14-Oct - ROUND 1 : ZOLDER - 1/6/18 - 27 LAPS
- Qual Time - @ 2pm (Heavy Cloud)
- Race Time - @ 3pm (Med cloud / Light Cloud / Med Cloud / Light Cloud)
- Time progression - REAL
- Compulsory pit stop - NO
- Fuel : Real
- TYRE WEAR : ACCELERATED
- Weather progression : Sync to race
OK everyone, Welcome to Season 5 !
Please take 2 mins to read through this, the first briefing is probably the most important ! We have a few new drivers, so if you can help them out where needed, invites to prac rooms etc, would be appreciated.
All the standard stuff remains as it always had, track limits and race room etc. From the prac rooms we have had so far, this car will give some great pack racing, with some really easy regs for a change. As you would have seen in the regs above, there is NO compulsory stop, only 1 type of tyre to use, and its so good on fuel that it wont be an issue. Basically, everyone can run flat out all race.
Not to put too fine a point on it, i think we only had 2 protests over the last 4 seasons.....would like to keep it that way if we could
Also thanks to PAGNIAN for providing the prizes for the last season of the year, 2 x Wheelstand lites valued at $199 each !
Remember you must race and complete 4 of the 7 rounds to be eligible for the PAGNIAN prize draw at seasons end.
ROOM OPEN : Most room captains will 'try' to have rooms open by about 7:50 EDST. 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 : 8:10 EDST
RACE START TIME : 8:20 EDST
TURN 1 LAP 1 : Round 1 is generally the most common where we see contact issues, particularly if we have drivers who haven't done a lot of practice. If you are mid or back of the pack, please make extra effort to slow into turn 1 and not dive-bomb into the mid pack. Giving room on both sides till you get through the turn 1, 2 and 3 complex will see everyone get through without their night being ruined. Take extra effort to not ruin someones night in the first race of the season
TRACK LIMITS : Track limits will remain as they always have, you must have 2 wheels on OR inside the ripple strips at all times. Make a mistake or 2 and thats ok, but making CLEAR advantage from cutting the track will see you penalised. If you do it consistently, you may even be DSQ from the race.
Is a few places here where you need to remain inside track limits.
- TURN 5 CHICANE - drivers must not straight line !
- TURN 7 CHICANE - drivers MUST keep 2 wheels (or make a clear attempt) on the ripple strips. Drivers making clear advantage here will be penalised.
- TURN 10 CHICANE - Same as above !
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.
COMPULSORY PIT STOP : Not required EXCEPT for the dry to wet round and the enduro. If you havent done pit stops before though, make sure you know where each track control line is just in case.
CAR SET UP : There are 2 options for car sets up that people can make.
'LOOSE' or 'STABLE'. It is up to you what setting you use, and it may vary based on the track being used. I would recommend trying both to see what gives the best lap times.
PIT ENTRY / EXIT : We will be running with Pit penalties ON, so will need to make an attempt to enter and exit using the pit lane lines. We have seen people hit with warnings in game, so be aware of staying in the lane. DONT FORGET TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE AT 60KLMS AT THE PIT ENTRY LINE OR YOU WILL GET DSQ FROM THE RACE IF YOU GO IN TOO HOT.
BLUE FLAGS : Please observe blue flags, and move out of the way of faster cars if you are being lapped. Best to get off the race line, and with a small lift let them go, so you can continue the fight with those in your class. Failure to observe blue flags WILL result in a penalty
STEWARDS GROUP AND RACE PROTESTS : This season we will doing any protests just on our own platform. The stewards group will again consist of Myself, Ad2mny and Gary... if you feel the need to protest, you need to make us aware by PM before midnight Monday following the race. You will also need to have Video evidence of your protest, or ask the room host to have a look on their replay. You may appeal any stewards decision, and the final decision will be made by Koastr. If there is an issue in the race DO NOT BLOW UP IN THE ROOM OR ON THE FORUM.
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 !
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