This is the place for racing fans looking for a Sim-Racing series where you can compete no matter what your skill level is, while the best driver still wins. You are the person to decide the opponent strength for yourself. There is no 'set' opponent strength. The series is all about fun, racing and the game ICR2.

NOTE: Be sure you have all the patches released for the sim used (DOS ICR2, Windy ICR2 or CART Racing).

Introduction:
Rule #1: Have fun. When in doubt, refer back to rule #1.
Rule #2: We like to run a laid back series. We do not jump on people who make mistakes, or have problems. However, cheating will be dealt with severely. Every other mistake is looked upon as a learning experience.

Signing Up:
To sign up for the series, you can send an email to iirsracing@yahoo.com. Also, check out the IIRS forum at www.cartracinghq.com.
There is no maximum number of drivers and you can sign up at any time during the season. More information can be found at the Sign up page.

Running the race:
Most of our members have ran races in other series. This series will not be too different. The differences will be noted. You can use any number and paint or import your own car to the carset that is used. You can also change any personal info you want. You cannot change the skill settings on your car or any of the opponents. All tracks files and simulator files must be ones issued by IIRS Staff. You can use an edited engine sound or cockpit, but the driver list (drivers2.txt) cannot be changed except for your car. Because we run carsets that are heavy on the graphics, you're allowed to use a different carset to lighten the burden on your computer. Remember, the drivers2.txt will have to be the one issued by IIRS. You should run your race in Single Race mode since race settings (weather, amount of laps, number of AI cars) will vary from week to week.

From the start of 2010, the scoring has been changed and therefor your raceweekend will look slightly different from what it was. Instead of sending in all screenshots, we have decided a race can be run and scored with just 1 standings file and 2 screenshots. You will be scored by sending in a textform through this site. For verification purposes we will need screenshots, standing files and replays. Each week a driver will be picked randomly to send in his files for verification. When files are not OK, penalties will apply. Here is a detailed list of how your race weekend looks:

Qualifying:
You run your qualifying laps and when you are satisfied with your laptime or the checkered flag is dropped, save the standings file (*.stn). You also need to save the replay of your fastest qualifying lap.

Racing:
Run your race. When the checkered flag is waved, make sure to hit a nearby wall and cause visible (!) damage. Pause the game and take a screenshot of your cockpit. Unpause the game and finish. Also save the standings file (*.stn). Unpause the game and finish. After the race has finished go to the Final Standings screen and take screenshots of it. Make sure your car can be seen in the standings (in case you have Cart Racing or Windy ICR2). Also save the replay of your last (minimum) 5 laps.

Sending in your results:
After finishing your race you can send in your results via a webform that will be made available on the site later this month. Save the gathered files. These will be necessary in case you are picked as the controlled driver of the week.

Cheating:
If any driver has used the wrong weather settings, he will be penalized as follows:
       a) 3 minutes in race time for a different temperature,
       b) +5 seconds/-5,000 mph in qualifying time/speed for a different temperature,
       c) Any wrong wind means Disqualification,

When your results are being verified and screenshots, .stn files or replays are missing the following penalties can be issued:
       a) Qual.stn missing: not eligible for Hard Charger point. Qualifying time is removed from Race                  results,
       b) Cockpit screenshot missing: not eligible for Fastest Lap point. Last lap is removed from Race                results,
       c) No visible damage: +3 minute in race time,
       d) Race standings screenshot missing: Final race time is removed from Race results and you are              placed in last position.
       e) Qualifying replay missing: not eligible for Pole position point. Qualifying time is removed from              Race results.
       f)  Race replay missing: Automatic disqualification. You will also be asked to send in your files the            next race you participate in.

If a driver uses a different track, he will penalized with a Disqualification.

If a driver send in his results late, but before the results are posted, the results will be counted, but with a penalty. He will be penalized as follows:
       a) For each day late, +5 seconds/-2.500 mph in qualification time/speed, +1 minute
          added to race time.

Race Scoring:
The scoring system will be the following:

a] Final standings
The finishing order will be based on the following:
       1) Laps Completed
       2) Race time
Note: You don't need to win your local race. The time is made from the winner's race time plus the margin shown in the F2 screenshot from the finish line.

b] Points system
For the 2009 regular season, IIRS will use real IRL™ style points :