2 hour endurance championship

[idlewillo]

2 hour endurance challenge.

Following on from the enjoyable test events around Le Mans I have decided to run my own endurance championship which will run as follows.

Tracks and dates.

Tuesday 26-01-10 Le Mans (New circuit) R2 class cars
Tuesday 23-02-10 Road America R2 class cars
Tuesday 27-04-10 Sebring * R2 class cars
Tuesday 25-05-10 Silverstone Grand Prix R2 class cars
Tuesday 29-06-10 Mugello R2 class cars
Tuesday 27-07-10 Le Mans (old circuit) Classic race car

• Could be changed depending on DLC content

Cars.

The following cars are eligible

3 Racing Corvette C5.R
4 Racing Corvette C6.R (both versions)
5 Astra
6 Superflo Supra
007 DBR9
008 DBR9
009 DBR9
11 Ferrari 550
12 Calsonic Skyline
25 Eclispe Advan Supra
35 Yellowhat YMS supra
50 Racing Corvette C5.R
72 Ferrari 550
88 Ferrari 550

(Basically front engine rear wheel drive but not DTM cars)

In the first 5 races cars must be stock and only 1 person can use any one car so we can’t have 7 Corvettes all in the same paint. You will need 2 cars to complete the championship.

Race 6 will use tuned (max tune PI S635) and painted classic cars of your own choice from the following list. Although you will need to upgrade I am banning any engine or aspiration swaps. No AERO and rear wheel drive are compulsory, other wise anything goes. The following cars are eligible and multiple entrees are ok.


57 250 Testa Rossa
61 E Type
64 250 GTO
65 Cobra Daytona Coupe
65 Cobra 427/SC
66 GT40
67 Miura P400
69 Charger Daytona Hemi

I may allow later cars from the 70’s, maybe - if there is a car you want to use beg and I may allow it no promises tho.

Rules.

The grid will be formed in a reverse true skill grid with a 3 second delay start. Traction control and stability will be forced off.

The winner of each race will be the one who completes the furthest distance within the 2 hour time limit. Damage will be set to limited and tires and fuel will be on however full damage will be on for the classic race together with no racing line....

Points will not be awarded however your race distance in miles will be added together for all races and the champion will be the person who has covered the most miles over the six 2 hour races.

If you are unable to race in all events you will be able to nominate 1 reserve driver to drive for you, however using your reserve driver will give you a 3 mile penalty.
Race lobby will open at 8:15pm and the race will start @ 8:30pm and as usual gentlemanly rules regarding offs and harsh moves. Final race sign up will be 24hours before the 1st race and so on for the 2nd and on, anyone who signs up to race and does not show will be deducted 20 miles from there overall score.
Sorry to be harsh but I really want people who can commit to the full season, obviously people who have arranged for a stand in will not be penalised. Please think long and hard before committing to race as I expect all racers to contribute to making this an enjoyable and fair event.

Prizes.

1st 12 month XBOX live subscription + 2100 XBOX points
Yup you read that right big championship big prize
2nd 4200 XBOX points
3rd 2100 XBOX points

Also smaller prizes for everyone that completes the full championship - and prizes for anyone who fills in for a main driver.

Edited by idlewillo on Monday 19th April 15:02

[idlewillo]

The Final Standings -

-	gamertag	round 1	round 2	round 3	round 4	round 5	round 6	total	ave speed
1st	Idle	264.09	242.89	223.30	219.60	222.26	252.47	1424.61	118.72mph
2nd	GT Kodiak	257.20	241.09	219.07	215.60	220.81	261.26	1415.03	117.92mph
3rd	Cerbraus	252.06	240.40	222.71	219.59	217.33	260.45	1412.54	117.71mph
4th	Curry Burns	264.37	236.81	209.30	219.60	217.33	255.10	1409.50	117.45mph
5th	Alexhoc	257.25	242.27	209.30	215.42	217.33	256.17	1397.74	116.48mph
6th	Muzwez	252.06	230.17	223.23	215.42	219.55	251.04	1391.47	115.96mph
7th	Tim2100	259.36	224.49	219.09	215.87	219.56	236.89	1375.26	114.61mph
8th	Flyingbanna	252.06	232.57	209.3	215.42	221.21	236.89	1367.45	113.95mph

1st place equivalent to driving from John o Groats to Milan (nearly).

Edited by idlewillo on Wednesday 30th June 10:31

Edited by idlewillo on Wednesday 28th July 12:12

[Curry Burns]

Count me in matey.

009 Aston Martin for me and I'll decide on the classic car later.

Excellent prizes btw.

[idlewillo]

I will be running the 008 Aston and the 69 Daytona Charger

Once we get some interest i will start a table.

Edited by idlewillo on Monday 4th January 12:02

[sheps]

Ah bks.
Due to work, i can't guarantee i can't make the later rounds!!!

[Alex@POD]

I'd like to put my name down for that. I love endurance racing, and I can't see any problems being online for the races.

I'm going to use the 007 DB9 and the Miura (or the GT40? Can't decide yet! )

Edited by Alex@POD on Monday 4th January 20:34

[jonesey]

Count me in.

I'll choose nearer the time if that's ok.

Gamertag is: Rolling moss

[Muz_Wez]

Tuesday nights, one race a month, in R3 cars, endurance races.......suits you sir......

Even I can commit to that as that class & kind of racing is exactly what I need to get off my arse and find the time to get back on XBL.

Please Chris find me a space!!!

As for cars, well I've spent such little time on FM3 that I've not even tested any R3 cars or any of those on the classic list so I'll let you know which ones I'll be racing.

Great idea and prizes Chris

Mental note.......Re-arrange office this evening, plug computer & Xbox back in, get on line and have a giggle with the PH'ers.

[Mr Red Barron]

Wow, thats a great prize Chris........Please put my name down for it. I'll have a test of a few cars at lunch and tell you which i'll be using.

[Mr Red Barron]

Wow, thats a great prize Chris........Please put my name down for it. I'll have a test of a few cars at lunch and tell you which i'll be using.

[PhillT]

I would be well up for this if it didn't start at half midnight, local time. Gah.

[tim2100]

Great idea & Fantastic prizes there!

Sign me up for this one!

[Curry Burns]

I'm going to go with the GT40 for my classic car.

Really looking forward to this!!!

[idlewillo]

Starting to get some interest. Muz r2 cars not r3.
don't worry to much about the classic cars you don't have to commit until 1 week before the final race which could give you chance to save up.

[ih8thisname]

Count me in Chris!

Probably in a 550 followed by the Shelby!

[Kitch88]

Sounds brilliant Chris but i've started shift work so I don't wanna enter if i'm not certain i'll be there for every race.

Good luck with it! Amazing prizes!

[Asterix]

Bit of a late start for me but I'm definately interested.

I'll have a play with the cars and let you know which I choose for the first 5.

Edited by Asterix on Tuesday 5th January 14:20

[idlewillo]

I was thinking of running an unofficial test session tonight if anyone fancies it. Going to do 10 or 12 laps at each circuit to see how it feels. Only the R2 cars tho not the classics. Should be around at about 8:30pm.

[Asterix]

Sure - I should be around then. Will allow me test out a few of the cars.

GT - AsterixTG

Edited by Asterix on Tuesday 5th January 15:22

[Alex@POD]

if I can earn enough credits when i get home (only 350000 to go for the aston ), i'll join you...

GT: Alexhoc