Hi all,

i am suggesting a new kind of event that i believe could be very interesting, as it could give pack fun and equalized chances for all.
The idea is a race with a target qualification laptime and few cars with different potential. Let me explain with an example:

- Race for X laps at A1 Ring
- Target time is set to 1:52
- Cars are Shelby GT350 (record=1:50.8), Jaguar E-Type (record=1:49.2), and Porsche 904/4 (record=1:47.1)
- Start qualif for 2 laps with GT 350. Fast players can do better than 1:52 with this car, and will race with it
- Other pilots that cannot reach 1:52 with GT350 then try 2 laps with the E-type, and if they do better than 1:52, they race with the E-Type
- Pilots that cannot reach 1:52 with E-Type will have the right to pilot the 904/4

So on the grid we have fast drivers with GT350, medium drivers with E-Type and slower drivers (no offense!!!) with the 904/4, all roughly having a laptime around 1:52.
Of course this works only if players really try to get good qualif laptimes, honesty is important here

This mechanically equalizes the chances of all drivers and makes the race much more close for all, as well as more fun.
Fast drivers would get even more "respect" from other ones if they can win with the "small car"

I hope this idea will interest many of you and gain traction.
It is not so difficult to put in place, as there is no specific server settings. It is just a matter of deciding to use this system on a given server at a given date/time, the only constraint is that qualif should be at least 20 minutes.

So, am i crazy or is it a good idea ??

Hi pasender,
for this idea you need all participants to read and understand the rules. Hard to believe that all will do do so but if you want to try this event you can do. All you need is the track, the cars, the length of training, qualy and race and you need a proper article. A poster would be nice too.

Cheers

B8'

Hi Pasender,

I like the idea also, but as already pointed out by you and B8man, honesty from all involved is the only real drawback.

Perhaps it would be fun to try as there won't be any prizes given out to the winners. I'm quite sure that there will be a lot of scrutinizing of the results after a race by drivers who think there has been some sandbagging going on providing us with a lot of interesting forum chat.

Cheers,

Gee

Hi,

I make a proposal of another type of handicap races to try.
Perhaps easier to implement and no chance for tactical maneuvers.

A two part race, part 1 this week, part 2 next.

One track this week and another one next week. Both given for information in advance.

Two cars to choose from same car class.
You choose the car and use it for both parts.

Additional weights are given for the second race.

If you position in first third you get 80 (GTC-76), 60 (GTC-65) or 40 (TC-65) kg extra weight for second race.

If you position in middle third you get 40 (GTC-76), 30 (GTC-65) or 20 (TC-65) kg extra weight for second race.

If you position in last third you get no extra weight for second race.

The results of two parts are counted together to form the final results.

These two part races can be held for each car class individually but there is also chance to count results of different two part races (First TC-65, then GTC-65 and finally GTC-76) together to crown the allround champion(s).

Cheers,

Timo

Beside an event, you can start your own "handicap race" every evening on server 1-6 by choosing a slightly slower car than the other racers...
e.g. ETCC-cars against the 320 and 911 on #1 or Mini/NSU against the Alfas on #2...

so long
Georg