The Formula GP Challenge, a premier LOTA racing series, puts drivers in the high performance Formula V8 open wheel cars of Live For Speed. The FO8's 3.0L V8 produces 450 bhp @ 9000+ RPM and at just over 1300 lbs mass, it features an incredible 762 hp/ton power to weight ratio. Built for speed, the FO8 shines in the hands of the best LFS drivers while punishing those that don't pay it respect at all times. Make no mistake, the GP series Formula V8 will test your will, determination, and concentration every moment you're strapped into the cockpit.
The FGPC is a 8-event series over 11 weeks with events featuring a 15 minute qualifying session, a 15 minute sprint race, followed by a 50 minute feature race with one mandatory 4-tire change pit stop. The two featured Championships will be the Squad Championship, based on 4-driver squads, and the traditional individual title. Drivers will count their best 7 events toward the driver's title while squads count all points earned towards the squad title. The FGPC will use the standard LOTA points table with the available performance bonuses for qualifying on the pole, leading a lap, fastest lap, highest climber, and laptime stability. The event password is applied to the race server 36 hours prior to the event to provide a private final preparation environment.
The typical race day schedule:
- 9:00 PM EST - Drivers are encouraged to join and prepare. Officials set race conditions.
- 9:30 PM EST - Qualifying starts - 15 minutes.
- 9:45 PM EST - Sprint Grid Placement - 5 minutes
- 9:50 PM EST - Sprint Race starts - 15 minutes
- 10:05 PM EST - Feaure Grid Placement - 5 minutes
- 10:10 PM EST - Feature Race Starts (earliest start time)