USGT Championship - General Discussion

Having read the rolling start rules my understanding is overtaking can occur from when the "green green green" command is given, regardless of proximity to the start line itself.

Yep my understanding and I hope is that overtaking can happen once green green is called or 3 2 1 go etc as race has began

^ Yep, rule is in place so people don't jump too early, will be explained in the lobby before the race.

But don't you think 80mph is too high to have proper side by side rolling start grid on tracks like Suzuka, Road Atlanta, Laguna Seca, Infineon and Motegi? Since all those tracks have a very slow last corner.

Watch from 03:30, they take it easy and are slow through the last corners and even split off to drive over their grid slots. Possibly the best rolling start procedure I've seen.

Koenigsegg R wrote:But don't you think 80mph is too high to have proper side by side rolling start grid on tracks like Suzuka, Road Atlanta, Laguna Seca, Infineon and Motegi? Since all those tracks have a very slow last corner.

Its 80mph till we start slow down to 60mph for the rolling start, and forming up side by side at a safe point at the end of the lap before the pit entry. once the last car in in formation the lead driver can do the countdown anytime between the pit entry and start line.

Koenigsegg R wrote:But don't you think 80mph is too high to have proper side by side rolling start grid on tracks like Suzuka, Road Atlanta, Laguna Seca, Infineon and Motegi? Since all those tracks have a very slow last corner.

Agree Should be dropped to 60 - 40 while around last corners on slower circuits, Race Director should advise of this depending on circuit

Richy,

That start was pretty good. I'm thinking we should treat our rolling starts as the same.

80MPH is the advised maximum for the entire Parade lap, as we wouldn't want people racing away then slamming the brakes on.

A Cruising Speed for the Race-Start will be given on the evening, hope this clears it up.

Dont know why theres such a fuss over it to be honest we have done rolling start alot over the years, the new guys that were racing last night understood it fine from the off.

Rolling start is simple, roll with the flow of traffic clearly on the left or right side whichever your position determines, on go you need to floor it!

From the USGT Rulebook:

All cars will be formed up correctly before the final turn, upon exit the host will Call "Last driver: Ready?" Upon reply, the host will repeat for the Pole driver "Pole Driver: Ready?", once confirmed, the host will count down "3-2-1- GO!" in which case all cars may begin, at NO points must a driver exceed the 80MPH limit before this, failure to do so may be counted as a "Jump-Start" and Stewards action taken against them.

Rules allow a starting speed of 80mph maximum. Not a maximum of 60mph. Eventhough the host says 60mph is maximum, if a driver is doing 80mph, he can't be penalised because the USGT Rulebook allows it.

^^^ Good spot think some 1 needs to update rule book please with

*Lobby host will advise of maximum speed on grid lap!

< Had a Dictionary for Xmas, used it for Kindling....

Cheers for the Spot Koneg, all the writing I missed it haha, will update it.

At least we don't see rolling starts like this...

http://bangshift.com/bangshiftapex/incredible-wreckage-watch-disastrous-start-gt-class-road-race-germany/

^^ Wait till Infinion.   

Any teams looking for a driver? Will drive any car.

Maynard S4 wrote:Any teams looking for a driver? Will drive any car.

Stay with me in the Porsche   

Can you tune dude? Because I'll need help with that.

Maynard S4 wrote:Can you tune dude? Because I'll need help with that.

I got peoples for that   

Haha fair enough dude. I'll jump back in the team then.

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Hi there. I'm new to TORA and was hoping to enter the USGT Series. I haven't had my race number confirmed yet but can I still submit an entry to the series or do I have to wait to my number is confirmed? Also I will be unable to compete in all the races due to other commitments. Will this be a problem?

Connor

connor7195 wrote:Hi there. I'm new to TORA and was hoping to enter the USGT Series. I haven't had my race number confirmed yet but can I still submit an entry to the series or do I have to wait to my number is confirmed? Also I will be unable to compete in all the races due to other commitments. Will this be a problem?

Connor

You can still submit an entry even if your number isn't confirmed. You are allowed to edit your entry at any point. Not being able to compete in all of the races is no issue either.

D4RR3N 3579 wrote:

connor7195 wrote:Hi there. I'm new to TORA and was hoping to enter the USGT Series. I haven't had my race number confirmed yet but can I still submit an entry to the series or do I have to wait to my number is confirmed? Also I will be unable to compete in all the races due to other commitments. Will this be a problem?

Connor

You can still submit an entry even if your number isn't confirmed. You are allowed to edit your entry at any point. Not being able to compete in all of the races is no issue either.

Thanks for the reply, i'll submit my entry