you are talking about the car show?
Pretty sure that's what he meant.
you are talking about the car show?
so.... me and nate get a OMT called.
he leads spins at first clip and i avoid him (though i was gettng a little understeer before that... he spun). i returned to start and lined up. i lead... safe but solid clean run. NATE MOVES ON.
apparently, when he spun, I was supposed to go around him and drive (not even drift, just cruise) through the course. because i didn't- they said "you abandoned the course so you get no score/advantage".
its a skid pad, not like i went reverse track, i just crossed through the chalk, if I had just turned left and made a uturn, I would have won.
even Nate didn't like the call, and I respect that he owned up, but he got into my top4 spot.
XDC RuleBook
7.6 Tandem Elimination (Sweet 16):
The tandem elimination will consist of two (2) runs per round, in head-to-head format, by the top sixteen (16) drivers determined by qualifying scores. The drivers will be seeded according to their qualifying scores and then matched up using a single elimination bracket design (see Appendix - Image 1). The higher qualifying driver will lead first in each round. In each round, each driver will lead for one (1) run and follow for one (1) in order to make up the total two (2) runs for each round.
During the tandem runs, the lead driver’s objective is to demonstrate their ability to drift the course without error while under the pressure of being chased by the other competitor. The chase car’s objective is to demonstrate their ability to drift the course while staying as close to the lead car without causing contact.
7.6.1 Passing:
Passing is not required to win a run, however, may be made if it is done to avoid/prevent a crash or the lead driver has gone drastically off line and the following driver can execute the pass in a safe and professional manner. If the chase car does perform a pass, it must be done so while in drift and in a manner that does not interfere with the lead car’s line or speed. If contact is made during a pass, the competitor that caused the contact may be penalized.
7.6.2 Vehicle to Vehicle Contact:
Vehicle to vehicle contact is an unfortunate outcome in the sport of drifting that however rare it may be, can and may happen. Each incident will be reviewed by the
judges to determine fault.
7.6.3 Pace Cone:
A pace cone may be placed in front of the grid depending on the course to help keep tandem match-ups closer together. In such cases where a pace cone is
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deemed needed; its location and usage will be made known to competitors during the driver’s meetings.
7.6.4 Tire Changes, Repairs, Adjustments:
Drivers have the option to change tires between tandem runs provided they can do so in a timely manner, and do so without hindering the schedule of the competition. In the event that a car breaks down or has a mechanical failure, the driver will be allotted five (5) minutes to assess and correct the issue (certain venues may require and allow the need of additional time due to the nature of the event or venue, in such cases this additional time will be addressed during the driver’s meeting). If the competitor is unable to remedy the situation, they forfeit their run and the opposing driver advances with a win, unless the reason for the untimely return was due to an event not related to the drivers own doing (i.e. accident on track).
7.6.5 Judging Decisions:
Each round of the head-to-head match-ups will be judged based on the aforementioned criteria. Judges will observe both runs in each match-up and are permitted to talk to one another about the runs, but not permitted to show their decision until all three (3) judges have made their decisions. Once the judges have made their decisions, the match-up result is determined based on the following three (3) options available:
Option A: Competitor A wins
Option B: Competitor B wins
Option C: One More Time
Jason you're not KDF'ing man. You gotta KDF. No matter what the judges are on that day. KDF.
Aono if you're kidding, or not Essa'. But don't go Gittin me all Powers upped because I'll take these Petty differences to a new Lowe and level the playng Field ....I just busted out of the psycho Ward and I'm on the Briggs of losing control. I'll use a Stone and give them a Goodin long beating, hitting them harder than Gallager on a watermelon. They will probably Dai if they don't get out of my Saito be safe. Know what I'm sayin Maeng? Don't be a curious George 'cause I'll ring your Bell when I pull your Lonberger through your Gushi until you Moen for mercy. If you were joking, then nevermind and I'll Cyr later.
:lolhittin :applause:Aono if you're kidding, or not Essa'. But don't go Gittin me all Powers upped because I'll take these Petty differences to a new Lowe and level the playng Field ....I just busted out of the psycho Ward and I'm on the Briggs of losing control. I'll use a Stone and give them a Goodin long beating, hitting them harder than Gallager on a watermelon. They will probably Dai if they don't get out of my Saito be safe. Know what I'm sayin Maeng? Don't be a curious George 'cause I'll ring your Bell when I pull your Lonberger through your Gushi until you Moen for mercy. If you were joking, then nevermind and I'll Cyr later.