Autobacs Super GT Allstar Race Cancelled due to Racing VLN Instead!!!

[joetruckv8]

Autobacs Super GT | Allstar Race
"Brought to you by the people's choice"​

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Super GT Champion & Team Championship Awards: N/A via Allstar
~The champion of every full series will be awarded to create a custom track of their own that we will race as our opening round of the next full length Autobacs Super GT Series coming up the 1st week of Jan 2014. The Manufactures Team Champions will also get to generate a track of their own that will be the final round track for our next season or season 2. Good Luck to all contenders!​

Recent news: N/A We're launching this 15 round Season 1 series as a good test session before the start of the GT6 Autobacs Super GT Season 2 that will be underway coming up the end of Winter early Spring season, and will run through-out the rest of the Spring until Summer time bringing us into the start of Season 3. We're hoping this full season will give us ample amount of time to figure out car/driver combinations and make sure the car regulations are as close as possible to ensure the cleanest, fairest racing available. Thank you all and we hope to see you guys on track.

General Info About Races:This is a race series with a nice variety of Premium Only Super GT500 cars tuned up to the higher end of the 470 to 480 horsepower range. We are very consistent when it comes to our racing the Allstar race at the end of our seasons, and the Allstar race is open enrollment, so we hope you can join us for some on & off track fun!

Date & Time:
Saturday, Nov 30th, 5:00pm Est
Saturday, Nov 30th, 2:00pm Pst
Saturday, Nov 30th, 10:00pm Gmt
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Host: Private lounge of JoeTruckV8 or ZachAK47 or Roderuner1967

Race Length: At least 300 kilometers depending on turn out[/COLOR] If there are only 8 Drivers than we will vote on racing 200km or 250km If there are less than 8 Sign Ups most likely the race will get cancelled unless drivers want other wise?! Anything under 5 sign ups then the race will be cancelled until the end of Autobacs Season 2 on GT6'

Reg Check: 9:45pm GMT | 1:45pm PST

Tire Choice: Soft/Medium

Caution Period Rule: IF there is a collision, WITHIN THE FIRST 2 SECTORS of the first lap, then If 2 drivers type caution then the whole field slows and we will do the rolling start. When 1st crosses the start finish line we are go again. 1st drives round at 108mph

Tire Rule: You must start the race with the tire compound that you qualify on. Also the medium tire must be used for a period of 6 laps minimum. Continued more specifically at the bottom.

Wet Race Tire Rule: If deemed a wet race from start or if the race goes from dry to wet then the 2 compound tire rule is out the window!

Front Fender Rule: When 2 drivers are approaching the next turn which ever car has the front fender over the next car will have the right of way for that turn. This principle will be used in the stewards verdicts when it comes to reported racing incidents.
Lobby 2 Rule: The grid will be split 50/50 if more than 16 drivers show. So for example 17 show, room A has 9, room B has 8

Requirements: Fun, clean and fair drivers

Founder: JoeTruckV8

Co Founder: ZachAK47

Race Officials: JoeTruckV8 ; RodeRuner1967 ; ZachAK47 ; Willfred_1 ; Phil Bell ; SkengD

Room Regulations:
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  • Non-fixed host room
  • Standard race quality
  • Microphones disabled
  • Light damage
  • No penalties
  • Weak slipstream
  • Tire wear/Fuel consumption on "Normal"
  • Real grip reduction on wet/edge
  • Visual damage off
  • Collisions on
  • Racing line available
  • Traction control available
  • ABS available
  • All other assists off

Car Regulations:

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  • Scroll down to see complete list of cars and restrictions
  • What ever car you use for Rd 4 and beyond, you will have to stick with that chassis for the remainder of the season.

Success Ballast: Ballast is cumulative. If your car weight is not divisible by 10, your new weight will be rounded up to the nearest 10th. Keep in mind that your weight can never go below the weight minimum listed under car regulations. Ballast will also carryover to any car you decide to switch to between Rounds 1 through 4.

*Note that success ballast will not be applied during the Allstar race round.
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  • 1st: +40 kilograms
  • 2nd: +30 kilograms
  • 3rd: +20 kilograms
  • 4th: +10 change
  • 5th: No Change kilograms
  • 6th: -10 kilograms
  • 7th: -20 kilograms
  • 8th: -30 kilograms
  • 9th: -40 kilograms

Also Note: Maximum Ballast Taken (+140 kilograms),

Points Scoring:

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  • Pole position: 1 point
  • Fastest lap during race: 1 point
  • Pole position and fastest lap bonus will also apply to the "slower" room if there are more than 16 drivers. Also, if you made an effort to race and could not finish due to disconnect or some other reason, you will still receive points.

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  • 1st: 30 points
  • 2nd: 24 points
  • 3rd: 23 points
  • 4th: 20 points
  • 5th: 18 points
  • 6th: 16 points
  • 7th: 14 points
  • 8th: 12 points
  • 9th: 10 points
  • 10th: 8 points
  • 11th: 6 points
  • 12th: 5 points
  • 13th: 4 points
  • 14th: 3 points
  • 15th: 2 points
  • 16th: 1 points

Track Boundaries:

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  • Track boundaries are generally the same as those enforced by the GT5 penalty system and as defined by section 16: Offline Racing in the GTPlanet Online Racing Rules & Guidelines. Much of the following is taken verbatim from there.
  • Colliding with or using walls, fences or other obstacles is forbidden, whether time is gained or not.
  • Two wheels (except when airborne, where the vertical projection of the car onto the track counts) must be in contact with the track/circuit which includes the rumble strips and footpaths, but not grassed areas.
  • All green areas are not part of the track unless otherwise stated in the Race Specifics section of any given event.
  • Curbs, sidewalks/pavements are not part of the track unless otherwise stated.
  • Tarmac/Asphalt or any other kind of surface mentioned above that are situated beyond the normal limits of the track, Run-off areas for example, are not part of the track unless otherwise stated.
  • Any kind of rumble strip made of concrete, stone etc is part of the track unless otherwise stated.
  • In short: if there is no rumble strip, keep two wheels within white lines. If there is a rumble strip, keep two wheels on the rumble strip.
  • Occasionally crossing track boundaries to avoid other cars, accidents etc is to be expected, but if you continuously go out of bounds, you will be penalized.

Penalty System v2.0:

• • Crossing the pit exit line will result in a reprimand regardless of if you are not around another car or a 10s penalty if you defend your position by cutting the exit line.
  • A collision that results in another driver losing control of their car will result in a reprimand plus 5s penalty multiplied by positions lost.
  • A collision that has clear intent to force another driver to lose control will result in a 10s penalty multiplied by positions lost.
  • When a driver overtakes unfairly and fails to yield within a reasonable time, a reprimand will be applied.
  • A 60s time penalty plus a reprimand for not using both tire compounds.
  • The disadvantaged driver has 1 opportunity to reclaim his position. If the driver spins or crashes while another driver is trying to yield, no penalty will be applied except for the contact.
  • Slight contact and taps will be allowed, but excessive force will result in a penalty.
  • If a driver disconnects after causing a collision worthy of a penalty, the penalty will be applied to their next completed race.
  • Using a car that failures to meet the regulations (e.g. Using an illegal engine upgrade) will result in you being disqualified from the event.
  • Offenders that receive 5 or more penalties will get a further 10s penalty on their next penalty given.
  • Discussion of collisions between the drivers is forbidden in the thread. All discussion must take place using the private messaging service.
  • When an incident is reported to the stewards a PM will be sent out by ZachAK47 to the drivers involved. They will then get a chance to explain their perspective and this will be noted by the stewards in subsequent action.
  • Any appeals against penalties must be declared by PMing ZachAK47. Not in the thread.
  • The penalty system may be altered after an incident to result in more appropriate action applied if it occurs again.
  • If a driver mixed soft and medium tyres they will be penalised 40s.
  • Discussion of any kind of incidents(e.g. posting youtube clips), before action is taken, will result in the penalty being halved.
  • Post race rage (either in lounge or on thread) must end 10 minutes after the end of the race, any foul language/abuse after this time will result in a reprimand.
  • If a new rule is announced, and subsequent penalties are made to enforce the rule, each driver will receive a reprimand for their first offense.
  • New drivers will receive a reprimand for their first offense, regardless of severity
  • 3 reprimands - back of the grid next round
  • 5 reprimands - 2 pt deduction
  • 6 reprimands - 3 pt deduction
  • For every reprimand afterwards the pts reduction will increase by 1.
  • *note if you are going to retire from a race please pull into the pits like a gentlemen racer plz or risk losing your points for that round!

Collisions

• A collision that results in another driver losing control of their car will result in a 10s penalty multiplied by positions lost.
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• A collision that has clear intent to force another driver to lose control will result in a 20s penalty multiplied by positions lost.
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• If a driver is forced into a spin/into the gravel trap as a direct result of contact, a 30s penalty will be applied regardless of if the offending driver waits. This penalty will be given ontop of any collision penalty
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• When a driver overtakes unfairly and fails to yield within a reasonable time, a 30s penalty will be applied
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• The disadvantaged driver has 1 opportunity to reclaim his position. If the driver spins or crashes while another driver is trying to yield, no penalty will be applied except for the contact.
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• It is impossible for a driver who receives a 30s penalty for pushing a driver into the gravel/failing to yield, not to receive at least a 10s penalty for the initial contact.
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• Penalty points
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• For every 10s time penalty received, a driver will receive that number of penalty points
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• Every 3 penalty points results in 1 reprimand been added to the drivers reprimand sheet.

Technical

• Crossing the pit exit line will result in a reprimand regardless of if you are not around another car.
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• A reprimand will be issued for not using both tire compounds.
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• If a driver mixed soft and medium tyres they will be penalised with a reprimand
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• Using a car that failures to meet the regulations (e.g. Using an illegal engine upgrade) will result in you being disqualified from the event. A reprimand will also be given
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• A driver who receives 5 or more penalties over the course of a season, shall be given a reprimand
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• Discussion of collisions between the drivers is forbidden in the thread. All discussion must take place using the private messaging service. A reprimand will be given to anyone who posts twice or more about an incident.
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• Discussion of collisions between drivers is permitted on the thread if 2 of the drivers are ZachAK47 and Joetruckv8. This is to show clarity in the penalty system. Stewards only should comment.
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• When an incident is reported to the stewards a PM will be sent out by ZachAK47 to the drivers involved, if the incident is unclear from the replay. They will then get a chance to explain their perspective and this will be noted by the stewards in subsequent action.
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• Any appeals against penalties must be declared by PMing ZachAK47. Not in the thread.

Other

• Post race rage (either in lounge or on thread) must end 10 minutes after the end of the race, any foul language/abuse after this time will result in a reprimand.
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• If a driver disconnects after causing a collision worthy of a penalty, the penalty will be applied to their next completed race.
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• The penalty system may be altered after an incident to result in more appropriate action applied if it occurs again.
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• If a new rule is announced, and subsequent penalties are made to enforce the rule, each driver will receive a reprimand for their first offense.
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• New drivers will receive a reprimand for their first offense, regardless of severity

Reprimands

• 3 reprimands - back of the grid next round
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• 5 reprimands - 2 pt deduction
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• 6 reprimands - 3 pt deduction
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• For every reprimand afterwards the pts reduction will increase by 1.
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• So basically, only collisions result in time penalties. Every other for of incident will be a reprimand. Every 10s a driver gets, a driver gets a penalty point. 3 of these penalty points = 1 reprimand. So 30s penalty = 1 reprimand
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• Ive added in if a guy is pushed into gravel/into a spin the offending driver gets a 30s penalty no matter what. then if he doesnt wait he gets another 30s penalty. plus on the initial contact penalty of at least 10s, the driver loses a minimum of 40-70s. In effect a reward for ****ing a guy up (like i did at gsv to you)
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• along with that 40-70s penalty, they also getting a reprimand or 2 due to the penalty pts system.

Driver to Driver Pit Penalty Rule:

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  • If a driver intentionally knocks another driver into the pits during green flag racing that offending driver will get last place points behind entire field plus disconnected drivers, and will start from the back of the pack for the next round as well!

Any questions about the penalty system should be directed to ZachAK47​

Lag Policy:

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  • In order to create the closest racing possible, a good Internet connection is needed. To ensure that this can happen we are doing a 3 strikes policy for lagging drivers (a strike is one race)
  • Strike 1- no action, it is treated as a one off
  • Strike 2 - warning that the driver needs to try to improve their connection
  • Strike 3 - the driver will not be permitted to race unless multiple stewards can confirm on race day the driver has no lag
  • If a driver does not lag for 2 consecutive races, then one strike will be removed.

Driving Standards:

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  • When a driver has their front bumper, alongside the car aheads rear bumper, a cars width must be left by the car ahead.
  • The car ahead keeps right of way until the overtake is completed, when the overtaking car is completely ahead of the defending driver.
  • The car ahead may move across the track when defending even when the overtaking car is alongside, provided the overtaking car is not forced off track.
  • When alongside, a cars width must be left by the overtaking driver and the defending driver, neither driver cannot be forced off track.
  • Bump drafting is allowed, to indicate you do not wish to bump draft, move off the racing line on the straight.
  • The overtaking driver must be in full control of their vehicle and be prepared to abandon the overtake if contact is looking possible. Also known as avoidable contact!
  • Drivers can and will use their active flashers to insinuate that they plan on pitting after the next turn or two to reduce collisions upon pit entries while attempting to be overtaken.

Qualifying:

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  • You can qualify at any time until 1 hours before the race begins.
  • Qualifying ends in
  • Notify any of the race officials on PSN or on here that you want to qualify.
  • Success ballast is used during qualifying.
  • The qualifying room must have the same settings as listed under "Room Regulations"
  • The race official will check room settings and car settings.
  • You will do a 4 lap "Grid Start" race and the fastest lap time in the first
  • If you abandon your Qualifier laps then you must still use the tires that you attempt to qualify on.

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  • A race official must watch all 3 timed laps for a qualifying attempt to be valid.
  • A race official must qualify with another race official watching the qualifying.
  • All times must be posted on the thread along with the race official's name who spectated the qualifying attempt.
  • If a driver aborts their qualifying run for whatever distractions/reasons then its their responsibility and takes whatever time they currently posted. You can only abort on your out lap since there is no Q times set yet but once a time is posted then the abort is on the driver and will have to take the best time.

None Qualifiers:

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  • We actually had a problem at last weeks race that needs to be worked out so this is how we are going to fix none qualifier's. The room will be open 15 mins earlier to have a 10 min qualifying session for the late qualifiers. The drivers who qualified during the week will have priority to their grid positions regardless if in the knockout session a driver bests a already qualified drivers time. After the knockout session those late Q drivers will grid from behind the slowest already qualified driver to make up the grid for the main event.

Pre-Race Car Checks:

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  • Before the race can begin, I must check that everyone's car is the right horsepower and weight.
  • Please do not access your garage or tune menu when your car passes.
  • Anyone accessing the garage or tune menu will be penalized at the race officials' discretion.
  • Cars need to be broke-in so we don't have any HP gainers during the races. This is an advantage in the race.

Tire Rule Cont:

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  • The 8 laps must be FLYING LAPS. Inlaps and Outlaps WILL NOT COUNT towards the 8 lap stint.
  • So if you start the race on the medium tyres. The earliest you can pit is lap 9
  • If you finish a 30 lap race on medium tyres, the latest you may pit is lap 22
  • If you pit mid race and plan to pit again. Then there must be a 10 lap difference between your 2 pitstops. This is because your in lap and out lap will not be counted

Rolling Start Procedure:

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  • In the final sector, there will be no weaving or sudden changes of acceleration.
  • If a driver wishes to accelerate and brake to warm tires, this MUST be done off the racing line
  • It is recommended each car is a car length apart to give the driver in-front the chance to weave to warm their tires.
  • Overtaking is allowed once you cross the start finish line. But full throttle is allowed once the leader crosses the start finish line.
  • Going off track boundaries to warm tires is allowed.
  • A driver who loses positions on the pace lap is allowed to make their way to their starting position in a safe manner.
  • Any collisions on the pace lap will be investigated
  • Leading car must cross finish line at a speed between 70mph and 80mph

Standing Start Procedure:

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  • We will set the race room to 1 lap with next race results the same as previous round which will grid us up in our qualifying order without any mistakes being made by the GT5 software. This lap is ran at full pace, but all drivers must remember to cross the finish line in the respected qualifying order. Also I may add that another benefit to us running a 1 lap finish to set the grid for or main race also results in a 1st lap practice before the actually race begins which in turn helps all drivers have a cleaner 1st lap start to the race.

Race Finish:

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  • When the winner passes the checkered flag and the timer pops up, you will continue to race until the end of the lap you are currently on. Once you finish your lap, you are not allowed to pass anymore cars.

Post Race Scrutineering

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  • Race penalty for failing post race scrutineering will mean all of your current round points will be ripped away and a race probation period. The race probation period means the driver whom was found over powered will have to be checked for the next 2 future rounds alongside with the top 3 to be post race scrutinized. If a driver is found guilty twice then that driver will be banned from racing for 1 round. If a driver is found guilty 3 times then that driver will be removed from our series completely. We made this our most severe offense, as it is one of the most degrading offenses to oneself and all other drivers.

Post race scrutineering summarized

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  • 1st offense 2 race probation period
    [*]2nd offense 1 race ban
    [*]3rd offense Series ban

*We understand that there are ways for a driver to get caught out unintentionally; that's the only reason why drivers get 3 strikes. Also this Penalty is a carry over offense so if you get strike 1 in season 1 and then get the same penalty in season 2, it still will be your 2nd offense. Autobacs will take as many measures possible to make sure that all drivers are getting a fair race. Because of this being a late night race for GMT drivers, we are only post race checking the Top 3.

 

[joetruckv8]

Nissan Xanavi Nismo GTR




Drivers: JoeTruckV8 & TnT-2000




Nissan Calsonic Impul GTR



Drivers: Open & Open



Nissan Yellow Hat TMS GTR



Drivers: ZachAK47 & Willfred_1




Nissan Xanavi Nismo Z



Drivers: Open & Open



Lexus Petronas Tom's SC430



Drivers: Open Open & Open




Bandai Denzo Dunlop SC430



Drivers: GTpanoz & Kolden76




Toyota Yellow Hat Supra



Drivers: Phil Bell & Open




Honda Weider HSV



Drivers: FakeGangstaDie & Freshseth83




Honda Takata Dome NSX



Drivers: Open & Open



Honda Raybrig NSX



Drivers: Open & Open




Honda Autobacs Arta NSX



Drivers: Open & Open​

 

[joetruckv8]

Nissan GTR's | 473hp @ 1110kg - 2 Spots Left

Nissan Z's | 473hp @ 1100kg - 2 Spots Left

Honda Nsx's | 473hp @ 1100kg - 6 Spots Left

Honda Weider | 473hp @ 1160kg - 0 Spots Left

Lexus SC430's | 483hp @ 1100kg - 2 Spots Left

Toyota Supra | 483hp @ 1090kg - 1 Spots Left

*Note all cars can run Turbo 2, but not Turbo 3, or Eng 3

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[dojOdRiFTeR]

joe imma away back in dec but i'll be racing with striker

 

[Willfred_1]

im up for it

 

[dojOdRiFTeR]

joe wats the point of doing this unless u carry it over to gt6 which comes out on the 6th just 6 days later

 

[RodeRuner1967]

I'm in

 

[Ghaek]

I'm out

 

[Gedi69]

Thanks for the invite joe but i cant make that time of night, hope it all goes well though 👍

 

[A_Higher_Place]

I won't be racing GT5 anymore. Thanks a lot for the invite though man! I just can't get into the game like I used to.Number 6 will hopefully bring back that feeling!I'd like to help with the testing of the next FIA GT series though.R8's - SLS's - Z4's - M3's - GTR's -Etc

 

[joetruckv8]

joe wats the point of doing this unless u carry it over to gt6 which comes out on the 6th just 6 days later

The point is to stay consistent with our season end Allstar race that we did for now 4 times and a row. I like my drivers to know I don't plan on leaving them high and dry on any of my claims. Plus most importantly I felt driving Nurburgring as the last thing that I do on GT5 would be a epic way to end this great title!

 

[dojOdRiFTeR]

The point is to stay consistent with our season end Allstar race that we did for now 4 times and a row. I like my drivers to know I don't plan on leaving them high and dry on any of my claims. Plus most importantly I felt driving Nurburgring as the last thing that I do on GT5 would be a epic way to end this great title!

i would do it but in spain working back in dec . striker and i r setting up a major gt6 club united motorsport club umsc join

 

[joetruckv8]

i would do it but in spain working back in dec . striker and i r setting up a major gt6 club united motorsport club umsc join

Sure thing dojO, I know this race is a long shot but if there is guys still down with the get down, I'm here to serve 7 race! 👍

 

[FlyingFox]

Thank you for the invite Joe but I'm afraid 10pm is a bit late for me to start a race, so I will have to decline your offer.

Good luck to all those taking part 👍

 

[RodeRuner1967]

Hey Joe, move this up by 2 or 3 hours and you might get a few more. I don't mind racing at 11:00am or 12:00 noon PST. 👍

 

[phil bell]

Id like it abit later than 9.45. Otherwise Im back just for this event.

 

[PAPPACLART]

I would love to take part in this but I am now on Australian time so sucks for me!! enjoy chaps.

 

[racefan88]

I would like to do this race as a one off if it draws enough drivers. Time as long is it is on a Sunday I should be able to make it

 

[joetruckv8]

Ok guys, our last Autobacs race is this weekend so after that we will know if this thing is going to have wheels on track or not starting next week Monday. We also can attack the question of starting at our usual time once we have all our Asian/ Australian & GMT 0 drivers together at once!