This season we'll be running a 9 race regular schedule starting after 2 shakedown races to insure the mod & tracks are ready for another exciting season of racing at TPG..
For complete details make sure you get signed up at the TPG Racing forums and learn everything you need to know to get Racing in this excellent series. Below are some details for the current season including the schedule, rules and other important info about racing at TPG..
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TPG TRANS AM SERIES LEAGUE SCHEDULE / RULES..SEASON 4
1.0 TPG LEAGUE ADMINS / LEAGUE STEWARDS / TRACK AND RACE STEWARDS
(racer11, Paco, 71GTO) (Brian Stewart ) ( Mahjik, XanK)
1.1 TRANS AM SERIES RACE SCHEDULE -- SATURDAYS
R0- 6/26 - ShakeDown (Limerock)
R0- 7/03 - Shakedown 2 (All season 4 tracks)
R1- 7/10 - Riverside
R2- 7/17 - Laguna Seca
R3- 7/24 - Donnybrooke
R4- 7/31 - 70SebringR5- 8/07 - Watkins Glen 67
R6- 8/14 - Mid Ohio
R7- 8/21 - Houston
R8- 8/28 - Mosport
R5- 9/04 - Watkins Glen..R5 make up race
R9- 9/11 - Mid America
**note: S4 schedule subject to change to accommodate the WSC schedule when it's ready to go live.
TRANS AM TRACK DOWNLOADS can be found at the TPG Racing Forum
TPG TRANS AM MOD DOWNLOADS Available at the TPG Racing forum's Trans Am/GT/ Rolex section, make sure you get any/all updates too..
1.2 EVENT FORMAT - Approx 60-90 minute race
7:20 pm (US Eastern Time) - Practice (1 hour -- optional)
8:20 pm (US Eastern Time) - Qualifying (20 minutes)
8:40 pm (US Eastern Time) - Warmup (5 minutes)
8:45 pm (US Eastern Time) - Race (60 minutes)
1.3 GAME: Simbins GTR2
1.4 SEASON: Season 4 will be run basically the same as Season 3, Car set has changed to, TPG Trans-Am Series, racing using a 9 round schedule. There will be a change in the weight rewards, we are going to increase the amounts for P1-3 in hopes to slow the faster drivers down sooner and creating more competition thruout the season.
1.5 DONATIONS: We encourage racers to donate to help cover server costs. Payments should be sent via PayPal to the League Treasurer, Paco (Charles Ramirez), at
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1.6 CARS: Drivers WILL be required to keep the selected car for the entire season. If you need to change models You Must request a Car change and the reason for your request which will be reviewed by the League Admins. Changing cars without league admin authorization will result in being penalized.
1.7 MOD: TPG TRANS AM Mod...Any updates to the MOD that occur during the season MUST be approved by the LEAGUE before being installed and used for any OFFICIAL LEAGUE race.
1.8 CLASSES: Trans Am
1.9 SKINPACK: In future seasons racers will be allowed to submit their own skins prior to the start of the season. ALL livery updates (skinpacks) MUST be league approved before use.
2.0 TRACKS: ALL tracks will be LEAGUE approved AND tested prior to use.
2.1 STARTS: Rolling starts with a single file formation lap will be employed (pace governed by the pole setter).
2.2 SERVER: TPG TRANSAM in the Simbin Lobby
2.3 PASSWORD: Contact a TPG League Admin for the Password (71GTO, racer11 or Paco)
2.4 SLS: This is the site we use to list drivers and cars, track race results, standings and weight rewards. AS WELL AS REGISTERING AT THE TPG FORUM, YOU MUST REGISTER AT SLS.
GETTING STARTED WITH SLS: SLS Sign-up More info on SLS..
REGISTER: Register your personal data in the DRIVERS/REGISTRATION section.
EDIT DATA: You edit your personal data in the DRIVERS/EDIT section.
SIGN UP FOR A SEASON: Go to the Drivers/Edit/Cars section. Press Edit button for a selected season, select a class, then a car, fill other fields and save the data using the “Save” button. The “Allowed classes” drop list contains only the classes allowed in the season by the administrator(s). We will have live testing sessions for new drivers to help with any connection issues they may have and to ensure that they are minimally proficient at sim race driving.
EDITING DRIVER DATA: To edit your data you have to be logged in the SLS. Then go to the Drivers/Edit data section.The email address you entered into this form is visible in the Driver Details window only for registered and logged in users. However, it can be hidden with the “Hide email address” option. Note that administrators can see your emails.
CHOOSE CAR and CLASS: Go to DRIVERS/EDIT/CARS section, click edit next to the season and choose car and class.You have to input here your nickname (usually your GTR2 profile name).
JOIN A TEAM (optional): To join a team you must receive an invitation. To accept an invitation use the TEAMS/INVITATION tabs.
CREATE A TEAM (optional): To create a team go to TEAMS/MANAGE and create one.
2.5 OFFICIAL LEAGUE RULES
2.5.1 DRIVER AIDS: Simulation mode. There will be NO driver aids allowed aside from AUTO CLUTCH.
2.5.2 PITSTOPS, FUEL and TIRE WEAR: Fuel will be set to 2x. Tire wear will be set to NORMAL. Tire changes - optional. Pit stops - optional
2.5.3 WEATHER: Will be set to CHANGEABLE.
2.5.4 QUALIFYING: Drivers will have 20 minutes to qualify. Drivers may choose not to set a qualifying time.
2.5.5 RACE START PROCEDURES/PACE LAP: When the in-car timer starts running, the driver that has posted the fastest time will be deemed the Pole Sitter and will lead the entire grid around the track in a SINGLE FILE formation for 1 lap at a speed NO higher than approximately 70-80 MPH. (110-130 KPH) The field will REMAIN in single file formation and NO PASSING is allowed until a driver crosses the Start/Finish line. Passing PRIOR to the Start/Finish line will result in a 8 point penalty.
If you feel the need to warm your tires and/or brakes, keep in mind that if you spin or drive off course during the pace lap you are required to go to the back of the field. Failure to do so will result in a 4 point penalty. Bumping one or more other drivers off course on the pace lap will result in an additional 4 point penalty. You are allowed to warm your brakes and tires only at pace lap speed. Do not go below the speed of the pace lap.
2.5.6 RACE OVERVIEW:
PRACTICE: The server will be up at least 1 hour prior to qualifying.
QUALIFYING: (1) timed 20 Min. session to set Fastest possible lap times.
WARMUP: (1) 5 minute warmup session.
RACE: Length will be based on an average lap time to equal a 60 Minute session.
2.6 POINTS:
1st place 20 points
2nd place 18 points
3rd place 16 points
4th place 14 points
5th place 12 points
6th place 10 points
7th place 8 points
8th place 6 points
Finishers below 8th place 2 points
DNF's below 8th place 1 point
2.7a TRANS AM WEIGHT REWARDS
1st place +40 kgs
2nd place +25 kgs
3rd place +15 kgs
4th place 0 kgs
5th place -10 kgs
6th place -20 kgs
7th place -30 kgs
8th place -40 kgs
9th place -40 kgs
10th place -40 kgs
below 10th -40 kgs
In an effort to make the season closer from the start of the season we will be trying something new this season. Some drivers will start the season with weight. The weight a driver will start with will be based on the list below.
Won Pole in the past = 10 KG's
Won a race in any past season = 15 KG's
Season champion any season = 20 KG's
In addition if a driver starts after the 4th round or misses more than 4 consecutive races a 40 KG weight reward will be given.
2.9 TPG TEAMSPEAK IS NOW UP AND RUNNING!
Teamspeak Free Download and Info. Site: http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=home
The Teamspeak server address and password has been emailed to all league members. Contact me by PM if you did not receive them.
2.10 ON TRACK CONDUCT AND INCIDENTS
At TPG we race hard. At the same time we value fair play and sportsmanship. Please do not be afraid to race but keep in mind that the idea is to replicate real life racing.This means that you should drive as though contact with another car or a wall could damage or destroy an expensive racing car or result in injury or loss of life.
If you make an error during the race: There will be some changes starting with Round 6 for both series. Starting with Round 6, there will be proactive policing of the races. The stewards will be reviewing each race and assessing warnings and penalties regardless if an incident was reported or not. These penalties and warnings will be posted in the Post Race threads when/if some are found for the race.
What does that mean?
At TPG, we want to provide a good competitive environment for all to race. No one enjoys being unnecessarily bumped off the track, or spun out. Our goal is to provide the best racing experience for ALL drivers regardless of their abilities. With that, we are going to become more proactive in reviewing the races and taking some action.
What can I do differently as a driver?
At TPG, we want to provide a good competitive environment for all to race. No one enjoys being unnecessarily bumped off the track, or spun out. Our goal is to provide the best racing experience for ALL drivers regardless of their abilities. With that, we are going to become more proactive in reviewing the races and taking some action.
What can I do differently as a driver?
We understand “shuff happens” when racing. There is a lot of anxiety built up for races and everyone wants to do well. However, we want to make sure people aren’t ‘having a good race’ at the expense of other drivers. With that, if you accidently punt or spin out another car you can take it on yourself to take a penalty. To do this, simply do a pit drive-thru to serve your penalty similar to what happens in real racing. This must be done within 3 laps of the incident to count and taking your pitstop does NOT count as serving a drive-thru penalty.
DO NOT stop on track and let the other driver regain their position (if it was a fight for position). This can cause more incidents as other drivers may not be aware you are slowing or stopping. Serving your own drive-thru penalty will result in NO additional action from the league stewards. Incidents deemed avoidable by the stewards not accompanied by a drive through will result in a 1 lap penalty/incident in the post race inspection
If you believe you were not at fault or it was a racing incident, you may continue to drive your race. However, just keep in mind that the stewards may NOT agree with your assessment and you may receive a penalty after the race. Repeated offenses during an event or season may lead to the driver being put on probation for the next round. If the driving is not "cleaned up" the driver will be parked until further notice.
If you believe another driver caused an incident that affected you and the incident was caused by careless or reckless driving on the other driver’s part, you may report the incident by PM to Brian Stewart along with the replay timestamp showing when the incident occurred.
We are not encouraging drivers to report trivial incidents and please know that the stewards may assess a penalty against you if their review causes them to conclude that it was you, in fact, who was at fault. The stewards may also conclude that neither driver was at fault. No penalty will be assessed without a review by a panel of administrators as well as the stewards.
The above applies to racing errors. Drivers found to be deliberately wrecking others will be dealt with severely; up to and including ejection from the league.
Who’s at fault?
Fault is always a tricky thing to establish. In most cases, the car making the pass is the one who is in control of the situation. However, when it’s a battle for position, it changes things. Some suggestions to avoid incidents:
• If you are being lapped, just gently let off the throttle a little to allow the passer to make a safe pass. Don’t completely brake or pull off the track; stay to your line and allow the faster car to find a safe time to complete the pass.
• If you are in the battle for a position, give room. If the passer is up to the door panel into a corner, don’t try to shut the door and take the apex. Take a wider line to give room for both cars in the turn. Let the car with the better exit take the position.
Remember, losing a position is NOT the end of the world. If you lost it from your own mistake, allowing a safe pass means that you can stay with the car and fight for the position on the next few turns. If the other driver is just faster, they were going to get by at some point anyway. 
Passers: You are in control of the situation. You need to make CLEAN passes. Dive bombing into corners isn’t always “clean passing”. If you are passing a lapped car, wait until you know you can make a clean pass. Keep in mind that while you may be lapping a car, they are still in their own race with other cars around them. They don’t need to completely slow up or pull over to let you through. They have their own race they are running and deserve as much of the track as you do.
Being Passed: Sometimes, you just need to give up the position. Be smart, don’t fight to hold a position you know you can’t hold. Don’t create an incident just because of pride. At the end of the day, this is suppose to be fun.
Blocking?
Just like in real life, you are allowed to take a defensive line and force the competition to take the long way around or get in line behind you. You are allowed to make ONE reactive move. You are NOT allowed to make more than ONE reactive move. Blocking will be penalized.
Posting of penalties and warnings:
If you receive a penalty or warning which you disagree with, DO NOT post your protest in public. The post will be deleted and ignored. Instead, send a private message to a steward to discuss the incident.
If you believe another driver caused an incident that affected you and the incident was caused by careless or reckless driving on the other driver’s part, you may report the incident by PM to a steward (Gary or Brian) along with the replay timestamp showing when the incident occurred.
We are not encouraging drivers to report trivial incidents and please know that the stewards may assess a penalty against you if their review causes them to conclude that it was you, in fact, who was at fault. The stewards may also conclude that neither driver was at fault. No penalty will be assessed without a review by a panel of administrators as well as the stewards.
The above applies to racing errors. Drivers found to be deliberately wrecking others will be dealt with severely; up to and including ejection from the league.
2.11 PROTESTS: Negative comments about other drivers will not be tolerated over race chat, Teamspeak (main channel) or in the forum. Issues with other drivers will be PMed either directly to the driver or to a race steward (see rule #8 below). This will be done in a civil manner and drivers will be required to provide the replay timestamp of when the incident occurred. A MAXIMUM OF ONE WARNING WILL BE ISSUED FOR VIOLATING THIS RULE.
2.12 TRACK CUTTING:
(1) Drivers are required to keep two wheels within the painted white lines and on the tarmac unless special rules are applied to a given track.
2.13 GENERAL NOTES
Drivers are expected to:
1. Register and have an activated account on the league website
2. Register and have an activated account on SLS PRIOR to the race and
3. Choose a car/class
4. Join a racing team if invited PRIOR to the race (optional)
5. Be familiar with the track and BE READY TO RACE when entering the server.
6. Read and understand the league rules.
7. Check the league forum for any Admin/moderator/stewards report(s) prior to the race
8. File incident reports via PM to one of the Stewards within 24 hours of the race finish. Stewards may assess points penalties as they see appropriate. If 24 hours have elapsed since the race finish, the results will be final.
9. Use the PIT SPEED LIMITER during all sessions at all times when their car is in the pits and not on the race course!
10. Use written chat or Teamspeak only for ESSENTIAL communications during qualifying and race sessions (“pit out” etc.)
11. No changing of cars during the season. (This will be handled by the administration on a case by case basis if there is a warranted need.)
INFRACTIONS OF THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN PENALTIES, UP TO AND INCLUDING EJECTION, FOR RE