SNAIL Michelin Pilot Challenge 2024, "PS5 Users Only", GS/GT4 Monthly Series on Friday Nights 9pm EST, **Recruiting New Drivers**Open 

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Michelin Pilot Challenge 2024
presented by SNAIL


on GT7,

PS5 Users PREFERRED
(PS4 Users accepted by approval
and as Reserve Entries Only)

Races will run monthly on
Friday nights 9:00pm EST
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Event Info
Season Start Planned for Later September 2024

Event #
Friday, "Date"
9pm EST
"Track"
Conditions:
"Note Conditions"
?? laps/Race

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Driver Sign Ups
OPEN and continuously
being Accepted


Welcome to the return of SNAIL's Michelin Pilot Challenge using select modified versions of the in-game Gr4 race cars. All selected cars have been upfitted with either a Supercharger or Turbocharger and a power restrictor to get these cars to the 650.00pp base regulation with room to adjust up or down as needed. No other upgrades will be necessary or allowed.
A list of required tuning modifications and livery requirements have been made available and can be found in Section 3 of this post.
Race Events will be once a month on Friday nights, 9pm est.
Start upfitting these cars as required and start testing to make your selection prior to signing up. Once you have selected your car, and if interested in joining, please post here in the thread.


To Sign Up,
Due to the inconsistent and unstable nature of open lobbies with cross platform use, this series will give preference towards PS5 users. PS4 Users will be allowed to sign up and must be approved for network stability to compete, but will only be accepted in a Reserve Driver role. Drivers who sign up outside of the North American region will also have their connection stability assessed among the remainder of the attending roster during test and practice sessions leading up to the season's start. At any time if room stability is compromised, that driver(s) will be asked to leave the event, or possibly the series if the issues cannot be resolved. I am determined to continue our run of piloting stable and smooth running series on this GT7 title. All cooperation will be appreciated. Please have a glance through the first post, and if interested sign up as follows:

1.) Please Copy/Paste the template below and post in this thread with your information:

PSN ID:
GTPlanet ID:
Car:
Car Number:
PS5 Platform: answer "yes" or "no"


2.) Outfit your car with the upgrades noted in Section 3.1
3.) Run the Time Trial noted in the "Time Trial Instructions" tab noted below
Time Trial Instructions:
1.) Upgrade your Car as noted in Tab 3.1 of the 1st Post.
2.) Tune your car to your liking, use an offered tune noted or a tune from the provided link in Tab 3.3 of the 1st Post, or feel free to run the car in it's default tune.
3.) Open an Online Lobby using the Lobby settings noted in the Pictures below.
Please be sure all settings are correct and exactly as shown.
(Some settings, if set wrong, can create skewed results.)
Track: Lago Maggiore GP
Conditions: Afternoon, SO1
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4.) Run approximately 10-15 laps or until consistency is established. Screenshot your lap history along with your timing display box showing fastest lap and optimal lap and a screenshot of your spec sheet used for the TT. Then send those to me via psn message (NOVA-0479). I will review the data, and if changes to your PP regulation is needed, I will return an adjusted PP regulation for you to retest. Run time trial again and re-submit updated data as noted above. Drivers that fall in the median 0.7 second window of each other will establish the average pace and will make up the median pace window. They will not be required to test further. Any outliers, hi or low, will be adjusted and will require additional time trial data to establish better parity. Please make your best efforts to give the time trial your best attempt but most consistent attempt. This will ensure we get the best parity to start the season that we can. Feel free to start running now.
4.) Render your Livery to the series requirements noted in Section 3.2 (Or feel free to request a livery to be rendered)

For PS4 Users ONLY:
Please coordinate a time with NOVA-0479 or join a lobby with our other series drivers, and run a few races. If I am in the room on a coordinated time, I will review, real time, and take a replay to verify stability. If you are in a room with other drivers and I am not present, please ask one of those drivers to capture and share a replay of at least one of the testing/practice races and to message me with a search tag for review.


Series Format:
-1 Race Night/Month over a 7 month season cycle. (September, 2024 to March, 2025)
[7 race nights total (1 drop event)]
-15 minute Warm up/Entry session
-15 minute Qualifying Session
-(2) 30 min races (Laps to = 30 minutes)
-Light Damage
-1x Tire wear/1x Fuel Consumption
-Penalties OFF (Steward and Peer Governed)
-MULTIPLE DRIVER SKILL CLASSING, DISTINGUISHED BY CAR NUMBER COLOR:
 Yellow: PRO Drivers (those with -PP handicap applied)
White: PRO/AM Drivers (those at/under the base 650.00PP spec)
 Orange: AM Drivers (those with +PP concessions applied)
-ALL Drivers will run (1) control time trial to establish/verify starting driver PP regulations:
1st Time Trial at/under base 650.00PP regulation (as close to but under the required spec)
-If PP regulation adjustments are needed, data will be review and a new regulation will be returned to those drivers to run a 2nd Time Trial.
2nd Time Trial ran at modified PP regulation to verify pace parity
(This will ensure that ALL drivers on the grid are as close as possible in potential pace to start the season)
-Success Weight Ballast System after each event:
-3pp = 1st Place Overall
-2pp = 2nd Place Overall
-1pp = 3rd Place Overall
No change = 4th-12th Place Overall
+1pp = 13th-14th Place Overall
+2pp = 15th-16th Place Overall

(Values will be added/Subtracted from the driver regulations after each event. HP is the only value able to manipulate PP up or down. Corrected spec must fall on or under the specified regulation for each driver.)
(Details shown below in Tab 2.2)
-Vehicles to be used:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Gr4 (2976lbs)
BMW M4 Gr4 (3009lbs)
Chevrolet Corvette C7 Gr4 (2976lbs)
Ford Mustang Gr4 (3086lbs)
McLaren 650S Gr4 (2866lbs)
Mercedes SLS AMG Gr4 (3210lbs)
Porsche Cayman GT$ Clubsport '16 (2866lbs)
Toyota GR Supra Race Car '19 (3042lbs)

a.) All vehicles noted above must remain at their purchase weight - NO BALLAST
b.) Normal Transmission only - NO FULLY ADJUSTABLE RACING TRANSMISSIONS
c.) aero MUST be set at 175 (f)/275 (r) for ALL cars - THIS IS NOT TO BE ADJUSTED
d.) Race Hard Tires - (Race Mediums only allowed for drivers specified to achieve driver specific regulations)
e.) ALL cars MUST be upfitted with your choice of available Supercharger or Turbocharger for your chosen car
f.) Power Restrictor MUST be added to allow extra adjustment option to help adjust for driver regulations
g.) Tuning of Suspension and Differential is only adjustments allowed
h.) ABS is only aid permitted


-Unlimited Roster with grid priority on a first come, first to confirm attending basis for each event
-Driver Scoring will be kept.



Series Details and Information

1.) Race Schedule, Race Night Format, Lobby Settings, Qualifying Procedure, and Party Chat Rules Hub

Event #1: Road Atlanta (September, 2024)
Event #2: Watkins Glen (October, 2024)
Event #3: Laguna Seca (November, 2024)
Event #4: Mount Panorama (December, 2024)
Event #5: Nurburgring GP (January 2025)
Event #6: Barcelona (layout to be decided)(February 2025)
Event #7: Spa Francorchamps (March 2025) - Season Finale
Race Night schedule and format to be announced
The schedule below is a guide to stay within a 1.5 hour time window, but may vary depending on issues throughout the night
9:00pm est - Room is opened for warmup and "scrutineering/spec verifications"
9:15pm est - Qualifying (15 minutes)
9:30pm est - Start Race 1 (30 minutes)
10:00pm est - Scoring/Replays/ Break (10 minute)
10:10pm est - Race 2 (30 minutes)
10:40pm est - Post Race Scoring/Replays/Chat
10:45pm est - Room is closed
Series Lobby Settings
(Lobby Settings to be edited as additional GT7 lobby features become available)
Basic Settings
Room Mode: Practice/Qualifying/Race
Room Privacy: Friends Only * (we are accepting PS5 entries only)
Room Settings
Room Name: Snail-MPC, Event #1-7 (Date)- Members only
Race Type: Race for Real
Fixed Room Ownership: No **
Max no of participants: 16
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Required Sportsmanship Rating --
Track Settings
Track: As per Race Date
Select Condition: See Event Details
Laps: laps to =30 minutes
Race Settings
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: R1, Fastest First/R2, Reverse Grid from previous results.(Set by Host)
Grid Boost: None
Slip Stream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Tire Wear: 1x
Fuel Consumption: 1x
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Red. On Wet Track / Track Edge: Real
Race Finish Delay: 180 sec
Overtaking System Usage Time Multiplier: Default
Qualifier Settings Time Limit: 15
Qualifying Continuation Time: 120 sec
Tire Wear during Qualifying: same as race
Fuel Consumption Qualifying: same as race
Regulation Settings
Filter by Category: Open
Balance of Performance: Off
Power Limit: none
Weight: none
PP Max: set to highest PP value noted on Driver Regulation Chart
Maximum Tire Rating: Racing Hard (RH) Minimum Tire Rating: Racing Hard (RH)
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Type of Racing Number: No Limit
Assign Car Number Automatically: None
Tuning: No Limit
Kart Usage: Off
Ghosting During Race: None
Shortcut Penalty: None
Wall Collision Penalty: None
Wall Collision Detection: Default
Side Contact Penalty: Off
Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collision: Off
Replace Car at Course Out: Off
Flag Rules: Off
Limit Driving Options
Counter steering Assist: Prohibited
Active Stability Management (ASM): Prohibited
Driving Line Assist: Prohibited
Traction Control: Prohibited
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: Prohibited
-9:00pm est: RACE ROOM IS OPEN (or Reset) for ENTRIES ONLY- Warm up laps permitted (Verify your Driver Specific BOP/PP regulations before making your entry.)
-9:15pm est: All previously confirmed driver entries must be in by this time. (Standby drivers will be notified via a posted invite in the thread if grid openings are available)
The Host or Series Director will instruct all Drivers to begin Open Qualifying. Run as many laps as you choose to set a time. Do not return to lobby for tuning or cancel your entry at any time during this Open Qualifying session. Park your car in a safe area on track or return to pits (do not cancel entry) if finished lapping early.
(Drivers entering the race room late, after 9:15pm est, may still make their entry and set laps using the remaining time available up to the start of Race 1 if a vacant spot is still available)
At approximately 9:30pm est, the Series Director or Host will message the finish of qualifying, and qualifying times will be Recorded.
After a short 2-3 minute break, we will start Race 1.
RACE NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
16 player Party Chat Policy
The Party Chat feature will opened after the Race Room with the following Rules:
1.) It is required that drivers enter the Open party chat to help in the flow of communication to start the night and communicate Caution requests/issuing and directives during the Caution.
2.) Open Conversation is allowed at the opening of the Race Room to the official start of Qualifying, approximately 9:15pm est. ALL MICs MUST BE MUTED AT THIS TIME, thru Qualifying, and Race (Host will remind all drivers to please mute mics before the call to start qualifying)
3.) During the race, Drivers may only come on the mic to verbally request a Caution/Yellow Flag, and for the Caution to be issued by the Race Director and directives related to the Caution.
4.) Once the race finish countdown is complete, drivers may resume un-muted conversation up to the call to mute mics before the next race.

Be reminded that no discussions regarding on track incidents are to be discussed, except obviously, if it is simply an apology and no more. Please review the penalty guidelines for more detail on this policy.

And Lastly,

Please don't be that guy who has their mic on the whole race (If your headphones do not have a mute feature, simply leave the party chat before the Qualifying Session begins**

Hopefully this will add to the overall quality of these Events.
PS4 driver entries are being accepted for the series, but only in a Reserve driver role. All PS4 driver entries will be placed on a dedicated PS4 driver roster/pool. These drivers may confirm their availability at anytime after a most recent event. This only establishes priority among the other PS4 drivers in the Reserve pool.

PS5 Drivers will continue to maintain confirmation and grid priority up to the Thursday before a race night at 5pm est. At that time, if the grid is not full from PS5 driver confirmations (from the entire PS5 roster), the open grid spots will be offered to the PS4 driver roster with spots filled in the order that PS4 Reserve drivers confirmed available.
(PS5 drivers that confirmed outside the first 16 and are considered "PS5 Reserves" will still maintain priority to bump onto the grid. Once ALL confirmed PS5 players are exhausted, any remaining open grid spots will then offered to the PS4 driver pool.)
PS4 Reserves should be prepared and keep a look out after the 5pm est, Thursday cutoff, as invites will be in the order of confirmations of availability.

As is the case with the PS5 roster, all drivers should be on a hard wired connection and clear their cache before room entry. Any noticeable lag, jittering, screeching will be assessed during the warm up session. If excessive issues are noticed by a number of drivers, and cannot be resolved before the start of qualifying, that driver will be asked to leave if Reserve drivers (PS5 or PS4) are online and ready to race. A psn message invite will be sent for the available reserve(s) to enter the race room.

All PS4 entries will be assessed for network stability and must be approved before final acceptance onto the PS4 reserve roster.
Please coordinate a time with NOVA-0479 or join a lobby with our other series drivers, and run a few races. If I am in the room on a coordinated time, I will review, real time, and take a replay to verify stability. If you are in a room with other drivers and I am not present, please ask one of those drivers to capture and share a replay of at least one of the testing/practice races and to message me with a search tag for review.

If the inclusion of PS4 Reserve drivers proves successful in this capacity, I will consider opening entries to all (PS5 and PS4) drivers for our next series.

PS4 drivers are to follow all sign up instructions and processes as a normal driver.

2.) Driver Related Information Hub
Points Structure
The points below will be awarded for each race.
1st = 35 points
2nd = 30 points
3rd = 27 points
4th = 24 points
5th = 22 points
6th = 20 points
7th = 19 points
8th = 18 points
9th = 17 points
10th = 16 points
11th = 13 points
12th = 10 points
13th = 7 points
14th = 5 points
15th = 3 points
16th = 1 points
*1 bonus point for pole position
*2 points for each race's fast lap

**75 Points Available for an Event Sweep, with Pole, and Fastest Laps

***Any ties in points will be broken first by highest finish placement over the 2 races, and then by fastest Race laps of the event if still tied.
-All drivers will time trial at a pre-determined "650.00 PP" value maximum
-Drivers will have a corrected regulation returned to them, and then will be asked to run a verification Time Trial. Final adjustments will made from there to start the season. (If a second time trial is not submitted the week before our 1st race date, the Race Director will apply a PP handicap/concession based on the initial time trial results)
-All Drivers must adhere to and maintain the set weight regulation for this car
-Changes to driver PP regulations will be adjusted after each event based on each driver's Preliminary Overall finishing placement prior to any penalty points issued and will be noted at the bottom of the Drivers List Post.
-"PP" value adjustments will be issued after each event for Podium (top 3) finishers and drivers finishing outside the Top 12 Overall to further dial in the parity of the field as the season progresses.
See below:
-Success Weight Ballast System after each event:
-3pp = 1st Place Overall
-2pp = 2nd Place Overall
-1pp = 3rd Place Overall
No change = 4th-12th Place Overall
+1pp = 13th-14th Place Overall
+2pp = 15th-16th Place Overall

-Values will be added/subtracted from the driver regulations after each event.
-Post event PP success adjustments will based on a driver's preliminary overall position before any penalties are issued.
-HP is the only value able to manipulate PP up or down.
-Corrected spec must fall on or under the specified regulation for each driver.
-Drivers will be asked to edit their livery for any class changes, up or down, and re-submit an updated profile picture as soon as possible for the spotters guide and driver profile page.
*Grid priority is on a first come, first serve based upon each driver's confirmation to attend each event.
*First 16 Drivers to confirm for an event guarantee their entry and grid spot for that event
*Any Drivers that confirm outside the first 16 will be on a Reserve wait list based on when they confirmed as well.
Race Night CONFIRMATION, ABSENTEE REPORTING, and PARTICIPATION POLICY
Driver "Race Night" confirmation policy
-A Confirmation Reminder Post with ALL drivers tagged will be posted in the main thread as well as a PSN conversation by the Friday of the week before a scheduled Race night
All Drivers, may "Early" confirm their attendance or availability at any time after the most recent Event to establish their priority and grid spot for the next event.
-All drivers tagged are asked to confirm that they "will" or "will not" be racing by 5pm est Thursday (day before race night) to guarantee the scheduled race.
-A minimum of 10 drivers confirmed to attend will be required to guarantee the race night.
(if minimum is not reached, event will be postponed 1 week. If minimum is still not established for the make up date, the event will be cancelled and we will move onto the next venue)
Race Night Participation Policy
Any drivers that confirm their attendance for Race night are holding a grid spot and committing to a full night of racing. For this series format to function the way it was intended, participation to the end of race night is extremely important. Therefore, any driver who leaves prior to the conclusion of race night will receive points only for the race completed, and a -5 Point penalty will be assessed against that driver's season standing.
-If unable to attend due to a change of circumstances or plans, please notify me as soon as reasonably possible if you are unable to make the event.
*The latest acceptable notice without any recourse is 9:10pm est. *
Any drivers who are confirmed to attend, and fail to appear, will automatically default to a Reserve for their next confirmed event.


Exceptions:
(If you disconnect during a race, please return to the room and wait out the remainder of that race. This will satisfy the above participation policy.)
[Life does dish out Emergency situations. If this occurs, please exit the race and post the message: "Emergency Exit Needed" before leaving the room.]

Please remember that a grid spot was held for you to race when you confirmed attendance which placed other drivers on the waiting list. Let's be sure that the grid spots we are holding are being used up for the night.

Thanks Fellas.
ALL Drivers attending a race night event will be required to submit their performance spec sheet (via screenshot) to either:
1.) My PSN: NOVA-0479 (if choosing discretion), or
2.) The series PSN group chat (if open to allowing others to view your tune)
This MUST be done between the time that the room is opened (9pm est) to the start of Qualifying (9:15pm est)
-If Race 1 is missed, and the driver is attending Race, he must submit before the start of Race 2.

-These will be reviewed post event.
-Failure to meet your specific regulations or submit spec sheets will result in a 10 point penalty assessed against your total score for the event.
It should look like the attached picture, and must be done prior to every event.
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Spec sheet must show:
-Weight (Must remain as noted in chart below)
-PP Spec specified for each driver - do not exceed
-Transmission type being used
-Aero Settings set at 175 (f)/275 (r)
-Modification list on the far right
(All drivers should send 2 screenshots for scrutineering displaying their entire spec pages)
  • Race Hard tires (unless noted otherwise for driver specified regulations)
  • Reminder: HP is the only way that PP can be manipulated to achieve a driver's PP maximum. Weight MUST remain at purchased weight - NO BALLAST
Again, these will be reviewed after each event. Please don't forget.
Race Team Details
-Race teams may be comprised of at least 2 or up to 4 drivers total.
-ALL teams must create a team name and either source a pre-rendered decal or create one. (If not familiar with how to create or upload a decal, message me...I am glad to help create any decals as needed.)
-All drivers included in a team must have their car marked on 3 sides of the race car (front, left, right) and a "driver" side profile of the updated car livery over the white background submitted to be eligible for team scoring. (Any driver's cars missing the decals or who have not submitted an updated profile picture with the team name shown will not have their points count toward a team's score for that event(s))
-Only the overall scores of the 2 top scoring drivers for each event will count toward that event's team score.
- (1) Drop score for the season (lowest team score of the season)

Team Creation and Announcement
  • Drivers may solicit to form a team in the thread or via pm.
  • Teams may be announced as soon as at least 2 drivers are agreed and confirmed for a team, and MUST be announced formally on the thread once formed.
  • Drivers may be added to already created 2+ Driver teams up to a maximum of 4 drivers
  • Drivers must submit their edited livery reflecting the team name on their car to be eligible for that team's points.

3.) Vehicle Information and Regulations Hub
Eligible Vehicles:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Gr4 (2976lbs)
BMW M4 Gr4 (3009lbs)
Chevrolet Corvette C7 Gr4 (2976lbs)
Ford Mustang Gr4 (3086lbs)
McLaren 650S Gr4 (2866lbs)
Mercedes SLS AMG Gr4 (3120lbs)
Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport '16 (2866lbs)
Toyota GR Supra Race Car '19 (3042lbs)

Vehicle Build Sheet
a.) All vehicles noted above must remain at their purchase weight - NO BALLAST
b.) Normal Transmission only - NO FULLY ADJUSTABLE RACING TRANSMISSIONS
c.) aero MUST be set at 175 (f)/275 (r) for ALL cars - THIS IS NOT TO BE ADJUSTED
d.) Race Hard Tires - (Race Mediums only allowed for drivers specified to achieve driver specific regulations)
e.) ALL cars MUST be upfitted with your choice of available Supercharger or Turbocharger for your chosen car
f.) Power Restrictor MUST be added to allow extra adjustment option to help adjust for driver regulations
g.) Tuning of Suspension and Differential is only adjustments allowed
h.) ABS is only aid permitted

-Success Handicap/concessions will issued as a "PP" required regulation and the vehicle must be adjusted thru hp, to reach new pp regulation after each event.

Required Parts List (All parts below must be installed as noted/if available)
-Weight: must remain at their purchase weight - NO BALLAST
-All included parts that come as purchased on the chosen Gr4 race car.
-Supercharger or Turbocharger (car dependent) - Driver's choice of what type/size
-Power Restrictor must be installed
-Racing Hard Tire Compound Tires
-Wide Body - NOT Available for Install
-Allowed Aero: No additional or changed spoilers, etc. - Aero spec will be locked to 175 (f)/275 (r) (verified in scrutineering)
-Few, if any added items that are available are NOT to be added.
-Wheels:
*must be standard 18" diameter, standard width, and standard offset.
Size: Front-18" standard size/Rear-18" standard size Any Brand, Style, Color
***Rim "Width" and Rim "Offset" MUST be set to Standard Size
-liveries must be rendered to series requirements (See next section, 3.2)
See the Example pictures
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EVERY Decal shown is required on every car

-Most Required Decals can be found by searching the decal name directly or may by provided in "preset" or "race decal" in livery editor.
-MUST use in-game standard "Font" for car numbers - (Color based on driver class)
-"Snailracing.org " decals can be place on c-pillar as shown in example, or A-Pillar for cars with room to apply it.
-Wheels:
*must be standard 18" diameter, standard width, and standard offset.
Size: Front-18" standard size/Rear-18" standard size Any Brand, Style, Color
***Rim "Width" and Rim "Offset" MUST be set to Standard Size
-Many can also be found by searching:
michelin
imsa
numberplate, class, specific name
-Check and double check to make sure ALL decals shown are on your car. When finished, please submit your livery for approval from all angles.
-Any questions, please pm me.

PRO Drivers:
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(Yellow numbers over blue number plates and banner. Place white background box on rear if car color is yellow before applying yellow number)
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PRO-AM Drivers
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(White numbers over blue number plates and banner. Place blue background box on rear if car color is white before applying white number)

AM Drivers
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(Orange numbers over blue number plates and banner. Place white background box on rear if car color is orange before applying orange number)
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Tunes and Tuning Page Link to be provided for guidance/help

4.) Caution Procedures
Yellow Flag/Cautions Process
Since this series will be a (2) 30 minute race format, we will be instituting a "Called Caution/Yellow Flag" feature to regroup the field in the event of an incident. (1 Caution available for each Race)

The following processes and rules will apply:
1.) ALL Drivers must enter and remain in the 16 driver party chat whether they have a Mic or not. (Chat audio will come through your monitor/tv for those without a headset.)
2.) Mics must be muted at all times, Except:
a.) When a driver verbally requests a caution/yellow flag, or
b.) When the Host/Race Director grants and calls the "Full Course Caution", or directions during Caution (Green this lap, etc)
NO OTHER VERBAL CONVERSATION IS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE
3.) Drivers should continue racing until the Host/Race Director verbally calls out:
"Full Course Caution"
4.) Single Car accidents or "off-tracks" are not permitted to request a Caution at any time. (This can be cause for distraction and will be met with a penalty assessed post race)
5.) At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.
6.) ALL drivers must slow to 65-70 mph, single file, and avoid any contact with other cars.
7.) A maximum of (1) Cautions/Yellow Flags per Race will be afforded. (If there are incidents after a caution was granted, we will stay Green Flag.)
8.) NO PIT STOP. This is a regrouping caution only.
9.) The Caution period will be the remainder of the lap if the incident occurs early in the lap and the field can be quickly re-grouped, or one additional lap if necessary. Race Director will decide and instruct when the field is to return to Green, or whether an additional lap is necessary.
10.) NO Cautions will be granted for any incidents that occur in the final 2 laps of any race.
11.) Cautions called and Granted in the Opening 2 laps will be issued, leaving none left for the remainder of the race. In this situation, the incident will automatically initiate a review with penalties being issued to the driver(s) that created the incident.
PLEASE TAKE CAUTION IN THE OPENING LAPS AND AVOID INCIDENT IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE

How to Call for a Caution:
(At least (2) Drivers of any size incident must request a Caution for it to be issued.)
1.) Verbally over Mic, say: "Caution Requested, by (your name)"
OR:
if No Mic, text in the chat box: "cr" or "Caution"
(If no response from the Host/Race Director within 10 seconds, request again)
2.) Host/Race Director will respond:
"Full Course Caution" when acknowledged.
(Drivers should continue to race until the Caution is acknowledged and issued)

Play by Play Process during a "Full Course Caution"
Once "Full Course Caution" is called:
1.) The Overall race leader becomes our pace car and is to gently slow to 65-70 mph, with all drivers catching up and slowing to the 65-70 mph pace speed, single file and in the position they were in when the Caution was issued
2.) Overall Race Leader is to pace the field for the remainder of the lap when the Caution was issued and/or 1 complete lap if necessary.
3.) All drivers are expected to be grouped up before the final corner. If not grouped prior to final corner, the Race Director will instruct an additional Caution Lap.
4.) Once the field is grouped up and the Race Director is satisfied, he will announce "Track going green on my Call"
5.) All drivers are to maintain position and pace speed until the Race Director calls " Green flag, go, go, go"
6.) The Race Director will call the start at any point from the exit of the final corner up to the finish line for long straight away start/finish lines, or on the longest straight following the start/finish line.
7.) Drivers are not to try and jump the start. Any Driver that causes contact or overlaps the car in front of them in any way prior to the green flag being called will recieve a 5 point penalty assessed to their overall point total for the night. Wait for the Green flag call.
8.) Drivers may begin racing as soon as "Green Flag" is stated by the Race Director.

5.) Penalty Reporting and Information Hub
Drivers may file incidents after the last race on Friday race night to Monday at 11:59pm est of the same weekend.
Penalty filing instructions
-Submit your incident(s) by filing via pm to the Chief Steward
NOVA-0479 (Chief Steward)

Incident filing PM's must include the following in this order for each incident to be accepted:
*Conversation Title: "Your PSN ID": IR filed against "PSN ID of driver you are filing on"
*Include the following information in the report:
-PSN name of the driver being filed against
-Your PSN name
-Race Number the incident occurred (Race 1,2)
-the lap number that the incident occurred
-the time the incident occurred (Use time posted in the middle of the screen)
-description of the incident being filed

(Multiple offenses filed on the same driver may be included in the same group PM)

The Chief Steward will select 3 peer drivers to judge the incident(s) in question and will review all incidents filed and submit a ruling in the respective incident group pm by 6pm Friday of the next race event.
Penalty points will be assessed toward the event that the infractions occurred. Any events that incur a penalty(s) will not be eligible as a drop score from the series overall standings.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD AN INCIDENT BE FILED OR DISCUSSED IN THE MAIN THREAD, IN RACE, OR THE INGAME LOBBY. IF THIS OCCURS, A MANDATORY UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT PENALTY OF UP TO 50 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SEASON'S TOTAL, AND POSSIBLY A 2 EVENT SUSPENSION FROM THE SERIES AT THE STEWARD's DECISION AND DISCRETION

The Stewards will be utilizing the penalty guidelines set up and used within the Snail Spec Racing Series. Follow the link below for:
Penalty judging Guidlines
All Stewards are to review a replay of an incident in question and reply to the PM with their opinion as to what "Level" the incident falls under, and a recommended point value within selected level to deduct.
*The Chief Steward will make a final review of all incidents filed, taking into account any rebuttals and the other Steward's grading of the incidents and will make a final ruling for issuing penalty points.
*Please Note: If the Chief Steward deems, in any way, the lead driver lost control, and the chase driver attempts to brake or evade, but still makes contact, no penalty may be issued at the Chief Steward's discretion. *
Penalty points will be shown in the Overall Season Standings Scoresheet and will be deducted from the event score it was recieved.
This series will be adhering to the following linked OLR and good racecraft guidelines when deciding fault for any reported incidents.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/snail-olr-policies-and-guidelines.332619/#post-12630786. **
Note: Disregard Snail OLR, Section 14: "Incident Reporting Instructions". This Series will have it's own Reporting policy and Instructions in the tabs below



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Driver Roster List and Regulations

Driver Roster (PS5)
1.) NOVA-0479 / @llNovall (#4)
2.) JDMKing13 / @JDMKING13 (#9)
3.) kgffty / @Kgffy (#84)
4.) DRD_Niagara / @Buffalo_DRD (#78)
5.) Sand_68 / @socalnatv (#68)
6.) DUB-L-DEE / @DublDee (#33)
7.) Cdn_Sweet_Tee / @CdnSweetTee (#22)
8.) DucatiRobb / @Bologna_Duc (#88)
9.) Fudman420 / @Fudman420 (#42)
10.) Rauljimenez76 / @Noob01_lmdead (#12)
11.) cesarr64 / @cesarr64 (#64)
12.) GTP_WorstDriver / @Worst_Driver (#13)
13.) gkgamer / @gkgamer (#27)
14.) clutch_n_load6 / @PeekabooRacin (#24)
15.) Wetroadracer / @Wetroadracer (#187)



Driver Regulations Chart
last updated: 9/19/24 at 9:19pm est
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Driver Profile Page

PSN ID: NOVA-0479
GTPlanet ID: llNovall
Car: BMW M4 Gr4
Car Number: 4
PS5 Platform: yes
Team: NRDS Motorsports

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PSN ID: JDMKing13
GTPlanet ID: JDMKING13
Car: TBD
Car Number: 9
PS5 Platform: yes

PSN ID: kgffty
GTPlanet ID: kgffy
Car: Toyota Supra GR Race Car
Car Number: 84
PS5 Platform: yes

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PSN ID: DRD_Niagara
GTPlanet ID: Buffalo_DRD
Car: McLaren 650S Gr4
Car Number: 78
PS5 Platform: yes
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PSN ID: Sand__68
GTPlanet ID: socalnatv
Car: Chevrolet Corvette C7
Car Number: 68
PS5 Platform: yes
Team: NRDS Motorsports

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PSN ID: DUB-L-DEE
GTPlanet ID: Dubldee
Car: Mercedes SLS AMG
Car Number: 33
PS5 Platform: yes
Team: WKM - White Knuckle Motorsports

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PSN ID: CdnSweetTee
GTPlanet ID: CdnSweetTee
Car: Mercedes SLS AMG
Car Number: 22
PS5 Platform: yes
Team: WKM - White Knuckle Motorsports
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PSN ID: DucatiRobb
GTPlanet ID: Bologna_Duc
Car: Chevrolet Corvette C7
Car Number: 88
PS5 Platform: yes
Team: NRDS Motorsports

PSN ID: Fudman420
GTPlanet ID: Fudman420
Car: Aston Martin Gr4
Car Number: 42
PS5 Platform: yes
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PSN ID: GTP_WorstDriver
GTPlanet ID: Worst_driver
Car: Aston Martin Vantage
Car Number: 13
PS5 Platform: Yes
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PSN ID: cesarr64
GTPlanet ID: cesarr64
Car: Porsche Cayman
Car Number: 64
PS5 Platform: yes
Team: tbd
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PSN ID: Wetroadracer
GTPlanet ID: Wetroadracer
Car: Porsche Cayman
Car Number: 187
PS5 Platform: yes
Team: tbd
 
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Alright, tagged everyone who signed up and/or participated with us in recent series for Friday nights.

SIGN UPS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN
See the top of the first post for Series Details, Sign-up instructions, and Time Trial Instructions
Planning to kick off the season at the middle to end of September if all time trialing and driver leveling is complete. My goal is to have our roster established, Time trials completed, and driver leveling completed by the end of August. This would allow everyone to have their final starting regulation established to allow plenty of time to practice for Event #1.

Test for car choice, and sign up. Hope to see most of you back on track soon. :cheers:

NOVA-0479 / @llNovall (#4)
GTP_Worstdriver / @Worst_Driver (#13)
Sand_68 / @socalnatv (#68)
Nyati_Jumapili / @Nyati_Jumapil (#31)
xWARMACHINE84x/ @Chris Kelley (#3)
kgffty / @Kgffy (#84)
DucatiRobb / @Bologna_Duc (#88)
JDMKing13 / @JDMKING13 (#9)
Phlano_099 / @Phlano099 (#99)
Rauljimenez76 / @Noob01_lmdead (#12)
Gurney_67 / @Gurney67 (#67)
jlbowler / @JLBowler (#6)
DRD_Niagara / @Buffalo_DRD (#78)
Harry_Rowley_10 / @Harry Rowley (#10)
Fudman420 / @Fudman420 (#42)
Roman_GT23 / @Roman_GT23 (#23)
Valex997 / @Valex (#46)
MDaddio79 / @Mdaddio79 (#79)
GentlemanRacing / @Clean Racer (#19)
theharieffect / @theharieffect (??)
DUB-L-DEE / @DublDee (#44)
L-L-B_1993 / @Louis3986 (#777)
F1vargas / @f1vargas (#27)
SomnusMor / @SomnusMor (#14)
JamCar0ne / @JamCar0ne (#37)
Unknown_Male_282 / @Unknown_Male (#82)
Cdn_Sweet_Tee / @CdnSweetTee (#22)
R1600Turbo / @CodeRedR51

PS4
fruitloop31 / @fruitloop31 (#77)
FREEREVN / @FREEREVN (#7)
Yugofan / @Yugofan (#66)
AxxE_93 / @Azkaz (#93)
pudnick / @Pudnick (#??)
Cesarr64 / @cesarr64 (#64)
 
I’m still in !!!

Edit just to be thorough…

PSN ID: Sand__68
GTPlanet ID: socalnatv
Car: Chevrolet Corvette C7
Car Number: 68
PS5 Platform: yes

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PSN ID: GTP_WorstDriver
GTPlanet ID: Worst_driver
Car: Aston Martin Vantage
Car Number: 13
PS5 Platform: Of course, who do you think I am ? A peasant ? (Just kidding of course)

Looking forward to close racing and an overall awesome series like always.
 
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PSN ID : gkgamer
GTPlanet : gkgamer
Car : TBD (650s most likely)
Number : 27
PS5 : yes

I'm located in Japan, and I'm not sure I could commit to a 10AM Saturday race every week.
But I'd be glad to jump in to fill a lobby when needed.
 
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