New Zealand Virtual Sim Racing - Sprint Car Championship

📜 New Zealand Virtual Sim Racing – Sprint Car Championship

Official Rule Set

1️⃣ General Conduct

• Respect all drivers, admins, and race control at all times.

• Clean and fair racing is expected.

• Intentional wrecking, retaliation, or dangerous driving will not be tolerated.

• Drivers must follow admin decisions during and after events.

• Voice or text abuse may result in penalties or removal from the championship.

2️⃣ Event Schedule

• All rounds take place on Sunday at 15:30 NZT.

• Drivers should join the server at least 10 minutes before session start.

• Race control may start sessions early if all drivers are ready.

3️⃣ Race Format

Each round includes:

1. Practice Session

2. Qualifying

3. Heat Races

4. Dash Race (top qualifiers)

5. Feature Race

• Grid positions are determined by qualifying and heat results.

• Feature race grid will follow official event results set by race control.

4️⃣ Starts & Restarts

• All races use rolling starts unless stated otherwise.

• Leader controls race pace after the pace truck exits.

• No passing before the green flag.

• Jump starts may result in a penalty.

5️⃣ Driving Standards

Drivers must:

• Hold a predictable racing line.

• Avoid aggressive slide jobs that cause avoidable contact.

• Rejoin safely after spins or incidents.

• Give racing room when alongside another car.

Drivers must NOT:

• Divebomb recklessly.

• Block excessively or change lines multiple times defensively.

• Cause avoidable cautions.

6️⃣ Cautions & Incidents

• Cautions will be handled automatically by iRacing unless race control intervenes.

• Drivers involved in incidents should rejoin safely without blocking traffic.

• Intentional yellow flags are strictly prohibited.

7️⃣ Communication

• Voice chat should remain clear during racing.

• No arguing during live sessions.

• Any disputes must go through admins after the race.

8️⃣ Penalties

Race control may issue:

• Warning

• Position penalty

• Time penalty

• Start from rear next race

• Disqualification

• Championship removal (for severe offences)

Admin decisions are final.

9️⃣ Attendance

• Drivers should notify admins if unable to attend a round.

• Repeated no-shows without notice may result in grid removal.

🔟 Sportsmanship

This championship is built around:
 ✅ Respect
 ✅ Fair competition
 ✅ Fun racing
 ✅ Professional behaviour Race hard, race clean, and represent New Zealand Virtual Sim Racing positively.