Hyundai N e-Festival Global League – 2022 Regulations

The following paragraphs detail the emergency race procedures that will be taken if necessary. They outline a number of situations, however is not an exhaustive list, due to it not being possible to consider all situations.In any event, the series Organisers, Race Control and Race Stewards have equal responsibility for enacting any emergency race procedures…

5.5.1. In addition to race based penalties provided by race stewards, drivers may also receive penalty points across the season. These penalty points are designed to ensure that there is fair competition across the series, and ensure that continued poor driving standards are discouraged, especially where they may not alone warrant a race based penalty….

5.4. Event Penalty Structures 5.4.1. In order to keep penalties consistent between incidents reviewed during and post race, the following structure will be used. Note that the majority of penalties are time based, as this is easiest to implement across the board. 5.4.2. If a penalty is provided in race, it may be that Race…

5.3.1. Punishments that can be appealed include: Time penalty added to race time. Application of penalty points. Series disqualification. The driver can provide additional context to their actions which may reduce the severity of the penalty applied. 5.3.2. The Stewards’ decision whether to uphold an appeal or dismiss an appeal is final and a driver…

5.2.1. In order to avoid superfluous protests, drivers will be limited to a maximum of TWO protests for the course of the season. Any additional protests, or protests that do not follow the procedure below will be ignored, and if there is harassment to series organisers and / or race stewards for failing to follow…

5.1.1. Due to the nature of the series, the short race length, and the fact that there are two races in a confined time frame, it has been determined that the majority of incident reviews shall be instigated by race stewards. The series will utilise live race stewards, who will work to review incidents throughout…

4.5.1. In the event of a full course caution/safety car – which is used for emergency procedures or the track is blocked, the field will be “frozen” (no one will be able to gain or lose positions and must obey the instructions on screen. No overtaking is permitted on track unless iRacing directs you to…

4.4.1. Drivers are allowed on track at any point that there is time remaining in a session. There is no requirement to wait to be allowed on track. iRacing’s software alone will determine when drivers are permitted / excluded from entering the track, and this may be influenced by time remaining in session, or if…

In-Game Communication 4.3.1. All text and voice communication in game is prohibited. This is to provide a blanket rule to ensure that drivers are not distracted whilst on track. 4.3.2. Drivers may join / use any other software to communicate with other drivers / team members, which may include Skype, TeamSpeak or Discord. Drivers are…

4.2.1. These rules apply at all times during an event, regardless of session. They provide a general set of expectations of all drivers and teams that must be adhered to at all times when participating in events. 4.2.2. iRacing’s General Principle, as set out in paragraph 2.1.1 of the iRacing Sporting Code states:The “catch-all” general…

4.1. Driving Standards & Expectations 4.1.1. As a reminder, this rulebook is to be read alongside the iRacing Sporting Code. The iRacing Sporting code is designed for multiple series and styles of racing, and therefore is more generic than what this rulebook provides. In addition, in order to facilitate the smooth running of the championship,…

3.2.1. The prizes for the drivers and country championships are listed below. Note, for any prize involving travel, drivers themselves are responsible for obtaining any visas, and having an in-date passport, with at least 6 months validity at the point of the prize travel being taken. The series administrators are not responsible for failure to…

3.1.1. Points will be awarded to each driver according to their position in the final standings for each race, as published by Race Control. 3.1.2. The points structure will be as follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 25 20 16 13 11 10 9 8 7 6 11th 12th 13th…

2.4.1. The second race in each event will feature a ‘Lucky Dip’ stipulation. These will be voted upon from an option of three by members of the Hyundai and Sim Racing Esports community on social media in the week leading up to the event, and the result declared in the drivers’ briefing for each event….

2.3.1. All events will take place in the HYUNDAI N E-FESTIVAL GLOBAL LEAGUE iRacing League, a link and invitation to which drivers will be sent prior to the commencement of the series. It is the responsibility of all drivers to ensure that they have access to the league before the first race takes place. 2.3.2….

2.2.1. All servers launched for this competition will be utilising the US-East iRacing server farm. This is to ensure that the affect of network latency is as its lowest possible for the majority of drivers. 2.2.2. The schedule for the ‘main season’ is as follows. Please note that two rounds take place on each race…

2.1.1. Pre-Qualifying will take place between the 24th January 2022 and 14th February 2022.The server settings will be as below: Duration 24th January 2022 00:00 UTC to 14th February 2022 00:00 UTC Car Hyundai Elantra N TC Setup Type Open Circuit Brands Hatch Circuit – Grand Prix Track Conditions No marbles / track build up…

1.4. Livery Guidelines & Car Number Selection 1.4.1. Drivers will be given templates including decals (such as country flag) and series sponsors. The use of this template is MANDATORY, and any paint schemes made without using this template will be rejected. 1.4.2. All liveries must be made in accordance with the iRacing Custom Paint Policy,…

1.3.1. The period of registration for the series is between the 24th January 2022 and 14th February 2022. 1.3.2. By registering and participating in the Hyundai N e-Festival Global League, participating drivers agree and consent to the use and reproduction by or on behalf of Hyundai N e-Festival league of their name, voice, still and…

1.2. Eligibility Requirements 1.2.1. To participate in this series, a driver must be a citizen of any of the following countries:Australia / Brazil / Canada / China / France / Germany / India/ Italy / Mexico / Russia / South Korea / UK / USA 1.2.2. In the event that a driver’s citizenship is different…

1.1.1This rulebook has been created by RaceSpot Live Events LTD, under instruction by AUTOMANIX, for use in the Hyundai N e-Festival Global League (“the series”). 1.1.2. This rulebook is to be read alongside the following documents: iRacing Sporting Code iRacing Paint Policy iRacing Terms of Use and End User License Agreement iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC…