RULES &
REGULATIONS
By entering and participating in this tournament, each Entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these official Rules & Regulations, and the official Format. All decisions regarding the interpretation of these tournament Rules & Regulations lie solely with the Administrator, and supported by Motosports Association of Malaysia (MAM), the decisions of which are final and binding in all respects
Axle Sports Sdn Bhd
Lot No.1, Jalan SS8/6 Sungai Way Free Trade Industrial Zone 47300 Petaling, Jaya Selangor
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd
No.2 Persiaran Raja Muda, Seksyen 15,
40200 Shah Alam, Selangor
Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM)
Aras 1, Bangunan Paddock, Litar Antarabangsa Sepang, 64000 KLIA, Selangor
2. TOURNAMENT DATES
The following dates will apply to the tournament:
| Qualifier 1 | Qualifier 2 | Qualifier 3 | Qualifier 4 | Qualifier 5 | Qualifier 6 | Qualifier 7 | Qualifier 8 | Qualifier 9 | Quarter-final | Semifinals: | Finals: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY, 22 JUNE 2024 | SUNDAY, 23 JUNE 2024 | MONDAY, 24 JUNE 2024 | TUESDAY, 25 JUNE 2024 | WEDNESDAY, 26 JUNE 2024 | THURSDAY, 27 JUNE 2024 | FRIDAY, 28 JUNE 2024 | SATURDAY, 29 JUNE 2024 | SUNDAY, 30 JUNE 2024 | SATURDAY, 13 JULY 2024 | SATURDAY, 27 JULY 2024 | SUNDAY, 28 JULY 2024 |
3. TOURNAMENT PRIZES
| 1st Place: | RM 25,000 |
|---|---|
| 2nd Place: | RM 15,000 |
| 3rd Place: | RM 12,000 |
| 4th Place: | RM 10,000 |
| 5th Place: | RM 8,000 |
| 6th Place: | RM 6,000 |
| 7th Place: | RM 4,500 |
| 8th Place: | RM 3,500 |
| 9th Place: | RM 3,000 |
| 10th Place: | RM 2,500 |
GR Tour Race
| 1st Place: | RM 2,500 |
|---|---|
| 2nd Place: | RM 1,500 |
| 3rd Place: | RM 1,200 |
| 4th Place: | RM 1,000 |
| 5th Place: | RM 800 |
Team Championship
| 1st Place: | RM 10,000 |
|---|---|
| 2nd Place: | RM 8,000 |
| 3rd Place: | RM 6,000 |
Total approximate retail value of all cash and additional prizes: RM 120,500. All prize are values listed in Malaysian Ringgit, are non-transferable, and must be accepted as awarded, without substitutions.
The three top finishes in the Drivers Championship will be invited to represent Malaysia in the Regional Qualifier (GT Cup Asia) for a chance to compete at the Global Finals. However, drivers must have competed in 3 qualifying rounds for the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup 2024 to qualify for this opportunity.
4. ELIGIBILITY
To enter the Tournament, each Entrant must:
- Reside in Malaysia during the tournament schedule.
- Be a permanent resident (as such is defined by Malaysian immigration) or citizen of Malaysia, or a holder of a permit or visa to work or study in Malaysia.
- Be fourteen (14) years of age or older before registering.
- Any Entrant this is under the age of majority in their province of residence (each a “minor’) must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate. It is determined that an Entrant is a minor in their province of residence and does not have parental consent to participate, they will be disqualified and not be permitted to continue in the Tournament. Note: Age of majority may differ depending on province of residence. It is an Entrant’s responsibility to verify the age of majority where they live.
- Employees and agents of the company, its affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies and divisions, participating promotional partners, and their respective employees and immediate family members are not eligible to participate in the tournament and win.
5. RULES
5.1.ONLINE QUALIFIERS OPEN TIME-ATTACK
The Time-Attack Open Online Qualifiers are open to all Malaysians with a maximum of 1200 slots across the 9-day Qualifier slots dated below:
| Qualifier 1 | Qualifier 2 | Qualifier 3 | Qualifier 4 | Qualifier 5 | Qualifier 6 | Qualifier 7 | Qualifier 8 | Qualifier 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY, 22 JUNE 2024 | SUNDAY, 23 JUNE 2024 | MONDAY, 24 JUNE 2024 | TUESDAY, 25 JUNE 2024 | WEDNESDAY, 26 JUNE 2024 | THURSDAY, 27 JUNE 2024 | FRIDAY, 28 JUNE 2024 | SATURDAY, 29 JUNE 2024 | SUNDAY, 30 JUNE 2024 |
Slot booking and confirmation can be made online at toyota.com.my/gtcupmalaysia. A confirmation email will be sent to the entrants inbox for acknowledgement.
All entrants are allowed to re-participate only AFTER completing their time-trial and should slots still be available. However, each participant is not allowed to register themselves online more than once at a single time.
Each racer will have a one (1) hour slot time of time trial using the Toyota GR Yaris “High Performance” 20 around the Tsukuba Circuit.
Each racer will have 15-minutes of setting up and warm up before beginning 30-minutes of time-trial as they try to set their fastest lap. Once the time is up, our marshals will record each racer’s official fastest time to be included in the master list.
After the qualifying rounds and all racers have recorded their fastest time, the Top 40 racers with the fastest times will then move on to the Quarterfinals.
Game Format: Time Trial Open Qualifier (Lap Attack)
Mode: Qualifier
Car: Toyota GR Yaris “High Performance” 20
Car Category: N300
Track: Tsukuba Circuit
Track Layout: –
Track Length(s): 2.045 km
Track Condition: Dry, Sunny
Qualifier length(s): 30 mins
Tyre Wear: Off
Fuel Consumption: Off
Balance of Performance: On
Tyre Rating: Sports Hard
Tuning: Prohibited
5.2.QUARTERFINALS RACE
The top 40 fastest times from the Online Qualifying Time-Attack will be invited to a race in a one-day online event on July 2024 where they will first be seeded and drawn into four groups of 10, blitzing through Trial Mountain Circuit in the GR Yaris “High Performance” 20, and only 5 racers from the four groups will move on to the Semifinals.
Points will be as below:
1st place – 25 Points
2nd place – 18 Points
3rd place – 15 Points
4th place – 12 Points
5th place – 10 Points
6th place – 8 Points
7th place – 6 Points
8th place – 4 Points
9th place – 2 Points
10th place – 1 Point
Game Format: Race 1
Mode: Race
Car: Toyota GR Yaris “High Performance” 20
Car Category: N300
Track: Trial Mountain Circuit
Track Layout: –
Track Length(s): 5.440km
Track Condition: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Qualifier Type: 5 mins Time Attack
Race length(s): 25 mins
Tyre Wear: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Fuel Consumption: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Tyre Rating: Racing Hard (Minimum) – Racing Soft (Maximum)
Balance of Performance: On
Tuning: Off
Requirement:
1. Minimum 1 pit-stop anytime during the race.
2. Must use at least a Racing Medium OR Racing Hard compound tyre during the race
5.3.SEMIFINALS
The top 20 overall drivers in the standings from the Quarterfinals, will advance to the Semifinals on Saturday, 27 July 2024 at Sunway University.
The 20 finalists will first be seeded and drawn into two (2) groups of ten (10) racers and complete a qualifying round to confirm their grid positioning. Once the grid is confirmed, each group will go head-to-head over three races per group.
The top 5 placing (1st-5th) of each group with the highest points will advance to the Grand Finals the next day on 28 July 2024.
Points at Qualifying for Race 1 and Race 3 will be as below:
1st place – 3 Points
2nd place – 2 Points
3rd place – 1 Point
Points at each race will be as below:
1st place – 25 Points
2nd place – 18 Points
3rd place – 15 Points
4th place – 12 Points
5th place – 10 Points
6th place – 8 Points
7th place – 6 Points
8th place – 4 Points
9th place – 2 Points
10th place – 1 Point
Game Format: Race 1
Mode: Race
Car: Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition ’22
Car Category: N300
Track: Alsace, France
Track Layout: –
Track Length: 5.000km
Track Condition: Mystery – ballot setting on the day
Qualifier Type: 5 mins
Race length(s): 15 mins
Tyre Wear: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Fuel Consumption: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Tyre Rating: Racing Hard (Minimum) – Racing Soft (Maximum)
Balance of Performance: On
Tuning: Off
Game Format: Race 2 – Reverse Grid
Mode: Race
Car: Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition ’22
Car Category: N300
Track: Alsace, France
Track Layout: –
Track Length: 5.000km
Track Condition: Mystery – ballot setting on the day
Qualifier Type: Reverse grid order from Race 1 results
Race length(s): 25 mins
Tyre Wear: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Fuel Consumption: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Tyre Rating: Racing Hard (Minimum) – Racing Soft (Maximum)
Balance of Performance: On
Tuning: Off
Requirement:
1.Minimum 1 pit-stop anytime during the race.
2.Must use at least a Racing Medium OR Racing Hard compound tyre during the race.
Game Format: Race 3
Mode: Race
Car: Toyota GR Supra RZ ‘20
Car Category: N300
Track: Deep Forest Raceway
Track Layout: –
Track Length: 4.250km
Track Condition: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Qualifier Type: 5 mins
Race length(s): 25 mins
Tyre Wear: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Fuel Consumption: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Tyre Rating: Racing Hard (Minimum) – Racing Soft (Maximum)
Balance of Performance: On
Tuning: Off
Requirement:
1. Minimum 1 pit-stop anytime during the race.
2. Must use at least a Racing Medium OR Racing Hard compound tyre during the race.
GRAND FINAL RACE
The top 10 overall drivers in the standings from the Semifinals, will advance to the Finals on Sunday, 28 July 2024 at Sunway University.
The top 10 finalists will race three times on two tracks.
The first track requires all racers to go through a 5-minute Time-Attack Qualifier to confirm their grid positioning. The result of Race 1 will determine their grid position for Race 2 as the “Reversed Grid” format takes place. In the final and 3rd race, the grid will be arranged by reverse championship-points order, over a 35-minute race.
Finalists will race at the same track for Race 1 and 2, with Race 2 being a reverse grid race. Race 3 will be at a different track.
Racers in Race 2 and 3 will have a minimum of 1 (one) pit-stop requirement or they will be disqualified from the race – their time will not be registered and will be overwritten by subsequent finishers. The racer with the highest points after the three races will be crowned the Champion.
Points at Qualifying for Race 1 will be as below:
1st place – 3 Points
2nd place – 2 Points
3rd place – 1 Point
Points at each race will be as below:
1st place – 25 Points
2nd place – 18 Points
3rd place – 15 Points
4th place – 12 Points
5th place – 10 Points
6th place – 8 Points
7th place – 6 Points
8th place – 4 Points
9th place – 2 Points
10th place – 1 Point
Game Format: Race 1
Mode: Race
Game Format: Race 2 – Reverse Grid
Mode: Race
Car: Toyota Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept ‘18
Car Category: Gr.3
Track: Monza
Track Layout: –
Track Length: 5.793km
Track Condition: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
*Organizers reserves rights to change
Qualifier Type: Reverse grid order from Race 1 results
Race length(s): 25 mins
Tyre Wear: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Fuel Consumption: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Tyre Rating: Racing Hard (Minimum) – Racing Soft (Maximum)
Balance of Performance: On
Tuning: Off
Requirement:
1. Minimum 1 pit-stop anytime during the race.
2. Must use at least a Racing Medium OR Racing Hard compound tyre during the race.
Game Format: Race 3
Mode: Race
Car: Toyota GR 010 Hybrid ‘21
Car Category: GR.1
Track: Le Mans
Track Layout: –
Track Length: 13.636km
Track Condition: TBC (to be determined two weeks before competition)
Qualifier Type: Reverse grid order of championship standings
Race length(s): 30 mins
Tyre Wear: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Fuel Consumption: Mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Tyre Rating: Racing Hard (Minimum) – Racing Soft (Maximum) – ballot setting on the day
Balance of Performance: On
Tuning: Off
Requirement:
1. Minimum 1 pit-stop anytime during the race.
2. Must use at least a Racing Medium OR Racing Hard compound tyre during the race.
6. GAMEPLAY
6.1 RACE SETTINGS
Start Type –
Quarterfinals (Race 1): Grid Start
Semifinals (Race 1): Grid Start
Semifinals (Race 2): Grid Start
Semifinals (Race 3): Grid Start
Grand Final (Race 1): Rolling Start
Grand Final (Race 2): Rolling Start
Grand Final (Race 3): Grid Start
Grid Order –
Quarterfinals (Race 1): Fastest First
Semifinals (Race 1): Fastest First
Semifinals (Race 2): Reverse Grid Based on SF Race 1 Result
Semifinals (Race 3): Fastest First
Grand Final (Race 1): Fastest First
Grand Final (Race 2): Reversed Grid Based on GF Race 1 Result
Grand Final (Race 3): Reversed Grid Based on total/overall Championship Points
Race Finish Delay –
All Races: 180s
Boost –
All Qualifiers/Races: Off
Visible Damage –
All Qualifiers/Races: On
Mechanical Damage –
Open Online Qualifiers: Off
Quarter Final: Light
Semi Final: Heavy
Grand Final: Heavy
Tyre Wear –
Open Online Qualifier: Off
Quarterfinals (Race 1): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Semifinals (Race 1): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Semifinals (Race 2): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Semifinals (Race 3): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Grand Final (Race 1): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Grand Final (Race 2): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Grand Final (Race 3): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Fuel Consumption –
Open Online Qualifier: Off
Quarterfinals (Race 1): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Semifinals (Race 1): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Semifinals (Race 2): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Semifinals (Race 3): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Grand Final (Race 1): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Grand Final (Race 2): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Grand Final (Race 3): mystery info – ballot setting on the day
Slipstream Strength –
All Qualifiers/Races: Real
Grip Red. on Wet Track/Track Edge –
All Qualifiers/Races: Real
6.2 BOP
Balance of Performance:
Open Online Qualifier: On
Quarterfinals (Race 1): On ** (subject to change on driver briefing)
Semifinals (Race 1): On ** (subject to change on driver briefing)
Semifinals (Race 2): On ** (subject to change on driver briefing)
Semifinals (Race 3): On ** (subject to change on driver briefing)
Grand Final (Race 1): On ** (subject to change on driver briefing)
Grand Final (Race 2): On ** (subject to change on driver briefing)
Grand Final (Race 3): On ** (subject to change on driver briefing)
Tyre Rating:
Open Online Qualifier: Sports Hard
Quarterfinals (Race 1): Open, but required to use at least 1 Sports Hard or Sports Medium
Semifinals (Race 1): Sports Open
Semifinals (Race 2): Open, but required to use at least 1 Sports Hard or Sports Medium
Semifinals (Race 3): Open, but required to use at least 1 Sports Hard or Sports Medium
Grand Final (Race 1): Racing Open
Grand Final (Race 2): Open, but required to use at least 1 Racing Hard or Racing Medium
Grand Final (Race 3): Open, but required to use at least 1 Racing Hard or Racing Medium
Minimum Weight:
Open Online Qualifier: Off (Not Applicable)
Quarterfinals (Race 1): Off (Not Applicable)
Semifinals (Race 1): Off (Not Applicable)
Semifinals (Race 2): Off (Not Applicable)
Semifinals (Race 3): Off (Not Applicable)
Grand Final (Race 1): Off (Not Applicable)
Grand Final (Race 2): Off (Not Applicable)
Grand Final (Race 3): Off (Not Applicable)
Maximum Power Limit:
Open Online Qualifier: Off (Not Applicable)
Quarterfinals (Race 1): Off (Not Applicable)
Semifinals (Race 1): Off (Not Applicable)
Semifinals (Race 2): Off (Not Applicable)
Semifinals (Race 3): Off (Not Applicable)
Grand Final (Race 1): Off (Not Applicable)
Grand Final (Race 2): Off (Not Applicable)
Grand Final (Race 3): Off (Not Applicable)
Tuning –
All Qualifiers/Races: Off
6.3 PENALTY SETTINGS
Ghosting During Race –
Open Online Qualifiers: Strong
Quarter Final: Off
Semi Final: Off
Grand Final: Off
Shortcut Penalty –
All Qualifiers/Races: Strong
Wall Collision Penalty –
All Qualifiers/Races: Off
Car Collision Penalty –
All Qualifiers/Races: Strict
Side Contact Penalty –
All Qualifiers/Races: Strict
Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collision –
All Qualifiers/Races: Off
Replace Cars When they Leave the Track –
All Qualifiers/Races: Off
Flag Rules –
All Qualifiers/Races: On
6.4 LIMIT DRIVING OPTIONS
Counter-steering Assist:
Open Online Qualifiers: Prohibited
Quarter Final: Prohibited
Semi Final: Prohibited
Grand Final: Prohibited
Active Stability Management (ASM):
Open Online Qualifiers: Prohibited
Quarter Final: Prohibited
Semi Final: Prohibited
Grand Final: Prohibited
Driving Line Assist:
Open Online Qualifiers: Prohibited
Quarter Final: Prohibited
Semi Final: Prohibited
Grand Final: Prohibited
Traction Control:
Quarter Final: Prohibited
Semi Final: Prohibited
Grand Final: Prohibited
ABS :
Open Online Qualifiers: No Limit
Quarter Final: No Limit ** (subject to change during driver briefing)
Semi Final: Prohibited ** (subject to change during driver briefing)
Grand Final: Prohibited ** (subject to change during driver briefing)
6.5 GLITCH & LAG
If the Host suffers from game glitches in a qualifier/race, the qualifier/race will be restarted with the original grid placements.
If the Entrant suffers from game glitches in a qualifier/race before at least one Entrant has completed the first lap, the race will be restarted with the original grid placements. This action will only be allowed once in each race for each Entrant. If any glitches happen after lap one is completed, this will be considered a “car malfunction” and a DNF will be given to that driver.
The organizers are not responsible for any glitches during the race. If participants notice some lag, they should approach this problem with caution. Any crash a participant might be involved due to the glitch will be considered a race incident, unless said otherwise by the race stewards.
6.6 DISCONNECTIONS
If the Host disconnects from a race at any point of the race, the race directors have the right to restart the race with the original grid placements.
If the Entrant disconnects from a race before at least one Entrant has completed the first lap, the race will be restarted with the original grid placements. This action will only be allowed once in each race for each Entrant. If the Entrant disconnects from a race after at least one Entrant has completed the first lap, the race will continue to completion.
6.7 BROADCAST
The Administrator reserves the right to broadcast any Race of the Tournament, at its sole discretion. If the Administrator chooses to broadcast a Race, the Administrator will choose to either: (a) host each individual Race, and all participating Entrants must join that Race; or (b) join a Race that’s being hosted by a participating Entrant.
6.8 COMPETITION RULES
Entrants will have preparation duration before the start of the Qualifying or Race, to setup and ensure their console, controller, earbuds, and headset are working properly. All time limits will be strictly enforced and registered by our official marshals. Any Entrant that is not ready and is late to start at the designated time may be disqualified from the race at the discretion of the Administrator, and will not be eligible to secure their fastest time.
7. SPORTING REGULATIONS / CODE OF CONDUCT
7.1 COMPETITION
Entrants are expected to compete at the best of their ability at all times during the Tournament. Cheating is defined as any act that gives one Entrant a competitive advantage over another. If an Entrant feels that they have been cheated by another Entrant, that Entrant must raise their concern with the Administrator immediately, providing as much detail as possible. Complaints should always be accompanied by video evidence. All complaints will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and depending on severity may result in:
An initial warning followed by forfeit of current Race for a second offense;
Immediate forfeit of current Race; or immediate disqualification from Tournament.
Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to:
Collusion and Race Fixing, defined as any agreement between two (2) or more Entrants to disadvantage opposing Entrants.
Hacking or modifying the Race.
Spectating an opposing Entrants’ monitor or live streams.
Using restricted items during a Race. Using restricted hardware during a Race.
Using any player that was not registered during registration.
Intentionally disconnecting from any Race prior to its official conclusion.
Exploiting known in-race bugs, glitches, and unintended Race features to disadvantage opposing Entrants.
7.2 SPORTSMANSHIP
Any unsportsmanlike conduct can result in race ban or disqualification from the championship.
Administrators are committed to providing Entrants with a competitive environment that is free of harassment and discrimination. To that end, Entrants may not use language in relation to the Tournament that is deemed by the Administrator to be obscene, foul, vulgar, insulting, threatening, abusive, or otherwise offensive or objectionable.
Entrants may not engage in the harassment of a country, private person or group of people through contemptuous or discriminatory words or actions on account of race, skin colour, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, financial status, birth or any other status, sexual orientation or any other reason.
Entrants may not disclose any confidential information provided by the Administrator, Tournament Sponsors, or Press, by any method of communication, including all social media channels.
7.3 PENALTIES
There are 4 types of penalties:
A) Time penalty (Added to the result post-race)
B) Grid penalty
C) Race ban
D) Deduction of some or all championship points
Illegal Overtaking
Late braking when overtaking and causing a hard collision, or pushing the Entrant to the side, will not be considered as a clean overtake. The said Driver must then return the position immediately. Not doing so may result in a penalty.
Crashes or Accidents
Penalties related to the race Incident (crash/accident) can vary significantly based on the type of accident.
Pushing Opponent Off The Tracks
Pushing an opponent out of the track may incur a penalty. When overtaking or defending the position, The Entrant should leave sufficient space (car width) for other competitors during the battle.
Brake Test
Brake testing is considered as unsportsmanlike behavior and will occur in a Penalty by the Race Steward
Responsiveness
Entrants are expected to respond to requests from the Administrator in a timely manner.
All decisions regarding the enforcement of the Code of Conduct are at the discretion of the Administrator and are final and binding.
7.4 PROTEST
Each Entrant is only allowed to make a 1x protests in the Semifinals & 2x protests in the Grand Final. All protests must be made during the protest period. Any protest made outside of the protest period will not be allowed. The protest period will be 30 minutes after the race end.
All decisions regarding the enforcement of the Code of Conduct are at the discretion of the Administrator and are final and binding.
7.5 INCIDENTS
7.5.1
Incident means any occurrence or series of occurrences involving one or more drivers or any action by any drivers, which is reported to the Stewards by the Race Director or noted by the Stewards and subsequently investigated and include:
When your car gains an advantage due to a collision with another car;
When an opponent loses position in the race due to your collision with another car;
When an opponent is pushed off track due to your collision with another car;
When an opponent is sent into a spin due to your collision with another car;
When the opponent receives mechanical damage due to your collision with another car;
Blocking with more than 2 direction changes on the track;
When closing out another driver parallel to you, not leaving one car width of space (“driving parallel” means at least 1/3 of the car behind lines up next to the car in front);
Forcing yourself into the inside of a car in front at a corner when you were not parallel to it already (“driving parallel” means at least 1/3 of the car behind lines up next to the car in front), forcing the other car to avoid you;
Braking in a location that does not require brakes / Performing brake tests on the track;
When returning to the track after driving off track, returning to the track without waiting for a car behind to pass;
Interfering with an attack lap of another car during qualifying;
When coming out of a ghosted state after clearing a penalty, blocking another car by not driving off of the main racing line on track;
Secretly working to give advantage to a team other than your own;
Not following tire usage rules;
Other unsportsmanlike conduct.
7.5.2
a) It shall be at the discretion of the Stewards to decide upon a report or a request by the Race Director, if an Entrant(s) involved in an incident shall be penalized.
b) Penalty Processing
1. Once the car passes over an automatic penalty line on the track, the car will automatically slow down / ghosted until the penalty has been cleared;
2. While the penalty is being cleared, the car will enter a ghost state, and once the penalty has been cleared, the ghost state will be cleared. There is a possibility of collision with other cars
c) Up to a 99-second penalty or disqualification can be issued for these actions above. Incidents that occur near the end of a race can also lead to additional tie being added to the lap after the race or disqualification after judgement.
7.5.3
The Stewards may impose any one of the penalties below on any entrant involved in an incident:
a) A slow down penalty of a given time. The entrant must enter the slow down zone indicated on the track, slow down for at least the time given and then re-join the race
b) A post-race time penalty
c) A reprimand
d) A fine
e) A drop of a certain number of grid positions
f) Starting from the pit lane
g) Deletion of an entrant’s lap time or times
(If any of the penalties referred to in b) c) d) f) g) above are imposed, neither the penalty nor the reason for the penalty shall be subject to appeal).
8. WINNER NOTIFICATION
Each Winner must send confirmation of their full mailing address to the Administrator within ten (10) days from the final event date to successfully claim the prize or such prize may be deemed forfeited.
The prize will be given within ninety (90) working days from the final event date.
In the event of any dispute concerning the operation of any element of the Tournament, the Toyota GT Cup Esports Championship, or these Tournament Rules, the decision of the Administrator will be final. Any Entrant found to have violated these Tournament Rules, even after a prize has been awarded, will be disqualified and will be required to return the prize awarded, or cash equivalent in full within thirty (30) days following notice from the Administrator that the Entrant has violated the Tournament Rules.