Round 1 - College Station (Mar 20th)

  





Event Schedule (all times given are CET):

Sunday March 20th

20:00 – Free practice 
20:45 – Qualifying Shoot-out (private session, 2 flying laps)
20:50 – Drivers' briefing and warm-up (leave server, select race boost and rejoin)
21:00 – Race start, 100 laps
**This event will be run with Superspeedway Low-Drag configuration**
**For best graphic results, run track graphics at "FULL"**

Server IP : 91.121.135.76:34600
Race server password : hso73

Pit Entry and Exit Procedures

During the race, cars entering the pits under a green flag must fade left briefly on the backstretch to signal their intent to pit.  This rule will only apply if a car or cars are running immediately behind the pitting car. Failure to follow this procedure could result in a post-race penalty.

During the race, cars exiting the pits must keep all four wheels under the white line until they exit turn two, then they can blend into race traffic. The video here shows an acceptable pit exit. Failure to follow this procedure could result in a post-race penalty.

Race Start Procedure and Full Course Yellow (En français en dessous)

The start will be given flying behind the game-controlled pace-car.

This series will see the appearance of the Full Course Yellow procedure. When rFactor judges that a situation is risky (a car stopped on the track, a spin on a speedway etc..), he will throw a Yellow Flag. From the time this Yellow Flag is thrown, overtaking is forbidden, but if you have doubt about your position, rFactor will tell you where you have to be when you will cut the start/finish line. At the same time the pitlane will be close, it will be open again for the cars in the lead lap after one full lap behind the Safety Car. For the car which are a lap or more down, they will have to wait another lap. rFactor will anyway tell you in the chat all these informations (don't deactivate in-car chat).

When the Safety Car is out, you must keep a normal pace until you reach the the line of cars behind the SC. Otherwise you'll get a penalty. Same when you exit the pitlane under yellow, you have to be quick enough to rejoin the SC.

Full Course Yellow will last between 3 or 5 laps each time.

/!\ On oval track the leader will have to be careful to not overtake the Safety Car when the latter is exiting the pitlane. /!\

Drivers must be on a single file for the restart.

*** VF ***

Le départ sera un départ lancé qui aura lieu derrière une voiture de sécurité contrôlée par l'ordinateur. 

Ce championnat est marqué par l'apparition de la procédure de Full Course Yellow. Quand rFactor jugera qu'une situation est à risque (une voiture arretée au mauvais endroit, un tête à queue sur un ovale) il sortira la voiture de sécurité. Une fois cette procédure lancée, il est interdit de dépasser. Si vous avez des doutes rFactor vous dira de toute façon ou vous placer une fois que vous aurez franchi la ligne de départ/arrivée. Au moment la voie des stands sera fermée. Elle sera réouverte pour les pilotes dans le même tour que le leader après un tour complet derrière la voiture de sécurité. Pour les pilotes étant à un tour ou plus, il faudra patienter un autre tour. rFactor vous donnera lui même ses instructions dans le chat (ne pas désactiver le chat dans la voiture).

Lorsque la voiture de sécurité est sortie, vous devez conserver un rythme normal jusqu'à ce que vous rejoigniez la file des voitures derrière le SC, sinon vous risquez de vous voir infliger une pénalité. Même chose lorsque vous ressortez des stands, vous ne devez pas trainer pour rejoindre la voiture de sécurité.

/!\ Sur les ovales, le leader devra faire attention à ne pas dépasser la voiture de sécurité lorsque celui ci est en train de sortir des stands. /!\

Les pilotes devront être sur une seule file lors des restarts.

Training Server

A training server running on the next scheduled track will be online permanently. Password :hso73

Behaviour on track

A few behaviour rules :

- as for all HSO races, it is required you use your real name both in-game and on the forum. Thank you.

- Chatting is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN in race session. It is allowed in qualifying sessions for technical issues only.

- Drive Through : If a driver has to do a drive through, even if there is no pit lane speed limit, he has to drive through the pitlane at 100km/h max (60mph). If he doesn't respect this, he will get a 30s penalty at the end of the race.

- If you have a spin on the course, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure the track is sufficiently clear before you rejoin the race.

- Respect the red light at the end of the pitlane.

Application and Interpretation of the Regulations

The admins alone are qualified to solve any problems raised by the application and the interpretation of the present regulations.
   
  
One-off drives available

#9 Sammy Sessions |  Eagle 72-Foyt GY 

#18 Lloyd Ruby |  Eagle 72-Offy FI 

#34 Sam Posey |  Eagle 72-Offy GY 

#77 Salt Walther |  McLaren M16A-Offy GY

#94 Johnny Parsons |  Finley 73-Offy FI

#98 Mike Mosley |  Eagle 72-Offy FI


Entry List:

 Jason White #1 Parnelli VPJ2-Offy FI
 Jukka Maattanen #2 Eagle 72-Offy GY
 Alberto Ibañez #4 Parnelli VPJ2-Offy FI
 Simon Wattman #5 McLaren M16B-Offy GY
 Martin Lacina #6 Eagle 72-Offy GY
 Philippe Henrique #7 McLaren M16C-Offy GY
 Jason Fitch #8 Eagle 73-Offy GY
 Alan Forster #9 Eagle 72-Foyt GY
 Mike Becnel #11 Parnelli VPJ2-Offy FI
 Jacob Fredriksson #14 Coyote Mk4-Foyt GY
 Richard Coxon #16 Eagle 70-Offy GY
 Arturo Pereira #18 Eagle 72-Offy FI
 Michael Drechsler #19 Kenyon-Coyote Foyt GY
 Ludovic Tiengou #23 Eagle 72-Chevy FI
 Jan Kowalski #24 Kingfish 73-Offy FI
 David Sabre #25 Eagle 72-Offy GY
 Claudio Navonne #27 Vollstedt 73-Offy FI
 Raymond Riddall #34 Eagle 72-Offy GY
 Pascal Le pihive #42 Eagle 72-Offy GY
 Lee Simpson #51 Mongoose 71-Foyt FI
 Gérard Ryon #59 Eagle 70-Offy FI
 Tyler Greene #61 Coyote Mk3-Foyt GY
Eric Plana #63 Atlanta 72-Offy FI
 Glenn Corliss #77 McLaren M16A-Offy GY
 Dana Schurer #86 McLaren M16B-Offy GY
 Trevor Greene #89 McLaren M16A-Offy GY
 Bruno Miranda #94 Finley 73-Offy FI
 Steve Parker #98 Eagle 72-Offy FI

First in

I'll be there

Oh yes!

I predict some combined 25000 HP on track this evening

Time to smash some giant mosquitoes at 220mph! They are massive here.

This track still exists but is in general disrepair on the high banks. Last time I drove it I felt like I was going to launch at the seams in the banking. Infield section is what is mainly used now. Small section of banking used in some racing (not motorcycles!).

It is about 2 hours away...1.5 if I drive as fast as the police do.

Okay, let's give the Coyote some track time before it's gettin shelved (I gotta start in the Coyote for the first round, if I got that right?). Count me in

Michael Drechsler wrote:

(I gotta start in the Coyote for the first round, if I got that right?)

Yep. One of only two appearances for the Kenyon-Coyote this year!

Be there

Everyone be sure to review the proper pit exit procedure

Pit Exit Procedure

During the race, cars exiting the pits must keep all four wheels under the white line until they exit turn two, then they can blend into race traffic. The video here shows an acceptable pit exit. Failure to follow this procedure could result in a post-race penalty.

Jason White wrote:

Yep. One of only two appearances for the Kenyon-Coyote this year!

The car won't tear up the competition, but its alright. But check that guy in the orange rompers: That flashy hat. His sideburns all the way down! I think, I just fell in love!

(With his style, not what are thinking again! D'oh!)

Photo album from the actual race: https://www.flickr.com/photos/elias555/albums/72157626021495323

My best time is 37.2 It's 3 seconds slower than the faster and 2s from the slower what the hell? . On a normal road track I'll understand but there? And don't see how I could win but a second a lap.
It'll be a very very looooooooooooong race just looking my mirrors to let everyone overtake me.

Ludovic Tiengou wrote:

My best time is 37.2 It's 3 seconds slower than the faster and 2s from the slower  what the hell? . On a normal road track I'll understand but there?  And don't see how I could win but a second a lap.
It'll be a very very looooooooooooong race just looking my mirrors to let everyone overtake me.  

You are testing without the benefit of slipstream.

could I have The #34 please

Raymond Riddall wrote:

could I have The #34 please

#77 please?

Glenn Corliss wrote:

#77 please?

I'll be there