GTP WRS-Online : Event 36 : Fourth Generation's Best - May 16

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Presents...

Fourth Generation's Best

An Online Race based on GT5 Week 65 Time Trial

:: Only Open to Qualified GTP_Registered Members ::

:: Members are not obligated to take part ::


May 16, 2012


European Time Slot

3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific / 19:00 GMT

North American Time Slot

10:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Pacific / 2:00 AM GMT

Honda Integra Type R (DC5) RM '04 @ Fuji Speedway F

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Stewards Notes
Mind your front tires.

 

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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.

(table will auto update approximately every 30 minutes)



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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

• NA: Tuesdays @ 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific / 12:00 AM GMT
• EU: Tuesdays @ 19:00 GMT / 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific
• Pre-Race: The lounge is open for pre-race practice appx 1 hour prior to the official start of each event

Course & Car Settings

• Track: Fuji Speedway F
• Car: Honda Integra Type R (DC5) RM '04
• Tires: Sport Medium (S2's)
• In Event Tuning Settings: Tuning allowed - R/A functions allowed
• Example Tunes: Coming soon!

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: 30 (+1 formation lap)
• Start Type: Staggered Formation Lap with Rolling Start (see below)
• Grid Order: Fastest First
• Boost: No
• Slipstream strength: Weak
• Penalty: Off
• Automatic Race Start Cycle: Disabled
• Race Finish Delay: Set to 110% Average lap (130 sec)
• Grip Reduction: Real
• Mechanical Damage: Light
• Visible Damage: Off
• Tire Wear / Fuel Consumption: On
• Pits: Open & Optional

Regulation Settings

• Performance Points: N/A
• Power: 327 HP (power when fully broken in)
• Weight: 950 kg (Stock)
• Engine Tuning Modifications: All allowed
• Intake, Exhaust Modifcations: All allowed
• Turbo or Supercharger: Not allowed (verifiable by turbo meter on HUD in replay)
• Aero: All allowed (free with the RM upgrade)
• Tire Restrictions: See above
• 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 take side of track (right or left) that is normally assigned to the pole position on the grid (Fuji = Left).
• There should be no overlap between cars in the staggered formation.
• Speed limit on formation lap is 63 mph / 100 kph 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 Fuju is 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.

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.
• 2 wheels on (or vertically in line with) the track at all times
• Rumble/ripple strips are part of the track
• Runoff areas are not part of the track
• Limit your contact with walls or objects, visible or invisible
• No hybrids
• 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

 

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Photos by Allibubba99, Official 3D3 Racing Photographer
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EU:

Sorry Gooners but the next two are from your spin!

Thats Twissy way up there after 1 lap, this is the last we saw of him! Darn Aliens!

I did catch him running by himself later on!

Gooners catching up after 2nd pitstop

I tried to cut off the inside line so he passes me on the outside kicking up some dust on his way by! Nice pass Gooners!

NA:

The next 3 photos are from turn 1, more bumping again!

Bump drafting!

Tim smoking the front left trying to catch Mark.

Jayoh, Contributing Photographer (NA race):

FORMATION LAP

FINISH​

 

[Twissy]

I can see the front tyres lasting on this one for 3 laps

 

[Gravitron]

This doesn't change your estimate by much, but I just changed the OP to say tire choice is TBD, pending testing. So your guess might be too high.

 

[WRP001]

If James' tires last 3 laps mine will last 1.5. Let's just call this one the "Pit Crew Challenge"

 

[jammy21]

I'm in EU race

 

[Allibubba99]

Tire wear is going to be interesting to say the least! Looking forward to seeing who has the fastest pit crew. I got my guys out practicing as we speak!

Al

 

[Speedy6543]

Lounge will be up for practice in about 5 min.

EDIT:
I'll start using CSL's online tune.

 

[Gravitron]

Tires and number of laps are still TBD. Speedy, feel free to set those, as this is your combo, and I've not had any time to test.

 

[AspecBob]

In the lounge now, for about an hour.

EDIT: it's just Jon and me for now... if a few more show up, we could have a race! come on, guys!

 

[mohitraina91]

I'm gonna be on later, like around 11 15 EST. Hopefully can run a few races if anyone's around.

Hopefully people don't back out and we can have at least 6 for the EU race.

Can anyone confirm the fastest time set today in practice?

 

[AspecBob]

Jon set a best lap of 1'50.285, but he'll probably do better than that with a few more laps of practice because my best isn't all that far from that (around 1'51.5 I think).

 

[jtv90069]

Jon set a best lap of 1'50.285, but he'll probably do better than that with a few more laps of practice because my best isn't all that far from that (around 1'51.5 I think).

Yeah, I did a little better after you left and got 1'50.1xx, but Al came back and schooled me with a best of 1'49.2xx 👍

 

[mohitraina91]

Jon set a best lap of 1'50.285, but he'll probably do better than that with a few more laps of practice because my best isn't all that far from that (around 1'51.5 I think).

Oh ok. I managed a 1'48.4 in the afternoon and a 1'48.7 now. Using Kevin's offline tune still. Won't stick with it for the race probably though, spins out on the 2nd to last corner .

 

[Racingworld68]

I will be joining for at least the EU race, havn't had practise tough....(except for the WRS runs...)

 

[LinPark]

Getting my registration stuff submitted now but might not make this event tonight - looks like a TON of fun!

 

[WRP001]

Getting my registration stuff submitted now but might not make this event tonight - looks like a TON of fun!

OK, i'll process your online registration and get you on the friends list. Feel free to join the event even if it's last minute... they are running a bit light this week so extra numbers will be appreciated.

I have a conflict so won't be able to make the races. 👎

 

[Twissy]

Where is everybody this week, we are light aint we, come on peeps join in the fun 👍

 

[Racingworld68]

Does anybody likes to share a good online setup ?

 

[mohitraina91]

Does anybody likes to share a good online setup ?

We have this:

I'll start using CSL's online tune.

Also, Kevin's offline tune with 40/40 ride height works well too.

EDIT: I've noticed, more people taking part in the offline event translates into more people taking part in the weekly races. And very few people took part in the offline event, which is weird cuz this is a lot of fun .

 

[Racingworld68]

Also, Kevin's offline tune with 40/40 ride height works well too.

Thank you, will go for this one, no need to addept the springs on the back then ?

 

[mohitraina91]

Thank you, will go for this one, no need to addept the springs on the back then ?

If there is, I have no idea. But this is what I'm using for the race and managed a 1'49.0 with it easily.

 

[Speedy6543]

Sorry for the delay guys but the lounge is available fro pre-race warm up.
Thanks you Jon for setting it up. 👍

 

[Speedy6543]

Livestream is up!

www.twitch.tv/speedy6543

 

[LinPark]

Watching you guys on twitch.tv - pretty cool - is there anyway I could jump into the Lounge and watch from the PS3? I don't see GTP_3D3Racing as being online right now in my GT5 Community page.

 

[WRP001]

Watching you guys on twitch.tv - pretty cool - is there anyway I could jump into the Lounge and watch from the PS3? I don't see GTP_3D3Racing as being online right now in my GT5 Community page.

You will never see the lounge online. We don't use that account except to manage the friends list. You can join the lounge anyway and there are drivers in the lounge, just that the yellow dot will not appear.

Before the event starts you can join the lounge if you want to watch from the lounge, but once qualifying has started it's distracting if drivers are joining the lounge.

 

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Some work has come up, so I changed to reserve for NA.