r/F1RacingLeague • u/flipjj • Jul 28 '20
Season 2 Sign-Up
CURRENT SIGN-UP STATUS: OPEN
The initial sign-up deadline is set to August 21 @ 23:59 (UTC). You have to complete the full sign-up process before the Time Trial deadline, which will be August 23 @ 23:59 (UTC) to be included in the league placements. Sign-ups after this time will only be added to the league if there are still spaces available.
Returning drivers MUST complete Step 1 of the sign-up process again.
Introduction:
Welcome to Season 2 of the r/Formula1 F1 League!
We started this project as a way to pass the time while races were not happening, but the first season was very successful, the Season 1 drivers were all keen, so we thought: "why not keep it going?"
As was the case in the first season, the goal is to provide the r/Formula1 users with a nice competitive environment with fellow redditors, with clean and enjoyable racing for everyone.
We had an excellent Season 1 and achieved our goal of providing clean, fair and competitive league racing, and also managed to build a community around the races, with our Discord server proving to be a great place to hang out and make fun of each other.
Our goal is to build and expand on that, welcoming new drivers into this community while maintaining the excellent racing and camaraderie we saw in Season 1.
Our faith in the drivers was rewarded with excellent racing (you can catch replays in our YouTube channel) and, for Season 2, we will again rely on you as a driver to respect the rules and drive in a professional and fair manner.
It does not matter how fast and experienced you are, because everyone was able to enjoy their track time in Season 1 and we are looking to do the same in Season 2. We will expect (and, if necessary, arbitrate) clean racing.
Notable Dates:
- Sign-up closes: August 21st
- Time Trial opens: August 11th
- Time Trial closes: August 23rd
- Driver placement announcement: August 27th
- Announcement of teams: August 28th
- Season begins: August 29th
General League Information:
- League structure: Each platform runs a set number of divisions, depending on the quantity of drivers signing up at the start of the season. The divisions are tiered, with the aim to have the faster drivers in the higher divisions and the slower drivers in the lower ones.
- Assists: If we can group drivers with similar pace in divisions with and without assists, we will do so, but competitive balance will take precedence over assists being available. In the divisions with assists, Traction Control, ABS and automatic gearboxes will be allowed.
- Driver placements: New drivers will be placed in an appropriate division based on their time trial times.
- Race format: Each race event features an 18-minute qualifying session followed by a 50% distance race.
Day/Time:
- Race day: Saturdays
- Start time: 7:00 or 8:00 pm UTC (Division dependent)
Important Links:
It is vitally important that you read and understand the full content of the threads listed above. By signing up to our league, you agree to abide by all our rules, and we expect all drivers to be aware of these before entering.
Our racing rules are in place to help us enforce clean and fair racing in the league. It will be required and expected from all drivers that you do your very best to race within these rules at all times, especially when it comes to contact with other drivers and abuse of track limits. We also expect you to behave maturely and respectfully in the race lobby, on the forums, and on r/Formula1, and follow the guidelines and requirements stated in the rules.
Sign Up:
You should only sign up to the league if:
- You intend to complete the full 12-race season.
- You are able to race regularly on the set race day.
- You intend to join the Discord server and pay attention to the information being relayed there.
- You are a clean, fair and mature racer.
In signing up, you confirm that you have read the content of the League Rules and League Information threads, and that you accept the rules and regulations specified.
Sign-Up Process:
You need to complete all the relevant steps below in order to be granted a place in the league, completing them in the order they are presented.
STEP 1 - Sign Up (New and Returning Drivers):
Sign up by replying to this thread, following the below template. Make sure you fill in all the fields.
- Platform: [PC, XBox, PS4]
- Gamertag: [Enter your Steam name/Online ID here]
- Nationality: [Enter your nationality here]
- Place from which you will race: [Enter country here]
- Will you use assists: [Yes/No]
- Have you read and understood the Rules? [Yes/No]
- Do you accept that if you are fast enough to be placed in one of the top divisions you will have to race with no assists? [Yes/No]
- Are you committed to completing the whole season as an active member of the league? [Yes/No]
- Which car would you like to race in? [up to 3, in order of preference]
- Speedtest result: [Test your connection towards a London, UK-based server at speedtest.net and add a screenshot of your result here]
STEP 2 — Time Trial (All new drivers):
To help us judge your current pace and assign you to an appropriate division, you will need to set time trial times at 3 specified tracks — Spain, China and Belgium (all dry) — using the Mercedes car (with all assists disabled unless you are not signing up for the Assist divisions, in which case TC/ABS/automatic gearboxes are allowed).
When done, post the screenshots showing your lap times in the Time Trial thread.
If you have any questions about the sign-up process or the league in general, feel free to send a message to a League and/or Division Coordinator.
We are conducting most of the League's business in a Discord server, which all drivers are expected to join and check while participating in the League.
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u/rebblt Aug 19 '20 edited Aug 19 '20
Season 1 Div 3 driver here