The thing is, it's not just about NASCAR, it's that I watch it every week at my Grandparents watching it with my Grandpa. I'm not gonna change his schedule and my schedule just so I can run a league race. To be honest, I would of taken other racing series schedules into consideration and ran these races at a different time.
My problem is that I have no other time slot available for that. Saturdays are an automatic no, Fridays are out of question as well. I either have work or school the other four days of the week. I either bump the races up earlier in the morning (based on Hardy's amazing AUEC experiment, I know that the idea will also not work) or run them in the exact same timeslot Formula Cup/CTCS/Whatever else Hardy crams into that evening slot, which will cut a lot of you in the middle.
As for that, I will be more committed to you're league's, than his. Seeiifings track record with leagues, I don't expect these to finish. I would like to be pleasantly surprised. But do not expect it. So overlap with his, whatever. I'll be able to make them if they're earlier. Or later.
It's a family thing for mine as well. My dad, brother and I, that's what we do.
As for that, I will be more committed to you're league's, than his. Seeiifings track record with leagues, I don't expect these to finish. I would like to be pleasantly surprised. But do not expect it. So overlap with his, whatever. I'll be able to make them if they're earlier. Or later.
Here's the issue. He moved around a lot of things to avoid clashing with me, trobes, or anyone else of relative significance. I was the one to give him the advice of starting it later after everything's settled. I'm not about to rob him, especially when I have an interest in the series too.
Virtual Reality Racing (VRR) is a small organization focused on bringing the best, most realistic virtual racing around without the hassle of jumping through hoops like in other places. We look to provide exciting, close, and clean racing in what we produce. The primary series for Virtual Reality Racing is the Super GT Series. Both the GT500 and GT300 classes are used in a multi class format for our timed endurance events. Our races are 90 minutes with 15 minute qualifying, so these events aren't for the light hearted. Below you will see our regulations, rules, and other guidelines of information.
Season One Car Regulations
GT500 Approved Cars/Power/Weight/Max. Use
Honda NSX GT500/480 hp./1,150 kg/2 cars Honda HSV-010 GT/490 hp./1,100 kg/3 cars
Nissan GT-R GT500/485 hp./1,100 kg 3 cars Nissan Z GT500/475 hp./1,100 kg/2 cars
Lexus SC430 GT500/500 hp./1,100 kg 3 cars
Toyota Supra GT500/500 hp./1,100 kg/2 cars
McLaren F1 GTR/425 hp./1,100 kg/2 cars LIVERY NOTE: All cars in the GT500 class must be base models. Stealth models and livery versions are not allowed. All number decals must be Option D. TURBO BAN: No GT500 class cars are permitted to have turbochargers. FILLED SEATS: Models in italics are models that are at their maximum use limit.
GT300 Approved Cars/Power/Weight/Max. Use
Subaru Impreza GT300/305 hp./1,150 kg/2 cars Subaru BRZ GT300/305 hp./1,150 kg/2 cars
Lexus IS350 GT300/300 hp./1,150 kg/2 cars Autobacs Garaiya GT300/300 hp./1,175 kg/2 cars
RE Amemiya RX-7 GT300/300 hp./1,150 kg/2 cars
Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3*/330 hp 1,350 kg/2 cars
Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT3/325 hp./1,350 kg./2 cars BMW Z4 GT3*/310 hp./1,200 kg/1 car
Audi R8 LMS ultra (Team Phoenix)/330 hp./1,350 kg/1 car
Audi R8 LMS ultra (Silber)/340 hp./1,350 kg/1 car
Toyota 86 Race Car/305 hp./1,100 kg/2 cars
Honda NSX GT500/290 hp./1,150 kg/2 cars
Nissan Z GT500/290 hp./1,150 kg/2 cars Toyota Supra GT500/290 hp./1,100 kg/2 cars
Toyota Prius/226 hp./1,035 kg/2 cars
Volkswagen Scirocco/290 hp./1,150 kg/2 cars
Chevrolet Camaro/315 hp./1,250 kg/2 cars
Honda CR-Z/224 hp./910 kg/2 cars LIVERY NOTE: All cars in GT300 class must be base model cars unless the car has an asterisk, in which there either isn't a base model or if there is an allowed livery option. All possible base models must have number decal as Option B. TURBO BAN: All cars in GT300 class are not permitted to have any added turbochargers outside of those already placed on the car. FILLED SEATS: Car models in italics are models that are at their maximum use limit.
Ways of the VRR Super GT Series
Due to the limited capacity of the online GT lobbies, the points system used in VRR Super GT is that of the 2009 Formula One points system, with the 8 GT300 drivers and 7 GT500 drivers earning points. Drivers that DNQ or forfeit the race will not earn points (See: Super GT Racing Guidelines) 1st: 10 points 2nd: 8 points 3rd: 6 points 4th: 5 points 5th: 4 points 6th: 3 points 7th: 2 points 8th: 1 point (GT300 only)
The Outright Drivers Champion is the combined standings between each class. All drivers are classified based on the number of points they have earned. It is possible for a GT300 driver to win the Outright Drivers Championship.
The GT500 Championship is as name implies restricted to just the drivers of GT500 Class.
The GT300 Championship is restricted to just the drivers of the GT300 Class. (Go figure)
Manufacturer Championship is for the makes of each car, in each class, determined by the best finisher.
All drivers must respect all other drivers' nationality, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Any discrimination fron drivers will lead to harsh consequences on my behalf and/or on behalf of GTPlanet moderators if it is reported within their site.
Race everyone with respect. This is a clean sanctioning body, and deliberate dirty driving will result in suspension.
All regulations are tested by myself, and may be changed if enough valid proof is given. Asking for your car to be changed because you are too slow in it doesn't mean the car is underperforming.
Penalties are handed out fairly based on events, and what the telemetry records with on track events. Any request of appeal will result in picture evidence supporting the penalty. Please respect the calls made and do not argue the facts given.
Quitting the race is considered disrespectful. I understand emergencies happen, but don't quit because you are having a bad race or because something happens. Let me do my job.
Each VRR Super GT race weekend is comprised of two Free Practice sessions, a group qualifying session, and a timed endurance race.
Safety car periods are not in effect in this series to reduce downtime in the race. If there is a massive crash involving a majority of the field, a red flag will be thrown and all cars will head to pit lane the lap that they are on when it is called. If it's an internet related problem, all cars will park in their respective grid spots and wait to be released back to the event lobby for a restart.
The podium for each class in each event will earn success ballast for the next event they participate in (See: Success Ballast).
Each race will start with a manual formation lap. GT500 class has a pace speed of 62 mph/100 kph, while GT300 has a pace speed of 50 mph/80 kph.
Super GT is a touring car series, which means door to door racing happens frequently. Do not mistake close racing for bumper car racing. That will not go well with your peers or me.
Depending on driver rating from pre-season, to mid-season, to post-season, drivers can possibly be moved from GT500 to GT300 if there isn't confidence that the driver can cleanly race in GT500. Drivers can also be denied entry if they have a bad reputation or are known to not follow rules.
Track boundaries are the white lines designating that the racing surface ends. Curbstones do count as an extension of the track surface.
Getting reset in the pit lane will earn drivers a mandatory 30 second post race time penalty. Do not race into the pit lane. Pit boundaries are considered part of track boundaries that should be followed.
Success ballast is used to level out drivers between events. This is to keep one driver from dominating the season.
Contrary to prior practice, success ballast will only be handed out after the race itself to the top 3 finishers of each class.
Success ballast will be applied based on how many points a driver has in the overall drivers standings.
In all races except the last race of the season, each point will be worth two kilograms of ballast.
In the last race of the season, ballast will be removed from all cars.
Each season of VRR Super GT, outside of the inaugural 10 race season, will feature 8 points races and an exhibition.
Voting will be held to determine the three Japanese, five international venues, as well as the exhibition venue for each season beyond the first season.
Race distances will be limited to 90 minutes to give people better ability to finish races under their own power.
In the event that an optimum field is reached, standard group qualifying will take place directly after the mandatory drivers meeting and will immediately lead to the race itself.
In the event that a class is overfilled. fastest laps from Free Practice 1 or Free Practice 2 will determine who races and who doesn't. If an eligible driver doesn't show up for the drivers meeting, an outside driver will be brought in.
1 Reserved spot for an official.
7 GT500 driver spots.
8 GT300 driver spots.
Event Type-Practice/Qualifier/Endurance
Qualifier-15 minutes
Endurance-90 minutes
Race Quality-High
Voice Chat Quality-Standard
Fixed Host-No
Max No. of Participants-16
Start Type-Grid Start
Grid Order-Fastest First
Boost-Off
Penalty-None
Tire/Fuel Consumption-Normal
Grip-Real
Visible Damage-No
Mechanical Damage-Heavy
Slipstream-Real
Assists disabled-Skid Recovery Force, Active Steering, Active Stability Management, Driving Line, Traction Control
Assists Allowed-ABS
NOTE: Only suitable tracks for the series are listed. Argentina:
High Speed Ring Austria:
Red Bull Ring Australia:
Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit Belgium:
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Cape Ring Canada:
Deep Forest Raceway
Midfield Raceway France:
Circuit de la Sarthe Germany:
Nurburgring Italy:
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
Circuito di Roma Street Circuit Japan:
Autumn Ring
Fuji International Speedway
Suzuka International Circuit
Tokyo R246 Street Circuit
Tsukuba Circuit
Twin Ring Motegi Mexico:
Trial Mountain Raceway New Zealand:
Grand Valley Speedway South Korea:
Special Stage Route 5 Street Circuit Spain:
Ascari Race Resort
Circuito de la Sierra
Circuito de Madrid Street Circuit Switzerland:
Eiger Nordwand
Matterhorn United Kingdom:
Brands Hatch
Silverstone Circuit United States:
Apricot Hill Raceway
Daytona International Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Willow Springs International Motorsports Park
SEASON ONE SCHEDULE
(All times set to East Coast USA Time)
Test Day: 11 January 2015/Open Test at Fuji International Speedway Test Day: 25 January 2015/Open Test at Suzuka International Circuit Exhibition: 1 February 2015/Rolex 300km/Circuit de la Sarthe/22 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: #46-el_rossy_46 Race Winner: #51-AJHG1000
Pole Sitter: #88-jacksupermac Race Winner: #88-jacksupermac
Round 01: 8 February 2015/Fuji 300km/Fuji International Speedway/66 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: #51-AJHG1000 Race Winner: #33-NearFear
Pole Sitter: #92-trobes29 Race Winner: #20-GTP_Bambi
Round 02: 22 February 2015/Motegi 250km/Twin Ring Motegi/62 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: #46-el_rossy_46 Race Winner: #33-NearFear
Pole Sitter: #76-NinjitsuEvolved Race Winner: #76-NinjitsuEvolved
Round 03: 1 March 2015/Tsukuba 300km/Tsukuba Circuit/147 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: #46-el_rossy_46 Race Winner: #7-BRRT_Angel
Pole Sitter: #22-SRT-DK_Racing Race Winner: #22-SRT-DK_Racing
Round 05: 22 March 2015/Sapporo 300km/Autumn Ring/102 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: #20-GTP_Bambi Race Winner: #20-GTP_Bambi
Pole Sitter: #76-NinjitsuEvolved Race Winner: #76-NinjitsuEvolved
Round 06: 29 March 2015/Fuji 300km/Fuji International Speedway/66 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
Round 07: 12 April 2015/Suzuka 300km/Suzuka Circuit/161 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
Round 08: 26 April 2015/Bathurst 300km/Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit/49 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
Round 09: 3 May 2015/German 300km/Nurburgring (GP/F)/58 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
Round 10: 10 May 2015/USA 300km/Apricot Hill Raceway/78 laps/2:00 p.m.
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
Pole Sitter: TBA Race Winner: TBA
SEASON ONE ROSTER
10 of 12 positions taken
#4-Dcriminal/Nissan Z GT500
*#5-Lewismdoc1/Nissan GT-R GT500
#7-BRRT_Angel/Honda HSV-010 GT
*#13-FL_ASSASSINS/Toyota Supra GT500
*#20-GTP_Bambi/Nissan GT-R GT500
#33-NearFear/Lexus SC430 GT500
*#36-WestRoadZ/Honda HSV-010 GT
#46-el_rossy_46/Honda HSV-010 GT
*#51-AJHG1000/Nissan Z GT500
*#55-pillsbury55/McLaren F1 GTR
*#85-GOOCHBURN/Nissan GT-R GT500
I will see if I can make it this weekend. As a part-time sign up I'm sure you're aware that there are never guarantees when it comes to my attendance. Hopefully you get a decent grid for the race.
Season 2 for this series and the Blancpain Sprints have been postponed indefinitely. For those unaware, I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer for the second time. This season should be able to reach completion, but do not hold me to that. After that, my only race appearance for the rest of 2015 will (hopefully) be the GTPlanet Endurance Series 24 Heures du Mans in June. I wish everyone the best and I will see you guys when I see you. Thank you.
P.S. FP1 for Suzuka is tonight 6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT
Season 2 for this series and the Blancpain Sprints have been postponed indefinitely. For those unaware, I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer for the second time. This season should be able to reach completion, but do not hold me to that. After that, my only race appearance for the rest of 2015 will (hopefully) be the GTPlanet Endurance Series 24 Heures du Mans in June. I wish everyone the best and I will see you guys when I see you. Thank you.
P.S. FP1 for Suzuka is tonight 6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT
