*Complete* SNAIL Michelin Pilot Challenge, "PS5 Users ONLY",GS/GT4 Monthly Series, Congrat's to Rauljimenez76 for the Championship!!

[llNovall]

Post Race Report and Scoring
Event #4 at Daytona Int'l Road Course​

Event #4 at Daytona delivered some very exciting racing among most of the field, especially at the front in Race 2. Many of the front runners were still in contention over the event night, with some drivers finding their way into the pace and further up in the points. On the other end, Daytona proved too steep of a challenge to overcome for those with heavy handicaps and the subsequent power restrictions. The series does appear to be balancing the field. There was not much for me to cover given how far off the pace I was for Daytona, but I'm sure many of you have some great accounts of the race night. Many other battles were witnessed during the replay broadcast, so be sure to have a look, and as usual, I'd ask all drivers to feel free to share their battles from Daytona, via post, video, pics...however you prefer.

Minimal lag/jittering was present across the field, and was overall very predictable.

Now for Scoring:
Congratulations to @CodeRedR51 / R1600Turbo on the Overall Win on the night...Well Done

Also, Congratulations to our Top 3 Overall:
1st: @CodeRedR51 / R1600Turbo
2nd: @MrDonovan
3rd: @Phlano099

Spoiler: Scoring Sheets

Below is the PP Regulation changes after Event #4. Drivers with changes noted, please adjust and tune accordingly.
Race Lobby PP Max Regulation for Event #5 remains set to 645.00 PP
(Please be sure to set Max PP correctly, as noted above, for practice lobbies to allow those drivers with concessions to enter)

Next Event (#5) Driver Regulations is noted in the far right column.

Race 1 and 2 Replay Broadcasts
Race 1

Race 2


Next Event:
Date: August 18th, 2023 at 9pm est
Track: Trial Mountain (Forward)
Conditions: Late Morning, S11, Sunny and Alpine Mist
Laps: 16 laps per race
Target Lap Times: 1:58-1:59's (based on preliminary laps)
(See Section 1, Tab 1.3 for Lobby Settings)
Additional details in the next post

Great racing everyone. Looking forward to our next event. We already have 13 drivers confirmed for Event #5. Be sure to confirm your attendance to secure the final spots, or to establish your Reserve priority. See you guys for some practice over the coming weeks.
1. NOVA-0479 / @llNovall (#4)
2. Sand_68 / @socalnatv (#68)
3. tyro_2004_2004 / @Tyro (#40)
4. Ice Warden / @IceWarden (#22)
5. DucatiRobb / @Bologna_Duc (#88)
6. Phlano_099 / @Phlano099 (#99)
7. Rauljimenez76 / @Noob01_lmdead (#12)
8. Nyati_Jumapili / @Nyati_Jumapil (#31)
9. AKZL298 / @Akzl298 (#298)
10. saber_stance / @Saber_stance (#25)
11. kgffty / @Kgffy (#84)
12. IforceV8 / @IforceV8 (#36)
13. SRT_Guido / @GTP_Guido (#69)
14. Sandite5 / @Sandite5 (#19)
15. TooBadIts_A_KIA / @johnnypaws (#76)
16. fudman420 / @Fudman420 (#42)
17. rsrgse / @rsrgse (#7)
18. R1600Turbo / @R1600Turbo (#62)
19. MrDonovan / @MrDonovan (#27)
20. xWARMACHINE84x/ @Chris Kelley (#3)
21. Dioready / @AColon (#21)
22. JDMKing13 / @JDMKING13 (#9)
23. GTP_Worstdriver / @Worst_Driver (#13)

 

[llNovall]

Event #5 Race Details
August 18th, 2023, 9pm est
Trial Mountain (Forward)
Late Morning,
SO11, Sunny and Alpine Mist
16 Laps per Race​

Date: August 18th, 2023 at 9pm est
Track: Trial Mountain (Forward)
Conditions: Late Morning, SO11, Sunny and Alpine Mist
Laps: 16 laps per race
Target Lap Times: hi 1:58's to 2:00
(See Section 1, Tab 1.3 for Lobby Settings)

Track Map and Boundaries

Keep 2 wheels on or within the white line where curbing is not present, or on the curbs where they are present at all times, except where it is specifically noted otherwise. The white line and curbing is considered legal track surface. Failure to comply to track boundaries could result in penalties if infractions are witnessed and reported.

Trial Mountain Exceptions:
Drivers may use all of the paved surface in corners with the yellow hash lines/markings

Roster Confirmed as of 8/7/23, 10:38am

1. NOVA-0479 / @llNovall (#4)
2. Sand_68 / @socalnatv (#68)
3. tyro_2004_2004 / @Tyro (#40)
4. Ice Warden / @IceWarden (#22)
5. DucatiRobb / @Bologna_Duc (#88)
6. Phlano_099 / @Phlano099 (#99)
7. Rauljimenez76 / @Noob01_lmdead (#12)
8. Nyati_Jumapili / @Nyati_Jumapil (#31)
9. AKZL298 / @Akzl298 (#298)
10. saber_stance / @Saber_stance (#25)
11. kgffty / @Kgffy (#84)
12. IforceV8 / @IforceV8 (#36)
13. SRT_Guido / @GTP_Guido (#69)
14. Sandite5 / @Sandite5 (#19)
15. TooBadIts_A_KIA / @johnnypaws (#76)
16. fudman420 / @Fudman420 (#42)
17. rsrgse / @rsrgse (#7)
18. R1600Turbo / @R1600Turbo (#62)
19. MrDonovan / @MrDonovan (#27)
20. xWARMACHINE84x/ @Chris Kelley (#3)
21. Dioready / @AColon (#21)
22. JDMKing13 / @JDMKING13 (#9)
23. GTP_Worstdriver / @Worst_Driver (#13)

 

[Fudman420]

Practice lobby open for an hour or so.
Closed

 

[Noob01_lmdead]

Practice lobby open for an hour or so.
Closed

Time laps?

 

[Fudman420]

Time laps?

My lowest was a 1:59.353. I ran a 16 lap "sim" with most laps early being in the 59s and the last 6 or so in the low 2:00. Surprisingly t1 was hard to maintain entry at 125 or so when the tires started wearing.

 

[Bologna_Duc]

For purely self serving reasons 🤓 I tallied season scores so far with lowest score dropped.

Tight. 👏🏻😉 #blockTurbo 🤣

173 Turbo
159 Raul
158 Ducati
150 Nova
147 Sand
146 Phlano
143 War
105 kgffty
103 Donovan
97 rsrgse
91 Nyati
81 Ice
65 TooBad
56 fudman
45 akzl298
38 tyro
35 dioready
34 jdmking

 

[Bologna_Duc]

Practice lobby open 6:14p ET. For about an hour-ish.

CLOSED

 

[Chris Kelley]

For purely self serving reasons 🤓 I tallied season scores so far with lowest score dropped.

Tight. 👏🏻😉 #blockTurbo 🤣

173 Turbo
159 Raul
158 Ducati
150 Nova
147 Sand
146 Phlano
143 War
105 kgffty
103 Donovan
97 rsrgse
91 Nyati
81 Ice
65 TooBad
56 fudman
45 akzl298
38 tyro
35 dioready
34 jdmking

Lol, I done the same thing first thing this morning. Missing the Glen, and then having that glitch catch me at Laguna. I believe that sunk the nail.
Daytona could’ve been my drop, everyone knew the Camaro would suffer there. But I don’t look for us Chevy guys to do well at Mount Panorama either.
I would have to go on a rampage. But don’t have the PP to do it. There would have to be some luck involved at this point.
To be honest I think this is the first time I’ve ever set 7th in points at the mid point of a season. So there’s nothing to do now but show some teeth and fight this one out. Things could take a swing, I guess. It is racing after all. You never know. Just doesn’t look real good on paper. 4 races to go, no drop, realistically about one race back in points. Mehhhhhhh, I’m a numbers guy. And that doesn’t look good. But, I have a teammate that’s in the hunt. I’ll be making sure he’s hard to beat.
If nothing else I met a lot of good drivers, had a good time, and hopefully helped out some who may have been in need.
Maybe next season with some test time and actually being in all rounds I can give it a go.
I think if I could get one more cup, I may hang it up for good. I’d be content with that. I think that may be the reason I want to leave what I’ve learned all these years behind for others to carry with them. Idk we’ll see.

 

[Phlano099]

For purely self serving reasons 🤓 I tallied season scores so far with lowest score dropped.

Tight. 👏🏻😉 #blockTurbo 🤣

173 Turbo
159 Raul
158 Ducati
150 Nova
147 Sand
146 Phlano
143 War
105 kgffty
103 Donovan
97 rsrgse
91 Nyati
81 Ice
65 TooBad
56 fudman
45 akzl298
38 tyro
35 dioready
34 jdmking

Seeing how Turbo is an Alien, the fact that there is just 16 points between 2nd to 7th, is testament to the balancing system working to level the racing.

 

[Fudman420]

Going to open a room this evening at normal time (9est) this evening if anyone is interested. Would like to run with a few and see where the differences in brake points etc.
Will be a friend's only room so send message or friend invite.

 

[Bologna_Duc]

Going to open a room this evening at normal time (9est) this evening if anyone is interested. Would like to run with a few and see where the differences in brake points etc.
Will be a friend's only room so send message or friend invite.

Perfect! Was just about to post lobby same time tonight. Catch you later. 👍🏻

btw, practice lobby so I assume any bumper/body damage is incidental.

 

[Fudman420]

Perfect! Was just about to post lobby same time tonight. Catch you later. 👍🏻

btw, practice lobby so I assume any bumper/body damage is incidental.

I think there might be a few I'm not friends with yet so why don't you just open it and if we have any issues I can open one.

 

[Bologna_Duc]

Looks like we're the same Fudman. I just sent a few friend requests to those not already friended. A few I couldn't find in PS app (like @IceWarden and @GTP_Guido). Maybe name changes? Anyway, I'll have a lobby up in a few minutes.

Lobby open

 

[Fudman420]

I haven't been able to see it..hmm

 

[Bologna_Duc]

Tuning update. Based on Turbo reports I switched to low torque supercharger. I had to take out quite a bit of front downforce to not lose hp with the change. I softened anti roll bars and took out some front camber which seemed to help minimize the back end stepping out of corners (gentle throttle!). I have been in high 58s / low 59s. Miracle lap a few times at 58.6.

 

[Nyati_Jumapil]

Good practice yesterday with @Bologna_Duc @Fudman420 & @Phlano099 yesterday. Luckily the McClaren is a beast off the line because passing seems tough on this track. You will have to take advantage of mistakes from the car in front of you.
Car seems fast and planted....need to revisit gearing a bit though.
Anyway, here is the first lap of one of the sessions.

 

[bmkpriest]

View attachment 1238416

Michelin Pilot Challenge
presented by SNAIL

Season 1 on GT7,
PS5 Users ONLY
Races will run monthly on
Friday nights 9:00pm EST
********************************
Event #5
at Trial Mountain
on Friday, August 18th 2023
Room Opens at 9pm EST
Conditions:
Late Morning
S11 Sunny and Alpine Mist
16 Laps/Race
********************************
Driver Sign Ups
are OPEN and continously
being Accepted​

Spoiler: Series Introduction and Summary

Welcome to Snail's Monthly Gr4 Friday Night racing, the Michelin Pilot Challenge presented by Snail. This is a full "road car to GT4 spec race car" parity series for those who want to build and race their own car. All available cars are currently being used or will be used in the real world Michelin Pilot Endurance Challenge and the VP Racing Sports Car Challenge Series. All eligible cars will be rear wheel drive and will be spec'd closely to their real world counterparts.
All vehicles will have a real world base weight requirement that will not be adjustable, along with front and rear downforce maximum regulations for each car to stay close to the lower downforce of the real world GS/GT4 race cars. Other than these restrictions, all other modifications and tuning are open as long as the final Performance Point (PP) Value is less than or equal to 640pp.
A list of required tuning modifications and livery requirements have been made available and can be found in Section 3 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 joining, please post here in the thread.

To Sign Up,
Due to the inconsistent and unstable nature of open lobbies with cross platform use, this series will be exclusively for PS5 users only. Furthermore, drivers who sign up outside of the North American region will have their connection stability assessed among the remainder of the attending roster during test and practice sessions leading up to the season's start. If room stability is compromised, that driver will be asked to leave the event, or possibly the series if it cannot be resolved. I am determined to pilot a stable and smooth running series on this GT7 title. All cooperation will be appreciated. Please have a glance through the first post, and if interested sign up as follows:

Please Copy/Paste the template below and post in this thread with your information:

PSN ID:
GTPlanet ID:
Car Number:
PS5 Platform: answer "yes" or "no"
Car: answer with selected car or reply "TBD"

Vehicle choice is OPEN. The Vehicle List is in Section 3 of the 1st Post. Feel free to select your car upon sign up, or feel free to sign up and select a car later. Car Selection must be done before the first event date (not yet set).


Series Format:

-1 Race Night/Month over a 8 month season cycle. (April 21st, 2023 to November 10th, 2023)
[8 race nights total (1 drop event)]
-15 minute Warm up/Entry session
-15 minute Qualifying Session
-(2) 30 min races (Laps to = 30 minutes)
-Light Damage
-1x Tire wear/1x Fuel Consumption
-Penalties OFF (Steward and Peer Governed)
-GS/GT4 Class Rear wheel drive (road car built to GT4 spec Race Cars)
-ABS is only aid permitted
-Unlimited Roster with grid priority on a first come, first to confirm attending basis for each event
-Vehicle base Regulations using a predetermined "640 PP" value maximum, regulated weights, and regulated downforce maximums to start the season.
-Success Performance Penalties and Awards will be issued after each event for podium finishers and drivers finishing outside the Top 10 Overall for each event to bring the pace of field closer to parity.
-Driver Scoring will be kept.



Series Details and Information

1.) Race Schedule, Race Night Format, Lobby Settings, Qualifying Procedure, and Party Chat Rules Hub

Spoiler: 1.1 Season Schedule (Tracks and Race Dates)

ALL USA Based IMSA Tracks
Event #1: Watkins Glen (Apr. 21st)
Event #2: Road Atlanta (May 19th)
Event #3: Laguna Seca (June 16th)
Event #4: Daytona Road Course (July 21st)
Event #5: Trial Mountain (Aug 18th)
Event #6: Mount Panorama (Sept. 15th)
Event #7: Blue Moon Bay Infd A (Oct. 13th)
Event #8: TBD (Nov. 10th) Finale
(In the event PD gives us an additional real world North American circuit before October, it will be used for the Season Finale.)

Spoiler: 1.2 Race Night Format/Schedule

Race Night schedule and format to be announced
The schedule below is a guide to stay within a 1.5 hour time window, but may vary depending on issues throughout the night
9:00pm est - Room is opened for warmup and "scrutineering/spec verifications"
9:15pm est - Qualifying (15 minutes)
9:30pm est - Start Race 1 (30 minutes)
10:00pm est - Scoring/Replays/ Break (10 minute)
10:10pm est - Race 2 (30 minutes)
10:40pm est - Post Race Scoring/Replays/Chat
10:45pm est - Room is closed

Spoiler: 1.3 Race Lobby Settings

Series Lobby Settings
(Lobby Settings to be edited as additional GT7 lobby features become available)
Basic Settings
Room Mode: Practice/Qualifying/Race
Room Privacy: Friends Only * (we are accepting PS5 entries only)
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail-MPC, Event #1-6 (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 =30 minutes
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: R1, Fastest First/R2, Reverse Grid from previous results.(Set by Host)
Grid Boost: None
Slip Stream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Tire Wear: 1x
Fuel Consumption: 1x
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Red. On Wet Track / Track Edge: Real
Race Finish Delay: 180 sec
Overtaking System Usage Time Multiplier: Default
Qualifier Settings Time Limit: 15
Qualifying Continuation Time: 120 sec
Tire Wear during Qualifying: same as race
Fuel Consumption Qualifying: same as race
Regulation Settings
Filter by Category: Open
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: none
Weight: none
PP Max: set to highest PP value noted on Driver Regultion Chart (started at 640.00pp)
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Hard (RH) Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Hard (RH)
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: Prohibited

Spoiler: 1.4 Qualifying Procedure

-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN (or Reset) for ENTRIES ONLY- Warm up laps permitted (Verify your Driver Specific BOP/PP 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.

Spoiler: 1.5 Party Chat Policy and Rules

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 Related Information Hub

Spoiler: 2.1 Driver Points Structure

Points Structure
The points below will be awarded for each race.
1st = 35 points
2nd = 30 points
3rd = 27 points
4th = 24 points
5th = 22 points
6th = 20 points
7th = 19 points
8th = 18 points
9th = 17 points
10th = 16 points
11th = 13 points
12th = 10 points
13th = 7 points
14th = 5 points
15th = 3 points
16th = 1 points
*No bonus points for pole or fast laps

**70 Points Available for an Event Sweep.

***Any ties in points will be broken by fastest Race laps of the event.

Spoiler: 2.2 Driver "PP" Success Adjustment Structure

-All drivers will start the season at a pre-determined "640 PP" value maximum
-All cars must adhere to their weight regulation and specified downforce range for the given car.
-Changes to driver PP regulations will be adjusted after each event based on each driver's Preliminary Overall finishing placement prior to any penalty points issued and will be noted at the bottom of the Drivers List Post.
-"PP" value adjustments will be issued after each event for podium finishers and drivers finishing outside the Top 10 Overall to dial in the parity of the field as the season progresses.
See below:
1st Place Overall: -7 PP from existing PP Regulation
2nd Place Overall: -5 PP from existing PP Regulation
3rd Place Overall: -3 PP from existing PP Regualtion
4th-10th Overall: No Change
11th&12th Overall: +2 PP added to existing PP Regulation
13th-16th Overall: + 3PP added to existing PP Regulation

Spoiler: 2.3 Driver Grid Priority

*Grid priority is on a first come, first serve based upon each driver's confirmation to attend each event.
*First 16 Drivers to confirm for an event guarantee their entry and grid spot for that event
*Any Drivers that confirm outside the first 16 will be on a Reserve wait list based on when they confirmed as well.

Spoiler: 2.4 Driver Confirmation and Attendance

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, may "Early" confirm their attendance or availability at any time after the most recent Event to establish their priority and grid spot fo the next event.
-All drivers tagged are asked to confirm that they "will" or "will not" be racing by 5pm est Thursday (day before race night) to guarantee the scheduled race.
-A minimum of 10 drivers confirmed to attend will be required to guarantee the race night.
(if minimum is not reached, event will be postponed 1 week. If minimum is still not established for the make up date, the event will be cancelled and we will move onto the next venue)
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.
-If unable to attend due to a change of circumstances or plans, please notify me as soon as reasonably possible if you are unable to make the event.
*The latest acceptable notice without any recourse is 9:10pm est. *
Any drivers who are confirmed to attend, and fail to appear, will automatically default to a Reserve for their next confirmed 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 confirmed attendance which placed other drivers on the waiting list. Let's be sure that the grid spots we are holding are being used up for the night.

Thanks Fellas.

Spoiler: 2.5 Event Scrutineering/Spec Sheet Submission Rules

ALL Drivers attending a race night event will be required to submit their performance spec sheet (via screenshot) to the series PSN group chat between the time that the room is opened (9pm est) to the start of Qualifying (9:15pm est)
-If Race 1 is missed, and the driver is attending Race, he must submit before the start of Race 2.
-These will be reviewed post event.
-Failure to meet your specific regulations or submit spec sheets will result in a 10 point penalty assessed against your total score for the event.
It should look like the attached picture, and must be done prior to every event. (Disregard the 650.00pp regulation in picture, just an example)
View attachment 1244687
Spec sheet must show:
-Weight (as noted in chart below)
-PP Spec 640.00pp for all drivers at start of season - do not exceed
(driver specific after Event #1)
-front and rear aero (not to exceed max's shown in chart below)
-tires
Again, these will be reviewed after each event. Please dont forget.
View attachment 1246829

3.) Vehicle Information and Regulations Hub

Spoiler: 3.1 Eligible Vehicles and Vehicle Build Sheet

Eligible Vehicles:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S '15
BMW M4 '14
Camaro ZL1 1LE '18
McLaren 650S '14
Mercedes AMG GT-S '15
Mustang GT350R '16
Nissan Z Perfomance '23
Porsche Cayman GT4 '16
Toyota Supra RZ '20


Weight Spec and Downforce Maximums (Front/Rear)
View attachment 1246829



Vehicle Build Sheet
-ALL CARS MUST BE SPEC'D TO SPECIFIED BASE WEIGHT FOR EACH CAR AND WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED
-All other adjustments/tuning/hp specs are allowed to reach the base 640pp base regulation for the season opener.
-Success Handicap/concessions will issued as a "PP" required regulation and the vehicle must be adjusted thru aero, hp, or other means to reach new pp regulation after each event.
Required Parts List (All parts below must be installed as noted/if available)
-Weight Reduction: apply enough to get under the required base weight, and add ballast as necessary to meet specified vehicle weight
-Power Restrictor
-Ballast
-Fully Customizable LSD
-Increased Body Rigidity
-Racing Brake Kit (Slotted ONLY)
-Racing Brake Pads
-Brake Balance Controller
-Full Customizable Suspension
-Fully Adjustable Racing Transmission (Sequential Type)
-Racing Clutch Kit
-Racing Hard Tire Compound
-Racing Exhaust System (may apply Sports or Semi-Racing for desired sound)
-Addtional power adders may be added, but be sure to not add too much to the point there is no room for removal for BoP handicapping purposes.
-Wide Body Upgrade is prohibited on ALL cars
-Allowed Aero: Front, Side, and rear deck spoilers ONLY (Any height). NO "lower" rear spoilers/diffusers allowed
(Max front/rear downforce figures should not exceed specified range for chosen car- noted in "Eligible Car List")
-Roll Cage must be installed if available.
-Wheels must be standard size (most are 19") for chosen car and must retain the stock width and offset.
-Hood Pin Option 1 (gray pullbtab style)
-Headlight: highest available headlight beam
-liveries must be rendered to series requirements
(See example pictures and requirements list)

Spoiler: 3.2 Livery Uniformity Requirements

GS Class Livery Requirements
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
Michelin Pilot Challenge Numberplate

-Digital display board next to Numberplate
Digital Display Board

-GS Class decal above or next to Numberplate
GS Class Tag

-Motec decal behind front fender arches
Motec Decal

-Snail decal in front of rear quarter arches
White
SNAIL Decal - White
Black
SNAIL Decal - Black

-"Snailracing.org" decal on A-pillar (if able) or on C Pillar.
snailracing.org decal

-Michelin decal in front of front fender arches or front bumper corners
Michelin Decal

-Motul decal in front of front fender arches
Select from default sponsors

-Michelin man decal behind rear quarter arches
Michelin Man Decal

-VP Racing Fuels decal behind rear quarter arches
VP Racing Fuels Decal

-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)

Front
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal right front
Michelin Pilot Challenge Emblem Decal

-IMSA decal left front
Red
IMSA Decal - Red
White
IMSA Decal - White

-"Tow " decal pointing to tow hook
Select "Racing Decals" in editor

Rear
-Michelin decal in license plate box
Michelin Decal

-GS Class decal on left face of rear bumper
(Same as sides)

-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 number plate blue)
-Michelin Pilot Challenge decal, centered
Michelin Pilot Challenge Banner Decal

-Car manufacturer emblem on driver side corner of banner
(Driver to source decal)

-Driver Number in white lettering on the passenger side corner of the banner

Spoiler (paint black)
Bottom
-Main Sponsor name/decal
Top:
-black overlay to cover spoiler bottom decal.
-Michelin Pilot Challenge Banner Decal 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)

ALL DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR FINAL RENDERED LIVERY FOR SERIES APPROVAL
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Spoiler: 3.3 Shared Tunes, Tuning, and Tuning Links

Baseline Tunes used for Testing:
Used Priano tuning as a base with the parts shown and required for the series. Reminder, no "Widebody" modifications are permitted in the series. If installed, buil a new car (cheaper than putting back to normal). Racing Transmission ratios were left as they were (not Priano's tuned ratios), and aero adjusted to my liking and to achieve the 640pp spec. (Changed from 650pp to 640pp after update 1.31)

Weight, Power, and PP for each car during Testing at Road Atlanta
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Mustang GT4
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Spoiler: 3.4 Car Change Request and Rules

1.) Each Driver may request 1 change of car to another eligible car within the series per season.
2.) Drivers must pm me formally of their request with their new car choice.
3.) A new livery must be rendered, submitted for approval, and a new driver side profile picture must be provided to update the driver profile page and spotters guide.
4.) Drivers who have earned any concessionary PP, will default back to the starting 640.00pp regardless of how many were accrued.
5.) Drivers with any handicap points are not eligible to change cars until they return to the 640.00pp starting regulation or have moved into concessionary PP regulations.
6.) No car change requests will be accepted after Event #4 (past mid season)

4.) Caution Procedures

Spoiler: 4.1 Caution/Yellow Flag Procedures and Rules

Yellow Flag/Cautions Process
Since this series will be a (2) 30 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 if the incident occurs early in the lap and the field can be quickly re-grouped, or one additional lap if necessary. Race Director will decide and instruct when the field is to return to Green, or whether an additional lap is necessary.
10.) NO Cautions will be granted for any incidents that occur in the final 2 laps of any race.
11.) Cautions called and Granted in the Opening 2 laps will be issued, leaving none left for the remainder of the race. In this situation, the incident will automatically initiate a review with penalties being issued to the driver(s) that created the incident.
PLEASE TAKE CAUTION IN THE OPENING LAPS AND AVOID INCIDENT IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE

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

Spoiler: 5.1 Penalty Process and Policy

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
NOVA-0479 (Chief Steward)

Incident filing PM's must include the following in this order for each incident to be accepted:
*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)
-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 Chief Steward will select 3 peer drivers to judge the incident(s) in question and 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

Spoiler: Steward Guidlines and Instructions

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

SNAIL OLR, Policies and Guidelines

Table of Contents Sunday night racing starts at 9:30 PM Eastern Time / 6:30 PM Pacific Time The SNAIL OLR Rules of racing in SNAIL Qualifying Rules Track Boundaries Where you can go and where you can't SNAIL Incident Report & Review How to report when you feel you have been wronged SNAIL...

www.gtplanet.net

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. *
Penalty points will be shown in the Overall Season Standings Scoresheet and will be deducted from the event score it was recieved.

Spoiler: 5.2 Series OLR and Good Racecraft Guide

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

Spoiler: Driver Award Tags, Acknowledgements, and Instruction

Post in thread 'SNAIL Michelin Pilot Challenge, "PS5 Users ONLY",GS/GT4 Monthly Series, Event #3: Fri. June 16th at Laguna Seca. New Drivers Welcome!!' https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...seca-new-drivers-welcome.416870/post-14022742

Moving Forward Plans/Post (2023-2024)

Tuning Tutorial/Advice by Warmachine

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PSN ID: gutterbutter369
GTPlanet ID: bmkpriest
Car Number: 39
PS5 Platform: yes
Car: TBD

 

[llNovall]

PSN ID: gutterbutter369
GTPlanet ID: bmkpriest
Car Number: 39
PS5 Platform: yes
Car: TBD

Welcome to the series. Our next race event is this Friday at Trial Mountain. Be sure to select and announce your car as soon as possible. Then have a look at the build list showing the required aero and tuning parts to be installed...from there all other adds are allowed unless noted otherwise.
Lastly, see the livery requirements and build a livery to the series standards and submit a side profile shot from the livery editor over the white background as instructed in the livery section. Once approved, get some tuning and some practice. There are 2-3 spots still remaining for this Friday. Be sure to confirm your status if you are able and wanting to race. Looking forward to racing with with you and good luck if I see you on the grid Friday.

 

[Fudman420]

Confirming for Friday at Trial Mountain

 

[JDMKING13]

Confirming for Friday

 

[bmkpriest]

Welcome to the series. Our next race event is this Friday at Trial Mountain. Be sure to select and announce your car as soon as possible. Then have a look at the build list showing the required aero and tuning parts to be installed...from there all other adds are allowed unless noted otherwise.
Lastly, see the livery requirements and build a livery to the series standards and submit a side profile shot from the livery editor over the white background as instructed in the livery section. Once approved, get some tuning and some practice. There are 2-3 spots still remaining for this Friday. Be sure to confirm your status if you are able and wanting to race. Looking forward to racing with with you and good luck if I see you on the grid Friday.

I'll be driving the Toyota Supra RZ '20, will submit the side profile shot today!

bmkpriest
PSN ID: gutterbutter369
GTPlanet ID: bmkpriest
Car Number: 39
PS5 Platform: yes
Car: Toyota Supra RZ '20

 

[MrDonovan]

Got my first laps in yesterday arvo, and I’m only just in the 1:59s. Got some work to do before race time 🤷🏻‍♂️👌

 

[bmkpriest]

Driver List/Regulations (no priority order)
1. NOVA-0479 / @llNovall (#4)
2. Sand_68 / @socalnatv (#68)
3. tyro_2004_2004 / @Tyro (#40)
4. Ice Warden / @IceWarden (#22)
5. DucatiRobb / @Bologna_Duc (#88)
6. Phlano_099 / @Phlano099 (#99)
7. Rauljimenez76 / @Noob01_lmdead (#12)
8. Nyati_Jumapili / @Nyati_Jumapil (#31)
9. AKZL298 / @Akzl298 (#298)
10. saber_stance / @Saber_stance (#25)
11. kgffty / @Kgffy (#84)
12. IforceV8 / @IforceV8 (#36)
13. SRT_Guido / @GTP_Guido (#69)
14. Sandite5 / @Sandite5 (#19)
15. TooBadIts_A_KIA / @johnnypaws (#76)
16. fudman420 / @Fudman420 (#42)
17. rsrgse / @rsrgse (#7)
18. R1600Turbo / @R1600Turbo (#62)
19. MrDonovan / @MrDonovan (#27)
20. xWARMACHINE84x/ @Chris Kelley (#3)
21. Dioready / @AColon (#21)
22. JDMKing13 / @JDMKING13 (#9)
23. GTP_Worstdriver / @Worst_Driver (#13)
24. gutterbutter369 / @bmkpriest (#39)

Last Updated: 8/14/23, 5:29am est
Event #5 Driver Regulations
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Will be there! "Confirmation"

 

[Bologna_Duc]

Practice lobby open.

 

[bmkpriest]

Welcome to the series. Our next race event is this Friday at Trial Mountain. Be sure to select and announce your car as soon as possible. Then have a look at the build list showing the required aero and tuning parts to be installed...from there all other adds are allowed unless noted otherwise.
Lastly, see the livery requirements and build a livery to the series standards and submit a side profile shot from the livery editor over the white background as instructed in the livery section. Once approved, get some tuning and some practice. There are 2-3 spots still remaining for this Friday. Be sure to confirm your status if you are able and wanting to race. Looking forward to racing with with you and good luck if I see you on the grid Friday.

Side Profile Shot

 

[Bologna_Duc]

Practice lobby last night with @socalnatv @Phlano099 @Noob01_lmdead @CodeRedR51 @Fudman420

Awesome practice, great racing. Draft is significant. Minor wall contact or car contact creates gaps that take laps to make up assuming you’re chasing and not fighting. If none of those happen, or self mistakes, despite clear air pace differences the field remained pretty tight.

I hear at least one person is putting in 57s. 😵‍💫 Our best all night was a 58.1. So like F1 we’ll be squabbling for podium scraps while our Verstappen-ish fast lapper runs away. 🤓

 

[Noob01_lmdead]

Practice lobby last night with @socalnatv @Phlano099 @Noob01_lmdead @CodeRedR51 @Fudman420

Awesome practice, great racing. Draft is significant. Minor wall contact or car contact creates gaps that take laps to make up assuming you’re chasing and not fighting. If none of those happen, or self mistakes, despite clear air pace differences the field remained pretty tight.

I hear at least one person is putting in 57s. 😵‍💫 Our best all night was a 58.1. So like F1 we’ll be squabbling for podium scraps while our Verstappen-ish fast lapper runs away. 🤓

I wil take some banana skins to the race…..🫢

 

[Chris Kelley]

Practice lobby last night with @socalnatv @Phlano099 @Noob01_lmdead @CodeRedR51 @Fudman420

Awesome practice, great racing. Draft is significant. Minor wall contact or car contact creates gaps that take laps to make up assuming you’re chasing and not fighting. If none of those happen, or self mistakes, despite clear air pace differences the field remained pretty tight.

I hear at least one person is putting in 57s. 😵‍💫 Our best all night was a 58.1. So like F1 we’ll be squabbling for podium scraps while our Verstappen-ish fast lapper runs away. 🤓

Huh, funny. I heard something about a 56.90 and I think the guy eats banana peels for breakfast. 🤯 Better make like eggs and get to scrambling. Daytona is over. Just figured we would give you boys a big welcome to the low 630 class, howdy.
Sincerely,
Team Chevy

 

[llNovall]

@Bologna_Duc
@Phlano099
@socalnatv
@Chris Kelley

Hey gents,
Been busy with summer life and had very little practice. I was planning to race for no other reason but to gain back some helper points, but being that I am still 2.5-3.0 seconds per lap off the pace and the Mrs wanting to go out to a brewery with friends tomorrow evening, I have decided to withdraw my entry for tomorrow night.

I would ask that one of the above drivers volunteer to host and direct the evening. Be sure the settings are correct and keep the night flowing.

I'd ask a 2nd volunteer to take screen shots of qualifying and race results showing fast laps at the end. Simply share them to the group chat.

And the 3rd, if they could save and share both replays.

Thanks in advance for everyone's help and understanding. I will have the driver meeting post out tomorrow, and will review all spec and results post event. Good luvk to wveryone tomorrow night and thanks again for those helping out.

 

[Chris Kelley]

Completely understandable. We’ll come up with something. Should be a good race as long as monkey boy keeps his peelings off the track. As they say, “The show must go on”.