Nurburgring Grand Prix Recap

Hello from Deutschland,
GASCAR kicked off its 6th season in style Friday night. Top started from the pole and spent most of his time there. The field gingerly rolled through the first corner attempting to avoid damaging incidents. After starting in 5th, Viking pulled along Ford who won the race to lead the first lap. Over the first six laps, Ford lead followed closely by Viking and then Top with never more than a second in between. Viking made numerous passes on Ford during those laps but was never able to be in front at the line. Eventually, Viking and Top swapped spots and Top's Saab was able to get around Ford and drive to a comfortable lead. The race continued rather uneventfully for a handful of laps as pit stops cycled through. The general running order at this time was Top, Ford, Viking, Roadie, Mini, Super, Proof, and Trigga. Around lap 18, everyone had been in the pits besides Super who lead the field. In a possible attempt to help his teammate, Super and Top got together, sending Top spinning and eliminating his gigantic lead on Ford. Ford got around Top at this time and held the lead for a few laps. On lap 23, the leaders were within seconds of the slow car of Trigga. The leader ran down the backstretch to find Trigga upside down in the Chicane bringing out the first caution of the race. The field now bunched up during the caution and was brought to the line by Ford. During the restart, Viking got a jump and moved around Top and outbroke Ford into the first corner. Coming around to the next corner Top took back the lead, then another caution came out. The field was lead by Top back to the finish line to start the race with 2 laps to go. Top's Saab got a decent jump and held a steady lead. Viking followed in second when Top went wide in the second corner giving the lead to Viking for a split second before Viking was shoved just enough to lose momentum and allow Top back out front. Ford took advantage and moved to Viking's right through the hairpin. Viking held the outside and maintained his position going into the next corner when much cursing ensued. In collision that was no one's fault, Ford and Viking washed up the track allowing Mini and Roadie into second and third, respectively. Roadie got around Mini on the backstretch. Top pulled to a comfortable lead during the madness. On the last lap, Viking barreled through the Chicane and got a run on Mini through the last corner. Racing to the line Mini's car held 3rd place by 30 ft until 100 yards from the line when Viking started to gain. Top crossed the line first, followed by Roadie. Mini beat Viking to the line by 3 feet for third, Ford followed in 5th, with Super in 6th, and Proof in 7th. Trigga in his comeback had an awful race coming back in last place. After the race, Ford said many bad words and threatening things to Viking.

Final Running Order:
1st - Top* - 10
2nd - Roadie - 7
3rd - Mini - 6
4th - Viking - 5
5th - Ford* - 5
6th - Super* - 4
7th - Proof - 2
8th - Trigga - 1
*indicated lap lead, one point bonus

Another Progress Update

Teams have formed as followed:

Ford and Super
Top and Mini
Proof and Roadie
Viking and Trigga

NascarVinny and BadRiver have expressed interest in running. If going to miss a race be sure to contact one of them.


Qualifying Idea:

I came up with an idea to have qualifying for this race. Sometime during the week message me and I'll start a room. You will join and have 3 laps (two flying) your time will be recorded. Before the race we will have a pre-race one lap/warmup thing. We'll stop on the frontstretch after the lap and I'll call off the finishing order. The person with the slowest time will cross first and we'll work our way up to the pole. Back in the lobby, the 'Starting Order' will be set to reverse finishing order (something like that) and then we'll go. If you hate this idea say something and it can be eliminated. Another idea, is to start with fastest guys in the back and award a point to the pole winner.
Ideas/Suggestions?

Gascar Progress

The first race of Gascar Forza 3: The Final Series will be Nurburgring GP Short this Friday night, 6/24/11, at 11:30 EST/ 10:30 CST.


The teams at this point in time are:
SuperFord Racing (Ford and Super)
Top and Mini

Viking and Proof are currently partnerless
Waiting for word from Trigga, Roadie, and others interested in running.
STILL HAVE ROOM AVAILABLE

Official Car Rules:
D 350 P.I.
No AWD
Must be older 1985 or older (84, 83, 82...)
Must weigh more than 2000lbs

Official Driver Rules:

Points are awarded to the car. Example, Ford misses and race. Major Nelson stops by and drives the #67 to a 3rd place finish. This accumulates 6 points for the 67 car. Whoever accumulated the most points for the car is considered the champion. This rule is no different from before. It is just cleared up and made super official sounding. 

Points Awarded as follows:
1st - 9
2nd - 7
3rd - 6
4th - 5
5th - 4
6th - 3
7th - 2
8th - 1

P.I. Reductions as follows:
1st - 330
2nd - 340
3rd thru 5th - 350
6th and 7th - 360
8th - 370


Final Rule:
Don't be a dick



Official Team Rules:
Max of two members
Each team reserves one car
One car switch during the season
Team points equal combined driver points

Back, Bitches

GASCAR Forza 3: The Final Series will be a send off to Forza 3 and a welcome to Forza 4. The details are currently being fleshed out, so now is the time to get involved and get in some suggestions. As of now the basics requirements have been set.

Current Drivers to express interest:
Mini
Viking
Trigga
Roadie
Super
Proof
Top
Ford
Nascar Vinny

*Subject to change as more people respond

As can be seen from the drivers list above, there are more interested drivers than open spots. Looking forward to having a spot for everyone and a few more in Forza 4. Will have a qualifying race if necessary. Until then, talk to people and form a team to help secure a spot. Once you have secured a teammate report back and it will be posted (go quick to lock up someone good). Also, we will need relief drivers so I'm sure people who don't become full time will get plenty of opportunities.

Car Specs:
D-Class
350 PI
No AWD
2000 lbs and up
Cars from 1985 and older (84, 83, 82...)

Teams:
Teams of 2
Each team will claim an exclusive car
Each team is allowed to change cars ONCE throughout the season (penalties occur for more than one switch)

Season:
Somewhere between 6-8 races a few through the summer and finish in late sept/ early oct for Forza 4
Drivers Championship and Team Championship
Mandatory 1 pit stop per race per driver
Points awarded to the car number, car with most point at the end of the season and the driver who drove that  number the most will be declared champion

*all subject to change