2022 M3C Season

The **2022 IVRC M3C season** was the 2nd IVRC M3C season.

## Rules & Regulations

Full details on rules & regulations can be found at M3C Rules & Regulations.

## Technical Specifications

* The 2022 M3C Season will use the fictional Ventura MMM Mod for AMS1.
	+ RaceDepartment Link: Ventura MMM Mod (Version 1.21)
* All vehicles in this championship feature a six-speed semiautomatic transmission and ZBV Racing Slick tyres. All cars feature inherent Autolift (on upshifts) and Autoblip (on downshifts). ABS are available if a driver desires (choose in tuning menu or by keyboard command).

* **Mazda MX-5**
	+ This vehicle was generously provided by Reb.Ellion for use in this series. Reb was kind enough to give permission for us to adjust the car for balance of performance and other quality of life changes. Special thanks to Matthew Sibanyoni of Classic Motorsport Hub for providing a rear wing model for the Miata.
		- 2.0L DOHC I4 RWD
		- 175 hp @ 7000 RPM
		- 198 Nm @ 5000 RPM
		- 1200 kg

* **Mini Challenge**
	+ Reiza's beloved Mini Challenge has been balanced for performance for this championship.
		- 1.6L I4 16V Turbo FWD
		- 178 hp @ 6000 RPM
		- 293 Nm @ 3200 RPM
		- 1240 kg
		- Launch Control Available

* **Mitsubishi Lancer R**
	+ Reiza's excellent MIT Lancer R has been balanced for performance for this championship.
		- 2.0L MIVEC Turbo AWD Transverse (50/50 F/R Power Split)
		- 194 hp @ 6900 RPM
		- 277 Nm @ 3800 RPM
		- 1350 kg

## Race calendar and results

* Each round will see two sprint races of duration twenty minutes plus one lap.
* Exception: Each Macau sprint race will be **ten** (10) laps.

## Event Schedule & Server Information

**Race Day Schedule**

* Official Practice: 30 minutes, 18:45 UTC
* Qualifying: ~10-15 minutes, ~19:15 UTC
	+ Qualifying Format: Four total laps (outlap, flying lap, flying lap, inlap)
	+ The starting grid for the first race is determined by each driver's best flying lap in qualifying.
	+ The starting grid for the second race is determined by each driver's second-best flying lap in qualifying.
	+ If two or more drivers should fail to set a second valid lap, they will begin from the rear of the pack in the second race, with their grid positions determined by their one valid lap.
	+ Any drivers who fail to set a valid lap will begin from the rear of the pack in both races.
* Warm-Up / Break: 7 minutes, ~19:30 UTC
* Races: 2x20 minutes + 1 lap, ~19:40 UTC & ~20:10 UTC
	+ Exception: Each sprint race at Macau will be ten (10) laps.
	+ The second race at Macau will likely start closer to ~20:20 UTC.

**Server Information**

* Server Name: ! IVRC M3C !
* Password: 22m3c
* Server IP: 89.163.146.62:21110

## Scoring System

* Per the M3C Rules & Regulations, a driver is eligible for points (position points and bonus points) only if they complete at least 80% race distance.
* Drivers will be awarded points toward the drivers' championship based on their finishing position each race.
	+ Only a driver's **top twenty (20)** results will count toward the drivers' championship.
* See the M3C Rules & Regulations for contingencies in the event of shortened races.

### Bonus Points

* One (1) bonus points will be awarded to each eligible driver who leads at least one lap of a race.

* One (1) bonus point will be awarded to the eligible driver who leads the most laps of a race.
	+ If two or more drivers tie for most laps led, each eligible driver will receive a bonus point.

* One (1) bonus point will be awarded to the eligible driver who sets the fastest lap during a race.
	+ If two or more drivers tie for fastest lap, each eligible driver will receive a bonus point.

* One (1) bonus point will be awarded to the pole sitter, assuming the driver is eligible for points at the conclusion of the race.

## Championship Results

### Legend

**Pole Position**

*Fastest Lap*

Lap Leader†

Most Laps Led§

∇ (Dropped Race)

R (Retired)

### Drivers' Championship

For the drivers' championship, only the **top twenty (20)** results for each driver will count.