GTP_WRS-Online : Special VII - 2014 WRS F3[D3] Japanese Grand Prix - Oct 4-5

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Presents...

The 2014
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Oct 4th - 5th
Single Seater Special
Event

:: Only Open to Qualified GTP_Registered Members ::

:: Members are not obligated to take part ::

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Steward's Notes:

This special event has been designed to offer participants the Full Single Seater Experience, the Formula 3[D3]. The Formula 3[D3] season will visit a few classic stops on the calendar of Formula 1, fourth stop is at Suzuka for WRS Japanese Grand Prix. Each Grand Prix will be a standalone event. Like in Formula 1, the WRS Grand Prix includes free practice sessions on Thursday and Friday, a three round knockout qualifying session on Saturday, and a full length race on Sunday.

Formula 3[D3] Experience:
  • Live F1 style knockout qualification
  • F1 style formation lap and standing start (race starts at the 3 minute mark)
  • Race distance will be similar to full race time of the real FIA Formula 1 Grand Prix (+1 for the formation lap)
News and Updates:
  • Sep 25th, 2014: The WRS Formula 3[D3] Japanese Grand Prix announced and registration open.
Good Luck, OLR Team:gtplanet:

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General:
  • Practice 1: Thursday Oct 2 @ 12:00 PM Pacific | 3:00 PM Eastern | 19:00 PM GMT
  • Practice 2: Friday Oct 3 @ 12:00 PM Pacific | 3:00 PM Eastern | 19:00 PM GMT
  • Knockout Qualifying: Saturday Oct 4 @ 3:00 PM Pacific | 6:00 PM Eastern | 22:00 PM GMT | Check Local
  • Feature Race: Sunday Oct 5 @ 12:00 PM Pacific | 3:00 PM Eastern | 19:00 PM GMT | Check Local
  • Car: WSR, 1983 Ayrton Senna
  • Track: Suzuka Circuit
  • Distance: Will match the real FIA Grand Prix distance/time
  • Qualification: Live knockout qualifying (pre-qualification available for those unable to attend)
Basic Settings
  • Room Mode: Qualifying: TT = Time Trial, Race: PR = Practice, Race
  • Room Privacy: Public
Room Settings
  • Room comment: GTP_WRS F3[D3] Japanese GP
  • Room type: Race for Real
  • Fixed Room Host: No
  • Max Number of Participants: 16 per lounge
  • Race Quality: Standard
  • Voice Chat Quality: Standard
  • Lounge Limits:
    • 00-17: The top 16 qualifiers will race in room 1 and any remaining drivers will be on "stand by" and fill in for absent drivers or last minute cancellations.
    • 18-23: The top 12 qualifiers will race in room 1 and the remaining drivers (6-11) in room 2.
    • 24-26: The top 13 qualifiers will race in room 1 and the remaining drivers (11-13) in room 2.
    • 27-28: The top 14 qualifiers will race in room 1 and the remaining drivers (13-14) in room 2.
    • 29-32: The top 16 qualifiers will race in room 1 and the remaining drivers (14-16) in room 2.
Course Settings
  • Course: Suzuka Circuit
  • Laps: 41 + 1 Formation Lap
  • Weather: None
  • Surface Water at Race Start: 0%
  • Time: N/A
  • Time Progression: N/A
Race Settings
  • Hold Races Automatically: Disabled
  • Start Type: F1 Style Formation Lap w/ Standing Start
  • Grid Order: Fastest First
  • Boost: Off
  • Penalty: Off
  • Tyre Wear/ Fuel Consumption: Very Fast
  • Grip Reduction on Wet Track/Track Edge: Real
  • Minimum Number of Pit Stops: 0
  • Require Tire Type Change: Off
  • Race Finish Delay: 180 Seconds
  • Visible Damage: Off
  • Mechanical Damage: Light
  • Slipstream Strength: Real
  • Pits: Unrestricted
Car Selection Method

Limit Driving Options
  • Skid Recovery Force: Prohibited
  • Active Steering: Prohibited
  • Active Stability Management (ASM): Available / Optional
  • Driving Line: Available / Optional
  • Traction Control: Available / Optional
  • ABS: Available / Optional
  • Handbrake: Prohibited



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Knockout Qualification

Saturday's one-hour qualifying event is split into three sessions with a 5 minute break between each session to reset times:
  • Q1: 18 minute elimination round where the slowest drivers are knocked out and fill the last positions on the starting grid.
  • Q2: 15 minute elimination round where the slowest drivers are knocked out and fill the middle positions on the starting grid.
  • Q3: 12 minute shootout to determine pole position and the starting order for the top places on the starting grid.
  • The number of drivers that advance in each round is specified in the following table:
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Qualification Details:
  • Lobby mode: The qualification sessions will be held in the Time Trial mode. This will place the cars on the track in random order. It is the responsibility of the drivers to find a piece of clean air or to try and slipstream. You should not impede another driver on a fast lap, while you are on an outlap or an inlap.
  • Pits: In all rounds the pits are open for tire changes.
  • Laps: In all rounds drivers can run as many laps as they wish. Any lap started prior to the time cutoff is legal.
  • Cutoffs: The number of drivers that are eliminated in each round will depend on the total number of drivers participating in knockout qualifying. The cutoffs will be announced an hour prior to qualifying.
  • Lounge Limits: In the event that more than 16 drivers are registered for qualification, lounges will be split evenly for Q1 at the discretion of the stewards and the number of advancing drivers will be adjusted so that there are no more than 14 drivers for Q2. The lobbies will then merge for the remaining two rounds. A steward will post instructions to this thread, including which room drivers should report to, at least an hour before qualification.
  • Disconnects: If a driver DCs during qualification he/she is allowed to rejoin the lounge. If a steward has recorded their fast lap prior to the DC the lap will count otherwise only laps run after returning to the lounge and prior to the end of the session will count.
  • Interference: If a driver is deemed by the stewards to have stopped unnecessarily on the circuit or impeded another driver during qualifying, his times may be cancelled and the driver will be placed at the back of the grid for the race start. The stewards decisions are final. Should a driver spin, run off track, or lose control of his car he must wait for a clear opening in the track to return. If a driver is in a position where he is slower than the car behind him for any reason he must slow and yield his line so that the approaching driver is not held up. Drivers that interfere with another drivers' hot lap may incur a grid placement penalty at the discretion of the stewards.

Alternate Pre-Qualification:
  • Any driver that cannot participate in the live qualification session for any reason must contact a steward (or post to this thread) and arrange for a private qualification session.
  • All private qualifying sessions are observed and will last 5 laps (1 out lap, 3 hot laps, 1 cool down lap).
  • The driver's best "clean" hot lap will become his qualification time. If no "clean" laps are run, the drivers best "dirty" lap will be used, but with 1 second penalty added per wall tap and/or 2 seconds for a chicane cut or dirty section which has the potential to gain the driver time.
  • Any driver that qualifies in this manner can start no higher than drivers that advance to Q3 during knockout qualification.
  • Pre-qualification is a one shot deal and once you start your qualification race you are committed. In the case of a DC you must return to the lounge ASAP and run any laps you had not started during the initial session.
  • Once you run pre-qualification your time is final and you cannot run the live session on Saturday.
  • Pre-qualification lap times will not / should not be revealed until after the live qualification on Saturday.
  • Drivers that have not qualified prior to the start of the live qualification will not be allowed to race without prior steward approval.

The following is a list of approved qualification stewards:
  • Allibubba99
  • AspecBob
  • EDK
  • Gravitron
  • hasslemoff
  • jtv90069
  • MadMax86
  • GTPorsche
  • PASM
  • GTP_Patrick1


Pace & Control Requirements:
  • Any driver that qualifies slower than the specific time set by the stewards for each track (~10 seconds off pace) may be excluded from the race.
  • Any driver that displays a lack of consistent car control during final practice or qualification may be excluded from the race.
  • The decision of the stewards in this matter is final.

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Formula One Style Formation Lap and Standing Start
  • Once the starting order is confirmed by the steward all drivers should enter the pits.
  • When all drivers are in the pits, the steward will call the drivers one at a time onto the track and the drivers will line up in single file behind the pole sitter in order to stage the grid.
  • Once all drivers are in their proper start positions the steward will start the race countdown timer.
  • After the system places you on the grid for the start, drivers will line up single file and proceed with the formation lap.
  • At no time should the pacing car exceed 200 kph and all turns will be taken at reasonable speeds.
  • Weaving or other tire warming procedures ARE allowed during the formation lap - please be careful.
  • Following the exit of the final corner all drivers will proceed to their appropriate grid starting marker.
  • The race clock in the top right corner of the screen will then be utilized for timing the race start.
  • At exactly 5 minutes (5:00.000) on the clock the race starts.
  • If there is a problem staging the grid any driver can delay the start by one minute, but must do so by chat announcement at least 15 seconds prior to the start time.
  • Should any driver mistakenly start prior to the designated mark they must lift immediately so as to not gain position from the error prior to turn 1.
  • Be cautious and courteous in the first turn. Dive bombing will be penalized and will not be tolerated. Err on the side of caution and use runoff areas if available and necessary to avoid contact, but do not use it to gain positions.
  • Please take the time to practice this start procedure at least once in a practice session.

The following video demonstrates the Formation Lap and Standing Start procedure:
@ Spa - Courtesy GTP_Twissy​

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Track Boundary Guidelines
Drivers are expected to do their best to stay within track boundaries per the OLR. Mistakes happens over the course of a long race and the random off or two will be overlooked in most instances, but if a pattern of boundary abuse is observed penalties will be handed out which include 15 seconds for a "minor" pattern of abuse, 30 seconds for a "substantial" pattern of abuse, and a DQ for "complete disregard" of track boundaries. In cases where penalties may not impact the driver (e.g. DC), the penalty may be carried over to the next event and may be applied as a 5 (minor) or 10 (major) grid spot penalty.

It's up to the admins' discretion exactly what qualifies as "minor", "substantial" or "complete disregard". Going outside the rumble by a centimeter isn't as serious as a car length wide excursions into the run off area. Factors such as dirty air and traffic also come into play. If you find yourself going wide then the next lap you're expected to slow down a bit more to make sure you stay within boundaries. If you make the same mistake multiple times and you want to avoid a penalty you can always self-penalize during the race by lifting for a very brief period upon returning to the track. Continuing to hammer the throttle after repeated boundary overruns may very well end with a post race penalty.

Specifics:
  • 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.
  • Keep 2 wheels on or above the track in order to be considered within boundaries.
  • Specific track boundaries may be posted per event and may overrule the above.

Infractions and Penalties
  • The first step post race after an incident should be to contact other drivers involved in an incident via PM and try to come to some sort of understanding on all drivers point of view and if possible determine and agree who was at fault. If drivers come to an agreement and the results are not significantly impacted by the incident then no further action is necessary. If the incident was significant then follow up this driver to driver discussion with a report and review of the incident to an admin for penalty assessment.
  • If neither driver can agree as to who is at fault for an incident or the severity then escalate that incident to an admin via PM.
  • Be sure to include as many details as possible and an exact lap number and race time with the incident report. Admins will not waste time searching for the incident and will ignore any reports that do not specify the time of occurrence.
  • Admins/Steward will review and discuss all incidents before coming to a decision. If further detail is needed, drivers will be contacted via PM. Once a decision is reached by the incident review team there is no appeal process and the penalties are final.
  • Penalties could include loss of positions. There is no fixed formula for penalties, but the context and severity of the incident is taken into account.

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(tables will auto update approximately every 30 minutes)
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Register Here​

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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 (be sure to use the PSN that's listed in the registry)
  • 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):
  • 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.
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)
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To view splits from your best lap, exit track and go to watch race and view the timing screen. *It will display your best lap (from the last session on track). *Your times will be cleared after you re-enter the pits.

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Note: You are welcome to submit a practice lap if you are not taking part in the race as long as you are listed in the 3D3 Driver Database and the lap is run in an online lounge under proper event regulations.

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Great!! Thanks for the hard work Bart!! I guess you play Senna, who plays Prost?? I whish I could paint it McLaren white :D
 
I like this f3 car more than the senna lotus, i might run this one.
 
Iceman220
I like this f3 car more than the senna lotus, i might run this one.
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One thing is certain, it is alot easier to drive for 90 minutes than the Senna Lotus. If it were that car, not sure I could concentrate that long on that track.
 
I would like to join but sadly I feel to sick to buildup the rig :(
 
Have fun guys! Tried offline yesterday and had a blast. The car is even nicer here than at Silverstone, but that's maybe because I've been driving around this track for ages and was new to the other. Fourth gear straight through the S's right? Great fun
Will check if you are still there in an hour or so
 
Good practice, improved a few seconds from where I started. It took a while for me to realize how well this car sticks to the track. Ended up 2 11 837, 2 seconds slower than Bart, so that is a good time for me.
 
This is gonna be a fun race 👍 But there will be two things to watch out for. 1st thing is driving in the slipstream, it's a good overtaking opportunity but in corners you have to be very careful to stay on track. 2nd thing is the tyre wear on the rear tyres, the car itself is tailhappy enough but with the tyre wear it becomes a wild beast and you have to really watch out in some of the highspeed turns.
 
RS__96__oO
This is gonna be a fun race 👍 But there will be two things to watch out for. 1st thing is driving in the slipstream, it's a good overtaking opportunity but in corners you have to be very careful to stay on track. 2nd thing is the tyre wear on the rear tyres, the car itself is tailhappy enough but with the tyre wear it becomes a wild beast and you have to really watch out in some of the highspeed turns.
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Did 16 laps on one set of tyres the tyre wear was pretty even all round by the end of the stint but once they droped to 6s the rear just wanted to break away every corner and it was a very tricky in to turn 1 and 2 after lap 8 to keep it on track
 
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