NZR: 2.4HR OF DAYTONA

 nzr: 2.4 hr of Daytona Rulebook

1. Introduction & Definitions 
   
   
   • Overview of the event (2.4 hours at Daytona Road Course)
     
     
   • Purpose, scope, and applicability (real or sim racing)
     
     
   • Key definitions: Driver, Team, Solo, Duo, Classes (e.g., GTP, LMP2, GT3), Officials, Incident, Penalty, etc.
     
     
2. Event Overview & Format 
   
   
   • Event structure: Practice, Qualifying, Race
     
     
   • Timings and in‑sim time settings 
     
     
   • Start procedure: rolling 
     
     
   • Solo driver only 
     
     
3. Vehicle Classes & Eligibility
   
   
   • Permitted classes (e.g., GTP, LMP2, GT3, etc.) and specific car lists 
     
     
   • Licensing, registration, or rating requirements
     
     
   • Open setups are allowed
     
     
4. Sporting Regulations 
   
   
   • Practice session rules: duration, track usage, restrictions
     
     
   • Qualifying format details: time limits, lap counts, solo/timed laps 
     
     
   • Grid formation and start procedures
     
     
   • Race conduct: track limits, overtaking, safety car procedures (general guidance)
     
     
   • Incident handling protocols and evidence submission requirements 
     
     
5. Technical Regulations
   
   
   • Car setup: open , BOP, damage/fuel consumption settings (draw from similar events) 
     
     
   • Tire/fuel rules, repair allowances (e.g., one fast repair rule) 
     
     
   • Weather/time-of-day settings (static vs dynamic weather) 
     
     
6. Pit Stop
   
   
   • Pit lane speed limits, in‑pit behavior, safety protocols
     
     
   • No solo driver penalties
     
     
   • Repair/refuel/tire change rules
     
     
7. Penalties & Stewarding 
   
   
   • Types of infractions and associated penalties (drive‑throughs, time additions, swaps of grid positions, disqualifications) 
     
     
   • Penalty escalation system and limits (e.g., per incidents thresholds)
     
     
   • Stewarding process and evidence handling 
     
     
   • Appeals and post‑race review procedures
     
     
8. Scoring & Classification 
   
   
   • Points system (winner points, descending scale, Team scoring) 
     
     
   • Classification rules: minimum time laps, retirement, DNF protocols
     
     
   • Team scoring if applicable (e.g., average placement, bonus points for entries) 
     
     
9. Logistics & Administration 
   
   
   • Registration, communication channels (Discord, entry forms) 
     
     
   • Pre‑Event Briefing requirements
     
     
   • Incident reporting deadlines (e.g., 48 hours) 
     
     
   • Event officiating roles — race director, stewards, admin contact
     
     
10. Safety, Conduct & Code of Ethics 
    
    
    • Driver conduct expectations, code of behavior
      
      
    • Use of evidence (avoid abusive naming, multiple POVs) 
      
      
    • Safety protocols: avoid aggressive driving, respect track limits
      
      
11. Appendices & Annexes 
    
    
    • Sample timing schedule template
      
      
    • Incident report form example
      
      
    • Glossary of terms