Official TAGELE Sprint League Thread - Rules, Schedule etc. Here!

[Myles (Mr Fox)]

    Vehicles: http://Trans Am Golden Era League Editio... Mediafire
Track Links will be provided on a round-by-round thread basis.

Please read our "Sim Racing Etiquette" post http://www.simracers4life.com/forum/inde...uette.828/
Please read our "Members Expectations" post http://www.simracers4life.com/forum/inde...ations.70/

To become a member of SimRacers4Life http://www.simracers4life.com

Each EVENT will consist of two sprint Races.

Gather on Wednesdays (from October 19th) 7PM-ish UK time

Qualify: 7:30PM UK time - 15 minutes, unlimited laps
Warmup: #1: 7:45PM UK time - 5 minutes (warmup will not be skipped)
Race #1: 7:50PM UK time - '15 minute' race (race length defined by laps based on practice times)
Server reset @ 8:05PM UK time for Race #2

Practice and Qualify skipped (Grid for Race #2 is reverse of Race 1 finish)
Warmup #2: c. 8:05PM - 5 minutes
Race #2: 8:10PM - '30 minute race' (race length defined by laps - twice number of Race #1)

Server Password: Will be announced on Race Day only (see relevant Round Announcement thread).

Notes:

• Race #2 timings are approximate and may vary due to server reset delays.
  
• Starting Grid for Race 2 is reverse of finishing positions for Race 1. Anyone not completing/joining Race 1 will be added to the back of the Race 2 grid
  
• For the Sprint League, both Races in each Event score equal points
  
• No mandatory pitstop
  
• 150kph pit lane speed limit (higher than for Feature league as no pitting anticipated). DO NOT ABUSE PIT DURING RACES!
  
• Cut-Track threshold set to 2.0pts before automatic penalties (Stop-Go or Drive Through) are applied.
  
• Six Vehicles are available in the Trans Am Golden Era League Edition pack:-
  - AMC Javelin
  - Plymouth Cuda
  - Chevrolet Camaro
  - Dodge Challenger
  - Ford Mustang Boss
  - Pontiac Firebird
  
• Vehicle choice is FREE but for each two-race EVENT, you must race the car you qualify that EVENT with (e.g. you cannot race the Dodge in Race 1 and the Ford in Race 2 otherwise penalties will be applied)
  
• For the Sprint League (advanced warning!) you must race AT LEAST THREE different Vehicles during the season (e.g. AMC, Dodge and Ford) - your choice of Vehicle/Event is up to you. Penalties will be applied if fewer than three vehicles are used.
  
• Note - Livery/Skin choice is free at all times - changing the skin/livery/car-number/etc. does not in itself constitute a change of Vehicle.
  
• A minimum finishing position criteria will apply to all points scored: 10% of full race distance ROUNDED UP. See individual event postings for details.
  
• Drivers may enter the League at any point in the season
  

Points System

• For the Sprint League, the AMC Javelin and Pontiac Firebird will be eligible for FIVE (5) bonus points in each RACE - i.e. upto 10pts per EVENT!!!
  
• Both R1 and R2 RACEs score equal points
  
• All Rounds Count Towards League
  

1st place: 50 points
2nd place: 40 points
3rd place: 35 points
4th place: 30 points
5th place: 25 points
6th place: 20 points
7th place: 14 points
8th place: 13 points
9th place: 12 points
10th place: 11 points
11th place: 10 points
12th place: 9 points
13th place: 8 points
14th place: 7 points
15th place: 6 points
16th place: 5 points
17th place: 4 points
18th place: 3 points
19th place: 2 points
20th place: 1 point


Teams

Drivers wishing to form teams should try and keep balance in mind.
Remembering it's fun to get something out of the seasons and the more people involved throughout the grid makes a huge difference.

Schedule (Note! UK Clocks Change +1Hr Sunday October 30th! Please verify your local time differences! UK
Round 1: Bridgehampton - Wed 19th October
Round 2: Laguna Seca (laser scanned) - Wed 26th October
Round 3: Riverside - Wed 2nd November (check local time!)
Round 4: Mystery Track #1 - Wed 9th November [I][B](check local time!)
Round 5: Portland - Wed 16th November (check local time!)
Round 6: Willow Springs - Wed 23rd November (check local time!)
Round 7: CTMP - Wed 30th November (check local time!)[/B][/I]
Round 8: Mystery Track #2 (final round) - Wed 7th Dec [I][B](check local time!)[/I][/B]

All details subject to change etc. at the organisers discretion.

[Myles (Mr Fox)]

Update: Pitlane limit imposed at 150kph (previously unrestricted) so that drive-through penalties are meaningful but qualy is not overly impacted by long pit complexes.

Note that the Feature (Sunday) pit lane limit remains at 100kph as per usual as qualy is longer and pitting is a requirement.

[DJCruicky]

For the guys that might find it hard to remember what car you have already driven, please find chart below to help you.

After Eight events:-

   

I will update this chart each week.

[Myles (Mr Fox)]

Thanks [USER=10]@DJCruicky[/USER]

I’m not going to lock this thread but can can League members please try to keep any posts focussed on any queries etc. relating specifically to rules, procedures and other league technicalities.

I will start a ‘race reports’ general league chat thread for the usual social chatter.

[Myles (Mr Fox)]

ETIQUETTE REMINDER

Can all drivers please refresh your understanding of the SR4L Etiquette and Expectations (links right at the top of the first post).

In particular:

• Nerfing rules (these should be self-policing)
  
• Pit entry/exit safety
  
• Text chat during Qualy
  

Also consider (if you don’t already) using a spotter such as CrewChief to help avoid preventable collisions (this includes pit exit - but don’t forget the blue lights!)

[B]If you are involved in an incident and feel either hard done by (or embarrassingly guilty) - please try not to disrupt everyone else’s race by complaint via chat etc. - make a mental note of where (in lap terms) the incident happened and PM an admin after the event for an independent review. POSSIBLE EXCEPTION - if anyone is observed to be endangering the event (‘wreckers’) please try to make this known immediately.[/B]

Please also be aware of the recent RF2 implementation of cut-track and illegal overtake monitoring. This is automated within the server and you need to understand what it is looking for to avoid penalties.

http://S397 Track Limits Guide

[Myles (Mr Fox)]

Noted in 1131 build notes:

”There are some issues around track limits violations being converted into time penalties if you finish the race before the violation is evaluated.”

I guess this is why Cruicky was demoted at the last race after cutting the penultimate corner…. Still active in 1131 so take care!

[Myles (Mr Fox)]

Seb-Zito needs a third vehicle for the final race if he is to score points.

[DJCruicky]

The car chart above has been updated for the last time.