A pro for this is that the room remembers starting order in case of a restart. A con for this is that you start quali on a full tank etc (but countered I suppose by the fact that's true for everyone).
Ah, we've been setting it to off as I thought most others have been. Typically, 10 mins before quali I switch the room into quali mode so people can have a quick practice.
Hey guys - bit of fun for Fathers day as per below - check it out if you're interested http://raceonoz.com/forums/index.php?threads/fathers-day-bathurst-bash.4180/#post-216430
Track cuts and extensions continue to be a part of the racing. There are drivers that do their best to comply, there are others that appear to consistently ignore the ethics of it all. Time for a rethink. With Sardegnas final turn offering a wonderful opportunity to have a good run down the straight, I can't help but wonder how much grass will remain after 58 laps. Grass creates oxygen that cars need for performance, let the grass grow...!
Your not supposed to be using qualifying mode this season, use practise for qualifing with a room reset just before start using lobby timer.
Pretty sure there was a discussion in regards to it, and it was at the room captains discretion. Though in saying that, from what I understand we will be using the practice qualifying session from here on in. The flag and problems we had this week was the first we have had all season.
Round 5: Sardegna B - 58 Laps - 13:10 - 23/8 - Endurance WELCOME to Season 12!! As always please take 2 mins to read the following so you have an understanding of what is expected on race night......If you have any questions, or want clarification on any of the rules or regulations please ask! ROOM OPEN : Most room captains will 'try' to have rooms open by about 7:50 AEST. Please be on time, or let the room captain or div thread if you may be late. If all agree, the room may wait for you, Within reason. Please remember we have drivers from NZ, and later starts mean a much later night for them. QUALIFYING : 8:20 AEST for 10 mins. If a driver joins while qualifying mode is active, room captains will need to grab a quick photo of qualifying results, cancel the race and then set grid by host. In practice mode, once 10 mins has been reached, finish the lap you are on and park up off track. During qualifying PITS ARE CLOSED RACE START TIME : 8:30 AEST (once qualifying has finished) LAG ISSUES / ROOM RESTARTS : This is up to the room host/captains. If there is a Disconnection (or cars stuck on grid) at race start, it is sporting to try to get them back in, which may mean a new room to be set up. I always look at 1 or 2 starts if required due to DSC, but as it gets later everyone needs to be aware of getting things going. Please be as reasonable as you can with this.... SIGHT ISSUES: Ensure that you can see everyone on track. Before qualifying, exit to lobby and spend 30 seconds in spectate mode, scroll through the list of drivers on track and make sure that you can see their car. If you can't see somebody (and they are confirmed as being on track), exit the lobby, re-join, and check again. FALSE START CHECK : Please note that the start type is Grid Start with False Start Check Please practice this so you know what to expect. Simply, you hold the brakes on until the lights go from all lit, to none lit TURN 1 LAP 1 : This has the potential to ruin someones night if we don't use our heads! Should be everyone's goal to get through the first phase with ZERO contact. Give room and run in your 'lane' till you have space to run the normal race line. If your unassisted tap causes someone to spin, you need to redress. TRACK LIMITS : As we are running with 'track limit penalties" OFF, we will run with our usual Raceonoz track limit regulations. This means you MUST have at least 2 wheels on the ripple strip OR white line that defines the track limit. If you do make a mistake and have to run outside the limits, be aware that you are not allowed to gain any advantage. The main corner to be aware of is the final right hand kink coming onto the straight CONTACT : Is to be avoided at all times..... If you rear end someone and gain an advantage, YOU ARE EXPECTED to give the spot back. Side by side 'rubbing' is racing, within reason, but all drivers are expected to give racing room. If you bump someone and they end up off track or teleport back to the corner entry, you must wait for them to rejoin and get back up to speed. Show each other RESPECT! It is difficult enough to drive the car at the limit on your own, without someone squeezing you within a millimeter of the grass. So be patient and show respect to your fellow drivers. If you are redressing contact, please do so out of the way of other cars, off the racing line, or if there isn't much room, off track. TYRES : Sports Mediums (mandatory) & Sports Softs PIT ENTRY : Pit entry lines are to be followed at ALL TIMES. 4 wheels across the white lines the determine Pit Entry will be seen as a violation of track limits and you will be subject to a penalty depending on severity and quantity of cuts. PIT EXIT : You are required to use the pit exit lane, Penalties will be adjudicated in similar fashion to Pit Exit. Please be aware of cars approaching on the main straight. NOTE: Pitting is NOT COMPULSORY BLUE FLAGS : Please observe blue flags, and move out of the way of faster cars if you are being lapped. Failure to observe blue flags WILL result in a penalty STEWARDS GROUP AND RACE PROTESTS : This season the stewards will be will be @JonoStan96 @Viperzed & @emmo46. If you have reason to protest, please SAVE YOUR REPLAY, and then let them know via a PM. DO NOT BLOW UP IN THE FORUM OR IN THE ROOM CHAT. There have been multiple incidents where the replays from drivers have been different, so its true that sometimes things are not as black and white as they may seem. You have until MIDNIGHT, Monday night to register your protest via PM. Stewards will ask for video evidence from both drivers or room captain to make any decision. SAVE YOUR REPLAY : If the room host can ask all drivers to save their replay would be good before exiting the room.....once they exit out and the option goes, it cant be retrieved! PARKING UP : If you are unable to continue to race, please enter the pits and leave your game paused without selecting tyres (or no tyres) so that your car stays parked in the pits. Parking up off track activates yellow flags in the sector, and even though penalties are off, we have reports of penalties occurring for passes happening near the parked car. ENDURANCE ROUND : This round is twice the length of other normal rounds. As such, rooms may decide to start early, but if any driver says they cannot make the earlier start time, then the normal start time applies. A driver not responding to messages on the forum about the early start time, will have their silence interpreted as agreement to the earlier start. FINAL NOTE: Could all drivers please confirm their attendance for this Sunday by 'liking' this post in your division. If you are unable to attend, please post in reply as much in your division. This way we can figure out our reserves or if the room can start early in advance. (ALSO IF YOU KNOW YOU CANNOT ATTEND, PLEASE POST SAYING SO, SO THAT RESERVES CAN BE ORGANISED IN ADVANCE)
What happened the other night, I saw you going into the pits very awkwardly at one point, almost having to drive backwards?
Firstly I spun on lap 16 before pitting the first time, At the end of my second stint I ran way too wide at the final turn and spun across the track opposite the pit entry, I had to turn around and head across track to get to the pits. Overall a complete clusterf*ck of a race. I plan to learn from it and do a bit better on Sunday.
I was wondering why I saw you driving width ways on the track to get to the pits. Least you got them out of the way!
Alrighty - As there seems to be some merit to starting our Endurance round a smidge earlier (30mins), let's put some names to paper. PNL @@Ian Cannan BHR @@kiwinado SR @@UrsineSaturn9 ICR @@Chatwin SAR @@Max Gassit GRT @@emmo46 SR @@Xtr3meNZer SAR @@incey ICR @@pat65 PNL @@NUGGET-22 PNL @@Matthyus PNL @@Royal_Clarkness ICR @@COME_AND_GET_ME7 BHR @@Kieran_B33 Hasn't raced SR @@GlaserHalfFull GRT @@shaun0899@gmail
Just ask @incey what I looked like - he had a front row seat when I had the car at full right lock for about a minute trying to turn into the pits halfway through the race
