Three seasons down, About to kick off Season #4.

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FINNCUP CHAMPIONSHIP RULEBOOK

HOW TO JOIN?
- Read the Rules & Post all the required information to the sign up thread

WHAT CLASSES ARE THERE?
- Group-F (XRT)
- Juniors (XFG/XRG)

WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE RALLIES?
- Inspection Starts 17:00/5pm (UTC+0)
- Rally Starts 18:00/6pm (UTC+0)
- Events are hosted in: Finnish Event Server
- Password is: finncup
- 5 Stages in each rally
- After the season is over, Top 5 drivers in Juniors will rank up to Group-F while the 5 worst drivers in Group-F will drop down to Juniors
- If a Group-F driver fails to collect any points or drive 5 events during the season, the driver will drop to Junior class next season

DO I NEED ANY DOWNLOADS?
- The stages have Custom-made rally signs, that will be used in the rally
- Rally Sign Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wrtvogux5255q47/AACGGcUAnJ0T86cCJPtor3Ana?dl=0
- You must install these to the LFS/data/dds folder

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE THE RALLY?
- Make sure you have co-driver in the car
- Put your number in front of your name with white color
- If you drive XRT or XRG, Your car must have Fake Front lights
- Numberplates need to be on both doors with big visible size
- You can use any tires you like
- Team-mates must have at least similar paintjobs
- Driver and Co-Driver must wear Suits & Helmets

WHAT NEEDS TO BE CHECKED IN INSPECTION?
- Fake Lights (XRG/XRT Only)
- Numberplate
- License plate
- Co-Driver

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE RALLY?
- Each Car starts in numbered order, 20 seconds after each other
- If you are unable to finish the stage, you get another chance on the next stage but you have to change your number to yellow and you get 2 minute penalty from fastest driver in same class
- If you roll your car again with yellow number, you are retired
- If you roll after finish, or hit the STOP-Marshal, that counts as a retirement
- Restarting causes disqualification
- If you jumpstart, you will get a 10 second penalty
- If there's a faster driver behind you, let them pass
- Object penalties don't count
- Crashing into other cars on purpose will cause a disqualification
- Helping other drivers back on wheels is forbidden
- If your internet connection cuts off during the stage, you're allowed to restart once
- Times are counted as XX:XX.X
- Exploiting the layout will cause a disqualification
- If you can't drive on the event day due to work, school or something else, you can drive the event beforehand
- If you're driving the rally beforehand you can only look at the stages with Shift+U
- Everyone who drives the event beforehand are allowed to drive a 0, 00, 000 or VIP car on the event day
- The first four 0-cars to pass inspection are permitted to drive
- If 0-car is unable to finish the stage, the driver gets a warning and must change number color to yellow
- If 0-car rolls again, they will get banned from 0-car duties for the next 3 events

HOW MUCH DO DRIVERS AND TEAMS GET POINTS?
1st: 25
2nd: 18
3rd: 15
4th: 12
5th: 10
6th: 8
7th: 6
8th: 4
9th: 2
10th: 1

FinnCup PrizePool 2019 = 300€
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1. Group-F = 80€
2. Group-F = 60€
3. Group-F = 40€
4. Group-F = 30€
5. Group-F = 20€

1. Group-F Team = 15€ x 2 = 30€
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1. B-Junior = 15€
2. B-Junior = 10€
3. B-Junior = 5€

1. B-Junior Team = 5€ x 2 = 10€
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DONATORS:
Ralli.ee: 75€ (Gevin Peet)
Shell: 50€ (Joni Gullsten)
Jonkka Racing: 50€ (Tom Salminen)
EM-Rallymedia: 40€ (Eetu Marjamäki)
Vlaamse Autosportfederatie: 25€ (Pieter Soetaert)
Norbi: 15€ (Norbi Spisak)
Red Bull: 10€ (Mikael Gelin)
LK-Rallymedia: 10€ (Lassi Klemetti)
Kalle Gustafsson Motorsport: 10€ (Kalle Gustafsson)
PLW Gruppen: 10€ (Liam Berg)
Studentnews.eu: 5€ (Przemek Pabian)

I'm more active on The FinnCup facebook page, which can be found from here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/856450944452481/

I have updated the rulebook, received 30€ worth of Donations and added more participants to the entry list.

FinnCup 2019 Calendar has been published and I've updated the Entry List.

Numbers have been reset, Entry List published and January 2nd is the last chance to donate to the Prize pool. We're currently sitting at 125€ and I'm expecting a donation or two more.

Shell Iittala Rally starts in 2 weeks at Finnish Event Server, as always.

I can now proudly announce that the Prize Pool has reached 300€, just like last year. Shell Iittala Rally has also just begun and it's now possible to drive the event beforehand.

Shell Iittala Rally, FinnCup 2019 Event #1 (16.1.2019)
INSPECTION STARTS = 17:00 UK / 18:00 SWE / 19:00 FIN
RALLY STARTS = 18:00 UK / 19:00 SWE / 20:00 FIN
Server: Finnish Event Server
Pass: finncup

SS1 - Tarttila (8.4km)
SS2 - Kangasmylly (8.0km)
SS3 - Taljala (4.1km)
SS4 - Tähilampi (6.6km)
SS5 - Könnölä (6.9km)
TOTAL LENGTH - 34.0km

The first event is tonight! Here is the current times for those who have driven beforehand.

Name: Rony Kronpušs
Nation: Latvia
LFS Car: XFG
LFS Car IRL: Mitshubishi Colt
Team Name: Race Green Autosports
Team Colors (2): Black,Green
Tire Manufacturer: Evostar
License Plate: M RK-966

Teijo-Talot Rally, FinnCup 2019 Event #2 (13.2.2019)
INSPECTION STARTS = 17:00 UK / 18:00 SWE / 19:00 FIN
RALLY STARTS = 18:00 UK / 19:00 SWE / 20:00 FIN
Server: Finnish Event Server
Pass: finncup

SS1 - Poikmetsä (6.4km)
SS2 - Mulkola (7.5km)
SS3 - Kostila (9.9km)
SS4 - Hyrkkälä (5.5km)
SS5 - Matjärvi (5.5km)
TOTAL LENGTH - 34.8km

JMK-Rally, FinnCup 2019 Event #3 (13.3.2019)
INSPECTION STARTS = 17:00 UK / 18:00 SWE / 19:00 FIN
RALLY STARTS = 18:00 UK / 19:00 SWE / 20:00 FIN
Server: Finnish Event Server
Pass: finncup

SS1 - Vaheri (5.6km)
SS2 - Heila (3.6km)
SS3 - Hirvimäki (6.4km)
SS4 - Männistö (6.8km)
SS5 - Haapajoenkulma (8.7km)
TOTAL LENGTH - 31.1km

Name: Elvcix
Nation: Latvia
LFS Car: XFG
LFS Car IRL: Mitshubishi Colt
License Plate: 17-10

Name: HL Nano
Nation: Argentina
LFS Car: XFG
LFS Car IRL: Mitshubishi Colt
Team Name: Hormiga Loca Racing - HL Racing
Team Colors (2): Pink,yellow
Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
License Plate: Nano

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Name: Elvcix
Nation: Latvia
LFS Car: XFG
LFS Car IRL: Mitshubishi Colt
License Plate: 17-10

Real name is missing, I also need your Team Name, Team Colors and Tire Manufacturer.

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Name: HL Nano
Nation: Argentina
LFS Car: XFG
LFS Car IRL: Mitshubishi Colt
Team Name: Hormiga Loca Racing - HL Racing
Team Colors (2): Pink,yellow
Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
License Plate: Nano

Real name is missing, and you must sign in with a realistic License plate.

I apologize the inactivity in the LFS Forum

We've had three successful events and here's what the standings currently look like.

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Real name is missing, and you must sign in with a realistic License plate.

Name: L. Nano
Nation: Argentina
LFS Car: XFG
LFS Car IRL: Mitshubishi Colt
Team Name: Hormiga Loca Racing - HL Racing
Team Colors (2): Pink,yellow
Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
License Plate: H016LNA

Tengtools Rally, FinnCup 2019 Event #4 (17.4.2019)
INSPECTION STARTS = 17:00 UK / 18:00 SWE / 19:00 FIN
RALLY STARTS = 18:00 UK / 19:00 SWE / 20:00 FIN
Server: Finnish Event Server
Pass: finncup

SS1 - Riihijärvi (8.3km)
SS2 - Raikko (7.4km)
SS3 - Murtoi (6.7km)
SS4 - Kattilakoski (5.8km)
SS5 - Jumpura (7.5km)
TOTAL LENGTH - 35.7km

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Quote from HL_Nano :

Name: L. Nano
Nation: Argentina
LFS Car: XFG
LFS Car IRL: Mitshubishi Colt
Team Name: Hormiga Loca Racing - HL Racing
Team Colors (2): Pink,yellow
Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
License Plate: H016LNA

I still need your first name for the entry list just like for everyone else

I'd like to point out that Waltikka Rally has been moved by one week due to my busy schedule. You should be able to drive the events beforehand on Friday, as always.

Waltikka Rally, FinnCup 2019 Event #5 (22.5.2019)
INSPECTION STARTS = 17:00 UK / 18:00 SWE / 19:00 FIN
RALLY STARTS = 18:00 UK / 19:00 SWE / 20:00 FIN
Server: Finnish Event Server
Pass: finncup

SS1 - Uskila (5.5km)
SS2 - Retula (8.6km)
SS3 - Saukko (6.2km)
SS4 - Valkeakoski (4.7km)
SS5 - Pyörönmaa (8.1km)
TOTAL LENGTH - 33.1km

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Another event in the bag. Now we have a summer break and we will return on 10th of July.

Summer Break is now over and AutoGlym rally will be held tonight!

AutoGlym Rally, FinnCup 2019 Event #6 (10.7.2019)
INSPECTION STARTS = 17:00 UK / 18:00 SWE / 19:00 FIN
RALLY STARTS = 18:00 UK / 19:00 SWE / 20:00 FIN
Server: Finnish Event Server
Pass: finncup

SS1 - Pukara (5.7km)
SS2 - Perämaa (4.1km)
SS3 - Nohkua (6.3km)
SS4 - Maso (9.3km)
SS5 - Hornio (6.2km)

TOTAL LENGTH - 31.6km
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Upa Pollurally, FinnCup 2019 Event #7 (14.8.2019)
INSPECTION STARTS = 17:00 UK / 18:00 SWE / 19:00 FIN
RALLY STARTS = 18:00 UK / 19:00 SWE / 20:00 FIN
Server: Finnish Event Server
Pass: finncup

SS1 - Metsküla (7.6km)
SS2 - Reeküla (6.2km)
SS3 - Karujärve (5.3km)
SS4 - Pidula (4.8km)
SS5 - Kurevere (6.7km)
TOTAL LENGTH - 30.6km

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Upa PolluRally has been finished and we had a blast!

I'm uploading both AutoGlym Rally & Upa PolluRally results.

Black Rocket Rally, FinnCup 2019 Event #8 (11.9.2019)
INSPECTION STARTS = 17:00 UK / 18:00 SWE / 19:00 FIN
RALLY STARTS = 18:00 UK / 19:00 SWE / 20:00 FIN
Server: Finnish Event Server
Pass: finncup

SS1 - Oksjärvenkulma 1 (8.9km)
SS2 - Padankoski (5.8km)
SS3 - Jylisjärvi (6.0km)
SS4 - Kontuvuori (6.1km)
SS5 - Oksjärvenkulma 2 (8.9km)

TOTAL LENGTH - 30.6km

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Friendly reminder that the Black Rocket Rally is tonight. Here are the times so far.

Lake City Rally, FinnCup 2019 Event #9 (16.10.2019)
INSPECTION STARTS = 17:00 UK / 18:00 SWE / 19:00 FIN
RALLY STARTS = 18:00 UK / 19:00 SWE / 20:00 FIN
Server: Finnish Event Server
Pass: finncup

SS1 - Siitama (5.9km)
SS2 - Kulkkila (6.5km)
SS3 - Rukojärvi (5.6km)
SS4 - Pengonpohja (8.4km)
SS5 - Rokkakoski (5.3km)

TOTAL LENGTH - 31.7km

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Black Rocket Rally & Lake City Rally results are here.

Saaremaa Rally has been moved by one week to 20.11.2019. That will be the grand finale of the 4th Season of FinnCup.