A note on the Saturday support races...
I would ask that all drivers update their status (Confirmed | Reserve | Cancel) for each support race (if there is any change in status) ASAP, but at least
2 hours prior to the race start. We'll need to make a decision on whether we run one or two lounges and the mic settings at that time.
Here's how we are going to make our decisions pending the updated registration counts on Saturday.
If the number of
confirmed drivers is:
- Less than 14: We will run in one lounge with mics-enabled. (Max grid size including reserves = 14).
- 14-16: We will run in one lounge with mics-disabled. (Max grid size including reserves = 16).
- Greater than 16: We will run two lounges with mics-enabled and split the grids as best we can based on the mix of classes.
In the event of a single lounge, but the potential to have more drivers than spots (including reserves) we will use the following protocol:
The confirmed drivers will get first dibs on grid spots and the reserves will get any remaining spots based on availability and their qualification time. If a confirmed drivers is not in the lounge 10 minutes before the race start their spot will be turned over to a reserve unless we've received a message that you are on your way and will be in time for the start.
The reserves are welcome to join the race lounge for pre-race practice until we are at 16 drivers. At that point point they will have to vacate the race lounge to allow confirmed driver to enter, but should continue practice in a designated alternate lounge. About 10 minutes before the race a steward will enter the alternate lounge and call alternates into the main lounge (if there are open slots) based on their quali times. Fastest LMP first, Fastest GT second, etc. If a confirmed driver tries to enter the lounge, but gets a message the lounge is full please send a message on PSN to one of the stewards who is in the lounge and we'll make sure a spot is vacated for you.
NOTE: if you still aren't sure of your participation by the commit deadline please stay on reserve list and do not confirm just to get yourself a confirmed spot. We're expecting all confirmed drivers to make the race and will frown upon last minute cancels on Saturday morning from the confirmed drivers. On the other hand if you are sure you can't make it please cancel your registration ASAP.
We don't want to lock anyone out of the race and we'll run two lounges if we have enough committed drivers, but we have to make a call on the # of lounges before the last minute. We will be sure to have a spot for *every* committed driver and reserves will have to take their chances.
Thanks.