RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: February 7th, 2020, 5:05 pm Race 6- 2/6/20


Lap 12 #088 warps and causes a wreck; #088 served his penalty.

Lap 23 #143 lets off the gas and drops 4mph, causing a check-up and wreck behind. #143 is charged w/ the incident. Because the yellow didn't come out, the penalty is a drive-through which was not served. #143 is docked 1 lap in the final standings.

Lap 43 debris caution, no incident charged.

Lap 57 #90 gets into #6; #90 served his penalty. #22 is given an incident for racing into a wreck; he didn't serve his penalty but started on the last row for the restart, so I will consider that penalty served.

Lap 66 #77 bumper-hooks #18; #77 is scored EOLL.

Lap 55 #26 bumps into #77 in the tri-oval, and then down into #088, starting a wreck; #26 is scored EOLL.


DNQ's: #4, #6, #24
1-and-parks: #0, #880
Parked next race: None



1 Incident: #00, #2, #6, #8, #14, #16, #17, #18, #22, #26, #28, #77, #143
2 Incidents: #88, #90, #712, #880
3 Incidents: #0, #45, #088
4 Incidents:
5 Incidents:

Bracket Series: https://challonge.com/rtg49 (will wait until Monday to update in case any incidents are protested)
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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: February 24th, 2020, 4:53 pm Race 7- 2/20/20


Lap 4 #08 misses turn 1 gets hit by #6; #08 served.

Lap 26 #18 gets into #28 while pitting; #18 served a drive-through the next lap.

Lap 52 #4 blows a motor that starts a wreck; no incident charged.

Lap 66 #10 pinches #7 and gets wrecked: #10 scored EOLL.

Lap 66 #28 into #16: #28 scored EOLL.


DNQ's: #43, #77, #24
1-and-parks: #0
Parked next race: None



1 Incident: #00, #2, #6, #8, #08, #10, #14, #16, #17, #22, #26, #77, #143
2 Incidents: #18, #28, #88, #90, #712, #880
3 Incidents: #0, #45, #088
4 Incidents:
5 Incidents:

Bracket Series: https://challonge.com/rtg49
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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: March 2nd, 2020, 6:46 pm Race 8- 2/27/20


Lap 19 #118 gets into #08 while pitting; #118 didn't serve a penalty and is docked 1 lap in the final standings.

Lap 39 #00 blows a motor; no incident charged.

Lap 61 #6 gets into #45 on pit road. The rule on pit road is every driver needs to get as far to the right side of pit lane as possible. If a car is driving in the middle lane (when the right lane is open) and hits another driver, this is considered an avoidable incident. #6 didn't serve a drive-through and is docked 1 lap in the final standings.

Lap 66 #39 gets into the back of #388 and gets bumped from behind. Despite #880 pushing #39, it was #39 who made the mistake of NOT lining up for a good bump (or just going underneath the car instead). #39 scored EOLL.


DNQ's: #17, #56, #4
1-and-parks: #0
Parked next race: None



1 Incident: #00, #2, #8, #08, #10, #14, #16, #17, #22, #26, #39, #77, #118, #143
2 Incidents: #6, #18, #28, #88, #90, #712, #880
3 Incidents: #0, #45, #088
4 Incidents:
5 Incidents:

Bracket Series: https://challonge.com/rtg49
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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: March 6th, 2020, 9:44 pm Race 9- 3/5/20


Lap 19 #143 gets clipped while pitting under green. #143 was still on the racing surface and is charged with the incident; #143 served his penalty.

Lap 40 #18 gets into #56 while pitting under green; #18 served his penalty.

Lap 40 #088 makes contact with #17 while pitting under green. Because there was enough room on the right side of the pit entry, we charged this incident on #088. #088 didn't serve a drive-through and is docked 1 lap in the final standings.

Lap 58 #6 gets into #77 while pitting under green; #6 served his penalty.

Lap 60 After a pit stop, #6 was getting up to speed on the backstretch and gets side-swiped by #39 and/or #88. Because #39 and #6 are admins, they were not allowed to voice their opinions on this incident. The remaining admins determined #6 should have stayed lower on the track when they came by. This was the second incident for #6 but he did not retire, so his scoring is stopped on this lapped and he is parked for the next race.

Lap 66 #60 makes a lane change but gets into #45; #60 scored EOLL.


DNQ's: #2, #39, #24
1-and-parks: #0
Parked next race: None



1 Incident: #00, #2, #8, #08, #10, #14, #16, #17, #22, #26, #39, #60, #77, #118,
2 Incidents: #28, #88, #90, #143, #712, #880
3 Incidents: #0, #18, #45
4 Incidents: #6, #088
5 Incidents:

Bracket Series: https://challonge.com/rtg49
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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: March 15th, 2020, 12:15 pm Race 10- 3/12/20


Lap 18 The first 15-20 cars are ALL in the low line when green flag pit stops begin. Of that group, maybe 1/3 of them pit. The obvious result is some drivers staying 100% in the throttle while others start to let off to pit. The accordion effect was at least 5mph so I can't really penalize the drivers who started the incident. The lesson of this story is when you have 20 people in the same line when pitting starts, we will have a wreck. EVERY TIME. If you are on the bottom, consider moving up a lane while still in turn 3. You won't lose much, if any track position, and it makes the bottom lane alot less congested. No incident charged, but we can do better than this.

Lap 24 #143 turns down into #11; #143 served his penalty.

Lap 30 #11 makes a move under #710 in the middle of turn 1. #11 is charged for the incident & served his penalty. ALSO, #710 is given a warning for his part in this incident. We simply can't have cars in a pack that simply can't hold a line or keep it in their own lane. If drivers need help running a more steady line, it's your responsibility to ask us. WE WILL HELP!

Lap 42 #18 has an internet or computer issue and slows down, getting run over and causing a wreck. Incidents caused by internet connections are still charged to the driver. #18 served his penalty.

Lap 47 #43 blows 2nd gear on the restart, causing a wreck. No incident charged since incidents caused by mechanical failure (blown gear or blown engine) do NOT count as an incident.

Lap 59 #28 turns down into #56; #28 served his penalty.

Lap 66 No incidents charged in the tri-oval. When #77 and #17 made contact, #77 was still in the middle lane. And #60 bumper-hooked off the car in front of him.


DNQ's: ALL CHASE DRIVERS plus 3 top; Chase drivers will be set up early this week.
1-and-parks: #0, #6
Parked next race: None



1 Incident: #00, #2, #8, #08, #10, #11, #14, #16, #17, #22, #26, #39, #60, #77, #118,
2 Incidents: #88, #90, #712, #880
3 Incidents: #0, #28, #45, #143
4 Incidents: #6, #18, #088
5 Incidents:
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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: March 21st, 2020, 3:53 pm Race 11- 3/19/20


Lap 6 #22 gets into #56; #22 served his penalty.

Lap 11 #143 lets off the gas on the straightaway, causing a wreck behind him. #143 did not serve a penalty and is docked 1 lap in the final standings.

Lap 29 #60 gets into #143 while pitting; #60 served his penalty.

Lap 34 #18 blown motor; no incident charged.

Lap 44 #880 isn't lined up behind #2 when he gives him a bump which starts an incident; #880 served.

Lap 49 #12 gives a bump to #77 which moves #77 to the right. #12 then moves right to try and get lined up again w/ #77 but bumper-hooks him in the process. #12 served his penalty.

Lap 52 #388 gets into #08 under caution; no damage was caused and nobody lost positions, so no penalty is required.

Lap 60 #710 veers into #388 exiting turn 2; #710 retired.

Lap 65 #90 bumps #26 and #26 loses control, starting a wreck; #90 scored EOLL.

Lap 65 #43 drifts up into #880; #43 scored EOLL.


We will be reaching out to some drivers prior to next Thursdays race. The wrecks and lack of respect will be dealt with. We aren't into drama or parking drivers, but all options are on the table to clean up the racing.


DNQ's: #16, #45, plus ALL Chase drivers
1-and-parks: #0
Parked next race: None



1 Incident: #00, #2, #8, #08, #10, #11, #12, #14, #16, #17, #26, #39, #43, #77, #118, #710
2 Incidents: #22, #60, #88, #712
3 Incidents: #0, #28, #45, #90, #880
4 Incidents: #6, #18, #088, #143
5 Incidents:
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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: March 29th, 2020, 10:27 am Race 12- 3/26/20


Lap 2 #60 moves down on #5 causing a wreck. Race was restarted.

Lap 11 An accordion effect takes place on the low line in the tri-oval. We couldn't point out any driver doing anything wrong so we are going with "racin' deal".

Lap 15 #80 into #94; #80 did not serve his penalty and is docked a lap in the final standings.

Lap 22 #5 slows down (screen froze I believe) and causes a wreck. #5 served his penalty.

Lap 26 #80 jumps the restart; this is a 1 lap penalty.

Lap 29 #17 makes a move under #11 at the end of the backstretch and #11 turns down on #17. After a lengthy discussion, the move by #17 was deemed to be aggressive (which is perfectly legal) but not OVER-aggressive. Incident on #11 who retired.
ALSO, #80 is charged for racing into a wreck and causing damage; these are not incidents but instead are 10 point penalties.

Lap 36 #20 gets into the back of #90, slides up the track, and then moves back down, causing #088 to check up. #088 is then hit from behind by #6. This incident is put on #20 who did not serve his penalty and is docked 1 lap in the final standings.
ALSO, #710 is charged for racing into a wreck and causing damage; these are not incidents but instead are 10 point penalties.

Lap 39 #20 is given a warning for changing lanes before the S/F line. He did not cut anyone off and was not fully into the other lane, but we need to remind everyone to stay in their lanes on the restart. After the S/F line, you may switch lanes if you want.

Lap 40 #28 bumper-hooks #18; #28 served his penalty.
ALSO, #712 and #5 are charged for racing into a wreck and causing damage; these are not incidents but instead are 10 point penalties.

Lap 46 #35 bumps #08 and #35 loses control of his car causing an incident. #35 did not serve a drive-through and is docked 1 lap in the final standings.
ALSO, #80 is charged for racing into a wreck and causing damage for a second time; these are not incidents but instead are 10 point penalties.

Lap 50 On the restart and while still getting up to speed, #80 mistakenly shifts from 3rd gear to 2nd gear, blowing his motor. Random engine failures are not incidents, but when the driver misses a shift and blows his motor, this IS considered an incident.
ALSO, #31 is charged for racing into a wreck and causing damage; these are not incidents but instead are 10 point penalties.

Lap 62 #20 gets into #17; #20 retired as this was his second incident.
ALSO, #87 is charged for racing into a wreck and causing damage for a second time; these are not incidents but instead are 10 point penalties.


DNQ's: #88, plus ALL Chase drivers
1-and-parks: #20
Parked next race: #80 is parked for the remainder of the season



1 Incident: #00, #2, #5, #8, #08, #10, #12, #14, #16, #17, #26, #35, #39, #43, #77, #118
2 Incidents: #11, #20, #22, #80, #88, #712
3 Incidents: #0, #45, #60, #90, #880
4 Incidents: #6, #18, #28, #088, #143
5 Incidents:
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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: March 29th, 2020, 11:18 pm UPDATE- I made a mistake in calling the "racing into a wreck" incidents. They are NOT considered incidents. Because they are not incidents, they cannot be protested once they are called.

Instead, they are considered penalties that the admins have the discretion to call on drivers.

Per the rules, "plowing" into a wreck is when a driver never lifts off the gas nor does he make any attempt to avoid the wreck. If he does this and hits another driver, this is considered "plowing". The first offense is a 1 lap penalty and increase after that.

This is different than "racing" into a wreck. Racing into a wreck is when you give SOME effort to avoid the wreck, but the admins felt you could have given more effort, or done something differently/better. The first offense is a 10 point penalty and increase after that.

Again, neither of these are considered incidents. They aren't protestable. I apologize for getting it wrong in the initial posting of the last incident report. The report has been updated and the points will be updated later tonight.

I will NOT reset the points for the next round of the CHASE until later this week. I want to give everyone a few days to review the points as they stand before updating it for Round 2.
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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: April 3rd, 2020, 8:34 pm Race 13- 4/2/20


Lap 8 #35 into #6; #35 served. #6 also issued warning to forcing #037 out of his lane; this did not cause the actual incident.

Lap 12 #57 is too far back on the restart and does not accelerate in a timely manner, causing a wreck behind him. #57 charged w/ the incident; he did not serve and is docked 1 lap in the final standings.

Lap 18 #710 starts going on the restart and then slows down and causes a wreck; #710 served incorrectly but was at the very back of the field on the next restart, so we will consider this penalty served. ALSO, #2 blows a motor on the restart; no incident charged.

Lap 56 #037 slows to pit and is hit from behind by #60. Because #037 was at the front of his line, it is fair to say he had a chance to move below the racing surface before slowing. Because of this, we are not calling an incident on #60.

Lap 64 #94 into the back of #12; #94 retired.


DNQ's: #88, #5, plus ALL Chase drivers
1-and-parks: #20
Parked next race: #80 is parked for the remainder of the season



1 Incident: #00, #2, #5, #8, #08, #10, #12, #14, #16, #17, #26, #39, #43, #57, #77, #94, #118, #710
2 Incidents: #11, #20, #22, #35, #80, #88, #712
3 Incidents: #0, #45, #60, #90, #880
4 Incidents: #6, #18, #28, #088, #143
5 Incidents:
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Re: RTR TallyChallenge Series Season 49 Incident Reports

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JoshM wrote: April 11th, 2020, 8:54 pm Race 14- 4/9/20


Lap 1 #11 misses a shift and causes a wreck; incident on #11 and race was restarted.

Lap 5 #43 has some sort of computer issue and slows on the track, causing a wreck behind him. #43 served his penalty.

Lap 10 #11 moves down on #77. This was #11's second incident. He did not park so his scoring is stopped on this lap and he is parked for next week.

Lap 15 On the restart, #22 get a black flag. He starts to slow in turn 2 which causes a wreck behind him. #22 did not serve his penalty and is docked 1 lap in the final standings.

Lap 30 #710 gets into #712 and then gets bumped and spun by #22. Incident on #710 who did not serve a penalty and is docked 1 lap in the final standings. ALSO, #77 is issued a warning for excessive bumping (12th car in line on low side).

Lap 36 #35 slides up into #6; #35 served his penalty. Also, #710 charged with racing into a wreck; #710 retired.

Lap 41 #99 bumper hooks #87; #99 served his penalty. #87 is also also issued a warning for excessive blocking/lane changes. And #60 is charged with racing into a wreck; #60 retired.

Lap 64 #45 misses a shift and blows his motor. #45 charged w/ the incident. We apologize for this incident. If a driver is 20+ laps down, the admins will have the discretion to tell a driver to park so they don't inadvertently affect the finish of a race.


During next week's drivers meeting, we will go over some changes that are happening to assure the series returns to the clean and green racing we have come to expect on Thursdays.


DNQ's: #43, #88, plus ALL Chase drivers
1-and-parks:
Parked next race: #11, #80



1 Incident: #00, #2, #5, #8, #08, #10, #12, #14, #16, #17, #26, #39, #57, #77, #94, #99, #118
2 Incidents: #20, #43, #80, #88, #712
3 Incidents: #0, #22, #35, #90, #710, #880
4 Incidents: #6, #11, #18, #28, #45, #60, #088, #143
5 Incidents:
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