MSA TORA Transatlantic Drag Championship - Rules and Regulations

General Rules & Driving Etiquette

Single series racing, as defined by TORA, is a non contact sport. It is understandable that on occasion some contact may occur that is not expected by either party, for example due to lag. Competitors with 'lag' issues will not be penalized, but may be asked to improve their connection, if the issue is persistently hindering other's experiences please see connection section.

TORA expects competitors who partake in its championships and meetings to behave in an appropriate and respectable manner. Insulting comments or behavior towards fellow competitors and race stewards is unacceptable and will be dealt with severely.

Competitors may not deviate from their line to defend, any further sufficient movement outside of cornering will be deemed as weaving and you may be reported to the race director or head steward after the race.

If a competitor leaves the track at any time, it is advised that extra caution is taken not to impede other drivers when rejoining, please check and look before rejoining the track. Common courtesy stipulates that a driver in a dangerous position on the strip should alert oncoming drivers of their position to avoid additional incidents, (essentially the yellow flag rules.)

Track Limits

The track limits are determined by the solid white lines either side of the track. At all times, two wheels must remain on this part of the circuit, unless of an occurrence where it is near to impossible to keep two wheels on the track, like avoiding a collision. During a race meeting, each time the track limits are not adhered to, a warning will be given. Each driver are allowed five warnings of all four wheels leaving the track via the inside of a corner, at any part of the circuit. If a sixth and subsequent "corner cutting" occurrences happen within a race meeting, then that driver will lose a position for each corner cut. Again, if a corner is cut to avoid a collision, this would not be given a warning.

The track limits must be adhered to in the event of gaining an advantage whilst having an on-track battle. If a driver overtakes a driver by getting all four wheels off the track, the driver must give that position back before they may continue the race. If the driver which was overtaken backs off heavily either through incident or "mechanical" failure, then the position will not need to be given back.

Drivers must not deviate from their "lane" on the drag strip. This will count as crossing the track limits.


Driver Championship

The drivers Championship will be scored by the total points scored by the drivers at each round over the course of the championship. There may not be substitute driver.


Race Rules

Safety Car Rules

There will be no safety car period in the TORA Transatlantic Drag Championship


Race Meeting Set-Up

RACE

We ask that all competitors are on Xbox live 15 minutes prior to the start of the race meeting, and appear online. Where necessary, if each competitor could post "In" in the relevant race meeting thread on the TORA forums. Anyone who wishes to race without posting "In" will need to wait the race meeting organiser’s confirmation before being allowed to race.
TORA’s ‘Live Timing’ system will be updated prior to the race meeting with who your lobby host will be for the race, and will be updated during the meeting with the results. One invite will be sent out to all race entrants.

If a connection issue is apparent please contact the race director or lobby host as soon as possible and they will do their best to ensure you can connect to the lobby.

Competitors who are not connected to the host’s room at the start time without reason stated before the start time of the race meeting will not be able to take part in the race. The session will should no later than 5 minutes from the designated race meeting start time.

There will be no mandatory pit stops during the races.


Settings


- Collisions during all races will be on, and set with Simulation Damage. Driving Line and Normal/Simulation Steering are the only allowed driving aids that may be used. Manual gears must be used but it is up to the competitor if they wish to use the clutch or not.
- Racing Line Allowed

Race Etiquette

- Single series racing is defined as non-contact. At no point must a driver make contact with another's car. This is only possible through deviating from the driver's lane and will be penalised. If you are found to be causing incidents that were avoidable then action will be taken by the stewards. Please see the Steward Handbook for details on the action and penalties that may result.

Racing line on lol

There will be no safety car period in the TORA Transatlantic Drag Championship

New scoring system is now in place:

Rather than using the game's Heat scoring system, I will record the gameplay with my capture card. I will then take the times that are displayed at the results screen at the end of the race and score drivers by that.

The scores for the heats will be similar to the game's own; If there are 6 drivers in the lobby, 1st place will receive 6 points, 2nd will receive 5, and so on.

Standaman94 wrote:New scoring system is now in place:

Rather than using the game's Heat scoring system, I will record the gameplay with my capture card. I will then take the times that are displayed at the results screen at the end of the race and score drivers by that.

The scores for the heats will be similar to the game's own; If there are 6 drivers in the lobby, 1st place will receive 6 points, 2nd will receive 5, and so on.

Sounds good... :cyclops: