INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the simracing community of Virtual Racing League CZ/SK. This document contains rules and regulations for the GT3 season organized by the VRL team. It is an annual championship for GT3 category cars in the game Assetto Corsa Competizione on the Playstation 5 console. Please read this document carefully if you want to participate in the GT3 season and compete for the champion title.
REGISTRATION
- Registration will take place through the SimGrid platform.
- Before the start of the season, the entry fee must be paid.
- A maximum of 28 drivers (+3 reserves) can register for the season.
- The administrators reserve the right to verify the correctness and suitability of registered drivers.
- Registration will be closed on October 1, 2023.
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
1. The driver must have a profile on Discord and must be registered for the event on the SimGrid platform..
- Drivers must be registered by October 1, 2023.
- The driver must be assigned to a team that they will represent (even as an individual).
- Link to the event:
https://www.thesimgrid.com/championships/3879?s=JWQlY1pd
- Link to Discord server:
https://discord.gg/aJGU4PE4YC
2. The driver must have the PS5 version of the game Assetto Corsa Competizione installed, including all released DLCs for the game.
3. The driver must have their PSN ID filled in their profile on the SimGrid platform, which is needed for assigning the driver to the race car, adjusting the starting position, modifying the PSN nickname, etc.
4. The driver must have paid the entry fee by October 1, 2023.
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee will be set at 500 CZK (20€). The entry fee is introduced to ensure that the competition is financially self-sufficient and does not need financial support from the organizers. All collected money will be used solely for the operation of the competition. We want to provide drivers with a quality competition, which involves certain expenses such as prizes for the winners, streaming costs, commentator fees, server operation, and other associated expenses. If the stream with a commentator is not provided, the entry fee will be reduced.
1. By bank transfer to the account: account number: 162282602/0600, IBAN: CZ2506000000000162282602. Please include PSN nickname and name in the note.
2. PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/Preset007
TEAMS
1. A team can consist of a maximum of two drivers.
- The drivers' roster can be changed freely before the registration deadline.
- Maximum of 2 drivers per team. It is possible to participate as an individual driver (the driver must be assigned to a team).
2. Each team must be created on the SimGrid platform. (Further information can be found in the instructions below).
3. Drivers will be added to the server with their real names after the registration is closed.
CARS
1. All GT3 category cars are allowed for the season.
2. eam liveries must be reported via the Discord server before the registration is closed on October 1, 2023 (official liveries are recommended).
3. After the registration is closed, the reported car cannot be changed without notifying and consulting with the team administrators.
After the registration is closed, the season will start with a race at Watkins Glen on October 8, 2023.
SEASON
The season will consist of 14 races, which will take place on Sundays at 14-day intervals. The lobby will always be reset at 7:00 PM CET. The race day will consist of a 20-minute practice session, a 15-minute qualifying session, and a 60-minute race (during the season, the race duration will be extended to 90 minutes for three races).
RACE LOBBY
Title: Virtual Racing League - GT3 LEAGUE
The server will be set up for each race of the season at least ten days before the race. The password for entry will be announced on the Discord server.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
During the race, the overall goal is to avoid contact between cars; all drivers in VRL are responsible for attempting to prevent such incidents. Avoid being overly aggressive when attempting an overtaking maneuver. Generally, it is the responsibility of the pursuing car to complete the pass in a safe and clean manner. The chance of accidents is particularly high at the beginning of the race, so please exercise increased caution. It's often safer to avoid highly risky maneuvers at the start. Races are seldom won heroically in the first lap.
SEASON AND RACE RULES
1. By 1st October 2023, drivers must announce the team and car they will participate with in the season, as changing the team or car during the season will not be allowed.
2. During the race, it will not be allowed to join the server. All drivers must join during the practice session (20 mins) or after the qualifying session. An exception is when a driver is kicked from the server, then rejoining is allowed.
3. It is strictly forbidden to leave the lobby during the race, even after its conclusion. Drivers must wait until the server is restarted.
4. Drivers must adhere to proper on-track behavior and follow the signal flags.
5. During the qualifying or race, teleporting to the pits will not be allowed. Drivers must drive to the pits and then proceed with repairs. Drivers must refuel enough to return to the pits. Abandoning the car on the track will be penalized. (An exception is allowed if there is a hardware failure that would leave the driver stranded on the track).
6. Driving through other cars in the pit lane will not be allowed (minor passing during entry to the pit lane will not be penalized). Intentionally passing other cars during the formation lap will also not be allowed.
7. When exiting the pits, drivers must respect the pit exit line (do not cross the marked line).
8. After finishing the race, drivers must complete the lap and drive to the pits. Teleporting to the pits or staying on the track will not be allowed. Abandoning the car on the track will be penalized.
9. Drivers are allowed only cockpit views (applies to the pit lane as well).
10. During qualifying and the race, drivers are required to turn off in-game voice communication.
11. If a driver goes off-track, they must not re-enter the track in a way that endangers other racers. If the situation doesn't allow for a safe re-entry, the driver must wait until it's safe.
12. The use of assists such as Ideal Line and Stability Control is not allowed during the race.
13. Drivers are required to record a video of their race (60-minute recording on PS, stream) for the purpose of monitoring cockpit view compliance and resolving track incidents. (Failure to provide the recording will be penalized).
14. If a driver cannot participate in a race, they must notify someone from the admin team and withdraw from the race on the SimGrid platform (otherwise, the absence will be considered unexcused, and the driver will receive 10 penalty points). If a driver reaches a total of 30 penalty points, they will be excluded from the season and replaced by a substitute driver.
15. Excessive blinking is prohibited. (Two blinks are allowed) Drivers can warn others with blinking in the case of blue flags or an accident. Continuous blinking will be penalized.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
(19:00 CET) Server restart - Virtual Racing League - GT3 LEAGUE
(19:00 – 19:20 CET) Practice - all drivers join the lobby
(19:20 – 19:35 CET) Qualifying - lobby closed
(19:35 – 20:40 CET) RACE (60 min) - Strict prohibition of leaving the lobby (90 min race + 30 min)
(20:45 CET approx.) Server restart - END OF RACE
PIT STOP
1. WITHOUT PIT WINDOW
2. Mandatory 1 pit stop
3. Mandatory refueling (refueling will affect the pit stop duration)
4. Optional tire change
RACE RESTART AND POSTPONEMENT
1. If more than 15 minutes have not passed in the race and the server crashes or more than five drivers are kicked, the race will be restarted, and the qualifying results will be used for the start. The race duration will not be shortened.
2. If more than 15 minutes but less than 45 minutes have passed in the race and the server crashes or more than five drivers are kicked, the race will be restarted, and the current positions from the last completed lap will be used for the start. The race duration will be reduced by the time that passed before the server crash.
3. If more than 45 minutes have passed in the race and the server crashes, the race will be terminated, and the current positions from the last completed lap will be considered final.
4. In case of prolonged server issues, the race will be postponed, and the qualifying results will be used for the rescheduled race.
5. For the 90-minute race, the times will be adjusted proportionally to the race length (20 min - 70 min).
STREAM
Individual races of the season will be live-streamed and commented on our official YouTube channel,
Virtual Racing League (@VirtualRacingLeagueCZSK).
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtualRacingLeagueCZSK
CONCLUSION
Ignorance of the rules will not be tolerated. All drivers have an obligation to read and study the rules before the start of the season. If you find any errors or discrepancies in this document, please alert someone from the VRL admin team, as our goal is to provide the best conditions for both drivers and fans. We believe that together, we will enjoy ourselves and have fun in our GT3 league and the battle for the title.
