GTP WRS-Online : Event 70 : The F is for Fun - January 9

[Allibubba99]

Presents...

The F is for Fun

An Online Race based on Based on Week 98 Time Trial

:: Only Open to Qualified GTP_Registered Members ::

:: Members are not obligated to take part ::


January 9, 2013


European Time Slot

3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific / 20:00 GMT

North American Time Slot

10:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 AM GMT

The following links will allow you to check your local times:

EU Event

NA Event
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Lexus IS-F '07 @ Eiger Nordwand Short

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Stewards Notes

What could be more FUN than abusing your parents Lexus in the mountains with the windows down and the stereo blasting your favorite tunes? Enjoy the FUN and the cool mountain air!

Special Note

We are not using the Lexus from the "Recommended Garage" this week, you will need to purchase one from the Dealership and break it in prior to the race.

 

[Allibubba99]

In the event of a field of 13-16 drivers we will disable mics and race with one grid. With 17+ we will split the grid.

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Eligibility

This WRS-Online event hosted by 3D3 Racing is open to GTP_Registered members only. If you are not currently on the registry run the GTP_Registry qualifier and join now!

Registration Instructions

The following must be performed by every driver for every event:

• Click the registration button above, fill-in and submit the online registration form (use your GTP_ tag ID)
• Leave a quick note in this thread to let us know you've registered and any other comments.

The following must be performed only one time per driver (not per event):

• Send a PSN friend request to GTP_3D3Racing, GTP_3D3_A and GTP_3D3_B from your GTP_tag account.
• Submit the 3D3 Racing Online Driver Database Entry Form. Your information will need to be verified before you are added to the db and before your ID will appear in the registered driver table above. You can view the official driver database here.

There is a 32 car/driver limit for this event (per region) and slots are awarded on the grid using a first come first serve basis. Reference the registered drivers table above for availability. This is a stand alone race and points are not tallied for a series. Future WRS-Online races hosted by 3D3 racing may have different driver limits and will require re-registration using the same first come first serve basis and participation in future events is optional.

Registration Changes

If you want to change your time slot, add a time slot or update your color choices just click on the registration link and fill out the form again and submit with new values. Your last entry will override any previous entries.

Cancellations

If for some reason, after you register for the event, you are unable to attend please click the registration button above and complete the form again selecting "cancel" as your status. Please also post a note in this thread as the table above can take some time to update.

Delaying or Restarting Race Start

Once the race countdown timer has started, the race will only be restarted in these cases:

• Multiple drivers report a black screen/hang, instead of the 3-2-1 countdown.
• One or more drivers get disconnected before race-pace has begun ("GO" for grid-starts, end of formation lap for rolling starts).
• Steward realizes there is a condition that would lead to an unfair or poor race experience.

Once the race countdown timer has started, the race will explicitly NOT be restarted for:

• Latecomers, even if you've registered
• Driver realizes he picked the wrong car parts (ie, tires) or driving options (ie, Auto tranny)

 

[Allibubba99]

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Lounge Settings (@ GTP_3D3Racing)

• Race Quality: Standard
• Voice Chat Quality: Low (Disabled if grid is over 12 drivers)

Official Practice Times

• NA: Tuesdays @ 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific / 1:00 AM GMT
• EU: Tuesdays @ 20:00 GMT / 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific
• Pre-Race: The lounge is open for pre-race practice appx 1 hour prior to the official start of each event

Course & Car Settings

• Track: Eiger Nordwand Short Track
• Car: Lexus IS-F '07 (From Premium Garage/ New Car Dealership)
• Tires: Sports Medium (Front) / Sports Hard (Rear)
• In Event Tuning Settings: Tuning PROHIBITED - R/A functions allowed, allowed to change BB from tuning screen

Qualification Procedures

• Type: Live Online Single Stint - No pits
• Length: Single out-lap and 2 timed hot-laps
• Groups: Group qualifying will be used if the grid size is large enough to warrant in order to avoid traffic during qualification.
• Notes: Drivers not in the lounge by the time the first driver has entered the track after reset will not be allowed to qualify. They are welcome to join the race, but will start at the back of the grid. If we are running multiple qualification groups and the driver enters before the last group has entered track an exception will be made.

Event Settings

• Game Mode: Normal Race
• Laps: 45 (+1 formation lap)
• Start Type: Staggered Formation Lap with Rolling Start (see below)
• Grid Order: Fastest First based on Qualification
• Boost: No
• Slipstream strength: Weak
• Penalty: Off
• Automatic Race Start Cycle: Disabled
• Race Finish Delay: Set to 110% Average lap (80 sec)
• Grip Reduction: Real
• Mechanical Damage: Light
• Visible Damage: Off
• Tire Wear / Fuel Consumption: Very Fast
• Pits: Open & Optional

Regulation Settings

• Performance Points: 517 PP
• Power: 468 HP (after full break in)
• Weight: 1690 kg
• Tire Restrictions: See above
• Skid Recovery Force | Active Steering | ASM: Disabled
• TCS | Driving Line | ABS: Optional

Formation Lap

• A steward will exit track, view the live timing monitor and announce the order after qualification while all drivers remain on track.
• All drivers should exit track after the order is announced and enter the pits. When all drivers are in the pits a steward will start the race.
• After the system places you on the grid drivers should proceed into stagger formation in order.
• Pole sitter will choose his/her preferred side of the track.
• There should be no overlap between cars in the staggered formation.
• Speed limit on formation lap is 44 mph / 70 kph and pole sitter should maintain this speed (or less) to keep pack together, in particular in the final sector.
• Weaving or other tire warming procedures are NOT allowed during the formation lap.
• Pole sitter will exit the last corner and take care to give enough time to allow all cars behind to safely exit the final corner.
• Start marker for Eiger Nordwand Short Track is the start/finish line.
• The pole sitter should start the race by accelerating to race pace at the identified start marker (track specific and may or may not be the start/finish line).
• All other drivers should accelerate after the driver in front of you does so.
• No passing is allowed before the start marker.
• Be cautious and courteous in the first turn. Dive bombing will be penalized and will not be tolerated.

Standard Clean OLR Rules Apply:

• Unless otherwise specified, all rules from the original WRS event apply.
• You are expected to drive clean at all times as if you are racing in the WRS. All participants are required to follow the GTPlanet Online Racing Rules & Guidelines.
• 3D3 Race Stewards (who are taking part in race, but will review the replay) reserve the right to kick out or invalidate the result of any driver from the Race Room for driving offensively. If you ignore any warnings from the stewards and are kicked out of the race room, you will not be allowed to participate in future 3D3 events.
• Contact with walls should be avoided. Wall riding/bouncing to gain time will be penalized and/or can result in disqualification.
• Rumble/ripple strips are part of the track
• Runoff areas are not part of the track including green painted concrete.
• Limit your contact with walls or objects, visible or invisible
• No hybrids
• No cheating of any kind
• Nothing that goes against the spirit of the rules
• Passing and Blocking: Aggressive blocking is not permitted, but the driver in front has the right to choose his/her line and braking point and drivers behind should respect that line. Be especially careful when you are on older tires than the competition as the speed difference may be significant. These events are "for fun" so just play nice and take a conservative rather than an aggressive approach when possible.

Good Luck, OLR Team

 

[Allibubba99]

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[Allibubba99]

EU Highlights Video:


Livestream EU Race:

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Livestream NA Race:
Quali + first 5 laps

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Lap 6 to 46

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Pics:

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[NINE_HUNDRED]

Why not recommended garage?

 

[Speedy6543]

It's just to crank up the colorspectrum of the field.
I pressume you don't have time to do the breaking-in so I've already sent you a fully broken-in Lexus.

 

[NINE_HUNDRED]

It's just to crank up the colorspectrum of the field.
I pressume you don't have time to do the breaking-in so I've already sent you a fully broken-in Lexus.

 

[WRP001]

I've got one fully broken in already also so if someone needs one let me know.

 

[ConRollins]

Can I buy wheels and paint?

 

[Allibubba99]

Can I buy wheels and paint?

Yes!!!! 👍

 

[Mamba]

low turn out, how many drivers are needed for a race to happen?

 

[n0iZe83]

Just registered as a reserve for the EU race. Let's see how the practice goes tonight.

I think at least 6 drivers are needed for a official result.

 

[Mamba]

I've got one fully broken in already also so if someone needs one let me know.

Wouldn't mind one don't have enough time to break in before practice tonight

 

[Lo Scassatore]

What "broken in" means for you?

 

[Speedy6543]

I think at least 6 drivers are needed for a official result.

Yes, that's correct.

What "broken in" means for you?

A premium car with 300km on the counter is a broken in car at full power.

 

[n0iZe83]

What "broken in" means for you?

It means to drive the car for 300 km to reach maximum horsepower on the engine.

 

[Speedy6543]

Sorry guys but I won't be able to make the EU practice.

 

[n0iZe83]

Joining the lounge now. Hope that some people will show up. If not, I'll practice for the Enduro.

 

[Allibubba99]

I am jumping into the lounge now. For some much needed practice.

Al

 

[Mamba]

nice practice guys, has someone tried entering the pits for just tyres and no fuel? need to work out how much time is lost in the pits

 

[WRP001]

nice practice guys, has someone tried entering the pits for just tyres and no fuel? need to work out how much time is lost in the pits

Not yet. But I can tell you it's a long time on that scenic road!

I have done the fuel calculations.

Everyone remember that we are using "very fast" tire wear/fuel consumption meaning you can't rely on the system to calculation fuel properly. You need to figure it yourself!

By my calculations the car consumes about 5.25 L per lap give or take a little. We are setting the event at 46 laps (45 race + 1 formation) meaning you'll need to add around 141 L of fuel during your pits (each car starts with 100L). If you want to play it safe add a bit more (~150)... This calculation was done in a solo run without battling for position so your mileage may vary.

This also means is everyone is going to have to do at least 2 pits as you can't get 23 laps on a single tank of gas. I think everyone will be using either a 2 pit or 3 pit stop strategy... probably the majority using 2 as the pit road is so long. But even if everyone does the same number of stops you can still vary your timing a bit to manage traffic. It's tough to pass!

Good luck.

PS> Note also a reduce formation lap speed of 44 mph / 70 kph.

 

[WRP001]

NOTE: The pit delta with no fuel added is about 55 seconds.

 

[Gravitron]

Enough time to get up and stretch, then.

Signed up reserve for NA, and will try to practice tonight. 👍

 

[EDK]

I've registered, just need to break in a car tonight, and practice the combo a bit more. 👍

 

[WRP001]

I've registered, just need to break in a car tonight, and practice the combo a bit more. 👍

I will send you one if you want... broken in and purple.

EDIT: Sent.

 

[EDK]

Practicing in main, typing this while I wait for my car to get out of pit lane.

 

[Gravitron]

I'll join in about 20min.

 

[WRP001]

If you are still there I'll be there in about 30 mins.

 

[straffestef]

Can some one send me a car thats allready broken in? Thanks in advance .