Racing Rules & Etiquette
Race Start Procedure
1. If multiclass, a gap of approximately 10 seconds between classes shall be given at the start of the formation lap
2. Drivers are to hold a steady pace and not accelerate until green flag. Early starts will be considered jump starts.
Overtaking
- To claim position in a corner, you must have substantial overlap before turn-in.
- The outside driver must be given space through the entire corner.
- The inside driver must also be given space through the corner.
- Unsafe dive-bombing (barge passing) is not allowed.
- If the leading driver makes a significant mistake, a trailing driver may attempt a pass with caution.
- On straights, the leading driver may make one defensive move and one return move unless the trailing car has overlap.
- The leading driver may take any line through a corner unless an opponent has overlap.
Lapping
- Blue flags indicate a faster car is lapping you; allow them to pass safely.
- Lapping drivers must overtake carefully and not force lapped cars off track.
- Lapped drivers should not defend and should move aside when safe.
Contact
- Contact may happen, but avoidable incidents must be acknowledged.
- If you cause an incident, give the position back if possible.
- If you cause a crash and suffer most, you cannot claim compensation.
- Expect different braking zones and drive to avoid collisions.
- The following driver must avoid rear-ending the car ahead.
- Brake-checking or unnecessary slowing is strictly forbidden.
After an Incident
- Rejoining drivers must not interfere with on-track traffic.
- On-track drivers have priority over rejoining cars.
- You only regain right of way once at racing speed.
- Use mirrors and in-game tools to check for traffic before rejoining.
- If stopped on track, hold brakes and do not move.
- If safe, rejoin after traffic has passed
- Severely damaged and uncontrollable cars should tow to the pits.
- Damaged cars have no right of way while recovering.
- Stewards' decisions are final. Please refrain from contacting Admins or Stewards to dispute rulings.
These rules ensure fair, safe, and respectful racing for all drivers. 🚗💨