User manual

Race event structure
Race events can consist of one or more rounds. Rounds can have different start modes (qualify or race), round
modes (normal or ABC) and number of racers allowed in the round. Track and weather conditions may also
vary.
Racer class and skill level
VRC monitors your race performance and calculates your skill level. Basically your skill level goes up when you
perform above average compared to other racers with the same skill level, or goes down when you perform
below average compared to racers with the same skill level. The skill level is used to set your racer class, this is
the class you will race in at all events during a season.
VRC Pro has 3 racer classes:
1. Club (lowest level)
2. Sports (medium level)
3. Pro (highest level)
At the end of each 3-monthly season we advise your racer class based on your then current skill level. You may
opt to race in a higher class than advised, but not in a lower class for reasons of fairness. During a season you
may change to a higher racer class but you will lose all earned points of that season.
Each race event will automatically be split up in these 3 classes. You will race with opponents of your own
racer class, each class will get the same points for the event and the ranking.
Start and timing modes
The Qualify start and timing mode means that you start from the pit lane and your clock start when you pass
the start/finish line for the first time.
The Race start and timing mode means that you start from the starting grid on the track and the clock starts at
the start signal. The first passing of the finish line will not be counted as a lap, it’s called the ‘zero’ lap because
it is usually not a full lap. When you start before the start signal the first lap will not be counted!
Race modes
You have the option to do your run alone (Solo mode), select a target result from another racer (Target mode)
or even select 1 or more opponents (Opponents mode) to race with during your run. These ‘virtual’ opponents
are previously recorded replays from other racers in the same round or from your heat or main final group.
Solo mode is always available, you can always do your run all by yourself. It should be used by racers who want
to fully focus on doing their run without being distracted by other opponents or knowing your position
Target mode is for racers who want a little more challenge during their run, as if the announcer is telling you if
you are ahead or behind your target. It is only available when at least one other racer in that round has posted
a result, usually there are several to choose from. During your run your lap times will be compared to the lap
times of your target. At the bottom center of the screen the Target is displayed. It is designed in such a way
that you will see it without having to look at it, so it should not distract you from focusing on your own car.
When the target is green you are ahead of your target, when the target is red you are behind your target. The
circle starts big and will become smaller when the time difference with your target gets bigger. From
maximum to minimum is about one lap!
So if you can hardly see the target anymore you are either very far in front of your target or very far behind.