Wikipedia:WikiProject Sports Car Racing/Example Race

This is a page meant to show you an example of how a page dedicated to a single race for a sports car series should be set up. The templates and charts used here can be used by you to create your own page, simply by copying and pasting the text and code from the edit screen.

Information shown in italics are notes about how to use and modify elements of this page. They should not be copied over to your actual page.

Note this page is heavily modified from the real 2006 FIA GT Brno 500km page to serve the purpose of showing important information, and should not be taken as factual regarding this race.

=2006 FIA GT Brno 500km=

The 2006 FIA GT Brno 500km was the second race for the 2006 FIA GT Championship season. It took place on May 28, 2006.

''First, the name scheme for races. Race names should attempt to be identical over a series of years if possible. For instance, every 24 Hours of Daytona should have the same title, " 24 Hours of Daytona". Leave out any and all sponsorship information as this makes it more difficult to search for specific race results. For less famous races that do not repeat from year to year, attempt to include the series that the race is part of in the title, as seen here. Abbreviate if necessary to avoid long page titles.''

''Second, the opening paragraph of each page should contain the race title, repeated in bold, what race number it is in that season, what series it belongs to, what track it took place on (unless already covered in the article title), and what date it took place. Also include information about length, competing classes, or any special notes that may be necessary.''

Historical events such as a driver's death or an important moment in motorsports history should also be included at the top of the article.

Official Results
Class winners in bold. Cars failing to complete 70% of winner's distance marked as Not Classified (NC).

''The race results should be done in a chart similar to this, if not exact. The order of the categories here should be followed as well. If you do not know the tire companies used, they can be left out. Always include the exact type of car chassis used, as well as the engine maker, engine size, and engine configuration as shown. If your series uses a spec-chassis or engine for every entrant, then the chassis/engine lines can also be left out. Always list all class winners in bold to make them easy to find.''

The following abbreviations should also be used:

''* NC = Not Classified - A car which finished the race but did not go enough distance to warrant points. The rules for this vary from series to series.''

''* DNF = Did Not Finish - A car which did not finish the race nor did it go enough distance to warrant points. Cars failing to finish but did go far enough to be classified should be left blank.''

''* DSQ = Disqualified - A car disqualified by race officials. DSQs should include a note at the bottom of the chart explaining why the car was disqualified. DSQs should be listed ahead of DNFs on the chart, but behind NCs.''

''* DNS = Did Not Start - A car qualified for the race but did not start for some reason. This does not include cars on the entry list that did not show up, or cars that ran practice only. Those cars should not be listed at all.''

''* DNQ = Did Not Qualify - A car which at least attempted to qualify, but for some reason was not fast enough or failed to qualify. These should be listed at the very bottom of the chart below DNSs.''

Statistics

 * Pole Position - #9 Zakspeed Racing - 1:55.660
 * Fastest Lap - #359 Made Up Team - 1:23.456
 * Average Speed - 158.15km/h

''Race statistics should be listed at the bottom. The four important statistics are "Pole Position", "Fastest Lap", "Average Speed", and "Distance". Distance should only be used if the race is timed, or if the race did not go to it's preset distance due to weather or something else. Pole Position and Fastest Lap should list the team and car number that set the lap, and the lap time.''

Measurements should be listed in Kilometers for European and International series, and Miles for American series.