Regarding the BTCC class, I expect that we will sometimes (often?) have more than six entries on race night. I want everyone to race and we actually have a system in the FRC General Regulations for this. Here's a simple, modified version I'd like to use for BTCC:
If we have:
2 to 6 drivers we'll have a minimum of 1 race and a maximum of 2 if we do a reverse grid race.
7-12 drivers we'll have a minimum of 2 races, maximum of 4 if we do a second reverse grid for each:
7 drivers: 4-3
8 drivers: 4-4
9 drivers: 5-4
10 drivers: 5-5
11 drivers: 6-5
12 drivers: 6-6
13-18 drivers we'll have a minimum of 3 races, maximum of 6 if we do a second reverse grid for each:
13 drivers: 6-4-3
14 drivers: 6-4-4
15 drivers: 6-5-4
16 drivers: 6-5-5
17 drivers: 6-6-5
18 drivers: 6-6-6
Now I'd love each group to have two races on race night. The grid for the first race will be based on qualifying. The grid for the second race will be based on the reverse order of the first race results. This will add a uniqueness to the class, similar to what's done in the real BTCC.
Update 15/8/19: This has been superceded by this link below: viewtopic.php?p=7338#p7338
BTCC race nights
Re: BTCC race nights
Sounds somewhat lengthy Gordon ...
Why not if there are 6 or fewer drivers competing, there will be a total of six races. If there are more than 6 drivers competing, there will be races equal to the number of drivers competing.
Just like the Hit it Big MGT IROC events
Luke
Why not if there are 6 or fewer drivers competing, there will be a total of six races. If there are more than 6 drivers competing, there will be races equal to the number of drivers competing.
Just like the Hit it Big MGT IROC events
Luke
Re: BTCC race nights
Luke, I've clarified what I meant in the post above.
Re: BTCC race nights
Agreed Gordon. I very much like the idea of the reverse grid for the second race.
Re: BTCC race nights
Me again Gordon and hope you don’t mind 
I am trying (my best) to connect the dots here & with the BTCC Race Night Schedule.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1491
Take for example:
A game plan of ... 13-18 drivers we'll have a minimum of 3 races, maximum of 6 if we do a second reverse grid for each:
Is it after qualifying (let’s say) 18 persons ... means racing Groups of A, B & C of drivers ..?
You need not go into details now (knowing how busy you are) but would like to suggest a BTCC rehearsal / procedure event before the real one ...
It could also be considered as a Special Event
Luke
I am trying (my best) to connect the dots here & with the BTCC Race Night Schedule.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1491
Take for example:
A game plan of ... 13-18 drivers we'll have a minimum of 3 races, maximum of 6 if we do a second reverse grid for each:
Is it after qualifying (let’s say) 18 persons ... means racing Groups of A, B & C of drivers ..?
You need not go into details now (knowing how busy you are) but would like to suggest a BTCC rehearsal / procedure event before the real one ...
It could also be considered as a Special Event
Luke
Re: BTCC race nights
Luke, don't worry. I've been thinking about it for a while and also discussing with O'Brie to come up with something practical. Also, there won't be 18 drivers the first time we race the cars. Probably not for the first several events (if ever). We start next week and we'll see how it goes. I've also set up the Group B schedule to allocate a lot of time to BTCC. Here's a possible option for various scenarios:
Of course, time allowing, the ideal thing would be for each race/group to have its own reverse grid race.
Of course, time allowing, the ideal thing would be for each race/group to have its own reverse grid race.
Re: BTCC race nights
Neatly done Gordon with the BTCC Race Structure above ...
It looks well formulated and as you mentioned - we'll see how it goes
Hopefully I won’t end up in the column with ‘Christmas Tree’ looking figures
It looks well formulated and as you mentioned - we'll see how it goes
Hopefully I won’t end up in the column with ‘Christmas Tree’ looking figures