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Lotus 25 Cup

You got an invite from Mr. Chapman. It´s up to you, if you wanna take this opportunity.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new championship for our simracing enthusiasts: The THR Lotus 25 Cup. This event promises to be a thrilling experience for all participants, harking back to the golden age of Formula 1 with the legendary Lotus 25. Get ready to put your skills to the test in a series of six race weekends that will take you across some of the most iconic and challenging tracks in the simracing world.

The Revolutionary Racer: Lotus 25 (1960s): Embrace the groundbreaking Lotus 25! The first fully monocoque chassis in F1 doubled the preceiding Lotus 18's torsional rigidity while reducing weight at the same time. After Cooper's first mid-engined F1 car from 1958, Chapman's Lotus 25 monocoque embodied the second major engineering revolution of Formula 1. This car laid the chassis engineering foundation for all subsequent generations of Formula 1 cars in the quest for lighter, and faster machines.

The Challenge

The THR Lotus 25 Cup promises to be one of the most thrilling championships in our community’s history. With six diverse and challenging circuits, the stage is set for a season of intense and close racing action. So, polish your driving skills, fine-tune your setups, and get ready to compete in what will surely be an unforgettable series.

Registration

You have to register for each event (Saturday and Sunday) of the championship.
Normally the registration for the next race weekend opens the Monday before.

To be able to join the Qualifying and the race sessions, you have to register via these links:

Lotus 25 Cup
http://5.75.183.156:8772/championships?server=4


If so, then you can join the Qualifying with your car and skin immediately after registering.
In some cases it is necessary to wait for the next server restart, which occurs every 2 hours.
Only in rare cases you get the message "No slots available", then the Admins have to stop and restart the server.
Give us a short hint in #drivers chat in our Discord.

THR has changed the onboarding process:
https://thracing.de/2022/02/22/thr-changes-onboarding-process/
New community members need to have three ACSR races in the records to get permission to start in the Main Event Races on Sundays. To achieve this, they can participate in the wkdy races, the practice races on Saturday and the THR Academy events.
If you think you are experienced enough to directly start in the Main Event races, please fill out the form (also to be found by following above link) with verifiable references to fast-track your onboarding request.

Short term upcoming events

Saturday December 21, 2024

  • Tin Top (tbd) | Fun Event | tbd

    Saturday December 21, 2024   21:30
    9 hours from now

Sunday December 22, 2024

  • Tin Top (tbd) | Fun Event | tbd

    Sunday December 22, 2024   21:30
    1 day from now

Car

Lotus 25

The Lotus 25 launched the second technical revolution of Formula 1 racing with its innovative chassis design when it debuted in 1962. Crafted by the legendary motorsports innovator Colin Chapman, the genius of this groundbreaking vehicle lay in its monocoque construction, a departure from the traditional tubular space frame designs that dominated the racing scene. This approach involved fabricating the chassis as a single shell, utilizing aluminum sheets bonded and riveted for strength and rigidity. Not only did it reduce the chassis weight to half of what the preceiding Lotus 24 chassis had tipped the scales at, but this also tripled its torsional stiffness at the same time. This chassis was a huge leap forward, and offered unparalleled handling and responsiveness on the track.

Powered by a low-mounted 1.5 Liter Coventry Climax FWMV V8 engine that delivered just under 200 hp, the Lotus 25 proved to be a formidable and world-beating package. The mid-rear engine layout by Cooper had been the first technical revolution of F1 in 1958. Combining it with the groundbreaking monocoque chassis laid the foundation for the fundamental chassis design approach adhered to by every Grand Prix car ever since - although the choice of materials evolved in the meantime, of course.

The Lotus 25's design was as sleek as it was functional. Its narrow, cigar-shaped body and low profile minimized air resistance, allowing for higher speeds and better fuel efficiency. The driver was seated in a reclined position, further reducing the car's profile and aerodynamic drag. Every aspect of the Lotus 25's design was meticulously considered to optimize performance. Jim Clark, one of the most talented drivers of his era, was closely associated with the Lotus 25. Their partnership was legendary, with Clark and the Lotus 25 securing both titles of the 1963 Formula 1 World Championship in dominant fashion before finishing 3rd in 1964.

The Lotus 25's impact on Formula 1 was profound and lasting. Its success on the track proved the superiority of the monocoque chassis, leading to its widespread adoption in subsequent racing car designs. The principles pioneered by the Lotus 25 have influenced not only racing cars but also the design and construction of modern road vehicles. Today, the Lotus 25 is celebrated as a pivotal moment in motorsport history, embodying the spirit of innovation and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Its legacy is a testament to Colin Chapman's vision and the enduring appeal of Lotus's philosophy: "Simplify, then add lightness." The Lotus 25 remains a symbol of the transformative period in Formula 1, marking the dawn of a new era in racing car design.

Car Downloads:
The Lotus 25 is a Kunos cars.
Invisible TV Car [Download]

THR Skinpack

We have tons of beautiful custom skins from our members.
You can find the skins for the Kunos cars here:
https://thr.vacbot.cz/skinpacks/THR_Kunos_and_derived_skinpack.7z
And the skins for the Auto Union Type C and the McLaren MP4/6 here:
https://thr.vacbot.cz/skinpacks/THR_assorted_skinpack.7z

If you want to make your own skin and race it in THR races, have a look here:
https://thracing.de/community/custom-skins/

Tracks

1

Sandevoerde

Our championship kicks off at the beautiful coastal circuit of Sandevoerde. Known for its fast corners and undulating terrain, this track is a test of precision and bravery. The sweeping curves will demand everything from your Lotus 25 as you race towards the checkered flag.

2

Monaco

Next, we head to the streets of Monaco. The tight and twisty circuit requires maximum concentration, where the slightest mistake can lead to disaster. Mastering the hairpins and chicanes of Monte Carlo will be crucial for those aiming to take an early lead in the championship.

3

Aintree

The historic Aintree Circuit will take you back to the birthplace of British motorsport. A mix of fast straights and technical corners, this track will challenge your ability to maintain speed while navigating complex turns. Aintree is all about finding the right balance between aggression and control.

4

Zeltweg

The fourth race of the championship takes place at Zeltweg, a bumpy airfield circuit that offers a unique challenge unlike any other. Originally laid out on an airfield in Austria, this track is known for its rough surface and fast, sweeping corners. The bumps and uneven sections will test the stability and handling of your Lotus 25 to the limit, demanding precision and control as you navigate each lap.

5

Battenbergring

Prepare for one of the most challenging circuits in the simracing world—Battenbergring. This track combines tight corners with long, demanding sections that will push both car and driver to the limit. Precision and patience will be key to conquering this treacherous circuit.

6

Mexico

The championship finale takes us to Mexico, where the final race will determine the Lotus 25 Cup champion. The Mexican circuit is a perfect blend of speed and technical prowess, featuring long straights, fast curves, and tricky corners. Only the best will emerge victorious on this demanding track.


The track download links can be found here:
http://5.75.183.156:8772/tracks?server=4

Special Settings

Until 1982, they had no real pitstops in Formula 1 therefore we use the following settings.

  • Fuel Rate: 100%
  • Tyre Wear Rate: 100%
  • Damage Multiplier: 75%#
  • no mandatory pitstop
  • Pit Speed: no pit speed limit & disabled autolimiter
  • CSP Minimum Version: 0.1.77

Schedule

We try to stick to the dates given, but it may be that we postpone individual dates for various reasons.

The current THR schedule with detailed information on the individual events can be found here.
https://thracing.de/thr-schedule/
We recommend subscribing to this calendar.

Race Week Schedule

Practice Server / Testing

Server THR |1| THRacing | discord.me/THRacing hosts a looped training session.
(Qualifying 10 minutes, Race 20 minutes).
The sessions are meant to test the different cars on the upcoming tracks.
You can choose any available car and get a random skin after joining.

Qualifying

You can race qualifying laps from Monday to Sunday at any time, but you need to be registered.
THR |5| THRacing | discord.me/THRacing

(I will close the Qualifying when I have time on Sunday. So the end of Qualifying may vary on this day.
Please take this in account and don't race your laps just before the end.)

Only the best laps per driver from the servers will be used to create the starting grids.

An overview of the laptimes per driver can be found here:
http://5.75.183.156:8772/live-timing?server=4

Races

Saturday - Practice Races

Will be hosted on Server:
THR |3| THRacing | discord.me/THRacing

The starting grid for the practice races will be based on the qualifying which takes place just before these races.

  • Qualifying Session: 30 minutes
  • Training Race 1: 30 minutes
  • Training Race 2: 30 minutes (first 10 positions start in reversed order)

You can stay on the server between the sessions.

Sunday - Main Race

Will be hosted on Server:
THR |5| THRacing | discord.me/THRacing

Official race based on the qualifying laptimes driven during the week.

  • Practice Session: 30 minutes
  • Main Race: 60 minutes

You can stay on the server between the sessions.

Drivers Championship

To take in account that not every racer is able to race on every weekend, the worst results will be deleted.
So only 5 out of 6 weekends count for the championship.
They did similar back in the good old days.

Team Championship

If you like you can form a team of maximum 2 drivers and race against each other in a Team Championship.
Find a teammate and enter your team name during registration.

Rules

Read our rules page here:
https://thracing.de/rules/

Communication

Our main communication channel is our Discord Server.
Please follow:
https://discord.me/THRacing
Or just click the button in the right menu.

It is not mandatory, but recommended, that you join Voice Chat during Qualifying and Races.

Best wishes

We wish you some really good, intense and exciting races over the next weeks!

[THR]pitman