{"id":1311,"date":"2025-11-09T13:04:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T12:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtel.team\/?p=1311"},"modified":"2025-11-15T13:41:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T12:41:20","slug":"new-season-launch-hobzs-v8-supercars-round-1-its-raceday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtel.team\/?p=1311","title":{"rendered":"New Season Launch: Hobz\u2019s V8 Supercars \u2014 Round 1 | It&#8217;s raceday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GTEL is back for a brand-new season, and this time the roar of V8 power takes center stage. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gtel.team\/?tag=hobz-v8-supercars-championship\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"47\">Hobz V8 Supercars Championship<\/a>\u00a0kicks off today with\u00a0Round 1 at Deep Forest Raceway, a legendary Gran Turismo circuit that blends long straights with tight, technical corners and dramatic elevation changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers will need to balance aggression and precision \u2014 overtaking opportunities are there, but only for those who can master their cars through the twisty first and second sectors. With\u00a01-hour races,\u00a010-minute qualifying sessions, and\u00a0mandatory S\/M\/H compounds, strategy will be as important as raw pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lobby Settings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1-hour race, 10-minute qualifying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penalties OFF, Damage LIGHT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel\/Tire wear = 2x\/2x<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory compounds:\u00a0S \/ M \/ H<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Car limits:\u00a0Min 1350 kg | Max 565 BHP | Max 709 PP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the start of a\u00a0five-round season, featuring some of GTEL\u2019s most iconic circuits \u2014 and plenty of chances for close battles, pit lane drama, and the trademark mix of skill and chaos the league is known for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The season has begun \u2014 and Deep Forest is about to echo with the thunder of V8s once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(109,83,60) 0%,rgb(51,25,25) 100%)\">Check&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?height=800&amp;wkst=2&amp;bgcolor=%23ffffff&amp;ctz=UTC&amp;hl=en&amp;showPrint=0&amp;showCalendars=0&amp;src=M2dpZGpyMXQyZ3EwNHNlMHF0czhzNzdmdDRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&amp;color=%237986CB&amp;style=border-width:0&amp;width=1000&amp;height=800&amp;frameborder=0&amp;scrolling=no\">our calendar<\/a>&nbsp;for the practice and race times in your timezone. If you&#8217;re new to racing with us, make sure to read the <a href=\"https:\/\/gtel.team\/?page_id=232\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"232\">Drivers code of conduct<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/gtel.team\/?page_id=609\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"609\">Rules and regulations<\/a> do apply and penalties will be issued if necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GTEL is back for a brand-new season, and this time the roar of V8 power takes center stage. The\u00a0Hobz V8 Supercars Championship\u00a0kicks off today with\u00a0Round 1 at Deep Forest Raceway, a legendary Gran Turismo circuit that blends long straights with tight, technical corners and dramatic elevation changes. 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