VRR Coca-Cola IndyCar Series--Round 09 at Sugo on 11 August 2018PS4

[LITTLEBLACKO]

@jake2013guy @FutureF1 @Chad151515 @Ax4xGearHead @GTRacer22 @nascarfan1400 @RACECAR @Soullock27 @Eh Team @FireEmblem10 @DcrRaikkonen A few points I want to make with this post.

1) For those that aren't on the VRR Discord, this new update refuses to load past the main menu for my primary account. So until that's fixed, please add AngelOfFire813 as that will be the account I'll be racing on Project CARS 2 with for the time being.
2) There's also a poll in this thread to determine whether or not tuning should be a thing or not and to what extent. Please let your voice be heard as I am starting to put the rulebook for this series together.
3) I am still looking for both a race director and race broadcaster for this series. I created a VRR_TV PSN account specifically for the purpose of streaming and recording VRR events.
4) As of right now, there are 12 drivers signed up for this series for the first season. I'm not quite to the point of allowing oval only entries, but with update improving the game in a lot of areas, things are finally feeling good. So I'll ask a few more people to see if they possibly want to join in either as a driver, or in the aforementioned roles of director and broadcaster. @WKK3 @introsp3ctive @catamount39 @Leadfoot530 @LITTLEBLACKO @Whitetail @rcb929

I'll be reserve in the #6

 

[Eva]

I'll be reserve in the #6

The Preferred Freezer cars are already reserved by Team Elite so you'd have to take that up with them.

 

[LITTLEBLACKO]

The Preferred Freezer cars are already reserved by Team Elite so you'd have to take that up with them.

How about the 3

 

[Eva]

How about the 3

That works. Still need to reserve team name.

 

[LITTLEBLACKO]

That works. Still need to reserve team name.

Apex Racing Team

 

[Eva]

Adjusted the calendar and backed it up just a bit. Still need to find a full time race director and maybe a couple more full time entries.

 

[Eva]

Added most of the supplemental regulations to the OP, including race day procedure. Everyone please confirm whether the time of day works or not. Also pointing out two things.
1) After doing testing, most of the people on VRR's Discord voted in favor of keeping the default tuning in place. There was a overwhelming sentiment that a very specific few would have an undeniable advantage.
2) Still looking for both full time entries, and now accepting entries for just the ovals, and just the road course events.
Allied Forces-Honda
#28: Ax4xGearHead (USA)/DHL @Ax4xGearHead
Black Rose Racing-Honda
#7: AngelOfFire813 (USA)/Doom @Eva
Cat Devil Racing-Honda
#98: GTP_RACECAR (USA)/NAPA @RACECAR
CTR Motorsports-Honda
#5: The_Eh_Team_43 (CAN)/Arrow @Eh Team
Genki Racing Project-Honda
#14: WeatherSystems (USA)/ABC Supply Co. @FireEmblem10
Razgriz Racing-Chevrolet
#10: nascarfan1400 (USA)/NTT Data @nascarfan1400
Scuderia Rabia Furiosa-Chevrolet
#11: GTP_Crim (USA)/Hydroxycut @DcrRaikkonen
SLG Racing-Honda
#27: Soullock27 (USA)/Snapple @Soullock27
TBD-Chevrolet
#22: GTP_GTRacer22 (USA)/Menard's @GTRacer22
Team Elite-Chevrolet
#20: Chadbaseball15 (USA)/Fuzzy's Vodka @Chad151515
#21: FutureF1 (USA)/Preferred Freezer @FutureF1
Wilson Racing-Honda
#19: RacingAtHome (GBR)/Boy Scouts of America @jake2013guy

Reserve Entries
Apex Racing Team-Chevrolet
#3: LITTLEBLACKO932 (AUS)/Pennzoil @LITTLEBLACKO

 

[jake2013guy]

Can confirm time is great for me.

 

[Eva]

Confirming this series is going ahead. In game voice chat has been made a lot better, so the need for a race director is reduced significantly.

 

[Leadfoot530]

Leadfoot
Car: #61 Pirtek Team Murray
Team: Dead Last Racing (DLR for short)

Just signing up as a reserve as I'm assuming I'll be working most Saturdays. Definitely won't make it this weekend.

Need anything else, just ask.

 

[Chad151515]

Will try to make as many races as possible. Between the 8 leagues I help run and our IndyCar league going Friday IDK if I will have much time. I will try to make as many as possible though.

 

[Eva]

Will try to make as many races as possible. Between the 8 leagues I help run and our IndyCar league going Friday IDK if I will have much time. I will try to make as many as possible though.

You'll be moved to the list of part time entries, just as a precaution then.

 

[Eva]

@DGTR @catamount39 @Kross24 interested in this?

 

[Eva]

Texas is this weekend, for those unfamiliar with VRR procedure, please confirm whether or not you can attend the race.
1: #7: BRRT_Angel (Host)
2: #5: The_Eh_Team_43 @Eh Team
3: #10: nascarfan1400 @nascarfan1400
4: #11: GTP_Crim @DcrRaikkonen
5: #12: kross_24 @Kross24
6: #14: WeatherSystems @FireEmblem10
7: #19: RacingAtHome @jake2013guy
8: #21: FutureF1 @FutureF1
9: #22: GTP_GTRacer22 @GTRacer22
10: #98: GTP_RACECAR @RACECAR
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Reserve: #3: LITTLEBLACKO932 @LITTLEBLACKO
Reserve: #20: Chadbaseball15 @Chad151515
Reserve: #27: Soullock27
Reserve: #61: Leadfoot530

 

[jake2013guy]

Can confirm.

 

[RACECAR]

In. Will inform you otherwise, but count me in.

 

[nascarfan1400]

Should be there.

 

[DGTR]

I'll run. Just need to know the timing.

 

[Chad151515]

Sorry, Struggling to find the time. What time tomorrow?

 

[Eva]

I'll run. Just need to know the timing.

Sorry, Struggling to find the time. What time tomorrow?

All needed information is locatable in the OP.

3.1. Race lobbies will open at 3:00 p.m. Eastern U.S. time with 30 minutes of last minute warm up practice.
3.2. Qualifying will follow the warmup session, with ovals and road courses utilizing different qualifying procedures.
3.2.1. Road course qualifying will be a 20 minute session, starting at 3:30 p.m. Eastern U.S. time, where all competitors are running at the same time on track.
3.2.2. Qualifying for the oval events at Texas and Indianapolis will be different, with qualifying being set to a longer time span. Drivers will do qualifying runs with all other competitors on pit lane during that time. Each driver gets 2 warm up laps, followed by 4 flying laps, before coming into pit lane. If a driver crashes during their attempt or waves off their attempt, they will not be given a second chance to qualify for the event. The order in which qualifying attempts will be made will be determined by points standings.
3.2.3. Competitors that are not in the lobby by the start of qualifying will not be permitted to set a time and will start at the rear of the field.
3.2.4. Competitors that miss qualifying entirely, unless given a waiver by the series organizer, will not be permitted to start the race.
3.3. Once qualifying has concluded, the race will proceed, with a manual formation lap to get the field lined up properly.
3.3.1. For road course events, the field will remain single file until they reach the final sector, in which they will go double file, with pole position and odd numbered starting positions to the inside in relation to turn 1's direction. Pace speed will be 62 miles per hour/100 kilometers per hour. The race will go green at the game's discretion.
3.3.2. For oval events at Texas, the field will go double file on the back stretch, with pole and odd numbered positions to the left, even numbered on the right. The race will go green at the game's discretion.
3.3.3. For the Indianapolis 500, the race will feature 4 pace laps, with the field lining up three abreast on the back stretch for the third pace lap. The first formation lap will be run at 75 miles per hour, the second lap will be run at 85 miles per hour, the third lap will be run at 95 miles per hour, and the fourth lap will be run at 105 miles per hour. The race will go green at the pole sitter's discretion exiting turn 4 at the end of the fourth formation lap.
3.3.4. Tire warming will not be allowed once the field begins to go two or three abreast. Each instance of tire warming will be met with a 1 lap penalty. Drivers that give other drivers damage through tire warming or brake testing will be disqualified and given a one race suspension.
3.3.5. Cars that are damaged on the formation lap will pull out of line, drop to the rear, and enter pit lane for repairs. They may not pass the field at any time to go to pit lane.
3.3.6. Competitors that disconnect on a formation lap will be listed as a DNS, or Did Not Start, and will receive no points.

 

[Kross24]

PSN ID: kross_24
Nation: PR
Team Name: LTM Motorsports
Car Number: #12
Primary Sponsor on Livery: Verizon

So is the stock setup correct, only the amount of fuel can be adjusted then or is that also restricted to a specific number?

 

[Eva]

PSN ID: kross_24
Nation: PR
Team Name: LTM Motorsports
Car Number: #12
Primary Sponsor on Livery: Verizon

So is the stock setup correct, only the amount of fuel can be adjusted then or is that also restricted to a specific number?

There isn't a limit on pit strategy. Several pit stops will be needed.

 

[Eva]

Last minute check for attendance later today. Lobby opens at 3:00 p.m. Eastern U.S. time.
1: #7: BRRT_Angel (Host)
2: #5: The_Eh_Team_43 @Eh Team
3: #10: nascarfan1400 @nascarfan1400
4: #11: GTP_Crim @DcrRaikkonen
5: #12: kross_24 @Kross24
6: #14: WeatherSystems @FireEmblem10
7: #19: RacingAtHome @jake2013guy
8: #21: FutureF1 @FutureF1
9: #22: GTP_GTRacer22 @GTRacer22
10: #98: GTP_RACECAR @RACECAR
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Reserve: #3: LITTLEBLACKO932 @LITTLEBLACKO
Reserve: #20: Chadbaseball15 @Chad151515
Reserve: #27: Soullock27
Reserve: #61: Leadfoot530

Some things I want to emphasize coming into the first race of the season, particularly on the ovals.
1) There aren't any bonus points for leading a lap. There's no reason to be trying for three wide on lap 5 out of 200.
2) Pit entry will be tricky. I'd advice severe caution when doing so.
3) Out of consideration of the time that may be utilized in the race itself, qualifying for this Texas race will no longer be single car runs, but a 15 minute group qualifying session. I don't feel quite comfortable yet with instituting the single car runs, and hope to test them out better before the Indy 500 Qualifying day.

 

[GTRacer22]

Confirming.

 

[Eh Team]

Confirming.

 

[jake2013guy]

3) Out of consideration of the time that may be utilized in the race itself, qualifying for this Texas race will no longer be single car runs, but a 15 minute group qualifying session. I don't feel quite comfortable yet with instituting the single car runs, and hope to test them out better before the Indy 500 Qualifying day.

Maybe it's better to test it out in a competitive situation. That way, you can refine it for Indy.

1) There aren't any bonus points for leading a lap. There's no reason to be trying for three wide on lap 5 out of 200.

Apart from spectacle obviously.

 

[Eva]

Maybe it's better to test it out in a competitive situation. That way, you can refine it for Indy.


Apart from spectacle obviously.

Indy will be a completely different process altogether, so I'm not really going to learn anything for or from Indy.

 

[GTRacer22]

For me, it’s a good thing that today was just practice for Indy.

 

[jake2013guy]

For me, it’s a good thing that today was just practice for Indy.

Ok Scott Goodyear.

 

[Eva]

Ok Scott Goodyear.

Eddie Cheever*