Division 2 - Season 6

oh cob please never change

DRIVER BRIEFING R3 - SONOMA GP SHORT - SPRINT ROUND
7/6/17 - 3pm
WEAR - REAL
FUEL - REAL (changed for this round)
RACE 1 - 19 Laps
RACE 2 - 20 Laps (1 formation lap added)
NO PIT STOP REQUIRED (comp pit stop OFF)
WEATHER SLOTS :
1. Clear
2. Hazy



OK guys, this will be the toughest round of the season no doubt. Please read the following carefully and 'like' it when you have read and understood it.

REVERSE GRID PROCEDURE :
- At the end of the first race, positions will be recorded
- Race 2 will have 1 lap added for the 'formation lap'
- Room host will start the second race and all drivers will then stop BEFORE TURN 2 and line up in reverse order from race 1.
- Once all drivers are in correct order, the leading car will start off and all other cars will follow IN SINGLE FILE
- Swerving IS permitted up until TURN 9, where ALL cars will slow to 80KLMS and be no further than 1 car width apart.
- The 'RACE' will START on the EXIT OF TURN 11, so everyone will single file for the run up to Turn 2.
- Use your brains here lads, please dont be the guy who makes contact or spins off creating chaos. If you do spin off, you will have to line up at the rear of line.
- Making contact with someone sending them off will see that driver resume their place in the line. (please don't make it that complicated)
- If a driver is DSC from race 1, they may start race 2 from the rear of the grid.
- Parking up (DNF) for race 1, will see that driver start rear of grid for race 2.

SPRINT ROUND POINTS : (same as has always run )
race 1 will be full points based on where you finish
Race 2 will be 1/2 points
Points will be added for each race to determine final standings. (then normal point structure will apply)
POLE point will be awarded for race 1
Fastest lap point will be awarded for fastest on the night.

TRACK LIMITS : As per our rules and regs drivers must keep 2 wheels on the ripple strips or white lines at all times. We all make a mistake or 2, but if you are caught "continually and obviously" running outside the track limits to gain advantage you will be penalized by the stewards group.
- The big one is TURN 4A. Drivers MUST attempt to keep 2 wheels on the ripple strip on exit (left side). If you CONTINUALLY run wide there you will be penalised.
- There are cut penalties at turns 2, 3A, 4A (inside), 7A (inside) , 8A and 10.
If you cop a penalty, try to get off the race line, and resume when back up to speed.

CONTACT : CONTACT IS TO BE AVOIDED AT ALL TIMES. If you make contact with the car in front, and gain an advantage you MUST REDRESS and give the place back. Failure to do so could result in a penalty from the stewards group.

PASSING : Is VERY tough to pass here. Use your heads ! If a car pulls along side you are EXPECTED to give racing room. Contact in being aggressive trying to defend will be looked at, better to give room and continue the fight. DONT dive bomb into 11 with a crazy pass. . The only 'real' passing spots are 11 and possibly 4A and 7A.....did a couple of races last night and its possible to get through there 2 wide if needed, is painfully slow though !

SWERVING : You are NOT permitted to swerve from side to side on the straights. Drivers may only change direction ONCE on corner entry.

TURN 1 LAP 1 : Dont need to be a rocket scientist to know that you cant win the race in the first corner, but you sure as hell can lose it for yourself and / or ruin another drivers races by either being too aggressive OR too defensive into T1. Use your brains here lads and give room to those around you. Back half of the grid need to brake a little earlier and not cause chaos with kamikazee passes.The reverse grid race will be a real test for everyone with the fast guys looking to get through. Been some great racing so far, will be interested to see how everyone handles this.

COMPULSORY PITSTOP : NOT REQUIRED THIS ROUND

BLUE FLAGS : Please observe blue flags, and move out of the way of faster cars if you are being lapped. With the 2 classes there is slightly more chance of blue flags coming into play, so you should be aware of the leaders coming up on you, and move out of the way as soon as possible. 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 be using the new stewards group for racing infringements and protests. Many thanks to the guys who have put their hands up to volunteer. The specific Stewards group thread will have all the info in it, regarding rules and regs, and the protest procedure. Please read it and understand how it works...we are still to link in the collated rules and regs.........
http://www.raceonoz.com/forums/index.php?threads/stewards-group-official-thread.2593/

QUITTING : This is something that has been here for as long as we have run leagues, but we are looking to implement a slightly stricter interpretation of this rule. outlined below.....
1. If you quit the race room you will receive 0 points and you cant use as drop round.
2. If you park up in the pits for the race (have to stop etc) you will get last place and CAN use as drop round. (if more than one, then points in the order they park up)
3. If you DSC you will finish behind the last place driver, and behind those who have 'parked up'.
If the Stewards Group have reason to believe the DSC is a 'sneaky quit" the rule 1 above will apply.

SAVE YOUR REPLAY ! : Please remember to save your replay after the race. If you want to protest anything, we can only act on the info we have in front of us, failure to do so will not enable us to view things from your game perspective, and with some of the issues we have seen, this could have a massive influence on how the stewards group will view and rule on any incident.

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Guys, just a reminder below of how the reverse grid will work tonight.....

REVERSE GRID PROCEDURE :
- At the end of the first race, positions will be recorded
- Race 2 will have 1 lap added for the 'formation lap'
- Room host will start the second race and all drivers will then stop BEFORE TURN 2 and line up in reverse order from race 1.
- Once all drivers are in correct order, the leading car will start off and all other cars will follow IN SINGLE FILE
- Swerving IS permitted up until TURN 9, where ALL cars will slow to 80KLMS and be no further than 1 car width apart.
- The 'RACE' will START on the EXIT OF TURN 11, so everyone will single file for the run up to Turn 2.
- Use your brains here lads, please dont be the guy who makes contact or spins off creating chaos. If you do spin off, you will have to line up at the rear of line.
- Making contact with someone sending them off will see that driver resume their place in the line. (please don't make it that complicated)
- If a driver is DSC from race 1, they may start race 2 from the rear of the grid.
- Parking up (DNF) for race 1, will see that driver start rear of grid for race 2.

TRACK LIMITS : Again, after racing last night, it was clear that there were some guys running over running the left side ripple strips (me included!). ....... The big one is TURN 4A. Drivers MUST attempt to keep 2 wheels on the ripple strip on exit (left side). If you CONTINUALLY run wide there you will be penalised.

After a few races last night with 8-10 guys, i have no doubt this will be one of the toughest races we have EVER done.
I trust everyone to use your heads, particularly in the reverse grid.

If room captains / chat rooms etc can briefly discuss this BEFORE race start would be good so everyone is on the same page

Cheers stu