Support Races
Saturday, December 13, 2014
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Register Here
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.
- 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):
- 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.
This is a stand alone race and points are not tallied for a series.
Registration Changes
If you want to change your status or any other registration 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 the race please post in this thread so we can update the registration list and make the spot available to another driver.
Also click the registration button above and complete the form again selecting "cancel" as event status.
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Important notes for the Support races. (note: the two formation laps and GT getting a head start will NOT apply to the Enduro on Sunday)
Details:
- The races will be set to 40+1 laps for LMP, 39+2 laps for GT
- The formation lap speed limit is 75 mph / 120 kph and a staggered two wide formation will be used.
- There will be 2 formation laps for GT drivers and 1 formation lap for LMP drivers.
- The target start for the LMP class is when the GT field reaches the GT turn in Sector 3.
- LMP cars are required to pit pause for 4 minutes.
- GT cars are required to pit pause for 2 minutes.
Important Notes:
- The lounge will be open about 1 hour before the race begins -- watch thread for announcement.
- Be on time (at least 5 minutes early, but preferably 15).
- Regulation checks will begin promptly at race start time.
- No tire warming procedures allowed during formation laps.
Regulation Checks:
All drivers should be in the lounge at least 5 minutes before the race start time. We will begin reviewing these rules at that time. Once the steward begins to speak or type out the instructions please refrain from using the text or voice chat unless you have an important question.
At the race start time we will begin regulation checks. You will be called by name to enter the lounge with the GT drivers entering first in starting order and then LMP cars after regs are updated. Do not enter the course until your name is called and do not exit to the lobby once you are entered.
Stay in the pits until the system places you on the starting grid and then we'll begin the formation lap procedures above.
Formation Laps:
The GT cars will leave the grid in order of qualifying and run a fast, but safe single file lap to lap the LMP cars. The goal of this lap is just to get around fairly quickly and reform for formation Lap 2. At the same time the LMP class will allow the GT class to clear the grid and then leave the grid and
on the run-off outside of turn 1.
The GT class will finish lap 1, pass the parked LMP cars and start lap 2 of their formation lap. The GT class should proceed on formation lap 2 at
75 mph/125 kph. The LMP class will wait until the GT are all clear of
the T2 marker and then begin to form up in qualifying order and begin their own formation lap at
75 mph/125 kph. The faster class should maintain about a 2 sector gap to the slower class for most of the formation lap. The pole car each class is responsible for setting a steady pace while allowing the group to keep together.
The slower class will begin the race at the start/finish line after their 2nd formation lap. The target start line is the official timing line and the lead car should make sure after the final turn that all cars have formed behind and closed the gap before the group approaches the start. At that point it's up to the lead car to accelerate to start the race and all other cars can speed up when the car in front of you does so.
The faster class cars will follow the same procedure and starting point, but the goal will be to time their start at the start finish line so that the lead car from the slower class is
at the apex of the GT turn in Sector 3 when the faster class accelerates to race pace. That should give the GT cars a good head start.
The final formation laps should be taken in staggered formation. The lead car will take the left side of the track. The second car should take to the right side of the track and alternate all the way back. This helps keep a tighter pack while maintaining better visibility versus single file. Cars should not "overlap" with the car in front of them. No passing before the start/finish line.
Finish:
Between the extra formation lap and pit pause difference the two classes should finish the race at approximately the same time. I'm not sure who will actually finish first, but all cars should have a fair chance to complete the race before the timer expires.
. Signed up for LMP. I might sign up for the support races later.
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