GTP WRS-Online : Event 65 : Spinning by the Pool - December 5

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Presents...

Spinning by the Pool

An Online Race based on GT5 Week 93 Time Trial

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:: Only Open to Qualified GTP_Registered Members ::

:: Members are not obligated to take part ::


December 5, 2012


European Time Slot

3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific / 20:00 GMT

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North American Time Slot

10:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 AM GMT

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The following links will allow you to check your local times:

EU Event

NA Event
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Lotus Elise 111R '04 @ Côte d’Azur

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Stewards Notes
Okay, she's charmed. Now, it's time to party by La Piscine!
Wear and Consumption is therefore set to Very Fast....
 
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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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(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 @ 20:00 GMT / 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific
  • Pre-Race: The lounge is open for pre-race practice approx 1 hour prior to the official start of each event

Course & Car Settings

  • Track: Côte d’Azur
  • Car:Lotus Elise 111R '04 (from Recommended Garage)
  • Tires: Sports Softs (S3s)
  • In Event Tuning Settings: R/A functions allowed

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 based on Qualification
  • Boost: No
  • Slipstream strength: Weak
  • Penalty: Off
  • Automatic Race Start Cycle: Disabled
  • Race Finish Delay: Set to 110% Average lap (120 sec)
  • Grip Reduction: Real
  • Mechanical Damage: Light
  • Visible Damage: Off
  • Tire Wear / Fuel Consumption: Very Fast
  • Pits: Open & Optional

Regulation Settings

  • Performance Points: N/A
  • Power: 189 HP (Stock)
  • Weight: 860 kg (Stock)
  • 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 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 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 Côte d’Azur 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.
  • 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.
  • 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:gtplanet:

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Going to be a lot of people spinning out this car is so hard to drive, Ill try and make it for the EU race
 
We are to keep our inside tires on the rumble in the chicane right? Memory a little foggy on this track :P
 
This is going to be my first on-line race at this track. I am STOKED!

Al
 
iGoFast
We are to keep our inside tires on the rumble in the chicane right? Memory a little foggy on this track :P
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Not this time around. Normal rules so two tires on rumble only.
 
It'll be interesting to compare my offline & online skills here ;)

I'm in 👍

note: i felt already looooot of grip on the offline event with the Sport Meds, just hope Sport Softs will not kill the fun :yuck:
 
Litchi
It'll be interesting to compare my offline & online skills here ;)

I'm in 👍

note: i felt already looooot of grip on the offline event with the Sport Meds, just hope Sport Softs will not kill the fun :yuck:
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We need to make this race (and all our events) approachable by drivers of all divisions and skill levels. Having someone going side ways or spinning around frequently on this track is not fun as there is no way to avoid getting involved if you are close behind (other than pure luck). And that includes leaders getting caught up in lapped traffic having issues.

Add to that the fact that we are using tire wear (which is off in the TT) and the grip level should drop after some laps of wear. Note that the event has been tentatively set to use "very fast" tire wear. We reserve the right to change that to "fast" after a bit of testing (which was delayed due to the enduro).
 
After a quick test last night I used 62L after 15 laps. Therefore 124L would be needed for myself to complete 30 race laps + a little more for the formation lap.
On Very Fast tyre wear and fuel use GT5 does not recommend any fuel to finish this race.
I would recommend 27L+ of fueling to be sure of making the distance.
 
I'm curious how this car handles. Haven't had a chance to run this Combo.
Knowing how the Elise bites you when trying to run at the limit I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the race.
 
Didn't have much time for the TT, but would like to try this car online.

Hope to see you in the lounge tonight. 👍
 
I'll be there in about 45 min.

EDIT: Having second thoughts about participating after this practice...
 
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Thanks for the tips in practice today Pekka. Those tips made a big difference and maybe now I won't "spin by the pool" which I did frequently at first. Still worried about keeping it straight with worn tires, but my pace should be competitive for mid pack battles if I can manage that.
 
Allibubba99
What were the tips?
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Probably obvious to anyone who ran the time trial, but...
  • To not shift down to 2nd for the last turn in Sector 1
  • To downshift late and just for turn in on the 2nd half of the swimming pool
  • To brake earlier into the swimming pool and in a straight line
  • To keep a little accelerator to stabilize the car in several areas

I also just followed him through a few laps and watched his lines.
 
jtv90069
After a quick test last night I used 62L after 15 laps. Therefore 124L would be needed for myself to complete 30 race laps + a little more for the formation lap.
On Very Fast tyre wear and fuel use GT5 does not recommend any fuel to finish this race.
I would recommend 27L+ of fueling to be sure of making the distance.
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just done exactly the same test and also exactly needed 62L ;) And hit a 44.7 in my second stint :)
 
Going to hop in the lounge for a short practice... west coast style (late).
 
I am going to be so bummed if I don't get to race tomorrow night. Where is everyone?

Al
 
I confirmed for NA. Still on reserve for EU, but hope to make it.

This is actually a great drive... takes a bit of laps to get the hang of it, but a lot of fun once you do.
 
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