GTP WRS-Online : Event 108 : SPF 136 - October 2

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Presents...


SPF 136


An Online Race based on GTP_WRS (GT5) Week 136 : SPF 136


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:: Only Open to Qualified GTP_Registered Members ::

:: Members are not obligated to take part ::




October 2nd, 2013


European Time Slot

3:00 PM Eastern | 12:00 PM Pacific | 19:00 GMT | Check Local

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North American Time Slot

10:00 PM Eastern | 7:00 PM Pacific | 2:00 AM GMT | Check Local

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Ferrari California '08 @ Autodromo Nazionale Monza

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Stewards Notes

Take in the last of the late summer Mediterranean sun in this smooth driving 7-speed convertible. This V-8 powered prancing pony packs some punch with smooth acceleration equal to that of the fabulous Ferrari F430. The standard carbon-ceramic brakes are definitely put to the test on this circuit with it's long and heavy brake zones. You'll only experience the first 6 gears during your solo laps so if you want to try out the final gear, join us online on Oct 2nd where 7th will serve as an overdrive, perfect for draft induced overtakes. Enjoy another racing combo courtesy of Italy, but don't forget to apply sunscreen, SPF 136 recommended.



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In the event of a field of 13-16 drivers we will disable mics and race with one grid. With 17+ we will split the grid.


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Register​


Eligibility

This WRS-Online event hosted by 3D3 Racing is open to GTP_Registered members only. If you are not currently on the registry run the GTP_Registry qualifier and join now!

Registration Instructions

The following must be performed by every driver for every event:
  • Click the registration button above, fill-in and submit the online registration form (use your GTP_ tag ID)
  • Leave a quick note in this thread to let us know you've registered and any other comments.
The following must be performed only one time per driver (not per event):
  • Send a PSN friend request to GTP_3D3Racing, GTP_3D3_A and GTP_3D3_B from your GTP_tag account.
  • Submit the 3D3 Racing Online Driver Database Entry Form. Your information will need to be verified before you are added to the db and before your ID will appear in the registered driver table above. You can view the official driver database here.

There is a 32 car/driver limit for this event (per region) and slots are awarded on the grid using a first come first serve basis. Reference the registered drivers table above for availability. This is a stand alone race and points are not tallied for a series. Future WRS-Online races hosted by 3D3 racing may have different driver limits and will require re-registration using the same first come first serve basis and participation in future events is optional.

Registration Changes

If you want to change your time slot, add a time slot or update your color choices just click on the registration link and fill out the form again and submit with new values. Your last entry will override any previous entries.

Cancellations

If for some reason, after you register for the event, you are unable to attend please click the registration button above and complete the form again selecting "cancel" as your status. Please also post a note in this thread as the table above can take some time to update.

Delaying or Restarting Race Start

Once the race countdown timer has started, the race will only be restarted in these cases:
  • Multiple drivers report a black screen/hang, instead of the 3-2-1 countdown.
  • One or more drivers get disconnected before race-pace has begun ("GO" for grid-starts, end of formation lap for rolling starts).
  • Steward realizes there is a condition that would lead to an unfair or poor race experience.

Once the race countdown timer has started, the race will explicitly NOT be restarted for:
  • Latecomers, even if you've registered
  • Driver realizes he picked the wrong car parts (ie, tires) or driving options (ie, Auto tranny)
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Lounge Settings (@ GTP_3D3Racing)
  • Race Quality: Standard
  • Voice Chat Quality: Low (Disabled if grid is over 12 drivers)

Official Practice Times
  • EU: Tuesdays @ 3:00 PM Eastern | 12:00 PM Pacific | 19:00 GMT
  • NA: Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM Eastern | 4:00 PM Pacific | 23:00 GMT
  • Pre-Race: The lounge is open for pre-race practice approximately 1 hour prior to the official start of each event.

Course & Car Settings
  • Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
  • Car: Ferrari California '08
  • Power: 476 HP (Stock w/oil change and full break-in)
  • Weight: 1630 kg (Stock)
  • Weight Reductions: Not Allowed
  • Engine Modifications: Not Allowed
  • Intake Modifications: Not Allowed
  • Exhaust Modifications: Not Allowed
  • Turbo or Supercharger: Turbos not allowed
  • Drivetrain Modifications: Not Allowed
  • Transmission: Not Allowed
  • Suspension: Not Allowed
  • Aero: Not Allowed
  • Example Tunes: N/A

Qualification Procedures
  • Type: Live Online Single Stint - No pits
  • Length: Single out-lap and 2 timed hot-laps.
  • Groups: Group qualifying will be used if the grid size is large enough to warrant in order to avoid traffic during qualification.
  • Notes: Drivers not in the lounge by the time the first driver has entered the track after reset will not be allowed to qualify. They are welcome to join the race, but will start at the back of the grid. If we are running multiple qualification groups and the driver enters before the last group has entered track an exception will be made.

Event Settings
  • Game Mode: Normal Race
  • Laps: 27 (+ 1 Formation Lap)
  • Start Type: Staggered Formation Lap with Rolling Start (see below)
  • Grid Order: Fastest First
  • Boost: Off
  • Penalty: None
  • Automatic Race Start Cycle: Disabled
  • Race Finish Delay: 180sec
  • Visible Damage: Off
  • Mechanical Damage: Light
  • Disable Collisions: Off
  • Slipstream strength: Weak
  • Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption: Fast
  • Grip Reduction on Wet Track/Track Edge: Real

Regulation Settings
  • Car Restrictions: Unrestricted (see above for specific car specs)
  • Performance Points: 529 PP
  • Drivetrain: FR
  • Tire Restrictions: Sports Hard (S1)
  • Vehicle Tuning: Prohibited
  • Skid Recovery Force | Active Steering | ASM: Disabled
  • TCS | Driving Line | ABS: Optional

Formation Lap
  • A steward will exit track, view the live timing monitor and announce the order after qualification while all drivers remain on track.
  • All drivers should exit track after the order is announced and enter the pits. When all drivers are in the pits a steward will start the race.
  • After the system places you on the grid drivers should proceed into stagger formation in order.
  • Pole sitter will choose his/her preferred side of the track.
  • There should be no overlap between cars in the staggered formation.
  • Speed limit on formation lap is 62 mph / 100 km/h and pole sitter should maintain this speed (or less) to keep pack together, in particular in the final sector.
  • Weaving or other tire warming procedures are NOT allowed during the formation lap.
  • Pole sitter will exit the last corner and take care to give enough time to allow all cars behind to safely exit the final corner.
  • Start marker for Autodromo Nazionale Monza is the start/finish line.
  • The pole sitter should start the race by accelerating to race pace at the identified start marker (track specific and may or may not be the start/finish line).
  • All other drivers should accelerate after the driver in front of you does so.
  • No passing is allowed before the start marker.
  • Be cautious and courteous in the first turn. Dive bombing will be penalized and will not be tolerated.

Pit Entry and Exit Guidelines
  • Pits are open and stops are optional, but may be required to complete the race based on fuel consumption and/or tire wear.
  • Drivers are responsible for determining their fuel consumption, tire wear and ultimate pit strategy. Discussion of this strategy in the thread is encouraged but not required.
  • Be aware that when "Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption" is set to "Fast" or "Very Fast" that the system's fuel add recommendations will be wrong. In this case you need to do your own testing and calculations prior to the race to ensure you add the proper amount of fuel to make it to the end of the race.
  • On exit from the pits stay to the pit exit side (usually right side) of the white line if there is oncoming traffic.
  • On both pit entry and exit, traffic not entering/exiting the pits must stay to track side (usually left side) of the white lines and are not allowed on the pit entry/exit except to avoid collisions. Drivers cannot follow another driver entering the pits into this area to draft and cannot drive into the area to avoid being drafted if they are not pitting.
  • Remember, traffic on course has the right of way after the white line ends. Drivers that cross the line in either direction are responsible for any incidents that occur.
  • Monza has a pit entry speed limit of 180 KPH / 112 MPH. Exceed this speed and the system will apply a penalty by holding you in the pits for a bit.


Track Boundary Guidelines
Drivers are expected to do their best to stay within track boundaries per the OLR. Mistakes happens over the course of a long race and the random off or two will be overlooked in most instances, but if a pattern of boundary abuse is observed penalties will be handed out which include 15 seconds for a "minor" pattern of abuse, 30 seconds for a "substantial" pattern of abuse, and a DQ for "complete disregard" of track boundaries. In cases where penalties may not impact the driver (e.g. DC), the penalty may be carried over to the next event and may be applied as a 5 (minor) or 10 (major) grid spot penalty.

It's up to the admins' discretion exactly what qualifies as "minor", "substantial" or "complete disregard". Going outside the rumble by a centimeter isn't as serious as a car length wide excursions into the run off area. Factors such as dirty air and traffic also come into play. If you find yourself going wide then the next lap you're expected to slow down a bit more to make sure you stay within boundaries. If you make the same mistake multiple times and you want to avoid a penalty you can always self-penalize during the race by lifting for a very brief period upon returning to the track. Continuing to hammer the throttle after repeated boundary overruns may very well end with a post race penalty.

Track Specific Guidelines

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General Guidelines:
  • Contact with walls should be avoided. Wall riding/bouncing to gain time will be penalized and/or can result in disqualification.
  • Rumble/ripple strips are part of the track
  • Runoff areas are not part of the track including green painted concrete.

Standard Clean OLR Rules Apply:
  • Unless otherwise specified, all rules from the original WRS event apply.
  • You are expected to drive clean at all times as if you are racing in the WRS. All participants are required to follow the GTPlanet Online Racing Rules & Guidelines.
  • 3D3 Race Stewards (who are taking part in race, but will review the replay) reserve the right to kick out or invalidate the result of any driver from the Race Room for driving offensively. If you ignore any warnings from the stewards and are kicked out of the race room, you will not be allowed to participate in future 3D3 events.
  • No hybrids - if you're caught using a hybrid or attempting to enter a hybrid onto the track during an official event you will be banned from all future 3D3 Racing events.
  • No cheating of any kind
  • Nothing that goes against the spirit of the rules
  • Passing and Blocking: Aggressive blocking is not permitted, but the driver in front has the right to choose his/her line and braking point and drivers behind should respect that line. Be especially careful when you are on older tires than the competition as the speed difference may be significant. These events are "for fun" so just play nice and take a conservative rather than an aggressive approach when possible.

Good Luck, OLR Team:gtplanet:

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Registered for the EU race. Monza always delivers close racing.
 
Yup, hopefully in for both, I'll confirm on NA soon.
 
Have to cancel my registration unfortunately... my brake pedal is flickering on in the middle of the straight and the accelerator doesn't always want to go off completely. 👎 I have two of the T500 RS sitting around here, both with perfectly good bases and wheels (one barely used) and two completely useless pedal sets... the whole lot is out of warranty.

I think it's a sign to take a break so I'll probably not race for a while. I'll keep an eye out for a used pedal set.
 
Sorry to hear that Tim, hope your not out to long.
We need you racing here.👍
 
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Have to cancel my registration unfortunately... my brake pedal is flickering on in the middle of the straight and the accelerator doesn't always want to go off completely. 👎 I have two of the T500 RS sitting around here, both with perfectly good bases and wheels (one barely used) and two completely useless pedal sets... the whole lot is out of warranty.

I think it's a sign to take a break so I'll probably not race for a while. I'll keep an eye out for a used pedal set.
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That is very unfortunate. I hope you will find one soon 👍
 
I confirmed up for the NA as well as EU. Hopefully we can get enough for an official race at EU. 2 in a row not making up numbers would be rubbish!
 
Ive signed up as reserve if I can get some practice before the race on Wednesday and home in time ill be there.
 
Just to confirm, we will be going with Fast fuel/tyre wear and 27 laps + 1 formation.

Also, haven't tested exactly what the speed is yet, but there is a fairly heavy penalty for entering the pits too fast. Your car will be reset back to the start of the pit lane entrance. I'll try find out what that speed is at some point.
 
Back at Finale di Enzo, we had this in the 3rd post:

Monza has a pit entry speed limit of 180 KPH / 112 MPH. Exceed this speed and the system will apply a penalty by holding you in the pits for a bit.
 
Ahh good find 👍 I'll add it to the OP Pit entry guidelines just in case.
 
I'm going to attend practice today and test my luck.

I blew out my pedals with compressed air and checked all cables, re-seating everything. I also installed the basher brake mod. Then I took the car for a spin... I didn't see any of the braking blips. I did see the accelerator engage, but I"m starting to think that's actually a function of this car. If you slow down a brake the car to about 25 km and then shift down and just let the car coast the accelerator engages on it's own and keeps you at about 12 km/h... I got in a different car and didn't see this. Does anyone else see this with the California?

The brake was definitely a serious issue as it would cost me acceleration on straights once or twice a lap, but the accelerator issue isn't a big deal anyway. If the brake thing doesn't come back during practice today I may sign up again and hold my breath during the race. I can't make EU anyway, but will try to make NA.

It'll take a little getting used to the new brake mod, but I really like the feel. It's possible the mod itself, which keeps more constant force against the pedal, which prevents the issue of it engaging when not being pressed... or it may just be luck and it'll kick in again... we'll see. :scared:

If you guys can replicate that accelerator issue at least I'll know I only have an issue with the brake... I can always get that load cell brake replacement for that.
 
Yes! 👍

I was seeing the accelerator blipping while I was off-throttle, too. I thought it was just my cheapo DFGT pedals needing some more WD-40, but like you said it's not nearly as big a deal as a flickering brake. Hope to see you tonight. :D
 
Yeh, I mentioned that on the Ford MkIV at Daytona the other week, it happens on quite alot of cars on GT for one reason or another. Quite strange.

Sounds at least a little promising. I'm not going to be able to make it to EU practice, but I will be on for NA practice, so either I'll post when I'm coming on then, or if anyone else is on around then, be sure to post up and I'll join you.
 
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GTP_Revoy has just GTP_Registered.
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GTP_:tup:

PS> So far so good on the pedals. I'll be on later tonight (~8:30 PM Pacific) and if they work well there I'm definitely in for the NA race.
 
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I'll try get in too for a bit then.

Edit: There is a ps3 firmware update you will need to get btw to get online.
 
Registered as reserve for the NA race.

I spotted the Stig! Do I get a prize?
 
Wow, it was so well-hidden, and yet you still found it. You can thank me later for training your lightning-quick rear-view mirror check reflexes for the past few weeks. :lol:

Updating now and joining ASAP.
 
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