers must re-make their entry and have regulations re-verified before the start of Race 2.
-10:20pm-11pm: Race 2 (Laps to = 40mins)
-11pm-11:15pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, post event party chat, and conclude the night.
The schedule below is a guide to stay within a 2 hour time window, but may vary depending on issues throughout the nightStandard Lobby Settings
(Lobby Settings to be edited as additional GT7 lobby features become available)
Basic Settings
Room Mode: Practice/Race
Room Privacy: Public *
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail-MPGT4CC, Event #1-12 (Date)- Members only
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No **
Max no of participants: 16
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Track Settings
Track: As per Race Date
Select Condition: See Event Details
Laps: laps to =40 minutes
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: R1, Fastest First (Set by host off qualifying)/R2, Reverse Grid from previous results.
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: Open
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: No Limit
Weight: No Limit
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Medium (RM) Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Medium (RM)
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Type of Racing Number: No Limit
Assign Car Number Automatically: None
Tuning: No Limit
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: No Limit
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: ProhibitedSeries Director: II-NOVA-II
Assistant Series Director:
Host: II-NOVA-II
Backup Host:
2nd Backup Host:
Replay Uploader:
Backup Replay Uploader:
Scorekeeper: II-NOVA-II
Backup Scorekeeper:
2nd Backup Scorekeeper:
Chief Penalty Steward: II-NOVA-II
Steward: Bologna-Duc
Steward: Moby45
Steward: Rob Brown-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN (or Reset) for ENTRIES ONLY- Warm up laps permitted (Verify your Driver Specific BOP/P/W ratio regulations before making your entry.)
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby drivers will be notified via a posted invite in the thread if grid openings are available)
The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time. Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early.
(Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)
At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will message the finish of qualifying, and qualifying times will be Recorded.
After a short 2-3 minute break, we will start Race 1.RACE NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
16 player Party Chat Policy
The Party Chat feature will opened after the Race Room with the following Rules:
1.) It is required that drivers enter the Open party chat to help in the flow of communication to start the night and communicate Caution requests/issuing and directives during the Caution.
2.) Open Conversation is allowed at the opening of the Race Room to the official start of Qualifying, approximately 9:15pm est. ALL MICs MUST BE MUTED AT THIS TIME, thru Qualifying, and Race (Host will remind all drivers to please mute mics before the call to start qualifying)
3.) During the race, Drivers may only come on the mic to verbally request a Caution/Yellow Flag, and for the Caution to be issued by the Race Director and directives related to the Caution.
4.) Once the race finish countdown is complete, drivers may resume un-muted conversation up to the call to mute mics before the next race.
Be reminded that no discussions regarding on track incidents are to be discussed, except obviously, if it is simply an apology and no more. Please review the penalty guidelines for more detail on this policy.
And Lastly,
Please don't be that guy who has their mic on the whole race (If your headphones do not have a mute feature, simply leave the party chat before the Qualifying Session begins**
Hopefully this will add to the overall quality of these Events.
2.) Driver/Team Related Information Hub
Points Structure
The points below will be awarded for each race.
*No bonus points for pole or fast laps
- 1st = 16 points
- 2nd = 15 points
- 3rd = 14 points
- 4th = 13 points
- 5th = 12 points
- 6th = 11 points
- 7th = 10 points
- 8th = 9 points
- 9th = 8 points
- 10th = 7points
- 11th = 6 points
- 12th = 5 points
- 13th = 4 points
- 14th = 3 points
- 15th = 2 points
- 16th = 1 points
**32 Points Available for an Event Sweep.
TEAM RULES (2 Drivers per race team)
-Drivers wishing to team up may announce their intentions, drivers, and team name any time up to the the start of the season.
-Team cars are NOT required to have the same liveries.
-Team cars will be required to display the same team name/logo clearly on their car as required in the series livery standards.
Team Scoring
-The total score of both attending primary drivers of a 2 car race team will be the team points earned for an event.
-Independent Drivers/single car teams will be scored in the team standings, but scores will obviously reflect the points of only that driver for an event.
-Reserve drivers filling in on a race night will have their score count toward the team/driver they are covering for.To sign up for the series:
1.) Chose the Car of your choice from the list of available cars (Tab 3.1). Only 2 of the same Car Model will be allowed, regardless of whether it starts as a road car or Gr4 Race car. Once 2 of the same model has been selected, all remaining of the same model will be rendered ineligible. Drivers may tune their car to whatever extent they chose for the time trial as long as the following regulations are met:
Weight Range: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP Range:
410hp to 500hp
Starting Power-Weight Ratio:
6.6 lbs/hp (3.0 kg/hp)
Must be above and as close to the p/w ratio requirements.
Then:
Please "Copy/Paste" the following and post in the thread:
"I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific initial BOP/p/w ratio regulations.
PSN ID:
Car:
Number:
Race Team: (not required at sign up)"
2.) A PM will be sent with Time Trial Lobby settings and details.
3.) Tune your car or chose not to tune, just be sure to time trial the way you plan to race the car and that the base BoP/p/w ratio requirements are met.
4.) Run the time trial until you cannot achieve anymore time (Run at least 12-15 laps)
5.) Reply in the pm, your time trial results in the form of a screen shot or picture as shown below, displaying lap history, sector bests, and fast lap:
View attachment 1127054
Drivers will be asked to send a screenshot of their tuning screen verifying the weight and power used for the time trial met the base time trial p/w ratio requirements.
View attachment 1127059Drivers signing up:
*Sign up and run the time trial as instructed in the sign up instruction tab above.
*after all time trials are received, a median time range based on the driver majority within 0.0 to 0.5 sec of each other will be established. (Assessed times will be based on drivers fast lap, optimal lap, and consistent lap history times, to then be broken down to and average lap time)
*time trial results will be referenced against the handicap/concession Leveling standards shown in the chart below to establish an initial driver parity.
*A few Testing/Exhibition race nights will be scheduled to test the parity of all drivers in attendance.
-Drivers unable to attend will be asked to Time Trial using the Exhibition track combo.
*All data collected will be used to bring all drivers within a 0.5 sec range of each other to start the season.
*A final Driver BoP/ p/w ratio Regulation sheet will be drafted and displayed for all drivers prior to our opening event. (And prior to each event thereafter)
-(These settings will be the starting point of each driver for the Season opener)
*Drivers who participate more in this process will have a more accurate assessment going into the Season.
-(Initial Leveling will be on the aggressive/more challenging side of the base driver pace range.
Changes to driver BoP regulations will then be adjusted after each event based on each driver's Preliminary Overall finishing placement for each event prior to any penalty points issued as shown in the chart below:
View attachment 1129456
Driver Time Trial Initial Parity Ballast Chart
View attachment 1129455*Driver status, grid priority, and car choice is on a first come, first serve based upon sign up.
*Previous Season Drivers will each be offered a primary spot, and upon accepting, may choose their car in the order in which they replied.
*First 16 Drivers to sign up guarantee their entry and grid spot for an event and only relinquish their spot if reported absent or if forfeited for not adhering to the Series Confirmation and Attendance Policy (tab 2.6)
* All drivers who sign up outside the first 16 will be placed on the Reserve Drivers List to fill in during a primary driver absence or to bump in to the primary roster if a spot becomes open. (See tab 2.5 for Reserve Driver Proirity and Process)Apply Link for Post below.12 Reserve Drivers will be kept for this Challenge series:
-Reserve Drivers will chose from any remaining cars available and complete the signup and time trial process as if they were Primary Drivers.
-Reserve Drivers will be tagged I'm the thread when openings are available on the grid for an upcoming race event.
-Reserve Driver grid priority is:
*1st based on the number of events completed, **then the date and time a driver confirmed available for an upcoming event (if number of events raced is equal).
Reserves with extended priority as a result of event participation have until 5pm est on the Monday prior to race night to confirm their availability to race. At this time, any Reserves from the remaining reserve driver pool who have confirmed available will be of equal status and establish priority for that week's event based on date and time confirmation was posted.
Partial event participation does not count. Must run an entire race night to be counted
-Report offs will first be covered by the highest priority Reserve drivers
-Reserve drivers will be scored and earn points toward the season as a normal driver entry whenever they obtain a spot on the grid. (Reserves who consistently participate and/or confirm their availability early have the best opportunity at finding a spot on the grid and potentially a strong season standing if enough events are raced.)
-If the Primary Driver being covered is part of a "2 car Race Team", points earned by the covering Reserve driver will count towards that team's points for the event.
-Reserve Drivers will be notified of any report offs in the Newsfeed PM as they are recieved.
-Any additional un-used Reserve Drivers are encouraged to be online and on standby at 9pm est of Race Night. In the event there are "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" at 9:15pm est of race night, a PSN group message will be sent to any Reserve Drivers online (PSN) inviting them to the race room to fill any vacant spots on a first to enter basis. DO NOT ENTER THE RACE ROOM UNTIL AN INVITE MESSAGE IS SENT. Once in the room, be sure to verify your driver specific BOP regulations and begin qualifying with the remaining time available. (Driver specific BOP regulations of last minute entries will be verified after qualifying results are recorded. Any late entry driver with incorrect BOP regulations applied will be disqualified for the race: be sure to verify before making your entry and qualifying)
Solicitation of Primary Grid Spots
In the event a Primary Driver fails to adhere to the Confirmation and attendance policy or chooses to retire from the series, the follow process is used:
1.) The Reserve Driver with the most point scoring events completed will be offered the open spot first. (If tied, it will be offered to those drivers tied; first to reply wins the spot)
2.) If no point scoring Reserves accepts an offered spot, the open spot(s) will be solicited to the remainder of the entire Reserve Group if still not filled.
-Confirmed drivers have until 9pm est of race day to cancel and maintain their primary status. Any confirmed drivers who cancel after this time will forfeit their primary grid spot to a wanting Reserve and will be moved down to the Reserve driver roster.Race Night CONFIRMATION, ABSENTEE REPORTING, and PARTICIPATION POLICY
Driver "Race Night" confirmation policy
-A Confirmation Reminder Post with ALL drivers tagged will be posted in the main thread as well as a PSN conversation by the Friday of the week before a scheduled Race night
All Drivers, primary and Reserve may "Early" confirm their attendance or availability at any time after the most recent Event. (For Reserves, priority will be based on date and time availability was confirmed)
-All drivers tagged must confirm that they "will" or "will not" be racing by 5pm est Thursday (day before race night) to secure their grid spot and/or to adhere to the absentee policy.
-Any Primary drivers who fail to confirm their status for race night by 5pm est Thursday will forfeit grid priority to confirmed Reserve Drivers for the night.
-If any drivers forget to confirm by 5pm est Thursday, and grid spots are still showing open on race night, they may post their intention to race in the thread or via PSN by 9:00pm est (race might) with priority given based on time of post.
-Any left over open grid spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis when the room opens until the grid is full.
-Qualifying starts at 9:15pm est, with the race to start promptly at 9:30pm est.
Absentee and Reporting policy
As a courtesy and a series policy, anyone who knows they will be absent or thinks they will be absent for a race night, please report here in the thread by no later than 5pm est Thursday (day before race day). This will give myself and the Reserve drivers plenty of notice and time to prepare to keep race night on time and fill the grid as much as possible. With a report off, you will forfeit your primary grid spot for the night, however, if your plans change and you can make it last minute, and there are still open spots on the grid, you may proceed to enter and race.
Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Primary Driver on race night will immediately forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver for the remainder of the season or until a spot re-opens. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and failed to cancel before 8pm est of race day or did not show without notice prior to 9pm est of race day
Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Confirmed Available Reserve Driver on race night will forfeit the ability to accept a permanent primary grid opening until at least 1 event is attended. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and then did not show without notice prior to 9pm est of race day
Any driver who confirmed attendance for race night and does not make their Race entry by 9:15pm est without prior notice that they will be late (by 9pm est) may be forced to forfeit the grid spot to a standby Reserve Driver for the night if the Reserve Driver enters the room to begin qualifying. The Primary driver must then post in the thread that they forgot/lost track of time/etc to adhere to the no report policy and maintain their primary grid spot for the season! (No report/no show is grounds to forfeit your primary grid spot for the remainder of the season.)
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE TO MAKE YOUR ENTRY, PLEASE PM ME VIA GTPLANET OR PSN BEFORE 9PM, AND YOUR SPOT WILL BE HELD, or if there are still openings when trying to enter after the 9:15pm cut off, the primary driver may do so and maintain grid priority and begin qualifying for the remainder of the session.
Also, any primary driver who misses 3 consecutive race nights "with" advanced notice will forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver; or if a Reserve Driver, you will loss any Reserve roster priority obtained when active
With smartphones, computers, playstations, etc...there should be no reason that any absence could not be reported. Please confirm your status or report your absence as soon as you know.
Race Night Participation Policy
Any drivers that confirm their attendance for Race night are holding a grid spot and committing to a full night of racing. For this series format to function the way it was intended, participation to the end of race night is extremely important. Therefore, any driver who leaves prior to the conclusion of race night will receive -5 Points for the Race Event.
Exceptions:
(If you disconnect during a race, please return to the room and wait out the remainder of that race. This will satisfy the above participation policy.)
[Life does dish out Emergency situations. If this occurs, please exit the race and post the message: "Emergency Exit Needed" before leaving the room.]
Please remember that a grid spot was held for you to race when you confirm attendance, and there may be events later in the season that Reserve drivers want to race and are turned away due to priority being given to the primary drivers. Let's be sure that the grid spots we are holding are being used up for the night.
Thanks Fellas.
3.) Vehicle Information and Regulations Hub
See "Car List Quick View" tab below for Available Cars.
Car Change Process
-1 car change will be allowed within each Season.
-Drivers must choose among any cars that remain available.
-Drivers will be required to render a livery to the series standard found in Tab 3.2 or accept a pre-rendered livery and number before competing in the next event. (If rendering your own livery, drivers will be asked to share the livery to the GT7 Community for photo captures and spotters guide needs.)
-Drivers with a handicap of any form will be handicapped at the same levels for the new car.
-Drivers at Base BoP or who have any concessions afforded will be defaulted to the Base BoP/6.6lbs per hp (3.0kg/hp) p/w ratio values for the next event.
To request a Car Change:
1.) Verify the car you want is available
2.) PM myself, @llNovall with your new car choice and whether you will be rendering your own livery or need one that is pre-rendered.
3.) Provide livery link if rendering your own livery prior to our next event for approval.
4.) Spec new car to the P/W ratio requirement set to you.GS Class Livery Requirements
List to be Announced
Example Pictures to come
ALL DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR FINAL RENDERED LIVERY FOR SERIES APPROVALGt7 Main Tuning Threads
For a list of Tuning Requirementsfor the series, see the "Tuning Requirements Quick View" tab
4.) Caution Procedures
Yellow Flag/Cautions Process
Since this series will be a (2) 40 minute race format, we will be instituting a "Called Caution/Yellow Flag" feature to regroup the field in the event of an incident. (1 Caution available for each Race)
The following processes and rules will apply:
1.) ALL Drivers must enter and remain in the 16 driver party chat whether they have a Mic or not. (Chat audio will come through your monitor/tv for those without a headset.)
2.) Mics must be muted at all times, Except:
a.) When a driver verbally requests a caution/yellow flag, or
b.) When the Host/Race Director grants and calls the "Full Course Caution", or directions during Caution (Green this lap, etc)
NO OTHER VERBAL CONVERSATION IS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE
3.) Drivers should continue racing until the Host/Race Director verbally calls out:
"Full Course Caution"
4.) Single Car accidents or "off-tracks" are not permitted to request a Caution at any time. (This can be cause for distraction and will be met with a penalty assessed post race)
5.) At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.
6.) ALL drivers must slow to 65-70 mph, single file, and avoid any contact with other cars.
7.) A maximum of (1) Cautions/Yellow Flags per Race will be afforded. (If there are incidents after a caution was granted, we will stay Green Flag.)
8.) NO PIT STOP. This is a regrouping caution only.
9.) The Caution period will be the remainder of the lap when the Caution was granted and 1 complete lap if necessary.
10.) NO Cautions will be granted for any incidents that occur in the opening 2 laps or the final 2 laps of any race.
How to Call for a Caution:
(At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.)
1.) Verbally over Mic, say: "Caution Requested, by (your name)"
OR:
if No Mic, text in the chat box: "cr" or "Caution"
(If no response from the Host/Race Director within 10 seconds, request again)
2.) Host/Race Director will respond:
"Full Course Caution" when acknowledged.
(Drivers should continue to race until the Caution is acknowledged and issued)
Play by Play Process during a "Full Course Caution"
Once "Full Course Caution" is called:
1.) The Overall race leader becomes our pace car and is to gently slow to 65-70 mph, with all drivers catching up and slowing to the 65-70 mph pace speed, single file and in the position they were in when the Caution was issued
2.) Overall Race Leader is to pace the field for the remainder of the lap when the Caution was issued and/or 1 complete lap if necessary.
3.) All drivers are expected to be grouped up before the final corner. If not grouped prior to final corner, the Race Director will instruct an additional Caution Lap.
4.) Once the field is grouped up and the Race Director is satisfied, he will announce "Track going green on my Call"
5.) All drivers are to maintain position and pace speed until the Race Director calls " Green flag, go, go, go"
6.) The Race Director will call the start at any point from the exit of the final corner up to the finish line for long straight away start/finish lines, or on the longest straight following the start/finish line.
7.) Drivers are not to try and jump the start. Any Driver that causes contact or overlaps the car in front of them in any way prior to the green flag being called will recieve a 5 point penalty assessed to their overall point total for the night. Wait for the Green flag call.
8.) Drivers may begin racing as soon as "Green Flag" is stated by the Race Director.
5.) Penalty Reporting and Information Hub
Drivers may file incidents after the last race on Friday race night to Monday at 11:59pm est of the same weekend.
Penalty filing instructions
-Submit your incident(s) by filing via pm to the Chief Steward, all supporting stewards, and the offending driver by including the information listed below.
List of Stewards and Volunteers
II-NOVA-II (Chief Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
Incident filing PM's must include the following in this order for each incident to be accepted:
*Tag: Stewards and Driver you are filing against
*Conversation Title: "Your PSN ID": IR filed against "PSN ID of driver you are filing on"
*Include the following information in the report:
-PSN name of the driver being filed against
-Your PSN name
-Race Number the incident occurred (Race 1,2,3)
-the lap number that the incident occurred
-the time the incident occurred (Use time posted in the middle of the screen)
-description of the incident being filed
(Multiple offenses filed on the same driver may be included in the same group PM)
The offending driver may plead his/her side within the group pm by 8pm est Monday, 10 days after the night Raced.
The Chief Steward and/or any support stewards will review all incidents filed and submit a ruling in the respective incident group pm by 6pm Friday of the next race event.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD AN INCIDENT BE FILED OR DISCUSSED IN THE MAIN THREAD, IN RACE, OR THE INGAME LOBBY. IF THIS OCCURS, A MANDATORY UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT PENALTY OF UP TO 50 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SEASON'S TOTAL, AND POSSIBLY A 2 EVENT SUSPENSION FROM THE SERIES AT THE STEWARD's DECISION AND DISCRETION
The Stewards will be utilizing the penalty guidelines set up and used within the Snail Spec Racing Series. Follow the link below for:
Penalty judging Guidlines
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630811
All Stewards are to review a replay of an incident in question and reply to the PM with their opinion as to what "Level" the incident falls under, and a recommended point value within selected level to deduct.
*The Chief Steward will make a final review of all incidents filed, taking into account any rebuttals and the other Steward's grading of the incidents and will make a final ruling for issuing penalty points.
*Please Note: If the Chief Steward deems, in any way, the lead driver lost control, and the chase driver attempts to brake or evade, but still makes contact, no penalty may be issued at the Chief Steward's discretion. *
At a 10 week season's end, the results sheet will be reviewed for each driver. All repeat offenders of the rules of this league will be reviewed by the Chief Steward and Steward Corp on a severity and case by case basis. If the review reflects a consistency or lack of improvement, the Chief Steward may recommend removal from the series by a peer to peer judgement .
Penalty points will be shown in the Overall Season Standings Scoresheet and will be deducted from the event score it was recieved and from following event scores until cleared.This series will be adhering to the following linked OLR and good racecraft guidelines when deciding fault for any reported incidents.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630786. **
Note: Disregard Snail OLR, Section 14: "Incident Reporting Instructions". This Series will have it's own Reporting policy and Instructions in the tabs below(2) 08 Alfa 8C Comp.
(2) 17 Alpine A110 (Spec exception)
[2376lbs (1080kg) to 2816lbs (1280kg)] and
[360hp to 426hp]
(2) 15 Aston V8 Vantage
(2) 07 BMW M3
(2) 14 BMW M4
(2) 14 Chevrolet Corvette C7
(2) 16 Chevrolet Camaro SS
(0) 18 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
(2) 02 Dodge Viper
(2) 06 Dodge Viper
(2) 13 Dodge Viper
(2) 06 Ferrari F430
(2) 09 Ferrari 458
(2) 19 Ferrari F8 Tributo
(2) 15 Ford Mustang GT
(2) 16 Ford Mustang GT350R
(2) 13 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
(2) 14 Jaguar F Type R
(2) 14 Lexus RCF
(2) 17 Lexus LC500
(2) 08 Maserati Gran Turismo S
(0) 14 McLaren 650S
(2) 10 Mercedes AMG SLS
(2) 15 Mercedes AMG GTS
(2) 17 Mercedes AMG GTR
(2) 15 Mercedes AMG C63S
(2) 08 Nissan 370Z
(2) 23 Nissan Z Performance
(0) 09 Porsche 911 GT3
(2) 19 Toyota Supra RZ
(2) 20 Toyota Supra RZ
(2) 18 Subaru BRZ STi Sport
(2) 15 Toyota GT86
(2) 16 Toyota GT86 Limited
(2) 21 Toyota GR86
(2) 21 Toyota GR86 RZ
(2) TVR Tuscan Speed 6
All rear wheel driven Gr4 cars noted below:
(2) Alfa Romeo 4C Gr4 (Spec exception)
[2249lbs (1022kg) to 2689lbs (1222kg) and
[340hp to 407hp]
(2) Aston Martin Gr4
(2) BMW M4 Gr4
(2) Corvette C7 Gr4
(2) Dodge Viper Gr4
(2) Ferrari 458 Gr4
(2) Ford Mustang Gr4
(2) Honda NSX Gr4 (MR)
(2) Hyundai Genesis Gr4
(2) Jaguar Gr4
(2) Lexus RCF Gr4
(2) McLaren 650S Gr4
(2) Mercedes SLS Gr4
(2) Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport
(0) Toyota Supra Gr4
(Any rear wheel drive Gr4 race car that can spec into the required 6.6lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp) base regulation. Again, be sure there is room for adjustment of weight and hp, up and down, as it may be required to adjust for meeting leveling p/w regulations.)Road Car to GT4 Race Car Required Racing Upgrades:
(The following must be added whether adjusting/tuning)
-Front Spoiler (if available)
-Rear Diffuser (if available)
-Largest Rear Spoiler
-Full Roll Cage (if available)
-Tow Hook (actual hook)
-Hood pins (gray quick lock style)
-Highest headlight beam
-any racing styled wheel not to exceed 20" diameter.
(make it look like a race car, nit a show car)
-Racing Sequential Transmission
-Racing Fully Adjustable Suspension
-Racing Clutch/Flywheel
-Fully Adjustable LSD
-Racing Steel brakes (no Carbon Ceramic)
-Racing Brake Pads
-Brake Balance Controller
-Computer Controller
-Power Restrictor
-ballast
-Weight Reductions (as needed to achieve weight needed to be in the adjustment range)
[Range- 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)]
-Any Exhaust system other than stock (if available)
-Increase Body Rigidity (optional)
-Any power adders needed/wanted to achieve needed hp adjustability. (410hp to 500hp)
For GR4 turn key Race Cars:
(Very few options are available for power adders.)
-add whatever power adder is available to allow car to fall into the power adjustment range of 410hp-500hp for the intitial time trial.
(Gr4 turnkey Race Cars have no adjustment below their purchase weight. Therefore, any adjusted p/w ratio adjustment for a concession must be in a Horsepower add. Gr4 turnkey racecars will be allowed to exceed the Horsepower range regulation to meet any adjusted regulation requirements. )
Tuning and Regulations:
Horsepower and weight can be tuned anywhere within the following ranges:
Weight Range: 2706lbs(1230kg)-3300lbs(1500kg)
HP Range: 410hp - 500hp,
but must achieve a starting "time trial" power-to-weight ratio of 6.6lbs/hp (3.0kg/hp) or above.
From there any adjustments necessary to be comfortable and confident in the car should be made and tested before performing the time trial.View attachment 1128090View attachment 1128091View attachment 1128092View attachment 1128093
Creative freedom on graphics or design. No inappropriate graphics. After main design is complete, all of the following decals must be present and sized close to example livery shown above. When finished, be sure to take side, front, rear, and top profile pictures over white background and post in the thread or pm for approval.
Sides
-Michelin Pilot Challenge Numberplate and driver's number in white using GT7 default font
-Digital display board next to Numberplate
-GT4 Class decal above or next to Numberplate
(Overlay over white box if being applied over a colored portion of car)
-Motec decal behind front fender arches
-Snail decal in front of rear quarter arches
White
Black
-"Snailracing.org" decal on A-pillar (if able) or on C Pillar.
-Michelin decal in front of front fender arches or front bumper corners
-Motul decal in front of front fender arches
Select from default sponsors
-Michelin man decal behind rear quarter arches
-VP Racing Fuels decal behind rear quarter arches
-Main Sponsor on doors or main body of quarter panels (Driver to source/create)
-Secondary and additonal sponsors, place on sides at will (Driver to source/create)
-Team logo/name place on sides at will
(Driver to source/create)
Front
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal right front
-IMSA decal left front
Red
White
-"Tow " decal pointing to tow hook
Select "Racing Decals" in editor
Rear
-Michelin decal in license plate box
-GT4 Class decal on left face of rear bumper
(Same as sides)
(Overlay over white box if being applied over a colored portion of car)
-IMSA decal on left face of rear bumper
(Same as front)
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal on right face of rear bumper (Same as front)
-driver number in white on right face of rear bumper
(If white car, overlay on a blue round corner box)
-"Tow " decal pointing to tow hook
Hood
-Primary sponsors largest
-additional sponsors added at will (small decals)
-Electric Cutoff decal -place on hood, drivers side near windshield.
(source from "Racing Decals" in editor)
-"E". extinguisher decal -place on hood, driver side near windshield next to Electric Cutoff decal
(source from "Racing Decals" in editor)
Windshield banner
-Blue background (same color as numberplate blue)
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal, centered
-Car manufacturer emblems on both corners
(Driver to source decal)
Spoiler (paint black)
Bottom
-Main Sponsor name/decal
Top:
-black overlay to cover spoiler bottom decal.
-Michelin Pilot Challenge in white lettering
(Same as windshield banner)
Spoiler Winglets
-Driver's home country flag
(Driver must source home country flag decal),
(must cover entire winglet), (go to -10 Depth to remove any overrun onto spoiler top/inside of winglet)
Traction Control (TCS) Announcement
Time Trial Details and Instructions
-additional sponsors added at will (small decals)
-Electric Cutoff decal -place on hood, drivers side near windshield.
(source from "Racing Decals" in editor)
-"E". extinguisher decal -place on hood, driver side near windshield next to Electric Cutoff decal
(source from "Racing Decals" in editor)
Windshield banner
-Blue background (same color as numberplate blue)
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal, centered
-Car manufacturer emblems on both corners
(Driver to source decal)
Spoiler (paint black)
Bottom
-Main Sponsor name/decal
Top:
-black overlay to cover spoiler bottom decal.
-Michelin Pilot Challenge in white lettering
(Same as windshield banner)
Spoiler Winglets
-Driver's home country flag
(Driver must source home country flag decal),
(must cover entire winglet), (go to -10 Depth to remove any overrun onto spoiler top/inside of winglet)
Traction Control (TCS) Announcement
Time Trial Details and Instructions
I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific initial BOP/p/w ratio regulations.
PSN ID: Valex997
Car: 07 BMW M3
Number: 46
Race Team: open to invitation
CodeRedR51
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- 55,281
- United States
I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific initial BOP/p/w ratio regulations.
PSN ID: R1600Turbo
Car: '23 Nissan Z
Number: 23
Race Team: Team NISMO USA
PSN ID: R1600Turbo
Car: '23 Nissan Z
Number: 23
Race Team: Team NISMO USA
- 1,998
- Ontario
- bloodyboyblue
I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific initial BOP/p/w ratio regulations.
PSN ID: bloodyboyblue
Car: '21 GR86 RZ
Number: 25
Race Team: Team Upgarage West
PSN ID: bloodyboyblue
Car: '21 GR86 RZ
Number: 25
Race Team: Team Upgarage West
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- 5,377
- Bel Air, MD
- NOVA-0479
@R1600Turbo
@paoloevans
@rsrgse
@bloodyboyblue
The deadline for returning drivers to sign up for Season 3 has expired with 4 primary grid spots left available. The 4 drivers tagged above have been awarded the remaining Primary Grid Spots which guarantees your entries on race nights.
@Valex
Your entry has been accepted as our 1st Reserve for our opening event. After the first event, priority will default to priority based on events completed, and then if equal with another driver(s) the first to confirm available. Be reminded that even though you are entered as a Reserve, there is typically 2-3 absences per event leaving plenty of opportunities to race...also, the more events you get under your belt, the higher your priority becomes. And, in the event an opening becomes available on the primary roster, the highest priority Reserve gets first right of refusal.
Welcome to all of you to the series. Now, let's hope PD gets the lobbies sorted so we can get to some racing.
@paoloevans
@rsrgse
@bloodyboyblue
The deadline for returning drivers to sign up for Season 3 has expired with 4 primary grid spots left available. The 4 drivers tagged above have been awarded the remaining Primary Grid Spots which guarantees your entries on race nights.
@Valex
Your entry has been accepted as our 1st Reserve for our opening event. After the first event, priority will default to priority based on events completed, and then if equal with another driver(s) the first to confirm available. Be reminded that even though you are entered as a Reserve, there is typically 2-3 absences per event leaving plenty of opportunities to race...also, the more events you get under your belt, the higher your priority becomes. And, in the event an opening becomes available on the primary roster, the highest priority Reserve gets first right of refusal.
Welcome to all of you to the series. Now, let's hope PD gets the lobbies sorted so we can get to some racing.
- 7,830
- U S A
- Tetsumura
- Nigel Fox
I would hesitantly like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge, but I'd like some guidance first. I'm using a race tuned Lamborghini Murcielago which I've managed to tone down to a mere 666PP - meh, unintentional, believe me - and while I'm almost two seconds faster than my Gr.4 Supra, maybe that's about normal for you guys. I just did a 2:08.058. How does that line up with the others?
Edit: Woops, I missed that there was a car list! Could I lobby for the Lambo to be wedgied in? It's real pretty.
Or, how about... the Ford GT '06? If not, I could go for the F430.
Edit: Woops, I missed that there was a car list! Could I lobby for the Lambo to be wedgied in? It's real pretty.
Or, how about... the Ford GT '06? If not, I could go for the F430.
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- 5,377
- Bel Air, MD
- NOVA-0479
Glad to have your interest in the series.I would hesitantly like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge, but I'd like some guidance first. I'm using a race tuned Lamborghini Murcielago which I've managed to tone down to a mere 666PP - meh, unintentional, believe me - and while I'm almost two seconds faster than my Gr.4 Supra, maybe that's about normal for you guys. I just did a 2:08.058. How does that line up with the others?
Edit: Woops, I missed that there was a car list! Could I lobby for the Lambo to be wedgied in? It's real pretty.
Times at Lago so far have ranged anywhere from 2:00-2:05's at the 6.6lbs/hp power to weight ratio spec....being car and driver dependent. Once all the time trials are in, I will begin the balancing through driver specific p/w ratio requirements to start the season. The goal is to get us all close to within 0.5 sec fast lap potential from fastest to slowest with emphasis being on lap consistency and minimal mistakes to be successful.
Regarding the Lambo, that'll have to be a no go...only because it's awd. Only rear wheel drive cars are permitted for this series. I can add the Ford GT to the list if you want that car...just be sure that it can take on the aero bits and afford a consistent drive. Let me know, and I'll get you on the Reserve roster.
- 6,984
- United States
"I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge presented by Snail, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific initial BOP/p/w ratio regulations.
PSN ID: IforceV8
Car: Corvette C7 GR4
Number: 3
Race Team: Corvette Racing
PSN ID: IforceV8
Car: Corvette C7 GR4
Number: 3
Race Team: Corvette Racing
I have no idea how it works.
