List of penalties

Penalty catalog of the SRC season events

We have drawn up a penalty catalog to simplify the work of race control and to bring more transparency to the assessment of individual incidents for all drivers.

In principle, all penalties for each event are dealt with and are not carried over to the next event.
In addition to the penalties listed here, the race management reserves the right to increase the penalties or impose a further penalty for particularly serious offenses.

For example:
With a penalty of 30 seconds on the race result according to the penalty catalog, it is quite possible to impose an additional penalty such as starting from the pit lane in the next race.

1 General information

Behavior that is against the rules and misconduct on race day can be penalized, even without a protest from another rider.
Race incidents will only be dealt with if corresponding protests are submitted within the following 2 days/48 hours after a waiting period of 24 hours after the end of the race.
In principle, every qualifying session, every race start and the complete first two laps are viewed by race control. In the event of incidents during the start phase, the race management will respond with penalties.

1.1 Possible penalties

a) The pronouncement of a warning. The driver is under observation for 1 – 3 races according to the judgment of the race management and must expect harsher penalties in the event of a further offense!
b) Time penalties on the respective race result
c) Retirements: on the starting grid or starting from the pit lane.
d) Issuing time penalties and/or penalty points.
e) Imposition of a ban for the next race.
f) exclusion from the championship.

1.2 Penalties in the event of a repeat offense

If a driver repeatedly infringes the rules within a championship, the race management reserves the right to take action:

a) Double the corresponding penalty.
b) To suspend the driver for several races.
c) Exclude the driver or team from the current competition.

2nd pit lane

2.1 Disregard traffic lights:

Penalty: Disqualification from the race

2.2 Unsafe release in the pit lane:

Penalty: 10 seconds on the respective race result.

2.3 No overtaking in the pit lane and pit lane entrance and exit (exception: the overtaken car is not roadworthy):

Penalty: 10 seconds on the respective race result

2.4 Crossing the white line at the pit lane exit:

Penalty: 10 seconds on the respective race result for endangering other riders 30 seconds on the respective race result. Or 2-6 penalty points without Livereko.

3 Qualification

3.1 Blocking a rider in qualifying, on their timed lap, when you are on the warm-up/roll-out lap:

Penalty: 30 penalty seconds on the race result

3.2 Shortening the course in qualifying:

As a general rule, the curbs limit the track and the pilot must
must have at least two wheels on the curbs. Plug-specific conditions will be announced in the respective briefing.

Penalty: 2 penalty points on the race result

3.3 Violation of the ESC ban in the qualification:

Penalty: 30 seconds on the race result or 3 penalty points without Livereko ESC is only allowed inside the pits. The pit begins with the pit entry line and ends with the pit exit line.

3.4 Violation of the chat ban in the qualification:

Penalty: Disqualification for the current or the next qualification run.

3.5 Overtaking attempt with subsequent turning of the opponent:

Penalty: 30 penalty seconds on the respective race result or +10 places on the qualifying result of the next race.

4 Start phase

4.1 False start/early start:

Penalty: Is regulated automatically by the simulation – Drive Through

4.2 Braking at the first bend, causing damage to several opponents:

Penalty: depending on the severity of the incident, up to 60 penalty seconds on the respective race result

5 races

5.1 Resumption of the race in the event of driving errors:

After spins, collisions or other driving errors, the resumption of the race “without” consideration for the following field. “Unsafe Rejoin”

Penalty: depending on the severity of the incident, regular 30 penalty seconds on the race result

5.2 Driving against the direction of travel:

Penalty: Disqualification

5.3 Overtaking attempt with subsequent turning of the opponent:

Penalty: depending on the severity of the incident, regular 30 penalty seconds on the respective race result

5.4 Multiple lane changes or sudden lane changes in the braking zone: so-called zigzag driving, in repeated cases, in a duel, on a straight stretch of road.

Penalty: depending on the severity of the incident, regular 30 penalty seconds on the respective race result

With accident:
Penalty: 60 penalty seconds on the respective race result

5.5 Shortening the route in the race:

As a general rule, the curbs limit the track and the pilot must
must have at least two wheels on the curbs. Route-specific conditions will be announced in the respective briefing.

Penalty: 10-60 penalty seconds on the race result per reported incident for
Taking advantage

5.6 Violation of the chat ban in the race:

Penalty: Warning, in case of repeated offense up to exclusion from all events

5.7 ESC ban after the race (everyone must drive their vehicle back to the pits independently):

Penalty: Withdrawal of the 3-point arrival bonus.

5.8 Crossing the white line at the pit lane exit:

Penalty: 10-60 penalty seconds on the respective race result, the penalty may be higher if other drivers are endangered

5.9 Disregarding a yellow phase/ overtaking on yellow:

Penalty: 30 penalty seconds on the race result
With accident:
Penalty: 60 penalty seconds on the race result

5.10 Repeated disregard of blue flags:

Penalty: 10-30 penalty seconds on the race result

6 Penalty rules:

6.1 Principle

In principle, all penalties should be applied realistically, fairly, equally and with due regard for the enjoyment of the game by those affected.

  • Warnings are valid for one race, unless otherwise stated
  • If the driver does not show up for the next race, the warning will be
    taken to the next but one race
  • If a driver has received penalties, he is automatically eligible for the next
    Racing event under observation
  • Used in the event of accidents/driving errors in which opponents are injured,
    the Gentlemans Agreement is applied within 3 rounds, you can
    penalties are dropped by REKO.
  • Furthermore, REKO may also impose other penalties.

7. time penalties that are not applicable to the respective event

7.1 Time penalties which cannot be applied directly or which have arisen from the last season event are converted as follows:

For example, where a drive-through penalty was previously imposed, 3 penalty points are now awarded.

A 10-second stop & go penalty is now penalised with 4 penalty points.

A 20-second stop & go penalty is now penalised with 5 penalty points.

A 20-second stop & go penalty is now penalised with 6 penalty points.

For every 10 seconds added to a 10 second Strop&Go penalty, 1 additional penalty point is awarded.

7.2 Penalties that are transferred to other races:

These are serious incidents, which can also be penalized, for example, if the driver concerned is not available. Example: Overtaking with accident and subsequent failure of the driver who caused the accident.
Penalty seconds are then converted as follows:

10 penalty seconds on the race result >> Warning and under observation

30 penalty seconds on the race result >> Drive through penalty in the first 3 laps of the next race in which the driver takes part.

60 penalty seconds on the race result >> 30 seconds Stop&Go penalty in the first 3 laps of the next race in which the driver takes part.

8. penalties for insulting and distracting other participants within the communication possibilities of the Simrace community

8.1 Insult and distraction

Inappropriate forms of communication include:

  • Chat spam during the event, regardless of the phase of the event
  • Joining “foreign” team channels in order to deliberately disrupt/distract or insult them during the race
  • any insulting forms of address in the forum, chat, protests and Teamspeak channels

1st offense: 10 penalty points for the current season
2nd offense: Disqualification from the next event
3rd offense: disqualification from the league season
4th offense: exclusion from all portals of Simracecommunity.eu

All penalties specified in points 2-7 are for guidance only and may vary depending on the severity of the incident.

13.09.2020, The race management and race commission of Simracingcommunity.eu.