We’re doing it again, but you won’t know the track until April 11. We promise it will be a well know track that is produced by Kunos. Plus, the whole thing will be streamed on our YouTube channel.
Mutli-Class Racing with a Twist
Two distinct classes, two races in one. The first class will be driving Kunos LMP1 Prototypes. Those using those cars will face absolutely no ballast or power restriction. As such, we expect the faster competitors to use these cars. For example, the BGR regulars who normally run with ballast would run these cars.
The second class will feature all available Kunos GT3 cars. This class, which would be ideal for the mortals among us, could have ballast/restriction applied to reduce field spread.
At which track you ask? That will be revealed on April 11! Yes, we’re going to choose cars and have to do some figuring on the fly.
If you have friends who would be interested in joining and fit in (see Rules of Engagement below), feel free to invite them to sign-up (see below). Spots are limited.
Everything else you need to know, including how to secure one of our limited grid slots is below. Hope to see you all there!
How to Register
Enter name, Steam GUID, car preference, etc in this sheet. Be sure to choose a livery that has not already been claimed.
If we don’t have all of your info by April 10 at 9:00PM Ottawa time, you run the risk of :
- not being able to participate;
- not having your livery loaded to the live stream;
- being assigned a random car in a random class; and,
- facing unreasonable BoP.
Schedule & Format
All times are Ottawa time.
Practice:
A practice server will run from the morning of April 11 to allow for practice and testing fuel levels etc. Registration data will have be in effect, locking you to your car and your livery.
Practice sessions will be 90 min, like the race, and pass through the same time transition. Please report your typical “race-pace” lap time from these practice sessions in the registration sheet (above). Please no sand-bagging.
On April 12, the practice server will restart with BoP as well as quali and race sessions enabled. This configuration will roll right into qualifying at 7PM.
Qualifying:
April 12 @ 7PM – 20 min
The server will be running a practice session in advance of qualifying.
Race:
April 12 @ 7:20PM – 90 min, featuring:
- mandatory pit-stop (between minute 1 and minute 89)
- set-ups: other than fuel loads, and tire compounds, all lockable set-up parameters will be fixed
- 50% damage
- 200% fuel consumption
- 200% tire wear
- single race format
- lighting conditions will progress at accelerated rate (16x) during the 90 min race so that it seems like we passed through a full 24 hours (see Game Content & Apps Below)
Penalties:
- TBD: server will enforce track limits – 3 wheels allowed out
- jump start: drive-through penalty
Headlights:
Be sure to bind a button on your controller/keyboard to enable your headlights in case the auto function doesn’t work. Even if you can see well enough without headlights, other drivers may not be able to see you if you’re running without lights so you’ll need to be able to turn them on.
Game Content & Apps:
- Track: Check the Server on April 11
- Cars:
- Kunos LMP1 Hybrid Protoypes (Standard and Kunos DLC)
- Kunos GT3 Cars (Standard and Kunos DLC)
- Sol: You need this to experience time progression. (follow the INSTALL guide completely, including the section on configuring for lower-performing systems).
- If you’re not able to run Sol due to PC limitations, please let us know in the registration process.
- CrewChief: Helps to keep you from driving into others and gives valuable race/car data through your headphones. Download here.
- Helicorsa: Small radar app that helps reduce the risk of collisions inherent with the limited field of view available when simming.
- Custom Skins/Liveries: We encourage you to run a custom livery (car skin)! See this tutorial using free software and let your creativity flow. The registration form provides a link to our standard number plate template and font, should you wish to use it, as well as a spot to provide a link to your custom livery/skin. Please install others’ liveries so that you’re not racing a bunch of white cars.
Competitor Liveries will all be loaded here by 2PM on April 11.
Rules of Engagement:
We’re about fun ALWAYS trumping purity of competition. So, if you prefer a dominating win over lots side-by-side action where everyone leaves their fellow drivers enough room and everyone does their best to avoid ruining another driver’s race, our events might not be for you. With that in mind:
- normal BGR standards apply (no brake-checks; no running someone out of track even if they are on the outside of the exit of the corner, or if you’re ahead; no moving in the braking zone; respect blue flags, etc.)
- if you punt someone and its your fault, wait for them to recover and let them in front of you
- must be on Discord with push to talk enabled
- refrain from whining, ranting, debating, losing your cool, or generally being a downer on track or on discord
The server password will be distributed verbally on race day. You’ll need to connect to our Discord (free app) Race Chat channel to get it and you’ll need to remain connected throughout the event. Participants are asked to minimize banter during the race so that others can concentrate.