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We turn LEFT and RIGHT...
Legends
were born and bred on the oval circuits of North America.
In fact, the whole car is built to turn left - the driver
and engine are offset to that side. In the U.K., however,
we make them turn in either direction. This means we can race
at some of the top circuits in the country - Brands Hatch,
Donington Park, Rockingham, Mallory Park, Knockhill and so
on. You can find out more about these circuits by visiting
our Calendar page.
Three
Races
Unlike
most series, Legends drivers get to race three times during
the meeting. That means extra value and excitement for drivers
and spectators alike. Each driver races in two heats and a
Final.
A Unique
Format
Legends
racing is about entertainment. For that reason, things are
done a little differently on race day: Practice - The cars
will have a short practice session. Each driver has to complete
three laps of the circuit to 'qualify' for the races.
The
Grid
We DON'T
use qualifying times to determine grid position. Instead,
we use a ballot draw - each driver pulls a ball from a bag
- the number and colour of the ball determines where on the
grid he/she starts in their first race. These are reversed
for a drivers second race so if you draw the inside of row
one for your first race you'll be on the outside of the back
row for your second race.
Each driver
races three times during the course of the meeting, scoring
points according to finishing positions in each race. The
points are totalled at the end of the meeting to determine
that meeting's winners.
The
Heats
Each race
is a short, sharp, generally frantic affair. Depending on
the circuit length, the cars race for between 7 and 12 laps.
Because of the unique grid system, the fast and not-so-fast
are mixed together, producing some hectic action as the quick
drivers try to battle to the front.
The
Final
Grid
positions for the Final are determined by the points scored
in the heats. However, we like to do things differently, and
the highest points scorers start from the BACK. The action
is more frantic than normal as most of the fast drivers are
at the back, all trying to fight to the front at the same
time.
The
Result
Cars
score points in each race - the points from each race are
added together to determine the winner of the meeting. All
points count towards the Championship. It is the CAR that
scores the points, not the driver. This makes the series extra
attractive to those on a tight budget - it is possible for
two or more drivers to share a car for the season.
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