Biffy Vs DJ
Lap 23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxQKbjTNoSc
Incident 1: Final Chicane (Lap 23)
Biffy comes from behind and overtakes DJ into 1st apex. (Fig.1a)
However, Biffy is carrying too much speed into the corner and is unable to make the 2nd apex. DJ leaves enough room for Biffy at middle point of chicane (Fig.1b)
Biffy has all 4 wheels off the track. (Fig.1c). You can also see at the same point DJs wheels are pointing away from the 2nd apex and Biffys are pointing towards DJ. (Fig.1c1 & 1c2). Contact is made as Biffy returns to the track. (Fig.1d). This forces DJ to the outside and causes damage. (Fig.1e).
Rule(s):
GT5DTM R&R 6.7.3 - Entering the track after crash without waiting for passing traffic.
Depends on circumstance. If it causes another car damage then it may be considered for DQF depending on post incident actions of driver.
GTP OLR 06: Running into the car ahead of you:
B:In case you brake too late for a corner or partially lose control of your car, but can prevent an accident by steering into the dirt, grass or a wall, you are expected to do so.
GTP OLR 15: Re-entering to the track after running off:
A:It is the responsibility of the car returning to the track to ensure there are no collisions so that no other drivers have to maneuver or brake suddenly to allow you to resume racing. If there's a chance of a collision, wait and be patient as other drivers have the right of way.
B:An off track incident includes:
Being stuck or pinned to a wall or railing.
More than two tires leaving the track at any one time
Any situation where the car may lose control and create cross traffic
Result: Having lost control and leaving the track, Biffy caused the damage to DJs car by returning to the track without waiting for DJ to pass safely. Could be considered for disqualification, however, due to the speed and lack of space in that particular corner, this was not the appropriate penalty.
Penalty: 30 second penalty (equivalent to 10 second stop and go)
Fig.1a
Fig.1b
Fig.1c
Fig.1c1
Fig.1c2
Fig.1d
Fig.1e
DJ Vs Biffy
Lap 34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzcSspq1YaA
Incident 2: Final Chicane (Lap 34)
DJ comes from behind and does not overtake Biffy into 1st apex. (Fig.2a).
Biffy gives DJ space to make the 1st apex. (Fig.2b).
DJ continues straight after 1st apex, failing to give Biffy sufficient space at chicane middle point. (Fig.2c).
This forces Biffy off the track. (Fig.2d).
Contact is made as Biffy returns to the track. (Fig.2e)
GTP OLR 05: Rules Governing Car Contact:
B
ushing other cars in turns or pushing them off the track is strictly prohibited.
GTP OLR 08: Corner Rights:
B:You must establish substantial overlap with the car ahead before they reach the corners turn-in point to have the right to drive up their inside, or to expect them to leave inside room for you. At least the front of your car should be up to the drivers position in the ahead car. The ahead driver has the right to be fully committed to the racing line of their choice without any interference if there was no substantial overlap before he turned in.
C:If sufficient overlap is established before the turn-in point, then the behind driver has the right to sufficient side room. The ahead driver must also leave sufficient side room for the behind driver. This means that each driver has a right to their respective "line", or side of the track, right up to the exit point. Neither driver should squeeze the other toward the inside or outside of the corner during the apex or exit.
Result: DJ caused the contact between the two cars by not leaving sufficient side room for Biffy to successfully make the 2nd apex.
Penalty: 30 second penalty (equivalent to 10 second stop and go)
Fig.2a
Fig.2b
Fig.2c
Fig.2d
Fig.2e
DJ and Green
Lap 25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Tk0kQv2w0
This was very unfortunate DJ. It was obviously a major misunderstanding caused by a connection issue. However, you made the decision to let Green pass, not anyone else. There is not a lot that can be done about this now. I am very sorry your championship came down to that decision. I can only hope that you can put the incident behind you and take part in DTM V. I'm sure you will win a DTM Championship at some point in the near future with your level of driving.
