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#2914228 - 12/05/09 09:28 PM SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season  
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Attention SimHQ members who own and play Forza Motorsports 3...

SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3
2010 Race Season!


Season Schedule

All races will be full simulation, full damage, no assist, Cockpit view only. The only exception is that a clutch is not required due to the Xbox 360 wireless wheel not having one. (But if you have a clutch wheel, then by all means go right ahead.)

You must commit to this season, we need 8 every race, but if real life gets in the way then it's understood. You can "hire" a stand in driver for any race, or even team up with someone for the season, (but still only one prize for the main driver, deal with hired drivers as you see fit.) BTW, when I say you can team up or hire a driver, they have to still be members of SimHQ, NOT members of the Turn 10 development crew, or going over to the official forum and looking for the greatest driver, it has to be a SimHQ member in good standing. lol

The reason for the strict and simulation rules, and the required devoted racers? Because this season we will be handing out prizes at the end of the season. (based on total points)

1st place will receive a 60 dollar Microsoft Points card (for buying games, add-ons, movies or whatever on XBL)
2nd will receive a 40 dollar Microsoft Points card
3rd will receive a 20 dollar Microsoft Points card

Since I have bought these cards, and not SimHQ, SimHQ staff can participate and win. Including me, why? Because for 1) I suck, lol, 2) We will all know the points so I can't cheat, and 3) Since I bought the cards it gives me incentive to win so I can use those points myself.

I will host the races on my wired connection every Saturday, but if by some chance I can't make it, then I will have a back up. It is recommended that after each official race, you save the replay in case I need you to gift me the replay for evidence and points.

Points System

Each Race:
1st... 8 points
2nd... 7
3rd... 6
4th... 5
5th... 4
6th... 3
7th... 2
8th... 1

Hire an outside driver, -1 point per series (not per race)

Series 1 Drag Racing

Jan. 16th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Drag Racing, 2 events, Class F cars first followed by Class E cars.
Simulation settings, no aids, cockpit view, manual transmission (clutch is optional due to the 360 wheel not having one.)
2 races, points for each class of cars.

Series 2 Stock Car Racing

Feb. 6th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Sunset Peninsula Raceway, USA, 2.44 miles, 50 laps
Feb. 13th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Sedona Raceway Park, USA, 1.51 miles, 50 laps
Feb. 20th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Twin Ring Motegi, Japan, 1.5 miles, 50 laps

Series 3 Main Event

March 6th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Class D Cars, Circuit De Catalunya, 2.89 miles, 25 laps
March 20th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Class C Cars, Maple Valley Race Way, 3.0 Miles, 25 laps
April 3rd 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Class B Cars, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 2.24 miles, 25 laps
April 17th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Class A Cars, Mugello Autodromo International, 3.26 miles, 25 laps
May 1st 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Class S Cars, Silverstone Racing Circuit, 3.19 miles, 25 laps

Series 4 Race Cars

May 15th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Class R3 Cars, TwinRing Motegi, 2.98 Miles, 25 laps
May 29th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Class R2 Cars, Sebring International Raceway, 3.70 Miles, 25 laps
June 12th 2010 @ 1 PM Eastern
Class R1 Cars, Lemans Circuit (Full), 8.48 Miles, 10 laps

You'll notice I spread out the races for the most part every other week (except for the Stock Car races), to make it easier for planning, practice, and other games.

In the event of a tie, a tie breaker race will be developed and announced with the players in a tie.

This is my contest, I hold the right to dis-ban or stop it if their is a lack of interest or a major event that makes racing unable. Of course, I will honor my word and try and make this season the best, and most professional, but to do that I need the participates help to show up or have someone show up in their place, and to use the proper cars for the proper event. IE: You can not downgrade a R1 car to an R3 or even an S car, because it is still to powerful and technically out of class. Of course you can upgrade a car, say upgrade a C class car to a A or S class car, you just can't download grade a car from one class to another. Also the drag races and stock car races require a set of class. The stock car races has to be one of the three actual stock cars.

Of course you can tune all you want, and use those tunes. But same class is required.

This is a friendly race season, don't be caught cheating or using cheats. Their is no re-do's like before so race with proper respect like you own that car.

Please sign up if interested in this thread... the last 2 season winners 360maniac.com (2009 season winner) and SkateZilla (2008 winner) are each guaranteed a spot if wanted. The the regulars from past seasons, and then any new SimHQ FM3 owners/racers. We need 8... so sign up and prepare for a great season of FM3 racing.

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#2914476 - 12/06/09 07:05 AM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Magnum]  
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Sounds great, looks like a fun schedule!

Count me in.


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#2915834 - 12/08/09 06:38 AM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: 360maniac_com]  
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OK folks... thats 360maniac.com and I (Magnum)... thats 2... start signing up in this thread please, we need 8... don't forget if you can't make all of them, you can "hire" a stand in... so sign up if intrested.

#2915967 - 12/08/09 02:58 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Magnum]  
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You can count me in for most of them. Not sure I'm interested in the drag racing though.


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#2915985 - 12/08/09 03:26 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: LeemzHQ]  
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ya, it is lame... but i put it in to use the e and f class cars for something... you can tune well enough to get a good time on that quarter of a mile... hell each race takes 10 seconds or so, thats a minute for that day of races... good for 2 place points. wink

#2916072 - 12/08/09 06:02 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Magnum]  
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Updated the prizes in increments of 20....since thats how the cards are sold.

Sign up peops. wink

#2916531 - 12/09/09 01:02 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Magnum]  
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I had a blast competing in the 2008 season, so please count me in for this one. FM3 is on the top of my wish list and I'm sure it will find its way under our tree. That only gives me a few weeks before the start, but I clocked a lot of time with FM2 and should be able to make the adjustment in time.

#2916537 - 12/09/09 01:18 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Pfeil22]  
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Raptor is also in... (a reminder to myself)...

Jan is 2 drag races done on the same day, Feb. is NASCAR month, 3 stock car events in a row, oval tracks... so both of them you really don't have to practice for, lol...

Just remember folks... sim mode, no aids, and cockpit view... so learn the right way. wink

#2916681 - 12/09/09 05:03 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Magnum]  
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I already know I'll be out of town for the first race and the Feb 13th race (Going to the Daytona 500 WooHoo!) but I can race the others.


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#2916701 - 12/09/09 05:28 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Jeevz]  
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thats why I allowed for a hire or sit in... if you can do MOST of the season, find someone that can do the couple of races you can't... I'm sure thiers a couple of players that can't do the whole season so stayed out, but could do a fill in...

If your able to do an occasional fill in, put your name in this thread, marked "for occasional race hire".

#2917581 - 12/10/09 09:24 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Magnum]  
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I'd love to take part in the whole event, however if my spot gets superseded by a season regular i'd like to help people out by being a hired gun driver.

#2917934 - 12/11/09 08:22 AM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Tigerwulf]  
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I'm in biggrin

#2918012 - 12/11/09 12:56 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: EAF331 MadDog]  
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Be sure i have your XBL name, (I see yours Maddog)... because Jan. 1st i will make a list, put the players in based on the last 2 champions (which only one can return), then past participates, then SimHQ members, then if need be outsiders, but we should be able to get 8 within SimHQ.

#2919182 - 12/13/09 02:55 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Magnum]  
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So so far:

Magnum
360maniaccom
Leemz (hire someone to do your drag, thats 16 points dude)
jeevz
Pfeil
kerpal
Raptor
MystiqBlackCat
LanceHawkins
Tigerwolf

(still sign up even if 8, because 1 or 2 will cancel, they always do, lol)

Also if you can't do season, but willing to be a hired driver for an occasional race, reply here also.

At the new year i will finalize the lineup based on pass participation and new peops.

Last edited by Magnum; 12/14/09 11:06 PM.
#2919256 - 12/13/09 05:12 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Magnum]  
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I am interested in subbing in once in a while as well as helping in shaking down/out the multiplayer options. I have not seen the drag racing mode...Also, does anyone know if FM3 does tire wear? I have tried to run with the telemetry display on but with the standard xbox controller taxing my concentration I don't dare pay too much attention to the telemetry. I ask because oval racing to me is about tire management as well as a decent setup.

#2920069 - 12/14/09 10:44 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: tpmzxy007]  
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Ill take a backup spot if i may. I cant make 2 of the 3 feb races but the others should be no problem as long as i am correct in saying that 1pm EST is 5 hours behind the UK meaning it would be 6pm here?

I appreciate that i am a very non regular poster so i am happy to be available as and when needed if a regular can't make it.. for Gods sake though don't ask me to sit in for your drive as i spend more time off the track than on!

Xbox tag: Myrig

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#2920072 - 12/14/09 10:50 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Meurig]  
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Yeah tire wear and fuel are both sim options.


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#2921032 - 12/16/09 12:55 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: 360maniac_com]  
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Not sure If I am the Raptor you Mentioned But I am in as well


Ahh CLOD never in the history of Simming has so much been promised and so little given.

However I want to thank Team Fusion for keeping the Dream Alive.
#2922650 - 12/19/09 01:34 AM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: RAF74_Raptor]  
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I'll throw my name in, even though I might miss some due to family priorities.


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#2922831 - 12/19/09 02:58 PM Re: SimHQs Forza Motorsport 3 - 2010 Race Season [Re: Chunx]  
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I know Chunx is a dedicated racer, if need be he can have my spot and I'll be a hired gun.


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