BMW M3 DTM Drivers Challenge by Snail: Congrats to all our 2021 Holiday Event Winners. See you again next year

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Welcome to the BMW M3 DTM Drivers Challenge Event presented by Snail
BMW M3 DTM
Holiday 2021 Event Link
^^Click the link above for our 2021 event^^

This event will be utilizing the BMW M3 GT BMW Motorsport 2011 race car spec'd to a DTM like power-to-weight ratio along with varying tire compounds issued based on driver skill level to establish parity in pace across the field and across all skill levels. For those looking to have an opportunity to competitively challenge known faster drivers or faster drivers looking for more drivers to challenge them, this Racing Event should present some intense and long enduring battles across the field and all skillsets. If interested, see the Event Details shown below:

Monday, December 28th
2 time windows to be decided on entries
Early Slot:
2:30pm est: Room opens for open warmup.
Grid positions will be set manually based first upon this event's Driver Classing , then each drivers Kudos Speedscore within each Drivers Class in Reserve order:
Highest in rear, lowest in front.
3:00pm est: Grid Start 25 lap Race (approx 60 min)
4:05pm est: Race event complete

Late Slot:
9pm est: Room opens for open warmup
Grid positions will be set manually first upon DR rating, then Kudos Speedscore in Reserve order:
Highest in rear, lowest in front.
9:30pm est: Grid Start 25 lap Race (approx 60 min)
10:35pm est: Race Event Complete

When signing up,, Please specify which time slot you could attend or both if either would work.
The final decision on the time slot will be decided by the entrants majority of availability.
BMW M3 GT BMW Motorsport 2011
Spec'd to DTM Class Power and Weight
499hp. (base hp)
2443lbs (base weight)
No tuning
Tires: 1x
Fuel consumption: 1x
at Track to be announced.
After a Driver signs up for the event, the drivers Kudosprime Driver Rating ( Highest Average DR) and Speedscore will be reviewed. (If driver is a member of Snail Racing and the Kudosprime data is not representative of a known driver's pace, he will be rated based on a comparably paced driver within the league based on archived lapping data and placed at back of Class being grouped)
The Driver will then be issued a Driver Class and spec requirements listed below:

D1/Diamond Class:
Racing Hard Tires
499hp/2443lbs
White Number Plates/Black lettering
Upper end of Snail Division 1 or
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of A/A+/S and Speedscore of 80-100
*Any Driver that has reached Kudosprime DR of A+ at any point with a Speedscore of 70.00+ defaults to the Diamond Class. *


D1/Platinum Class:
Racing Medium Tires
499hp/2443lbs
Silver Number Plates/Black lettering
Lower end Snail Division 1 and fastest of D2 (lap pace almost equal to lower D1) or
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of B and Speedscore of 70-79.99 or
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of A and Speedscore of 60-79.99


D2/Gold Class:
Racing Soft Tires
499hp/2443lbs
Gold Number Plates/Black lettering
Upper end of Snail Division 2
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of B and Speedscore of 50-69.99


D2/Bronze Class:
Racing Soft Tires
505hp/2414lbs
Bronze Number Plates/Black Lettering
Lower end of Snail Division 2
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of B and Speedscore below 50 or
Highest Average Kudosprime DR of C or below and Speedscore up to 60


The goal is to have as many drivers as possible capable of fastest laps within 0.5-0.7 seconds of each other. The result, very long, and hard fought enduring multi-car battles.
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Stock Wheels with Dunlop Tire decals: any color allowed
(Links for all required decals except nation flags outside USA are provided here)
1.) Apply D1 or D2 numberplate
D1 Plate:
https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gts...llery/decal/decal/1138839/5836748764448032256
Or
D2 Plate:
https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gts...llery/decal/decal/1138839/5846318912985104896

2.) apply a square insert and class color with tiles shown in picture charts in tab above to represent your drivers class.
D1/Diamond: White
D1/Platinum: Silver
D2/Gold: Yellow
D2/Bronze: Orange
3.) Use Black Numbers only, available as default from GTSport
4.) "Snailracing.org" decal on spoiler top
https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gtsport/user/discover/search/decal/decal/1594263/6134562408065172496
5.) Home Nation's flag on spoiler winglets
6.) Driver Class Color square with black car number on driver side rear bumper
7.) Window Banners: D1=Black, D2=White
8.) Headlight lenses: D1=Clear, D2=Yellow
Standard Lobby Settings
Basic Settings

Room Mode: Practice/Race
Room Privacy: Public *
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail BMW M3 DTM Drivers Challenge Event, 12/28/20
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No **
Max no of participants: 16
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Track Settings
Track: Spa Francorchamps
Select Condition: Default
Laps: 25 laps
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: Set by Host
Grid
Boost: None
Slip Stream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Tire Wear: 1x
Fuel Consumption: 1x
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Red. On Wet Track / Track Edge: Real
Race Finish Delay: 180 sec
Overtaking System Usage Time Multiplier: Default Qualifier Settings Time Limit: none
Qualifying Continuation Time: none
Tire Wear during Qualifying: N/A
Fuel Consumption Qualifying: N/A
Regulation Settings
Filter by Category: Gr3
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: 505hp
Weight: 2414 lbs
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Soft (RS)
Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Hard (RH)
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Type of Racing Number: No Limit
Assign Car Number Automatically: None
Tuning: Prohibited
Kart Usage: Off
Ghosting During Race: None
Shortcut Penalty: None
Wall Collision Penalty: None
Wall Collision Detection: Default
Side Contact Penalty: Off
Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collission: Off Replace Car at Course Out: Off
Flag Rules: Off
Limit Driving Options
Countersteering Assist: Prohibited
Active Stability Management (ASM): Prohibited Driving Line Assist: Prohibited
Traction Control: Prohibited
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: Prohibited
Notes: * There seems to be a glitch that not all friends can find a Friends Only room ** Friends Only room only allows for Fixed Host. Special permission is required to set up a Fixed Host lobby *** In case manual lineup is required, there is and option to set grid manually.
To sign up, post in this thread:
GTPlanet ID:
PSN ID:
Driver Number:
I'm available: Early/Late/Either/Both

I will review your DR Rating, and Kudosprime stats and immediately issue your driver placement so you can begin your livery and practice.
GTPlanet ID: llNovall
PSN ID:. II-NOVA-II
Driver Number: 4
I'm available: Either
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GTPlanet ID: Fudman420
PSN ID: Fudman420
Driver Number: 42
I'm available: Late
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GTPlanet ID: Moby45
PSN ID:. Moby45
Driver Number: 45
I'm available: Late
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GTPlanet ID: SydViscus
PSN ID: Sydviscus
Driver Number: 88
I'm available: Either
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GTPlanet ID: IceWarden
PSN ID: Ice_Warden
Driver Number: 22
I'm available: Late (preferred)
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GTPlanet ID: TEX36
PSN ID: TEX-36
Driver Number: 36
I'm available: Either
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GTPlanet ID: Bologna_Duc
PSN ID: Bologna_Duc
Driver Number: 99
I'm available: Either
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GTPlanet ID: Noob01_lmdead
PSN ID: Rauljimenez76
Driver Number: 12
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID: Drex124
PSN ID: Drex125
Driver Number: 13
I'm available: Late
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GTPlanet ID: GTP_Guido
PSN ID: TPC_Guido
Driver Number: 69
I'm available: Either
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GTPlanet ID: SAMHAIN85
PSN ID: SAMHAIN85
Driver Number: 85
I'm available: Late slot
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GTPlanet ID: Kuraudo
PSN ID: Dexter_HUN
Driver Number: #61
I'm available: Early
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GTPlanet ID: Raptor013
PSN ID: Raptor_Race_13
Driver Number: 013
I'm available: Either
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GTPlanet ID: Rob Brown
PSN ID: no1needs2perish
Driver Number: 065
I'm available: Either
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GTPlanet ID: ThePotatoKing
PSN: antonisabios073
Driver number: 28
Im available: Early slot
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Gtplanet ID: racingchamp30
PSN: RacingChamp30
Driver Number: 20
Available: Either (early preferred)
(I can do late slot if early slot is filled up to capacity.)
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GTPlanet ID: slimmycam
PSN ID: slimmycam
Driver Number: 71
I'm available: Early
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GTPlanet ID: Harry_Rowley_10
PSN ID: Harry_Rowley_10
Driver Number: 10
I'm available: Early
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GTPlanet ID: Pigems
PSN ID: TPC_Pigems
Driver Number: 420
I'm available: Late, maybe both.
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GTP id: Granadier
PSN id: TPC_Granadier
Driver no: 77
Availability: Both (happy to fill whichever timeslot needs entries)
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GTPlanet ID: RACECAR
PSN ID: GTP_RACECAR
Driver Number: 32
I'm available: Early
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GTPlanet ID: DesertPenguin
PSN ID: Desert_Penguin__
Driver Number: 9
Available: Late Slot
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GTP - Philtaylor17
PSN - V1_Evo_
Driver Number: 17
I'm available: Early
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GTPlanet ID: BGCaligula
PSN ID: ERS_BadGuyCali
Driver Number: 31
Available: Late Slot
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GTPlanet ID: roamingbard13
PSN ID: TPC_Roam
Driver Number: 86
I'm available: Late
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GTPlanet ID: Yugofan
PSN ID: Yugofan
Driver Number: 7
Available: Late Slot
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GTplanet: scarecrow937
PSN: Scarecrow937
Driver number: 44
Available: Early
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GTPlanet ID: Roman_GT23
PSN ID: Roman_GT23
Driver Number: 23
I'm available: Late slot
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GTPlanet ID: Lost_Sheltie
PSN ID: Lost_Sheltie
Driver Number: 43
I'm available: Early
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GTPlanet ID: racefan88
PSN ID: racefan8850
Driver Number: 15
I'm available: Either/Both
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GTPlanet ID: cromedix
PSN ID: ERS_Cromedix (this will be the one used by I haven't done any race on dailies with it, the one to consider for level is just Cromedix
Driver Number: #40
I'm available: Early
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GTPlanet ID: Phlano099
PSN ID: Phlano_099
Driver Number: 99
I'm available: Late, some of us have jobs you know...
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Updated: 12/26/20 at 4:59am est
Early Race Roster-2:30pm est room opens, Race start: 3:00pm est
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Late Race Roster-10pm est room opens, Race start: 10:30pm est
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Race Replay Broadcasts and Scoring
Early Race

Early Race Scoring
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Late Race

Late Race Scoring
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EVENT COMPLETED
:cheers: CONGRATULATIONS :cheers:
TO OUR RACE WINNERS
Early: Harry Rowley and
Late: Roman_GT23

Stay tuned, as more single events are intended, and plans for a Summer Series.:cheers:


2020 Event Replay Broadcasts at Spa
Early Race:


Late Race:



2021 Event Replay Broadcasts at Nurburgring GP
Early Race:


Late Race:
https://youtu.be/7OKkuzxXAwE
 
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Sounds like great fun. Id be down if its the late time slot. I have to work that day and i think the early time slot doesnt give me enough time to change, shower, and eat.
Late may end up being the time if that falls to the majority. If interested, make a formal sign up for the late slot, and ill be keeping a running tally to see where we get. Glad to have you if it works out for the later.
 
GTPlanet ID: Timm Sheehan
PSN ID: tmsheehan
Driver Number: 921
I'm available: Prefer Early (only because time zone differences) but could try late if possible (CET here so that would make a 4am start time).
 
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Welcome to the BMW M3 DTM Drivers Challenge Event presented by Snail
This event will be utilizing the BMW M3 GT BMW Motorsport 2011 race car spec'd to a DTM like power-to-weight ratio along with varying tire compounds issued based on driver skill level to establish parity in pace across the field and across all skill levels. For those looking to have an opportunity to competitively challenge known faster drivers or faster drivers looking for more drivers to challenge them, this Racing Event should present some intense and long enduring battles across the field and all skillsets. If interested, see the Event Details shown below:

Monday, December 28th
2 time windows to be decided on entries
Early Slot:
2:30pm est: Room opens for open warmup
Grid positions will be set manually first upon DR rating, then Kudos Speedscore in Reserve order:
Highest in rear, lowest in front.
3:00pm est: Grid Start 25 lap Race (approx 60 min)
4:05pm est: Race event complete

Late Slot:
10pm est: Room opens for open warmup
Grid positions will be set manually first upon DR rating, then Kudos Speedscore in Reserve order:
Highest in rear, lowest in front.
10:30pm est: Grid Start 25 lap Race (approx 60 min)
11:35pm est: Race Event Complete

When signing up,, Please specify which time slot you could attend or both if either would work.
The final decision on the time slot will be decided by the entrants majority of availability.
BMW M3 GT BMW Motorsport 2011
Spec'd to DTM Class Power and Weight
499hp. (base hp)
2443lbs (base weight)
No tuning
Tires: 1x
Fuel consumption: 1x
at Spa Francorchamps, default conditions
After a Driver signs up for the event, the drivers Kudosprime Driver Rating and Speedscore will be reviewed. (If driver is a member of Snail Racing and the Kudosprime data is not representative of a known driver's pace, he will be rated based on a comparably paced driver within the league based on archived lapping data)
The Driver will then be issued a Driver Class and spec requirements listed below:

D1/Diamond Class:
Racing Hard Tires
499hp/2443lbs
White Number Plates/Black lettering
Upper end of Snail Division 1 or
Kudosprime DR A+/S and/or Speedscore of 80-100


D1/Platinum Class:
Racing Medium Tires
499hp/2443lbs
Silver Number Plates/Black lettering
Lower end Snail Division 1 and fastest of D2 (lap pace almost equal to lower D1) or
Kudosprime DR B and/or Speedscore of 70-79.99 or
Kudosprime DR A and/or Speedscore of 60-79.99


D2/Gold Class:
Racing Soft Tires
499hp/2443lbs
Gold Number Plates/Black lettering
Upper end of Snail Division 2
Kudosprime DR B and/or Speedscore of 50-69.99


D2/Bronze Class:
Racing Soft Tires
505hp/2414lbs
Bronze Number Plates/Black Lettering
Lower end of Snail Division 2
Kudosprime DR B and/or Speedscore below 50 or
Kudosprime DR C and Speedsscore below 50


The goal is to have as many drivers as possible capable of fastest laps within 0.5-0.7 seconds of each other. The result, very long, and hard fought enduring multi-car battles.
Stock Wheels with Dunlop Tire decals: any color allowed
(Links for all required decals except nation flags outside USA are provided here)
1.) Apply D1 or D2 numberplate
D1 Plate:
https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gts...llery/decal/decal/1138839/5836748764448032256
Or
D2 Plate:
https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gts...llery/decal/decal/1138839/5846318912985104896

2.) apply a square insert and color with tiles shown in picture charts in tab above
D1/Diamond: White
D1/Platinum: Silver
D2/Gold: Yellow
D2/Bronze: Orange
3.) Black Numbers available as default from GTSport
4.) "Snailracing.org" decal on spoiler top
https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gtsport/user/discover/search/decal/decal/1594263/6134562408065172496
5.) Home Nation's flag on spoiler winglets
6.) Driver Class Color square with black car number on driver side rear bumper
7.) Window Banners: D1=Black, D2=White
8.) Headlight lenses: D1=Clear, D2=Yellow
Standard Lobby Settings
Basic Settings

Room Mode: Practice/Race
Room Privacy: Public *
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail BMW M3 DTM Drivers Challenge Event, 12/28/20
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No **
Max no of participants: 16
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Track Settings
Track: Spa Francorchamps
Select Condition: Default
Laps: 25 laps
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: Set by Host
Grid
Boost: None
Slip Stream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Tire Wear: 1x
Fuel Consumption: 1x
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Red. On Wet Track / Track Edge: Real
Race Finish Delay: 180 sec
Overtaking System Usage Time Multiplier: Default Qualifier Settings Time Limit: none
Qualifying Continuation Time: none
Tire Wear during Qualifying: N/A
Fuel Consumption Qualifying: N/A
Regulation Settings
Filter by Category: Gr3
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: 505hp
Weight: 2414 lbs
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Soft (RS)
Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Hard (RH)
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Type of Racing Number: No Limit
Assign Car Number Automatically: None
Tuning: Prohibited
Kart Usage: Off
Ghosting During Race: None
Shortcut Penalty: None
Wall Collision Penalty: None
Wall Collision Detection: Default
Side Contact Penalty: Off
Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collission: Off Replace Car at Course Out: Off
Flag Rules: Off
Limit Driving Options
Countersteering Assist: Prohibited
Active Stability Management (ASM): Prohibited Driving Line Assist: Prohibited
Traction Control: Prohibited
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: Prohibited
Notes: * There seems to be a glitch that not all friends can find a Friends Only room ** Friends Only room only allows for Fixed Host. Special permission is required to set up a Fixed Host lobby *** In case manual lineup is required, there is and option to set grid manually.
To sign up, post in this thread:
GTPlanet ID:
PSN ID:
Driver Number:
I'm available: Early/Late/Either/Both

I will review your DR Rating, and Kudosprime stats and immediately issue your driver placement so you can begin your livery and practice.
Early Slot (2:30pm est- 4pm est)
GTPlanet ID: llNovall
PSN ID:. II-NOVA-II
Driver Number: 4
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID: SydViscus
PSN ID: Sydviscus
Driver Number: 88
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID: Timm Sheehan
PSN ID: tmsheehan
Driver Number: 921
I'm available: Early

GTPlanet ID: IceWarden
PSN ID: Ice_Warden
Driver Number: 22
I'm available: early

GTPlanet ID: TEX36
PSN ID: TEX-36
Driver Number: 36
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID: Bologna_Duc
PSN ID: Bologna_Duc
Driver Number: 99
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID:
PSN ID:
Driver Number:
I'm available: Early/Late/Either

Late Slot (10pm est- 11:30pm est)

GTPlanet ID: llNovall
PSN ID:. II-NOVA-II
Driver Number: 4
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID: Fudman420
PSN ID: Fudman420
Driver Number: ??
I'm available: Late

GTPlanet ID: Moby45
PSN ID:. Moby45
Driver Number: 45
I'm available: Late

GTPlanet ID: SydViscus
PSN ID: Sydviscus
Driver Number: 88
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID: Timm Sheehan
PSN ID: tmsheehan
Driver Number: 921
I'm available: Late (maybe)

GTPlanet ID: IceWarden
PSN ID: Ice_Warden
Driver Number: 22
I'm available: Late (preferred)

GTPlanet ID: TEX36
PSN ID: TEX-36
Driver Number: 36
I'm available: Either

GTPlanet ID: Bologna_Duc
PSN ID: Bologna_Duc
Driver Number: 99
I'm available: Either

Hope there is enough interest to get this one going. To schedule the race night, I'm looking to get at least 12 drivers for one of the two time slots available by Monday 12pm noon est.

If we have a very strong turn out for one slot (over 24 drivers), we will split to 2 rooms. If we have at least 12 for both slots, I plan to run both races.
Im in
Either time
#12
 
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Can't say I fully understand how your rating system for people but we'll give it a go.

GTPlanet ID: Drex124
PSN ID: Drex125
Driver Number: 13
I'm available: Late
The rating system is pretty simple. By using the DR rating and the Kudos Speedscore it gives a rough look at a drivers pace to categorize drivers skillset to determine the tire compound to be issued. The softer compounds will be afforded to slower paced drivers as a helper and the harder to handicapp the faster to achieve some driver parity across all skill levels. The D1/D2 designation is for placed drivers within our league as a reference. These don't apply to you directly so can be disregarded.... basically you will be designated as a Diamond-Bronze driver level to decide your tire reg for the race. You will be classed against comparably paced drivers stats in one of the 2 Snail divisions. Knowing from the Sprint Cup, you'll likely be Diamond or Platinum. Hope that sheds a little light to make sense. Ultimately, lap consistency and minimizing mistakes makes the difference. Look forward to racing with you.
 
The rating system is pretty simple. By using the DR rating and the Kudos Speedscore it gives a rough look at a drivers pace to categorize drivers skillset to determine the tire compound to be issued. The softer compounds will be afforded to slower paced drivers as a helper and the harder to handicapp the faster to achieve some driver parity across all skill levels. The D1/D2 designation is for placed drivers within our league as a reference. These don't apply to you directly so can be disregarded.... basically you will be designated as a Diamond-Bronze driver level to decide your tire reg for the race. You will be classed against comparably paced drivers stats in one of the 2 Snail divisions. Knowing from the Sprint Cup, you'll likely be Diamond or Platinum. Hope that sheds a little light to make sense. Ultimately, lap consistency and minimizing mistakes makes the difference. Look forward to racing with you.

Are you using only our primary account or will you look at alternate accounts? I personally only use alternate account for FIA and primary for other online races.
 
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