RACEMAX.GT SUPER LAP EVENT AT TSUKUBA — $200 PRIZE PURSE!!

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ABOUT THE EVENT​

The racemax.gt GT7 Tuner Battles Super Lap Event at Tsukuba was created to recognize the GT7 tuning community. The event gives GT7 tuners and drivers the opportunity to compete against each other for prestige and cash prizes in a format that will require both a high level of tuning skill and driving ability to be competitive.

FORMAT​

The event is in Time attack format; participating drivers will have four attempts—or “sessions”— to record an eligible lap time. A session comprises a total of 2 laps: 1 warm up lap, and 1 flying lap. The lap time of the “flying lap” is the lap that will be recorded. The fastest flying lap made across all four attempts will be used for determining winners.

TRACK​

The event will be held at Tsukuba Circuit.
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Figure 1. Tsukuba Circuit, Shimotsuma, Japan​

EVENT SCHEDULE​

The event will be held 18 through 20 November 2022. Registration opens on 15 October 2022. See the REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY section of this post for further information about registering for the event. The event lobby will be open on the following dates during the following time windows:
  • 18 November 2022 from 5PM to 9PM EST (10PM to 2AM UTC)
  • 19 November 2022 from 1PM EST to 5PM EST (6PM EST to 10PM UTC)
  • 20 November 2022 from 1PM EST to 5PM EST
Drivers can reserve up to 4 time slots upon being selected as a driver for the event. Reference Appendix A — Registration Time Slots for additional information on time slots available. See the REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY section of this post for further information on reserving a time slot.

PRIZES​

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three fastest times in the event, with 50% of the prize going to the tuner and 50% of the prize going to the driver. It is possible for one tuner to win a share of all three prizes.

The prizes are as follows:
  • 1st: US$100 ($50 for Tuner, $50 for Driver)
  • 2nd: US$50 ($25 for Tuner, $25 for Tuner)
  • 3rd: US$25 ($12.50 for Tuner, $12.50 for Driver)
Cash will be sent to winners via PayPal no later than 7 business days following the conclusion of the event.

REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY​

The following sections detail the registration process and eligibility requirements for tuners and drivers.

Tuners
Establish a name for your garage and register for the event here by simply indicating your interest in joining the event. Then find up to three eligible drivers from the Event Drivers Pool—each tuning garage can select up to 3 drivers for the event. Tuners are eligible to drive in the event and fill one of the three allowed driver slots. Drivers must be selected from the Event Driver Pool. Driver selection is first-come-first serve.

Drivers
Register to the Event Driver Pool here for an opportunity to be selected as a driver for the competing garages.

If selected, reserve 4 time slots. Reference Appendix A — Registration Time Slots and the Registered Drivers Table when selecting a time slot. Additionally, reserve a number. Reference the Identification section of this post for further information on selecting a number.

Participation Eligibility
The following sections detail tuner and driver eligibility for the event.

Tuners
Tuners must meet the following eligibility criteria to participate in the event:
To become a vetted tuner on racemax.gt, prospect Tuners must either be a reputable member of GTPlanet, or receive a vouch from three reputable members of GTPlanet.

Drivers
Drivers must meet the following eligibility criteria to participate in the event:
  • Member of GTPlanet forum.
  • Registered to the event Driver Pool here.
  • Selected as a driver by a Tuner.

LOBBY SETTINGS​

The event lobby will be configured with the following settings:
  • Room Name: RACEMAX.GT GT7 TUNER BATTLE SUPERLAP TIME ATTACK CHALLENGE
  • Race Type: Race for Real
  • Max Number of Participants: 2
  • Track: Tsukuba Circuit
  • Number of Laps: 2
  • Weather Selection Method: Preset Weather
  • Preset Weather: S04 Dry, Cloudy and Sunny
  • Equal Conditions Mode: On
  • Time of Day: Early Morning
  • Start Type: Grid Start
  • Grid Order: Fastest First
  • BoP/Tuning Forbidden: Off
  • Tuning: No Limit
  • Boost: None
  • Slipstream Strength: Real
  • Visible Damage: On
  • Mechanical Damage: Heave
  • Tire Wear Rate: Off
  • Fuel Consumption Rate: Off
  • Refueling Speed: NA
  • Initial Fuel: Default
  • Grip Reduction Off Track: Real
  • Race Finish Delay: 30 Sec
  • Nitro/Overtaking System Usage Time Multiplier: Default
  • Filter by Category: No Limit
  • PP Limit: No Limit
  • Max. Power Output: No Limit
  • Minimum Weight: No Limit
  • Tire Type: Sports
  • Useable Tires: All
  • Required Tires: Off
  • Nitrous: Cannot be Installed
  • Kart Usage: Off
  • Shortcut Penalty: Strong
  • Wall Collision Penalty: Time Penalty (Strong)
  • Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collision: Off
  • Car Collision Penalty: On
  • Pit Lane Line-Cutting Penalty: On
  • Ghosting During Race: Off
  • Flag Rules: Off
  • Countersteering Assist: Prohibited
  • ASM: Prohibited
  • Driving Line Assist: Prohibited
  • Traction Control: No Limit
  • ABS: No Limit
  • Auto-Drive: Prohibited

EVENT PROCEDURE FOR DRIVERS​

  1. Add an event steward to your PSN friends list.
  2. Join the the event lobby during your scheduled time slot.
  3. Steward starts the race.
  4. Drive one warm up lap, then immediately follow it up with your “flying” lap. This is the lap that counts.
  5. Wait 30 Seconds for race to finish.
  6. Exits the race.
  7. Save the replay.
  8. Share the replay with the following title and tags:
    • TITLE: RMGT SUPERLAP [DRIVER NAME] [TIME SLOT ID]
      • Example: RMGT SUPERLAP MAX 25
    • TAG: #rmgtsl1

LAP TIME RECORD RULES​

For a laptime to be eligible for record, the following conditions must be met:
  • The car, tune, and livery must be in compliance with event regulations.
  • A minimum of two tires must be in contact with the race track surface at all times.
  • Driving assist settings are in compliance with event regulations.

ASSIST SETTINGS​

  • Driving line is prohibited.
  • Countersteering assist is prohibited.
  • ASM is prohibited.
  • TCS is unrestricted.
  • ABS is unrestricted.

ELIGIBLE CARS​

Table 1 indicates the cars that are eligible for the event:

YearMakeModel
1999HondaS2000
1992HondaNSX Type R
2002HondaNSX Type R
1995HondaIntegra DC2 Type R
1998HondaIntegra DC2 Type R
1998HondaCivic Type R (EK)
1997HondaCivic (EK9) Type R
1989MazdaEunos Roadster NA
1990MazdaRX-7 (FC) GT-X
2002MazdaRX-7 (FD) Spirit R
1991MitsubishiGTO Twin Turbo
1996MitsubishiLancer Evolution IV
1998MitsubishiLancer Evolution V GSR
1999MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI T.M. Edition
1996Nissan180SX Type X
2007NissanFairlady Z (Z33) Version S
1989NissanFairlady Z 300ZX TT 2 Seater
1998NissanSileighty
1990NissanSilvia (S13) Ks Dia Selection
1988NissanSilvia (S13) Qs
2002NissanSilvia (S15) Spec R Aero
1994NissanSilvia K's Type S (S14)
1994NissanSkyline (R32) GT-R V-Spec II
1997NissanSkyline (R33) GT-R V-Spec
2002NissanSkyline (R34) GT-R V-Spec Nur
1998SubaruImpreza 22B
1999SubaruImpreza Coupe WRX Type R STI Ver VI
1997ToyotaSupra RZ (A80)
1997ToyotaMR2 GT-S
1995ToyotaCelica GT-Four (ST205)
1988ToyotaSupra 3.0GT Turbo A
1983ToyotaCorolla Levin 1600GT Apex (AE86)
1983ToyotaSprinter Trueno 1600T APEX (AE86)
Table 1. Event Eligible Cars​

TUNING​

The following sections detail tuning allowances and restrictions for engine swaps, gearboxes, tires, widebody modifications, nitrous, and aero.

Engine Swaps
Unrestricted.

Gearbox
All cars must use the Fully Customizable Manual Transmission. This transmission is found in the Semi-Racing section of the GT Tuning Shop. The Fully Customizable Racing Transmission is prohibited.

Tires
Tires are limited to street spec tires; the following compounds are authorized for the event:
  • Street Soft (SS)
  • Street Medium (SM)
  • Street Hard (SH)
Wheels
Unrestricted

Widebody
Unrestricted

Aero
Unrestricted.

Nitrous
Prohibited.

IDENTIFICATION​

The following sections detail vehicle identification requirements for the event.

General
All vehicles must maintain a clean and professional appearance as well maintain accordance with the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and User Agreement — https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/psn-terms-of-service/

Identification
All cars must be identifiable by a number. Event number plates shall be placed on the hood and sides of the vehicle. Numbers may be 1, 2, or 3 digits. The numeral 1 is exclusively reserved for the prior event’s champion. Duplicate car numbers are prohibited. Drivers may select and reserve a number once selected as a driver for the event.

The following livery elements shall be included on all competing vehicles:
  • The racemax.gt logo (reference Figure 2.) shall be placed on the car's windshield banner.
  • The racemax.gt number plate (reference Figure 3.) shall be placed on the hood, and on each front door of the car. Sizing and placement shall be consistent with the default Racing Items number plate 1.
Tuners shall be responsible for creating and making available the livery for their cars. Drivers shall be responsible for ensuring the livery is on the car while competing.

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Figure 2. racemax.gt Logo

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Figure 3. Event Number Plate​

APPENDIX​


Appendix A — Registration Time Slots

Slot NumberSlot DateSlot Time
118 November 20225:00 PM EST
218 November 20225:10 PM EST
318 November 20225:20 PM EST
418 November 20225:30 PM EST
518 November 20225:40 PM EST
618 November 20225:50 PM EST
718 November 20226:00 PM EST
818 November 20226:10 PM EST
918 November 20226:20 PM EST
1018 November 20226:30 PM EST
1118 November 20226:40 PM EST
1218 November 20226:50 PM EST
1318 November 20227:00 PM EST
1418 November 20227:10 PM EST
1518 November 20227:20 PM EST
1618 November 20227:30 PM EST
1718 November 20227:40 PM EST
1818 November 20227:50 PM EST
1918 November 20228:00 PM EST
2018 November 20228:10 PM EST
2118 November 20228:20 PM EST
2218 November 20228:30 PM EST
2318 November 20228:40 PM EST
2418 November 20228:50 PM EST
2519 November 20221:00 PM EST
2619 November 20221:10 PM EST
2719 November 20221:20 PM EST
2819 November 20221:30 PM EST
2919 November 20221:40 PM EST
3019 November 20221:50 PM EST
3119 November 20222:00 PM EST
3219 November 20222:10 PM EST
3319 November 20222:20 PM EST
3419 November 20222:30 PM EST
3519 November 20222:40 PM EST
3619 November 20222:50 PM EST
3719 November 20223:00 PM EST
3819 November 20223:10 PM EST
3919 November 20223:20 PM EST
4019 November 20223:30 PM EST
4119 November 20223:40 PM EST
4219 November 20223:50 PM EST
4319 November 20224:00 PM EST
4419 November 20224:10 PM EST
4519 November 20224:20 PM EST
4619 November 20224:30 PM EST
4719 November 20224:40 PM EST
4819 November 20224:50 PM EST
4920 November 20221:00 PM EST
5020 November 20221:10 PM EST
5120 November 20221:20 PM EST
5220 November 20221:30 PM EST
5320 November 20221:40 PM EST
5420 November 20221:50 PM EST
5520 November 20222:00 PM EST
5620 November 20222:10 PM EST
5720 November 20222:20 PM EST
5820 November 20222:30 PM EST
5920 November 20222:40 PM EST
6020 November 20222:50 PM EST
6120 November 20223:00 PM EST
6220 November 20223:10 PM EST
6320 November 20223:20 PM EST
6420 November 20223:30 PM EST
6520 November 20223:40 PM EST
6620 November 20223:50 PM EST
6720 November 20224:00 PM EST
6820 November 20224:10 PM EST
6920 November 20224:20 PM EST
7020 November 20224:30 PM EST
7120 November 20224:40 PM EST
7220 November 20224:50 PM EST
 
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REGISTERED TUNERS​

Garage NameGTPlanet Account

DRIVER POOL​

Driver NameGTPlanet Account
 
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The faster car on sport soft with maxed settings will be fast for sure and dominant car , but not the most enjoyable car , even if it'll be a 4WD car for sure.
If it's a time attack event , i don't understand why so much eligible cars whitout a chance to compete.... or i'm missing something ?
 
Hi Praiano,

The eligible cars are simply that: eligible—no guarantees they'll be competitive. It's up to the tuners to find the balance between sheer power and drivability ;) In a format like this, slow and steady could very well win the event. Each driver will only have 4 attempts to record an eligible lap time.

Max
 
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No power and weight regs bother me a bit too.
Wouldn't that obviously give an edge to the lucky few who have been awarded the special parts like ultra-high RPM turbo, S Bore-up etc...?
 
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No power and weight regs bother me a bit too.
Wouldn't that obviously give an edge to the lucky few who have been awarded the special parts like ultra-high RPM turbo, S Bore-up etc...?
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It certainly could, and that's ok in this format. it's a US$200 prize purse—nothing to lose, all to gain.

Also consider the odds of both a tuner and their three drivers having the same upgrades available. The tuner may have the parts, and is eligible to compete, but the tuner only gets 4 attempts at setting a lap record. So whilst in theory, yes, exclusive tuning parts could give a team an advantage, in practice, the advantage will only gained through extraordinary luck.

I'd personally love to see a built VR38DETT-GR-R-NISMO swapped 180SX take down the R34s, NSXs, EVOs, STIs, et cetera—if a tuner can manage to get 946HP and 584 ft-lbs of torque down to the road on street tires, they probably deserve to win. A stock EK9 would probably run laps around the 180SX.
 
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You know I figured there'd be a lot of interest on this, especially considering the $200 cash prize. I'm curious why no one else is signing up. Is it because there's too many cars to choose from, should it have just one car to pick from with very specific HP, weight and such?

I do have a couple tunes ready for this, I'll try and post them this week.


Jerome
 
Yes, prizes are on the table. Still going to need to record 3 valid lap times to get the full prize purse though. And if Jerome fills one of his driver slots, he can win the whole prize purse.

I would like to see more participation though. So totally open to discussing the event format and getting feedback. I'd rather not change the core format of this event though because I'm trying to imitate the real super lap battle format, where the only real limitation is the tire.

I also want to keep tuning pretty much wide open because it'd be a nightmare from a moderation perspective to verify everybody's cars are using legal parts etc. Plus, we've assessed that the advantage one could gain by using a special part is pretty marginal.

I am open however to discussing changes to the eligible car pool though. I understand a 400HP Integra is not going to compete with a 600HP R32. I also understand that a 900HP 240sx is going to get smoked by that 400HP Integra.

From my research, assuming the same driver for each car, the R34, R33, R32, EVO, WRX, and RX7 will likely be the most obviously competitive cars of the bunch. But I didn't want to just remove the civics and other cars from the equation.. Maybe a K swapped civic could be competitive.. IDK because I don't have all the swaps. Maybe an LS swapped Miata can be competitive, IDK. Maybe an NSX with super parts could compete with the R34.. idk?? On paper, the power to weight ration of the GT-R swapped 240sx seems like it could be dominant, but it's impossible to get that power to the ground, so it's actually a really slow car.

So those unknowns are part of the reason we've left things pretty open in terms of car choice and tuning.

But yeah, lets open this up to discussion. I'd like the feedback. I'd like to run the Tsukuba event annually, but I'd also like to potentially run this same format at other tracks as well throughout the year. So yeah, feedback would be good for planning future stuff as well.

Cheers,

Max
 
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Banning 4WDs would open the competition up, suddenly. While some of the cars are cool, I think they will be superior.
 
I've put a lot of thought into it and tbh there's not simple answer to balancing things. I honestly think the current format is as close as we're going to get to allowing tuners to do their thing.. I'd maybe consider banning the R34, but I haven't test the R34 so I don't even know if it's really any faster than an R32.

We can try to work out a class format.. But it wouldn't be as simple as doing it by drivetrain, otherwise I believe the RX7 and NSX's will surely dominate the RWD class and we're back to the same problem of everybody using the same car and not having variety.

Across-the board horsepower and weight restrictions won't really balance anything out either.. Power to weight doesn't really matter if everybody is using street tires. Traction is king here, so AWD cars will dominate regardless of power or weight restraints.

The only way we could really balance stuff out and get a variety of cars competing would be to apply weight and power specifications for individual cars with purpose of ensuring each car is setting a lap time that's in pretty close proximity to a target time. This defeats the purpose of having various tuning garages enter cars if their only goal is to tune a car to be within .500 of 57 seconds though.

I'd rather see 4 tuning garages compete to tune the same car and see who's tune is best than a balanced variety of cars where tuning skill doesn't matter.

Thoughts?
 
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I've gotta withdraw my entry unfortunately guys, as I've recently lost my job and need to find another one. GL to those who enter!



Jerome
 

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