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From it's humble beginnings as a small, Spec-Miata based racing series using slightly modified 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata's, to the arrival of the 1989 Mazda MX-5 Touring Car, the FMSC has remained constant in it's pursuit to bring the best online racing to Gran Turismo 5. Now on the eve of it's fourth season, the FMSC has joined forces with PURE (PUreRacingEvolution) to enhance your racing experience.
This season, the FMSC will effectively split into two racing classes. First, the Hard Dog Challenge Series will bring together drivers from all over the world and place them into the Spec prepared 2007 Mazda MX-5 models. This series will run on Sport Hard rubber, with Brake Balance as the only item allowed to be openly adjusted. To find out more about the HDCS, please go HERE.
In this thread you will find information about the big daddy of them all. In the world of Gran Turismo 5 online racing, the Hydra Tuning World Championship aims to take it's place at the top. Utilizing the '89 Mazda MX-5 Touring Car, this series will allow drivers to openly tune their racer. With limitations on tires, horsepower and weight figures only, the Suspension, Differential, Downforce, and Transmission can be freely tuned to a racer's preference. And that's only just the beginning.
This season marks the introduction of the most realistic racing series to date. The Hydra Tuning World Championship will utilize several new features, including but not limited to:
Weekly open qualifying
Self Grid Placement
Full Vehicle Damage
Safety Car Periods
This season we will be running two separate divisions to help with the varied schedules of each driver, which also allows us to open registrations to drivers in European countries. Each division will be combined into a single points table, and drivers will accumulate points based on race finishing position, and bonus points described in Post #2 below.
At the end of the 10 race season, the top 7 drivers in points from each division will participate in a winner takes all divisional final at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Qualifying for this race will differ this season, as the regular pre-race week-long qualifying will be implemented instead of grid positioning by points.
Each division will be a full grid of 14 drivers.
Division 1 Race Information:
Races will be held on Saturdays at 4:00PM EST. Room opens at 3:00PM EST (Convert HERE)
Races will be approximately 1 hour in length (60 minutes)
Open practice is allowed upon entry.
Track resets for Grid placement at 3:45PM EST
Microphones are not allowed during the race, please turn them OFF
Drivers are highly encouraged to race CLEAN
If you have a problem with another driver, please send them a PM
A mandatory mid-race pit stop is required
Division 2 Race Information:
Races will be held on Sunday at 10:00PM EST. Room opens at 9:00PM EST (Convert HERE)
Races will be approximately 1 hour in length (60 minutes)
Open practice is allowed upon entry.
Track resets for Grid placement at 9:45PM EST
Microphones are not allowed during the race, please turn them OFF
Drivers are highly encouraged to race CLEAN
If you have a problem with another driver, please send them a PM
A mandatory mid-race pit stop is required
1. Race Stewards
The people listed below are given rights to authorize rules and regulations in my absence, should they arise. If I am not around to answer a specific question, or cannot attend a race for personal reasons, drivers should contact any of them for answers.
*Accepting entries for volunteers*
2. Basic Rule Set
The following rule set is based on the GTPlanet OnLine Racing (OLR) Rules & Guidlines posted HERE. The following rules may have been modified for use in FMSC and will be strictly inforced:
You are expected to compete in a fair and honest manner. With fair and honest is meant according to the these rules, and the GTP online racing rules, not according to your own interpretation of fair and honest.
You are expected to drive responsibly in a way that’s not likely to ruin the racing enjoyment of your fellow drivers.
You are expected not to submit to bad general behaviour under all circumstances.
The position of other drivers must always be respected.
Cutting the chicanes or "shorting" the track at any point is strictly prohibited on all parts of the track, including the asphalt-areas behind out-of track-lines. Taking shortcuts to make up time during a race will NOT be tolerated!
No careless driving. Always show respect for your fellow racers. Be careful. Show some patience. Understand the limitations of your car and yourself and drive accordingly.
Quitting the race and parking your car on the side of the race track is distracting to other drivers, and is strictly prohibited.
If you are found guilty of any of these rules, the behavior will be evaluated and penalty assessed by the Race Steward(s).
As a general rule, if there isn’t a stated rule, then the rules as they are within a program will apply - both intentional and coincidental. I.e. the way a matter is handled by a racing program is the way that it will be interpreted by the Race Steward(s).
3. Event Participation
If for any reason you know prior to a race you’ll be unable to attend, please PM me as soon as possible. If you fail to advise me of your intention to be absent in sufficient time before the start of any two consecutive events, you run the risk of being excluded from future events.
All the information contained in this post is for FMSC use only! If you would like to use this format for your own racing series, please contact me first or I will consider it stealing and will report it.
Sponsorship logos are used with permission from respective companies. Any attempt to use these logos without the written consent of their owners is strictly prohibited.
Those that would like to link to this series, please use the following link: http://bit.ly/htwcmain
Last edited by R1600Turbo; Yesterday at 1:51 PM.
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Post 2 Overview:
Car Info | Room Settings | Qualifying Info | Race Info | Safety Car | Registration | Drivers List
1. Stats
Mazda Roadster TC
265hp @ 7500rpm
210 lb/ft @ 6500rpm
795kg
2. Installed Parts
Body / Chassis
Chassis Reinforcement* (optional)
Engine
ECU Tuning
Engine Upgrade Stage 2
Intake System
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Sports Catalytic Converter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Supercharger
Supercharger Installed*
Transmission
Fully Customizable Transmission
Drivetrain
Twin Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Carbon Fiber Driveshaft
Limited Slip Differential
Suspension
Fully Customizable Kit
Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
* = New parts.
Anyone that is on the current registration list is allowed to open a practice room, as long as there is not already one open. It is highly recommended that when you leave, make sure random people that are not part of the series do not take over the room.
1. Recommended Room Settings:
Connection: NAT Type 1 or NAT Type 2
Microphones: OFF
Race Quality: High
2. Event Settings:
Boost: OFF
Penalty: NONE
Grip Reduction: REAL
Visible Damage: FULL
Mechanical Damage: FULL
Slipstream: WEAK
Tire / Fuel Consumption: ON
Grid Type: Grid with False Start Check
3. Regulation Settings:
Performance Points: Unrestricted
Power: 266 HP or Less
Weight: 790kg
Drivetrain: FR
Tire Restrictions: Sports Soft
Vehicle Tuning: Unrestricted
Skid Recovery: OFF
Driving Line: OFF
Active Steering: OFF
TCS: OFF
ASM: OFF
ABS: Optional
Each driver will be allowed one (x1) attempt at qualifying for each weeks race using the following format:
Race set to 4 laps
Lap 1 = Warmup
Lap 2 = Timed
Lap 3 = Timed
Lap 4 = Cool down & exit
Your single best lap time from laps 2 & 3 will count towards your grid placement.
Qualifying runs can be made on a daily basis through one of the race stewards. If you need to qualify for the current event, post in this thread that you would like to make a qualifying run around a certain time, and a race steward should contact you shortly.
Saturday is last day to make a qualifying attempt for both Divisions. Division 1 drivers have until 1pm EST on that day. Division 2 drivers have until 11pm EST.
If there are open spots on the grid, drivers who have not qualified can join the race, but will retain a provisional start at the rear of the field.
14 total grid spots are open for each division. This leaves two spots open in the room, 1 for the Race Director and 1 for an assistant, should there be one available.
Not everyone will get a chance to race every week. Unfortunately that's how racing goes some times.
Drivers that are unsuccessful at qualifying for the Hydra Tuning World Championship races will be allowed to attend the Hard Dog Challenge Series race for that day. These drivers will not be allowed to qualify for the HDCS, but will start with a provisional at the rear of the field.
Drivers will enter the track based on qualifying times, as instructed by the Race Director. Wait until your name has been called!
After entering the track, drivers are welcome to circle the track during their warm up lap and make their way to the front straight.
You will then self-grid by parking your car in the correct position on the grid. Each week a pre-race post will be made to instruct drivers on where they need to place their cars. Any questions need to be brought up prior to actual race start!
The P1 driver at this time is expected to NOT pass the start/finish line. That goes for any other driver! Approach your grid position slowly and make sure you are lined up correctly in the box.
Once the field is in position, the Race Director will start the 40 second count-down to race start.
Every race on the schedule will require at least one (x1) mid-race pit stop!
These pit stops are to be made no earlier than 5 laps after the start of the race, and no later than 5 laps before the finish. Drivers that make stops during this time will be penalized.
Safety Car periods may arise for major incidents like spins, major wrecks, or where a heavily damaged car is having trouble getting to pit road.
For these types of incidents, the Race Director signals "SAFETY CAR" in the message box, the current race leading car is expected to slow their speed to 50mph. (80kph)
The remaining cars in the field will then catch up to the leader and remain in a single file line. Be careful of the cars around you!
Warming of tires during the safety car period is allowed. If for some reason you lose control of your car and spin while warming your tires, you will be instructed to line up at the rear of the field.
Safety car periods can last from 1 to 2 laps, depending on the incident.
Pit-stops are allowed during a safety car period. When re-entering the track, line up behind the rear-most car in line.
If all cars pit under caution, the first car out of pit road will become the "safety car".
The first car one or more lap(s) down will have a chance to get one (x1) of those laps back during this period.
When given the "OK to Restart" signal, the leader will then re-start the race at the start/finish line.
This season you will be required to provide a team name, for running in the team championship. Each team should consist of 1 to 2 drivers. They do not have to be in the same division.
Make sure your car colors are final, as they can NOT be changed after the season has started.
If you choose a duplicate car number, I will PM you to request a different one.
Please use generic color names when registering. (Blue, Red, Yellow, etc)
Chrome colored cars are prohibited. (Wheels are OK)
If you have already registered and need to make changes, please PM me. Do NOT re-register.
Drivers that register then promptly fail to show up for the first race will be deleted from the registration list, unless you notify me otherwise.
Please check the registration list HERE before registering, to ensure that your number and colors have not been claimed by another driver.
Tracks: TBA
GOING TO BE AMAZING GUYS
Thread created. (2/1)
From it's humble beginnings as a small, Spec-Miata based racing series using slightly modified 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata's, to the arrival of the 1989 Mazda MX-5 Touring Car, the FMSC has remained constant in it's pursuit to bring the best online racing to Gran Turismo 5. Now on the eve of it's fourth season, the FMSC has joined forces with PURE (PUreRacingEvolution) to enhance your racing experience.
This season, the FMSC will effectively split into two racing classes. First, the Hard Dog Challenge Series will bring together drivers from all over the world and place them into the Spec prepared 2007 Mazda MX-5 models. This series will run on Sport Hard rubber, with Brake Balance as the only item allowed to be openly adjusted. To find out more about the HDCS, please go HERE.
In this thread you will find information about the big daddy of them all. In the world of Gran Turismo 5 online racing, the Hydra Tuning World Championship aims to take it's place at the top. Utilizing the '89 Mazda MX-5 Touring Car, this series will allow drivers to openly tune their racer. With limitations on tires, horsepower and weight figures only, the Suspension, Differential, Downforce, and Transmission can be freely tuned to a racer's preference. And that's only just the beginning.
This season marks the introduction of the most realistic racing series to date. The Hydra Tuning World Championship will utilize several new features, including but not limited to:
Weekly open qualifying
Self Grid Placement
Full Vehicle Damage
Safety Car Periods
This season we will be running two separate divisions to help with the varied schedules of each driver, which also allows us to open registrations to drivers in European countries. Each division will be combined into a single points table, and drivers will accumulate points based on race finishing position, and bonus points described in Post #2 below.
At the end of the 10 race season, the top 7 drivers in points from each division will participate in a winner takes all divisional final at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Qualifying for this race will differ this season, as the regular pre-race week-long qualifying will be implemented instead of grid positioning by points.
Each division will be a full grid of 14 drivers.
Division 1 Race Information:
Races will be held on Saturdays at 4:00PM EST. Room opens at 3:00PM EST (Convert HERE)
Races will be approximately 1 hour in length (60 minutes)
Open practice is allowed upon entry.
Track resets for Grid placement at 3:45PM EST
Microphones are not allowed during the race, please turn them OFF
Drivers are highly encouraged to race CLEAN
If you have a problem with another driver, please send them a PM
A mandatory mid-race pit stop is required
Division 2 Race Information:
Races will be held on Sunday at 10:00PM EST. Room opens at 9:00PM EST (Convert HERE)
Races will be approximately 1 hour in length (60 minutes)
Open practice is allowed upon entry.
Track resets for Grid placement at 9:45PM EST
Microphones are not allowed during the race, please turn them OFF
Drivers are highly encouraged to race CLEAN
If you have a problem with another driver, please send them a PM
A mandatory mid-race pit stop is required
1. Race Stewards
The people listed below are given rights to authorize rules and regulations in my absence, should they arise. If I am not around to answer a specific question, or cannot attend a race for personal reasons, drivers should contact any of them for answers.
*Accepting entries for volunteers*
2. Basic Rule Set
The following rule set is based on the GTPlanet OnLine Racing (OLR) Rules & Guidlines posted HERE. The following rules may have been modified for use in FMSC and will be strictly inforced:
You are expected to compete in a fair and honest manner. With fair and honest is meant according to the these rules, and the GTP online racing rules, not according to your own interpretation of fair and honest.
You are expected to drive responsibly in a way that’s not likely to ruin the racing enjoyment of your fellow drivers.
You are expected not to submit to bad general behaviour under all circumstances.
The position of other drivers must always be respected.
Cutting the chicanes or "shorting" the track at any point is strictly prohibited on all parts of the track, including the asphalt-areas behind out-of track-lines. Taking shortcuts to make up time during a race will NOT be tolerated!
No careless driving. Always show respect for your fellow racers. Be careful. Show some patience. Understand the limitations of your car and yourself and drive accordingly.
Quitting the race and parking your car on the side of the race track is distracting to other drivers, and is strictly prohibited.
If you are found guilty of any of these rules, the behavior will be evaluated and penalty assessed by the Race Steward(s).
As a general rule, if there isn’t a stated rule, then the rules as they are within a program will apply - both intentional and coincidental. I.e. the way a matter is handled by a racing program is the way that it will be interpreted by the Race Steward(s).
3. Event Participation
If for any reason you know prior to a race you’ll be unable to attend, please PM me as soon as possible. If you fail to advise me of your intention to be absent in sufficient time before the start of any two consecutive events, you run the risk of being excluded from future events.
All the information contained in this post is for FMSC use only! If you would like to use this format for your own racing series, please contact me first or I will consider it stealing and will report it.
Sponsorship logos are used with permission from respective companies. Any attempt to use these logos without the written consent of their owners is strictly prohibited.
Those that would like to link to this series, please use the following link: http://bit.ly/htwcmain
Last edited by R1600Turbo; Yesterday at 1:51 PM.
____________________________
RDS Autosports - #33 | |||PURE FMSC-4
Turbo's Custom Tracks v2.0 - THE biggest reserve of realistic tracks on GTPlanet!
FIA GT4 Spec Enduro - Sign up now!
Quote
Arizona
R1600Turbo
14,766
Jan 29 2012, 1:42 AM #2
R1600Turbo ...Colors... Online Now!
Post 2 Overview:
Car Info | Room Settings | Qualifying Info | Race Info | Safety Car | Registration | Drivers List
1. Stats
Mazda Roadster TC
265hp @ 7500rpm
210 lb/ft @ 6500rpm
795kg
2. Installed Parts
Body / Chassis
Chassis Reinforcement* (optional)
Engine
ECU Tuning
Engine Upgrade Stage 2
Intake System
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Sports Catalytic Converter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Supercharger
Supercharger Installed*
Transmission
Fully Customizable Transmission
Drivetrain
Twin Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Carbon Fiber Driveshaft
Limited Slip Differential
Suspension
Fully Customizable Kit
Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
* = New parts.
Anyone that is on the current registration list is allowed to open a practice room, as long as there is not already one open. It is highly recommended that when you leave, make sure random people that are not part of the series do not take over the room.
1. Recommended Room Settings:
Connection: NAT Type 1 or NAT Type 2
Microphones: OFF
Race Quality: High
2. Event Settings:
Boost: OFF
Penalty: NONE
Grip Reduction: REAL
Visible Damage: FULL
Mechanical Damage: FULL
Slipstream: WEAK
Tire / Fuel Consumption: ON
Grid Type: Grid with False Start Check
3. Regulation Settings:
Performance Points: Unrestricted
Power: 266 HP or Less
Weight: 790kg
Drivetrain: FR
Tire Restrictions: Sports Soft
Vehicle Tuning: Unrestricted
Skid Recovery: OFF
Driving Line: OFF
Active Steering: OFF
TCS: OFF
ASM: OFF
ABS: Optional
Each driver will be allowed one (x1) attempt at qualifying for each weeks race using the following format:
Race set to 4 laps
Lap 1 = Warmup
Lap 2 = Timed
Lap 3 = Timed
Lap 4 = Cool down & exit
Your single best lap time from laps 2 & 3 will count towards your grid placement.
Qualifying runs can be made on a daily basis through one of the race stewards. If you need to qualify for the current event, post in this thread that you would like to make a qualifying run around a certain time, and a race steward should contact you shortly.
Saturday is last day to make a qualifying attempt for both Divisions. Division 1 drivers have until 1pm EST on that day. Division 2 drivers have until 11pm EST.
If there are open spots on the grid, drivers who have not qualified can join the race, but will retain a provisional start at the rear of the field.
14 total grid spots are open for each division. This leaves two spots open in the room, 1 for the Race Director and 1 for an assistant, should there be one available.
Not everyone will get a chance to race every week. Unfortunately that's how racing goes some times.
Drivers that are unsuccessful at qualifying for the Hydra Tuning World Championship races will be allowed to attend the Hard Dog Challenge Series race for that day. These drivers will not be allowed to qualify for the HDCS, but will start with a provisional at the rear of the field.
Drivers will enter the track based on qualifying times, as instructed by the Race Director. Wait until your name has been called!
After entering the track, drivers are welcome to circle the track during their warm up lap and make their way to the front straight.
You will then self-grid by parking your car in the correct position on the grid. Each week a pre-race post will be made to instruct drivers on where they need to place their cars. Any questions need to be brought up prior to actual race start!
The P1 driver at this time is expected to NOT pass the start/finish line. That goes for any other driver! Approach your grid position slowly and make sure you are lined up correctly in the box.
Once the field is in position, the Race Director will start the 40 second count-down to race start.
Every race on the schedule will require at least one (x1) mid-race pit stop!
These pit stops are to be made no earlier than 5 laps after the start of the race, and no later than 5 laps before the finish. Drivers that make stops during this time will be penalized.
Safety Car periods may arise for major incidents like spins, major wrecks, or where a heavily damaged car is having trouble getting to pit road.
For these types of incidents, the Race Director signals "SAFETY CAR" in the message box, the current race leading car is expected to slow their speed to 50mph. (80kph)
The remaining cars in the field will then catch up to the leader and remain in a single file line. Be careful of the cars around you!
Warming of tires during the safety car period is allowed. If for some reason you lose control of your car and spin while warming your tires, you will be instructed to line up at the rear of the field.
Safety car periods can last from 1 to 2 laps, depending on the incident.
Pit-stops are allowed during a safety car period. When re-entering the track, line up behind the rear-most car in line.
If all cars pit under caution, the first car out of pit road will become the "safety car".
The first car one or more lap(s) down will have a chance to get one (x1) of those laps back during this period.
When given the "OK to Restart" signal, the leader will then re-start the race at the start/finish line.
This season you will be required to provide a team name, for running in the team championship. Each team should consist of 1 to 2 drivers. They do not have to be in the same division.
Make sure your car colors are final, as they can NOT be changed after the season has started.
If you choose a duplicate car number, I will PM you to request a different one.
Please use generic color names when registering. (Blue, Red, Yellow, etc)
Chrome colored cars are prohibited. (Wheels are OK)
If you have already registered and need to make changes, please PM me. Do NOT re-register.
Drivers that register then promptly fail to show up for the first race will be deleted from the registration list, unless you notify me otherwise.
Please check the registration list HERE before registering, to ensure that your number and colors have not been claimed by another driver.
Tracks: TBA
GOING TO BE AMAZING GUYS
then.... 🤬. This guy should go get a freaking life instead of harasing a great guy like RT and trying to ruin the great series that is FMSC!
Bet this guy loves Wikipedia.
