KCE RACING RULES
Official League Rules
These rules are intended to provide clean, competitive, respectful racing throughout the KCE Racing League. All drivers are responsible for knowing and following these rules.
Driver Eligibility & Rookie Requirements
1.1 Age Requirement
Drivers MUST be 25 years of age or older to participate in KCE Racing League events.
1.2 iRating Limit
Drivers MUST have an iRating below 3500 to participate.
Drivers with an iRating of 3500 or higher will not be permitted to participate.
1.3 Rookie Numbers
New drivers will receive a three-digit number in the 100 range.
Rookie drivers MAY participate in any series within the KCE Racing community.
1.4 Rookie Evaluation
A rookie becomes eligible for evaluation after completing:
- 3 races in one series, OR
- 6 races across multiple series.
Disconnects and DQs do NOT count toward the required number of completed races.
A Race Review Admin Board member will contact the rookie when the required number of races has been completed.
Drivers SHOULD NOT contact KCE Racing Administration to request a two-digit number.
The President or Vice President MAY require additional races if further driver evaluation is necessary.
1.5 Driver Inactivity
A driver who misses 3 consecutive points-paying race weeks MAY lose their two-digit number and:
- Be reassigned a number in the 200 range, OR
- Be removed from the league.
Drivers who need an extended leave SHOULD contact the league owner.
Discord & Communication
2.1 Discord Requirement
All drivers MUST have a working microphone with Push-to-Talk enabled.
Voice activation is NOT permitted.
All official KCE Racing voice communication will take place through Discord.
Drivers MUST be connected to the designated KCE race voice channel during KCE practice and race sessions.
Drivers MUST NOT mute or deafen themselves while participating in an official KCE Racing event.
2.2 Discord Name
Drivers MUST use their iRacing first name, last name, and assigned number in Discord.
John Doe #1112.3 General Voice Communication
General conversation is permitted, but drivers MUST remain respectful of Race Control and other drivers who need to communicate.
2.4 Incident Discussions
Drivers MUST NOT discuss, argue about, or debate incidents during the race.
A brief apology is permitted. Any further discussion MUST wait until after the race.
2.5 Communication Under Caution
Under caution, the leader or first car in line SHOULD announce the location of the pace car in Turns 1 and 3.
This assists drivers who may be in the pits making repairs.
Driver Numbers, Sponsors & Paint Schemes
3.1 Sponsors
Drivers MAY register up to two sponsors.
Sponsors already claimed by an existing two-digit driver may NOT be duplicated.
3.2 Paint Schemes
Duplicate paint schemes are NOT permitted.
Drivers found using a duplicate paint scheme or sponsor will be required to correct the issue before returning to league competition.
If the issue is not corrected by the following race, the driver will not be permitted to participate until it has been corrected.
3.3 Number, Sponsor & Paint Changes
Driver numbers, sponsors, and car paints may be changed through the KCE website once every six months.
One submission may include:
- Number
- Sponsor(s)
- Paint scheme
- Any combination of the above
Only one submission is permitted during each six-month period.
3.4 Other League Advertising
Advertising or sponsorship of other racing leagues is NOT permitted during KCE Racing events.
Cars displaying another league’s logo will be required to remove it.
If the logo is not removed by the following race, the driver will not be permitted to participate until it has been removed.
Race Equipment & Sim Settings
4.1 Driving Aids
All driving aids MUST be disabled except Clutch Assist.
4.2 Ignition & Starter
Drivers MUST have ignition and starter controls properly mapped and functioning.
4.3 Equipment Readiness
Drivers are responsible for ensuring their equipment is functioning before race day.
KCE members are willing to assist with technical problems, but race day is NOT the appropriate time for general equipment setup or troubleshooting.
Drivers needing assistance SHOULD use the Discord Member-Help channel before or after race day.
4.4 Fast Repairs
General Race Conduct
5.1 Clean Racing
Drivers MUST race cleanly, responsibly, and under control.
Over-aggressive driving may include:
- Dive-bombing corners
- Excessive bumper contact
- Excessive side contact
- Reckless three-wide racing
- Unsafe bump drafting
- Forcing another driver out of their racing line
- Driving beyond the reasonable limits of the car or situation
Over-aggressive driving MAY result in a penalty.
5.2 Intentional Wrecking
5.3 Intentional Cautions
Intentionally causing a caution WILL result in a severe penalty and MAY result in removal from the league.
5.4 Wall Riding
Wall riding is NOT permitted.
5.5 Accident Avoidance
Drivers MUST make a reasonable effort to avoid accidents occurring ahead of them.
Driving through an accident without attempting to slow down or avoid the incident MAY result in a penalty.
5.6 Holding the Brake
After spinning or being involved in an accident, drivers MUST hold their brakes until it is safe to move.
5.7 Rejoining the Racing Line
Drivers MUST NOT re-enter the racing line after spinning, wrecking, or exiting pit road in a manner that impedes approaching traffic.
5.8 Racing Others
Race other drivers the way you expect them to race you.
Respect, patience, and good race craft are expected from every KCE driver.
5.9 Team Coordination
Team coordination that intentionally hinders, blocks, manipulates, or unfairly impacts another driver’s race is NOT permitted.
Starts, Restarts & Cautions
6.1 Starting Gear
Drivers MUST start every race start and restart in 2nd gear.
6.2 Green Flag
Drivers MUST accelerate when:
- The green flag is displayed, OR
- The leader accelerates on a restart.
6.3 Restart Lane Changes
Drivers MUST NOT change lanes before crossing the start/finish line on a restart.
6.4 Jumping Restarts
Jumping a restart is NOT permitted.
Brake-checking or manipulating the restart in a manner that causes unnecessary checkups behind you MAY result in a penalty.
6.5 Pacing
While pacing, drivers MUST close the gap to the car ahead.
Beginning with one lap to green, drivers should maintain a tight and consistent gap rather than repeatedly accelerating and slowing.
Drivers SHOULD use light brake pressure while maintaining throttle when necessary to maintain a consistent pace.
Do NOT wait until the final moment to close the gap.
6.6 Caution Speed
When a caution is displayed, drivers MAY lift off the accelerator but MUST maintain sufficient speed to catch the pace car and field.
The leader and lead pack should initially slow to approximately twice pace-car speed until reaching the pace car, allowing the remainder of the field to catch up.
6.7 iRacing Position Instructions
Drivers MUST follow the positioning instructions provided by iRacing before:
- Entering pit road
- Taking the green flag
- Rejoining the pacing order
Drivers are responsible for monitoring the iRacing informational black box and correctly sorting themselves into position.
6.8 Damaged Cars
A car that is too damaged to maintain pace or catch the field MUST stop safely and request a tow immediately.
Drivers MUST NOT remain on track at an unsafe speed if doing so prevents other drivers from catching the field, entering pit road, or correctly sorting their position.
Failure to maintain pace or catch the field MAY result in an EOL/GFPT penalty at the driver’s next race.
Pit Road Procedures
7.1 Pit Communication
Drivers SHOULD announce both pit entry and pit exit using their car number.
#24 pitting in. #24 exiting pits.Pit-in and pit-out communication are treated the same.
Pit communication is strongly recommended but is not mandatory by itself. However, drivers are responsible for safely entering and exiting pit road.
When a driver properly announces their pit entry or pit exit, other drivers are responsible for allowing that driver reasonable opportunity to safely enter or exit pit road.
A driver who causes an incident with a car that properly announced its pit entry or pit exit MAY be penalized.
7.2 Pit Entry Call
Drivers announcing pit entry SHOULD make the call coming off Turn 2 whenever the track configuration allows.
The call should be made early enough to give following drivers reasonable time to react.
Pit-exit calls SHOULD be made before entering or merging toward the racing line so approaching drivers have reasonable time to react.
7.3 Pit Entry
Drivers MUST enter pit road from the low line.
A driver entering pit road from lane 2 or lane 3 and causing an accident MAY be penalized.
7.4 Pit Lane Position
Drivers MUST travel on the far-right side of pit lane except when entering or exiting their assigned pit stall.
7.5 Entering & Exiting the Pit Stall
Drivers should begin moving toward or away from their pit stall within approximately 3–4 pit stalls.
Drivers MUST NOT unnecessarily cross large portions of pit lane.
7.6 Pit Exit
Drivers exiting pit road MUST remain on the low line until it is safe to merge onto the racing line.
Drivers rejoining the track MUST yield to faster approaching cars.
Post-Race Procedure
After completing the race, drivers MUST drive their car back to pit road and park in their assigned pit stall.
Drivers MUST NOT stop on the racing surface and immediately exit the simulator.
Scoring & Bonus Points
9.1 75% Race Completion Requirement
75% Requirement
A driver MUST complete at least 75% of the scheduled race distance to receive ANY race bonus points.
Bonus points may be earned during the race, but they are not awarded unless the driver ultimately completes at least 75% of the race.
If a driver leads a lap, leads the most laps, or earns another bonus but disconnects, retires, or otherwise fails to complete 75% of the race, all bonus points earned during that race are forfeited.
9.2 Bonus Points
Drivers who meet the 75% race-completion requirement are eligible for the following:
| Achievement | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Lead at least 1 lap | 1 point |
| Lead the most laps | 1 point |
| Complete at least 75% of the race | 1 point |
| Finish with fewer than 4 incident points | 3 points |
The 75% completion requirement applies to all bonus-point categories.
Incident Limits
| Track Type | Disqualification |
|---|---|
| Oval | 9 incident points |
| Road Course | 15 incident points |
Race Review & Penalties
11.1 Race Review Board
Race incidents will be reviewed by the KCE Race Review Board.
Penalties will be posted on the KCE website, generally within 24 hours of the race.
Penalties may vary based on:
- Severity
- Circumstances
- Driver actions
- Previous conduct
- The Race Review Board’s evaluation of the incident
The Race Review Director, President, and Vice President MAY submit any incident or conduct issue to the Race Review Board for consideration.
11.2 Race Review Decisions Are Final
Race Review Decisions Are Final
All decisions made by the KCE Race Review Board are final.
Penalties are NOT subject to appeal, debate, dispute, reconsideration, or negotiation.
There is no appeals process.
Drivers MUST NOT contact the Race Review Board, league administrators, or other KCE officials to dispute or argue a Race Review decision.
11.3 Race Control Instructions
Drivers MUST follow instructions issued by the league owner, administrator, or Race Control during an event.
Failure to follow Race Control instructions will result in a minimum one-lap black flag at the driver’s next race.
The penalty will carry forward until served.
11.4 Multiple Pre-Race Penalties
If three or more penalties must be served at the beginning of a race, Race Control MAY extend the opening caution by one or more laps to allow penalties to be administered safely.
Penalty Types
Depending on the severity and circumstances of an infraction, the Race Review Board MAY issue any of the following penalties.
| Penalty | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GFPT / EOL | Start at the End of the Longest Line and serve a Green Flag Pass-Through. |
| 30-Second Black Flag / EOL | Start at the End of the Longest Line and serve a 30-second iRacing black flag. |
| One-Lap Black Flag / EOL | Start at the End of the Longest Line and serve a one-lap iRacing black flag. |
| Race Suspension | Suspension from one or more KCE Racing events. |
| League Expulsion | Permanent removal from KCE Racing League. |
Serving Race Penalties
Unless Race Control specifically instructs otherwise, the penalty must then be served under green-flag conditions within:
- 3 laps on tracks 1.5 miles or longer.
- 5 laps on tracks 1.49 miles or shorter.
Failure to serve a previously issued penalty is itself an infraction and MAY result in an additional penalty.
Black Flags
Black Flags Will Not Be Cleared
Black flags will NOT be cleared by Race Control for any reason.
Drivers are responsible for:
- Following iRacing instructions
- Maintaining proper position
- Entering and exiting pit road correctly
- Serving penalties correctly
- Avoiding actions that result in an iRacing black flag
Race Review Infractions
The following actions are subject to Race Review and MAY result in a penalty depending on severity and circumstances:
- Failure to maintain pace speed or close the gap to the field.
- Changing lanes before the start/finish line on a restart.
- Failure to maintain the racing line resulting in avoidable contact.
- Avoidable bumper or side contact.
- Improper pit entry or exit.
- Failure to maintain proper pit-lane positioning.
- Failure to request a tow when severely damaged, out of fuel, or unable to maintain pace.
- Failure to catch the field under caution.
- Calling out, name-calling, berating, or aggressively confronting another driver verbally, in writing, or through private messages regarding an incident.
- Jumping a restart.
- Brake-checking or manipulating a restart and causing a checkup behind.
- Driving through an accident without making a reasonable attempt to avoid it.
- Bump drafting that results in an incident or accident.
- Unsafe re-entry onto the racing line following a spin, accident, or pit exit.
- Driving below the yellow, white, or red boundary line where prohibited on superspeedways or tracks with a dogleg.
- Over-aggressive driving.
- Failure to hold the brakes following a crash or spin.
- Failure to properly communicate a pit entry or pit exit when that failure contributes to an incident.
- Hitting or interfering with a driver who properly communicated their intention to enter or exit pit road.
- Failure to serve a penalty issued from a previous race.
- Failure to follow instructions issued by an administrator or Race Control.
- Team coordination that unfairly hinders or impacts another driver.
- Attempting to dispute, argue, challenge, appeal, or overturn a Race Review Board decision.
Mandatory Drivers Meeting & Pit Party
Drivers are responsible for attending and receiving any race-specific instructions provided before the event.
Race-specific instructions issued by Race Control take precedence when necessary for that particular event.
Administrative Authority
These rules establish the general standards and procedures of KCE Racing League but cannot anticipate every possible situation.
The League President, Vice President, Race Review Director, Race Control, and appointed administrative members MAY review conduct or situations not specifically addressed in this ruleset when that conduct is considered detrimental to the league or its members.
Available actions may include:
- EOL
- GFPT
- Black flags
- Pit starts
- Race suspensions
- League removal
Penalties will be based on the circumstances and severity of the situation.
The KCE Race Review Board’s decision on reviewed incidents and penalties is final and is not subject to appeal or dispute.
The league owner retains final authority regarding the interpretation and enforcement of KCE Racing League rules.
Rule Updates
KCE Racing League rules and procedures MAY be updated as necessary.
Drivers are responsible for reviewing the current rules periodically and remaining aware of changes.
KCE Racing will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant rule changes to league members.
Participation in KCE Racing League events constitutes agreement to follow the current league rules, Race Control instructions, Race Review Board decisions, and administrative procedures.
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