S4 | GT3 BEGINNER SERIES | CONSOLE XP

console crossplay (xp) – IFWL Beginner Series 4 – Official Info google sheet full info found here : rules and regs

Console – IFWL Beginner Series 4 – Official Info
 
🔄 NEW FOR SERIES 4 (MANDATORY)


Withdrawing from 2 races = disqualified for the season


4 penalty points per missed race


10 penalty points = disqualification


SimGrid driver number must match IFWL.net – failure = DQ


All drivers must be in the Console Race Control voice chat on Discord on race night – failure = DQ


Full-season commitment expected – repeated absences = removal and future ban


Rage quitting or sitting in the pits = DQ and possible removal


No entry list – open signup weekly


 
🧱 SERIES STRUCTURE – 3 PHASE FORMAT
Phase 1 – Welcome (Races 1–2)


Goal: Introduce drivers to IFWL standards


Stewarding: Minimal (education-based)


Rules:


1 mandatory pit stop


Tyre change not required


Refuelling mandatory (fixed time)


Pit limiter: automatic




 
Phase 2 – Development (Races 3–4)


Goal: Improve etiquette and racecraft


Stewarding: Beginner-level penalties


Rules:


2 mandatory pit stops


Introduced to discourage “end-of-race” pitting and promote mid-race strategy. This is a trial format to enhance close racing and test drivers.




Tyre change not required


Refuelling mandatory (fixed time)


Pit limiter: automatic




Race 3: Full driver review – selected drivers must move to Pro-Am


 
Phase 3 – Full Rules (Races 5–10)


Goal: Full IFWL rules in effect


Stewarding: Strict, Pro-Am level


Rules:


2 mandatory pit stops


Continued evaluation of strategic impact and race quality




Tyre change not required


Refuelling mandatory (fixed time)


Failure to complete both stops = DSQ


Pit limiter: automatic




Race 6: Final review – selected drivers must move to Pro-Am


 
⏱️ RACE SCHEDULE (CONSOLE)


Practice: 20:30 GMT (20 mins)


Qualifying: 20:50 GMT (10 mins)


Race: 21:00 GMT (40 mins)


Total Duration: ~1hr 10 mins


Rolling practice server available all week


 
📋 RULES & PROCEDURES
Stewarding Process


Incidents: submit within 24h


Appeals: within next 24h


Final updates: 72h


Results posted after 72h on Discord


SimGrid Results


Results may show DNS/blank until stewarding is complete


 
📡 BROADCAST


Console Commentary: Jackson Lambros (subject to change based on availability)


Platforms: YouTube, Twitch, TikTok Highlights


 
✅ DRIVER REQUIREMENTS


SimGrid driver name & number must match IFWL.net


Must stay in IFWL Discord all season


Must join Console Race Control voice chat (muted)


No rage quitting / idle pitting


Full attendance required – no selective racing


 
🔧 ENTRY & TECHNICAL INFO


No entry list – open grid


1 DLC track used


Car changes allowed anytime


No drop rounds


Pit limiter: automatic


SimGrid signup must be correct 1hr before race


No in-game chat during qualifying or race – penalties apply


 
🎯 DRIVER SKILL & REVIEW


This series is for beginners only


Drivers dominating will be moved to Pro-Am (reviews after Race 3 & 6)


IFWL staff can reassign or remove drivers anytime – compliance required


Mistakes are part of learning – repeat issues will lead to penalties