Alright everyone, it’s time to announce the new season!
This time we’re doing GT Race cars in 2018. Compared to last season, these cars are obviously going to be considerably faster but also we’re only racing on tarmac this time around. Due to the limited amount of suitable tracks there will only be 6 races this season, more on that later.
RULES:
- Year (for everything): 2018
- Minimum wheelbase: 2.50m
- Body type: anything that allows for at least 2 seats, last 20 years
- Body and chassis materials: any
- chassis type: monocoque only
- Techpool: 0 on everything
1. Engine:
- Type: anything from I3-V12 allowed, no V16. Turbos allowed
- Displacement: up to 3000cc for turbo engines, up to 6000cc for NA
- Fuel: Race (100RON), Octane Margin: 0
- Must have a 3-way (or high-flow 3-way) cat
- maximum loudness: 70.0
- max. power output: depends on car weight, see power/weight rules
- minimum engine reliability: 68
2. Trim:
- Drivetrain: FWD or RWD only, no AWD/4x4
- Gearbox: Automated manual with 6 or 7 speeds
- Differential: any
- Tyres/wheels: explained below
- Brakes: no carbon ceramic
- Cooling Airflow: 50+
- No active aero
- Car must have 2 full seats
- Safety: Advanced 10s, quality must be 0 or higher
- No air or hydropneumatic springs
- Approximate cost: up to 125.000$ (with +10 quality in tyres/wheels, see below)
- Every car must weigh between 1200-1300kg, minimum weights depend on engine power (see below)
Using the Advanced Trim Settings (to change engine position, wheel size or other) is not allowed. If we find that a car is using them anyway, we will reset them to default values.
Making an interior is not required.
3. Tyres/wheels:
For this season, we have partnered up with a tyre and wheel manufacturer that can provide 4 different sets of tyres. All of them are Semi-Slicks with Magnesium rims with a total wheel diameter of 700mm and they are of great quality (+10). Their dimensions are as follows:
- Set A: 275/40R19
- Set B: 295/40R19
- Set C: 305/40R19
- Set D: 325/30R20
Every car must use 2 different sets, you can’t use 2 of the same tyre/wheel sets on your car. Only FWD cars are allowed to use Set C and Set D on the same car (and use the wider tyres on the front if so desired). Every other car is allowed to use either Set C or Set D but not both on the same car.
4. Power/weight regulations:
- Every car must weight between 1200.0kg and 1300.0kg
- Car power/weight must be at least 2.4kg/hp (i.e. must not exceed 416.666hp/ton)
Examples:
- If your car weighs 1200.0kg, it can make up to 500.0hp
- If your car makes 520hp, it must weigh at least 1248kg
- If your car weighs 1300kg, it can make up to 541.6hp
5. Aero:
Any aerodynamic fixture must be placed on the car (on the body, not inside the car aka inside the cabin or on the chassis etc.), and must be visible (no fixture stacking, no transparent “paint”/material choice).
The car must not have so much downforce that it bottoms out at high speed (Automation warning)
6. Submissions:
Submissions will be open from October 29th to November 5th, 6pm CEST. Of course, you can start building right away, but to minimize the chances of Automation game/balance updates messing with the cars after you send them in, the submissions window is condensed.
Please refer to paragraph 4 of the original post in this thread for how to submit your car.
Format:
- 3 rounds, 2 races each round for a total of 6 races
- Points will be given to cars after every race
- In case of a tie for 1st place after round 3, a deciding race will be held between the tied cars
- The bottom 25% of cars after round 1 will be eliminated
- The bottom 33% of remaining cars will be eliminated after round 2, so only the best cars proceed to round 3
- From this season onwards, all races will only be streamed on Youtube because the quality is better than on twitch, it’s easier to set up, and it doesn’t require me uploading the VOD separately but instead it can just be viewed at any time.
After submissions close, my mods and I will thoroughly check each car to make sure it meets all the rules. Additionally, for this round, I will make a “top trumps” style card image like this for every competitor’s car:
To ensure the car’s name fits on the card and remains readable, please don’t use excessively long car names. The power and weight figures will be taken from the Automation stats, the 0-100km/h time will be timed by me in BeamNG on the drag strip.
Due to the amount of work that goes into making these cards, the first race will start 1 week after submissions close, on 12th November at 6pm CEST. All races will be held on closed circuits.
Race 1: Lake Side Park - Main Circuit (3 flying laps, fastest lap counts) - Nov 12, 6pm CEST
Race 2: Toban Raceway - Runoffs Config (3 flying laps, fastest lap counts) - Nov 19, 6pm CEST
Race 3: Hirochi Raceway - Long Circuit (3 flying laps, fastest lap counts) - Nov 26, 6pm CEST
Race 4: Automation Circuit - Main Circuit (2 flying laps, fastest lap counts) - Dec 3, 6pm CEST
Race 5: Nurburgring GP Circuit (2 flying laps, fastest lap counts) - Dec 10, 6pm CEST
Race 6: Spa Francorchamps (2 flying laps, fastest lap counts) - Dec 17, 6pm CEST
Happy building 
