The most critical element to the success of our league has been the fair and sensible attitudes of our drivers. With such an influx of new racers I thought it’d be a good idea to have a little recap of what we expect of each of you during our events.
1. Read the League Rules & Sporting Conduct
By far the best place to start is by having a good look through our rule book. Over the years we’ve developed these rules to reflect our vision for a fair, competitive and fun environment.
2. You’ll never win the race on the first lap
Lap 1 incidents can be particularly frustrating; while it’s incredibly easy to get carried away and make a desperate lunge on the first lap, there’s more than a fair chance that you or someone else will end up facing the wrong way.
3. Never give up
So, you’ve ended up in the gravel at turn 1 and you’re now 30 seconds behind the pack. Time to quit? Don’t do it. We don’t look favourably on rage quitting, and with the long race distances the chance of you picking up some points remains high. Change your strategy, keep pushing. Only the weak surrender.
4. We all make mistakes
We’ve all done it. Hit the brakes 10 meters later than usual and run out of talent at a critical moment and in the process punted off the unsuspecting chap on the outside. The successful Flag-to-Flag racer pops a quick apology over teamspeak and gives the place back irrespective of how many places it costs him.
5. Don’t be an ass Be nice to each other
We’re all competitive people and although it may feel like life and death, there’s very little worth getting genuinely upset about. If you feel you’ve been wronged or disadvantaged unfairly by another driver calmly mention it on teamspeak; if it can’t be resolved then be sure to save your replay and get your evidence in front of our stewarding team who will objectively assess your grievance.
If you’ve got any questions, concerns or would just like something clarifying make sure you get in touch. We’d much rather sort things out in the pre-season than during a race.
– Rob