OVERVIEW
The Sim Grid 8h of Laguna Seca is a one-off endurance race for those teams who tried to qualify for the The Sim Grid World Cup but didn't make the top 40, therefore missing out on a grid slot in the series.
We were so impressed by the effort made by all teams doing the qualifying for the World Cup that this event is a way to reward you all for the hard work and effort you put in. BUT that's not all...Get a podium finish in this race and you will be invited as a Wildcard entry to the 24h of Spa which will be held on 31/10! Time to get practicing drivers!
Minimum team size is 3. Maximum team size is 4.
SIGN UP PROCESS
Teams that currently race in The Sim Grid World Cup by Thrustmaster are not allowed to race in this race.
Teams that finish on the podium and receive a Wildcard slot for the Spa 24h, must use the same car as they select for this event.
EVENT TIMETABLE
Practice 1 - 11:30 CEST
Drivers Briefing - 11:45 CEST
Qualifying - 12:00 CEST
Practice 2 - 12:30 CEST
Race Start - 13:00 CEST
NOTE - Practice 1 and Qualifying sessions are only for the driver doing the qualifying (this can be any driver in the team). No other driver should connect to the server unless you do so by using the spectator password.
NOTE - Practice 2 is for each driver to connect. Make sure that Driver 1 (the starting driver) is fully connected and driving the car before any team mate attempts to connect to the server to avoid `driver offline` errors as these can only be resolved by a full server restart.
PIT STOPS AND STINT TIMERS
As per the real life rules, drivers are limited to a stint timer of 65minutes. This stint timer is reset upon leaving the pit lane (although not if you're serving a drive through penalty). Drivers can make their pit stops whenever they like within that 65minute stint timer, however your team will receive a penalty if you exceed the stint timer.
Drivers are also bound to a maximum driving time. These times vary depending on the race duration and they will be shown to you on the HUD and the MFD. You will receive a penalty if you exceed the maximum driver time. You will also receive a penalty if each driver does not drive a stint.
RACE TYRE SETS
Each team will have 6 tyre sets available for the race
RULES
DRIVING TIME
Stint Timer - 65 minutes
Maximum Driving Time
3 Drivers = 260 minutes (4 stints)
4 Drivers = 195 minutes (3 stints)
CAR SELECTION
You do not have to use the car you used to try and qualify for The Sim Grid World Cup. However, if your team secure a podium finish and therefore a Wildcard slot at Spa 24h, you must use the same car at Spa 24h as you use in this race at Laguna Seca.
CUSTOM LIVERIES
The use of custom liveries made outside of the game is not permitted in this endurance race. Only liveries included in the game or made using the in-game livery editor may be used.
For the full rule set, please click here
