Racing Etiquette Question... at the Finish.

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They will put up a fight, but the FIA only allows 1 blocking move. Swerving to block multiple times on a straight would result in a penalty.
 
McClarenDesign
They will put up a fight, but the FIA only allows 1 blocking move. Swerving to block multiple times on a straight would result in a penalty.
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I agree with you, one move is allowed.
Usually, if I lead, I choose a different line quickly to avoid draft...
 
McClarenDesign
They will put up a fight, but the FIA only allows 1 blocking move. Swerving to block multiple times on a straight would result in a penalty.
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Is that a regulation to make racing more safe or to control how drivers battle for the lead?
 
I usually play online with the same people.

For me and the rest of them a clean and close race is more fun, important and rewarding than the 1st place itself.

And as someone said, if your faster than the guy behind he wouldnt be close enough for an overtake attempt at the end.

Otherwise when playing with unknown people I treat people on the track like I myself want to be treated.

One move block is OK, if your blocking, in my book.
 
Think about it like this, you wouldn't block someone in a drag race along the straight so why would you block someone in a road race on the last straight? I know it's not the same but If they've got the legs on you then they win, simple.
 
thelvynau
Is that a regulation to make racing more safe or to control how drivers battle for the lead?
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Both reasons in my opinion.
 
If it were the first 50% of the race, I wouldn't dare make a block on a straight, I would let them go and use the draft to stay close.

In the next 25%, I'm not as forgiving when it comes to letting people go unless I am so outclassed that I'm not going to be able to regain position.

In the final 10%, I'll only concede to work to the front, but if I'm in the lead, I rarely ever use my mirrors in a dead heat. If anything, I'll only make slight contact with my door, but not run you into the wall.


There really isn't a rule in place that penalises you for contact when the lead car makes a late block and you hold your line, resulting in a PIT Maneouver that very nearly wrecks any following drivers. So in that respect, if you block once to slow the opposition's momentum, that is legal. But if you wait until they're at your door, then it is an intentional collision.

I condone clean driving habits at all times, but not necessarily putting your head on a silver platter and presenting it to yourself.
 
I would not call it 'blocking' i would call it defending my position, if this would be in the last lap, you are entiteled to do 1 move. If you then would go back to your original line, that would be ok, but you have to leave room for a pass...

a bit like the new formule 1 rules....
 
Just for gits and shiggles here is what the GTP Online Racing Rules have to say in the matter, the rules that just about every series organized here on GTPlanet follow:

Leading cars have the right to choose their own line down a straight. They can change their racing line once while driving down a straight (Move from the outside line to the inside, or vice versa). As they approach the next corner, they can return to the racing line of their choice However, they're not allowed to change their line when the behind driver is directly behind and changes his line to try and make a pass. If your movement causes an accident, you're responsible.

Looks pretty clear to me ....:cheers:
 
McKiernan
Yep most reasonable people would put a "LOL," smilies or other emoticon to portray humour, however many do not use them. I've seen many posts on here that were misunderstood.

I've no idea whether that post was serious or sarcastic, all I was trying to say was that I wouldn't kick anyone automatically solely based on a post made in here. That's just how I prefer to handle it.

On Topic: If in the lead on the final straight on the last lap (or on any straight or lap) I would use the standard one blocking move, if that didn't work out I'd just have to concede the position. As someone else has said, there are worse things in life than losing an online race :)
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I was only kidding with my previous post I tried to put a laughing face up but it did'nt work. If the guy who started the thread takes my advice & startes driving like a lunatic Ill accept full responsibility.Have a good weekend boys.👍👍👍
 
Vegard
The trick, from the defending cars point of view, is to make one "lane-change" to break the chasing cars momentum, without making contact.
Pesonally I just let the guy pass me without making much of an effort to keep him behind.
Good defensive driving is something I have given up completely when racing in random lobbies. People don't respect the rules of racing and cut across the grass to get on the inside or worse still, brake late and push you off your line.
It's a shame really because a good clean fight with proper tactical driving and clean moves is one of the most satisfying things you can do on a race track.
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Agreed!
 
I don't block. If an upcoming car is faster than me i'll let him through, no probs.

So I come 2nd, or 5th, or last. I aint bothered. As long as I had a good clean race the real result is my enjoyment/satisfaction.

Finishing positions for me are second to a good race. So I don't block.
 
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