DRIVING STANDARDS
SRB
strongly recommends the use of the built-in rearview mirror, proximity radar,
circuit map, MFD, and spotter. Crewchief is also a must! Stewards will evaluate
each incident as if the mentioned assists are activated. Recently, Racelabapps
has also been introduced to ACC , which also has a good radar.
(1) Show
respect towards fellow racers during the race.
(1.1) Drivers who have not completed Lap 1
cannot join the race later on.
Starting from the pits is only allowed on Lap
1.
(2) Every
racer must make a concerted effort to drive as safely and swiftly as possible.
(3) Each
racer must endeavor to avoid contact with other racers.
(4) In the
battle for a position:
(4.1) It is the responsibility of the attacking driver to overtake in a
safe manner.
(4.2) The leading driver must demonstrate a driving style that does not
endanger themselves or others.
(4.3) The defending driver may make one defensive move to protect their
position.
(4.4) The driver following another car must ensure they avoid any
contact with the car ahead.
(4.5) Drivers are expected not to change their racing line while
braking. Changing racing lines or moving to the other side of the track during
braking is prohibited.
(4.6) A driver must always leave sufficient space to accommodate another
car on the circuit.
(4.7) Various factors determine which driver has the right to a corner:
• The attacking driver has the right to a corner if they are more than
halfway alongside the next defender's car at the entry of the corner.
• The defending driver has the right to a corner if the attacking driver
is less than halfway alongside their car at the entry of the corner.
• When both cars are side by side, both have the right to the corner,
and more than one car width must be given between the drivers to avoid a
collision.
(5) When a
blue flag is displayed, it serves as a warning that a faster driver is
approaching.
(5.1) The rule remains as it is in GT Racing:
meaning that the slower driver maintains their racing line and does not change lanes...
with the following addition/clarity: The faster driver commits not to overtake
in the corner. The faster driver anticipates whether they can pass before or
after the corner (in this case, the standard rule 4.7 applies). Before the
corner, the slower driver (blue flag) does not lift off, nor during the corner,
nor on the exit of the corner. Once the speed is achieved, the faster driver
will make the maneuver, and then the slower driver MUST lift off so that the
faster driver can pass before entering the next braking point.
(5.2) Exercise caution and show sportsmanship,
provide space for overtaking.
(6) During
entry and exit of the pits, a driver must not cross the pit lines.
(7) If a
driver needs to stop their car, they must do so safely, off the track.
(8) If a
driver loses control of the car, they are responsible for stopping the car as
quickly and safely as possible, and for promptly making the track safe and
avoiding unpredictable movements. The driver is expected to keep their brake
applied until they regain control of the car.
(9) Drivers
must ensure they re-enter the track safely.
(9.1) If possible, the driver should re-enter
the track away from the racing line.
(9.2) If the speed difference is significant,
the driver must find an opening where they can safely rejoin the track. (If
there is no safe opening to rejoin, the driver must let the group pass).
(10)
Drivers on the track may need to make space for cars off-track to safely rejoin
the circuit.
(11) When a
yellow flag is displayed, drivers must reduce their speed and be prepared to
bring their vehicle to a stop. Overtaking during a yellow flag is prohibited.
PENALTIES
ACC
regulates most penalties, but in cases of contact and crashes, these are
reviewed live by a steward. It may sometimes take a while before penalties are
assigned. We strive to handle these during the race, and the fewer incidents
there are, the quicker they will be allocated.
Shortly after the race a public incident sheet + a link to the race replay file
will be provided.
(1) A
warning may be issued if none of the involved cars suffer a disadvantage.
(2) 5 to 15
Seconds (depending on severity) - This penalty can be given if the instigator
gains an advantage from the situation.
(2.1) 5 seconds: Instigator gains an advantage,
victim falls back less than 1 second.
5 seconds if you rear-end your predecessor and
the victim is disadvantaged but does not fall back.
(2.2) 10 seconds: Instigator gains an
advantage, victim falls back more than 1 second but less than 5 seconds.
(2.3) 15 seconds: Instigator gains an
advantage, victim falls back more than 5 seconds.
(3) DT -
This penalty can be given if the instigator gains an advantage from the
situation and causes the other car to lose control and go off-track.
(4) Stop
& Go 10 - This penalty can be given if the instigator causes an accident
where more than one other car loses control. These are just examples; even in
more severe cases, the stewards have the discretion to impose stricter
penalties.
(5) Double
penalty for an incident caused within the first 2 laps; otherwise determined by
the steward.
(6) Stop
& Go 30 - Determined by the steward in severe cases.
The same
rules will apply in case of an unsafe rejoin. In the event of a challenge and
the decision being overturned, the time will be deducted from the total. For
Stop & Go penalties, this will be track-dependent.
PROTEST / APPEAL
Stewards,
the organization and RACB will not react or respond to private messages during
the race.
(1) If you disagree with a decision made by the
stewards during the race, you can file a protest on our Discord channel. We
have a ticket system in place for this purpose. The stewards will then reassess
the incident. This can be done within 24hrs of the release of the public
incident sheet
(2) Right to appeal: if you do not agree with the final outcome of the protest
you have the right to appeal. However this appeal comes at the cost of 50
championship points. If the outcome of the appeal is the same as the initial
decision you will loose 50 championship points. If after reviewing the appeal
and protest the RACB officials decide to revoke the initial outcome and
penalty, the 50 reserved championship points will be given back.
