Chicane Crew Mini IMSA

 🏁 Chicane Crew iRacing Championship Rules 

1. General Regulations

• Respect Always: All competitors must show respect to fellow drivers, officials, and community members. Toxic or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
  
  
• Eligibility: Open to all registered Chicane Crew drivers with an active iRacing subscription.
  
  
• Communication: Discord is the official hub for announcements, briefings, results, and stewarding.
  
  

2. Championship Format

• Season Length: X rounds (announced per season).
  
  
• Race Weekend Structure:
  
  
  • Practice: 30 minutes
    
    
  • Qualifying: 15 minutes (lone or open, depending on event)
    
    
  • Race: 60 minutes (varies per track)
    
    

3. Driving Standards

• Clean & Fair: Intentional contact is forbidden.
  
  
• Blue Flags: Lapped drivers must yield safely within a reasonable time.
  
  
• Defensive Driving: One defensive move per straight is allowed; weaving is prohibited.
  
  
• Track Re-entry: Must be safe and not interfere with oncoming traffic.
  
  

4. Incidents & Penalties

• Reporting: Submit reports via the incident form on Discord within 24 hours post-race.
  
  
• Steward Review: All reports are reviewed by the stewarding team.
  
  
• Penalties may include:
  
  
  • Time penalties
    
    
  • Drive-through or stop-and-go penalties
    
    
  • Points deductions
    
    
  • Suspension from races (for severe or repeated offenses)
    
    

5. Track Limits

• iRacing’s in-game system applies.
  
  
• Consistent abuse of off-tracks, even without 1x/2x penalties, may trigger post-race investigations.
  
  

6. Safety & Fair Play

• Starts & Restarts: Drivers must remain in control and avoid late braking or weaving.
  
  
• Damage & Repairs: Towing is allowed but must not disrupt race flow.
  
  
• Connection Issues: Persistent unstable connections may result in removal from the grid.
  
  

7. Teams & Cars

• Teams: Drivers may enter solo or in teams (for endurance formats).
  
  
• Car Choice: Locked for the duration of the season once selected.
  
  
• Liveries: Must be clean and respectful. Community sponsors and personal logos are welcome.
  
  

8. Stewarding & Appeals

• Decisions: Steward rulings are final unless an appeal is lodged.
  
  
• Appeals: Must be filed within 48 hours; reviewed by an independent steward if necessary.
  
  

9. Championship Scoring

• Attendance: Missing more than 2 races without prior notice may lead to disqualification from the season.
  
  
• Bonus Points: 1 point for pole position, 1 point for fastest clean lap.
  
  
• Tiebreakers: Resolved by most wins → podiums → best finish position.
  
  

10. Final Notes

• The Chicane Crew organizers reserve the right to update rules mid-season to ensure fairness and competitive balance.
  
  
• By entering the championship, all drivers agree to follow these rules and accept stewarding outcomes.