MARL 2024 ACC GT3 Championship, Season 2

MARL 2024 ACC GT3 Championship, Season 2

Welcome to the 2024 Season 2 Championship for ACC and Console racing for the Missed Apex Racing League.

This championship is now open for Cross play on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation PS5 consoles.

PLEASE NOTE:  Events are run Sunday nights, Australia times.  International racers, though, are always welcome

The details for this championship are as follows:

Championship Format:

• The championship is to commence on the 7th of April
• The championship will consist of 13 rounds over 10 weeks. 
• Points from all rounds and all competitors will count towards the championship.
• Points will go to an overall 2024 point score

Eligibility:

• The series is to be run on ACC on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation PS5 consoles.
• To be eligible to race and score points for this championship, all competitors must be a member of the MARL Discord (Discord Invite link), a subscriber to SimGrid, must follow the MARL Host page and be registered for this championship.
• Competitors can register to race at any time, even after the championship has commenced.

Communications:

• All pre event communications will be via the MARL Discord server, via the Sunday ACC On Xbox, GT3 category
• During race events, Discord Chat will be available.  See the MARL Discord server for further details.

Race Formats:

The following race formats will be used throughout the season.  The race format will be included in each individual event name on SimGrid

• Sprint Race
  • There will be 2 separate races (listed individually on the SimGrid roster) on the same night. 
  • The commencement time for Race 2, as listed on SimGrid is approximate.
  • These event night will consist of:
    • 1 x 30 minute practice session
    • 1 x 10 minute qualifying session for Race 1
    • 1 x 25 minute race for Race 1
    • 1 x 10 minute qualifying session for Race 2
    • 1 x 25 minute race for Race 2
  • There will be no mandatory pit stops for these races
  • Each race will be for half points
• 45 minute race
  • These events will consist of:
    • 1 x 30 minute practice session
    • 1 x 15 minute qualifying session
    • 1 x 45 minute race
  • There will be no mandatory pit stops for these races
  • Each race will be for full points
• 60 minute enduro
  • These events will consist of:
    • 1 x 30 minute practice session
    • 1 x 15 minute qualifying session
    • 1 x 60 minute race
  • There will be 1 mandatory pit stop to change tyres for these races
  • Each race will be for full points
• 90 minute enduro
  • These events will consist of:
    • 1 x 15 minute practice session
    • 1 x 15 minute qualifying session
    • 1 x 90 minute race
  • There will be 1 mandatory pit stop to change tyres for these races
  • This will be the season ending race and will be for double points.

Full details of upcoming races will be updated the week prior to the race commencing.  The server will be setup for practice at the same time.

In General:

• Low participant numbers:
  • For any race, if there are 4 or less competitors in the race lobby at the end of qualifying:
    • A discussion will be had between those who turn up either via discord chat or Race-Chat on Discord.  It will be agreed whether to run the race in full or a shortened program.
    • The only competitors who will be eligible to score points are the competitors on the server at the end of the qualifying session.
    • If agreed:
      • The Server will be rebooted with a single 5 minute qualifying session and a 10 minute race.
      • The event will commence as per the new configuration, with points awarded accordingly.
      • Any other racers who join after the new server configuration is set will be manually set as a DNF
    • If not agreed, the event will run as per normal
  • The intent of this rule is to reward competitors who still turn up to race.
• Red Flag Procedure:
  • If there is an issue with a server, whether it is a configuration issue, or a server disconnection that effects ALL entrants, a Red Flag will be declared.
  • The Procedure is as follows:
    • If the issue happens prior to the end of qualifying, the practice and or qualifying sessions may be shortened.  The race length will be left the same.  Any results from qualifying sessions that are underway will be discarded.
      • When the server is restarted, drivers can reconnect and complete any outstanding sessions as normal
    • If the issue happens at the end of qualifying or during the race, the race distance may also be shortened.
      • Drivers are asked to remember or assist in creating a list of the qualifying positions or current race positions if the race had commenced.  This will be published on Discord.
      • The server will be reconfigured to remove any qualifying sessions and add 5 minute practice session, which allows the drivers to reconnect.  The race length may be shortened if needed.
      • When the server is restarted, the  the drivers are to then join in order of qualifying as requested via via discord chat or Race-Chat on Discord.  All drivers must join in the 5 minute practice window.  Drivers are to advise when they have connected
      • The race will then start as normal. The final result of the restarted race is the only results used.
  • If there are continual server issues, the race may be abandoned and no points will be awarded.