GT3 Championship season 1

RULES

1. General Conduct

• All drivers must race with respect, maturity, and sportsmanship at all times.

• Aggressive, reckless, or intentional contact will not be tolerated.

• Treat others how you’d expect to be treated on track.

• Harassment, hate speech, or toxic behaviour (in or out of sessions) results in penalties or removal.

2. Driving Standards

• Divebombs, brake-checking, and intentional contact are forbidden.

• The overtaking driver is responsible for making a safe and clean pass.

• The defending driver may make one defensive move only.

• Blocking, weaving, or reacting late to an overtake attempt is not allowed.

• If you cause an incident, you are expected to wait and give the position back.

3. Track Limits

• Follow ACC track limits at all times.

• Repeated track limit violations may result in:

  • Time penalties

  • Grid penalties

  • Race disqualification

• Gaining a lasting advantage off-track must be corrected immediately.

4. Qualifying Rules

• Respect other drivers on out-laps and hot laps.

• Do not block or impede cars on flying laps.

• If you crash during qualifying, return safely and do not interfere with others.

5. Race Start & First Lap

• Extra caution is required during the race start and Lap 1.

• Cold tyres and heavy fuel mean earlier braking.

• Avoid risky moves into Turn 1.

• First-lap incidents will be judged more strictly.

6. Blue Flags & Lapping

• Blue flags must be respected.

• Lapped cars should hold a predictable line and allow faster cars through safely.

• Leaders must pass cleanly—no forcing a car off track.

7. Pit Lane Rules

• Respect pit speed limits.

• Unsafe pit exits that affect other drivers will be penalised.

• Drivers must stay within their pit box.

8. Rejoining the Track

• Rejoin safely and predictably.

• Do not rejoin in the racing line if traffic is approaching.

• Unsafe rejoins will result in penalties.

9. Incidents & Protests

• Do not argue during the race.

• All protests must be submitted after the session with:

  • Driver names

  • Lap number

  • Corner

  • Video evidence (mandatory)

• Stewards’ decisions are final.

10. Penalties

Penalties may include:

• Time penalties

• Drive-throughs

• Grid drops

• Championship point deductions

• Race bans or championship removal

11. Disconnections & Technical Issues

• Drivers are responsible for a stable internet connection.

• Disconnects are unfortunate but usually not grounds for race restarts.

• Rejoins must follow server rules.

12. Championship Integrity

• No exploiting game bugs, glitches, or assists not allowed by the championship.

• Car swaps, driver sharing, or account sharing is forbidden unless explicitly allowed.

• Admins reserve the right to adjust rules for fairness.

13. Admin Authority

• Admins and stewards have full authority over the championship.

• Failure to follow admin instructions may result in penalties.

• Repeated rule-breaking can lead to removal without refund (if applicable).