06-12-2020, 08:03 AM
Usually the car is not too much damaged, and even if it is the damage doesn't really effect the drive. That's why the damage is set to 60%, to avoid punishing innocent drivers. I've had many incidents over my time here, but only a handful would affect the car so much that it can't be safely driven. And it's mostly on aero dependent cars and/or open wheelers, so something like F1, F3, GT3s if the speed was high enough to cause the damage...
Whether to pit or not, it also depends.In 20 minute races if the damage isn't so big that you can't drive, better to stay out and drive on. Even if you lose second a lap, compared to your usual pace, races are usually 11-16 laps, so you'll lose probably 15-20 seconds over the course of the race. Pit stops will set you back at least 25-30, and that's if the repairs don't take too long. And it's better to stay with the pack as long as you can, to possibly take the advantage if something happens to somebody in front of you. If the car is destroyed, and you've done at least 3 full laps (this is important), just quit the race. You'll end up at the back with lap or two less anyway, but at least you'll save yourself from getting more incidents. One thing you have to have in mind that in most cases (unless we're talking about very top of the split), one position up will give you 2 points, but you'll lose 3 from incidents. So even if you continue, and somebody gives up before you, you'll be behind them if you have more incidents.
In 1 hour races the things are a bit different, because of the length. I would advise finishing them, even if it meant to pit in first few laps. Maybe you can play with strategy a bit or do second and thirds stint on softer tyres with less fuel. That's for "heavy accidents". For lighter ones, again, you have to judge it by yourself how much worse is the car handling after the crash, is it even safe to continue without repairs, how much time you're losing and all that stuff.
Whether to pit or not, it also depends.In 20 minute races if the damage isn't so big that you can't drive, better to stay out and drive on. Even if you lose second a lap, compared to your usual pace, races are usually 11-16 laps, so you'll lose probably 15-20 seconds over the course of the race. Pit stops will set you back at least 25-30, and that's if the repairs don't take too long. And it's better to stay with the pack as long as you can, to possibly take the advantage if something happens to somebody in front of you. If the car is destroyed, and you've done at least 3 full laps (this is important), just quit the race. You'll end up at the back with lap or two less anyway, but at least you'll save yourself from getting more incidents. One thing you have to have in mind that in most cases (unless we're talking about very top of the split), one position up will give you 2 points, but you'll lose 3 from incidents. So even if you continue, and somebody gives up before you, you'll be behind them if you have more incidents.
In 1 hour races the things are a bit different, because of the length. I would advise finishing them, even if it meant to pit in first few laps. Maybe you can play with strategy a bit or do second and thirds stint on softer tyres with less fuel. That's for "heavy accidents". For lighter ones, again, you have to judge it by yourself how much worse is the car handling after the crash, is it even safe to continue without repairs, how much time you're losing and all that stuff.