Points will be awarded to a driver for each race and the overall event winner determined by points.
The points earned for each race will be a function of finishing position. The first place driver gets 16 base points and based points decrease by 1 for every position back. In addition the top 3 finishers in each spring get "podium" bonus points: 4 bonus points for first, 2 for 2nd and 1 for 3rd. For example if 11 drivers start a race:
P1 : 16 + 4 = 20
P2 : 15 + 2 = 17
P3 : 14 + 1 = 15
P4 : 13
P5 : 12
P6 : 11
P7 : 10
P8 : 9
P9 : 8
P10 : 7
P11 : 6
Drivers get points if they start the race even if they DC.
The first tie breaker is a driver's best finishing position across all three sprints.
The final tie breaker is finishing order in the first race.
Drivers that DC can return for the next sprint, but will start in the back because we are using fastest first based on previous results for sprints 2 and 3. Fastest first based on qualification is used for the first sprint race. Our normal procedure for qualification will be followed. Race alone with enough time to complete 3 laps.
Grid starts will be used for all races, however we will not start at "GO". This is to avoid any black screen issues and sort any grid order issues. Drivers should stay on the brakes/grid and all will go at 30 secs on the clock. If anyone raises an issue on the start (they have black screen or are in the wrong spot) we will hold the start until it can be corrected and the director will pick a new start time. Do not jump start... it's easy to catch with replay and you will get penalized points for that sprint.
There will be a 5 minute break between each sprint race to allow stewards to enter in results. You are welcome to practice between each race during this period. Please be ready to go after the break promptly so we can fit the entire event in the allocated time spot.
If spots are available in the lounges we'll allow "tardy" drivers to join after sprint 1. Drivers are also welcome to leave after 1 or 2 sprints, but please let us know if you plan to do this as it may impact our lounge splits.
