X-Cup XI F200 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth

[Bayless 39]

Well it is official, the poll is now closed and the winner is the 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth gathering 59% of the vote.

The time is finally here. The voting process ended a couple of months ago but due to my work schedule coupled with the holidays the start of the X-Cup has been delayed. Thanks to Notch for filling in the gap with the Players Challenge series.

The 11th running of the ISRA's X-Cup, the first installment of the series on FM3, is set to commence. The car is the 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth and it will be run in the F class bracket.

The Rules
In addition to the ISRA conduct rules the following will apply.
Tune
There are no specifications on the build or tune, the only requirement is that it be a PI of no higher than F200.
Lobby Assignment/Grid Order
Week 1 lobby assignments and grid order will be established by a qualifying time. Every week thereafter the lobbies and grid order will be established by total series points.
Livery
Livery may not have any nudity or other objectionable material. The ISRA logo must be on the car. The logo is available for 0 credits from the TEAMISRA Storefront.
Race Procedure
The lobbies will be set up with a lobby points grid order with a 1 lap race to set the lobby with the correct order for the first race of the evening. Lobby hosts will be given the gamertags of their lobbies participants 1 day prior to each scheduled event. The hosts will set up their lobby and send invites out to their participants (if you are not all ready on the TEAMISRA friend list, send a FR. This account is used to find all the race participants by the hosts). There will be a 5 minute grace period past the time of the last invite being sent out and the start of the race. If you are going to be a few minutes longer contact your host and it will be up to the host as to whether to delay the start any longer. Scoring will be done using the ISRA total time system, damage will be set to simulation, and collisions will be set to on. All official races are slated to start at 9PM EST. Pit stops will be mandatory for each race.

The Schedule
Tune & Test
Sun March 7 8PM
Qualifications
Sun March 14 8PM
Amalfi Coast 5 laps (best lap will be your qualifying time, you are allowed 2 attempts but must wave your 1st time before attempting your second run. If you want to qualify but will not be able to make the specified night to run your time contact an ISRA official and schedule an alternate time.)
Week 1
Sun March 21 9PM
Maple Valley Short Circuit 20 laps
Suzuka East 20 laps
Tsukuba Short Circuit 20 laps
Week 2
Sun Mar 28 9PM
Iberian International Circuit Full Circuit 20 laps
Road Atlanta Club Circuit 20 laps
Week 3
Sun April 4 9PM
Mugello Club Circuit 20 laps
Circuit de Catalunya National Circuit 20 laps
Week 4 Crown The Champion
Sun April 11 9PM
Silverstone National Circuit 20 laps
Nurburgring Grand Prix Short Circuit 15 laps

[MMA NOTCH]

Very cool, time to get working on different builds for the possible tracks.

Sean

[AAR Gashi]

This car is fun to drive in F class. It has just enough power to get silly from time to time but is a very controlled RWD car.

[Vtwin 757]

THats good to know cause I haven't even driven the car in any class...

[commander420]

when is the series going to start

[Bayless 39]

It's next up after the Players Challenge.

[commander420]

when is the x-cup going to start

[Bayless 39]

In March

[Bayless 39]

Start building those Fiat's, the opening post has been updated and the schedule has been posted!!!

[Vtwin 757]

757 Motorsports entries are ready to go. Anytime you guys are practicing these cars, shoot me an invite so we can feel them out.

Looking forward to the X Cup...It's been a while since I have competed

[Bayless 39]

Awesome. It's been awhile for both you and Scott. Looking forward to racing with you again!!

[pepelefrog]

great looking schedule!!!

[Bayless 39]

By the way fellows I advertised this series on FM.net.

http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forum ... 78785.aspx

Perhaps a few of us could drop in and see if we can perk some interest and keep the thread bumped to the first page for a few days. Got one fellow all ready stating he is interested.

[Vtwin 757]

Good deal. My car is built, painted and ready to go. Now just need to get some guys to want to practice when I'm online

[Bayless 39]

Don't forget the tune and test session scheduled for tonight.