AC DRIVE TO SURVIVE! Formula L Championship (F1 simulation)

[HF2000]

Welcome to the RD Racing Club.

A new championship unique in history!

Summary:

• Follows the Formula 1 championship calendar (22 races)
• Kart tracks with the same Grand Prix circuit layout
• Easy to learn car (very few setup options) but challenging to go fast
• On Thursdays before the real GP
• Total time (P,Q,R): only one hour!
• Proven to be a lot of fun in testevents
• At least 12 participants required, otherwise it will be canceled.
• Closed championship, post here to sign up.

This is indeed something new for RaceDepartment: a championship that lasts an entire racing season. The tracks have a great resemblance to the real circuits. You will find that the hard part in real life is heavy on these tracks too. That's why it's a fun way to find out what the F1 drivers experience.

The car, although equipped with 6 gears, is slow, but because the track is short, the lap times are close to those of the Formula 1 cars. It is quite intense which is why the race is limited to 30 minutes.

While fun is the primary goal, we'll use some settings to make it a little more challenging.

• Pit stop is mandatory as in F1.
• Realistic track conditions will be used, based on the average temperatures for the track on that date.
• Grip doesn't start at 100%, but will improve there.

It is not mandatory to participate in every event. If you miss one, you just don't get points like a DNF in real life. Almost every participant will skip a couple of events due to vacation or other reasons.

So if you want to feel a little bit of what Lewis and Max are experiencing and have fun at the same time, you can join the championship by posting here.

This is a closed championship! Please post here if you want to sign up!

Championship details:

• Car: Ligier JS8 S1
• The events are on Thursday in the week of a F1 Grand Prix. See S.GP for the dates.
• 12 min practice, 12 min qualify, 30min race
• Improving track conditions (96% - 100%)
• Mandatory pitstop (at least 1liter of fuel)
• Practice server will be available during the week of the event.
• Further details such as scoring rules and track conditions can be found on the Championship S.GP page https://beta.simracing.gp/championships/JLWHQBzvFUcLt5cvw0t1l
• For each event, a thread will be posted as usual as a reminder and for the latest information.

All premium members can sign up for this event and slots are limited so make sure to tag a friend! This event will take place on the newly developed platform Simracing.GP and it's extremely easy to join!
Not a premium member yet but interested to race with our group of friendly drivers? Click here and here to learn how you can participate as well.

Useful Links:

• RaceDepartment Discord: click here
• Recommended apps: Helicorsa + Top/Centre Flags or AC_Flags + (CrewChief)
• Server/entry Password: 'dunlop'
• Tracks, Cars, Apps Installation Guide: click here (Handy guide to install non AC content)
• Racing Club Rules: click here
• Incident Reporting: click here

 

[Shed 17]

I’ll start the ball rolling Han and sign up
Just hope we can get the 12 required.
Come on guys, no real set up options, an hour all in, and loads of wobbly fun!

 

[HF2000]

I’ll start the ball rolling Han and sign up
Just hope we can get the 12 required.
Come on guys, no real set up options, an hour all in, and loads of wobbly fun!

You're in, Paul!

 

[Alfred Wayne]

Grab your bread, FWD Formula Rally is a go

As of now my schedule is open for this time (hopefully it stays that way), so I'm in

 

[HF2000]

Grab your bread, FWD Formula Rally is a go

As of now my schedule is open for this time (hopefully it stays that way), so I'm in

You're in, Robert!

 

[abecede]

Thursday is one of the few free evenings (with more than 95% probability) for me. Count me in, please! And the speed of the vehicle is in my comfort zone.

 

[HF2000]

You're in, Markus!

 

[stigs2cousin]

Grab your bread, FWD Formula Rally is a go

He has said the bad word, beat him with two week old baguettes

MFG Carsten

 

[HF2000]

He has said the bad word, beat him with two week old baguettes


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MFG Carsten

But it's RWD, isn't it? The rear tyres are burning fast!

EDIT: Do you want me to add you to the championship, Carsten?

 

[Alfred Wayne]

But it's RWD, isn't it? The rear tyres are burning fast!

Oh is it? So much sliding, hard to tell where it's coming from

 

[stigs2cousin]

EDIT: Do you want me to add you to the championship, Carsten?

Still undecided.

I don´t really like the car.
Guess I´ll have to try some of the tracks.

When is the deadline?

MFG Carsten

 

[HF2000]

When is the deadline?

March 17th. I think about dinnertime unless the championship is full (22 spots).

 

[H_Belane]

Great idea!
But I don't like the car. If it was the Estonia, I would be in.

 

[HF2000]

Great idea!
But I don't like the car. If it was the Estonia, I would be in.

O come on, Hank. These cars have great slipstreaming!!!

 

[H_Belane]

O come on, Hank. These cars have great slipstreaming!!!

Like I said, great Idea.
But in a car I am not convinced of, blocking 22 thursdays this year, I am sorry, no

 

[The Almighty Snark]

looks fun but I won't be able to make most of these unfortunately!

 

[Dzul]

Sounds like a lot of fun, unfortunately I can't commit the thursdays... but wish y'all a jolly tourney!

 

[Evoluzione]

Okay, sign me up! Sounds like fun indeed

At what time does the practice start?

 

[HF2000]

Okay, sign me up! Sounds like fun indeed

At what time does the practice start?

Hi Geert Jan,

I'll sign you up but I doubt if this championship is going to be. Only 5 participants up till now. For such a long championship I want at least 12 drivers.
The event (P,Q,R) starts at 20.00. You can see that in the S.GP event. But there's a practice server available throughout the week.

EDIT: You're in!

 

[Evoluzione]

All right, no problem. I'll await final judgement