The Car: #73 LA Honda World Racing Civic
For the FRL Winter Spec Series, all participants will get behind the wheel of the #73 LA Honda World Racing Civic. This incredible racing machine can be obtained through the Online Qualifier, ensuring that all drivers start on an even playing field. The #73 Civic comes standard with race tires and aero and is fully tuneable to suit your racing preferences. Please note, these are the only upgrades you can add: Race Brakes and a choice of wheels, resulting in a PI of 697. This setup will provide a dynamic and competitive racing experience for all participants.
Race Schedule
The FRL Winter Spec Series will take you on a global tour of exciting tracks, offering a diverse range of challenges. Here's the season's race schedule:
December 3rd: Grand Oak Raceway – USA
- Single race event, spanning 27 laps.
- Mandatory pit stop to add a strategic twist to the competition.
January 7th: Hakone – Japan
- 3 Heat Race Event, with 8 laps per heat.
January 21st: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit – Midrand, South Africa
- Another 3 Heat Race Event, this time with 6 laps per heat.
February 11th: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Circuit (Short Course) – Ohio, USA
- A single race event, covering 32 laps.
- Mandatory pit stop, adding strategy to the mix.
March 3rd: Suzuka – Suzuka, Japan
- The season's grand finale is a 3 Heat Race Event, with 5 laps per heat.
Qualifying
To determine your starting position on the grid for each race, we'll be using Forza Rivals as the qualifying method. Seth, our seasoned FRL expert, will be monitoring the Rivals board each Friday night at 10:05 PM Eastern Time before the scheduled race for posted times. Here are some important qualifying details:
- Rivals times will be used to build the race grid for each race.
- For heat race events, the rivals time will be used as qualifying for the first heat only.
- Second and third heat grids will be built in reverse based on previous heat race results.
- Please note that no lap times will be accepted after Friday 10:06 PM Eastern Time.
- Any driver racing on Sunday who has not posted a rivals time will start at the back of the grid.
Rules
As with all FRL seasons, typical FRL rules apply as deemed by "The Board" and stewards. These rules ensure fair and competitive racing while maintaining the spirit of sportsmanship that has made FRL such a beloved community. Please keep in mind that this is a new game, several new drivers, and new race direction. There may be some hiccups starting out, but hopefully with this shorter starter series and simpler rules we can make it a success.
In the spirit of friendly competition, we encourage everyone to race hard but race fair. While we acknowledge that minor bumps and nudges are inevitable in the heat of the moment, let's be mindful of the fine line between spirited competition and reckless behavior. If you find yourself inadvertently nudging a fellow racer off the track, and it's within your power to avoid it, do show some sportsmanship. Waiting until they're back up and running not only showcases your respect for your fellow competitors but also adds a touch of integrity to our races.
We usually strive to keep race communications focused on race-impacting
announcements, such as pit in or out, caution at specific corners, and
other vital updates. By keeping our in-game chat reserved for these
essential notifications, we can ensure that everyone is well-informed
and that the race runs smoothly for all participants.
FRL DRIVER ROSTER 2023
ANDREW STEPPAT - #001 | GHABE STOUFFER - #2 | ETHAN MAESTRI - #3 - RETIRED | DREW DILBECK - #29 | NICHOLAS HARGROVE - #5 | SETH JENSEN - #6 | PAUL MAESTRI - #8 | BLAKE WILDE - #9 | TRAVIS BILLINGSLEY - #18 | JONAH (ECHO) VINES - #22 | JOEY LAMOTHE - #23 | MIKEY COLLINS - #27 | TONY TYREE - #47 | PRESTON LIBERATORE - #54 | RICKY WILBORN JR. - #84 | DAVID (DAVO) DODSON - #86 | BRANDON ADKINS - #88 | AARON (STILZ) VINES - #89 | BRANDON TRETSVEN - #92 | WESLEY (ACE) WATHEN - #99 | TREY (PANCAKE) STOVER - #128 | BRYAN DEAN - #808 | MEYER PIGOTT - #00 | BRANDON TRETSVEN #92 | TRENT DANIEL #15 | MATT SMITH #12 | MAX JORDAN #66
FRL Gamertags:
ROADIE TONY – Tony Tyree
Echoand5s22 – Jonah
liilliill#2835 – Max Jordan, (Lazor)
jojofet – Joey Lamothe
Breezyncrdbl – Drew
VonRabbet – Preston
Spicy#9410 – Ghabe
TRIPL3 Dlll – David (Davo)
tsto128 – Trey (pancake)
ROBOSTIG – Paul
Myopiceagl3 – Ethan
LoneSpy – Travis
WHSK3YBENT – Seth
stilz96 – Aaron
AceHarndwire – Wesley
MISTERCHIEF25 – Andrew
mrbubbles4545 – Meyer Pigott
Greywolfe#3157 - Brandon Tretsven
TCountrynerd - Trent Daniel
IMVERYIMPORTANT - Matt Smith
Lights out!
The FRL Winter Spec Series is poised to be a thrilling season for competitors.Whether you're a seasoned FRL racer or a newcomer looking to dive into the world of competitive Forza racing, the FRL Winter Spec Series is an event you won't want to miss! Get your #73 LA Honda World Racing Civic ready, and let's hit the track for an unforgettable season of racing action.
