Tandem Elimination Rounds

 

Tandem round are based on two (2) runs, in Head-to-Head format, with competitors paired up based on seeding position. The higher qualifier will lead the first run and the second led by the lower qualifier.



The critical success factor is for the lead car to be able to run the course without error while being pressured by the following car. The following car is to try and “out drive” the lead car. Driver consistency during a tandem battle is critical.Lead Car must be able to clear the course without making any errors due to distraction or pressure by the following car.



Following Car needs to run the same basic line as the lead car but may also take a higher line in order to pressure the lead driver. Taking a lower line than the lead car will result in a loss of advantage. If the lead car is off line, the following car will gain advantage points by staying on the correct line althrough will not be deducted points for following the lead car. The following car should keep as close to the lead car as possible to gain the advantage.

Passing is allowed in Virtual Formula Drift. Passing is allowed anywhere on course as long as the lead car is clearly off the line the judges have specified. Any passing that occurs outside the scope of the aforementioned criteria will be deemed illegal and constitute an equivalence to a zero (0) run.



Collisions occur during tandem battle and in the event of contact, the driver at fault will lose advantage points. Incidental contact is allowed but not encouraged. Drivers are required to complete the entire course, even if the other driver crashes, hits, spins, stalls or is not able to complete the run. Drivers are always being judged as long as they are on course.



Pace Roll In The past we just used a straight up "50 Roll" this season we are using a Pace Roll. Both drivers will agree on a roll speed it could be slower or faster depending on the drivers. However if a decision cant be made by the drivers both drivers will use the VFD suggested roll which will usually be 50. Note: the end of the roll will not change only the speed.



Tandem Scoring will be observed by the (3) judges during the head-to-head battle. There will be no declaration of scores between the two runs. At the conclusion of the head-to-head battle, each judge will individually declare a winner. Judges will select from three options:

 

1. Driver “A” wins

2. Driver “B” wins

3. “Tie”

 

The majority will rule a winner will be decided.

In the event there is no clear majority, a “One More Time” will be granted, and the competitors will begin another 2-run head-to-head battle.

Multiple “One More Times” may be necessary to determine a winner Up to three.

 

The following items constitute and automatic zero or decuction in tandem:

 

3 or more wheels off course at the same time= Zero 

 

Straightening= Deduction 

 

Hitting a cone or course marker= Deduction

 

Double entry= Zero

 

Abrupt stop= Zero

 

Stalling= Zero

 

Resulting contact causes an abrupt change in the vehicles drift and/or causes a spin= Zero