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- Bel Air, MD
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Snail Gr4 Michelin
Pilot Cup Challenge
SEASON 1 COMPLETE
GS Class Champion: @GTR4MROD
TCR Class Champion: @MrDonovan
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NEXT EVENT:
Season 2 Opener
Event #1
Friday, July 16th
at 9pm est
Barcelona
Conditions: TBD
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for Season 2 info and Sign up:
Snail-Michelin Pilot GT4 Cup Challenge (Season 2)- OPEN for Reserve Sign Ups
*Review the series details for more info, and if interested, See (Tab 2.4 "Drivers List and Priority") to verify a spot is still open for the chosen car class, and (Tab 3.1 "Eligible Vehicles, Classes, and Initial BOP Specs") to verify your car choice is available before proceeding to the signup intructions.
To Sign Up, go to:
(Tab 2.2 "Driver Sign up/Time Trial Instructions) shown below
Series Format:
-1 Race Night/Month over a 10 month season cycle. (July 2020 to May 2021 ) to run parallel to Season 2 of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
[12 race nights total (8 best nights are kept)]
-15 minute Warm up/Entry session
-15 minute Open Qualifying Session
-(2) 40 min races (Laps to = 40 minutes)
-Light Damage
-1x Tire wear/1x Fuel Consumption
-Penalties OFF (Steward and Peer Governed)
-Multi-Class GS and TCR classes
-10 GS Class primary grid spots/6 TCR Class primary grid spots/Reserve drivers will be held for fill in when needed.
-Race Event nights will be expanded to 2 race rooms seperated by Car Classes to accommodate a large attendance for an event to give space and utilize available and ready to race Reserve drivers. (Details in tab 2.6)
-"Custom" Vehicle BOP Regulations and Driver Skill specific BOP regulations are implemented to balance skill gaps for closer overall racing
-Driver and Team Scoring will be kept.
Series Details and Information
1.) Race Scheduling and Event Related Information HubNorth American Tour
1.)Blue Moon Bay-Infield A (July 17, 2020)
2.)Laguna Seca (August 14, 2020)
Euro Tour
3.)Circuit de Barcelona (September 11, 2020)
4.)Red Bull Ring (October 9, 2020)
5.)Nurburgring GP (November 6, 2020)
6.)Lago Maggiore West (December 4, 2020)
7.)Dragon Trail Gardens (January 8, 2021)
8.)Sardegna B II (13:10 Clear) (February 5, 2021)
Asia-Pacific Tour
9.)Kyoto Driving Park-Yamagiwa (March 5, 2021)
10.)Autopolis International (April 9, 2021)
11.)Suzuka Curcuit (May 7, 2021)
12.) Fuji Speedway GT (Finale) (June 4th, 2021)
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Euro Tour
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8.)
Asia-Pacific Tour
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12.) Fuji Speedway GT (Finale) (June 4th, 2021)
1.) Event #1 at BMB-Infield A, 7/17/20
2.) Event #2 at Laguna Seca, 8/14/20
3.) Event #3 at Barcelona, 9/11/20
4.) Event #4 at Red BullRing, 10/9/20
5.) Event #5 at Nurburgring GP, 11/6/20
6.) Event #6 at Lago Maggiore West, 12/4/20
7.) Event #7 at Dragon Trail Gardens, 1/8/21
8.) Event #8, Sardegna B-II on 2/5/21
9.) Event #9, Kyoto DP-Yamagiwa, 3/5/21
10.) Event #10, Autopolis Int'l, 4/9/21
11.) Event #11, Suzuka Circuit on 5/7/21
12.) Event #12, Fuji GT on 6/4/21
2.) Event #2 at Laguna Seca, 8/14/20
3.) Event #3 at Barcelona, 9/11/20
4.) Event #4 at Red BullRing, 10/9/20
5.) Event #5 at Nurburgring GP, 11/6/20
6.) Event #6 at Lago Maggiore West, 12/4/20
7.) Event #7 at Dragon Trail Gardens, 1/8/21
8.) Event #8, Sardegna B-II on 2/5/21
9.) Event #9, Kyoto DP-Yamagiwa, 3/5/21
10.) Event #10, Autopolis Int'l, 4/9/21
11.) Event #11, Suzuka Circuit on 5/7/21
12.) Event #12, Fuji GT on 6/4/21
-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN for ENTRIES (Verify your Driver Specific BOP Regulations before making your entry.) Warm up laps are permitted during this time until the room resets for qualifying. (RACE DIRECTOR WILL BE VERIFY DRIVER REGULATIONS AT THIS TIME)
**DO NOT CANCEL YOUR ENTRY FOR ANY REASON*
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby Reserve drivers will be notified and called to the Race Room at this time if grid spot are still open)
*Race entries and Driver BOP Regulations are verified.
*The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time.
*Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early. **(Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)**
*At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will instruct all drivers to line up past the 1st sector line. Qualifying times will be Recorded, and all late entries and driver's regulations will be verified before Race 1 is started.
Race 1 will be Started at 9:30pm est.
*Late entries after 9:30pm est will have to wait to race for Race 2 and must be sure to have their tires verified before race 2 start.*
-9:30pm est: Race will be started at this time.
-9:30pm-10:10pm: Race 1 (Laps to = 40mins)
-10:10pm-10:20pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, set room to reverse grid, 10 minute break/post race party chat.
All drivers must maintain their entry from the end of previous race to start of next race. *Any Drivers that missed Race 1 must make their entry and have BOP Regulations verified before the start of Race 2..* **Any disconnected drivers must re-make their entry and have regulations re-verified before the start of Race 2.**
-10:20pm-11pm: Race 2 (Laps to = 40mins)
-11pm-11:15pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, post event party chat, and conclude the night.
The schedule below is a guide to stay within a 2 hour time window, but may vary depending on issues throughout the night
**DO NOT CANCEL YOUR ENTRY FOR ANY REASON*
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby Reserve drivers will be notified and called to the Race Room at this time if grid spot are still open)
*Race entries and Driver BOP Regulations are verified.
*The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time.
*Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early. **(Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)**
*At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will instruct all drivers to line up past the 1st sector line. Qualifying times will be Recorded, and all late entries and driver's regulations will be verified before Race 1 is started.
Race 1 will be Started at 9:30pm est.
*Late entries after 9:30pm est will have to wait to race for Race 2 and must be sure to have their tires verified before race 2 start.*
-9:30pm est: Race will be started at this time.
-9:30pm-10:10pm: Race 1 (Laps to = 40mins)
-10:10pm-10:20pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, set room to reverse grid, 10 minute break/post race party chat.
All drivers must maintain their entry from the end of previous race to start of next race. *Any Drivers that missed Race 1 must make their entry and have BOP Regulations verified before the start of Race 2..* **Any disconnected drivers must re-make their entry and have regulations re-verified before the start of Race 2.**
-10:20pm-11pm: Race 2 (Laps to = 40mins)
-11pm-11:15pm: Race finish, record scores, save replays, post event party chat, and conclude the night.
The schedule below is a guide to stay within a 2 hour time window, but may vary depending on issues throughout the night
Standard Lobby Settings
Basic Settings
Room Mode: Practice/Race
Room Privacy: Public *
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail Gr4-Michelin Pilot Cup Challenge. Event #1-12 (Date)- Members only
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No **
Max no of participants: 16
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Track Settings
Track: As per Race Date
Select Condition: See Event Details
Laps: laps to =40 minutes
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: R1, Fastest First (Set by host off qualifying)/R2, Reverse Grid from previous results.
Grid Boost: None
Slip Stream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Tire Wear: 1x
Fuel Consumption: 1x
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Red. On Wet Track / Track Edge: Real
Race Finish Delay: 180 sec
Overtaking System Usage Time Multiplier: Default Qualifier Settings Time Limit: none
Qualifying Continuation Time: none
Tire Wear during Qualifying: N/A
Fuel Consumption Qualifying: N/A
Regulation Settings
Filter by Category: Gr4
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: No Limit
Weight: No Limit
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Medium (RM) Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Hard (RH)
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Type of Racing Number: No Limit
Assign Car Number Automatically: None
Tuning: No Limit
Kart Usage: Off
Ghosting During Race: None
Shortcut Penalty: None
Wall Collision Penalty: None
Wall Collision Detection: Default
Side Contact Penalty: Off
Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collission: Off Replace Car at Course Out: Off
Flag Rules: Off
Limit Driving Options
Countersteering Assist: Prohibited
Active Stability Management (ASM): Prohibited Driving Line Assist: Prohibited
Traction Control: Prohibited
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: Prohibited
Notes: * There seems to be a glitch that not all friends can find a Friends Only room ** Friends Only room only allows for Fixed Host. Special permission is required to set up a Fixed Host lobby *** In case manual lineup is required, there is and option to set grid manually.
Basic Settings
Room Mode: Practice/Race
Room Privacy: Public *
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail Gr4-Michelin Pilot Cup Challenge. Event #1-12 (Date)- Members only
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No **
Max no of participants: 16
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Track Settings
Track: As per Race Date
Select Condition: See Event Details
Laps: laps to =40 minutes
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: R1, Fastest First (Set by host off qualifying)/R2, Reverse Grid from previous results.
Grid Boost: None
Slip Stream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Tire Wear: 1x
Fuel Consumption: 1x
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Red. On Wet Track / Track Edge: Real
Race Finish Delay: 180 sec
Overtaking System Usage Time Multiplier: Default Qualifier Settings Time Limit: none
Qualifying Continuation Time: none
Tire Wear during Qualifying: N/A
Fuel Consumption Qualifying: N/A
Regulation Settings
Filter by Category: Gr4
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: No Limit
Weight: No Limit
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Medium (RM) Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Hard (RH)
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Type of Racing Number: No Limit
Assign Car Number Automatically: None
Tuning: No Limit
Kart Usage: Off
Ghosting During Race: None
Shortcut Penalty: None
Wall Collision Penalty: None
Wall Collision Detection: Default
Side Contact Penalty: Off
Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collission: Off Replace Car at Course Out: Off
Flag Rules: Off
Limit Driving Options
Countersteering Assist: Prohibited
Active Stability Management (ASM): Prohibited Driving Line Assist: Prohibited
Traction Control: Prohibited
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: Prohibited
Notes: * There seems to be a glitch that not all friends can find a Friends Only room ** Friends Only room only allows for Fixed Host. Special permission is required to set up a Fixed Host lobby *** In case manual lineup is required, there is and option to set grid manually.
Series Director: II-NOVA-II
Assistant Series Director: Phlano_099/Moby45
Host: II-NOVA-II
Backup Host: Phlano_099/Moby45
2nd Backup Host:
Replay Uploader:
Backup Replay Uploader:
Scorekeeper: II-NOVA-II
Backup Scorekeeper: Bologna-Duc
2nd Backup Scorekeeper:
Chief Penalty Steward: II-NOVA-II
Steward: Bologna-Duc
Steward: Moby45
Steward: Rob Brown
Assistant Series Director: Phlano_099/Moby45
Host: II-NOVA-II
Backup Host: Phlano_099/Moby45
2nd Backup Host:
Replay Uploader:
Backup Replay Uploader:
Scorekeeper: II-NOVA-II
Backup Scorekeeper: Bologna-Duc
2nd Backup Scorekeeper:
Chief Penalty Steward: II-NOVA-II
Steward: Bologna-Duc
Steward: Moby45
Steward: Rob Brown
-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN (or Reset) for ENTRIES ONLY- *Warm up laps permitted* (Verify your Driver Specific BOP regulations before making your entry.)
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby drivers will be notified via a posted invite in the thread if grid openings are available)
The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time. Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early.
*(Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)*
At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will message the finish of qualifying, and qualifying times will be Recorded. The room and grid will then be "set by host" ALL DRIVERS ARE TO VERIFY/FIX THEIR ABS SETTINGS. Once all drivers are set, Race 1 will be started.
SERIES ABS BUG BULLETIN POST
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby drivers will be notified via a posted invite in the thread if grid openings are available)
The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time. Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early.
*(Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)*
At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will message the finish of qualifying, and qualifying times will be Recorded. The room and grid will then be "set by host" ALL DRIVERS ARE TO VERIFY/FIX THEIR ABS SETTINGS. Once all drivers are set, Race 1 will be started.
SERIES ABS BUG BULLETIN POST
This series will use a staggered grid start procedure for both races between car classes to afford the TCR Class cars a 30 second headstart, creating the cross Class traffic situation this series promises.
After qualifying is complete or after Race 1, the Race Director will set the grid with TCR Class cars in the front based on qualifying results (or Reverse Grid based on previous results), and then the GS Class the same.
-The race will be a Grid Start
*TCR Class will launch as normal on the lights.
**GS Class will remain stationary for 30 seconds by holding the emergency brake or the brake pedal. DO NOT MOVE.
-At the 30.00 second mark on the lap timer in the middle of the screen, GS Drivers launch as a grid start. (GS drivers will be reminded to keep the car stationary and not jump the timer). -if this occurs, a driver, after launching, can pull to the side to concede all positions as their penalty, or accept a post race penalty of 5 points. Don't jump.
After qualifying is complete or after Race 1, the Race Director will set the grid with TCR Class cars in the front based on qualifying results (or Reverse Grid based on previous results), and then the GS Class the same.
-The race will be a Grid Start
*TCR Class will launch as normal on the lights.
**GS Class will remain stationary for 30 seconds by holding the emergency brake or the brake pedal. DO NOT MOVE.
-At the 30.00 second mark on the lap timer in the middle of the screen, GS Drivers launch as a grid start. (GS drivers will be reminded to keep the car stationary and not jump the timer). -if this occurs, a driver, after launching, can pull to the side to concede all positions as their penalty, or accept a post race penalty of 5 points. Don't jump.
RACE NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
16 player Party Chat Policy
The Party Chat feature will opened after the Race Room with the following Rules:16 player Party Chat Policy
1.) It is required that drivers enter the Open party chat to help in the flow of communication to start the night and communicate Caution requests/issuing and directives during the Caution.
2.) Open Conversation is allowed at the opening of the Race Room to the official start of Qualifying, approximately 9:15pm est. *ALL MICs MUST BE MUTED AT THIS TIME, thru Qualifying, and Race* (Host will remind all drivers to please mute mics before the call to start qualifying)
3.) During the race, Drivers may only come on the mic to verbally request a Caution/Yellow Flag, and for the Caution to be issued by the Race Director and directives related to the Caution.
4.) Once the race finish countdown is complete, drivers may resume un-muted conversation up to the call to mute mics before the next race.
Be reminded that no discussions regarding on track incidents are to be discussed, except obviously, if it is simply an apology and no more. Please review the penalty guidelines for more detail on this policy.
And Lastly,
**Please don't be that guy who has their mic on the whole race** (If your headphones do not have a mute feature, simply leave the party chat before the Qualifying Session begins**
Hopefully this will add to the overall quality of these Events.
2.) Driver/Team Related Information Hub
GS Class and TCR Class drivers will be placed overall and by Class. Each Class will be scored points and applied separately by Class based on the Points breakdown chart.
-Car Classes will be separated on the Standings Sheet to reflect placement within each class.
GS Class Points Structure
TEAM RULES (2 Drivers per race team)
-Drivers wishing to team up may announce their intentions, drivers, and team name any time up to the the start of the season.
-Team cars are NOT required to have the same liveries, and are NOT required to be the same car or car class. (Cross Class teams are acceptable)
-Team cars will be required to display the same team name/logo on the designated area of the quarter panels.
Team Scoring
-The total score of both attending primary drivers of a 2 car race team will be the team points earned for an event.
-Independent Drivers/single car teams will be scored in the team standings, but scores will obviously reflect the points of only that driver for an event.
-Reserve drivers filling in on a race night will have their score count toward the team/driver they are covering for.
-Car Classes will be separated on the Standings Sheet to reflect placement within each class.
GS Class Points Structure
- 1st = 16 points
- 2nd = 15 points
- 3rd = 14 points
- 4th = 13 points
- 5th = 12 points
- 6th = 11 points
- 7th = 10 points
- 8th = 9 points
- 9th = 8 points
- 10th = 7points
- 11th = 6 points*
- 12th = 5 points*
- 13th = 4 points*
- 14th = 3 points*
- 15th = 2 points*
- 16th = 1 point*
- 1st = 16 points
- 2nd = 14 points
- 3rd = 12 points
- 4th = 10 points
- 5th = 8 points
- 6th = 7 points
- 7th = 6 points*
- 8th = 5 points*
- 9th = 4 points*
- 10th = 3 points*
- 11th = 2 points*
- 12th = 1 points*
TEAM RULES (2 Drivers per race team)
-Drivers wishing to team up may announce their intentions, drivers, and team name any time up to the the start of the season.
-Team cars are NOT required to have the same liveries, and are NOT required to be the same car or car class. (Cross Class teams are acceptable)
-Team cars will be required to display the same team name/logo on the designated area of the quarter panels.
Team Scoring
-The total score of both attending primary drivers of a 2 car race team will be the team points earned for an event.
-Independent Drivers/single car teams will be scored in the team standings, but scores will obviously reflect the points of only that driver for an event.
-Reserve drivers filling in on a race night will have their score count toward the team/driver they are covering for.
To sign up for the series:
1.) Chose the Class and Car of your choice from the list of available cars (Tab 3.1), and apply the base BOP Regulations shown for your chosen car.
Then:
Please "Copy/Paste" the following and post in the thread:
"I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Snail Gr4-Michelin Pilot Cup Challenge International Tour, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific BOP regulations.
PSN ID:
Car:
Number:
Race Team: (not required at sign up)"
2.) A PM will be sent with Time Trial Lobby settings and details.
3.) See the tuning links (Tab 3.3) and tune your car or chose not to tune, just be sure to time trial the way you plan to race the car.
4.) Run the time trial until you cannot achieve anymore time (Run at least 12-15 laps)
5.) Reply in the pm, your time trial results in the form of a screen shot or picture as shown below, displaying lap history, sector bests, and fast lap:
View attachment 899724
1.) Chose the Class and Car of your choice from the list of available cars (Tab 3.1), and apply the base BOP Regulations shown for your chosen car.
Then:
Please "Copy/Paste" the following and post in the thread:
"I have reviewed the first post and would like to participate in the Snail Gr4-Michelin Pilot Cup Challenge International Tour, and agree to run the time trial to establish my driver specific BOP regulations.
PSN ID:
Car:
Number:
Race Team: (not required at sign up)"
2.) A PM will be sent with Time Trial Lobby settings and details.
3.) See the tuning links (Tab 3.3) and tune your car or chose not to tune, just be sure to time trial the way you plan to race the car.
4.) Run the time trial until you cannot achieve anymore time (Run at least 12-15 laps)
5.) Reply in the pm, your time trial results in the form of a screen shot or picture as shown below, displaying lap history, sector bests, and fast lap:
View attachment 899724
Drivers signing up:
*Sign up and run the time trial as instructed in the sign up instruction tab above.
*after all time trials are received, a median time range based on the driver majority within 0.5 sec of each other in each car Class will be established. (Assessed times will be based on drivers fast lap and consistent lap times)
*time trial results will be referenced against the handicap/concession Leveling standards shown below to establish an initial driver parity.
*A Testing/Exhibition race night will be scheduled to test the parity of all drivers in attendance.
-Drivers unable to attend will be asked to Time Trial using the Exhibition night track combo.
*All data collected will be used to bring all drivers within a 0.5 sec range of each other.
*A second Test/Exhibition night at a different track combo will be scheduled to run a final format test. (Those not attending may again submit time trial results for fine tuning)
-no major variances/adjustments should be required at this point.
*A final Driver bop Regulation sheet will be drafted and displayed for all drivers.
-(These settings will be the starting point of each driver for the Season opener)
*Drivers who participate more in this process will have a more accurate assessment going into the Season.
-(Initial Leveling will be on the aggressive/more challenging side of the base driver pace range. Fine tuning the numbers over the 2 Test/Exhibition nights will create more accuracy.)
*Any drivers who do not participate in some way over the 2 Exhibition combos will have their driver specific bop regulations defaulted to one Level harder to start the season.
Changes to driver BOP regulations will then only be made after each event when a driver is out too far from the base range of field. (This is not a success handicap/concession based on performance, only the equalization of drivers into the pace. Hopefully everything will line up before we get to the first race, assuming the majority of drivers participate in pre-season testing)
Driver Time Trial Initial Parity Ballast
*Level 1 handicap/concession:
0.1-0.5 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
Primary tire compound of series (RM)
GT4 Cars:
-1% hp/+1% wgt handicap for faster drivers or
+1% hp/-1% wgt concession for slower drivers
*Level 2 handicap/concession:
0.6-1.0 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
Primary tire compound of series (RM)
GT4 Cars:
-2% hp/+2% wgt handicap for faster drivers or
+2% hp/-2% wgt concession for slower drivers
Level 3
Handicap on faster drivers:
1.1-1.5 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
RH tire compound
Base bop regs
Concession for slower drivers:
(RM)
+3%hp/-3%wgt all cars
Level 4
Handicap on faster drivers::
1.6-2.0 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
RH tire compound
and:
GT4 Cars:
-1% hp/+1% wgt penalty or
Concession for slower drivers:
(RM)
+4%hp/-4%wgt all cars
Level 5
Handicap on faster drivers:
2.1-2.5 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
RH tire compound
and:
GT4 Cars:
-2% hp/+2% wgt penalty or
Concession for slower drivers:
(RM)
+5%hp/-5%wgt all cars
*Sign up and run the time trial as instructed in the sign up instruction tab above.
*after all time trials are received, a median time range based on the driver majority within 0.5 sec of each other in each car Class will be established. (Assessed times will be based on drivers fast lap and consistent lap times)
*time trial results will be referenced against the handicap/concession Leveling standards shown below to establish an initial driver parity.
*A Testing/Exhibition race night will be scheduled to test the parity of all drivers in attendance.
-Drivers unable to attend will be asked to Time Trial using the Exhibition night track combo.
*All data collected will be used to bring all drivers within a 0.5 sec range of each other.
*A second Test/Exhibition night at a different track combo will be scheduled to run a final format test. (Those not attending may again submit time trial results for fine tuning)
-no major variances/adjustments should be required at this point.
*A final Driver bop Regulation sheet will be drafted and displayed for all drivers.
-(These settings will be the starting point of each driver for the Season opener)
*Drivers who participate more in this process will have a more accurate assessment going into the Season.
-(Initial Leveling will be on the aggressive/more challenging side of the base driver pace range. Fine tuning the numbers over the 2 Test/Exhibition nights will create more accuracy.)
*Any drivers who do not participate in some way over the 2 Exhibition combos will have their driver specific bop regulations defaulted to one Level harder to start the season.
Changes to driver BOP regulations will then only be made after each event when a driver is out too far from the base range of field. (This is not a success handicap/concession based on performance, only the equalization of drivers into the pace. Hopefully everything will line up before we get to the first race, assuming the majority of drivers participate in pre-season testing)
Driver Time Trial Initial Parity Ballast
*Level 1 handicap/concession:
0.1-0.5 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
Primary tire compound of series (RM)
GT4 Cars:
-1% hp/+1% wgt handicap for faster drivers or
+1% hp/-1% wgt concession for slower drivers
*Level 2 handicap/concession:
0.6-1.0 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
Primary tire compound of series (RM)
GT4 Cars:
-2% hp/+2% wgt handicap for faster drivers or
+2% hp/-2% wgt concession for slower drivers
Level 3
Handicap on faster drivers:
1.1-1.5 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
RH tire compound
Base bop regs
Concession for slower drivers:
(RM)
+3%hp/-3%wgt all cars
Level 4
Handicap on faster drivers::
1.6-2.0 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
RH tire compound
and:
GT4 Cars:
-1% hp/+1% wgt penalty or
Concession for slower drivers:
(RM)
+4%hp/-4%wgt all cars
Level 5
Handicap on faster drivers:
2.1-2.5 sec vs avg fast lap pace (0.5 sec range)
RH tire compound
and:
GT4 Cars:
-2% hp/+2% wgt penalty or
Concession for slower drivers:
(RM)
+5%hp/-5%wgt all cars
*Driver status, grid priority, and car choice is on a first come, first serve based upon sign up.
*First 16 Drivers to sign up guarantee their entry and grid spot for an event and only relinquish their spot if reported absent or if forfeited for not adhering to the Series Confirmation and Attendance Policy (tab 2.6)
* All drivers who sign up outside the first 16 will be placed on the Reserve Drivers List to fill in during a primary driver absence or to bump in to the primary roster if a spot becomes open. (NO priority within the Reserve group: See tab 2.5 for Reserve Driver Process)
Primary Drivers List (16 Drivers)
GS Class (10 grid spots)
1. llNovall/ II-NOVA-II (organizer)
2. TEX36/ TEX36 (organizer)
3. Rob Brown/ no1needs2perish (organizer)
4. nmcp1/ nmcp1 (organizer)
5. Bologna_Duc/Bologna_Duc
6. Noob01_lmdead/ rauljimenez76
7. Roman_GT23/ Roman_GT23
8. GTP_Guido/ TPC_Guido
9. GTR4MROD/GTR4MROD
10. IceWarden/Ice_Warden
TCR Class (6 grid spots)
1. Moby45/ Moby45
2. stelephant/ stelephant
3. Phlano099/ Phlano_099
4. JLBowler/ JLBowler
5. MrDonovan/MrDonovan
6. Fudman420/ Fudman420
Reserve Drivers List (12 Reserves)
GS Class (6 Reserve Spots)
1. Harry Rowley/Harry Rowley
2. Granadier/TPC_Granadier
3. Kermit_2142/Kermit_2142
4.
5.
6.
TCR Class (6 Reserve Spots)
1. Stryker13/DrSpyderPig
2. BossyBruin/BossyBruin
3. The Afterman/Valkyria61
4. Deal24/fullerbunch
5.
6.
*First 16 Drivers to sign up guarantee their entry and grid spot for an event and only relinquish their spot if reported absent or if forfeited for not adhering to the Series Confirmation and Attendance Policy (tab 2.6)
* All drivers who sign up outside the first 16 will be placed on the Reserve Drivers List to fill in during a primary driver absence or to bump in to the primary roster if a spot becomes open. (NO priority within the Reserve group: See tab 2.5 for Reserve Driver Process)
Primary Drivers List (16 Drivers)
GS Class (10 grid spots)
1. llNovall/ II-NOVA-II (organizer)
2. TEX36/ TEX36 (organizer)
3. Rob Brown/ no1needs2perish (organizer)
4. nmcp1/ nmcp1 (organizer)
5. Bologna_Duc/Bologna_Duc
6. Noob01_lmdead/ rauljimenez76
7. Roman_GT23/ Roman_GT23
8. GTP_Guido/ TPC_Guido
9. GTR4MROD/GTR4MROD
10. IceWarden/Ice_Warden
TCR Class (6 grid spots)
1. Moby45/ Moby45
2. stelephant/ stelephant
3. Phlano099/ Phlano_099
4. JLBowler/ JLBowler
5. MrDonovan/MrDonovan
6. Fudman420/ Fudman420
Reserve Drivers List (12 Reserves)
GS Class (6 Reserve Spots)
1. Harry Rowley/Harry Rowley
2. Granadier/TPC_Granadier
3. Kermit_2142/Kermit_2142
4.
5.
6.
TCR Class (6 Reserve Spots)
1. Stryker13/DrSpyderPig
2. BossyBruin/BossyBruin
3. The Afterman/Valkyria61
4. Deal24/fullerbunch
5.
6.
12 Reserve Drivers will be kept for this Challenge series:
-(6) GS Class Reserve Drivers and (6) TCR Class Drivers
-Reserve Drivers will chose from the remaining cars/classes available and complete the signup and time trial process as if they were Primary Drivers.
-A Reserve Driver Newsfeed PM will be sent to all Reserve drivers to communicate any primary driver report offs or solicitations of open primary grid spots if one becomes available.
-Reserve Driver grid priority is: 1st based on the number of events completed/participation in testing, then the date and time a driver confirmed available for an upcoming event (if same) in the class needing to be covered.
**Partial event participation does not count. Must run an entire race night to be counted**
-Report offs will first be covered by the highest priority Reserve drivers of the same car class.
(Example): If a GS Class primary driver reports off, the highest priority GS reserve driver confirmed available will cover the grid spot.
-In the event a Reserve Driver is needed, but none are available from the needed car class, the highest priority driver of the other car class will be granted entry, and that car class will run a larger field for that race night.
(Example): If a TCR Reserve Driver reports off. No TCR reserves are available for race night. The highest priority GS reserve driver confirmed available will then be invited to cover the grid spot resulting in the GS Class running a car strong for the race night (11 GS entries).
-Reserve drivers will be scored and earn points toward the season as a normal driver entry whenever they obtain a spot on the grid. (Reserves who consistently participate and/or confirm their availability early have the best opportunity at finding a spot on the grid and potentially a strong season standing if enough events are raced.)
-If the Primary Driver being covered is part of a "2 car Race Team", points earned by the covering Reserve driver will count towards that team's points for the event.
-Reserve Drivers will be notified of any report offs in the Newsfeed PM as they are recieved.
-Any additional un-used Reserve Drivers are encouraged to be online and on standby at 9pm est of Race Night. In the event there are "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" at 9:15pm est of race night, a PSN group message will be sent to any Reserve Drivers online (PSN) inviting them to the race room to fill any vacant spots on a first to enter basis. DO NOT ENTER THE RACE ROOM UNTIL AN INVITE MESSAGE IS SENT. Once in the room, be sure to verify your driver specific BOP regulations and begin qualifying with the remaining time available. (Driver specific BOP regulations of last minute entries will be verified after qualifying results are recorded. Any late entry driver with incorrect BOP regulations applied will be disqualified for the race: be sure to verify before making your entry and qualifying)
Solicitation of Primary Grid Spots
In the event a Primary Driver fails to adhere to the Confirmation and attendance policy or chooses to retire from the series, the follow process is used:
1.) The Reserve Driver with the most point scoring events completed within the needed Class will be offered the open spot first. (If tied, it will be offered to those drivers tied; first to reply wins the spot)
2.) If no point scoring Reserves of a needed Class accepts an offered spot, the open spot(s) will be solicited to the remainder of that Class, and then the entire Reserve Group if still not filled. (In this situation, if the driver who accepts the spot is in a different class than the offered open spot, that class will run the added entry and the other an entry down)
**Roster Requirements to Open a 2nd race room to seperate the night by car class to include available Reserves**:
-to encourage continued interest and availability by our Reserve driver groups from both classes, the series will have an attendance requirement to be met before committing to a 2nd race event room to make room for Reserves to race if available.
-A minimum of 14 or more GS Class Drivers (Primary and Reserve combined) must be confirmed attending or available to race by 5pm est on the Thursday before race night.
AND
-A minimum of 10 or more TCR Class Drivers (Primary and Reserve combined) must be confirmed attending or available to race by 5pm est on the Thursday before race night.
-Any less confirmed than the above from either Car Class by the specified time will Default to the original 1 multi class race room based on grid priority and open spots filled as needed.
-Confirmed drivers have until 5pm est of race day to cancel and maintain their primary status. Any confirmed drivers who cancel after this time will forfeit their primary grid spot to a wanting Reserve and will be moved down to the Reserve driver roster.
-(6) GS Class Reserve Drivers and (6) TCR Class Drivers
-Reserve Drivers will chose from the remaining cars/classes available and complete the signup and time trial process as if they were Primary Drivers.
-A Reserve Driver Newsfeed PM will be sent to all Reserve drivers to communicate any primary driver report offs or solicitations of open primary grid spots if one becomes available.
-Reserve Driver grid priority is: 1st based on the number of events completed/participation in testing, then the date and time a driver confirmed available for an upcoming event (if same) in the class needing to be covered.
**Partial event participation does not count. Must run an entire race night to be counted**
-Report offs will first be covered by the highest priority Reserve drivers of the same car class.
(Example): If a GS Class primary driver reports off, the highest priority GS reserve driver confirmed available will cover the grid spot.
-In the event a Reserve Driver is needed, but none are available from the needed car class, the highest priority driver of the other car class will be granted entry, and that car class will run a larger field for that race night.
(Example): If a TCR Reserve Driver reports off. No TCR reserves are available for race night. The highest priority GS reserve driver confirmed available will then be invited to cover the grid spot resulting in the GS Class running a car strong for the race night (11 GS entries).
-Reserve drivers will be scored and earn points toward the season as a normal driver entry whenever they obtain a spot on the grid. (Reserves who consistently participate and/or confirm their availability early have the best opportunity at finding a spot on the grid and potentially a strong season standing if enough events are raced.)
-If the Primary Driver being covered is part of a "2 car Race Team", points earned by the covering Reserve driver will count towards that team's points for the event.
-Reserve Drivers will be notified of any report offs in the Newsfeed PM as they are recieved.
-Any additional un-used Reserve Drivers are encouraged to be online and on standby at 9pm est of Race Night. In the event there are "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" at 9:15pm est of race night, a PSN group message will be sent to any Reserve Drivers online (PSN) inviting them to the race room to fill any vacant spots on a first to enter basis. DO NOT ENTER THE RACE ROOM UNTIL AN INVITE MESSAGE IS SENT. Once in the room, be sure to verify your driver specific BOP regulations and begin qualifying with the remaining time available. (Driver specific BOP regulations of last minute entries will be verified after qualifying results are recorded. Any late entry driver with incorrect BOP regulations applied will be disqualified for the race: be sure to verify before making your entry and qualifying)
Solicitation of Primary Grid Spots
In the event a Primary Driver fails to adhere to the Confirmation and attendance policy or chooses to retire from the series, the follow process is used:
1.) The Reserve Driver with the most point scoring events completed within the needed Class will be offered the open spot first. (If tied, it will be offered to those drivers tied; first to reply wins the spot)
2.) If no point scoring Reserves of a needed Class accepts an offered spot, the open spot(s) will be solicited to the remainder of that Class, and then the entire Reserve Group if still not filled. (In this situation, if the driver who accepts the spot is in a different class than the offered open spot, that class will run the added entry and the other an entry down)
**Roster Requirements to Open a 2nd race room to seperate the night by car class to include available Reserves**:
-to encourage continued interest and availability by our Reserve driver groups from both classes, the series will have an attendance requirement to be met before committing to a 2nd race event room to make room for Reserves to race if available.
-A minimum of 14 or more GS Class Drivers (Primary and Reserve combined) must be confirmed attending or available to race by 5pm est on the Thursday before race night.
AND
-A minimum of 10 or more TCR Class Drivers (Primary and Reserve combined) must be confirmed attending or available to race by 5pm est on the Thursday before race night.
-Any less confirmed than the above from either Car Class by the specified time will Default to the original 1 multi class race room based on grid priority and open spots filled as needed.
-Confirmed drivers have until 5pm est of race day to cancel and maintain their primary status. Any confirmed drivers who cancel after this time will forfeit their primary grid spot to a wanting Reserve and will be moved down to the Reserve driver roster.
Race Night CONFIRMATION, ABSENTEE REPORTING, and PARTICIPATION POLICY
Driver "Race Night" confirmation policy
-A Confirmation Reminder Post with ALL drivers tagged will be posted in the main thread as well as a PSN conversation by the Friday of the week before a scheduled Race night
**All Drivers, primary and Reserve may "Early" confirm their attendance or availability at any time after the most recent Event.** (For Reserves, priority will be based on date and time availability was confirmed)
-All drivers tagged must confirm that they "will" or "will not" be racing by 5pm est Thursday (day before race night) to secure their grid spot and/or to adhere to the absentee policy.
-Any Primary drivers who fail to confirm their status for race night by 5pm est Thursday will forfeit grid priority to confirmed Reserve Drivers for the night.
-If any drivers forget to confirm by 5pm est Thursday, and grid spots are still showing open on race night, they may post their intention to race in the thread or via PSN by 9:00pm est (race might) with priority given based on time of post.
-Any left over open grid spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis when the room opens until the grid is full.
-Qualifying starts at 9:15pm est, with the race to start promptly at 9:30pm est.
Absentee and Reporting policy
As a courtesy and a series policy, anyone who knows they will be absent or thinks they will be absent for a race night, please report here in the thread by no later than 5pm est Thursday (day before race day). This will give myself and the Reserve drivers plenty of notice and time to prepare to keep race night on time and fill the grid as much as possible. With a report off, you will forfeit your primary grid spot for the night, however, if your plans change and you can make it last minute, and there are still open spots on the grid, you may proceed to enter and race.
*Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Primary Driver on race night will immediately forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver for the remainder of the season or until a spot re-opens. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and failed to cancel before 5pm est of race day or did not show without notice prior to 5pm est of race day*
**Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Reserve Driver on race night will forfeit the ability to accept a permanent primary grid opening until at least 1 event is attended. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and then did not show without notice prior to 5pm est of race day**
*!Any driver who confirmed attendance for race night and does not make their Race entry by 9:15pm est without prior notice that they will be late (by 9pm est) may be forced to forfeit the grid spot to a standby Reserve Driver for the night if the Reserve Driver enters the room to begin qualifying. The Primary driver must then post in the thread that they forgot/lost track of time/etc to adhere to the no report policy and maintain their primary grid spot for the season!* (No report/no show is grounds to forfeit your primary grid spot for the remainder of the season.)
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE TO MAKE YOUR ENTRY, PLEASE PM ME VIA GTPLANET OR PSN BEFORE 9PM, AND YOUR SPOT WILL BE HELD, or if there are still openings when trying to enter after the 9:15pm cut off, the primary driver may do so and maintain grid priority and begin qualifying for the remainder of the session.
**Also, any primary driver who misses 3 consecutive race nights "with" advanced notice will forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver; or if a Reserve Driver, you will loss any Reserve roster priority obtained when active**
With smartphones, computers, playstations, etc...there should be no reason that any absence could not be reported. Please confirm your status or report your absence as soon as you know.
Race Night Participation Policy
Any drivers that confirm their attendance for Race night are holding a grid spot and committing to a full night of racing. For this series format to function the way it was intended, participation to the end of race night is extremely important. Therefore, any driver who leaves prior to the conclusion of race night will receive -5 Points for the Race Event.
Exceptions:
(If you disconnect during a race, please return to the room and wait out the remainder of that race. This will satisfy the above participation policy.)
[Life does dish out Emergency situations. If this occurs, please exit the race and post the message: "Emergency Exit Needed" before leaving the room.]
Please remember that a grid spot was held for you to race when you confirm attendance, and there may be events later in the season that Reserve drivers want to race and are turned away due to priority being given to the primary drivers. Let's be sure that the grid spots we are holding are being used up for the night.
Thanks Fellas.
Driver "Race Night" confirmation policy
-A Confirmation Reminder Post with ALL drivers tagged will be posted in the main thread as well as a PSN conversation by the Friday of the week before a scheduled Race night
**All Drivers, primary and Reserve may "Early" confirm their attendance or availability at any time after the most recent Event.** (For Reserves, priority will be based on date and time availability was confirmed)
-All drivers tagged must confirm that they "will" or "will not" be racing by 5pm est Thursday (day before race night) to secure their grid spot and/or to adhere to the absentee policy.
-Any Primary drivers who fail to confirm their status for race night by 5pm est Thursday will forfeit grid priority to confirmed Reserve Drivers for the night.
-If any drivers forget to confirm by 5pm est Thursday, and grid spots are still showing open on race night, they may post their intention to race in the thread or via PSN by 9:00pm est (race might) with priority given based on time of post.
-Any left over open grid spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis when the room opens until the grid is full.
-Qualifying starts at 9:15pm est, with the race to start promptly at 9:30pm est.
Absentee and Reporting policy
As a courtesy and a series policy, anyone who knows they will be absent or thinks they will be absent for a race night, please report here in the thread by no later than 5pm est Thursday (day before race day). This will give myself and the Reserve drivers plenty of notice and time to prepare to keep race night on time and fill the grid as much as possible. With a report off, you will forfeit your primary grid spot for the night, however, if your plans change and you can make it last minute, and there are still open spots on the grid, you may proceed to enter and race.
*Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Primary Driver on race night will immediately forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver for the remainder of the season or until a spot re-opens. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and failed to cancel before 5pm est of race day or did not show without notice prior to 5pm est of race day*
**Any "NO REPORT/NO SHOWS" by a Reserve Driver on race night will forfeit the ability to accept a permanent primary grid opening until at least 1 event is attended. This also applies to drivers who confirmed their attendance and then did not show without notice prior to 5pm est of race day**
*!Any driver who confirmed attendance for race night and does not make their Race entry by 9:15pm est without prior notice that they will be late (by 9pm est) may be forced to forfeit the grid spot to a standby Reserve Driver for the night if the Reserve Driver enters the room to begin qualifying. The Primary driver must then post in the thread that they forgot/lost track of time/etc to adhere to the no report policy and maintain their primary grid spot for the season!* (No report/no show is grounds to forfeit your primary grid spot for the remainder of the season.)
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE TO MAKE YOUR ENTRY, PLEASE PM ME VIA GTPLANET OR PSN BEFORE 9PM, AND YOUR SPOT WILL BE HELD, or if there are still openings when trying to enter after the 9:15pm cut off, the primary driver may do so and maintain grid priority and begin qualifying for the remainder of the session.
**Also, any primary driver who misses 3 consecutive race nights "with" advanced notice will forfeit their spot on the primary drivers list to a reserve driver; or if a Reserve Driver, you will loss any Reserve roster priority obtained when active**
With smartphones, computers, playstations, etc...there should be no reason that any absence could not be reported. Please confirm your status or report your absence as soon as you know.
Race Night Participation Policy
Any drivers that confirm their attendance for Race night are holding a grid spot and committing to a full night of racing. For this series format to function the way it was intended, participation to the end of race night is extremely important. Therefore, any driver who leaves prior to the conclusion of race night will receive -5 Points for the Race Event.
Exceptions:
(If you disconnect during a race, please return to the room and wait out the remainder of that race. This will satisfy the above participation policy.)
[Life does dish out Emergency situations. If this occurs, please exit the race and post the message: "Emergency Exit Needed" before leaving the room.]
Please remember that a grid spot was held for you to race when you confirm attendance, and there may be events later in the season that Reserve drivers want to race and are turned away due to priority being given to the primary drivers. Let's be sure that the grid spots we are holding are being used up for the night.
Thanks Fellas.
Exhibition/Testing
-Exhibition Event #2 at Fuji Confirmation Post
-Exhibition Event #3 at Lago Maggiore West on 6/12/20
Season 1
1.) Event #1 at Blue Moon Bay Infield-A, 7/17/20
2.) Event #2 at Laguna Seca on 8/14/20
3.) Event #3 at Barcelona on 9/11/20
4.) Event #4 at Red Bull Ring on 10/9/20
5.) Event #5 at Nurburgring GP on 11/6/20
6.) Event #6 at Lago Maggiore West, on 12/4/20
7.) Event #7 at Dragon Trail Gardens, 1/8/21
8.) Event #8 at Sardegna Track B-II, 2/5/21
9.) Event #9 at Kyoto DP-Y, 3/5/21
10.) Event #10, Autopolis Int'l, 4/9/21
11.) Event #11, Suzuka Circuit, 5/7/21
12.) Event #12, Fuji GT on 6/4/21
-Exhibition Event #2 at Fuji Confirmation Post
-Exhibition Event #3 at Lago Maggiore West on 6/12/20
Season 1
1.) Event #1 at Blue Moon Bay Infield-A, 7/17/20
2.) Event #2 at Laguna Seca on 8/14/20
3.) Event #3 at Barcelona on 9/11/20
4.) Event #4 at Red Bull Ring on 10/9/20
5.) Event #5 at Nurburgring GP on 11/6/20
6.) Event #6 at Lago Maggiore West, on 12/4/20
7.) Event #7 at Dragon Trail Gardens, 1/8/21
8.) Event #8 at Sardegna Track B-II, 2/5/21
9.) Event #9 at Kyoto DP-Y, 3/5/21
10.) Event #10, Autopolis Int'l, 4/9/21
11.) Event #11, Suzuka Circuit, 5/7/21
12.) Event #12, Fuji GT on 6/4/21
3.) Vehicle Information and Regulations Hub
10 Primary GS Class gird spots available
GS Class (with base BOP regulations)
Aston Martin Vantage Gr4 (TAKEN)
387hp (97%)
2976lbs (100%)
0/2 available
1. TEX36/TEX36
2. Rob Brown/no1needs2perish
BMW M4 Gr4. (TAKEN)
414hp (105%)
3159lbs (105%)
0/2 available
1. Roman_GT23
2. GTP_Guido
Corvette C7 Gr4-TAKEN
426hp (103%)
3214hp (108%)
0/2 Available
1. llNovall/ II-NOVA-II
2. nmcp1/ nmcp1
Ford Mustang Gr4
451hp (114%)
3395lbs (110%)
2/2 available
1.
2.
Honda NSX Gr4-
398hp (101%)
3267lbs (109%)
1/2 available
1. Granadier/TPC_Granadier (Reserve)
2.
Mercedes SLS AMG Gr4 TAKEN
415hp (99%)
3120lbs (100%)
0/2 available
1. Noob01_lmdead/ rauljimenez76
2. GTR4MROD
McLaren 650S Gr4-TAKEN
416hp (104%)
3267lbs (114%)
0/2 available
1. Bologna_Duc
2. Harry Rowley (Reserve)
Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport
353hp (93%)
2866lbs (100%)
1/2 available
1. Ice_Warden
2.
6 primary TCR Class grid spots available.
TCR Class
Audi TT Cup 2016
338hp (101%)
2751lbs (111%)
1/4 available
1. Herimopp89 (Reserve)
2. The Afterman/Valkyria61 (Reserve)
3. BossyBruin/BossyBruin (Reserve)
4.
Renault Sport Megane Gr4- TAKEN
335hp (96%)
2740lbs (113%)
0/4 available
1. Moby45/Moby45
2. Phlano099/ Phlano_099
3. RadStewart/ heated_seats (Reserve)
4. Stryker13/ DrSpyderPig (Reserve)
VW Scirrocco Gr4 TAKEN
330hp (92%)
2695lbs (116%)
0/4 available
1. Stelephant
2. JLBowler
3. Fudman420
4. MrDonovan
Announcement for Changing Cars Mid Season
GS Class (with base BOP regulations)
387hp (97%)
2976lbs (100%)
0/2 available
1. TEX36/TEX36
2. Rob Brown/no1needs2perish
414hp (105%)
3159lbs (105%)
0/2 available
1. Roman_GT23
2. GTP_Guido
426hp (103%)
3214hp (108%)
0/2 Available
1. llNovall/ II-NOVA-II
2. nmcp1/ nmcp1
Ford Mustang Gr4
451hp (114%)
3395lbs (110%)
2/2 available
1.
2.
Honda NSX Gr4-
398hp (101%)
3267lbs (109%)
1/2 available
1. Granadier/TPC_Granadier (Reserve)
2.
415hp (99%)
3120lbs (100%)
0/2 available
1. Noob01_lmdead/ rauljimenez76
2. GTR4MROD
416hp (104%)
3267lbs (114%)
0/2 available
1. Bologna_Duc
2. Harry Rowley (Reserve)
Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport
353hp (93%)
2866lbs (100%)
1/2 available
1. Ice_Warden
2.
6 primary TCR Class grid spots available.
TCR Class
Audi TT Cup 2016
338hp (101%)
2751lbs (111%)
1/4 available
1. Herimopp89 (Reserve)
2. The Afterman/Valkyria61 (Reserve)
3. BossyBruin/BossyBruin (Reserve)
4.
335hp (96%)
2740lbs (113%)
0/4 available
1. Moby45/Moby45
2. Phlano099/ Phlano_099
3. RadStewart/ heated_seats (Reserve)
4. Stryker13/ DrSpyderPig (Reserve)
330hp (92%)
2695lbs (116%)
0/4 available
1. Stelephant
2. JLBowler
3. Fudman420
4. MrDonovan
Announcement for Changing Cars Mid Season
GS Class Livery Requirements
Please apply all specific decals/details/number plates in their specific locations as shown in the example pictures below:
-Wheels are to be a motorsport/sportscar styled wheel in standard size (No over sized or non-racecar styled wheels), any color.
-Clear headlight lenses
-Black Windshield banner with white lettering
-Black Spoiler with white lettering
-Team name/logo to be placed high on rear quarter panel.
-Sponsor name/logo to be placed on door/lower to mid quarter panel
-Light Blue Michelin Pilot Cup Challenge number plates with White standard GTSport supplied number font.
-"snailracing.org" decals on A-pillars between front windshield and side windows (hard to see in pics)
-Car Color, graphics, and all remaining details are open for your creative freedom. (No inappropriate graphics/decals)
-additonal contingency sponsor decals are allowed (no contradicting brands of same item, oil, tire, etc)
TCR Class Livery Requirements
Please apply all specific decals/details/number plates in their specific locations as shown in the example pictures below:
-Wheels are to be a motorsport/sportscar styled wheel in standard size (No over sized or non-racecar styled wheels), any color.
-Yellow headlight lenses
-White Windshield banner with black lettering
-White Spoiler with black lettering
-Team name/logo to be placed high on rear quarter panel.
-Sponsor name/logo to be placed on door/lower to mid quarter panel
-Yellow Michelin Pilot Cup Challenge number plates with light blue standard GTSport supplied number font.
-snailracing.org" decals on A-pillars between front windshield and side windows (hard to see in pics)
-Car Color, graphics, and all remaining details are open for your creative freedom. (No inappropriate graphics/decals)
-additonal contingency sponsor decals are allowed (no contradicting brands of same item, oil, tire, etc)
Please apply all specific decals/details/number plates in their specific locations as shown in the example pictures below:
-Wheels are to be a motorsport/sportscar styled wheel in standard size (No over sized or non-racecar styled wheels), any color.
-Clear headlight lenses
-Black Windshield banner with white lettering
-Black Spoiler with white lettering
-Team name/logo to be placed high on rear quarter panel.
-Sponsor name/logo to be placed on door/lower to mid quarter panel
-Light Blue Michelin Pilot Cup Challenge number plates with White standard GTSport supplied number font.
-"snailracing.org" decals on A-pillars between front windshield and side windows (hard to see in pics)
-Car Color, graphics, and all remaining details are open for your creative freedom. (No inappropriate graphics/decals)
-additonal contingency sponsor decals are allowed (no contradicting brands of same item, oil, tire, etc)
TCR Class Livery Requirements
Please apply all specific decals/details/number plates in their specific locations as shown in the example pictures below:
-Wheels are to be a motorsport/sportscar styled wheel in standard size (No over sized or non-racecar styled wheels), any color.
-Yellow headlight lenses
-White Windshield banner with black lettering
-White Spoiler with black lettering
-Team name/logo to be placed high on rear quarter panel.
-Sponsor name/logo to be placed on door/lower to mid quarter panel
-Yellow Michelin Pilot Cup Challenge number plates with light blue standard GTSport supplied number font.
-snailracing.org" decals on A-pillars between front windshield and side windows (hard to see in pics)
-Car Color, graphics, and all remaining details are open for your creative freedom. (No inappropriate graphics/decals)
-additonal contingency sponsor decals are allowed (no contradicting brands of same item, oil, tire, etc)
ALL DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR FINAL RENDERED LIVERY FOR SERIES APPROVAL
Priano's Garage
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/praianos-gt-sport-garage.380262/
MINKIHL Garage
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/minkihl-setups-new-golf-1-gti.363843/
Jeje Garage
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...une-garage-updates-regurlaly-09-11-18.361318/
Main GT Sport Tuning Page (gtplanet.net) with multiple resources
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/board/gts-tuning.425/
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/praianos-gt-sport-garage.380262/
MINKIHL Garage
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/minkihl-setups-new-golf-1-gti.363843/
Jeje Garage
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...une-garage-updates-regurlaly-09-11-18.361318/
Main GT Sport Tuning Page (gtplanet.net) with multiple resources
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/board/gts-tuning.425/
4.) Rules of Engagement/Caution Procedures
In this section are rules and track etiquette pertaining to Multi-Class racing: when to race and when to concede, and proper ways to do so.
GS Class race cars out power and out perform TCR Class race cars in just about every category: power, cornering, and outright speed. Depending on the track, pace per lap can vary from 2.0-4.0 seconds from one class to the other. Drivers from both classes must consider the differences in acceleration, cornering speeds, and especially differences in braking distances.
Use the following rules and guidelines during races in traffic.
GS Class Rules
GS Class rules are rather simple:
*GS Class race cars may pass or attempt to pass slower TCR traffic at anytime, anywhere on track, so long as it can be done cleanly, safely, and without incident.
**Contact must be avoided at all times. (Pick your spots and set up to pass in the safest and easiest places such as straightaways whenever possible.)
***Under no circumstance should a GS car barge, push, or bump harass a TCR car out of the way.
****Flashing headlights are acceptable to signal an attempt to pass is eminent.
TCR Class Rules
TCR cars racing alone or outside of 1 second of a same class car, the following pertains:
*Never block or hold up a faster GS Class car for any reason in this circumstance. (TCR Drivers are encouraged to simply hold/maintain their line...no need to lift)
**If/when headlights flashed or approached by a GS car, yield the position as safely and as soon as possible as stated below:
a.) When yielding on a straightaway, GENTLY pull off the racing line and let the approaching GS Car(s) pass safely. (Not required to lift)
b.) When being approached by a GS car at the entry of a corner, mid corner, or corner exit: do not make any sudden or abrupt changes in your racing line. Simply hold your line.
TCR Class Cars engaged in close quarters battle (side by side or within 1 second of a same class car), the follow pertains:
*TCR Class drivers are encouraged to race and battle hard for their positions, therefore they are not required to yield position to advancing GS cars in any way. (Flashing headlights from a GS car is to be interpreted as a warning that a pass attempt is coming). NO NEED TO YIELD, but DO NOT BLOCK)
*Example scenarios:
-Example 1 (in corner)
2 TCR cars engaged in a battle going through any part of a corner and being approached by 2 battling GS Cars:
*Race your race and maintain your lines through the corner, but just be aware of their attempts and place on track. (GS cars may pass, but must do so cleanly and safely, avoiding contact)
Example 2 (Straight away)
Battling TCR cars may choose any line into, through, or on the exit of any corner. Once onto the straight away and drag racing or drafting:
* TCR cars may still choose their desired line (allowed 1 racing move per normal rules), again, being aware of advancing GS cars.
**As it is not required, it is encouraged that battling TCR drivers maintain their racing line, or even race off the racing line on a straight away to allow the faster GS cars an easy pass while still being able race. (Better to let them get by so the focus can be on your in-class battle)
***If in doubt, simply hold your line.
Hopefully this section has given some definition to cross classing passing situations.
If any drivers have questions in any way, please ask and get clarification before the season starts. Better to have clear insights than not be sure.
GS Class race cars out power and out perform TCR Class race cars in just about every category: power, cornering, and outright speed. Depending on the track, pace per lap can vary from 2.0-4.0 seconds from one class to the other. Drivers from both classes must consider the differences in acceleration, cornering speeds, and especially differences in braking distances.
Use the following rules and guidelines during races in traffic.
GS Class Rules
GS Class rules are rather simple:
*GS Class race cars may pass or attempt to pass slower TCR traffic at anytime, anywhere on track, so long as it can be done cleanly, safely, and without incident.
**Contact must be avoided at all times. (Pick your spots and set up to pass in the safest and easiest places such as straightaways whenever possible.)
***Under no circumstance should a GS car barge, push, or bump harass a TCR car out of the way.
****Flashing headlights are acceptable to signal an attempt to pass is eminent.
TCR Class Rules
TCR cars racing alone or outside of 1 second of a same class car, the following pertains:
*Never block or hold up a faster GS Class car for any reason in this circumstance. (TCR Drivers are encouraged to simply hold/maintain their line...no need to lift)
**If/when headlights flashed or approached by a GS car, yield the position as safely and as soon as possible as stated below:
a.) When yielding on a straightaway, GENTLY pull off the racing line and let the approaching GS Car(s) pass safely. (Not required to lift)
b.) When being approached by a GS car at the entry of a corner, mid corner, or corner exit: do not make any sudden or abrupt changes in your racing line. Simply hold your line.
TCR Class Cars engaged in close quarters battle (side by side or within 1 second of a same class car), the follow pertains:
*TCR Class drivers are encouraged to race and battle hard for their positions, therefore they are not required to yield position to advancing GS cars in any way. (Flashing headlights from a GS car is to be interpreted as a warning that a pass attempt is coming). NO NEED TO YIELD, but DO NOT BLOCK)
*Example scenarios:
-Example 1 (in corner)
2 TCR cars engaged in a battle going through any part of a corner and being approached by 2 battling GS Cars:
*Race your race and maintain your lines through the corner, but just be aware of their attempts and place on track. (GS cars may pass, but must do so cleanly and safely, avoiding contact)
Example 2 (Straight away)
Battling TCR cars may choose any line into, through, or on the exit of any corner. Once onto the straight away and drag racing or drafting:
* TCR cars may still choose their desired line (allowed 1 racing move per normal rules), again, being aware of advancing GS cars.
**As it is not required, it is encouraged that battling TCR drivers maintain their racing line, or even race off the racing line on a straight away to allow the faster GS cars an easy pass while still being able race. (Better to let them get by so the focus can be on your in-class battle)
***If in doubt, simply hold your line.
Hopefully this section has given some definition to cross classing passing situations.
If any drivers have questions in any way, please ask and get clarification before the season starts. Better to have clear insights than not be sure.
Yellow Flag/Cautions Process
Since this series will be a (2) 40 minute race format, we will be instituting a "Called Caution/Yellow Flag" feature to regroup the field in the event of an incident. (1 Caution available for each Race)
The following processes and rules will apply:
1.) ALL Drivers must enter and remain in the 16 driver party chat whether they have a Mic or not. (Chat audio will come through your monitor/tv for those without a headset.)
2.) Mics must be muted at all times, Except:
a.) When a driver verbally requests a caution/yellow flag, or
b.) When the Host/Race Director grants and calls the "Full Course Caution", or directions during Caution (Green this lap, etc)
*NO OTHER VERBAL CONVERSATION IS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE*
3.) Drivers should continue racing until the Host/Race Director verbally calls out:
"Full Course Caution"
4.) Single Car accidents or "off-tracks" are not permitted to request a Caution at any time. (This can be cause for distraction and will be met with a penalty assessed post race)
5.) At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.
6.) ALL drivers must slow to 65-70 mph, single file, and avoid any contact with other cars.
7.) A maximum of (1) Cautions/Yellow Flags per Race will be afforded. (If there are incidents after a caution was granted, we will stay Green Flag.)
8.) NO PIT STOP. This is a regrouping caution only.
9.) The Caution period will be the remainder of the lap when the Caution was granted and 1 complete lap.
How to Call for a Caution:
(At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.)
1.) Verbally over Mic, say: "Caution Requested, by (your name)"
OR:
if No Mic, text in the chat box: "cr" or "Caution"
(If no response from the Host/Race Director within 10 seconds, request again)
2.) Host/Race Director will respond:
"Full Course Caution" when acknowledged.
(Drivers should continue to race until the Caution is acknowledged and issued)
Play by Play Process during a "Full Course Caution"
Once "Full Course Caution" is called:
1.) The Overall race leader becomes our pace car and is to gently slow to 65-70 mph, with all drivers catching up and slowing to the 65-70 mph pace speed, single file and in the position they were in when the Caution was issued
2.) Overall Race Leader is to pace the field for the remainder of the lap when the Caution was issued and 1 complete lap.
3.) All drivers are expected to be grouped up by the start of the final sector during the complete lap.
(Race Director will announce "Track Green at Starting Line"
4.) At the end of the "complete" lap, exiting the final corner, the leader will maintain the 65-70mph pace speed and all drivers should be ready on approach to the start/finish line.
5.) Track is back to Green Flag when the leading car clears the start/finish line.
SPECIAL NOTE:
In the event a Caution is requested and granted, and the Classes are not yet mixed together, the leader of each class will bring their respective class to pace speed 70mph. The leader of the GS Class will be directed to maintain a gap close to that of when the Caution was called and may be asked by the race director to slow the GS Class if too close to the TCR to create an additional gap before the restart. All special directions will be made over the party chat.
Since this series will be a (2) 40 minute race format, we will be instituting a "Called Caution/Yellow Flag" feature to regroup the field in the event of an incident. (1 Caution available for each Race)
The following processes and rules will apply:
1.) ALL Drivers must enter and remain in the 16 driver party chat whether they have a Mic or not. (Chat audio will come through your monitor/tv for those without a headset.)
2.) Mics must be muted at all times, Except:
a.) When a driver verbally requests a caution/yellow flag, or
b.) When the Host/Race Director grants and calls the "Full Course Caution", or directions during Caution (Green this lap, etc)
*NO OTHER VERBAL CONVERSATION IS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE*
3.) Drivers should continue racing until the Host/Race Director verbally calls out:
"Full Course Caution"
4.) Single Car accidents or "off-tracks" are not permitted to request a Caution at any time. (This can be cause for distraction and will be met with a penalty assessed post race)
5.) At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.
6.) ALL drivers must slow to 65-70 mph, single file, and avoid any contact with other cars.
7.) A maximum of (1) Cautions/Yellow Flags per Race will be afforded. (If there are incidents after a caution was granted, we will stay Green Flag.)
8.) NO PIT STOP. This is a regrouping caution only.
9.) The Caution period will be the remainder of the lap when the Caution was granted and 1 complete lap.
How to Call for a Caution:
(At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.)
1.) Verbally over Mic, say: "Caution Requested, by (your name)"
OR:
if No Mic, text in the chat box: "cr" or "Caution"
(If no response from the Host/Race Director within 10 seconds, request again)
2.) Host/Race Director will respond:
"Full Course Caution" when acknowledged.
(Drivers should continue to race until the Caution is acknowledged and issued)
Play by Play Process during a "Full Course Caution"
Once "Full Course Caution" is called:
1.) The Overall race leader becomes our pace car and is to gently slow to 65-70 mph, with all drivers catching up and slowing to the 65-70 mph pace speed, single file and in the position they were in when the Caution was issued
2.) Overall Race Leader is to pace the field for the remainder of the lap when the Caution was issued and 1 complete lap.
3.) All drivers are expected to be grouped up by the start of the final sector during the complete lap.
(Race Director will announce "Track Green at Starting Line"
4.) At the end of the "complete" lap, exiting the final corner, the leader will maintain the 65-70mph pace speed and all drivers should be ready on approach to the start/finish line.
5.) Track is back to Green Flag when the leading car clears the start/finish line.
SPECIAL NOTE:
In the event a Caution is requested and granted, and the Classes are not yet mixed together, the leader of each class will bring their respective class to pace speed 70mph. The leader of the GS Class will be directed to maintain a gap close to that of when the Caution was called and may be asked by the race director to slow the GS Class if too close to the TCR to create an additional gap before the restart. All special directions will be made over the party chat.
5.) Penalty Reporting and Information Hub
Drivers may file incidents after the last race on Friday race night to Monday at 11:59pm est of the same weekend.
Penalty filing instructions
-Submit your incident(s) by filing via pm to the Chief Steward, all supporting stewards, and the offending driver by including the information listed below.
List of Stewards and Volunteers
II-NOVA-II (Chief Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
Incident filing PM's must include the following in this order for each incident to be accepted:
*Tag: Stewards and Driver you are filing against
*Conversation Title: "Your PSN ID": IR filed against "PSN ID of driver you are filing on"
*Include the following information in the report:
-PSN name of the driver being filed against
-Your PSN name
-Race Number the incident occurred (Race 1,2,3)
-the lap number that the incident occurred
-the time the incident occurred (Use time posted in the middle of the screen)
-description of the incident being filed
(Multiple offenses filed on the same driver may be included in the same group PM)
The offending driver may plead his/her side within the group pm by 8pm est Monday, 10 days after the night Raced.
After the 1 week rebuttle period has ended,(Monday 8pm of Race weekend to the following Monday at 8pm) the Chief Steward and/or any support stewards will review all incidents filed and submit a ruling in the respective incident group pm by 6pm Friday of the next race event.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD AN INCIDENT BE FILED OR DISCUSSED IN THE MAIN THREAD, IN RACE, OR THE INGAME LOBBY. IF THIS OCCURS, A MANDATORY UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT PENALTY OF UP TO 50 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SEASON'S TOTAL, AND POSSIBLY A 2 EVENT SUSPENSION FROM THE SERIES AT THE STEWARD's DECISION AND DISCRETION
Penalty filing instructions
-Submit your incident(s) by filing via pm to the Chief Steward, all supporting stewards, and the offending driver by including the information listed below.
List of Stewards and Volunteers
II-NOVA-II (Chief Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
(Steward)
Incident filing PM's must include the following in this order for each incident to be accepted:
*Tag: Stewards and Driver you are filing against
*Conversation Title: "Your PSN ID": IR filed against "PSN ID of driver you are filing on"
*Include the following information in the report:
-PSN name of the driver being filed against
-Your PSN name
-Race Number the incident occurred (Race 1,2,3)
-the lap number that the incident occurred
-the time the incident occurred (Use time posted in the middle of the screen)
-description of the incident being filed
(Multiple offenses filed on the same driver may be included in the same group PM)
The offending driver may plead his/her side within the group pm by 8pm est Monday, 10 days after the night Raced.
After the 1 week rebuttle period has ended,(Monday 8pm of Race weekend to the following Monday at 8pm) the Chief Steward and/or any support stewards will review all incidents filed and submit a ruling in the respective incident group pm by 6pm Friday of the next race event.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD AN INCIDENT BE FILED OR DISCUSSED IN THE MAIN THREAD, IN RACE, OR THE INGAME LOBBY. IF THIS OCCURS, A MANDATORY UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT PENALTY OF UP TO 50 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SEASON'S TOTAL, AND POSSIBLY A 2 EVENT SUSPENSION FROM THE SERIES AT THE STEWARD's DECISION AND DISCRETION
The Stewards will be utilizing the penalty guidelines set up and used within the Snail Spec Racing Series. Follow the link below for:
Penalty judging Guidlines
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630811
All Stewards are to review a replay of an incident in question and reply to the PM with their opinion as to what "Level" the incident falls under, and a recommended point value within selected level to deduct.
*The Chief Steward will make a final review of all incidents filed, taking into account any rebuttals and the other Steward's grading of the incidents and will make a final ruling for issuing penalty points.
**Please Note: If the Chief Steward deems, in any way, the lead driver lost control, and the chase driver attempts to brake or evade, but still makes contact, no penalty may be issued at the Chief Steward's discretion. **
At a 10 week season's end, the results sheet will be reviewed for each driver. All repeat offenders of the rules of this league will be reviewed by the Chief Steward and Steward Corp on a severity and case by case basis. If the review reflects a consistency or lack of improvement, the Chief Steward may recommend removal from the series by a peer to peer judgement .
Penalty points will be shown in the Overall Season Standings Scoresheet and will be deducted from the event score it was recieved and from following event scores until cleared.
Penalty judging Guidlines
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630811
All Stewards are to review a replay of an incident in question and reply to the PM with their opinion as to what "Level" the incident falls under, and a recommended point value within selected level to deduct.
*The Chief Steward will make a final review of all incidents filed, taking into account any rebuttals and the other Steward's grading of the incidents and will make a final ruling for issuing penalty points.
**Please Note: If the Chief Steward deems, in any way, the lead driver lost control, and the chase driver attempts to brake or evade, but still makes contact, no penalty may be issued at the Chief Steward's discretion. **
At a 10 week season's end, the results sheet will be reviewed for each driver. All repeat offenders of the rules of this league will be reviewed by the Chief Steward and Steward Corp on a severity and case by case basis. If the review reflects a consistency or lack of improvement, the Chief Steward may recommend removal from the series by a peer to peer judgement .
Penalty points will be shown in the Overall Season Standings Scoresheet and will be deducted from the event score it was recieved and from following event scores until cleared.
This series will be adhering to the following linked OLR and good racecraft guidelines when deciding fault for any reported incidents.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630786. **
**Note: Disregard Snail OLR, Section 14: "Incident Reporting Instructions". This Series will have it's own Reporting policy and Instructions in the tabs below**
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630786. **
**Note: Disregard Snail OLR, Section 14: "Incident Reporting Instructions". This Series will have it's own Reporting policy and Instructions in the tabs below**
To be linked
6.) Race Event Media and Post Race Reports (Photos and Videos)
7.) Calendar
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