APRL | COTA 3 Hours Endurance Off Season GT3 Challenge

Championship Rules and Penalties

Welcome to the Teams Off Season Event, where adherence to the rules of racing is vital for maintaining a fair and thrilling competition. Below are the detailed rules and penalty guidelines to ensure a seamless racing experience.

1️⃣ Penalty Administration

1.1 Incident Severity Assessment

• Minor Incidents: Infractions with limited impact on the race, such as unsportsmanlike conduct or minor contact.
• Moderate Incidents: Actions that significantly disrupt race outcomes, like significant incidents affecting other drivers without major consequences.
• Severe Incidents: Deliberate actions that compromise the integrity of the race, including reckless driving that leads to substantial disruption.

1.2 Severity-Based Time Penalties in Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC)

• Minor Penalty:
  •  5 Seconds - Applied for unsportsmanlike conduct or minor contact.
• Moderate Penalties:
  •  20 Seconds - For significant incidents affecting other drivers.
  •  25 Seconds - For major collisions or multi-car incidents.
• Severe Penalties:
  •  40 Seconds / 50 Seconds / 1 Minute - For reckless driving leading to substantial disruption, with potential disqualification for extreme cases.

2️⃣ Event Rules

• Mandatory Pitstops: 3
• Pit Window Length: Not Applicable
• Mandatory Pitstop Refueling: Optional
• Mandatory Pitstop Tyre Change: Optional
• Mandatory Pitstop Driver Change: Yes
• Driver Stint Time: 1 Hour

Maximum duration of a drivers stint. The stint time resets in the pitlane.

• Max Total Driving Time: 2 Hour 5 Mins

The maximum amount of driving time that a single driver can do in a team event.

These rules ensure a structured and fair environment, enabling every team to strategize while prioritizing safety and sportsmanship on the track. Adhering to these guidelines is essential for maintaining the spirit of competitive racing throughout the championship.