Location of each "pitstop" generally takes place in a centralized location where a driver in that area, hosts the event and the staff of the FFRL puts it all together.  The "Pitstops" done in each year are noted as the "years" just above this text.  Browsing through them will give you an idea of the FFRL and how this is just more than racing, it's the community.  In 2010, we have scheduled our next Pitstop back in Cleveland, Oh on August 7th and 8th.

FFRL 7th Annual Pitstop

August 7-8, 2010

1)   WELCOME TO 7^TH ANNUAL FFRL PITSTOP

a)    Appreciation to Doc and Pegleg for hosting this year’s Pitstop.  Our 2^nd time in Cleveland (2^nd Annual Pitstop)

b)    Location next year.

i)     Suggestion to Southern mid-states (Kentucky, Tennessee)

(1)  Rent Banquet room in hotel

ii)    Andrew offered but depends on parents’ permission (Kentucky)

c)    About your binder.

i)     Memo pads

ii)    Printed Setup Guide (new)

iii)   Magnum vs. Sportsman spreadsheet

2) TREASURY

a)    Current balance is -$146.23

i)     Does not include:

(1)  2010 Awards (approx 350)

(2)  2010 Award Shipping (approx 150)

(3)  2010 Pitstop supplies (?)

(4)  2010 Pitstop activities

(5)  RPM vms (30)

(6)  Monies returned for Race Inspector

b)    Planning on adding “monthly donators” to main page of website to show recognition.

c)    2010 Contributors

i)     Sidewall ($105 / monthly $15)

ii)    Sean (Magnum Green flag fund 65.50 current)

iii)   Duck (Sportsman Green flag fund 52.00 current)

iv)   Doc ($100)

d)    Sponsorship

(1)  Packages will be redone

(2)  Goal

(a)  Series awards

(b)  Financial backup

e)    FFRL will lose business status

i)     FFRL suffered loss for past 2 years.  Needs to show a profit for 3^rd year.

3)   FFRL WEBSITE

a)    Track Updates

i)     Started updating track info database which includes results from previous years for driver research. 

(1)  Template done

(2)  Attempting to update as season progresses

b)    Live Leader Board to be ‘reworked’ for FFRL style and colors.

c)    Chat room.

i)     Need to re-add for awards ceremony

(1)  Find different add-on mod

(2)  Previous chat room was removed from web-hosting company due to strain on mysql databases

d)    Application

i)     To be updated for 2011 season.

ii)    Change ‘rules’ questions

e)    Car Files

i)     Will continue to upload .car files for direct download into series.

f)    ROTY and IP

i)     Keeping general page with totals

ii)    Adding link to full page of my worksheet so drivers can see a full report throughout the year.

g)    VMS

i)     Manual has been redone 3 times.  Need final copy on website when complete

ii)    Add geographical maps to site and application for starting team location

iii)   Add financial stats to site for teams and drivers

h)    Blogs

i)     Team Blogs

(1)  ONLY 2 teams are taking advantage of the system.

(a)  Boreal Motorsports and Racing Enterprises – links to their sites are on the main page of the website.

(2)  Will add links to facebook Team pages

(3)  Inactive members/teams will have their blogs removed

(4)  Blogs are available upon request to multi-car team owners and single man operations.

ii)    Idea with blogs was to remove the ‘team forums’ from the FFRL forum community.  Keeping due to easier communication.

i)     Championship History

i)     History of drivers achievements to be hopefully complete (link broken)

j)     FFRL Drivers page may either be removed or done. (link broken)

k)    10^th Anniversary

i)     Logo to be redone to show 10^th Anniversary status.

(1)  Change web colors to red, gray, black, and white?

1)   FFRL STOREFRONT

a)    A 2011 Merchandise Site WILL be done.

i)     Merchandise to include 10^th Anniversary logo

(1)  Cups, mugs, apparel, embroidered shirts and hats, bags, mousepads

b)    Calendars

i)     A 2011 Calendar will be done with the 2009 format

(1)  Different colors (red, gray, black, and white)

(2)  Waiting for “track event names” from drivers causes too much delay in start.  Will resort to possibly naming the events to the 2010 Sprint/Nationwide/Camping World Series event names.

ii)    Will have scheduled printed directly on Calendar days

iii)   Will include birthdays for active drivers

iv)   Active drivers will have stats displayed

v)    Will remain as 11 x 17 size. (folds out to 22 x 17)

vi)   Our biggest seller and financial help to the FFRL.

c)    Adding “Photo Sculptures” to storefront

i)     Drivers car on wooden base

(1)  Rendered version

(2)  Done on request with samples shown

(3)  2x3 is about $15.  A 5x7 is about $27.

1)   FORUMS

a)    Overhaul of forums

i)     Easier structure, location of topics

ii)    Feel that drivers do not keep up due to overwhelming of topics

b)    Inactive/Active members

i)     Inactive members will have privileges changed to not allow them to see specific FFRL connection info and passwords.

c)    Section dedicated to “I’m in the FFRL now…. Now what?”

i)     Things they need to do in order to be up to date and ready to log in.

1)   NEWSLETTER

a)    Starting at end of August for next issue to include Pitstop photos and quick review.

b)    Most likely a quarterly newsletter.

i)     We usually have enough info to fill it monthly, but due to costs cannot provide.

ii)    Was suggested to mail quarterly and then post monthly in .pdf format.

(1)  Time constraint

c)    Stubbs in charge of “featured driver”

i)     Next driver feature is ready for input.

d)    Costs of newsletter include postage, paper, and toner.

i)     Mailed to US and Canada only.

1)   SERVER

i)     Offered to add ‘other game’ in for members of the FFRL.

(1)  None used.

(2)  Maybe just stick with putting up something like “Battlefield 2”.

1)   ROSTER

a)    Series Averages

i)     Magnum = 11.1 (16.2 in 2009)

ii)    Sportsman = 15.1 (18.3 in 2009)

iii)   Diamond = 13.8 (15.1 in 2009)

iv)   Extreme = 13 (7.9 in 2009)

b)    Separating “driver experience” in the 2 main Cup Series resulted in less participation throughout the league.

i)     Removing

ii)    See changes to Cup Series for 2011.

c)    Continue with drivers who are inactive at the start of the “Chase”, are not permitted to re-activate in that series.

i)     New drivers not permitted to enter series at Chase launch.

d)    Advertisement across the five main community forums.

i)     Did not do for 2010 start of season

ii)    Did on 3 for Extreme Series

e)    Driver follow up not happening

i)     Drivers missing 3 races are supposed to be contacted for update.

ii)    After 6^th, driver is inactive

(1)  Car number released at start of Chase.

f)    All Series

i)     Rosters drop in last quarter of racing.

(1)  Thursday Night Series points need attention.

(2)  What is preventing others to continue racing especially in the 2 main Cup Series?

(a)  Suggestions?

1)   ADMINISTRATION

a)    Heartfelt thanks to Bone-Driver, Sidewall, Billy and Ruger for their time and dedication in helping administrate the races.  And a ‘thanks’ to Stubbs for his time with tasks assigned to him.

i)     Ruger is now inactive as an administrator due to personal life issues.

ii)    Sean has shown interest in ‘admin’ duties for 2011.

b)    From Sept till December, Savina may be unavaialbe

i)     Bone, Sidewall, Duck admin solo?

c)    Race Admin breakdown for 2011 season is yet determined.

d)    Recap of Admin duties

i)     Must save replay after race.

ii)    Quickly review incidents within 2 laps of race.

iii)   Review race IP’s with Savina after race.

iv)   Understanding of server commands.

v)    Must be forum active or at least know how to use the forums

vi)   Ability to handle grievances within a 24 hour period

vii)  Logged in at 8:00-8:10 pm EST at latest.

1)     MAGNUM .vs. SPORTSMAN

a)    Better series per driver/laps/caution ratio

i)     See “magnum vs. sportsman” worksheet

(1)  As of Chicagoland

(a)  Magnum averages 5 cautions per race

(i)   10 in 2009

(ii)  Problem tracks in 09 (Cali, Bristol, Darlington, New Hamp) were replaced in 2010 season with better results.

(b)  Sportsman averages 8 cautions per race

(i)   8 average in 2009

(ii)  Problem tracks in 09 (Cali, Bristol, New Hamp) were replaced with better results.

(c)  Improvements on caution percentage are expected to improve in 2011 season with changes to series.

b)    For 1^st time ever, the Magnum Series is on top when it comes to the least amount of cautions per driver/laps.

(1)  Better division will:

(a)  Pick the Mod.

(b)  Qualify for event.

(i)   All others must forfeit qualifying attempts.

c)    Eight Bowl track to be used for Ceremony.

1)     GOOD HANDS AWARD / DRIVER RATING

a)    Continues to be a positive outlook for drivers.

b)    Driver’s jelly/name will continue on main page of website.

c)    Revamp of formula used.

i)     Current portrays false identification.

(1)  Ex. Driver A races all year with perfect 10.  While Driver B races 1 race with perfect 10.  Site shows both.

(2)  Driver who runs 100% race without cautions gains same fame as driver who runs only 20% of race without cautions.

ii)    New Formula should include:

(1)  Amount of races participated in

(2)  Amount of laps driver completed

(3)  Final finishing position of race compared to qualifying start.

iii)   May have unlimited cap

iv)   New Formula should not:

(1)  Penalize drivers for non-participation

v)    Possible look into Sierra’s rating formula

(1)  Sierra awards points for finishing in front of a higher rated opponent.

(a)  May be too difficult to include

d)    If “tie” drivers with most races, wins, top 5’s wins.

e)    Awards

i)     Both major Cup Series

ii)    Thursday Series

(1)  Each will consist of approx 18 races.

f)    Will reset after each season

1)     2011 SPORTSMAN CUP SERIES

a)    COT mod expected out by Superspeedway.net

i)     Pics of the new COT Mustang are out.

b)    Improved racing

i)     All Setups will be reworked by selected drivers.

(1)  Stability, not speed, is more preferred.

(2)  Improved tire wear.

ii)    To be named “FFRL TrackName”

(1)  SHOULD be able to download 1 file to have extracted in all tracks.

iii)   Last 5 races of 2010 season may have these setups implemented.

c)    Sportsman Chase for the Cup may be altered to fit the new rules being implemented by Nascar.

i)     Pending on modification to Chase

ii)    Amendments may be added to fit FFRL.

iii)   May alter awards.

1)     2011 MAGNUM CUP SERIES

a)    Magnum Cup Series moved to RFactor

i)     Using VHR Mod.

(1)  AI’s are not recommended for practice races.

ii)    FIXED setups in the first year.

iii)   Encourage testing with FFRL Server

(1)  Testing different setups.

(2)  With 1^st year “fixed”, may change Rfactor practice sessions to all tracks being fixed for further study of setups.

iv)   Automatically enforces “lucky dog”

v)    Automatically enforces “green, white, checkered”

vi)   FFRL Rules and Policies will still apply.

(1)  Starts and restarts.

vii)  May alter starting times for each race.

(1)  Practice, Qualifying, and Race at different times

(a)  Has different grip levels and track temperatures.

b)    Move to Rfactor will/may increase participation in both series.

i)     New drivers to FFRL

ii)    All FFRL members can race in ALL series.

c)    Penalties in Rfactor are more descriptive to prevent drivers from not hearing the spotter.

i)     Flags are shown on upper-left of screen to notify of what penalty it is.

d)    Rfactor has a ‘built-in’ anti-cheat to prevent tire swaps and 3^rd party programs.

e)    Administration

i)     With some actions automatically implemented, possible 1 admin is needed. (not 2)

f)    Continue with “Impound races”

i)     Superspeedway to run “fixed” setups

(1)  Talladega and Daytona even after 1^st year.

g)    Qualifying

i)     Continued requirement

(1)  Drivers should qualify to enter the race and post a time.

1)   2011 DIAMOND SERIES

a)    Continues with N2003 software and NCTS09 Mod.

b)    Will continue with 18 week schedule.

i)     Change a few tracks?

(1)  Continuing same format does not require additional downloads.

(a)  Tracks already done.

c)    Improved racing

i)     Like Sportsman, all setups will be reworked for the Diamond Series by selected individuals.

d)    Continue with Realistic Damage or move to Moderate?

e)    Point System

i)     Will continue with Thursday Night points system.

(1)  May be altered to improve competition.

1)     2011 REPLACING THE EXTREME SERIES

a)    2^nd Thursday night series to run Rfactor software.

b)    Continue with 18 week schedule.

c)    Series voted in must use Fixed setups the first year of Rfactor

d)    Mod choices:

i)     IZOD Indy mod (preferred)

ii)    Dirt Ovals

iii)   Legend cars Series

iv)   Sprint Cars (dirt/asphault)

v)    F1 Road Racing

vi)   Latemodels

vii)  Off-road racing

e)    Series changed yearly by voting procedure.

f)    Race lengths based on mod voted in.

1)     2011 “YOUNG GUNS” SERIES

a)    For children ages 6-13

b)    To be scheduled once a month starting in February after the Daytona’s.

i)     Starting times 2pm roughly with 1 hour of practice.

ii)    Races figured at 15-25%

iii)   Saturday races? (sun church, tue school work)

c)    Arcade style format

i)     To sway from ringers

d)    Mod and Tracks

i)     Original CUP mod

ii)    Original Tracks (original setups are based on those tracks for arcade)

e)    Damage Off

f)    Cautions Off

g)    2 or more possible AI opponents

h)    Connect through IP

i)     Race Inspector not required

i)     Adult presence is recommended

j)     Total of 10 races for year.

k)    Member status

i)     Children are not required to join the FFRL community

ii)    All inquiries/contacts will be done via email including server connection information.

l)     Small award may be given to the child as recognition.

1)     2011 “10^TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY SERIES”

a)    10 Races to represent 10 years.

i)     Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday schedule?

ii)    Bye week fill in? (would be Mon and Wed)

b)    To include 1 race in each Series the FFRL has ran in 10 years.

i)     Uses the N2003 Software

ii)    Requires different mod downloads for each race.

iii)   Each race will reflect how that series ran in that year

c)    Series Includes:

i)     Original CUP mod (at original track.  Ex. The Rock.)

ii)    Original GNS mod (at original track)

iii)   Original CTS mod (at original track)

iv)   Aero88

v)    IROC

vi)   1970 Mod (at 1970’s track)

vii)  PTA Mod (at first Extreme Series track)

viii)   Sprint Cup Mod

ix)     Nationwide Mod

x)    Current Truck Series Mod

d)    All setups are FIXED except “Sprint Cup Mod”

e)    ONLY drivers who have raced a full CUP or SERIES with the FFRL from 2001-2010 may enter this series.

i)     Not open to those NEW to the FFRL

ii)    Not open to those who have raced only a partial schedule (under 80%)

f)    Will attempt to locate OLD car files for the mods used and have them available for download.

g)    Awards:

i)     Winner of Series earns the BIGGEST Trophy we have ever given.

ii)    1 driver in Series is going to win a CASH (or PRIZE) award

(1)  Must have raced 90% of schedule

(2)  Recipient will be chosen by sponsor of series.

(a)  At end of series, the sponsor will be asked to randomly choose a finishing position.

(i)   Possibly filmed for verification

(3)  Duck cannot win the cash award.

h)    Idea was given by Lucky Dog.

1)     2011 FFRL SPECIAL EVENTS

a)    Difficulty sets in with using two different software packages.

i)     Do not want to force drivers to purchase Rfactor.

(1)  Intending on splitting the “special events”

b)    FFRL Daytona 500

i)     Using N2003 Software with Sportsman Cup Mod.

ii)    1^st annual run was a success

iii)   Fixed setup continues

iv)   May move from realistic to moderate

v)    Keeping 100% run

c)    FFRL Shootout

i)     Possibly Drop due to overwhelming races at Daytona.

(1)  Opinions?

(2)  If we keep, N2003 software using Sportsman Cup Mod.

d)    FFRL ALL-STAR Challenge

i)     Using RFactor software

(1)  Only applies to Magnum Cup Series

(2)  The FFRL OPEN will continue but also move to only include Magnum Cup Series.

ii)    Continue with Expert Setup forced

iii)   Continue “secret ballot” vote for entry into the Challenge

iv)   The FFRL OPEN and CHALLENGE will continue to run on two different nights.

e)    FFRL INDY 500

i)     Keep at N2003 or switch to Rfactor?

ii)    3^rd running in 2010 had improved racing but low turnout.

f)    FFRL Rookie of the Year Challenge

i)     Unchanged in 2011.

(1)  With Rfactor, new drivers to the league/series will be able to compete in the ROTY Challenge.

(2)  Current/Past Magnum Drivers will not be eligible even though it’s new software.

g)    FFRL Chase for the Cup

i)     Possible changes to format PENDING on the decisions by Nascar.

(1)  May require amendments to fit FFRL

(a)  Will be thoroughly thought of and discussed by FFRL Administration staff for 2011 seasons.

(b)  If time allows, will bring discussion to the league as a whole.  If no time allows, admin decisions will be final for years run.

1)     RULE CHANGES / UPDATES / POLICIES

a)    Amendments to be added:

i)     Road Course – Single file starts

ii)    Magnum Series – Must Qualify

iii)   48 hour grace period for IP Contest (rule 5.12.6)

iv)   Starts/restarts – Drivers to remain in their lane till exit of turn 2.

v)    Lucky Dog needs re-written and looked at.

b)    2010 Changes that were implemented.

i)     “No passing until backstretch”

(1)  Successful in greatly reducing IP’s and allowing racing.

ii)     “10 laps to go… lapped cars to pit & permitted passing”

(1)  With all cars pitting that are a lap down, allowed the leaders to race without obstacles on the track.

(2)  Permitted passing caught several off guard at first but everyone seemed to get the hang of it later on.  A few cautions were generated, but not overwhelming like the past.

iii)    “Black Flags”

(1)  The following details were implemented in 2010 but not really entered into the rules for driver awareness.  Drivers still continue to ask even though they are flagged for passing entering pits, etc..

(2)  No longer will be removed UNLESS:

(a)  A situation occurs under the start of the race

(b)  Driver receiving Lucky Dog is forced to be in front of another driver on start

(c)  EOLL circumstances

(d)  Special circumstances that warrant a removal

(e)  An accident at the start/finish where drives are permitted to pass a damaged/off-paced car

(3)  Issued for:

(a)  Lapped cars not pitting within 10 to go

(b)  Reckless driving that causes damage while pacing or under caution

(c)  Jumping starts and restarts

iv)   “Not permitted to use the apron under race conditions.”

(1)  Has provided safer racing conditions.

c)    Incident Point

i)     2010 Changes to the IP system seem to work.

(1)  No modifications needed.

ii)    Contesting IP’s.

(1)  Rule has made an affect to some that attempt to argue regularly even though they admit they are at fault.

(a)  Records are not being kept.

(2)  A score card of IP Contest records should be made available and updated each time a contest is made about an IP.  Recommendations: Forum Board sticky thread under series.

iii)   “Contact under pacing” reworded.

(a)  Present: “Turning, or an aggressive contact, without causing damage = 1.5 pts (+ EOLL penalty)”

(i)   Change: “Contact that disrupts the pacing environment for a driver or the field that does not cause damage” = 1.5 (+EOLL Penalty)

(b)  Present: “Aggressive contact causing contact = 2.5 pts (+ BF)”

(i)   Change: “ANY Aggressive contact that causes damage to other drivers other than your own.” = 2.5 pts (+BF Penalty)

d)    NEW – Race Ending Incidents

i)     If an incident takes place at the end of the race whereas drivers will not have enough laps to follow through with the IP penalty, the finishing order at that time will stand with IP’s awarded after the race.

(1)  Ex: Driver in 3^rd position causes an incident to the 2^nd place driver.  The 3^rd place driver will finish in 3^rd or 2^nd if the case may be.  Currently, we have dropped his/her finishing to tail end of lead lap.  Doing so contradicts the “official results” will stand.

e)    NEW – After race penalties

i)     Penalties occurred after the race will NOT alter a driver’s official finishing positions.

(1)  Penalties will be applied by championship points.

(a)  EX: Winner of race jumps the start on a 1 lap shootout.

(i)   Should there be a set amount of points fined?  (40pts?)

(ii)  Or should the driver take points from the position he/she would have finished in if the penalty was enforced with enough green laps left?

f)    During Race Incident Penalties

i)     Current:  If an incident occurs during the race, the administration staff has 2 laps to determine fault.  The driver is notified and then forced to pit 3^rd time by.

(1)  Has caused “attitude” problems on the track and on voice chat

(2)  Drivers have retired from the race.

ii)    Suggestion:

(1)  No determination of fault during race.  Drivers involved in an incident, BOTH drivers pit 2^nd time by (not 3^rd).  In most circumstances, the one who is wrecked is NOT at fault and has to pit to repair damage.  In this suggestion, it would make the other pit as well.

(2)  IP’s are re-examined after the race to allow a longer review period and discussion.

g)    Thursday Night Series Points

i)     Interest has been noted to make this series more competitive in points.

ii)    Current Point System

(1)  1^st = 10 pts

(2)  2^nd = 9 pts…

(3)  10^th + = 1 pt

(4)  Pole = 1pt

(5)  Highest Climber = 1 pt

(6)  Lead 1 lap = 1 pt

iii)   Suggested

(1)  Must qualify in order to get Highest Climber (Andrew)

(a)  Cannot prove “attempt” in qualifying.  Driver can still “sit” on a slow pole.

(2)  Invert starting lineup. Put leader of points and pole sitter to back of starting field. (Sean)

(a)  Ummm… no.  Sorry Sean.  I can’t see forcing the admins to concentrate on clearing black flags when they should be watching the field.

(3)  Winning driver of race cannot qualify in the next race if bonus points are still given for pole position. (Duck)

(a)  Not quite sure I like this one.

(4)  Remove bonus points for pole, highest climber (Duck)

(a)  Brilliant!  LOL

iv)   Provisional Points are just 1 point.

v)    Any other suggestions to improve the competition value in this series?

h)    “Lucky Dog” modification for N2003

i)     If driver is involved in the wreck, they are not eligible for the free pass.  The free pass is then given to the next driver in line.

(1)  Against Nascar rules

ii)    The driver eligible for the free pass is instructed to pit 2^nd or 3^rd time around.

(1)  Current: Drivers have to count laps and the admins watch the driver to verify then give the driver the lap back at the start.

(2)  Attempted to “pass the pace” solo in game and was getting various results which included having to clear black flags twice.

iii)   Issue with Lucky Dog Rule:

(1)  Driver “A” is Lucky Dog and there are 4 others a lap down.  Driver “A” pits 3^rd time by BUT does a drive through.  The other 3 pit on the 3^rd time by and get service.  Driver “A” is supposed to line up at the tail edge of the lead lap BUT the 3 who exit the pits after “A” are told to stay behind not allowing them to line up on the inside.

(a)  Possible force Lucky Dog driver to wait in pit road till all cars are clear.

(b)  Possible to force driver to “speed” through pit road

(i)   May cause situations

i)     Wave Around

i)     Was suggested (Joey) that we implement a “wave around” rule to drivers who are a lap down but do not pit therefore their position would be in front of the race leaders when the race goes green.

(1)  Could deter accidents from happening when the field behind is on fresh tires and on the lead lap.

(a)  Those getting the “wave around” are NOT permitted to pit.

(i)   Must be watched

(2)  Problems:

(a)  Admins would have to clear black flags on the start as well as giving the lucky dog and watching starts through turn 1 and 2.

j)     EOLL

i)     Drivers “EOLL” need to stay on the left side (apron side) of the track prior to the lap before green as a visual notification for signaling approaching drivers to pass.

k)    Late Hits

i)     Drivers who perform late hits after the caution comes out are already penalized with a minimum of 1.5 IP’s or equal to that of the incident. 

(1)  Should drivers also be forced to pit 3^rd time by?

1)     FFRL OVERALL

a)    Tracks

i)     Sportsman and Diamond will have new setups made for each track.

ii)    With all tracks done for Sportsman and Diamond Series, a one file download update can be applied to all tracks at the same time.

iii)   Problem tracks:

(1)  Daytona Day and Night needs fixed due to flag for hitting the grass. (revamped edition)

b)    Event Names

i)     Current: Drivers who have won an event in any series can choose to have up to 2 track event names that reflect their sponsor.

(1)  Wish to withdrawal the option.  Delay from drivers in response delays scheduling and working on calendars.

(2)  Revert to 2010 Nascar naming schedule?

ii)    VMS – Drivers could purchase up to 2 event names per series to have sponsored using VMS funds.

1)     THE FFRL VMS

a)    Went gold in the 2010 season.

b)    Not fully updated nor accessible on website

i)     Too many personal modifications to ‘finalize’.

ii)    Expecting finished copy by end of season.

c)    Contracts

i)     Drivers must have a contract for EVERY series that they race in.

ii)    For drivers who are single teams, on the league application, there will be a position where they can enter their salary percentage.

iii)   Multi-driver teams, the owner of that team must have contracts for each driver and directed to the league director.

iv)   Contract forms

(1)  Intentions are to have the contracts on our website using hidden email addy’s to submit the application to drivers without having to copy/paste the application from the forums.

d)    Storefront

i)     Intentions are to put together a virtual store front where drivers can purchase items from the VMS on our website.

(1)  Would include:

(a)  Track event names

(b)  Setups

(c)  Paint Templates

(d)  Ability to run special events

(e)  IP buy back’s

(f)  Additional car files

(g)  Team upgrades

e)    Team Points

i)     Teams are recognized as a group of drivers working together and the team that works together the hardest will be recognized by a points system.  The winning team OWNER in each of the 2 main CUP series, will be rewarded at year end and then offered an opportunity for that team owner to purchase awards for their drivers when the FFRL makes their order at year end. 

ii)    Points are averaged based on the team’s performance per race.

(1)  1^st = 4 pts

(2)  2^nd – 3^rd = 3 pts

(3)  4^th – 5^th = 2 pts

(4)  6^th – 10^th = 1 pt

f)    Penalties and Fines

i)     NO-SHOW

(1)  Drivers posting in the provisional threads are excused from occurring penalties and fines to themselves and the team.

(2)  Drivers not posting

(a)  Team pays for travel costs, shop costs, and entry fees for the event

(b)  Driver is fined $25,000-$40,000 to cover owner costs

ii)    Rule Violations

(1)  Rule Violations will bring fines to both driver and team owner.  Fines for rule violations vary.

1)   OFF-SEASON

a)    Awards ceremony to take place on December 8^th, Wednesday at 8pm EST.

i)     Fun race to take place following

ii)    Within the week, awards will be shipped out.

b)    Following Awards ceremony, roughly two week bye for rest.

i)     Practice and testing to begin on December 27th, Monday for once a week.

c)    Practice races in off-season will be shorter.

d)    Two weeks prior to season start, all Series will be running practice at set setup.

e)    One week prior to season start, OPEN servers will be closed.

f)    All drivers will need to submit an application for the new 2011 year to keep track of Series Entries and update personal information.

1)   SEASON 9, 2010

a)    Season starts in February 2011.

24)   CLOSE MEETING