Announcement Regarding New Capped Time Rules
This is to run as a trial over the next three Cup's, if people are found to be abusing the new rules it will not be appreciated as the old system will come back into place, so please don't look or ask how many laps can I get away with by running under the cap, a 90 second penalty is in place for qualifying quicker than the cap, there could be a little leniency for the trial run but take it you will receive the 90 sec penalty, in whole it should help in drivers not having to worry about clock watching and they can enjoy the race.
New recommended lap time rules.
Quali
- If you exceed the capped lap time in quali 90 sec's penalty, basically you should not be able to exceed the capped time without draft in qualification.
- If you exceed the capped time in quali you are free to race from the front of the grid and the penalty will be applied after the race.
Race
- Drivers must take note of lap(s) were they exceeded the capped lap time (save replay), in case there any questions.
- Exceeding the capped lap time in certain situations is acceptable. Racing in close quarters, Catching Draft (slip stream) and the perfect unexpected lap.
- Please use your own discretion so you are not gaining a huge advantage by going under the capped lap time, for instance you are running numerous laps under the capped time please show some respect to other drivers and slow at some point.
- Exceeding the capped time while running alone numerous times will result in a penalty (dependent on situation)
- If you are found to be abusing this system the Qualification penalty of 90 seconds will be applied.
Please do not take the pee out the rule regarding the capped lap time's, this is to try and allow more close racing and the option to not watch the clock while in close racing, if people start bending the rules or taking the pee it will go back to the stricter rules. There is no excuse for spoiling the fun for everyone else.
This has come about as most of the time people have exceeded the lap time while been in racing situations.
Note: if you have set the car up wrong (to quick) you are free to stay on track and race, you do not need to leave, a quick note in the chat or on the mic after the race would be appreciated and the results will be amended.
Edit: Any questions feel free to ask if you are unsure on the new rule's