RD GT Championship 2017

[Bram Hengeveld]

I just hope as a regular before this summers time change I don't get snuffed with some club participation clause they have been adding to recent Series sign ups.

Regulars will always have first pick as commitment is king. We have still plenty of weeks to go though until the sign ups open. Just make sure you have a solid track record of online races here at RD and you'll be okay to enter

Drivers with no prior or sufficient club history will not be considered for the pro-qualification.

 

[Kurupt CDN]

Regulars will always have first pick as commitment is king. We have still plenty of weeks to go though until the sign ups open.

Thanks for the reply Bram!
Will it be based on club participation in general or for GT3 events? if its the latter, can we get a weekday and a weekend GT3 event leading up to the start of the series so everyone can get a chance of getting in there participation points

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Updated my post when you added yours

 

[Lars Hansen]

I was saying a series to run along side the main one like F1 has F2 for example.

One thing at a time.
I agree with the idea in principle, and have suggested something like it myself.
But this is the first time we're running a league with R3E, and there will inevitably be something that throws a spanner in the works. Even with a tried and tested platform like rF2, there were still server-crashes and other assorted hiccups.
So let's get a season under our collective belts, and let the organizers get some experience with whatever R3E decides to throw our way.
After that, we can think about expanding.

 

[Joseph Wright]

But this is the first time we're running a league with R3E

We are going to have two grids either way so techincally we will have the fastest grid and the "feeder" into that grid. A lot like we have a "feeder" series in the new gp league. Running separate cars in the two grids can be confusing for all involved.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

We have made some minor changes and sign-ups are opening soon

 

[Lars Rystedt]

Nords gone? Not sure if I should be happy or sad

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Jep, as Sector 3 advised us not to do it with 60 drivers. It will generate memory issues because we will be using a lot of unique cars and models.

2017 and we still can't fully use the potential of the (simulated) racing experience

 

[Lars Rystedt]

Jep, as Sector 3 advised us not to do it with 60 drivers. It will generate memory issues because we will be using a lot of unique cars and models.

2017 and we still can't fully use the potential of the (simulated) racing experience

If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. Better take it away as you did then

 

[Case_]

Well, R3E is still a 32bit game only and Nordschleife is already bringing the game very close to the limit, so...yeah...

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

The legendary RaceDepartment GT Championship returns for a seventh season and this year with Sector 3 Studios' RaceRoom Racing Experience.

A maximum of sixty of the world's most committed drivers will fight for the championship in two competitive divisions on Sunday nights. The sixty unique GT cars will be racing on four iconic racing circuits in Europe.

Due to the absence of custom skins in RaceRoom Racing Experience we have opted to go for a unique approach where all drivers will be assigned an exclusive car brand and skin. During an exciting pre-qualification event a decision will be made who drives in which exotic GT3 car from the GTR 3 Pack.

The Cars

• Audi R8 LMS Ultra
• BMW Alpina B6 GT3
• BMW M6 GT3
• BMW Z4 GT3
• Bentley Continental GT3
• Chevrolet Camaro GT3
• Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R GT3
• Ford GT GT3 (The designated car for all drivers to be used only during pre-qualification)
• Ford Mustang GT3
• McLaren 650S GT3
• McLaren MP4-12C GT3
• Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
• Nissan GT-R GT3
• RUF RT12R GTR3

Calendar

• Pre-Qualification - Sunday 24/09, Anderstorp
• Round 1 - Sunday 08/10, Silverstone GP
• Round 2 - Sunday 22/10, Nürburgring GP
• Round 3 - Sunday 05/11, Monza
• Round 4 - Sunday 19/11, Spa-Francorchamps

Session Info

• 18:00 GMT - Free Practice, 30 minutes
• 18:30 GMT - Qualification, 30 minutes
• 19:00 GMT - Race, 90 minutes

Server Settings

• Difficulty: GetReal
• Fuel Usage: Normal
• Tire Wear: On
• Visual Damage: Realistic
• Mechanical Damage: On
• Flag Rules: Complete
• Cut Rules: On, Drive Through Penalty.*
• Mandatory Pitstop: On

* Game cutting rules are overruling RD League Regulations.

Driver Assists

• Factory Settings

General Rules

• Season 7 of the RDGTC will operate in accordance with the 2017 RD League Regulations unless specifically outlined as otherwise.
• In the rare case of drivers being in a tie for the championship a shoot-out will decide the winner.

Points System
P01 - 30
P02 - 29
P03 - 28
P04 - 27
P05 - 26
P06 - 25
P07 - 24
P08 - 23
P09 - 22
P10 – 21
------------
P26 – 5
P27 – 4
P28 – 3
P29 – 2
P30 – 1

Absences
This is one of the most important parts of the league briefing you need to 100% understand! When you sign up to the RDGTC, we expect you to be present at all the rounds. This commitment shows respect to the league, your fellow drivers and the organisation.

Absences will not be allowed so make sure when you sign up that you can be present at all the races. Drivers who fail to commit to the series will have their premium membership revoked. No excuses, no exceptions.

Incidents
All racing incidents will will be reviewed by an independent group of staff who hold no affiliation to this league in any way, shape or form. All incidents will be viewed on their merits, and the decisions made by the stewards will be respected even if you disagree with the outcome.

Submitting a Report
Before submitting a report, please try (if possible) to resolve the matter privately with the parties involved in a friendly manner. If that fails then you can submit a report.

Reports are submitted to @Davy Vandevenne or @Bram Hengeveld via Personal Message, who will then forward them to the stewards. Reports must be submitted within 48 hours of the conclusion of the race. Please make sure you conform to the procedure and standards that are expected of an incident report. This means,

• Your Name:
• Name of reported driver:
• Round and Lap Number:
• Video Evidence: Must be clear video proof. If you can't be bothered taking the time to record it properly then we won't be bothered reviewing it. Please include multiple angles, viewpoints. Should last approx. 1 minute.
• Written Description: Outline in writing exactly what happened.

Penalties
Point penalties will be the form of penalty handed out post-race. Penalties issued by Automobilista must be respected, else you will be disqualified from the session. For track limits you will recieve 3 warnings before you are given a drive through penalty on your 4th cut.

For racing incidents and contacts, the following are available to be applied post-race.

• Minor Incident = 2 point penalty
• Moderate Incident = 5 point penalty
• Major Incident = 10 point penalty

Sign up
This league is open to Premium Members of all regions. Before signing up make sure you have at least participated in a minimum number of five recent racing club events at RaceDepartment before the start of the league.

Please copy & paste the following template to signup for the RDGTC S7 pre-qualification:

Forum Name:
Links to 5 recent racing club events:
[LIST=1]
[*]Link
[*]Link
[*]Link
[*]Link
[*]Link
[/LIST]

• Audi R8 LMS Ultra (3)
  • #12 Giannis Christodoulou
  • #14 Martin Fiala
  • #44 Rupe Wilson

• BMW Alpina B6 GT3 (2)
  • #1 Bram
  • #174 Magnus Stjerneby

• BMW M6 GT3 (2)
  • #60A Anders Nillson
  • #96 HO7DOG

• BMW Z4 GT3 (2)
  • #03 Anders Myhre
  • #04 FREE SLOT

• Bentley Continental GT3 (3)
  • #07 Robert Severikangas
  • #84 Roy Magnes
  • #200 metaDp

• Chevrolet Camaro GT3 (2)
  • #27 lolostako
  • #88 Caramidaru Andrei Bogdan

• Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R GT3 (3)
  • #38 Lorenzo Bonder
  • #46 Adrian Campfield
  • #98 Mike Wyatt

• Ford Mustang GT3 (2)
  • #28 Jeremy Mook
  • #35 Ole Marius Myrvold

• McLaren 650S GT3 (2)
  • #11A BrianB
  • #79 Colin Herkes

• McLaren MP4-12C GT3 (2)
  • #9 kamackeris
  • #18 PaulH

• Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 (3)
  • #6 Steve Le Gallez
  • #8 Quentis Gillispie
  • #63 SweAlex

• Nissan GT-R GT3 (3)
  • #33 JoelK
  • #81 Mike McGeer
  • #171 Andrew Harper

• RUF RT12R GTR3 (3)
  • #5 Davy Vandevenne
  • #30 FREE SLOT
  • #48 FREE SLOT

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Please use this thread only for sign-ups. If you have any remarks or questions with regards to the RDGTC Series please visit the general discussion thread instead. Thank you.

 

[UMC 22]

Forum Name: Ross Garland
Links to 5 recent racing club events:

1. Link
2. Link
3. Link
4. Link
5. Link

 

[TobiasR]

Can we sign up two car team and have three drivers on those cars for example?

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

There will be no team championship as we are assigning the unique the cars based on the results of the pre-qualy. Therefore this will be a single driver series.

 

[Christian Moreau]

Sorry, put my question in the wrong thread, we can't even choose which car we want to drive?

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

From the 3rd paragraph of the sign up thread: "Due to the absence of custom skins in RaceRoom Racing Experience we have opted to go for a unique approach where all drivers will be assigned an exclusive car brand and skin. During an exciting pre-qualification event a decision will be made who drives in which exotic GT3 car from the GTR 3 Pack."

Those who manage to survive the pre-qualy will be assigned a unique car and model. Pre-qualy will be driven exclusively with the Ford GT so all the drivers have the same car. The Ford GT will be retired after the Pre-Qualy.

We are going to see a very unique field where all the cars except the Ford GT and P4/5 will be used.

It was either this approach with a 100% diverse field with recognizable drivers or opening it up completely with the risk that 40 drivers will pick the same Nissan GTR with the same number plate which effectively rules out the broadcast with live commentary making it a very dull field of cars.

Any other form of car distribution would have resulted in (some) drivers being disappointed that they can't pick the car of their choice.

 

[Daniel Trapp]

From the 3rd paragraph of the sign up thread: "Due to the absence of custom skins in RaceRoom Racing Experience we have opted to go for a unique approach where all drivers will be assigned an exclusive car brand and skin. During an exciting pre-qualification event a decision will be made who drives in which exotic GT3 car from the GTR 3 Pack."

Those who manage to survive the pre-qualy will be assigned a unique car and model. Pre-qualy will be driven exclusively with the Ford GT so all the drivers have the same car. The Ford GT will be retired after the Pre-Qualy.

We are going to see a very unique field where all the cars except the Ford GT and P4/5 will be used.

So I cant decide which car I want to drive?

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Don't think it's needed to answer the same question twice. Both the series outlines as the above post answer that question Daniel.

 

[Daniel Trapp]

Well, lost any interest then, not gonna drive anything i dont like, thats litterally the worst decision you could have made, also the drive thrus will trigger after one offtrack? BULLSHIT