Season 8

Hello IFCA alumni, that's right, we are preparing for Season 8 already!  We are always about a season out to prepare for the following season is why.  I know most of you here understand that a lot of care and development goes into an official IFCA season.  We do this so that you the competitor can have an exciting, fair, and fun time racing.  We also do it so that things are well organized and as seamless as possible. 

We are currently in the testing phase and our direction is towards late-model Trans-Am cars this time.  We will know more in a couple of weeks.  In the meantime enjoy a lap around my home track here in Minnesota, BIR (Brainerd International Raceway) [formerly "Donnybrooke" back in the day].  It is one of the few real tracks not in any sim.

Take a minute to read the latest update on Season 8 here:
https://ifca.forumotion.com/t6739-season-8-of-the-forza-masters

To make things a little more tricky and promote a diverse grid, we are going to offer a manufacturer points incentive for the first time ever.  Pick a popular MOPAR product for example, and you will have to give up -.2 points per race or a total of 1 whole point on the season.  Pick a less popular car like the Alfa or VW and you will gain +.75 points each round or a total of 3 points on the season.  This is a maximum points swing of 4 between the two.   If you pick a Pontiac or Ford product no fractional points are given or taken in comparison. This should give everyone pause to strategize and cleverly calculate what car might produce the best season points results for them.

The scale looks like this:

CARS	Points per race adjustment
1968 Dodge Dart	-.20
1970 Dodge Challenger	-.20
1971 Plymouth Cuda	-.20
1969 Dodge Charger R/T	-.20
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona	-.20
1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee	-.20
1971 Plymouth GTX	-.20
1967 Dodge Coronet W023	-.20
1970 AMC Rebel Machine	-.20
1971 AMC Javelin	-.20
1969 Chevrolet Camaro	-.15
1966 Chevrolet Nova SS	-.15
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 SS	-.15
1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427	-.15
1970 Chevrolet Camaro	-.15
1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1	-.15
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS	-.15
1971 Chevrolet Vega GT	-.15
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28	-.15
1973 Pontiac Firebird	0
1969 Pontiac Firebird	0
1969 Pontiac GTO Judge	0
1965 Pontiac GTO	0
1977 Pontiac Firebird	0
1969 Ford Mustang	0
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1	0
1965 Ford Mustang	0
1973 Ford Capri RS3100	0
1970 Mercury Cougar	0
1973 Porsche 911 RS	+15
1970 Porsche 914/6	+15
1977 Aston Martin Vantage	+15
1961 Jaguar E-Type	+.30
1969 Oldsmobile 442	+.30
1970 Buick GSX	+.30
1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4	+.30
1969 Nissan Z432	+.50
1973 BMW 2002 Turbo	+.50
1965 Alfa Romeo GTA	+.75
1963 VW Beetle	+.75

Tracks for Season 8 are as follows:

Sept 11th 
Mugello short

Sept 18th 
Lime Rock

Sept 25th 
Sebring

Oct 2nd 
Hockenheim GP

Oct 9th 
Road Atlanta

Yes, both races will be like two separate mini-races with their own track lap records, practice laps, and bonuses.  The only connection between the two classes is the combined finishing order that is averaged for season points totals.

It's slightly more work on my part but because each round is at the same track for both classes it's not too difficult to keep track of.  Should be good fun and interesting to see how drivers differ from one class to the other.

GTDon2 wrote:Yes, both races will be like two separate mini-races with their own track lap records, practice laps, and bonuses.  The only connection between the two classes is the combined finishing order that is averaged for season points totals.

It's slightly more work on my part but because each round is at the same track for both classes it's not too difficult to keep track of.  Should be good fun and interesting to see how drivers differ from one class to the other.

The question was asked, what happens if a driver only races 1 of the two 30min races of the double header?  It would be the same as taking last place in the race that wasn't raced.  So, let's say there were 20 drivers and you won the first race but for some reason didn't race in the second race because you disconnected, didn't like the cars, didn't have the time etc., you would get credit for the 1st place win and the last place no show, or 20th.  Combined, this means you would get 10.5 place points as your average finishing order.

FYI, all of my Bronze level cars are now shared for the opening round at Megello short.

Here is the location of the Trans-Am Master Car List:

https://ifca.forumotion.com/t6737-trans-am-master-car-list

A new rule to the series to help challenge the fast guys.  If you win the series and earn the title of IFCA Forza Master and return to defend your title, you must use 2 new different cars.  That is, you will not be allowed to use the same two cars you used to win with.

I'm a little confused by this wouldn't that be a advantage to the champ as in what works for limerock isn't going to work at seb. So you could use the vw at limerock then something with spd at Sebring seems like a advantage to me but maybe I'm looking at it wrong

RIOT ChevyPower wrote:I'm a little confused by this wouldn't that be a advantage to the champ as in what works for limerock isn't going to work at seb. So you could use the vw at limerock then something with spd at Sebring  seems like a advantage to me but maybe I'm looking at it wrong

I was talking about for the next season. A champion simply can't use the same 2 cars he used to win his previous title a second time.

here is a thought. your #plate is your qualifying spot for all 5 races. this will encourage everyone to make all 5 races. fast drivers with higher #plates starting in the rear, will make sure they make all the races to improve there # plate "qualifying position" to start next "season 9" in front

jason\"1shot" wrote:here is a thought. your #plate is your qualifying spot for all 5 races. this will encourage everyone to make all 5 races. fast drivers with higher #plates starting in the rear, will make sure they make all the races to improve there # plate "qualifying position" to start next "season 9" in front

Good thoughts as always, but the number plate is a seasonal reward.  And there is already a massive points incentive to race every race which is worth much more than a # plate.