GTP WRS-Online : Event 79 : Lucky 7's - March 13

[WRP001]

Presents...


Lucky 7's


An Online Race based on Week 107 : 7 Gears for 107

:: Only Open to Qualified GTP_Registered Members ::

:: Members are not obligated to take part ::



March 13, 2013


European Time Slot

4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific / 20:00 GMT

North American Time Slot

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

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

EU Event

NA Event
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GT by Citroen Race Car @ Grand Valley Reverse

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Stewards Notes
Beware of daylight savings time and use the links above to double check the start time in your time zone! Based on driver response (we went with the majority) we're "sticking" the EU time slot to GMT time until EU summertime begins and we're "sticking" the NA time slot with the majority of North America which means it moves relative to GMT due to Daylight Savings Time.

 

[WRP001]

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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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)

 

[WRP001]

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 / 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 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: Grand Valley Speedway - Reverse
• Car: GT by Citroen Race Car
• Tires: Racing Medium (R2's)
• In Event Tuning Settings: Tuning and R/A functions allowed
• Example Tunes: Vagabond | Vagabond v2

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: 32 (+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 175% Average lap (180 sec)
• Grip Reduction: Real
• Mechanical Damage: Light
• Visible Damage: Off
• Tire Wear / Fuel Consumption: Normal
• Pits: Optional

Regulation Settings

• Performance Points: 631 PP
• Power: 630 HP
• Weight: 1200 kg
• Weight Reductions: N/A
• Engine Modifications: N/A
• Intake Modifications: N/A
• Exhaust Modifications: N/A
• Turbo or Supercharger: Upgrades Not Allowed. Verifiable by Looking at Turbo Meter on HUD.
• Drivetrain Modifications: N/A
• Transmission: Fully Customizable Transmission Allowed
• Suspension: Fully Adjustable Suspension Allowed
• Aero: N/A
• 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 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 Grand Valley Speedway Reverse 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.

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

 

[WRP001]

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[oink83]

Signed up. I might be able to make the US race since its actually an hour earlier for me. We will see, probs only about 30% on that one.

 

[Strop]

How do I get into this. I tried adding the three 3D3 tags (GTP_3D3Racing, GTP_3D3_A and GTP_3D3_B) as friends but got no response?

 

[Gravitron]

WRP001 usually accepts the FR's fairly quickly, but he's away for another ~36hrs. He, or someone else, should accept them before the weekend is over. In the meantime, please fill out the other required forms.
First fill out the one on the last line (the one-time form).

Welcome!

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.

 

[Strop]

Thanks, I've been out of this for quite a few years (hint: last time I raced seriously it was GT4 not GT5). Don't see too many familiar tags either, only Kevin (EDK) that I can remember.

 

[Allibubba99]

Thanks, I've been out of this for quite a few years (hint: last time I raced seriously it was GT4 not GT5). Don't see too many familiar tags either, only Kevin (EDK) that I can remember.

Welcome back!!

 

[GTP_Patrick1]

Event Regulations

Performance Points: 590 PP
Power: 611 HP

It looks like we need to lower power and or aero that we used in the time trial, is that correct. The time trial cars are at 630 hp and 631 pp when fully broken in.

 

[WRP001]

Event Regulations

It looks like we need to lower power and or aero that we used in the time trial, is that correct. The time trial cars are at 630 hp and 631 pp when fully broken in.

We just copied the data from the time trial which was pre-break in. The cars will be used just like they are in the time trial at 100% so I'll make the edits. Thanks for catching that.

 

[WRP001]

I'm dropping to reserve for this one, but unlikely to make it... sporting a 101.5 temp and feeling like I've been hit by a truck.

 

[n0iZe83]

I'm dropping to reserve for this one, but unlikely to make it... sporting a 101.5 temp and feeling like I've been hit by a truck.

Oh no Tim, get well soon.
Will not make it either, sorry guys. Lately wednesday is tough for me to find some time

 

[oink83]

I'm dropping to reserve for this one, but unlikely to make it... sporting a 101.5 temp and feeling like I've been hit by a truck.

Ahh bummer. Hopefully you'll be feeling better soon enough. Not many signed up for this week it seems.

 

[mohitraina91]

There's always last minute sign ups (I'm looking at you Jon) .

 

[jtv90069]

Yeah I'll be there

 

[GTP_Patrick1]

I ran a few laps in my lobby, seems to use right around 4 liters per lap.

 

[hasslemoff]

I'm dropping to reserve for this one, but unlikely to make it... sporting a 101.5 temp and feeling like I've been hit by a truck.

Sorry to hear hope you get better soon.

I hope to make tomorrow but cant register on my phone.

Lobby open for practice.

Edit: closed now everyone had left, ive got a few seconds to find on the lap yet.

 

[oink83]

Yeh, havnt even managed to get the car out on track once yet, been so busy last few days. Hopefully can put some time in after work tomorrow and get up to pace before the race actually starts otherwise I might end up at the back

 

[Strop]

Would it be possible to have a later practice. I don't get home till about 6:30-7PM PST. I'm going to have be careful not to get run over as you guys lap me, I'm still at least 2-3s off the pace (per sector). Either you guys got a lot better while I was away or five years of not practicing has made me slower (I'm leaning a bit towards the latter :-)).

Also what is the process for joining the race/practice. I've never joined a private race before.

 

[Allibubba99]

Just come and join me. I am in the 3D3 main lounge now.

Al

 

[Strop]

Sorry, only just saw this, I went off and raced my other passion (the one that requires 425W of non-virtual pedal power). I'll try and join in tomorrow night then.

Still not sure what you mean by 'lounge' either or how you join such a creature?

 

[jtv90069]

Race is set to 32+1 laps and 180 sec end timer.

 

[Gravitron]

Sorry, only just saw this, I went off and raced my other passion (the one that requires 425W of non-virtual pedal power). I'll try and join in tomorrow night then.

Still not sure what you mean by 'lounge' either or how you join such a creature?

In GT Mode, go to the Community tab, move to the right one click to the vertical list of your friends, find the GTP_3D3Racing "friend", click on it, then move right one more click to the vertical list of icons. Choose the Coffee Mug ("Lounge") and it will ask you if you want to join GTP_3D3Racing's lounge. 👍

 

[Racingworld68]

Sorry folks, just like the past days I will be home from work very late.... cancelled my registration. Guess I knew over weekend when I registered that this would happen, but I hoped for another outcome. On the other hand I am sure I will be home on Thursday night 18.00PM with only one thing on my mind : Let the weekend begin

 

[jamiebeech]

I'm dropping to reserve because iv'e been waiting for a clear night to take some snaps with my mate and tonight looks really good on the weather so might not be able to make it witch is a shame because I haven't ran a WRS race for ages its 50/50 at the min.

 

[oink83]

I'm gunna be the guy bringing up the rear tonight guys. Litterally had about 20 minutes of time to practice this combo, so my pace is right down. But addicted to the racing so wanna race anyway

 

[jtv90069]

Lounge is open for pre-race practice.

 

[Sarkazmo]

I think I'd like to get in on this. Bought the car for the Saturday event, broke it in, and tuned the suspension to my liking. If there's room I'd like to join in. I'm using #23 and the bright yellow colour from the NCD. Lemme know. I think I'll try and join the lounge to see if I can get in some practice with whoever is in there. I'll just leave if it's an issue.

Sark

 

[WRP001]

I think I'd like to get in on this. Bought the car for the Saturday event, broke it in, and tuned the suspension to my liking. If there's room I'd like to join in. I'm using #23 and the bright yellow colour from the NCD. Lemme know. I think I'll try and join the lounge to see if I can get in some practice with whoever is in there. I'll just leave if it's an issue.

Sark

Of course you're welcome to sign up for the race.

The grid is going to be very small tonight... if even official... 6 drivers need to start for the result to be official. Several regulars are not available tonight including myself due to illness. I hope to be back next week.

Good luck.