TORA 2013/14/15 Sporting Regulations 19.11.2013 (outdated)

Regarding the points scoring system presented, will the 'Standard TORA Points' apply to all race series? As in some it was only a 1 point difference for most positions, and I believe the current system which is used in the ISCC points scoring and the one proposed in the new sporting regulations is the way forward.

The points on there is labelled "Standard TORA points"

In some cases, the series may have a differing point structure such as TASCAR etc. If this is the case it will / can be specified but the majority will be Standard TORA points, like GT, ISCC etc.

Same with Lobby Podium Boosts. It is there where needed, but series will specify if that bonus will be included in that specific series

“Lobby Podium Boost”
Certain events may include the “Lobby Podium Boost incentive. This will be stated in the series Rulebook.
8.2 Those who finish on the podium in lower lobbies (B,C,D etc) will be given an extra points boost in the following increments
+4 Points
+2 Points
+1 Points


Am I right in thinking that 1st place in C lobby will score higher than last place in B lobby should the 'Lobby Podium Boost' Incentive be included?

If the series takes on such a rule then yes.

It is an incentive that no mater which lobby you're in, a race win is still worth something special. 

All series are not obligated to take on such a bonus. It's more of an "opt in" case, but I feel even a victory in lobby F should feel special

sbiggs wrote:but I feel even a victory in lobby F should feel special

I agree - especially when you've missed upper lobby by 0.01s!

The only issue I could see with the podium boost is sandbagging, or more likely accusations of sandbagging.

I would rather see 3, 2, 1.

Lobby 2 should never beat lobby 1, 3 -2, 4-3, etc. That's not a good thing to reward someone more for qualifying bad and racing lesser opponents.


Question:
Are there any discussions taking place about the elimination of both car and driver changes? It creates confusion and forum troubles when switching and substituting happens.

Substitution shouldn't be a problem in spec cups, so they shouldn't be removed there. For non-spec championships, I think the rules might need to be tightened to keep another TCC S8 final round fiasco from happening again.

TG Wormburner wrote:Lobby 2 should never beat lobby 1, 3 -2, 4-3, etc. That's not a good thing to reward someone more for qualifying bad and racing lesser opponents.


Question:
Are there any discussions taking place about the elimination of both car and driver changes? It creates confusion and forum troubles when switching and substituting happens.

Yep most series will not allow car changes, driver substitute or class changes we will pick this up.

The points bonus will not be used in all series, and maybe changed.

6.7 All Championships and Series (unless specified with details within the rulebook) do not allow car changes throughout the length of the season.
6.8 All Championships and Series (unless specified with details within the rulebook) do not allow class changes throughout the length of the season.
6.9 All Championships and Series (unless specified with details within the rulebook) do not allow driver changes or substitute drivers throughout the length of the season.

“Lobby Podium Boost”

Certain events may include the “Lobby Podium Boost incentive. This will be stated in the series Rulebook.
8.2 Those who finish on the podium in lower lobbies (B,C,D etc) will be given an extra points boost in the following increments
+4 Points
+2 Points
+1 Points

If a championship is to have no subs anymore,
Would Tora consider using a dropped round system in team championships to counter the issue left by no subbing.

Regards

Newt

Good point LastNewtStandin. Details of how the dropped rounds work should be in the Sporting Regulations so that in series rulebooks it only needs to state that dropped rounds are to be used. Will add tonight

Excellent work so far chaps - it's good to see lessons have been learnt from recent events.

It would appear that 2014 promises to eclipse 2013, which in itself will be an excellent achievement  

CQR Jono wrote:Excellent work so far chaps - it's good to see lessons have been learnt from recent events.

It would appear that 2014 promises to eclipse 2013, which in itself will be an excellent achievement  

Agree Jono, I can't beleive how much this site has expanded and grown this year, I only joined in December but looking back through the archives it seems to have had an explosion. 2014 is going to be crazy, I just wish I had more time to compete in all the championships instead of bargaining time from family duty

LastNewtStandin wrote:I just wish I had more time to compete in all the championships instead of bargaining time from family duty

Tell me about it Newt - remind me again why I decided to get married and have kids   

sbiggs wrote:Good point LastNewtStandin. Details of how the dropped rounds work should be in the Sporting Regulations so that in series rulebooks it only needs to state that dropped rounds are to be used. Will add tonight

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CQR Jono wrote:remind me again why I decided to get married and have kids   

That's what happens when e listen to "the little fella" and it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Besides it could be worse, one of my in laws ha been single for thirty years, that's just weird.

SelectiveRogue wrote:6.7 All Championships and Series (unless specified with details within the rulebook) do not allow car changes throughout the length of the season.
6.8 All Championships and Series (unless specified with details within the rulebook) do not allow class changes throughout the length of the season.
6.9 All Championships and Series (unless specified with details within the rulebook) do not allow driver changes or substitute drivers throughout the length of the season.

“Lobby Podium Boost”

Certain events may include the “Lobby Podium Boost incentive. This will be stated in the series Rulebook.
8.2 Those who finish on the podium in lower lobbies (B,C,D etc) will be given an extra points boost in the following increments
+4 Points
+2 Points
+1 Points

Always read the thread before posting Tubbster   

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CQR Jono wrote:Besides it could be worse, one of my in laws ha been single for thirty years, that's just weird.

I admit that is a little weird but at times it's bloody appealing  

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