Post by IG | Friday on Aug 12, 2016 9:00:24 GMT 1
These rules need to be followed on the track to ensure clean and competitive racing throughout the crew. All rules and guidelines are fully open to change and interpretation by any or all of the Commissioners at any given time.
DIVE BOMBING/REACTION TIMES!
When approaching a corner/hairpin/turn/chicane, be sure to avoid getting too close to the driver in front as you approach the braking point of that turn, this will allow all drivers to have time to react and avoid an accident, always allow the car in front of you some space to take his racing line before attempting a risky inside overtake. DO NOT try to brake later than your opponent and get to the apex first, this may be a legitimate method of passing someone in real life racing situations, but we're talking about Senpai and unfortunately lag and reaction times will play a massive part.
In general remember this rule: once inside the braking zone, allow the car ahead of you to hit the apex of the corner before attempting any potentially risky overtakes, this will help to minimize takeouts and ensure that everybody has plenty of time to react to the car ahead of them, consequently a clean and fun race will be had by all.
TAKEOUTS!
This should go without saying, a rule we all should make an effort to follow, if you cause another driver to lose control of his car THROUGH ANY MEANS, you are directly responsible for the accident and any resulting aftermath, make sure to stop racing and wait off of the track somewhere safe and out of the way of other racers until all affected drivers have recovered from the incident and are back in the race again.
This also applies when you crash and take people out behind you, just because they crashed into your stationary car, it still means YOU are at fault and must wait for the driver to recover and gain the position.
This also applies when you crash and take people out behind you, just because they crashed into your stationary car, it still means YOU are at fault and must wait for the driver to recover and gain the position.
Lag DOES NOT exempt you from this rule.
DEFENDING!
You are allowed to defend in racing but there are ways of defending that are unsporting and considered against the rules.
1. WEAVING ON A STRAIGHT to block someone from passing you is a big NO NO, if you need to move from one side of the track to the other whilst on a straight in order to prepare for a corner, do so carefully and without pulling in front of a driver who is about to overtake you, this can only cause accidents and road rage.
2. BRAKE CHECKING! Slamming on the brakes when somebody is close behind you is not a legitimate form of defence, yes it has been already said that drivers should allow each other space on the track but if you cause an accident by brake checking someone you are still responsible for the resulting aftermath.
CURB BOOSTING!
Curb Boosting is controversial for many reasons.
1. It gives an unrealistic feel to the race, whats the point of having roads when driving on the curbs makes you faster right?
2. It gives an unfair advantage over other racers who choose only to follow the racing line and not abuse curbs.
3. It often causes accidents when drivers who are on the racing line get taken out by people weaving back and forth on the curbs.
4. It often causes debris to be thrown off of the curb and into the path of other racers.
Whilst there is no way to enforce a 'No Curbs!' rule, we would advise against curb boosting when in close proximity with other racers and when on a long straight, drivers who are following the racing line are not required to move out of the way to let you off of a curb that technically isn't a part of the track. As a general rule, if you are far enough ahead to not be seen on the curb then chances are that anything you do will be totally at your own risk and won't affect other racers, please use curbs responsibly, for hot lapping scenarios and not while battling.
Also, any crashes caused by debris being littered onto the track from you curb boosting; like poles, signs etc. is your fault and you must wait for the crashed driver to return to the track.
Also, any crashes caused by debris being littered onto the track from you curb boosting; like poles, signs etc. is your fault and you must wait for the crashed driver to return to the track.
BLUE FLAG RULE!
This rule will mainly come into play in events/endurance races.
If at any point another driver is coming around to lap you and they have the speed advantage they will be looking to overtake you as quickly and cleanly as possible in order to maintain their position, make an effort to let them pass as soon as you feel it is safe to do so, actively defending against them to prevent them from passing is against the rules and may result in points deductions or other punishment at the discretion of the Event Host/Commissioners.
TO BE CLEAR! Whilst defending against a lapping car is against the rules, SO ARE TAKEOUTS! The person who is lapping the back marker will not be excused for taking them out and are equally open to criticism from Event Host/Commissioners so play nice guys.
REPUTATION!
When racing with IMPR as your active crew-tag you are representing the entire crew, please be welcoming and respectful of ALL OTHER RACERS!
We are a polite and respectful crew, so show that respect when racing with other crews as well, whether they are also a racing crew, or any other crew that decides to race with us. We want to create a friendly racing environment for all GTA 5 racers, so let's show everyone that Impromptu Racing are a respectful, competitive and clean community.