๐ NZVSR ARCA Menards iRacing Series | Season 1 Rulebook
๐ General Series Information
The NZVSR ARCA Menards iRacing Series is designed to replicate the style and structure of real-world ARCA racing while maintaining fair and competitive online racing standards.
All drivers are expected to race respectfully and professionally at all times. Intentional wrecking, retaliation, or unsportsmanlike behaviour will not be tolerated.
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Fridays
๐ 20:00 NZST
๐ฎ Platform: iRacing
๐ฅ Broadcast by New Zealand Virtual Sim Racing
๐ Sporting Regulations
1๏ธโฃ Race Format
Each event will include:
- Practice Session
- Lone Qualifying
- Main Race
Race lengths will vary depending on the track.
2๏ธโฃ Starts & Restarts
Initial Race Start
- Leader controls the field.
- No passing before the green flag.
- Drivers must remain in line until crossing the start/finish line.
Restarts
- Leader controls the restart pace.
- Drivers may choose inside or outside lane where applicable.
- No jumping the restart.
- Wrecking or lane changing before green may result in penalties.
๐ก Caution Procedures
3๏ธโฃ Full Course Cautions
Full course cautions may be called for:
- Multi-car incidents
- Blocked racing surface
- Unsafe re-joins
- Major accidents
Under Caution:
๐ซ No passing unless instructed
๐ซ No intentional contact
๐ซ No aggressive weaving or brake checking
Drivers must slow safely and form behind the pace car.
4๏ธโฃ Lucky Dog Rule
The first driver one lap down at the time of caution will receive the free pass (โLucky Dogโ) and may rejoin the lead lap.
Drivers involved in causing the caution are NOT eligible.
5๏ธโฃ Wave Arounds
Drivers trapped a lap down between the pace car and leader may receive a wave around before restart.
๐ Pit Road Rules
6๏ธโฃ Pit Stops
Pit road is OPEN unless race control states otherwise.
Pit Road Conduct:
โ ๏ธ Speeding penalties enforced
โ ๏ธ Unsafe pit exits prohibited
โ ๏ธ Drivers must maintain control entering pit lane
๐ซ Driving Standards
7๏ธโฃ Blocking
One defensive move is permitted.
Excessive blocking, reactionary blocking, or dangerous weaving is prohibited.
8๏ธโฃ Avoidable Contact
Drivers are expected to avoid unnecessary contact whenever possible.The following may result in penalties:
- Dumping another driver
- Divebombing without overlap
- Retaliation
- Intentionally causing cautions
ARCA-style contact may happen occasionally, but deliberate wrecking will not be tolerated.
9๏ธโฃ Retaliation Policy
๐ซ ZERO tolerance for intentional wrecking.
Any driver intentionally wrecking another driver may face:
- Point deductions
- Race suspension
- Season removal
๐ Championship System
๐ Points System
Points will be awarded based on finishing position each round.The driver with the most points at the conclusion of the season will be crowned the NZVSR ARCA Menards Series Champion ๐Consistency throughout the season will be key to championship success.
๐ง Car & Setup Rules
1๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ Car Setups
- Fixed setups will be used unless otherwise announced.
- No exploits or unintended modifications permitted.
๐๏ธ Voice Chat & Broadcast Conduct
1๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ Driver Conduct
Drivers must remain respectful in:
- Voice chat
- Text chat
- Broadcast interviews
- Discord
Abuse, harassment, or excessive toxicity may result in penalties.
๐ Race Control Authority
1๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃ Administration
Race Control reserves the right to:
- Issue penalties
- Review incidents
- Adjust cautions
- Remove disruptive drivers
All decisions made by NZVSR officials are final.
๐ณ๐ฟ Final Notes
This series is built to provide:
๐ฅ Competitive oval racing
๐ Fun and exciting broadcasts
๐ค Respectful competition
๐ฅ Classic ARCA-style action
Race hard. Race smart. Respect others.๐ Good luck, drivers, and welcome to the NZVSR ARCA Menards iRacing Series Season 1! ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฅ
