GENERAL RULES
• Drivers must never exploit known game glitches or loopholes.
• Use of cheat software, scripts, or anything outside of the terms & conditions of the sim you're racing on are not acceptable.
• Respect all other drivers and event organisers by driving professionally, never disadvantage
• If there is a server issue or any other serious problem during a session this will be communicated within the in-game chat box or discord.
• Where different classes are utilised within a race/league Gridlink may adjust drivers classes if it's identified the selected class is not suitable for a driver/team.
• Only sign-up to races and leagues you intend to take part in. No shows for races or leagues with no notification may result in bans from current/future races and seasons. Use the driver 'skip rounds' function within SimGrid in line with the relevant League rules where required.
• Quitting races without an adequate reason is not permitted. If you have damage pit, fix the damage, and continue your race. Repeat offenders may be banned from current/future races and seasons.
• Gridlink reserves the right to update these rules where required. Drivers will be notified of any updates.
• Gridlink reserves the right to any remove any members from the Discord and Race Events where severe breaches to the rules are encountered.
RACING RULES
• Drivers found to be intentionally abusing track limits to their advantage will be disqualified from the event at the first available opportunity.
• You must never intentionally hit any other car at any point of any session. You may be banned from current/future races and seasons, and all instances will be passed to the Admins to investigate.
• Automatic penalties given to drivers by the server will not be removed, such as drive through penalties for jumped starts or track limit violations.
• Practice sessions pre-race do not follow the same blue flag rules as Qualifying or Race sessions. All cars are entitled to practice what they wish, so for example if you're practicing a qualifying lap please find a space to do this.
• Unless otherwise instructed within specific race briefings please follow the pit entry and exit lines at all times.
• Return to Garage (RTG) is allowed in all sessions. Please ensure you pull over away from the racing line predictably and safely to do this. Please be aware that in some sims, RTG may cause you to retire from the race.
• Causing yellow flags for multiple laps, either parked at the side of the road, or idling in the pitlane, is not accepted and may cause your car to be disqualified from the session.
• Excessive use of flashing headlights is not permitted. It's recommend flashing of headlights is limited to blue flag overtakes, and only in moderation. This is a reportable offence, and consistent offenders will be penalised.
• Reminder that this is an inclusive community with all levels of racing experience. Behaviour identified as unsportsmanlike may result in penalties or bans being applied.
• Drivers are advised to drive responsibly after the finish line of a session. Continue to drive in a predictible manner and continue to drive round the track, or pull over at a safe point and return to the pits.
BLUE FLAG RULES:
• Faster Car Must Pass Safely, slower car must behave predictably.
• Slower Car must allow the move to happen and not defend the position.
• We encourage slower drivers to lift off and allow faster cars through at the earliest opportunity.
• Faster car may flash to indicate they are within one second and ready to pass, but this must not be excessive.
• Failure to allow a blue flag pass to happen, through active blocking, or actively not allowing a pass to happen willingly, will result in penalties. However, this is not F1. A blue flag does not mean a lapped driver has to leap out of your way.
YELLOW FLAGS
• Drivers must be cautious through yellow flag areas/incidents and be prepared to heavily slow or stop.
• Ensure you are not attempting to gain an advantage through a yellow flag.
• Overtaking during yellow flag areas is not permitted unless the other car is stationary or extremely slow.
• If an incident is clearly occurring, such a crash or spin, but the sim is not showing a yellow please use common sense and follow the yellow flag guidance.
INCIDENTS: All Incidents in Gridlink events should be reported through the Gridlink Stewarding process.
• Drivers have 24 hours from the end of the race to report incidents, and 24 hours to appeal an outcome once they are released.
