TORA VLN series

I was wondering whether anyone would be interested in a VLN series if i were to host it?
it would be 3 races, 2 hours each (1 hour stint for 2 drivers). each stint would be 1 hr with 15 minutes at the end for gathering distances as you wouldn't need to wait for double stinters as each driver needs to drive 1hr each.

the three races would be a (in order) Nurburgring GP short, Nurburgring GP long and finishing with the Nordschleife.
I was thinking April or June (June problem being Le Mans)
there would be 3 classes- SP1 (GT), SP2 (PGT), SP3 (TCC) but I may cut it back to two if there isn't much interest.
mandatory pit stop in each stint for some strategy
15 minute qualifying for both GP layouts, 30 minutes for Nord
depending if there are multiple lobbies, may have a safety car for 3 or more cars crashed (after lap 2) but still debating that

so, thoughts?

Sounds like a good idea.

Me likey.

If you did struggle to get numbers you could always just do it as a one off race.

I would rather see one enduro at Nurb GP...

Flyin Mikey J wrote:I would rather see one enduro at Nurb GP...

so skip the GP short and nord and do maybe a longer race at the full GP
could do that never get enduro's there unless it's ISCC

^ Then again, I am a hater of the Nordschlieffe.

It never fails... a public or private race lobby will be going great. Whenever the host asks "Any requests?" people say "Nordschlieffe!!!" then when they select Nordschlieffe, the lobby clears out halfway through a lap. This leads me to think that people pretend to like the track, to look cool or skilled or whatever, but in all reality, the track puts on some lame races.

/rant over

haha, makes sense though, if there was like idk 32 man grid, it'd be fine, twice as many cars on track, but 12 on a 13 mile track...

ok so season is decided:
4 hour race at GP track (2 x 2 hrs)
2 hour event at Nordschleife (2 x 1 hrs)

cars are basically Euro GT, with 10% handicap, BMW and SLS are stock power with tyre widths, SRT Viper and old (#80) Porsche stock engine 5% handicap
also added are BMW M3 GTR, #80 Porsche RSR and Panoz Esprante
then PGT will run with a 10% handicap (stop them from passing GT cars)
TCC to run with no handicap
each class is around 5 seconds faster than the class after it (so GT 5 seconds over PGT, PGT 5 seconds over TCC)

ok, so updated the thread in the community event section:
http://forums.theonlineracingassociation.com/t12573-tora-tcr-vln-2014#281228
and with all 3 classes put together, there's
14 SP1 cars
31 SP2 cars
28 SP3 cars
so 76 cars to chose from in total, talk about variety

Here's the full list:
Car list:
SP1 10% power handicap unless otherwise stated
stock rims unless otherwise stated
(PI 758) Audi R8 LMS: Race driveline, 310 Front, 350 Rear
(PI 761) Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: Race brakes, Front Tyre Width 310, Rear Tyre Width 335
(PI 765) Ferrari 458 GT: Rear Tyre Width 325
(PI 763) Ford GT Mk7: Race Brakes, Race Driveline
(PI 759) Jaguar RSR XKR GT: Race brakes, Front Tyre Width 320, Rear Tyre Width 340
(PI 758) McLaren MP4-12C: Race brakes, Front tyre width 330, Rear tyre width 350
(PI 796) SRT Viper GTS - Race Brakes, Front 320, Rear 340 (5% Power Handicap)
(PI 765) Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (2011): Race brakes
(PI 758) Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (2007): Race brakes, Race driveline
(PI 749) Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (2005): Race brakes, Rear 290 (5% Power Handicap)
(PI 754) Panoz Esperante GTLM: Race brakes, Race driveline
(PI 752) BMW M3 GTR: Race brakes, Race driveline, Front 300, Rear 340
(PI 733) BMW Z4 GT3: Race brakes, 315 Font, 330 Rear, ADVAN RGII Rims (NO Handicap)
(PI 736) Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3: Race brakes, 330 Front, 340 Rear, Enjei NT03+M Rims (NO Handicap)

SP2 10% power handicap
No Chrome rims allowed
AWD
-Race Suspension
-Race Brakes
-Race Rollcage
-Race Tyres
-Forza Front and Rear Wing
Power Limits : 401bhp - 499bhp
Weight Limits : 2701lbs - 3099lbs

(PI 700) 2011 Audi RS3
(PI 700) 2010 Audi S4
(PI 700) 2010 Audi TT RS
(PI 700) 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10
(PI 700) 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9
(PI 700) 2011 Subaru WRX STI
(PI 700) 2008 Subaru WRX STI
(PI 700) 2005 Subaru WRX STI
(PI 700) 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R
(PI 700) 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R (Can use VW areo)
(PI 700) 2010 Volkswagen Golf R

PGT
-Race Suspension
-Race Brakes
-Race Rollcage (Where applicable)
-Race Tyres
-Forza Front and Rear Wing
Power Limits : 401hp-599hp
Weight Limits : 2801lbs - 3499lbs

(PI 675) 2011 Aston V12 Zagato
(PI 675) 2005 BMW M3
(PI 675) 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
(PI 675) 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe
(PI 675) 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
(PI 675) 2008 BMW M3
(PI 675) 2003 Honda S2000
(PI 675) 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
(PI 675) 2010 Jaguar XFR
(PI 675) Jaguar XKR-S
(PI 660) 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo
(PI 675) 2009 Lexus IS F
(PI 675) 2010 Lexus LF-A
(PI 675) 2010 Maserati GranTurismo MC GT4
(PI 675) 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
(PI 675) 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
(PI 675) 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black
(PI 675) 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
(PI 675) 2010 Nissan 370Z
(PI 670) 2012 Porsche Cayman R

SP3 No Handicap
FWD Car Build Regulations
Class = A
PI = 580
Power = 300-350bhp
Weight = 2,500-2,900lbs
Year = 2001 onwards
Type = Production
Drive Type = FWD
Engine Placement = Front
Aspiration = Turbocharged or Twin Turbocharged
Mandatory Parts = Adjustable Front and Rear Aero, Full Race Rollcage, Race Brakes, Race Tyres

580 - 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifolio Verde
580 - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbocharged
580 - 2011 Citroen DS4
580 - 2009 Ford Focus RS
580 - 2013 Ford Focus ST
580 - 2002 Honda Integra Type-R
580 - 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe
580 - 2007 Honda Civic Type-R
580 - 2011 Honda CR-Z EX
580 - 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
580 - 2011 Kia c'eed
580 - 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX
580 - 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3
580 - 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
580 - 2010 Peugeot RCZ
580 - 2010 Renault Megane RS 250
580 - 2012 Scion tC
580 - 2010 SEAT Leon Cupra R
580 - 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR
580 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTi
580 - 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTi
580 - 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R
580 - 2009 Volvo C30 R-Design

RWD Car Build Regulations
Class = A
PI = 575 (x2 BMW) -578 (Remaing RWD CARS)
Power = 300-350bhp
Weight = 2,600-3,100lbs
Year = 2001 onwards
Type = Production
Drive Type = RWD
Engine Placement = Front
Aspiration = Turbocharged or Twin Turbocharged
Mandatory Parts = Adjustable Front and Rear Aero, Full Race Rollcage, Race Brakes, Race Tyres

575 - 2009 BMW 135i Coupe
575 - 2011 BMW Series 1 M Coupe
578 - 2003 Lexus IS300
578 - 2010 Vauxhall Insignia VXR
578 - 2011 Volvo S60 R-Design

Additional SP3 Rules
Stricly No Chrome Wheels Allowed
No Engine Swaps Allowed
No FWD to RWD Conversion
VW Scirocco R may use VW Aero (same adjustability as Forza Aero)

Needs a Beetle.

there's 3 porsches in SP1!

What no Karmann ghia

I'd be tempted to give the R8 a try in the RedBull livery I did lol

ah that brings back memories!

Yeah, this minus a few decals. might even start having a look at the car tonight now!

the VLN is looking quite popular at the moment! love it
and it looks like we're going to have a 2 car assault in the Mercedes SLS
going to be Credible and myself in the Green Erebus Motorsport Mercedes and Darren (and need one other driver) in the Purple Erebus Motorsport Mercedes :3
now all i gotta do is contact Erebus and let them know

Id drive but it depends on date/time

Is this still going to go ahead? I was really looking forward to this.

so was I and about 30 others, but by the looks of things, no
I'm pissed off about it too

Be patient please... I just got on Staff 20 hours ago. Before long, we'll get you the green light on this.

In the meantime, we'd have to work out a schedule around TASCAR I guess.

Sorry mate
That wasn't aimed at you

If and When this starts up does anyone want to team up with me in the Lancer Evo. 10 in SP2

I'll try to rush this through the process...

... can this be ready within two and a half weeks? I'm thinking Friday, the week before Pro Cup, two weeks after NAFFCar, for the first round, then do the week between Utes and Skylines, then the finale after the Skylines.

Start at 9PM BST/4PM Eastern/1PM Pacific... which is an hour later than usual Fridays, to make sure you can be awake with time to spare.