'87 Celica GTO, August 20th, Val de Vien, Pre-Race Briefing

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~ In your TRACK list, the track is:
" Addon Tracks/Val de Vienne/Val de Vienne Main - Summer "
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~ Race length is 50 minutes
~ Race Pit Speed 37mph/59kph (you will need to pit for fuel)
~ Do not use off-course areas to gain an advantage.
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Race Day and Time: Tuesday, August 20th, 2019
Server Name: MNRL CMSRACING.COM
Qualifying at 8PM CST/9PM EST (15 minutes)
Warmup, 5 minutes,
~ Server Settings

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ROLLING START PROCEDURE
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ROLLING START CONTROLLED BY THE PACE CAR!
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WHEN THE TIMER RUNS OUT PROCEED DOUBLE FILE AT A PACE SET BY THE PACE CAR.

PLEASE WATCH FOR STACK BRAKING (THE PACE CAR WILL BE SLOW IN THE CORNERS)

PLEASE STAGGER YOUR POSITION WHEN GOING THROUGH THE TIGHT CORNERS (!LEAVE ROOM!)

PROCEED IN A SAFE MANOR LEAVING A REASONABLE GAP BETWEEN YOU AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU.

~ BRAKE WARMING IS ALLOWED BUT PLEASE DO SO AS TO NOT CAUSE STACK BRAKING OF THE CARS BEHIND YOU.

~ TIRE WARMING IS NOT ALLOWED.

~ IF YOU SPIN OFF THE TRACK DURING THE FORMATION LAP PLEASE REJOIN AT THE BACK OF THE FIELD.

~ WHEN THE PACE CAR SPEEDS UP TO LEAVE THE TRACK AND ENTER THE PITS, THE LEADER WILL HOLD PACE SPEED
(50mph/80kph) UNTIL THE GREEN LIGHT IS DISPLYED (the sim will issue a drive thru penalty if this is not observed).

~ RACE BEGINS WHEN YOU SEE THE GREEN LIGHTS ON SCREEN.

~ ORANGE ZONE RULES ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE START OF THE RACE

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Race review and penalties:
The race start may be reviewed by the review team if an admin deems it nessasary or a protest is filed as well as review any incidents during the race for which an incident protest was filed.
Penalties may be issued as appropriate. The results of these reviews will be posted no later than one week before the next event.
All drivers are required to read the race review/penalty thread before the upcoming race so that they will be aware if they are required to serve any penalties.
Any driver receiving a penalty will also be notified via PM.

!!!PLEASE be familiar with CMS rules and regulations!!!
Rules, Regulations and Protest Procedure

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Server should be up shortly after the previous race.
In the SERVER LIST, look for
MNRL CMSRACING.COM ...
Server Password:loudandproud

NOTE:
If you can't see the sever on the list please use LiveRacers Join link.
The sim must NOT be running when you click the Join button at the top of LiveRacers.
Here is a link MNRL LiveRacers.

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Please join us on Discord (Required).

If you do not have Discord installed yet...
Discord App

Use this link to join the CMS Discord server:
Discord server


If you have yet to join the CMS Discord server, please do this as soon as possible.
It may take a minute (or hour or two) to get everything organized and get yourself familiarized with the interface.
You will also need to be given permission, once you accept the Discord invite, before certain channels on the CMS server can be accessed.
Please don't wait until race night to try to organize this stuff!

Thank you!

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE CHIEF STEWARD:

1. Please be aware there are options in the Showroom when selecting your car. Please configure your car to your preference.

2. The server is set to allow medium traction control for those who may need some assistance.
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Circuit History
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The Val de Vienne circuit at Le Vigeant in western central France opened in 1990 and has carved a solid reputation as a venue for national-level motorsport.

Always renowned as a technical circuit with a number of tight and medium speed corners, Val du Vienne was upgraded in time for the 2008 season by the addition of a new curve bypassing the 'pif-paf' chicane. This created a high speed run from Turn 5 (Trop Vite) to Le Buisson corner, which was itself slightly widened with an enlarged run-off area. In addition, the final turn was tightened and a new pit lane entrance installed. The upgrades allowed the track to be certified as an FIA Grade 2 circuit, allowing it to host all categories below Formula One.

Val de Vienne was originally operated under the auspices of the regional council, but in January 2012 a new organisation won the rights to operate the circuit for the next 20 years. The Les Deux Arbres (Two Trees) group is headed by Larbre Racing boss Jack Leconte (whose team is based just outside the circuit gates) and OAK Racing boss Jacques Nicolet.

The new management announced plans for a Euro 1.2 million plan to upgrade facilities at the circuit over three years. Among these are a renovated control tower with a video control room, with 32 cameras covering the whole circuit and surroundings. It is the first track in Europe to benefit from full HD technology.

Today the facility boasts a very busy calender including superbikes, a round of the French GT championship, touring cars, a Ferrari meet and several smaller events throughout the year. The circuit is also home to its own driving school and a branch of the De Radigues Motorcycle Rider School.