- Series Overview -

Hooters ProCup Online Racing Series (HPCORS) is modeled as closely as possible to the real USAR Hooters ProCup Series (HPC) as seen on Speed Channel. Just like the real series, we run two ProCup divisions, North and South, each having a separate series of regular season races. At the conclusion of the regular season, the Four Champions Championship Series combines the best drivers from each division in a multi-race shootout... all on exciting, high-quality, highly competitive short tracks!  (Signup here.)

The HPCORS ProCup schedule follows the USAR schedule week-for-week and track-for-track.  HPCORS' races begin at approximately 9:40 PM ET (6:40 PM PT) Sunday night with the track opening for practice at 9 PM.  HPCORS is an Online Racin' (OLR) member league and races on OLR servers.

In addition to the ProCup divisions, HPCORS also runs a Touring Series that includes three classes: late models, modifieds and street stocks.  The Touring Series also runs on Sunday nights at 9 PM ET with the schedule designed to fill in ProCup off weeks with a less-rigorous, just-for-fun racing series.  While the ProCup divisions are intended for intermediate to veteran level drivers, the Touring Series welcomes drivers of all skills including beginner drivers (See Getting Started).

Each HPCORS driver selects a ProCup division (North or South) for which he will be scored.  An HPCORS driver may run races in the other ProCup division as a cross-over driver, but will receive no score for doing so.  All HPCORS drivers are scored for the late model class of the Touring Series. 

For the ProCup divisions (North and South) and the late model class of the Touring Series, driver points are accumulated.  The ProCup points system is modeled directly after the USAR Hooters ProCup system.  The late model points system is more indicative of that found at a typical, local short track.  Driver points are accumulated throughout the regular season in a quest for the divisional championship and for ProCup divisions directly affects championship series eligibility and seeding.  Points are accumulated during the championship series in the battle to be named overall HPCORS champion.

To add spice to the series, each ProCup division alternates between fixed <expert> setup races and open setup races.  This allows drivers to hone their chassis setup skills at short tracks without the burden of having to come up with a new set every week.

- Sign up for HPCORS' 2008 Season -

Our 2008 season kicks off on March 2nd with the Touring Series.  ProCup racing begins on March 16th with South Division race at USA International Speedway.  To sign up, go to the signup page.

 - HPCORS Uses NR2OO5 on OLR Servers -

All races are run using NASCAR Racing 2OO5 Season.  Races are conducted in the League Arena on OLR servers using the OLR Client.  The following settings are used for each race.

 - ProCup Divisions -

Two ProCup divisions, North and South, will entertain drivers of intermediate or greater skill-level. As a minimum, drivers are expected to be able to drive consistent high and low lines at short tracks and must be able to cleanly get out of the way of faster traffic when being lapped. Both ProCup divisions run Sunday night and follow USAR Hooters ProCup series schedule week-for-week and track-for-track. The Four-Champions Championship Series runs at the conclusion of the regular season and seeds the best drivers from each ProCup division in a shootout to determine the overall HPCORS champion.

ProCup Race Settings

Schedule: here

Driver Skill: intermediate and up.

Game: NASCAR Racing 2OO5 Season (NR2OO5)

Mod: GNS from Project Wildfire
Setups: Alternating, fixed <expert> and open
Driver Aids: disabled on fixed <expert>, allowed on open setup

Alternate views: allowed
Damage: realistic
Pace Lap: full pace lap
Yellow Flags: enabled
Restarts: double file

Tire wear: x1

Fuel Consumption: x1
Weather: "real" weather.  When a race is set up, the online race weather is set to the actual real weather at the real track at the time of the online race, as indicated by weather.com.  (There is always a link to the weather forecast for the upcoming events on the bottom of the home page.)

Cautions:  To keep races moving, a self-policing two caution system is used.  If a driver causes one caution, he must go to the end of the longest line on restart.  If he later causes a second, (s)he must park his/her car for the evening.  Races are reviewed to insure compliance.

ProCup Evening Schedule of Events

Day: Sunday

 - Touring Series -

On each Touring Series night three classes are run, a street stock race, a modifieds race and a late model feature.  Only the late model feature is scored for Touring Series championship points.  The Touring Series caters to drivers of all skill levels and the three-race format is particularly tailored for beginners to get their feet wet.

Touring Series Race Settings

Schedule: here

Driver Skill: beginner and up.

Game: NASCAR Racing 2OO5 Season (NR2OO5)

Mod: Street Stock, Whelen Modifieds and LMv2
Setups: see below
Driver Aids: allowed

Alternate views: allowed
Damage: realistic
Pace Lap: full pace lap
Yellow Flags: enabled
Restarts: double file

Tire wear: x1

Fuel Consumption: x1
Weather: "real" weather.  When a race is set up, the online race weather is set to the actual real weather at the real track at the time of the online race, as indicated by weather.com.  (There is always a link to the weather forecast for the upcoming events on the bottom of the home page.)

Cautions:  To keep races moving, a self-policing two caution system is used.  If a driver causes one caution, he must go to the end of the longest line on restart.  If he later causes a second, (s)he must park his/her car for the remainder of the race.  The driver is free to enter the next race of the evening.  Races are reviewed to insure compliance.

Touring Series Evening Schedule of Events

Day: Sunday

 - Why Join HPCORS? -

Proactive League Administration: HPCORS management understands the demands of running an online league and takes a proactive posture in all aspects of league administration, from active participation in races to development and maintenance of this website.  We put forth a great effort to provide timely race results and maintain up-to-date scoring and standings.  We try to add depth to the league by providing various ancillary features such as our news archive and photo/video galleries.  We constantly seek to partner with a variety of sponsors to our mutual benefit, bringing sponsors increased exposure throughout online racing community while allowing us to offer great prizes and awards to participants; all with an eye towards making HPCORS the best online short-track experience you will find.  Join us and join the fun.

Improve Your Driving Skills: HPCORS entertains a wide range of driver skill levels.  We firmly believe that drivers with disparate skills can drive together on the same track if everyone does their part.  Faster drivers, please respect the skill level of slower drivers.  Recognize their braking points and don't run them over on turn entry.  Don't crowd them in the corner.  When passing, give plenty of room in case they bobble it.  Slower drivers, recognize when it's appropriate to race faster cars hard versus when it's doing nobody any good to hold up faster traffic.  The latter is usually the case, so, move out of the way and let them pass before frustrations mount.  Try to indicate whether they should pass high or low.

In the ProCup divisions, as a minimum all HPCORS expects is that at each track you be able to run a smooth low line, a smooth high line and be able to cleanly move out of the way of faster traffic.  And... that you practice each track before race-day to insure that you can do all of the above.

In the Touring Series, we entertain a full range of driver skill levels from beginner up.  Beginner drivers should take advantage of the driving aids which are allowed in the Touring Series.  When starting out, turn on all the aids.  Slowly wean yourself off the driving aids as your driving skill improves.  HPCORS has a lot of highly knowledgeable, friendly drivers; take advantage of that and ask questions and listen to suggestions.  

Short tracking is a great way to learn to drive a race car.  Even speedway jocks can substantially improve their cornering by racing short tracks;  Everything happens much more quickly on a short track and the excitement unfolds unexpectedly and suddenly.  Remember, every Nextel Cup driver got his start racing the various local short tracks speckled across this great nation.  Whether you're novice or pro, HPCORS is a great way to improve your overall driving while having a great time doing it!

Ease into Learning Chassis Setups: HPCORS ProCup divisions run half of the races using open setups and half using fixed <expert> sets, on alternating races for each division. The Touring Series runs fixed sets for the street stock (<fast>) and modified (<expert>) races and open sets for the Late Model races. This provides a great way for drivers to learn how to develop good chassis setups in a competitive, league environment without being entirely shut out of the competition.  For those new to setting up a race car, try your hand at it and see what you can come up with.  If race day is approaching and your setup is still out-of-whack... no big deal... just run the <expert> set for that week.  Remember, next race everyone will be running an <expert> set!

 - Questions or Concerns, Please Contact Us -

If you have questions about HPCORS concerning the format, what it's about, or anything else, please direct them to the series president Tony Stevens or the series administrator Mark Royer.