🏎️ NEW ZEALAND VIRTUAL SIM RACING

🇳🇿 INDYCAR E-SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 – OFFICIAL RULES 🏆

These rules ensure fair, competitive, and respectful racing across all championship rounds. All drivers must follow them at all times. ⚠️

1️⃣ Championship Format

⏰ Race Time: 20:00 NZT
📅 Season Start: April 25, 2026
🔁 Schedule: Every 2 weeks
🏁 Total Rounds: 6
👥 Grid Size: 30 Drivers
🎮 Platform: iRacingThe driver with the highest total points after Round 6 is crowned Champion. 🏆

2️⃣ Points System 🏆

Points are awarded to all 30 drivers based on finishing position:

Position Points
1st | 30 pts
2nd | 29 pts
3rd | 28 pts
4th | 27 pts
5th | 26 pts
6th | 25 pts
7th | 24 pts
8th | 23 pts
9th | 22 pts
10th | 21 pts
11th | 20 pts
12th | 19 pts
13th | 18 pts
14th | 17 pts
15th | 16 pts
16th | 15 pts
17th | 14 pts
18th | 13 pts
19th | 12 pts
20th | 11 pts
21st | 10 pts
22nd | 9 pts
23rd | 8 pts
24th | 7 pts
25th | 6 pts
26th | 5 pts
27th | 4 pts
28th | 3 pts
29th | 2 pts
30th | 1 pt

⭐ Fastest Lap: +2 bonus points

Drivers must complete 50% race distance to score points.

3️⃣ Race Sessions

Each event includes:✅ Practice (optional)
 ✅ Qualifying
 ✅ Main RaceQualifying formats

•  Ovals → Solo qualifying laps 
•  Road/Street → Open qualifying session 

4️⃣ Driving Standards 🚦

Drivers must:

•  Race respectfully 🤝 
•  Leave racing room when alongside 
•  Avoid avoidable contact 
•  Rejoin safely after incidents 

Not allowed:
 ❌ Intentional wrecking
 ❌ Blocking under braking
 ❌ Divebombing without overlap
 ❌ Unsafe rejoins

5️⃣ Oval Racing Rules 🏁

•  Hold a consistent racing line 
•  Leader controls restart pace 
•  No excessive weaving 
•  Drafting allowed, intentional wrecking prohibited 

6️⃣ Road & Street Course Rules 🏎️

•  Respect track limits 
•  No gaining advantage off-track 
•  Extra caution near walls 
•  Blue flags must be respected 

7️⃣ Pit Stops & Strategy ⛽

•  Pit stops open unless stated otherwise 
•  Obey pit entry/exit lines 
•  Unsafe pit exits may result in penalties 

Fuel strategy and tire management are part of racing.

8️⃣ Incidents & Penalties ⚠️

Race control may issue:

•  Warnings 
•  Time penalties ⏱️ 
•  Position penalties 
•  Points deductions 
•  Disqualification 

Serious incidents may be reviewed post-race.

9️⃣ Communication & Conduct 🎙️

•  Respect drivers and admins 
•  No toxic or abusive behaviour 
•  Follow Discord rules 
•  Admin decisions are final 

🔟 Attendance & Registration 📝

•  Drivers must register before events 
•  Reserve drivers may fill empty spots 
•  Repeated no-shows may remove championship eligibility 

🏁 League Philosophy
Clean racing. Fair competition. Competitive fun. 🇳🇿

Drive smart, race hard, and fight for the NZ Virtual Sim Racing IndyCar Championship! 🏆🔥