RBR MF Cup Season 3 Calendar

[Bruce D]

This is the provisional calendar for Season 3 - feel free to discuss it and let me know if you want more of a break between seasons (it's starting earlier than Season 2 did so we can take a bigger break if people want to).

FUN EVENTS
13-14 August 2010 - Group B Rally
10-11 September 2010 - Formula 2 Rally

SEASON 3 EVENTS
1 - 8-10 October 2010 - Monte Carlo Rally
2 - 12-14 November 2010 - Swedish Rally
3 - 10-12 December 2010 - Portugese Rally
4 - 14-16 January 2011 - Corsica Rally
5 - 11-13 February 2011 - Acropolis Rally
6 - 11-13 March 2011 - 1000 Lakes Rally Finland
7 - 8-10 April 2011 - San Remo Rally
8 - 13-15 May 2011 - Rally Australia
9 - 10-12 June 2011 - RAC Rally Great Britain

[tannat]

Could we make San Remo all tarmac? Two all tarmac rounds would be nice.
Other than that it all looks fab :up:

[Bruce D]

Could organise that.

[Francis44]

Looks good!!!!

[Macd]

Looks great, but two completely tarmac rounds sounds good.

[lcd]

...
10-11 September 2010 - Formula 2 Rally...

What Is this...? :confused:

[52Paddy]

What Is this...? :confused:

Formula Cars are the A7 Kit Cars I believe. I'm not exactly sure of what F2 specs are but I think they're something along the lines of: Front Wheel Drive, 2 litre, normally aspirated engines (e.g. Ibiza Evo 2, Megane Maxi, Escort Maxi)

They aren't the easiest cars to drive either!

In relation to the calendar, looks fine by me :up: But, I've not much planned YET, for that time period. Should something turn up, I will have to see about my availability.

[Bruce D]

Formula 2 was the 2 litre FWD cars used in the late 90's in various championships around the world. So yeah A7 K group cars. Thought these 2 fun events would be a real challenge.

[lcd]

...and what about the tracks you are going to use to make each round's Itenerary? Is It going to be only the default stages+ reversed or BTB,new stages, superspecials e.t.c. are all In the mix for season 3 too?

[Bruce D]

I will try to steer away from BTB stages, as per the poll (which I should actually show the results for some time), but the superspecials and new stages will be included, as well as default and reverse stages. The stages used in each event will mainly be the same, but I'll just tweak the events a bit for now.

[lcd]

...The stages used in each event will mainly be the same, but I'll just tweak the events a bit for now.

You mean the same stages used for season's 2 rallies...?

My opinion Is that for seasons3 should be used different tracks or at least most of them, to have some new combinations with weather + surface mod!
e.g. UK stages In gravel mod or snow mod, US stages In mixed mod e.t.c.

I know that In the real thing, special stages are the same every year,
but I'd like season's 3 shedule, not to remind us the previous season...

[Bruce D]

I'll work on making the stages different enough, don't worry. Certainly weather and surfaces might be different. For instance Finland will have more faster stages in it.

[lcd]

I'll work on making the stages different enough, don't worry. Certainly weather and surfaces might be different. For instance Finland will have more faster stages in it.

Have you thought of bringing back shakedown stages?
If everyone else want that of course...

[lcd]

Hear me out for a sec...
Since season3 calendar will have more tarmac rallies and If they are at least
4 or 5, how would It be, apart the main leaderboard to have 2 more,
updated after each round, concerning gravel and tarmac rallies separated!
This Is the format the National Greek Championship Is based on, as not all drivers
participate In all rounds and some are better on gravel and some
do better on tarmac!

So leaderboards would look like this:
RBR MF Cup leaderboard ( general standings )
RBR MF Gravel Cup ( Gravel rallies )
RBR MF Asphalt Cup ( Asphalt rallies )

So at the end of the season we will have 3 winners!!!

How do you find the Idea?

[Bruce D]

It could work, I don't see why not. Wasn't planning on that many tarmac rounds but apparently all you Europeans think rallying takes place on Tarmac only. :p I don't see why we can't have seperate standings though. Was also thinking of introducing a Rookie of the Year Cup as well, for anyone new to the series.

[lcd]

It could work, I don't see why not. Wasn't planning on that many tarmac rounds but apparently all you Europeans think rallying takes place on Tarmac only. :p I don't see why we can't have seperate standings though. Was also thinking of introducing a Rookie of the Year Cup as well, for anyone new to the series.

Nice to hear you like the Idea!
We could also have some special awards, after each rally :
e.g. Man Of The Rally ( who wins most stages )
Last In Line ( who Is last In most stages )
Top Driver ( who always reserves his top3 position, after each stage )
and stuff like that... ;)


Was also thinking of introducing a Rookie of the Year Cup as well, for anyone new to the series.

You should need enough new entries, to start up such thing you know.... :rolleyes:

[Bruce D]

You should need enough new entries, to start up such thing you know.... :rolleyes:

"nothing is impossible" my friend... ;)

[tannat]

Downloaded the B cars today-bit disappointed in the lack of selection.

No Lancia?

No Toyota Twincam turbo?

No Metro 6R4?

No Citroen Bx4TC? :p

[Bruce D]

I am surprised about the Metro too but then it's not that popular in France! :p

Am I right that there used to be a Lancia S4 in the RSRBR09 mod?

[Macd]

No action in this thread for a while. What cars is everyone running? Any signing talks between teams ? :P Anyone moving class?

[pettersolberg29]

All I know is that I'm driving the C4 and have no teammate, so if anyone wants a teammate give me a shout.

[Macd]

Do we have a new logo for season 3 ? I'm just about finished livering OMV's cars and needed a logo for the number boards.

[pettersolberg29]

I'm delighted to announce that after intense contract discussions, I have agreed to join Neverknow and Macd as the third driver in OMV Redbull. I hope the 3rd driver role will allow me some time to get up to the speed of the championship regulars and eventually go all out for the title by next year. My new car is a Ford Focus 09, and testing starts tomorrow!

[Francis44]

Looking foward to defend my win last season, let's see if Ray is still up for the Baker Motorsport team.

[tannat]

No action in this thread for a while. What cars is everyone running? Any signing talks between teams ? :P Anyone moving class?

After some testing I think I'll be starting the season in a Pug 206. It is such an easy drive with very reasonable speed.

Had also considered the Hyundai and 307 which felt good in my hands...

I believe Paddy and I will team up again, but need a different name other than Equipe au Memphis...

[Francis44]

I'll take the C4 aswell as it rarely had problems last season.

Regarding team I dont know if Baker Motorsport will still run, if it dosen't, then it's official, Im looking for a new team.

[Macd]

Some screenshots from early testing for the OMV team.

http://i38.tinypic.com/5ognzp.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/2hp1w13.jpg

[tannat]

One option might be to have more WRC events, and when the SAIRC expires go to rallies every other week.

perhaps mimic a late 90's WRC calendar.....

[lcd]

New banner for RBR Motorsport Forums Cup season3 coming up shortly... ;)

[pettersolberg29]

Looking forward to it LCD - did a great job last year.

[pettersolberg29]

Few more images from OMV Redbull tests on both tarmac and ice with the new Focus.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/pettersolberg29/RichardBurnsRally_SSE2010-08-2518-32-44-29.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/pettersolberg29/RichardBurnsRally_SSE2010-08-2518-32-17-41.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/pettersolberg29/RichardBurnsRally_SSE2010-08-2517-38-05-78.jpg

[52Paddy]

After some testing I think I'll be starting the season in a Pug 206. It is such an easy drive with very reasonable speed.

Had also considered the Hyundai and 307 which felt good in my hands...

I believe Paddy and I will team up again, but need a different name other than Equipe au Memphis...

No problem. Let's join forces again mate :D

Not sure what car I'll use. I'm very busy moving out of home to go back to uni in September at the moment so I can't test that much for a while.

As for team names, Equipe au Dublin? ;)

[tannat]

As for team names, Equipe au Dublin? ;)

So be it :up:

[lcd]

There we go, with a new banner for 2010-11 season!

http://a.imageshack.us/img340/5312/rbrmf2011.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/rbrmf2011.jpg/)

download here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BFFDX6C8

[Bruce D]

NICE! Anyway, sorry I've been sick so it's been a bit quiet. I'll put up a post today with the car numbers, calendar changes and rule changes for the Season 3.

[lcd]

calendar changes..? Surprise us! ;)

[tannat]

There we go, with a new banner for 2010-11 season!

http://a.imageshack.us/img340/5312/rbrmf2011.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/rbrmf2011.jpg/)

download here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BFFDX6C8


Nice work, LCD :up:

[pettersolberg29]

Looks great LCD.

[lcd]

Thank you guys-As soon as Bruce announces next season's final calendar
I'll make some cool graphics to accompany each rally's thread! ;)

[52Paddy]

Good work LCD :up:

[Francis44]

You really know how to do it LCD.

[Bruce D]

Right this is the final calendar for Season 3 and the official car numbers:

FUN EVENTS
10-11 September 2010 - Formula 2 Rally

SEASON 3 EVENTS
1 - 8-10 October 2010 - Monte Carlo Rally (Tar/snow)
2 - 12-14 November 2010 - Swedish Rally (Snow)
3 - 10-12 December 2010 - Portugese Rally (Gravel)
4 - 14-16 January 2011 - Corsica Rally (Tar)
5 - 11-13 February 2011 - Acropolis Rally (Gravel)
6 - 11-13 March 2011 - Catalunya Rally (Tar)
7 - 8-10 April 2011 - San Remo Rally (Tar)
8 - 13-15 May 2011 - Rally Australia (Gravel)
9 - 10-12 June 2011 - RAC Rally Great Britain (Gravel)

CAR NUMBERS
1 Francis44
2 NeverKnow
3 Macd
4 LCD
5 BruceD
6 Tannat
7 Paul Minnaar
8 sperger
9 Raybak
10 ctbr
11 52Paddy
12 pettersolberg29
13 X-ecutioner

Top 10 as per Season 2 final standings.

As per a request somewhere else there will be 2 additional championships in Season 3 - one for the Gravel rallies and one for Tar rallies, based on overall positions only.

Further announcements will be made closer to the time.

[lcd]

Final season 3 calendar looks even more challenging,
with the addition of a couple more asphalt rallies!


As per a request somewhere else there will be 2 additional championships in Season 3 - one for the Gravel rallies and one for Tar rallies, based on overall positions only. :up:

[52Paddy]

Calendar looks well. Looking forward to this :)

[pettersolberg29]

Nice calendar - out of interest, can you tell us if Monte will have any full snow stages (i.e. Finland in game), or just icy/tarmac?

[tannat]

No 1000 lakes :bigcry:

[Macd]

Made car numbers like last year. will upload the full set soon

http://i33.tinypic.com/15p1ssx.jpg

[Macd]

Full pack :) http://www.megaupload.com/?d=237X18VO

[lcd]

That's awesome work Macd! :)

Here's some more cool stuff for the RBR Group!:



http://a.imageshack.us/img812/4417/nextrbrchampion2.jpg (http://img812.imageshack.us/i/nextrbrchampion2.jpg/)





Official season 3 calendar:



http://a.imageshack.us/img291/681/calendar2011.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/calendar2011.jpg/)

[rallyrazz]

I must say, the work that goes into these forum championships is rather impressive.

[pettersolberg29]

I agree - more great work by LCD and Macd

[lcd]

@ rallyrazz: Why don't you join then?
The format Is offline, so you can race whenever you have some free time... ;)

[rallyrazz]

@ rallyrazz: Why don't you join then?
The format Is offline, so you can race whenever you have some free time... ;)

I may consider doing some rounds later in the championship. I do have richard burns rally for pc, but I'm trying to find a good steering wheel(playing it on a laptop keyboard is rock-hard) are the mods legal and easy to install? I'm running windows 7 if thats of any importance.

[lcd]

...I do have richard burns rally for pc, but I'm trying to find a good steering wheel(playing it on a laptop keyboard is rock-hard) are the mods legal and easy to install? I'm running windows 7 if thats of any importance.

No fans made mods are legal, but you won't be procecuted :D
and you'll get some help around here Installing them!

[Bruce D]

I'm working on the wording at the moment but there will be a bit more relaxation as far as what mods to use in the future.

[lcd]

I'm working on the wording at the moment but there will be a bit more relaxation as far as what mods to use in the future.

Nice to hear that;It would be less frustrating that way! ;)

[Macd]

I'd like to see the return of a shakedown stage :) this gives us the ability to see how quick everyone else is before the start of the Event :D

[Bruce D]

Maybe so - but people would have to post their own times as I don't have the time to manage all that and the rally. I'll consider it as I'm looking into the routes this week.

[lcd]

You could just announce the shakedown stage and leave It free to post our times! I'm In.
@Macd: we may get a picture who's really fast based on shakedown times
but couldn't really tell how the actual rally turns out, as we can't run each stage more than once...
So shakedown would be more just for fun, I suppose... ;)