🏁 nzr: new zealand racing Bathurst 6-Hour  Rules

1. General Information

• This event is organized as an endurance race on ACC.
  
  
• All participants are expected to race fairly, respectfully, and in good faith.
  
  
• The Race Director and Stewarding Panel have full authority during the event.
  
  

2. Event Format

• Practice 1: 4 hours
• Practice 2: 4 hours
• Pre Qualifying: 1 hour top 15 drivers will go to Q4
• Qualifying 1: 30 minutes 15 drivers will be eliminated 
• Qualifying 2: 30 minutes 15 drivers will be eliminated
• Qualifying 3: 30 minutes 15 drivers will be eliminated and the remaining drivers will go to Q4 to fight it out
• Qualifying 4: 30 minutes all drivers from Q3 will fight for Pole
• Race: 6-hours drivers will fight for the win

3. Team & Driver Rules

• Teams must have 2–4 drivers.
  
  
• Each driver must complete at least 1 hour.
  
  
• No driver may exceed 70% of total race time (~4h 12m).
  
  
• Driver swaps must be completed in-game via ACC.
  
  

4. Technical Rules

• Cars: GT3 (primary)
  
  
• BoP: LFM BoP
  
  
• Setups: Free, within ACC limits.
  
  
• Liveries: Must be appropriate (no offensive logos, politics, alcohol/tobacco/gambling).
  
  
• Hardware: Wheel recommended. Gamepad allowed. Stable internet required (<200ms ping).
  
  

5. Race Procedures

• Start: Rolling start, double file. No overtaking until green flag.
  
  
• Pit Stops: Minimum 2 driver swaps per team. Refueling and tire changes allowed.
  
  
• Flags:
  
  
  • Yellow = caution, no overtaking.
    
    
  • Blue = let faster car through safely.
    
    
  • Red = session suspended.
    
    
• Safety Car/VSC: May be deployed if required by Race Control.
  
  

6. On-Track Conduct

• Clean, respectful driving at all times.
  
  
• Overtaking: The overtaking car is responsible for making a safe pass. Divebombs or contact will be penalized.
  
  
• Defending: One move per straight. No weaving.
  
  
• Track Limits: At least 2 wheels on the racing surface (white lines). Repeated violations = penalties.
  
  
• Rejoining Track: Must be safe and without endangering others.
  
  

7. Penalties

• Warning: For minor infractions.
  
  
• Drive-through penalty
  
  
• Stop-and-go penalty
  
  
• Time penalties (added post-race)
  
  
• Disqualification for repeated or severe misconduct.
  
  

8. Points & Classification

• Scoring: Standard endurance points system (customizable by organizer).
  
  
• Cars must complete 70% of winner’s distance to be classified.
  
  
• Ties broken by finishing position, then qualifying order.
  
  

9. Communication

• All teams must be in the official Discord server during the race.
  
  
• Only the team captain may contact race control during the event.
  
  

10. Code of Conduct

• Respect officials, competitors, and broadcasters.
  
  
• No harassment, toxic behavior, or cheating.
  
  
• Exploiting bugs or glitches = instant DQ.
  
  
• Broadcast interviews (if applicable) require professional behavior.
  
  

11. Red Flags & Server Issues

• If the server crashes before 75% distance, the race may be restarted or results taken from the last completed lap.
  
  
• After 75% race distance, results may be declared final.