GS Class Rules
-GS Class rules are rather simple:
*GS Class race cars may pass or attempt to pass slower TCR traffic at anytime, anywhere on track, so long as it can be done cleanly, safely, and without incident.
*Contact must be avoided at all times. (Pick your spots and set up to pass in the safest and easiest places such as straightaways whenever possible.)
*Under no circumstance should a GS car barge, push, or bump harass a TCR car out of the way.
*Flashing headlights are acceptable to signal an attempt to pass is eminent. (Lone TCR cars must yield position to GS cars when flashed. TCR cars in battle may continue to race, but recognize a flash from a GS car as a courtesy and warning that a pass is being attempted.)
TCR Class Rules
TCR cars racing alone or outside of 1 second of a same class car, the following pertains:
*Never block or hold up a faster GS Class car for any reason in this circumstance.
*If/when headlights flashed or approached by a GS car, yield the position as safely and as soon as possible as stated below:
-when yielding on a straightaway, GENTLY pull off the racing line and let the approaching GS Car(s) pass safely.
-when being approached by a GS car at the entry of a corner, mid corner, or corner exit: do not make any sudden or abrupt changes in your racing line. Hold your line and simply lift off the throttle to make the pass easier for any passing GS car(s)
TCR Class Cars engaged in close quarters battle (side by side or within 1 second of in class car), the follow pertains:
*TCR Class drivers are encouraged to race and battle hard for their positions, therefore they are not required to yield position to advancing GS cars in any way. (Flashing headlights from a GS car is to be interpreted as a warning that a pass attempt is coming. NO NEED TO YIELD, but DO NOT BLOCK)
*Example scenarios:
-Example 1 (in corner)
2 TCR cars engaged in a battle going through any part of a corner and being approached by 2 battling GS Cars- Race your race and maintain your lines through the corner, but just be aware of their attempts and place on track. (GS cars may pass, but must do so cleanly and safely, avoiding contact)
Example 2 (Straight away)
Battling TCR cars may choose any line into, through, or on exit of any corner. Once onto the straight away and drag racing or drafting, TCR cars may still choose their desired line (allowed 1 racing move per normal rules), again, being aware of advancing GS cars. As it is not required, it is encouraged that battling TCR drivers maintain a line, or even race off the racing line to allow the faster GS cars an easy pass while still being able race. (Better to let them get by so the focus can be on your in-class battle)
If any driver has questions in any way, please ask and get clarification before the season starts. Better to have clear insights than not be sure.
