I don't agree with the 1 long race, 45-60 minutes, not that my opinion would count.
Everyones opinion counts when it comes to the club, as long as you are a licensed member.
1st of all - People are not used to long races and touring brings together both occasional and enthusiast players. Sessions of 25-30 minutes with a pause between them is already more than enough for players that won't necessary take it endurance style.
45 minutes is NOT an endurance event. As for enthiusiast and occasional, every should treat the club events with the same respect.
2 - Long race with two mandatory pit-stops means strategy, strategy and more strategy. Maybe one full pit-stop, than second pit-stop only front tires, or first pitstop front tires than second pit rear tires depending on wheels drive etc.
This would increase the gap between good players and occasional players.
The 2 stop was just a small suggestion, and is impossible to police. But when it comes to strategty, if you arent spending at least 30 minutes practicing for an upcoming club event PRERACE...you shouldnt be racing in the club. I understand that people are busy with real life, but if you are not willing to put up 30 minutes to prepare for an event that is "prepared" by the racing staff on their own time....then you do not deserve to race, and should just stick to public events.
As for the gap between good players/occasional players. Good players, in your defintion are people who practice. Is that not the case in all forms of racing? If you are prepared for a race, you should beat the "occasional" last minute racers. This is the way it is supoposed to be. Personally I hate "occasional" racers who show up with 10 minutes left in practice who ask "how many laps this race is? do we need to pit? does anyone have a setup for me? I havent practiced at all and I just downloaded the track" People who ask questions like that in an organized club event should be kicked from the race, and another racers should be allowed to join. PERIOD
3 - Once the faster drivers will get in front, they will increase the gap. The longer the race the longer the gap.
This is the case in any form of racing. Would you prefer even shorter races? Maybe 5 laps? 5 minute sprints where a "slower" guy can just ram up the inside of a "Faster" guy and if he wrecks he only has to wait 5 more minutes to try it again?
4 - With two Race format, one takes second chance, as well as slower players getting pole position and better chances to get points at the end.
I personally enjoy the reverse grid because it does mix the grid up. However in the EU club lately in the 2nd race sometimes the "slower players" who get the pole end up defending dangerously to hold on to the lead. Sometimes taking many people out while driving so erratically.
Slower or occasional drivers winning over fast and enthusiast players by strategy in touring endurance. Give me a break
Again i will repeat myself. "Fast/entiusiast" drivers are only that way because they take club racing more serious then public events. "Slower/occasional" drivers who feel they are owed something by joining a club event, should stick to public servers. If you dont like my opinions too bad. Ive been here since RD opened, and the people who enjoy themselves the most here are the ones to take this place seriously and appreciate the hard work that the staff put in.
People need to adjust their attitude a bit regarding racing here. Winning at all costs and avoiding rules that are clearly posted is not the way to race here.
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