rFactor 2 Round 1 Autodromo di Imola - Sun Sep 22, 2024

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  1. Mark Ekins

    Mark Ekins Pro Driver

    So us 'reds' cant join the server for practise beforehand? Its a hard number limit on the server at all times? I.e its set for higher but only those green get to stay.
     
  2. Simon Kingsbury

    Simon Kingsbury Pro Driver

    Quick question, can't find the answer anywhere. Do you have to use 2 types of tyre during the race or even change tyres?
     
  3. Johnny Gutierrez

    Johnny Gutierrez Pro Driver

    No to both. You don't even have to pit but good luck with that. :)
     
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  4. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

    Correct, the maximum number is 32. Beyond that drivers are in the waiting room to join.
    There are no restrictions on the type of tyres to use.
     
  5. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

    You have to type "SRO" first, then you will see it. Bookmark it too, because it's the server for this series.
     
  6. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

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    Drivers briefing


    1. All 6 events of this series will be broadcasted
    Broadcaster: Rob Milliken
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    2. Autodromo Imola Conditions
    1) The race will start at 02:00 PM (in-game time of course).
    2) Time acceleration = Normal. Fuel = normal / Tires = normal
    3) Cut Track points are set to 6
    4) 100% damage
    5) Race weather = Variable - see post #11
    6) Qualification is set to "private". That means that you will be alone on track so you can put in your best time without traffic (point 3 qual rule still applies).
    7) YOU HAVE TO USE THE SAME CAR THROUGHOUT THE SERIES THAT YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR FIRST EVENT, BUT YOU CAN CHANGE CAR CLASS.

    HOW WE START THE RACE


    1. The pole sitter leads the Formation Lap at approximately 120 km/h.
    2. The Formation Lap is done in single file.
    3. When the Pole Sitter EXITS the last corner the race starts.
    4. You can not overtake anyone BEFORE you exit the last corner yourself.


    3. The use of the Esc. key in Qualification
    Use of the Esc key during Qualifying is the equivalent of stopping your car and getting out. This may be done only in your pit stall. There are very few exceptions to this rule. Here are the only two we will currently consider. These exceptions are subject to change at any time:
    - You run out of fuel in the pit lane before reaching your pit stall.
    If you use the Esc key in any location other than your pit stall, your Qualifying session is over and you may not return to the track.

    4. You can find the password for the race server on the Imola event page.

    5. Unregistering in time if you can't make it.

    ALL DRIVERS MUST BE ON THE SERVER 5 MINUTES BEFORE QUALIFICATION STARTS AT 19:00 GMT OR THEY WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SIGNUP LIST AS A NO-SHOW IN FAVOR OF RED LIGHTS.

    6. Please use the
    SAME NAME in the rFactor 2 game as on our SRO signup list or it won't match in our automated result processing.

    You can change your name in the rFactor 2 "Profile" menu.

    7. If you plan to PROTEST another driver, you have to wait 24 hours counting from the end of the race.

    Any protest filed before that time will be viewed as not received. You can find the rules about submitting a protest here.

    8. See post #21 for information about driver interviews!

    9. You can find the server by typing SRO or the track name. Add the server to your favorites so you can always find it.
    If you can't find the server in the rFactor 2 server list, you can access this way:
    1. click on this link: https://simracepackages.lima-city.de/rF2server/
    2. scroll down to "SRO" (it's alphabetical)
    3. choose the correct server and Join with the password (see point 4 above)
    4. the server will start automatically and will take you to the event

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    Last but not least ...
    SIMRACINGONLINE wishes you a great race!
    And always remember that your fellow SRO members have also put in a lot of time practising for this race,
    so please be careful and respectful with your buddies. :)


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    If you have questions, please ask them below.
     
    Last edited: Sep 21, 2024
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  7. Taner Selvi

    Taner Selvi Pro Driver

    A question. Can I join the server before the race though I am not in order just a step away, If spot available in real to complete 14 LMP cars in grid?
     
  8. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

    Sorry Taner, I can't give you the server password when you are a red light. The race password has already been set.
    You have to wait until you are green. :)
     
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  9. Oli Bateson

    Oli Bateson Pro Driver Donator

    Apologies I’ve had to deregulate as I can’t make this due to family event. So there’s one free fir the gt3’s
     
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  10. Björn Johansson

    Björn Johansson Pro Driver Donator

    Hi Mates
    I eco Oli we also got unexpected guest for dinner just now. Our grandkids and parents.
    Sorry about that :(
     
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  11. Larry Thomas

    Larry Thomas Pro Driver

    Me also, need to sign out GT3:(
     
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  12. Nick Westy

    Nick Westy Pro Driver Donator

    if there are less than 18 GT cars we can have more than 14 protypes and still have enough pit lane space I assume (currently at 17 GT cars not including no shows), toni and tanner are currently red would be a shame if they could not race when we are not maxed out on GT cars.
     
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  13. John vd Geest

    John vd Geest Administrator Staff Member Donator

    If you change class for this event, you also have to unregister and re-register for the other class.
     
  14. Andrew Harper

    Andrew Harper Pro Driver

    I don’t think I’m going to make it. Game was fine yesterday when I joined the server but now I’m getting the dreaded ‘missing content’ message.

    I have the track and all the cars so not sure what’s happened… :(
     
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  15. Toni Talvitie

    Toni Talvitie Pro Driver Donator

    well, i had internet from my phone which is fine tbh, get 1000M from it so if wifi its 300M and lots of extra BUT forgot to put it into charger as getting into race was just not sure and had lots going on and it run out of battery. Dammit! :D
    Anyhow, did well and took it very easy. Minding track limits and very easy on traffic but messed it up like that :D
     
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  16. Carl Middleton

    Carl Middleton Pro Driver

    First race back in a couple of years but seems like the driving standards was shocking.
     
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  17. Kahel Grahf

    Kahel Grahf Pro Driver

    The couple of first two 'passages' from the Hyper cars was pretty rough... indeed. But it kind of became better after that (from my POV, at least...) so I appreciate that...

    On the plus note... I kind of made the 'no wet tire change' work... in GT3's... a bit surprising, since it took me a lot of time to adapt to the changing conditions and I also lost a lot of time during the transition back to dry. (so maybe there was something about this strat today... who knows... :D)

    Pretty hard to keep the car on track tough... so kind of rewarding to make it work.

    Gratz everybody... see you next.
     
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  18. Matteo Dentella

    Matteo Dentella Pro Driver

    Congrats Roman, your pace was too fast for me. Bravo Johnny, with wet tyres your pace was faster than mine, I think you would have overtaken me even without my mistake, I didn't expect rain this evening. Well done Kahel, your strategy paid off, only you know how you managed medium tyres on the water.
    See you at SPA, good night
     
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  19. Johnny Gutierrez

    Johnny Gutierrez Pro Driver

    Grats Roman and Matej. Good racing to all. A specific person was bombing like in practice so in race that was expected. Other than that, good racing.

    Matteo, your to fast!! lol. Good racing though

    Kahel. Dang it man. You made the right choice.
     
    Last edited: Sep 22, 2024
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  20. Johnny Gutierrez

    Johnny Gutierrez Pro Driver

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