NEW RULES
The SyN FBM GP Championship has been updated to allow more participants and provide a more inclusive and competitive racing environment. New rules and details are outlined below (new scoring system is applied starting from Round 3 of SyN FBM GP Championship 2024, old scoring system was applied only for round 1 and 2 of the championship):
General Structure
Host Name: [SyN] FBM GP
Frequency: Biweekly, alternating between Blackwood circuit variations (BL1 and BL2)
Event Timing: Sundays, starting at 14:00 CET
Race Length: 40 laps
Participation
Open Qualifications: A 15-minute qualifying session (12 slots available) precedes each race to determine the starting grid.
Race Rules
Pit Stop: Mandatory
Rules of Clean Racing should be followed: https://en.lfsmanual.net/wiki/Rules_of_Clean_Racing
Prize:
The winner of the SyN GP Championship will receive a LFS voucher of £ 15!!!
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the SyN FBM Cup and GP Championship, including specific rules and updates, refer to the official forum thread: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/107660-SyN-FBM-Cup-and-GP-Championship
This updated structure ensures a competitive and exciting racing series, with more frequent events and a clear points system to determine the championship standings.
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OLD RULES (old rules have been superseded and are considered only for round 1 and 2 of SyN FBM GP Championship 2024).
The SyN FBM GP Championship is based on monthly FBM races on the Blackwood circuit (BL1 and BL2).
Each event of the GP Championship requires registration: registration is free and open to everyone.
Among the registered drivers, the top 10 scoring ones from the SyN Cup ranking are eligible to participate.
- Frequency: 1 per month (see calendar).
- Admittance: all people can sign up to the special GP event, but only the current top 10 scoring drivers from the [SyN] Cup ranking are admitted to the race.
- Qualifications: no qualifications, the grid is based on the [SyN] Cup ranking:
detailed info here: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/107660-SyN-FBM-Cup-and-GP-Championship
- Pit stop: not mandatory.
Race length: 65 laps.
Special Cup points : drivers participating in the special GP event will be awarded also with special Cup points:
1st: 80 pts
2nd: 72 pts
3rd: 64 pts
4rt: 56 pts
5th: 48 pts
6th: 40 pts
7th: 32 pts
8th: 24 pts
9th: 16 pts
10th: 8 pts
Current Season
Season
Scheduled Rounds
Remaining Rounds
First Round
Next Round
There is no active season at this time.
Latest News Update
, by Riboz
A great start to the SyN FBM GP Championship in Blackwood Historic.
The inaugural round of the SyN FBM GP Championship roared into action at the iconic Blackwood Historic track, setting hearts pounding and adrenaline racing for 65 thrilling laps. With eight cars lining the grid, anticipation hung thick in the air for a spectacle of speed, strategy, and suspense.
From the moment the lights went out, the circuit was ablaze with fierce battles and unexpected plot twists. However, as the laps unfolded, the intensity soared, claiming four unfortunate retirements and leaving contenders breathless. Puky vs Onies battle.
HiWATT surged to victory, employing a shrewd tyre management strategy and executing an unexpected two pit-stops strategy. HiWATT on the way to winning the race.
Hot on HiWATT's heels, Puky dazzled with blistering pace, claiming fastest laps and setting a scorching lap record. Despite grappling with tyre degradation and a harrowing puncture, Puky's valiant effort secured a hard-fought second place. Despite suffering a puncture Puky managed to finish 2nd!
Rounding out the podium, Gabri defied adversity, enduring a puncture and navigating an entire lap on a flat tyre with unwavering determination, clinching a well-deserved third place finish. A puncture doesn't take Gabri off the podium.
