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PORSCHE CARRERA CUP '90
This is meant to evoke the origins of the Porsche Carrera Cup from the period of 1990 - 1991, when Porsche switched from the 944 to the 911, and eventually led to the creation of a dozen national Carrera Cups and the international Supercup that utilize the modern 911 GT3 Cup platform. But instead, we will be using the early format of the series, when Porsche stripped down the 964 Carrera 2 and gave it just enough racing pedigree to produce a tight championship, first in Germany, then in France, before they launched the Supercup format in 1992. Low power and light weight in a typical narrow body, rear-engined 911 produces a unique handling experience.
Events will feature a short sprint race followed by a reverse grid feature race. There will also be an Overall Championship and an Amateur Championship awarded for this season.
Events will be held on Saturday, with qualifying beginning at 5:30 pm EST
Schedule
All events will feature a 10-minute qualifying session, followed by a 15-minute sprint race. This will then be followed by a 25-minute feature race with a reverse starting grid based on the sprint race. An open practice lobby will also be open for an hour before qualifying to allow for setup. Sprint and Feature races will be held at different times of day. All weather will be variable.
1. Red Bull Ring - May 31
Sprint - 9 Laps - Early Morning
Feature - 15 Laps - Afternoon
2. Trial Mountain Circuit - June 28
Sprint - 7 laps - Afternoon
Feature - 12 laps - Evening
3. Tsukuba Circuit - July 26
Sprint - 15 laps - Sunset
Feature - 25 laps - Early Morning
4. Circuit de Sainte-Croix A Reverse - August 9
Sprint - 4 laps - Late Morning
Feature - 7 laps - Afternoon
5. Tokyo Expressway Central Clockwise - August 23
Sprint - 11 laps - Evening
Feature - 18 laps - Twilight
6. Goodwood Motor Circuit - September 6
Sprint - 12 laps - Early Morning
Feature - 19 laps - Late Morning
7. Nurburgring Grand Prix - September 27
Sprint - 7 laps - Late Morning
Feature - 11 laps - Evening
Lobby Details
Weather: Random
Time Speed Rate: 3x
Tire Wear: 10x
Fuel Consumption: 2x
Starting Fuel: 100 liters
Mechanical Damage: Light
The fuel and tires should last the whole race, so a pit stop should not be required. Please keep two wheels within the white lines of the circuit or curbing at all times.
Start: Grid start with False Start Check
Grid Order: Fastest first
Tuning: Open
Boost: None
Tires: Sport Medium
Slipstream: Real
Visible Damage: On
Grip Reduction Off Track: Real
Race Finish Delay: 180 seconds
Penalties: Off
Ghosting During Race: Off
Flag Rules: On
Assists: Counter-Steer, ASM, and Auto-Drive prohibited
Grid Order: Fastest first
Tuning: Open
Boost: None
Tires: Sport Medium
Slipstream: Real
Visible Damage: On
Grip Reduction Off Track: Real
Race Finish Delay: 180 seconds
Penalties: Off
Ghosting During Race: Off
Flag Rules: On
Assists: Counter-Steer, ASM, and Auto-Drive prohibited
Car Details
The car we will be utilizing is the 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS (964), which is itself based on the 1990 Porsche Carrera Cup car. Do not widebody or engine-swap the car, as it will be ineligible. Suspension setup is completely free for you to set for each race.
Power: 266 hp
Weight: 2469 lbs / 1120 kg
Performance Points: Approximately 557 pp
Tires: Sport Mediums
- Hood Pins B
- Roll Cage Type C
- License Plate Type B / Rear Only
- Front Grille Type A
- Do not add any custom parts, wings, or wheels
- Sports Computer
- Sports Air Filter
- Sports Muffler
- Sports Brake Pads
- Sports Brake Kit
- Two-Way LSD
- Weight Reduction 1 & 2
- Close-Ratio Transmission Low
- Power Restrictor (Set to 96%)
- Ballast (Add 63kg, -10 to the front)
- Height-Adjustable Sports Suspension
- Semi-Racing Clutch and Flywheel
- Increase Body Rigidity
Livery Rules
A generic Carrera Cup livery is available HERE for you to modify, or you can make your own from scratch, but remember this is meant to be the early 1990s. The Carrera Cup number board must be placed on both sides of the car and the front hood, but the specific location is at your discretion. Liveries must not violate GTPlanet or Sony Terms of Service.
Professional entries will use a white windshield banner, Amateur entries will use a black windshield banner.
Points
Points will be awarded to all finishers in the races, with an Overall Championship determined by total points over the season, and an Amateur Championship just for drivers in the Amateur category. The lowest-scoring race weekend (Sprint + Feature) will be dropped from the total championship points. One bonus point for pole position in qualifying, and one bonus point for the fastest lap of each race.
Sprint | Feature | |
1st | 25 pts | 38 pts |
2nd | 20 pts | 30 pts |
3rd | 17 pts | 26 pts |
4th | 15 pts | 23 pts |
5th | 13 pts | 20 pts |
6th | 11 pts | 17 pts |
7th | 10 pts | 15 pts |
8th | 9 pts | 14 pts |
9th | 8 pts | 12 pts |
10th | 7 pts | 11 pts |
11th | 6 pts | 9 pts |
12th | 5 pts | 8 pts |
13th | 4 pts | 6 pts |
14th | 3 pts | 5 pts |
15th | 2 pts | 3 pts |
16th | 1 pt | 2 pts |
Racing Etiquette
- Everyone participating agrees to take part honestly and to self police themselves on the rules below
- Clean racing is a must for everyone and if a mistake is made, please give the position or time gained back.
- Voice chat is recommended so that clear instructions can be given and drivers can communicate with one another.
- Please obey yellow flag rules, drive with added caution and do not overtake any other cars. Penalties given by the game will be handled on a case by case basis.
- Please keep two wheels on circuit at all times. Curbing is included as the track surface. Specific areas of the tracks that are out of bounds will be specified for each race.
- In the unlikely event you feel that a driver has not been driving honestly, you may report that driver privately to myself and the replay will be investigated. If a penalty is required, it will be the time equivalent of a stop & go in pit lane.
- As this series has open suspension setups, those who might need help should feel free to ask, and those with know-how should assist. You don't need to share your specific setup, but pointing people in the right direction will help everyone.
Sign-ups
In general, the Professional category is for drivers who would normally have an A+, A, or B driver rating, while Amateur will be for drivers who would normally have a C, D, or E driver racing. If your driver skill is viewed as being in the wrong category, you will be reassigned as appropriate.
Please provide the following information for your entry:
GTP name -
PSN name -
Race number -
Category - Pro or Am
Please send a friend request to my PSN (The359) as well, since the lobby will be set to friends only.
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