OVERVIEW
ZRL Presents for Season 15: ZAD's Galaxy Tour in ACC.
We are a North American based "Gentleman's Racing League".
This season we present to you, 6 rounds of racing over 7 weeks from July 9th to August 20th.
**August 27th & September 3rd will be used as make-up dates if need be.**
Challenge yourself against skilled drivers from all skill levels. Each race is a chance to prove your mettle and improve your racing prowess. Connect with racers from around the globe, sharing your passion for speed and competition. Experience the camaraderie of a tight-knit racing community that supports and encourages each other. We prioritize clean racing and sportsmanship. Our community prides itself on respectful and friendly competition, helping ensure everyone has a positive experience. Come hang for an hour or so of exhilarating racing and burning rubber with variable weather with varying pit stop strategies to explore.
We will again have two different primary GT3 Driver Class Championships. Class names have been simplified to Gold "Pro" and Silver "Pro-Am".In addition, we have allocated space for a third Rookie class for true rookies as long as quota is met. By "True Rookies" we mean you are new(er) to racing and typically 5% to 6% off top single lap pace.
Driver Classification will primarily be based on SimGrid rating, experience, and pace. Each championship will have initial SG rating requirements to sign up into. Having different driver classes will give several who have a bit to work on the opportunity to fight for higher positions(in-class) without having to be in direct competition of the more accomplished drivers. Sign up where you think you'll fit and we'll move you later as needed. If you feel your SG Rating doesn't properly reflect your skill or pace, please reach out to an admin to discuss. We'll make any adjustments as deemed necessary.
Features to look out for
Minimum Pace Standards
NEW to this season is our minimum pace standards. Unless the track is declared "WET", all drivers must set a valid lap time in the qualifying and race sessions within 106% of the fastest valid lap time. Failure to set a quick enough lap time in two rounds will result in being disqualified from the series unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the Race Director.
LFM Balance of power
We will be using the LFM BOP with possible augmentations to account for race pace differences. For those of you who preferred some of the older "2nd Generation" cars such as the Lexus RC F, Porsche 991 II GT3 R, and more that are not part of LFM BOP, they will be getting a Flat BOP Adjustment Boost for the season. Those details you can find within the community.
Crown Jewel Race
We would like to announce the return of our Crown Jewel Race at Kyalami!
Our grand finally 75 min race worth DOUBLE POINTS!!!
Sign up, bring a friend, and lets race!
Join our discord to participate: ZRL Discord
SIGN UP PROCESS
First-come-first-serve event. Register quickly to secure your space on the grid. Join the discord to participate. Once the grid is full, you can register as a reserve and then take any available grid slots should drivers drop out
General EVENT TIMETABLE
Practice - 8:00pm EST
Qualifying - 9:00pm EST
Race - 9:20pm EST
**Excluding Round 4 - No Qualifying due to Reverse Class Championship Order will determine starting grid. Round 4 race starts at 9:00pm EST**
RULES
For the full rule set, please click here: ZRL Rules
WITHDRAW AND RESERVES
If you are signed up but then unavailable to attend the reset of the championship, please click `manage registration` and then click `leave event` so that your slot will be given to the first listed reserve driver.
Race Calendar
Round 1 - July 9 - Brands Hatch
Round 2 - July 16 - Indianapolis
Round 3 - July 23 - Bathurst
Break Week - July 30
Round 4 - August 6 - Spa - (Reverse class championship order)
Round 5 - August 13 - Laguna Seca
Round 6 - August 20 - Kyalami (Crown Jewel)
**Make-Up Dates: Aug 27th & Sept 3rd**
