GTP_Event 02 - Division Championship Round - Race Specifics

Race Details - Divisions 1-3:

• Mode: My Page / Online / Expert Class : 650 PP Daytona Road / PRO up to 16 Players
  
• Track: Daytona Road
  
• Make: Ferrari
• Model: 512 BB '76
  

Vehicle Specifics - Divisions 1-3:

• Power / HP : Optional
• Weight: Optional
• Driving Aids: Optional
• Downforce: Optional
• Transmission: Optional
• Tyre Type: Optional
• Performance Points: 650 PP
• Tuning: Optional
• In-Race RA Functions: Optional
• Use of the G25 Clutch is Prohibited

Race Specifics - Divisions 1-3 :

• 
  [*]Head to head Online race.
  [*]10 lap race.
  [*]Number of Races: 1 Race - Winner Takes All
  
  [*]If 10 laps are not possible, then the 60 second countdown will determine the end of the race.
  [*]If the 60 second countdown rule comes into play, the leading car at the end of the countdown will be deemed the winner.
  [*]All head to head races will start from the pit lane grid positions detailed and specified below. The Driver Listed on the left hand side of each pairing will begin first on the grid. The pairings are made at random, taking Division, Class and Region into account.
  
  [*]Any interference by non participants (drivers taking part in the public race) during the race will sometimes be unavoidable and should therefore be considered as an unavoidable part of the game.

Moving off the track during rolling start:

When beginning the race from the rolling start, it is important that you move off the racing line in a manner that doesn't interfere with those who are competing in the public race. All drivers should steer to the left side of the track immediately after crossing the start finish line, while being careful not to impeded other drivers on track. Please practice steering off the racing line, to be sure you are comfortable with it prior to your actual race.


Grid Positions - Division 1-3 Event:

Due to the banking on the main race track, it will be necessary to begin the race from the pit lane. When steering off the racing line at the beginning of the race, cross over the grass on track side left and drive into the pit lane. The grid positions for the start of the race are the light colored concrete patches, approximately halfway down pit lane. Once you've steered onto pit lane, turn around drive in reverse to your assigned grid position.



Grid Position 1:


Grid Position 2:





Race Start Time Rules:

The head to head race will start exactly 40 seconds after the commencement of the public race.

All drivers are solely responsible for any delay in getting to their grid position. If any driver fails to get to their grid position in due time, then the other driver has the right to commence racing at the 40 second start time.

If both drivers fail to reach their designated grid positions before the 40 second start time, then the start time will begin at 50 seconds after the start of the public race.

During the race start only (Not during pit stops) both drivers are to drive out the end of the pit lane, without using the exit road, as shown in the picture below. Each driver has rights to their side of the track, cornering rights as detailed in the GTP OLR Racing Rules must be observed.

Divisions 1-3 - Pit Stop Rules :

• 
  [*]These Added rules are subject to change. Please check back before running your race. Please also be sure to practice pit lane exit and entry prior to your race.
  [*]Each Driver Must Drive through the Pit Lane 2 times during the race
  
  [*]The leading driver must demonstrate their intention of entering the pit lane by crossing inside the yellow pit line with at least 2 wheels, prior to the start of the line double yellow line, as shown in this picture.

• 
  [*]The following driver may not pit on the same lap as the leading driver
  
  [*]Pit stops are not allowed on lap #10
  [*]If a driver does not make 2 pit stops within the rules, their result will be DQ'd.
  [*]When exiting the pit-lane, you must follow the narrow pit exit lane on the left hand side, as shown in the picture below.

• It is expected that drivers will not strike barriers or short cut while entering and exiting the pits.
  [*]Cars on the race track have right-of-way over cars entering the race track from the pits. You have to take care not to interfere with other drivers on the track. Swerving in front of upcoming cars to defend your position is not allowed.

NOTE: Division 4 and 5 drivers have the option of racing in the assigned Intermediate event, or may race in the Professional event that's been assigned to the drivers in divisions 1-3. In order to race in the professional event, both drivers must mutually agree to the change. If both drivers cannot agree, the Intermediate event must be used.

Race Details - Divisions 4-5:

• Mode: My Page / Online / Intermediate Class : Tuned Cars / High Speed Ring / Standard : Up to 12 Players
  
• Track: High Speed Ring
  
• Make: Concept by Gran Turismo
  
• Model: Nissan Skyline Coupe / Tuned

Vehicle Specifics - Divisions 4-5:

• Power / HP : NA
• Weight: NA
• Driving Aids: NA
• Downforce: NA
• Transmission: NA
• Tyre Type: R1
• Performance Points: NA
• Tuning: NA
• In-Race RA Functions: Optional
• Use of the G25 Clutch is Prohibited

Race Specifics - Divisions 4-5 :

• Head to head Online race.
• 3 lap race.
• Number of Races: 3 Races - First Racer to Win 2 races wins the round.
  
• If 3 laps are not possible, then the 30 second countdown will determine the end of the race.
• If the 30 second countdown rule comes into play, the leading car at the end of the countdown will be deemed the winner.
• All head to head races will start from grid positions 1 & 2. The Driver Listed on the left hand side of each pairing will begin first on the grid. The pairings are made at random, taking Division, Class and Region into account.
  
• Any interference by non participants (drivers taking part in the public race) during the race will sometimes be unavoidable and should therefore be considered as an unavoidable part of the game

Moving off the track during rolling start:

When beginning the race from the rolling start, it is important that you move off the racing line in a manner that doesn't interfere with those who are competing in the public race. All drivers should steer to the left side of the track immediately after crossing the start finish line, while being careful not to impeded other drivers on track. Please practice steering off the racing line, to be sure you are comfortable with it prior to your actual race.


Grid Positions - Division 4-5 Event:

Once you've steered to the left of the track at the race start and all traffic has cleared, return to grid positions 1 and 2, as shown below, for the start of your race.



Grid Position 1:


Grid Position 2:





Race Start Time Rules:

The head to head race will start exactly 40 seconds after the commencement of the public race.

All drivers are solely responsible for any delay in getting to their grid position. If any driver fails to get to their grid position in due time, then the other driver has the right to commence racing at the 40 second start time.

If both drivers fail to reach their designated grid positions before the 40 second start time, then the start time will begin at 50 seconds after the start of the public race.


Special Instructions:

• All hard surfaces in both events are considered track.
• The use of the clutch is prohibited in both events
  

Drivers Responsibilities:

All driver pairings are responsible for:

• Arranging (via PM) the date & time for their head to head race.
• Selecting a date & time within the allotted time frame.
• Allocating one driver from each pairings to inform (via PM) the Race Steward, EDK of the the result of the race.
• It is the responsibility of all driver pairings to initially govern themselves in regard to any racing disputes.
• If any racing dispute cannot be resolved then it is the responsibility of both parties to contact the Race Stewards individually by following the race dispute procedure below.
• All disputes must be conducted in a gentlemanly manner and in private.
• The drivers may, at their own discretion, ask another GTP_Tagged driver to act as a 3rd party observer during their race. The drivers would need to mutually agree upon this, and it is not a requirement.

All unresolved racing disputes must follow this procedure:

1. If a racing dispute cannot be resolved privately then as a last resort contact any designated Race Steward with the following information.
2. Name PM subject title 'Racing Dispute'
3. Supply GTP_Tag of drivers concerned.
4. Supply event name
5. Supply Date & time of event
6. Supply Cars driven by drivers
7. Supply full details and any other relevant information relating to the race dispute.

If a race dispute is received, then the Race Stewards will make a decision for both parties involved. All decisions made by the Race Stewards are final, and are not open to appeal at this time.




Car Options:

All drivers are free to choose how they want their car to be set up. The only exception is the specified PP must be used. (see the Vehicle Specifics for your division above)




Time Frame:

• All races must take place no later than Thursday, March 26th, 2009 at 11:59 pm GMT. You must send a PM to me (EDK) with your race result before that date and time.
• Please note the extended time frame to help better accommodate pairings for this important championship round. The gold drivers will be waiting on the bronze and silver drivers to complete their initial race. And all races MUST be complete before the deadline.
• Keep in mind that an online event update is likely to occur the evening of the deadline (As it has on the last Thursday of every month, going back to October). Don't leave your race until the last minute and risk not being able to run due to the update.
• If you are unable to make contact with the driver you are paired against, PM me (EDK) with the details, at least 48 hours prior to the event deadline.
• Failure to agree a date & time (Or make contact according to the procedure above) before the deadline will result in disqualification.

OLR Rules & Guidelines:

Follow this link to the GTP OLR Rules & Guidelines
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=111241

All drivers are responsible for ensuring that they are aware of the current rules and guidelines. The rules and guidelines are open to change without notice, so be sure to check for changes before taking part in any event.






Division Championship Pairings:


Division 1

• GTP_MeAgainstYou v GTP_Racer_LP
• GTP_Racer_LP v GTP_Hyperspeed

Division 2

• GTP_Sauber-F1 v GTP_Cohiba100
• GTP_Cohiba100 v GTP_Synwraith

Division 3

• GTP_Aussienicko v GTP_Animera
• GTP_Animera v GTP_roomboter

Division 4

• GTP_Twisted v GTP_Bigracer
• GTP_Liston v GTP_Bigracer(Must use Intermediate Event)
  

Division 5

• GTP_MobySPD v GTP_Marooned
• GTP_Marooned v GTP_DaddyVDUB

Good luck,

OLR Admin Team

Congratulations to all who have made it this far. Now the heat is really on, for the champions of each division to be crowned!!

As always, discussion and questions can take place here.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=114372

Thanks, and good luck!