Support Series
Renault RS.01/Other support Series
This is a support series that will be raced on Wednesdays in between Primary WEC GT races.
Current schedule:
Race #1: Catalunya GP, Spain: March 30th 8pm EST 22 laps- RS01 cup debut-complete
Race #2: Hockenheim classic, Germany: April 13th 8pm EST- BMW m1 Procar spec-complete
Race #3: Zolder, Belgium: April 27th 8pm EST 25 laps -RS01 cup #2-complete
Race #4: Brands Hatch Indy, England: May 18th 8pm EST- Ginetta G55 GT4 cup spec race- complete
Race #5: Imola, Italy: June 1st 8pm EST 22 laps- RS01 cup #3 -complete
Race #6: Le mans, France: June 15th 8pm EST-LMP Timed Event- complete
Race #7: Silverstone GP, U.K: June 29th 8pm EST- RS01 Cup #4-complete
Race #8: Oscherschleben GP, Germany: July 6th 8pm EST- Modern DTM- complete
Race #9: Azure Circuit, Monaco: July 13th 8pm EST- RS01 cup #5-complete
Race #10: Nurburgring Combined, Germany: August 3rd 8pm EST- Merc old vs new multiclass raceday (timed 60 mins)- complete
Race #11: Le circuit de Bugatti, France: August 17th 8pm EST- RS01 cup #6 FINAL RACE
Race #12: Bannochbrae, Scotland: Date TBD- (Class,laps TBA)
*schedule is tentative, dates may change based on WEC scedule, Races may be added or removed so keep an eye out.
Day: Wednesday alternating in between main WEC series
Time: 8:00 pm EST; 5:00pm PST (start of practice)
Comms: Party Chat
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Damage: Full
Mechanical Failures: ON
Tire Wear: 2x
Fuel Usage: NORMAL
Flags and Penalties: ON
Auto Start Engine: YES
Assists: SET TO "REAL" ( can be personally switched off if buttons assigned)
Weather: SET TO REAL WEATHER FOR LOCATION*
weather will be set the Preceding Sunday at 13:00 Local time.
Time Progression: real time
Practice Lobby to open 20 minutes before qualifying, followed by a 15 minute qualifying session, 5 minute warm-up session and then the race.
*No cautions in Support series*
Mandatory Pit stop: On
expect an average of 45-60 minute races
Any deviations will be announced formally in the Race thread as it pertains to the Race Weekend. Some support races may differ in rules and settings, they will be clearly marked if so.
Updated Points:
1st: 50 points
2nd:45 points
3rd: 40 points
4th: 36 points
5th: 32 points
6th: 28 points
7th: 26 points
8th: 24 points
9th: 22 points
10th:20 points
11th:18 points
12th:16 points
13th:14 points
14th:12 points
15th:10 points
16th: 8 points
Bonus Points: 1 Point Pole Award, 1 Point Fastest Lap (Race).
All drivers should adhere to the standards of driving that are outlined below. In addition, the Racing Rules applicable to all racing series' on
www.racedepartment.com apply here as well and are incorporated by reference:
ON-TRACK PROTOCOL
1.1 PASSING. It is the responsibility of both the overtaking Driver and the Driver being overtaken to assure safe overtaking. Where two Cars are reasonably alongside each other, each must permit the other Racing room. A Car traveling alone may use the full width of the racetrack. Overtaking may be either right or left depending on prevailing conditions.
1.2 BLOCKING. Any Driver who, in the sole opinion of the Chief Steward, moves in reaction more than once, altering their line based on the actions of pursuing Competitors, or who selects a defensive line and then returns to a racing line between corners or sections of the racetrack may be warned or penalized pursuant to the rules, and such decision shall be Conclusive.
1.3 INCIDENTS. Any Driver who, in the sole opinion of the Chief Steward, is responsible for: an incident where a Car spins, or goes off-track, or suffers a flat tire or other mechanical difficulty requiring it to pit directly for repairs, or an incident of contact resulting in a change of position, may be warned or penalized pursuant to the rules, and such decision shall be Conclusive.
1.4 UNJUSTIFIABLE RISK. Any Competitor who, in the sole opinion of the Chief Steward, engages in any behavior deemed to represent an unjustifiable risk or reckless endangerment may be warned or penalized, and such decision shall be Conclusive.
Adjudication
Penalties shall include, but not be limited to private or public reprimand, deduction of points, loss of grid position, if applicable, for the following race or any other race subsequent to the event in question, loss of all points for the race, loss of points in he overall standings, suspension, and ban. Note that the last two cannot be imposed without at least two of the other examples are first issued in a single season.
Each incident of contact shall be reviewed by the Associate and/or Chief Steward (unless they are involved, and then review will be by a Co-Director of the Series that is not involved) and he will reach a penalty consensus. The Stewards or Directors may consult other series administrators or drivers during this process. Any event involving contact between two or more drivers may be brought to the Stewards as an inquiry by any driver(s) involved in the contact.
If it appears from the official video recordings or from any other additional evidence that there may have been a breach of driving standards or behavior, on or off the track, in a manner the Directors consider to have brought the Championship into disrepute, either Director may request that the Chief Steward consider to investigate this matter further.
Steward Inquiry an Appeal:
APPEAL
Any penalized driver shall have a right to the Stewards, (or one or both of the Series Directors if a Steward is involved in the disputed incident). The two administrators shall choose a regular driver to form a three person tribunal. This body will either uphold the original penalty, or issue a less punitive penalty by majority. If there is no majority consensus, then the least punitive decision shall apply. This decision is final.
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