A- Introduction

A.1 These Competition Rules and Guidelines (CRG) apply to all PCA Sim Racing series and special events unless otherwise stated on the event webpage. The CRG rules take precedence over the iRacing Sporting Code, which otherwise applies.

A.2 Any additional rules specific to a series or event will be published on that event’s webpage.

A.3 All drivers are responsible for reviewing and being familiar with the CRG.

B – Revisions

B.1 Any updates to the CRG will be listed here in color and in the PDF format.

Sections

A – Penalties
B – iRacing Penalties
C – Race Control Penalties
D – Penalty License & LPPs
E – Clean Driver Award

A – Penalties

A1.0 All in-race penalties, whether given by iRacing automatically or by live RC, must be served within three laps of receiving the penalty. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification by the iRacing software.

A1.1 If fewer than 3 laps are remaining in the race, failure to serve the penalty will result in iRacing adding penalty time to the total

Contents

A – General
B – Overtaking on Straights
C – Overtaking in Corners
D – Overtaking Completed
E – Loss of Car Control
F – Rejoining the Track
G – Blocking
H – Blue Flags

A – General

A1.0 These rules apply from the start of the race until the checkered flag is waved at the finish line.

Any incident resulting from a car not applying and holding their brakes until they are fully stopped will result in a penalty.

A1.1 The responsibility for deciding to and

Sections

A – Rolling Start Procedures
B – Standing Start Procedures
C – Pit Stop Procedures
D – Race Finish Procedures
E – Incident Review Request (IRR) Procedures
F – IRR Team Procedures
G – Race Control (RC)
H – Interviews & Driver Cams
 I – Dropped Races
J – Tie Breakers

A – Rolling Start Procedures

A1.0 Starting Formation: The field will begin the race behind the pace car, organized into two separate lanes. Drivers who are not on the

A – Structure

A1.0 A series consists of multiple events.

A1.1 Each event takes place at a single-track venue.

A1.2 An event may consist of separate races by different classes at that venue.

B – Format

B1.0 Practice: To ensure that drivers from both the West Coast and East Coast can participate effectively across different time zones, we aim to optimize race start and finish times. Drivers should utilize the brief practice session provided to register for the race. Primary practice should be done before the event.

B1.1 Qualifying: Each race

Definitions

1 Blocking: An illegal move to protect track position.

2 Blue Flag: An iRacing-generated flag indicating that a car is within 1.5 seconds of lapping the car receiving the flag.

3 Brake Checking: Intentionally and suddenly applying the brakes to provoke a reaction from the driver behind.

4 Braking Zone: Where a driver begins to brake to enter a corner.

5 Breaking the Tow/Draft, aka Weaving: A movement by the leading car away from the line of the chasing car to prevent the chasing car from gaining a tow/draft.

6 Chopping: Pulling in front of a car abruptly after a pass