Race #11, Japan: Race Briefing

[Eduard Mallorquí]

Welcome to the 11th race of the Formula SimRacing 2013 World Trophy season at Suzuka!

You will find the password for this event by logging on GPCOS and looking at the password field which is next to the server's IP address.

Before proceeding to the event, pay attention to the following:

• Note that there is no restriction on tire compounds for the rest of the season
• Read the updated 2013 rules package from here
• Remember to join the game with the FSR Manager software running, as described in the pre-race and post-race procedures
• A pre-qualifying session is organized and is mandatory for all drivers (see the schedule and listings below)
• Due to the number of allocated drivers being 6, Grid 2 race is not organized this time

Following drivers (10) have automatically gained the right to race in Grid 1. The listed drivers are NOT ALLOWED to take part in Pre-Qualifying:

26.Mark AalbertsParticipation confirmed2013-09-13 17:15:25
25.Ben TustingParticipation confirmed2013-09-13 14:14:27
11.Carlos MartínParticipation confirmedNo WAR!2013-09-05 22:56:55
24.Daniel KissParticipation confirmed2013-09-13 10:31:36
6.Rens KlopParticipation confirmed2013-09-04 14:24:31
32.Franz SchnyderParticipation confirmed2013-09-14 09:57:59
18.Jonathan HolmesParticipation confirmed2013-09-11 11:25:23
34.Alvaro TorresParticipation confirmed2013-09-14 12:35:59
16.Giordano ValerianoParticipation confirmed2013-09-09 11:25:44
3.Alessio CampusParticipation confirmed2013-09-02 17:05:27

Pre-Qualifying Group 1 (12):

1.Jackson WendtParticipation confirmed2013-09-02 03:15:26
5.Milan RadivojevicDriver participation uncertain2013-09-03 20:28:56
7.Chris KnightParticipation confirmed2013-09-04 18:54:50
8.Leonardo de SouzaParticipation confirmed2013-09-04 19:33:51
9.Eduard KõreParticipation confirmed2013-09-05 11:42:37
10.james sadlerParticipation confirmed2013-09-05 22:06:37
12.Rando TammParticipation confirmed2013-09-07 07:38:50
13.Rauno MuruParticipation confirmed2013-09-07 15:01:04
14.Joao GabrielParticipation confirmed2013-09-08 06:23:40
15.Norbert LeitnerParticipation confirmed2013-09-08 20:37:38
17.Dewald NelParticipation confirmed2013-09-09 22:00:31
19.Balazs GalyarParticipation confirmed2013-09-11 15:49:03

Pre-Qualifying Group 2 (12):

21.Adrian FalconParticipation confirmed2013-09-12 16:45:02
22.Gabriele Del PiccoloParticipation confirmed2013-09-12 22:17:08
23.Mikko SuokasParticipation confirmed2013-09-13 08:11:12
29.Maurice DückerDriver participation uncertainNot sure whether Im able to participate. Gonna try it.2013-09-13 19:39:06
30.Denis BaseljParticipation confirmed2013-09-13 22:45:21
31.Ron SquireParticipation confirmed2013-09-13 22:53:53
33.Tuomas KorialaDriver participation uncertain2013-09-14 10:39:15
35.Michael FrancesconiParticipation confirmed2013-09-14 12:55:09
36.Fernando GuerreroParticipation confirmed2013-09-14 17:22:33
37.Kevin SiggiDriver participation uncertain2013-09-14 19:12:34
38.Jorrick BoshoveParticipation confirmed2013-09-14 19:39:54
39.Paul BerndtDriver participation uncertain2013-09-14 20:14:20

Start from back of the grid (3):

6.Rens KlopParticipation confirmed2013-09-04 14:24:31
12.Rando TammParticipation confirmed2013-09-07 07:38:50
22.Gabriele Del PiccoloParticipation confirmed2013-09-12 22:17:08

Schedule:

Sunday, 10:45 GMT: Pre-Qualifying Group 1
Sunday, 11:05 GMT: Pre-Qualifying Group 2
Sunday, 11:20 GMT: G1 Practice
Sunday, 11:30 GMT: G1 Qualifying 1
Sunday, 11:45 GMT: G1 Qualifying 2
Sunday, 11:50 GMT: G1 Warm-up
Sunday, 12:00 GMT: G1 Race Start

The Pre-Qualifying session will be 10 minutes in length, split in two sessions. The sessions will be run in Private mode without Parc Ferme. The sessions will also be closed, this means that it will impossible for people to join while the session is running. The top 16 from Pre-Qualifying will make it in to Grid 1.

The Free Practice session will be 10 minutes in length. Every participating driver should join as soon as possible after the server opens to make sure that they don't miss the start of Qualifying and also to make sure that their game is configured & working properly.

Qualifying will be split to two sessions (10 + 5 minutes). Both sessions will run in non-private mode (all cars will be visible on track at the same time). Qualifying 1 will be run with free setup while Qualifying 2 has Parc Ferme enforced. Parc Ferme will only allow you to change your fuel load, tire compound, engine boost, engine brakemap, front wing angle, steering lock, brake balance and brake pressure after the session is over, so make sure you have your race setup loaded when entering Qualifying 2. Qualifying 2 session will be closed, this means that it will impossible for people to join while the session is running.

The Warmup session will be 10 minutes in length. You can drive freely in the Warmup session to try to get a feel for the heavier car after qualifying on low fuel.

The Race will be 40 laps long. Drive safely during the race, especially at the start and the first lap in general.

Red Flags will NOT be used unless in very specific situations which are specified in the rule documents.

 

[Jackson Wendt]

Unfortunately I can't make it tonight, recent events have made it impossible to be ready for this race..

 

[Rando Tamm]

If I make to grid 1, then Start of the back grid is not bad

 

[Tume]

Not gonna take part either...

 

[Eduard Mallorquí]

Server open for Pre-Qualifying Group 1.

 

[Eduard Mallorquí]

Server open for Pre-Qualifying Group 2.

 

[Rando Tamm]

Eduard Mallorquí... WTF DUDE!!!
Why did you coonection lost before my fast lap end??!?!?!?!?

E: I did make in time, to do a last fast lap!!

 

[Rauno Muru]

Yeah, Tamm was still doing a lap...

 

[Rando Tamm]

I was on my best lap ever... but you DID NOT have like 15 seconds?

 

[Rauno Muru]

That wouldn't had happened, if I hadn't screw up my last lap, I think Edu was watching only me.

 

[Ho3n3r]

Eduard Mallorquí... WTF DUDE!!!
Why did you coonection lost before my fast lap end??!?!?!?!?

E: I did make in time, to do a last fast lap!!

Yeah I was onboard with you when it disconnected... I thought the rule was to wait for everyone to finish their laps?

Sorry mate :/

 

[Eduard Mallorquí]

Top 16 moving to Grid 1:

1. Norbert Leitner 1:31.5200
2. Jorrick Boshove 1:31.7207
3. Mikko Suokas 1:31.7402
4. Fernando Guerrero 1:31.7494
5. Michael Francesconi 1:31.8404
6. Adrian Falcon 1:31.8434
7. James Sadler 1:31.9577
8. Leonardo de Souza 1:32.2884
9. Denis Baselj 1:32.4376
10. Balazs Galyar 1:32.4405
11. Rauno Muru 1:32.5694
12. Kevin Siggy 1:32.6161
13. Gabriele Del Piccolo 1:32.8259
14. Joao Gabriel 1:32.8494
15. Paul Berndt 1:32.9009
16. Dewald Nel 1:33.0733
17. Rando Tamm 1:33.5585
18. Ron Squire 1:37.7535

 

[Rando Tamm]

Yeah I was onboard with you when it disconnected... I thought the rule was to wait for everyone to finish their laps?

Sorry mate :/

Well, I was driving in PreQ 2 again, but it was not the same... and I did make a stupid thing at S3 too... oeh.

E: OMG, only one driver to GRID 1!
If anyone feels bad, then please, don`t race.

 

[Eduard Mallorquí]

Server open for Grid 1.

 

[Muhammed Patel]

Well, I was driving in PreQ 2 again, but it was not the same... and I did make a stupid thing at S3 too... oeh.

E: OMG, only one driver to GRID 1!
If anyone feels bad, then please, don`t race.

Nice Sector 3

 

[Jonathan Holmes]

For anyone that wants, I will be streaming the race and qualifying (When it starts) from my POV here:

http://www.twitch.tv/dignitasjonno (you'll see me crash)

Edit: For anyone that watched, appalling race from me xD

 

[Rando Tamm]

Eduard, thanks for letting me in PreQ 2 again, even, if it was your mistake!
If 1 driver is less in Grid 1, then... can I join at warmup!?

E: Everyone has joined... good luck all!

 

[Eduard Mallorquí]

Eduard, thanks for letting me in PreQ 2 again, even, if it was your mistake!
If 1 driver is less in Grid 1, then... can I join at warmup!?

Yes, but right now we are 26.