OVERVIEW
The Sim Grid World Cup is a 4 round series of long endurance rounds. The series features the 9h of Kyalami, 10h of Suzuka, 12h of Bathurst and 24h of Spa. This series will really test drivers and their team in their ability to stay out of trouble and be consistent.
Minimum team size is 3. Maximum team size is 4.
EVENT TIMETABLE
OFFICIAL PRACTICE
Official Practice is always held on the Saturday a week before the race.
Next Official Practice - Kyalami - 21st November - 13:00 CEST
Server Name - The Sim Grid | World Cup by Thrustmaster - 9h of Kyalami | Practice
Server Password - worldcupkyalami
KYALAMI QUALIFYING -
Practice 1 - 20:30 CET
Drivers Briefing - 20:40 CET
Qualifying - 20:45 CET
Practice 2 - 21:15 CET
Super Pole Qualifying - 21:30 CET
KYALAMI -
Practice - 12:30 CET
Drivers Briefing - 12:45 CET
Race Start - 13:00 CET
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
Kyalami 9h will have 6 tyre sets available for the race
RULES
DRIVING TIME
Stint Timer - 65 minutes (this applies to all rounds)
Maximum Driving Time (Kyalami 9h)
3 Drivers = 260 minutes (4 stints)
4 Drivers = 195 minutes (3 stints)
TEAM REGISTRATION CHANGES
Any changes to your team registration, such as the driver order, must be made at least 3 hours before the start of Practice 1. Any changes made after this must be communicated to a member of the League and Event Staff team, although these changes may be rejected.
CUSTOM LIVERIES
The use of custom liveries made outside of the game is not permitted in this endurance series. Only liveries included in the game or made using the in-game livery editor may be used.
WITHDRAW AND RESERVES
If your team is unavailable to attend a round in the championship, then you can use the withdraw function. This is found by clicking on the `Races` tab, and then `Admin` on the round you need to withdraw from. There you will find the withdraw button. Please check the info tab to see how many withdrawals are permitted.
If your team has withdrawn from a race, but plans change and you wish to attend the race after all, please contact a member of League and Event staff as the slot may have been filled by a Reserve team already.
Reserve process is different for the World Cup then other championships. If a reserve is needed it is going be communicated by an Event staff member.
For the full rule set, please click here
