The Novices Trophy is intended to provide a competitive championship using the 65 mod.  This mod is particularly suited to drivers who are new to GPL but it is also a good choice for drivers who need to learn the intricacies of racing on-line.   The final championship positions will be determined after each driver has discarded their worst two results.

The moderator will assign drivers to a chassis at the start of the season based on their ability.  The fastest drivers will be allocated the slower cars.  Drivers will have to remain in that chassis for the rest of the season, they will only be allowed to swap chassis in exceptional circumstances and only with the approval of the moderator.  Reserve drivers will also be assigned a chassis.  If a reserve driver is allocated a grid slot they will use their allocated chassis, not the one used by the driver who dropped out.

Moderator: Phil Thornton

Overview:

Race Length: Long
The intermediate damage model will be used.  Unlimited Shift-R is allowed in the race.  No Shift-Rs are allowed in practice unless authorized by the moderator.  No-fault Shift-Rs will not attract a Stop & Go penalty.  All other Shift-Rs must be followed by a Stop & Go or a penalty will be applied to the results after the race (see the Sporting Rules for details).  A Shift-R for tyres/fuel is not allowed.

The 2.02 Release of the 65mod can be used.