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RETRO CUP 26
RETRO CUP 26

RETRO CUP gears up for ROUND 2 on MONDAY!




Not even the time to breath from a DRAMATIC, action packed first round of the season that it's to race again in Retro Cup, for the Round 2 of 2026!

And this is going to be a very special round for the series: racing on a brand new layout created for the occasion, next monday's race is going to be another stress test for the drivers and the cars of the championship.

AutoCross Retro here, and is awaiting for Glory: a 4.2 kilometers track, 17 corners, and every meter of this course is a challenge!

This track have it all: from a monster 900 mstraight to big braking zones and passing opportunities, with multiple lines possible, combined with a FULL GAS backstraight section with chicanes and bends that will require SKILL and COURAGE to be dominated.

Exactly what we're seeking from the Retro Cup Champions: are you up for this incredible challenge?

In the meantime, jump onboard for a track guide around Autocross Retro!









EVENT TIMETABLE

Monday, September 28th

QP (60 min) || 17:00 UTC / 19:00 CEST
RACE (52 laps - 90 minutes) || 18:10 UTC / 20:10 CEST


Light Conditions change: Dusk > Evening





Relive the first round of the season in Westhill North RGA







CLASSES, CARS AND BOP

5 classes of veichles available!
Pick one car, pick one class and fight for the championship win!



Prototype 1

Ferrenzi

no restrictions



Prototype 2

Wessex74sp
Beta 11 F12

Beta: 11% engine restriction


Group 5

Fend Musting Pro

no restrictions


Group 4

BVR N1 PROCAR

no restrictions


Road

Poscher 595
Piran Firefly 300

Poscher: 10% engine restriction / ABS forced off / 40 kg ballast








SPECIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP RULES



- NO SIGN-UP NEEDED, the events are open!

Server will be PASSWORD PROTECTED 20 minutes before the qualifying ends, to avoid late inexperienced entrants.


- WHERE I CAN FIND THE PASS?

The server password will be published both on Race Green Discord and here on the race thread.


- PITS ARE NOT MANDATORY

Pit Stops are not mandatory in this championship, but you may still need to pit during the races, for tyre changes, fuel or damage.


- CLASSIC LE MANS STARTS

A tradition of the championship: to celebrate the classic endurance races, the race starts are in classic Le Mans Style.
This means: the grid is set on a oblique line along the S/F, with start slots angled around 45°.


- RACE ALONE OR WITH A TEAMMATE!

In the spirit of Classic Endurance racing, sharing the duty also plays an important part.
This year, you can take the races alone or with one team-mate, changing drivers at the pit-stop!

Racing with a team-mate is set to be more encouraged this season, as both drivers will get full points in the drivers standings, if they share the driving time properly.

However, very important: both drivers MUST compete at least 40% race distance.

Example: This Race is 47 laps -> 40% of 47 > 19 laps of minimum race distance for each driver.

IF NOT respected, the driver who raced for the shortest time, will receive half points.



- YOU CAN REJOIN AFTER A CRASH OR A DISCONNECTION!


Re-joining is allowed after crashes or disconnections!

But you'll have to wait 1 MINUTE as a spectator, before re-entering the race.

You'll see a Countdown appearing when you spectate during the race, that will help you understand better when you can rejoin the track!

If this re-joining time is not respected, the driver will be DQ from the final results.



- MID RACE JOIN IS NOT ALLOWED

Mid race join from people who didn't qualified, is not allowed



- CAR CHANGE BETWEEN QUALI AND RACE IS NOT ALLOWED

Tactical change between Quali & Race is not allowed.
If happen, the driver will be DSQ from results

You MUST race with the car you've done your best time with in qualifying.



General Racing Rules


Spoiler - click to reveal

We will not make a mile long rule book that noone will read completely anyway,so we will rely on common sence of competitors to behave and follow the basic Rules of Clean Racing. There will not be an admin in server who will specifically observe drivers' behaviour during the race,so any action will be made only after protest while all retirements will be investigated automatically. If any incidents reported/protested,we will take individual approach to each of them to decide best fair resolution or punishment if needed.

Basic guidelines as a reminder:
> Blue flag - you may not deny/block a passing manouvre of laping car and try a repass right after it. In qualification it means - stay off racing line and don't disturb drivers on hotlap.
> Shortcuts - 2 wheels on track at all times. Track is mostly marked by white lines,while also curbs count towards track. Overtaking outside track limits counts as illegal and will be penalized in case of a protest.
> Contacts - have to be avoided at all costs as always. Lap 1 contacts could be investigated and result in penalties.
> Pit exit - pit exit lines will have to be respected - drivers may not cross the pit exit line with more than 2 wheels and have to make way for cars racing at full speed. Failing to comply with this rule will award them with 10s penalty,while causing incidents will result in bigger penalty. Pit entry lines will not be monitored,they serve just as guidelines.
> Chatting - it's not completely outruled,but still drivers are expected to concentrate on racing. In case of too much chatting while ignoring messages asking to cease chatting,a penalty may be given. In case of any abusive/offensive language a penalty will be given! Any in server present observers/spectators are not allowed to chat at all during race session!
> Lags - if there are any connection issues,driver will be asked to improve (close internet using programs). If driver will be considered as dangerous due to unstable connection and high ping,he will not be allowed to participate at the current round.
> Hacks/cheats - if used,you will not race with us. Ever. As simple as that.

Possible penalties:
> WARNING - any minor infraction that needs to be noted without penalty. Warned driver might receive bigger penalty for other infractions.
> 10s added to finish time - minor infractions,like illegal passing,pit exit line violation,too much chatting.
> 30s added to finish time - medium infractions,like causing avoidable incident[s] without serious consequences,illegal passing.
> 60s added to finish time (1 lap penalty in rounds 2 and 3) - medium infractions,like causing avoidable incident[s] with consequences to other drivers (like damage,multiple position loss) or unsportsmanlike behaviour.
> Disqualification for 1 or more rounds - heavy infractions,multiple incidents,unsportsmanlike behaviour. After serving disqualification,driver will automatically carry a "warning" for the rest of season.
> Series exclusion (including ban for any other events run under Race Green Events control) - serious infractions like intentional/revenge wrecking,event sabotage and any other malicious act.





CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS AFTER 1 ROUND

The Season is just at its beginning, but already some major plot twists took place in most of the classes, and some interesting storylines are developing!

For example, 2025 LMP1 Champion Thehemuli will have to bounce back in Autocross Retro after Round 1's nightmary-ish race, and try to cut back the gap to S.Martin!
Also the LFS superstar GABOR is rumored to take part in the LMP1 class this round, providing even more talking points!

LMP2 battle will get even more intense after a brilliant debut in Westhill North RGA, with a few new entries that should bring the challenge to Mazdarati, and we expect more cars to join the Group 5 field!

Group 4 should bring us another cracking race after a box office Westhill debut, can anyone stop [TC-R] Adam?

And finally, Road Class: YES Trespasser will have to defend his lead from the attack of Madjester, who looked super strong in practice.



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