It's highly likely that anything you're going to ask inworld about the DWRL is already answered! Give this a read and see if that's the case! Something missing? Please let us know inworld @ Suku Ming or @ Toby Rainbow
General/Common questions
Q: What kind of racing do you do here?
A: American Dirt Oval Racing, American Pavement Oval Racing, and OffRoad Racing
Q: I just got here, I'm in some sort of building. Where are the tracks?
A: If you walk straight ahead through the doorway, you'll find a teleporter that can take you to the pavement track (Fairgrounds Speedway) and the Dirt Track (Dirtfield Raceway) Straight ahead of you is the offroad Arena.
Q: What kind of cars do you sell here? Where can I buy them?
A: The cars are for sale at their respective tracks, or in the arena sales area. We're in the process of moving all vendors to the arena area.
If you want to know more about the cars, click the "The Cars" button on the sidebar to your left.
Q: Who runs this place?
A: Toby Rainbow and Suku Ming are in charge.
Q: When are the races?
A:
Tuesday at 4 PM - 6:30 PM - ORC OffRoad Championship in the Arena!
Thursday: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Pavement Track with Sportsman Late Models and more!
Sunday at 2 PM - 5:30 PM Dirt Oval Racing! Come drive the competitive Dirt Modifieds, and more!
Q: How much do the cars cost?
A: The prices range from 150L$ for a low end car up to 900L$ for a high end car. Each class costs differently, and the prices are listed on the vendors. Customizable cars are available but much more expensive than their non custom counterparts.
Q: I want to add new parts to my car or customize it!
A: The cars come no mod, and as such you can't add any parts to them. However if you would like custom graphics, that is possible. Please read the "Car Painting Faq" lower on this page.
Custom Paint Quick Facts:
You can get your own customized paint graphics on your race car! Here's the simple steps!
Step 1: Check our "The Cars" page for a list of prices for custom paints in each class!
Step 2: IM Toby Rainbow or Suku Ming inworld.
Step 3: They will give you some options on how to get the graphics on your ride once you've paid. They are as follows:
1. They can send you a stripped down blank "Shell" version of the car you (or a friend!!) can put your graphics on. Send this car and the graphics back to them.
2. You can send them logos and other things you'd like on your cars, and they can apply them
3. You can have them prepare the graphics for you.
"Dirtfield Raceway" Dirt Oval Track Questions:
Q: Why is the track made of dirt?
A: Because there are several dirt ovals like this all over the US and Canada, were local drivers participate in races every weekend. There are all kinds of dirt race cars, from pure stocks (basically street cars with safety equipment) to Sprint Cars (wild open wheeled machines with high horsepower engines.)
Q: So... demo derbies right?
A:
Occasionally yes, but more typically...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=e-OoZQktxZ8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgvzi9PGS5o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFXzDVzMPvQ
Sure, if those constitute demo derbies.
Q: Okay, so what races here / where can I find the cars?
A:The dirt cars are in a sale area, in the arena lobby, right where you port in. The pavement cars are on sale in the grandstands for the pavement track.If there is a car you do not see on sale here that was made by us, don't hesitate to IM Toby Rainbow, or Suku Ming
Q: When can I drive on the tracks?
A: Whenever you want as long as there isn't a race going on!
Q: What's the "Figure 8" track?
A: The figure 8 track starts in the infield, facing diagonally at turn 1, you drive into the first corner, exit the second corner, and drive diagonally across the infield to turn 4. In turn 4, you turn right, and go backwards on the oval, until you reach the infield, which you go diagonally across again. For those of you who are observant, you'll notice this is an 8 shape. The gate you use for scoring is between turns 1 and 2.
PAVEMENT OVAL QUESTIONS:
Q: I heard there was a Pavement track. How do I get to the pavement track?
A: There is a teleporter on the arena lobby that will take you upstairs to the pavement track. Likewise, you can take that teleporter back to the Arena lobby, or to the dirt track.
Q: Is this NASCAR?
A: No.
Q: Do you sell a NASCAR(s)?
A: We sell stock cars. Close enough?
Treet.TV related questions:
Q: The races are televised?
A: Yes, by Treet.TV, Second Life's biggest Television station. Treet's Website
Treet covers only our Sunday dirt oval events and the occasional pavement one.
Q: Who announces the Treet TV races?
A: Suku Ming and a rotation of guest hosts.
Q: Can i be on Treet?
A: Sure. Buy a race car, and join a race on a Sunday.
Q: is Treet on the air at every race?
A: No, only Sunday nights.
Q: How can i watch "Dirtfield Races" on Treet?
A: to watch past shows you can go to archives.treet.tv
A pt2: To listen to us LIVE, you can watch from the site or in-world! If you're at the track turn on your audio feed.
Q: What kind of cars race here?
A: These.
Q: Any rules and regulations for race time?
A: Rules.
Just got your shiny new customizable car? Curious if there's limitations? Need help? Look no further! The green section is quick, the part below is the meat and potatoes!
Custom Paint Quick Facts:
You can get your own customized paint graphics on your race car! Here's the simple steps!
Step 1: Check our "The Cars" page for a list of prices for custom paints in each class!
Step 2: IM Toby Rainbow or Suku Ming inworld.
Step 3: They will give you some options on how to get the graphics on your ride once you've paid. They are as follows:
1. They can send you a stripped down blank "Shell" version of the car you (or a friend!!) can put your graphics on. Send this car and the graphics back to them.
2. You can send them logos and other things you'd like on your cars, and they can apply them
3. You can have them prepare the graphics for you.
Note: These rules DO NOT APPLY to DEMO DERBY VEHICLES.
General Rules:
1.) No real life logos on cars.
Unless nobody's heard of it / cares.
1a.) If you work for a company in real life and would like their logo displayed, please talk to Toby Rainbow or Suku Ming before just sending the car and the textures.
2.) You must purchase the blank.
You can't just send in any random car and it's textures and demand it on one of our models. You must purchase a blank before you take any steps other than creating your own textures.
3.) No nudity or gruesome violence on your car.
Seriously, that's just retarded.
Need to know more? Here's your stop;
Quick Faq
Q: I can't use photoshop and/or don't know how to make textures, but want a custom car. What can I do?
A: There are a multitude of talented racers and painters in and around the DWRL. Here's a list of people that have painted cars for people like you! They have prices for their services of course.
Toby Rainbow
Caz Freschi
Ryde Thor
Quick Gazov
Kiboe Munro
Try contacting one of these fine gentlemen to see examples of their work, and for rates for their painting services.
Q:Can my car use #Xx
A: Any number between 0-999 is available for use in any given class, provided it is not lalready in use. Please inquire if your number is being used.
Q: I *really* want #XX but someone already has it!
A: So does everyone else. The numbers XXa, 1XX, 2XX, 3XX, etc are all available in most classes. Use one of them.
Q: Why don't you have a xxxx model in xxxx class?
A: The cars we built here (which were painstakingly built taking as long as several weeks in some cases) were the models that we felt like building. If you *really* can't race without your
Dodge Charger in street stock we can build it for you, but it will be quite expensive and time consuming.
Q: Can I put real life automaker logos on my car?
A: If you really want to, however the DWRL does not accept responsibility for those textures on your vehicle.