WELCOME TO Nurb8 RACE DAY!!! - Please read

by **Biggsy tv** Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 10:17

URGENT - During qualifying we notice a few people had not added the TEC gamertags;

"MSA TORA TEC"
"MSA TORA TEC 2"

If your gamertag begins with a number, or between A and J you must have MSA TORA TEC added to your friends list. If your gamertag begins between K and Z you must have the MSA TORA TEC 2 added to your friends list. These are so the lobby hosts can find you and invite you to your stint. Without the relevant gamertag runs the risk of not being invitied to your stint!!!

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Race day set-up

Race thread settings here - http://forums.theonlineracingassociation.com/t8886-tora-nur8-race-hosts-settings

Make sure you set up your lobby up 20 minutes before the race starts so you can invite all drivers into the race before the hour mark.

Make sure your lobby is aware that lobby chatter should be kept to a minimum

All drivers must make 1 mandatory pitstop of which it can not be taken on the first lap

Stint 1
Before race, set 1 grid lap around Camino Mini (END CONDITION NUMBER OF LAPS) to set Qualification order of your lobby as per live timing, of which can be found here - http://www.theonlineracingassociation.com/tora-nurburgring-8-hours-2012.html
You will see your lobby clearly Identified on LT

Rolling starts for race 1 will begin with SP1 and SP1c, proceeding at no more than 70mph in 2 by 2, side by side format, and racing begins when the lead driver shouts, "3,2,1, Go! Go! Go!" anytime between the pit entrance, and the pit exit.
One minute later, both SP3 class will proceed in exactly the same manner as SP1 had.

Stints will last 1 hour 45 minutes

As soon as the timer reaches 15 minutes to go (1 hour 45 minutes into the stint), all driver must stop on track where they are and make sure you relay mileage back to the lobby host

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Stint 2 & 3 - For the remainder of the stints, the races will start under lobby points order, of which a grid lap will be set around Camino Mini. The grid will be in overall lobby standings of which you will be able to see here - http://www.theonlineracingassociation.com/tora-nurburgring-8-hours-2012.html. The race will begin with a 1 second roll off delay to prevent first corner pile ups. Same as stint 1, when time gets to 1 hour 45 min (15 mintues remaining) drivers must stop on track

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Stint 4- For the remainder of the stints, the races will start under lobby points order, of which a grid lap will be set around Camino Mini. The grid will be in overall lobby standings of which you will be able to see here - http://www.theonlineracingassociation.com/tora-nurburgring-8-hours-2012.html. The race will begin with a 1 second roll off delay to prevent first corner pile ups. When timer gets to the 2 hour mark, all drivers must continue and complete the lap they are on and remember the time they cross the line This will be fed back to the lobby host at the end of the race.

Time of stint 4 will be set to 2 hours 30 minutes

A final word of warning respect all drivers around you take time passing slower traffic, stewards and staff will be watching the live stream and race control will have the option to hand out penalties if drivers cause incidents with endanger your fellow competitor you have been warned (your friendly North Korean dictator)

by BG Wumba Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 10:27

Good luck to all guys Very Happy

wish I could take part in some way but I'm stuck in work all day Sad

by **JAMIE ANDERS0N** Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 10:30

Good luck everyone, hope you all have a fantastic race

by **CQR Rogue** Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:04

BUMP THIS

by theboomeranga Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:08

can't wait, under 3 hours to go

by wood53y Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:33

Good luck everyone see you on the track

by **LMR DarthMario** Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:37

cannot wait. just reset my router just in case. Smile

by LastNewtStandin Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:38

Good luck everyone. Hugely excited for you all!

Shout out for the M&M Porsche teams bounce

by SilvRsteeD Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:39

Good luck guys, gonna be a good day,

by **CQR Rogue** Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:42

Good luck all

by SnippetyOggy86 Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:54

First race at TORA for me so slightly nervous,

Good luck everyone cheers

by CQR Honcho Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:57

Good luck everyone!

by TG Wormburner Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 11:58

Hey Rollin Rusty keep it on the tires today and I will too!

by CQR Cobblepop Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 12:22

CMGraphix wrote:Stint 4- When timer gets to the 2 hour mark, all drivers must continue and complete the lap they are on

I'm sorry to question something this late on but I had no alternative.

I'll try to keep it brief as I know people will be busy at this point. My question is this, what happens if 2 competitors are split (in terms of laps) at the moment the 2 hour limit is reached? For example: there's a 10 second gap between the driver in 1st and the driver in 2nd, the driver in 1st just crosses the start/finish line before the time limit is reached and the driver in 2nd does not make it to the line in time to start another lap. Will the driver in first be allowed to carry on and gain an extra 12.9 miles whilst his rival in 2nd has to sit there inches from the line, not allowed to complete another lap?

It's quite likely that I'm missing something obvious and would be happy for someone to point out an error in my reasoning.

by **Richy59** Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 12:31

Good luck to everyone today, I unfortunately will be no more than a bit spectator this time around. I was due to host the full live stream for all 8 hours but I took unwell on holiday and am unable to help out today. I feel bad and that I let the guys down after all the outstanding work they have done this week in preparing the race, and I am sure they will make it a very special end to the year. They should be congratulated for all the work and effort the have put in no matter what the outcome is today. Best of luck to all drivers who are racing and I hope above all else you have as much fun as possible.

by **Biggsy tv** Sat 8 Dec 2012 - 12:39

CQR Cobblepop wrote:
CMGraphix wrote:Stint 4- When timer gets to the 2 hour mark, all drivers must continue and complete the lap they are on

I'm sorry to question something this late on but I had no alternative.

I'll try to keep it brief as I know people will be busy at this point. My question is this, what happens if 2 competitors are split (in terms of laps) at the moment the 2 hour limit is reached? For example: there's a 10 second gap between the driver in 1st and the driver in 2nd, the driver in 1st just crosses the start/finish line before the time limit is reached and the driver in 2nd does not make it to the line in time to start another lap. Will the driver in first be allowed to carry on and gain an extra 12.9 miles whilst his rival in 2nd has to sit there inches from the line, not allowed to complete another lap?

It's quite likely that I'm missing something obvious and would be happy for someone to point out an error in my reasoning.

As unfortunate as that situation would be, that is the case. The same scenario would happen in realworld motorsport also