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- BrandonW77
THIS HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A FULL 4 WEEK POINTS SERIES.
LINK: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/tune-free-racing-cup-bmw-gt-spec-challenge.301952/
Inspired by the upcoming 52nd running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona I will be hosting a 1.24 hour race at Daytona Road Course featuring the endurance spec BMW M3 GT race cars. The car selection will consist of three race cars, the E92 M3 (BMW Motorsport) '10, M3 GT (BMW Motorsport) '11 and the M3 GT2 Base Model '11, all in stock form (no tuning) at 577pp on Sports Soft tires. The cars run identical lap times and drivers are free to choose whichever car they want, however I do hope we will have a nice variety on the grid and not everyone picking the same car so please review the registration list and try to pick one of the least selected models.
NOTE: You must first purchase or do an arcade mode race with the M3 GT '11 before the M3 GT2 Base Model '11 appears in the dealership.
RACE FORMAT
The race will last 1.24 hours, or about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and will feature a full day-night-day cycle just as the original Rolex 24. We will have approx 25 minutes of daylight, 35 minutes of darkness and 15 minutes of daylight. We will use light damage and one pitstop will be necessary as you will run out of fuel around lap 30. Because standing starts on the banking will likely result in cars spinning out we are going to do one parade lap and have a rolling start. After the countdown ends everyone will pull away and stay in order cruising at 80mph. Do not weave around and do not overtake during the parade lap. The race will go green when the leaders cross the start/finish line (all drivers can accelerate when the leaders cross the line). All drivers will be expected to adhere to the GTP Online Racing Rules & Regulations as well as the Golden Rule of online racing which says if you cause someone to wreck you will slow and give them their position back. This is for clean racers and not a demolition derby.
NOTE TO ALL DRIVERS: When exiting the pits please use the access road and enter the track after the turn 1/2 complex. DO NOT exit straight into turn 1.
RACE SCHEDULE
The race will be on Saturday, January 18th at 3pm EST (GMT-5) in a Friends Only room so you must send a Friend Request on PSN to BrandonW77 in order to attend.
I will open the room around 2pm EST for free practice, we will do about 20 minutes of night practice and 20 minutes of day practice so everyone can adapt to the differing scenarios. At 3pm EST we will begin the qualifier which will last 10 minutes so everyone should get at least 4-5 flying laps. We will utilize the "race alone" feature (other cars will be invisible) so we all get clean laps with no traffic issues.
There will be an open practice/test session on Saturday, January 4th at 3pm EST in a Friends Only room.
Qualifier: Yes
Qualifier Setting: Race Alone
Race Length: 41 laps/~1 Hour 15 Minutes
Number of Drivers: 14 max
Damage: Light
Visual Damage: Off
Penalties: Off
Slipstream: Real
Grip: Real
Tire/Fuel Wear: Normal
Boost: Off
Aids: Disabled except for ABS
Tuning: Prohibited (you can adjust brake bias)
Tires: Sports Soft
Pitstops: Not mandatory but one will be necessary for fuel as one tank only lasts 30 laps.
Weather: Off
Time Cycle: In-game start time 08:00, 24 progression
Qualifier Setting: Race Alone
Race Length: 41 laps/~1 Hour 15 Minutes
Number of Drivers: 14 max
Damage: Light
Visual Damage: Off
Penalties: Off
Slipstream: Real
Grip: Real
Tire/Fuel Wear: Normal
Boost: Off
Aids: Disabled except for ABS
Tuning: Prohibited (you can adjust brake bias)
Tires: Sports Soft
Pitstops: Not mandatory but one will be necessary for fuel as one tank only lasts 30 laps.
Weather: Off
Time Cycle: In-game start time 08:00, 24 progression
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