RD Formula Pro Series S4 (rFactor)

[Eric. K]

After all the discussions, I decided to keep everyone better informed on what we are planning for the future. As it stands now, we are already thinking about some changes.

1. Shorter seasons to keep everyone focused. 9 races is too long IMO. It is hard to stay motivated and focused that goes for drivers and the staff (I am tired). Most likely we will go back to 7 events from now on. At the end of a Championship people should want more races instead of being glad it is over.

2. Take another look at the points distribution.

3. For the last time, we will use RACE Mak-Corp mod for season 4 (Sept~December 2010). Tracks and dates are still undecided. Several factors will influence that choice: 2010 RL F1 tracks, track is legal, track has not be run in season 3, etc.

4. I will not run season 4!!! As some of you already know, I am taking a 4months sabbatical from real work and RD work. I will be traveling with my family and friends throughout Europe (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Netherlands are on the schedule for now). Dave, Ivo, Ryan and Will will run the league! I have full confidence it will be well done!!

5. We WILL switch to rFactor(2) in 2011. No mods or details have been decided, but we will also try to form some kind of partnership with FSR.

6. We are considering charging a small entry fee, but it is still completely undecided. The money would be used for the broadcast, servers, etc.. We will use it to make the league better. As of now, me and a few other people cover all the expenses. That money will not be used to buy prizes!!!

That's all I have for now... We will keep u updated when more info comes along!

 

[Ivo Simons]

Are you thinking of having Live Broadcast's since we had it on Season 3?

Dont planned yet. Maybe yes maybe no.

don't know if someone did that question but.....

rFactor has the opportunity to run more than 25 cars together, so how many cars will run together in a race??? we will have 2 division/server or just only one with 40-50 drivers or maybe we will do a pre-qualification stage before every race where only the guys that do a time into the 105% can race??? or maybe only top 25-30 can race together in a race???

just some question for keep that thread alive!!!

Where are having only one Div this season. Arround 30 is gonna be the max.
No Pre Q.

yep maybe that would be another nice question...

what are the differences of a start with or without launch control???

Will be more safer and faster also. But Launch control is gonna be mandatory to use in the race. Not using it will result in a penalty.

 

[ufunacaoenn]

I fear like having launch control and accidently accelerate while it's still red lights

 

[Martin Bulgin]

If its like launch control in FSOne 08 (Might have been MMG 07 rfactor version) then its easy, hold down launch button, rev engine, lights go green, release button and voilla.

 

[Martin Bulgin]

Also Ivo how is it going to work with teams this season, are we still having teams or will we just be paired up, by teams I mean like 1066R or Blue water racing etc ?

 

[Ivo Simons]

Yup indeed.

 

[ufunacaoenn]

Well I was quick enough with Normal Launch and now we all are allmost the same quick at starting. This should mean that the risk for Crash in eny T1 is higher then it use to be.

 

[Konrad Stanczak]

Well I was quick enough with Normal Launch and now we all are allmost the same quick at starting. This should mean that the risk for Crash in eny T1 is higher then it use to be.

The risk of a crash in T1 will be the same and depend on cautiousness of each driver as it has to be very high no matter how dense the traffic gets.
I recon using launch control on the hand will decrease or remove the chances of someone making a slow or spinning start and thats valuable

 

[ufunacaoenn]

The risk of a crash in T1 will be the same and depend on cautiousness of each driver as it has to be very high no matter how dense the traffic gets.
I recon using launch control on the hand will decrease or remove the chances of someone making a slow or spinning start and thats valuable

I was joking, plus we all have had someone spining and hitting people (Round one, Interlagos, Semi-Pro start is a tipical one).

 

[Martin Bulgin]

Konrad is right, launch control basically just lays the power down clean, we should all get away from the grid without incident.

 

[Dave Stephenson]

Well I was quick enough with Normal Launch and now we all are allmost the same quick at starting. This should mean that the risk for Crash in eny T1 is higher then it use to be.

if anything it will be less. Think, if everybody starts at the same speed the cars will only be 2 wide at turn1. normally when lost of people behind get good starts you end up with 3, 4 or even 5 cars who all want the same piece of tarmac at turn1.

 

[ufunacaoenn]

if anything it will be less. Think, if everybody starts at the same speed the cars will only be 2 wide at turn1. normally when lost of people behind get good starts you end up with 3, 4 or even 5 cars who all want the same piece of tarmac at turn1.

Yea but what if someone spins on T1 then behind comes 2 people as they are 2 wide. The space is minimum and someone might hit the driver.
How ever as I said earlier it's not like I ment the chans of crash in T1 was going to be higher. We will just see how this turns out.

 

[Dave Stephenson]

the chance of spins in turn one is as disastrous as ever. It almost always ends it tears so we just have to hope on that one I think.

 

[Eric. K]

My opinion is to take a break from the broadcast.... it is a lot of work, stress and money to be honest. I would prefer hiring someone to do nice reviews after the race instead.

 

[Dave Stephenson]

agree

 

[ufunacaoenn]

Yes I love the Reviews more tbh, I am still watching the AF3kGPC reviews and cant get enough of them.

I was wondering can we expect weather such as rain or dump? (you know me guys )

 

[Ivo Simons]

rFactor doesnt have rain.

 

[ufunacaoenn]

No rain... that doesn't sound like Formula Pro to me

 

[Eric. K]

Yah, it was one of the minuses, but also pluses... less work for the admins all dry races...

 

[Ryan Callan]

The FSONE mod has not implemented rain tyres just anyhow Giorgos. There ARE 'wet' tracks in rFactor, but not in the way of RACE etc.

One of the big minuses for rFactor.

 

[Dave Stephenson]

Its being addressed in rF 2 afaik so won't be a problem forever. Can't see it being very long before the funky little tool people release a funky little tool for it either.