Season 37 F1 Full Grand Prix – Round 1 – Kyalami For the opening race of Season 37 we go back to where GPL all began.
Kyalami in South Africa hosted the opening round of the 1967 Grand Prix season – won by Pedro Rodriguez in a Cooper Maserati.
This season we are experimenting with some Grand Prix length races which we estimate should take 90 mins to complete.
This change to our normal format has required some changes to our rules and etiquette, so please read everything carefully to ensure that you understand.
Server = UKGPL_8
IP = see iGOR
Race date = Sunday 05-07-2020
Time = 20:30 UK time (21:00 GMT)
RACE WILL START AT APPROX 21:00 UK LOCAL TIMETrack = Kyalami – Papyrus original.
Race length = 63 Laps (90 minutes)
Variant = 1967
60fps patch used = 60fpsV2newmod
Damage Model = Intermediate
Qualifying time = 30-45 minutes
Password:
see aboveReplay = https://www.sendspace.com/file/ttwofpPapyrus Kyalami circuit is being used
You do need to ensure that you have the pit wall in place.
The standard Papyrus track has a pit wall but there are patches available that remove it.
The absence of a pit wall will not stop you from joining the race
but anybody seen by the moderators miraculously driving through the pit wall on the server replay will risk disqualification.
Normally this makes little difference to the racing, but with the possibility of pitstops in this race the barrier could be very importantDrivers must
complete 50% of each race to score.
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AND BE SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND.QUALIFYINGDuring qualifying drivers are expected to drive back to the pits after each qualifying run. It is not permissible to return to the pits using the "Esc" key. If a driver crashes his car in qualifying and cannot return to the pits safely under his own power, he must not participate in the remaining qualifying period. The driver will allocated the grid slot achieved at that point.
REFUELLINGOn some tracks it may not be possible to complete the full race distance on one tank of fuel. To avoid having to drive conservatively in order to save fuel, it is recommended that drivers make use of the Pit Stop patch which allows refuelling. Details are on the UKGPL web site on the Game page under the rules section.
We are using Lee Bowden's pit stop patch V 1.0 available here
http://srmz.net/index.php?s=2f2b26bfa1b153fa8e44e9fc470d61a9&app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=28268This patch allows cars to refuel in the pits to the same level as when they started the race and does NOT allow for tyres to be changed.
You do not have to make a pitstop and may choose to run the whole race by filling your tanks from the start.
For Season 37 we are promoting the use of TEAMSPEAK for those who wish to use it. Details can be found here
This allows drivers to speak to each other if they wish, IT IS NOT COMPULSORY.
Important!!!RED FLAG RESTARTSWe hope that drivers will be cautious on Lap 1 and avoid any moves that might cause a crash.
However, because this is racing there might be an occasion where several cars are eliminated, or badly damaged, by an incident on lap 1 and we could be left with 4 cars that have a lonely 90 minute race ahead of them.
If the moderator decides that any such incident on Lap 1, has removed too many cars from the race, he is able to order a RESTART, and he will announce this on Teamspeak and then through GPL CHAT.
The server will be shut down and restarted. There will then be a SINGLE lap qualifying session to determine the grid placings. Drivers will be allowed a single outlap followed by ONE flying lap to set a grid time. After completing your flying lap please pull off the track and ESC to pits to keep the track clear.
A Restart will only be called ONCE for each race and will only apply to Lap 1 incidents. If there is a multi car incident on Lap 2 then tough luck!! These are long races and a certain amount of caution should be used.
Please restrict chat to pit messages including at the end of the race until ALL drivers still racing have crossed the line.
Registered drivers are : Car allocated
AndyL (FT) Ferrari
Cookie (FT) Lotus
Eric Bilodeau (FT) Brabham
EvilClive (FT) Cooper
fpolicardi (FT) Honda
JonnyO (FT) Cooper
MagicArsouille (FT) BRM
Rainier (FT) Ferrari
Raoni Frizzo (FT) Honda
RBald (FT) Eagle
uli (FT) Honda
bagrupp (R1) Brabham
Late additions
Enrique Farina Brabham
Renato Jungle Ferrari
Fgubbels Brabham ( I have no info on Frank's pace or rank so this car might be adjusted )
Daniel San Honda ( well it just has to be the Honda doesn't it? But again this might be adjusted when we see how fast Daniel is )
Alain Maurice Honda
The intention is to promote close racing for the duration of the race and is based upon driver's previous performances within UKGPL.
The car allocation will be reviewed mid season and may be changed at the moderator's discretion.