Supercar Championship 2017

We move from the insanity that is the Twisted Metal Tour to the crazy carnival of Australian touring cars: The Supercar Championship.  Formerly the V8 Supercars, this series drives like tactical warheads playing chess at supersonic speeds.  It will be somewhat difficult moving from what we just did to the more disciplined styles of the Aussie Supercars.  While we would like to bash our way through the field (and that may still happen on occasion) we need to show reserve, patience and racecraft to reflect the same attitude the series consistently represents...mostly.  Let's look at what we should expect for this series over the next few months.

Series: V8 Supercars - 2014 carset <-click to download
Timing: Practice-7-8pm EST, Qualifying/Racing 8-9 or 9:30.
AI: Active, maxed for 2014 field of VASC drivers
Damage: Realistic
Starts: Standing*
Yellows: Off
Hardcore Mode: Visual only (Aids allowed)
Fixed Setup: Disabled
Weather: Realistic

Points

Points format	Position
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26
Standard	150	138	129	120	111	102	96	90	84	78	72	69	66	63	60	57	54	51	48	45	42	39	36	33	30	27
Endurance	300	276	258	240	222	204	192	180	168	156	144	138	132	126	120	114	108	102	96	90	84	78	72	66	60	54

Points are only awarded to drivers finishing the race, i.e. DNFs will not receive any points.

Tracks and Formats
Teratunga Exhibition Races (replacing Albert Park) - 3 races, no points scored, rolling start
Adelaide Street Circuit - 2 races
Symmons Plains Raceway - 2 races
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 2 races
Barbagallo Raceway - 2 races
Winton Motor Raceway - 2 races
Hidden Valley Raceway - 2 races
Mallala (replacing Townsville Street Circuit) - 2 races
Queensland Raceway - 2 races
Oran Park (replacing Sydney Motorsport Park) - 2 races
Sandown Raceway [Endurance] - 1 race
Mount Panorama Circuit [Endurance] - 1 race
Surfers Paradise Street [Endurance] - 2 races
Pukekohe Park Raceway - 2 races
Yas Marina (replacing Newcastle Street Circuit) - 2 races

Download track files here

With the exception of the opening exhibition races at Teratunga, all races will feature one mandatory pit stop and fuel/tire wear will be adjusted to enforce this.  The endurance races (green italics) will require a second stop during each race.  Aside from Surfer's Paradise, the endurance races will use the Endurance points format while all others will use the Standard format.  Note that some tracks are unavailable and replaced with other Australian or previously VASC visited tracks.

Rules and Conduct
- All flags (except yellow) will be observed.  In cases of technical issues or special circumstances, black flags may be cleared.
- Respect track limits.  Taking advantage may result in penalties.
- Racing incidents do happen but deliberate contact (divebombing) is not allowed.  If you gain advantage by way of contact, you may be asked to redress (allow the car to pass).  This will apply to ALL competitors (AI and player).  Failure to do so could result in timed and/or points penalties.
- Race director decisions are final during the race.  Appeals may be made post-race for review and redress.
- Rules may be amended at any point during the season for purposes of competition.
- No whining.
Penalties.
- Misconduct will be considered case by case.
- Most incidents will be given a verbal warning.  Severe or repeat infractions will result in timed penalties from 10, 20, 30, 60, 120, 240 seconds.  After the fifth penalty (or possibly before, depending on severity) drivers may be asked to retire or be removed from the active race.
- Extreme cases of misconduct on or off the track may result in point deductions or banning from the league.

Makeup Races
 At the end of the series, driver finishes will be averaged per driver and up to 6 missed races worth of points will be awarded.  Note that the Standard points will be used.