Right, Ive been thinking about this for a while so without further delay.
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IMOCs very own British Touring Car Championship
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Your circa 300BHP machines will roar round the track while you battle 15 other drivers for top of the table.
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The madness will start late November then carry on to mid February with a race every Saturday
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time to be discussed![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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You will be choosing your car and number then racing your first race on 26th November 2011 or the following Sat
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(3rd December 2011).
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The nimble and also quick cars will be fun but competitive at the same time.
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BTCC, all around the world.
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Season 1 Race Schedule![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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The inaugural season of the BTCC consists of ten racing events spanning Japan, Europe and the United States; separated into four legs.
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The grand finale will be at the infamous
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"Green Hell" Nordschleife.
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Events will run for approximately one to two hours
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= loadsa moooooney!!!
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- Twin Ring Motegi, Full Circuit
- Japan
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Length: 50 miles
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(20 laps)
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- Suzuka Circuit, Full Circuit
- Japan
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Length: 50 Miles
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(17 laps)
3
- Mugello, Full Circuit
- Italy
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Length: 50 Miles
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(19 laps)
4
- Circuit de Catalunya, Grand Prix Circuit
- Spain
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Length: 50 miles
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(22 laps)
5
- Silverstone Racing Circuit, Grand Prix Circuit
- England
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Length: 50 miles
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(21 laps)
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- Road America, Full Circuit
- USA
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Length: 50 miles
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(16 laps)
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- Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Full Circuit
- USA
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Length: 50 miles
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(28 laps)
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- Sebring International Raceway, Full Circuit
- USA
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Length: 50 miles
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(17 laps)
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- Hockenheimring, Full Circuit
- Germany
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Length: 50 miles
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(22 laps)
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- Nurburgring, Nordschleife
- Germany
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Length: 100 miles
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(10 laps)
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Car Regulations![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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"Honour System" for this.
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.anyone found cheating will be booted and outed on here!
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Maximum A600 as most will be mid A Class with the below mods.
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Must be a 4 or more seat hatchback or saloon
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Must be a production car
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- this does include the Mugens etc.
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Only aloud to convert to FWD OR RWD if car is originally AWD
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290
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- 310 bhp
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MAXIMUM![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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No engine swops or aspiration changes!!
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Full race handling package
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(no upgraded wheel width) e.g.
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All platform and handling, drive train and race tires
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- everything BUT tyre widths
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Drive train swaps are allowed but
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to 4WD
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Must have real life design with a number
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Forza Aero is a must also.
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.no fancy bodykits, just the REAL stuff
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Race Regulations![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Any assists are available to you in this series.
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Normal or Simulation steering.
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You are allowed braking line but not full.
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Any transmission allowed but would advise using manual as you will be 2
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- 6 seconds slower with an auto box.
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.you've been warned
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Simulation damage, fuel
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& tyre wear activated.
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One pit-stop is mandatory.
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Drivers that have not participated in qualifying will start at the back.
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If more than one, the order will be determined by the arrival of the drivers at fault.
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General Rules![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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I understand many have lives, but if you do sign up, I'm sure everyone
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(as much as myself) would appreciate you showing up to the races.
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Deliberate bumping
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Clean racers only.
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Everyone has an accident every now and then.
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Just be aware that if you drive outside of you skill.
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"de boot"
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Deliberately going off-track, also known as corner-cutting, will not be tolerated.
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Use common sense
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Don't jump back on track ignoring traffic around you, it will only cause havoc.
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If your car is totalled, unless you can make your way back to the pits without impeding anyone else, be a bud and quit!
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You are allowed to draft, but
BE PREPARED TO BRAKE
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- the car in front is not a breaking zone.
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Be aware of your surroundings at all times and adjust your driving accordingly.
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You are allowed to block your competitor's line, however it is up to the both of you to determine when it's time to let go
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(let him overtake) or slow down
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(get back behind).
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Remember that unavoidable contact could take both of you
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(if not more) out of the race.
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Qualifying Format![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Preceding the race, a 10-minute qualifying session
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(with collisions turned off) will determine the starting grid.
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Obviously, on the Nurb' finale, this will be one lap.
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Drivers must pull over before the last minute runs out for the final numbers to be written down.
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Race Format![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Before the race, drivers will parade one lap to form the double file lineup
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(two staggered lines) at a 100kph
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(60mph) speed limit into a rolling start.
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The race begins as soon as the pole driver crosses the checkered line and announces
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"RACE ON", allowing himself and everyone else to accelerate freely.
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Points System![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Final Position
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1st
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- 20 points
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2nd
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- 15 points
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3rd
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- 12 points
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4th
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- 8 points
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5th
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- 6 points
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6th
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- 5 points
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7th
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- 4 points
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8th
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- 3 points
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9th
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- 2 points
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10th
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- 1 point
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Best Lap
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- 1 point
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Qualifying![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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1st
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- 2 points
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2nd
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- 1 point
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3rd
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- 1 point
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Available Cars![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Mazda Familia
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Ford Focus SVT
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Ford Focus ST
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Ford Focus RS
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Saab 93
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Nissan Silvia K
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/ Spec R
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Acura RSX Type-S
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Toyota Altezza RS200
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Honda Civic Si Coupe 06
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Honda Civic 1999
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Honda Civic Type-R 04
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Honda Civic Type-R 07
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VW Golf GTi 06
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VW Golf GTi MK6
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VW Golf GTi R
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VW Scirocco GT
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VW Scirocco R
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A4 Audi
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- remember the HP limit
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Honda Integra Type-R 02
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Ford RS500
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Saturn Ion
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Vauxhall Astra
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Volvo S60
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(RWD)
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Seat Leon Cupra 07
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Seat Leon Cupra R 2010
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Renault Megane
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Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbocharged
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Ford Escort RS Cosworth
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(RWD)
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If there is anything you feel I've missed, please let me know.
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We could have MR2s on here too but they are just too good as A Class.
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Trying to be honest here
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(my online cars are a B Class MK2 and an A Class MK1
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& MK3)
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Drivers![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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The BTCC will run at a maximum of 16 drivers, once all sixteen spots are filled, there will be no more signups until the next season with the exception of early dropouts.
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When you sign up, please specify your gamertag, car number and the car you will be driving.
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Note that once your car and number are chosen, you cannot change until the next season.
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And there it is.
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.if you have any thoughts to anything to change, please write it here.
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This will make it easier
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Cheers in advance.
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Chris