Quote from Scawen :

Calculations and algorithms based on models and then the constants adjusted to try to match test rig data available for some tyres, and lateral force figures for some cars and just sometimes we can do lap time comparisons.

So in short - get a benchmark based on models and constants then adjust the constants according to as many real world results as possible.

In practice you can then find the models or assumptions are wrong or don't scale properly then you can read scientific papers on theory of rubber adhesion, etc. and try to figure out how to make sense of such complex phenomena described in seemingly abstract papers with confusing mathematics, into something that can really be implemented into realtime simulation with several cars at the same time.

From which University would you like me to suggest you as an honorary doctorate degree in physics?

Round 10 Replays and Provisional Results now available in OP.

Please provide the following in your protest:

Session AND SERVER of Incident (Official Sessions for Round 10: Free Practice, Qualifying, Race; Servers: Main
Lap AND MPR timecode of incident (or session time or UTC Time of Day)
Car(s) involved
Location of Incident
Brief Description of Incident

Protests are due by 16:45 UTC on Sunday, 20 September 2020

Penalty Log
Free Practice

Qualifying

Race

Last edited by dekojester, Sun 20 Sep 2020, 14:57.

Round 9 Official results posted.

Points through round 9 of 12 posted.

Trespasser has mathematically secured the championship this season. He has a lead of as many points remaining in the season. He would win tiebreaker based on his number of wins.

Because this season crosses the bounds of the time change, I have updated the timetables accordingly.

Round 1 will start at 14:00 UTC with Free Practice; Rounds 2-6 will start at 15:00 UTC with free practice.

Round 2 is ON the time change day for most of the world, America falls back two weeks later. Any Americas racers will have Round 2 start one hour later than usual, while all racers in the rest of the world will not see a change in the start in their local time.

To help avoid doubt, we will state extra timezones for the Rounds 1-3 briefing threads.

TBO Challenge server is up for your use in practicing. Set to Round 1 combo, do note that the FXO and XRT are called FXC and XRC respectively, for the TBO Challenge in Airio.

Per the regulations, you are required to run a skin with elements that we provide. For this season, a numberboard as a PSD file, is required to be placed on the following locations:

• Both sides of car, anywhere between the front and rear wheels
  
• On hood
  

Please only change the number on the numberboard, and keep the board in proportion. You may size it to fit your design, but we reserve the right to request a minimum size

Remember that your number plate (set in your game options) must carry your team name or tag. If you are not representing a team, you may leave it blank.

The NDR logo should be placed on each side of the car.

The Forgotten Futurist font on the numberboard is included with the skinpack.

Please post your skins by 17:00 UTC on the Saturday prior to the round, so we can generate a skinpack and attempt a spotting board.

Hello racers!

We are pleased to bring you the return of the TBO Challenge!

The series uses the Turbo road cars of Live for Speed, in two races per meeting. The aim: Touring car style racing, hard and tough lights to flag!

The schedule:
11th October: Westhill National w/Chicane (WE1X_W11)
25th October: South City Chicane (SO6)
8th November: Blackwood GP Reverse (BL1R)
15th November: Rockingham ISSC Long (RO4)
29th November: Kyoto North (KY2X_K21)
6th December: Fern Bay Green (FE2)

All race meetings have a sprint race of 50km legnth, and a feature race of 85 km length.

On 20th December 2020, we will run a TBO Endurance race, external to the championship. For that, we will do 6 hours of Aston North (AS7).

Restrictions have been set for the season, 6% intake for the FXO, and 2% for the XRT. We will also have success ballast from round 2 onwords.

Last edited by Jonathon.provost, Fri 11 Sep 2020, 15:53.

To enter the TBO Challenge 2020, make a post here giving your requested car number, LFS license name, your real name, your nationality, your car selection, and your team name. Separate each field with a /, no space between the text of the field and the /. You may use "TBA" for your car selection if you have yet to decide. Example:

42/dekojester/Jonathan Palmer/United States/RB4/New Dimension Racing

Any number 2-99 is free for selection. Number 1 is reserved for Ramon Blauwhoff (ChristijaNL), the champion of the 2010 TBO Challenge.

Signups are open NOW, and will close 2 hours and 5 minutes prior to each round, and not open again until 2 hours following each meeting's conclusion.

Licence Requirements for Drivers

No NDR Licence Grade limitation.
You will need a minumum of an S1 LFS License to participate.

Entries are tracked in the attached PDF. This PDF is updated at least once daily, when changes are necessary.

Numbers highlighted in orange are conflicted, and that entrant needs to change their number. They have been directly notified.

A car selection marked in Bold is to inform that the driver has appeared in that car in a session of the season, and must remain in that car or forfeit all points earned up to the change.

Last edited by dekojester, Wed 20 Apr 2022, 14:13.

Calendar of Events

1. Round 1 - Westhill National w/ Chicane - WE1X_W11 - 11 October 2020
   Sprint: 12 laps / Feature: 20 laps
   Clear Day, Low Wind
   
2. Round 2 - South City Chicane Route - SO6 - 25 October 2020
   Sprint: 18 laps / Feature: 30 laps
   Cloudy Sunset, Low Wind
   
3. Round 3 - Blackwood GP Reversed - BL1R - 8 November 2020
   Sprint: 16 laps / Feature: 26 laps
   Cloudy Afternoon, Low Wind
   
4. Round 4 - Rockingham ISSC Long - RO4 - 15 November 2020
   Sprint: 16 laps / Feature: 27 laps
   Clear Morning, Low Wind
   
5. Round 5 - Kyoto North - KY2X_K21 - 29 November 2020
   Sprint: 16 laps / Feature: 27 laps
   Cloudy Afternoon, Low Wind
   
6. Round 6 - Fern Bay Green - FE2 - 6th December 2020
   Sprint: 17 laps / Feature: 26 laps
   Clear Day, Low Wind
   
7. NON-CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTRound 0a - Aston North - AS7 - 20 December 2020
   6 hours
   Clear Day, Low Wind
   

Event Timetable - Round 1:

14:00 UTC Free Practice - 20 minutes
14:30 UTC Qualifying - 20 minutes
15:00 UTC Sprint Race
15:45 UTC Feature Race (or 10 minutes after conclusion of Sprint Race, whichever is later)


Event Timetable - Rounds 2-5:

14:00 UTC Pre-Qualifying (If Necessary)
15:00 UTC Free Practice - 20 minutes
15:30 UTC Qualifying - 20 minutes
16:00 UTC Sprint Race
16:45 UTC Feature Race (or 10 minutes after conclusion of Sprint Race, whichever is later)

Event Timetable - Rounds 6:

14:30 UTC Free Practice - 20 minutes
15:00 UTC Qualifying - 20 minutes
15:30 UTC Sprint Race
16:15 UTC Feature Race (or 10 minutes after conclusion of Sprint Race, whichever is later)

Event Timetable - Round 0a:

14:00 UTC Free Practice - 20 minutes
14:30 UTC Qualifying - 15 minutes (if necessary)
15:00 UTC Race - 6 hours

Every race broadcasted live by Sim Broadcasts: https://simbroadcasts.tv

Last edited by Jonathon.provost, Sun 6 Dec 2020, 15:08.

Round 9 Replays posted

Round 8 Official Results posted, Points after Round 8 posted.

We would like to thank those who have taken the survey thus far, the responses have been great. Keep them coming!

We are looking for input from any license level, so do not be afraid if you only have Demo or S1. We're looking for well-thought out responses, especially to the long form responses. The better information you can give us, the better we can shape future plans.

Remember, the survey closes at 23:59 UTC on Friday, 11 September 2020. Take the survey here!

Replays!

http://replays.newdimensionracing.com/mpr/OEC/2020/OEC2020_Round4_Qualifying.mpr
http://replays.newdimensionracing.com/mpr/OEC/2020/OEC2020_Round4_Race.mpr

Round 8 Provisional Results and Replays added to OP.

Please provide the following in your protest:

Session AND SERVER of Incident (Official Sessions for Round 7: Free Practice, Qualifying, Race; Servers: Main
Lap AND MPR timecode of incident (or session time or UTC Time of Day)
Car(s) involved
Location of Incident
Brief Description of Incident

Protests are due by 16:45 UTC on Sunday, 23 August 2020

Penalty Log
Free Practice

Qualifying

Race

Round 7 Official Results and Points after round 7 posted!

Round 7 Replays and provisional results available.

Please provide the following in your protest:

Session AND SERVER of Incident (Official Sessions for Round 7: Free Practice, Qualifying, Race; Servers: Main
Lap AND MPR timecode of incident (or session time or UTC Time of Day)
Car(s) involved
Location of Incident
Brief Description of Incident

Protests are due by 16:45 UTC on Sunday, 9 August 2020

Penalty Log
Free Practice

Qualifying

Race

Round 6 results available.

Points after Round 6 available.

OEC R3 Replays:
http://replays.newdimensionracing.com/mpr/OEC/2020/OEC2020_Round3_Qualifying.mpr
http://replays.newdimensionracing.com/mpr/OEC/2020/OEC2020_Round3_Race.mpr

Round 6 provisional results added to OP.

Round 6 replays posted.

Please provide the following in your protest:

Session AND SERVER of Incident (Official Sessions for Round 6: Free Practice, Qualifying, Race; Servers: Main
Lap AND MPR timecode of incident (or session time or UTC Time of Day)
Car(s) involved
Location of Incident
Brief Description of Incident

Protests are due by 16:45 UTC on Sunday, 26 July 2020

Penalty Log
Free Practice

Qualifying

Race

OEC R2 Replays:
http://replays.newdimensionracing.com/mpr/OEC/2020/OEC2020_Round2_Qualifying.mpr
http://replays.newdimensionracing.com/mpr/OEC/2020/OEC2020_Round2_Race.mpr