PARADE LAP RACING SERIES
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Last Updated: January 22, 2008

At PLRS, we believe that the rulebook is public forum.  Everyone should have access to it, and all rules need to be publicly posted.  This in turn, makes the rulebook very lengthy.  It is  highly recommended that you read it in it's entirety, as you will be responsible for knowledge of racing rules and procedures.  Any rule changes will also be posted in the forum to keep you updated.

SECTIONS (Each section is linked for ease of navigation)

I.  Participant Eligibility
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1. Steering Wheel and Pedals - For "safety" reasons, each driver must use a steering wheel and pedals to compete at PLRS.  Joystick, gamepad, and keyboard use is not permitted.  If there is a reasonable suspicion that a driver is using any of these items, the driver may be placed on administrative suspension until proof of a wheel and pedals are furnished.
2. Microphone - A microphone is required to communicate vocally during events.  If your microphone stops working for some reason, you are NOT required to retire from any event.  In this case, when you can do so safely, type "no mic" in chat by pressing the "t" key.  A headset is highly recommended, to cut down on background noise when you talk, however it is not a mandatory item.

• Server Fees (RaceServers with Active Cheat Detection Monitoring System)
• Hosting Fees (Website)
• Ventrilo Hosting (Voice Client)
• Race Points Manager (Points Management, Car File Management, Profiles, etc)

As participation increases at PLR, it is likely that leftover money from fees, will accumulate.  That money will be allowed to accumulate, and will be used for additional organization purposes, such as:

• Additional Servers (as needed)
• Upgrading Services (such as Ventrilo, Race Points Manager, Hosting) as needed
• Purchase of Prizes
• Occasional Broadcasts

PLR is a 100% NON-PROFIT organization here to provide a fun, clean, cheat-free place to race.  Your monthly fee supports this.

Your $5/month Fee makes you eligible to compete in every series at PLR, and guarantees ownership of your car number.

• You will start in the lowest series run that week.
• You will not be allowed to turn a qualifying lap in any progressive series race for that week, starting the race in the rear of the field.

• Must have qualified in a series equal to or below the original drivers series.  As an alternate, the driver may also choose a driver who is a current competitor at PLR, and is not entered in the Progressive Series for that week. 
• The original driver receives all points earned by the substitute.

1. All starts and restarts will be double file, with lapped cars to the inside, and lead lap cars to the outside.  The only exception will be at road courses, where starts and restarts will be single file.
2. With under 10 to go, all lapped cars must take an EOLL, moving all lead lap cars to the front, with a single file restart.
3. Passing is permitted after the start/finish line.  Passing before the start/finish line is subject to penalty.

1. No racing back to the flag, at any time.
2. When a caution flies, roll out of the throttle - Roll out of the throttle to a safe speed and fall in line.  If it is unknown who was ahead, fall into the position in which you last crossed start/finish line.  Anyone caught taking unfair advantage of this rule is subject to penalty.
3. When a caution flies, only lapped cars between the leader and second place may pass the leader.  This may be done only if:

   • It can be done so safely
   • With permission from the leader - the leader is not obligated to give you a lap back, so you must ask the leader via Ventrilo for permission to pass.  This also allows the leader time to give you a safe line to pass.
   • Any lapped car which passes a lead lap car other than the leader will receive a black flag penalty and/or be penalized one lap.

4. During Caution laps, maintain a staggered .2-.3 interval - During caution laps, stagger cars high/low, maintaining a distance of .2-.3 via your F2 screen.  Anyone caught laying back for a restart with more than a .3 interval with the appearance of having the intention of getting a run on the field will be issued a black flag penalty for jumping the restart.
5. With under 10 to go, all lapped cars must take an EOLL.
6. No pitting under caution with under 2 to go.

1. The Lucky Dog must not be involved in the cause of caution.
2. To receive the Lucky Dog, driver eligible must perform an EOLL - Failure to perform an EOLL will result in forfeiture of the Lucky Dog.  A caution will NOT be extended to allow the Lucky Dog to perform an EOLL, unless the Lucky Dog is announced at a time which makes it impossible for the driver to perform the EOLL.
3. The driver will get his/her lap back following the drop of the green flag - If a caution flies before the driver gets his/her lap back, it will be given at the drop of the next green flag.

1. No racing or passing under the apron - Passing below the apron is not permitted.  If you are forced there, and advance your position, you must give the position back prior to crossing the start finish line.  If any driver appears to be intentionally forcing drivers below the apron, they will be issued a black flag, with or without warning.
2. Bump Drafting - Bump drafting is permitted, only at Superspeedways such as Daytona and Talladega.  However, it is only permitted on the straights, and must be done in a safe manner.  If an incident occurs as a result of bump drafting, the driver who performed the bump will receive the penalty.  If bump drafting gets out of control, the officials may announce that Bump Drafting will no longer be permitted.  Bump drafting in turns, and in the doglegs, is not permitted, and violators will be subject to a black flag.

1. Drivers must obey pit road speed limits on entrance and exit points.
2. Drivers must use outside lane when driving to or from their pit stall.

   • Any driver using the inside lane (closest to pit wall) forcing others to remain in their stalls will receive a black flag penalty.  If a driver is forced to use the inside lane due to a car on their outside, no penalty will be given.

3. Drivers must drop to the inside lane approximately 4 pit stalls before they enter their own pit stall as a signal to other drivers that they are pulling into their pit.
4. If a driver pulls out of his/her pit stall into a car in the inside lane pulling into his/her pit, the driver exiting will be penalized.
5. The driver exiting his/her pit stall is responsible for pulling out in a safe manner.  If an incident takes place while pulling out of his/her stall, that driver will be penalized.

1. Auto Chat - During Green Flag Conditions, drivers must display auto-chat twice upon pitting and exiting pit road.  This is NOT REQUIRED under caution. 
2. Voice Chat - Each driver must be on Ventrilo to compete.  If you lose connection on Ventrilo, you are NOT required to leave the race.

   • Drivers must announce when they are pitting no later than 1/4 (turn 3) lap prior to entering the pit under green flag conditions.
   • Safety Chat, as well as encouragement chat is encouraged.

3. Unnecessary Chat - During series events, there will be no unnecessary chat, text or voice.  These chat methods are used for communications between officials and drivers, and safety chat among drivers.  During practice events, the rules are a little more relaxed, however, courtesy should be displayed to all drivers by keeping it to a minimum.

1. WARP Issues - Drivers are encouraged to announce via voice chat if they see a warping car.  Upon announcement, the officials will investigate, and if confirmed, that driver will not be allowed to pass on the inside until the warping issue is resolved.  If the warping issue occurs under caution, the driver may be asked to perform an EOLL to avoid any on-track incidents.
2. Disconnections - Admins/Officials will not give laps back for disconnections.
3. Server Crash - In the event of a server crash, if 50% of the race has been completed, the field will freeze, and the race is final.  If it occurs prior to the halfway point, the race may be restarted at a reduced length.

1. Game Imposed Black Flag Penalties - Officials will not clear Game Imposed Black Flags.
2. If you are issued a black flag, and the caution waves before you are able to serve the penalty, DO NOT PIT.  The only exception is if you are involved in the incident, and you must ask the officials to clear your black flag so you can repair damage.  The black flag will be reissued once you exit your pit.  If you are NOT involved in the incident, you may not pit.  This is due to a glitch which will hold you in your stall.  If you are on pit road (not an access road or entering) when a caution flies, you may still pit a clear your penalty.
3. Under Caution, all drivers receiving a black flag, MUST PERFORM AN EOLL PENALTY.  
4. Any driver who fails to do an EOLL Penalty when required to do so, and causes an unnecessary extension of a caution period, will receive a black flag penalty.  If a black flag penalty is already pending for this driver for a separate reason, a second black flag will be added.
5. When serving a black flag, you must take the green flag on track, prior to pitting...in other words, you cannot jump onto pit road prior to taking the green flag.

1. Self Spins - There are different penalties for self spins

   • Self Spin, No Caution, No others involved - No Penalty
   • Self Spin, No Caution, Others Involved - Black Flag, Stability Required.
   • Self Spin, Caution, No Others Involved - EOLL, Stability Recommended, but optional.
   • Self Spin, Caution, Others Involved - EOLL, Black Flag, Stability Required
   • Two Self Spins in a single event, causing caution or others involved - Driver must park the car in his/her pit stall.  If the driver was required to put stability on in a previous incident, the driver will receive no points for the event run, and be suspended for one week from competition.  There will be no credits or refunds given on fees already paid.  A self spin with no caution, or not involving others, does not count towards this.

2. Dual Fault - At times, officials may deem an incident, dual fault.

• Dual Fault, No Others Involved, No Caution, Both Continue - Keep racing, no penalty.
• Dual Fault, No Others Involved, Caution - EOLL Penalty
• Dual Fault, Others Involved, No Caution - Black Flag Penalty
• Dual Fault, Others Involved, Caution - EOLL, Black Flag
• NOTE:  Contact between two cars does not necessarily mean penalty.  If there is no caution, no damage, no penalty.  If a driver spins due to contact, the driver who initiated the contact receives the penalty.  Rubbin' is Racin', crashin' is not.

• Disputes can take place after an event with the officials and administrator present.  Understand that bad calls will happen from time to time.  If it is determined that the call made was wrong, the driver may receive a lap back if one was lost due to the serving of the penalty, and the driver will finish last among the drivers finishing on that lap.  If the driver finished on the lead lap, the officials cannot award positions.
• Save your replays and cut out the section for review.  A dispute cannot take place without the replay to review.

During the off-season, the top 3-5 (yet to be determined) from each series will be invited to run a 5-race IROC style series for points, and the individual who is highest in points at the end of the series will be named overall PLR Champion.  If a driver finishes in the top 3-5 in more than one series, the position will go to the next eligible driver in the lower division(s).

Championship Races - The top 30 in each series will be invited to run a championship race, which where the length of the races will be increased substantially.  These races will be for fun purposes, and to break any ties.  Race location will be voted upon by PLR members.  Prizes may be awarded, if funds permit.

No prize or award is guaranteed, however we will try to secure some sort of prize or award for all championships, and championship events.