2018 RD Touring Car Championship (R3E)

Bram Hengeveld · Jan 4, 2018

Seriously guys. Why do we host series when so many people sign out even before the start. We have reserved prize money, drivers are able to miss one entire weekend and still commitment is an issue.

Are leagues a thing from the past?

TobiasR · Jan 4, 2018

Bram Hengeveld said:
Seriously guys. Why do we host series when so many people sign out even before the start. We have reserved prize money, drivers are able to miss one entire weekend and still commitment is an issue.

Are leagues a thing from the past?

That seems a tad overdramatic

I look forward to Sunday

Bram Hengeveld · Jan 4, 2018

We had 42 drivers with 7 on reserve. We are now down to 35 drivers. 12 have vanished already before a single cm was raced.

I find that percentage way too high. We have listened to the feedback after RDGTC and made the entry barrier less high and before the start of RDTCC we're proven wrong already.

We are grateful with 35 drivers being committed to the series but it leaves a very bad tatse in my mouth to see so many withdrawing before we have even started.

Bram Hengeveld · Jan 4, 2018

TobiasR said:
I look forward to Sunday

Me too. See you on track Tobias

UMC 22 · Jan 4, 2018

TobiasR said:
hat seems a tad overdramatic

Not really, because commitment is a real issue. Compared to the initial sign-up list we've had at least ten drivers bail out already, and the league hasn't even started yet. Whatever way you look at it, that's pretty ridiculous. There will always be a few drop-outs due to real life issues, but over ten? Come on.

Basically people are mad-rushing to grab a slot for themselves before knowing if they can even commit to the league schedule. That means people who could have committed and raced have now missed out on the opportunity due to lack of space, many of which are no longer interested in filling freed slots because they have no time left for practice. To me that seems quite unfair, especially since we changed the entry requirements this time around to make things easier for people.

Edit:

'd by Bram.

TobiasR · Jan 4, 2018

Hm... well I think that's pretty much only down to the grid cutoff being at 36 instead of 42. If I were on reserves, I'd think twice if practice was worth it, so that's the other side of the fence.

UMC 22 · Jan 4, 2018

TobiasR said:
Hm... well I think that's pretty much only down to the grid cutoff being at 36 instead of 42.

No it's not. We've lost 10+ people from the actual confirmed grid, not the reserves. Reserves started dropping out as round one got close due to lack of practice time. Who wants to practice for a league they might not get into?

UMC 22 · Jan 4, 2018

The practice server is back up guys! Same password as was PM'd to you before.

Giannis Christodoulou · Jan 4, 2018

@Bram Hengeveld If people had announced their retirement earlier, I would have practiced and I would be eager to race on Sunday showing the same level of commitment as with RDGTC. My theoretical spot was available 2 am today, after i resigned as the only reserve. Since my free time is very limited (father of a 2 year-old) I must plan ahead for the race day and for my practice, both now not possible.

Bram Hengeveld · Jan 4, 2018

I have been occupied every day since December 16th and haven't driven a single minute of practice yet. Still I am here this Sunday to race.

Conditions may vary for each individual but I personally find it pretty absurd that people sign out two days before the start of round 1.

I am glad we have a solid core group to race with this Sunday so I am going to put my energy into that. But that things have to change for future larger esport events is pretty clear. We can't continue like this with 20% bailing out already before the start.

That said. Let's focus on Sundays race at Suzuka. Looking forward seeing the entire field on @Joseph Wright 's broadcast

Tim O'Glock · Jan 4, 2018

Are there any permanent spots available and do you still accept sign-ups?

Bram Hengeveld · Jan 4, 2018

We have one spot left at the moment @Tim O'Glock so feel free to enter

The vacant car is the Audi #51

Tim O'Glock · Jan 4, 2018

That's great news! I will download the game and have a quick test drive to see if I can handle these cars before I sign up.

Ken Hunter · Jan 4, 2018

Bram,
the only reason i pulled out was because of the large no of entries and i felt i was not as competitive as a lot of other guys. But if the numbers have now dwindled to unacceptable levels, i will race.
Please advise?

Joseph Wright · Jan 4, 2018

Tim O'Glock said:
Are there any permanent spots available and do you still accept sign-ups?

Look out, here he comes!

UMC 22 · Jan 4, 2018

Ken Hunter said:
But if the numbers have now dwindled to unacceptable levels, i will race.

The numbers are fine, with Tim O'Glock joining we're back to the maximum of 36. It's the number of drop-outs which was the issue, not the total number of drivers as a whole.

Tim O'Glock · Jan 4, 2018

Forum Name: @Tim O'Glock
Links to 5 recent racing club or league events:

Car Model and Number Plate: Audi #51

Tim O'Glock · Jan 4, 2018

What's the cheapest way to buy all of the required content?

alexSchmurtz · Jan 4, 2018

Basically I think you need to buy your car with your livery, and the 6 tracks. Others will correct me if needed, but I don't see any pack that will get you a discount. The tracks are half price at the moment, today is the last day of this Christmas sale so hurry up! You don't need to buy the cars from the other people, only yours.

Just take the time to have a look at this thread with discounts tips. Even if you just buy the content for the league, the first post will give you a useful overview: in short, go to

http://game.raceroom.com
Add your car and the 6 tracks to the cart to see the real currency price for it
Go to http://www.raceroomstore.com/shop_en/vrp and see if one of the VRP pack will make you save some money, without too many VRP left

And keep in mind this is a good investment in your case, there is a nice price for the winner...