1. NON-RACE RULES

1.1. Practice Rules 

1.1.1. Practice sessions will begin 30 Minutes before qualifying begins
1.1.1.1 ASCA Cup Series will have a 30 Minute session following the conclusion of the National Series event. (not guaranteed)

1.1.2. Drivers must be signed to an active ASCA Cup Series, or National Series team to participate in official practice sessions.

1.1.3. Reckless driving will not be tolerated during any practice sessions. Practice is designed to allow drivers to adjust to their cars and tracks. 

1.1.4. When the timer expires for Practice, Drivers will be allowed to complete their lap but must return to the garage area, following their final lap.

1.2 Qualifying Rules

1.2.1. 16 Cars will qualify for any ASCA Sanctioned event, except for Plate Tracks, in which the field limit is increased to 18.

1.2.2. All Qualifying sessions will be in a group qualifying format. There will be 3 sessions, lasting 6 minutes each in length, with drivers divided into their respective groups. The top 16 at the end of group qualifying will qualify for the show

1.2.3. During any group qualifying sessions, if a driver does not use the full pit road to regenerate tires or fuel, they will be parked during their session, and removed from the event.

1.2.4. Any attempts at corner-cutting, or wall riding to gain an advantage will result in a lap disqualification. 

1.2.5. Any intentional wrecking/distraction during qualifying will result in an immediate park from qualifying.

1.3 Pre-Race Rules

1.3.1. All Drivers are required to be present in Race Control prior to the start of the ASCA Sanctioned Event, to go over basic rules and information about the event.

1.3.2. All Drivers are required to be in proper equipment, no clothing or accessories are allowed to stick out of the car, and particle effects are not allowed.

1.3.3. Any usage of Rick Ware Racing stylized numbers, or sponsors is strictly prohibited. Use of these assets will immediately give you a performance dis-advantage, and lower your cars performance by 50 mph, and decrease the ability to turn correctly in the corners.

2. RACE RULES

2.1. Green Flag Rules 

2.1.1. Drivers must stay within the designated “racing surface” for the track, this will usually be between the outside wall and the inner line (for ovals).

2.1.2. If a driver overtakes another driver via going out of the track limits, they must give the position back to said driver, or they will be required to serve a penalty.

2.1.3. Proper Racing Etiquette is heavily pushed for all drivers, giving space, letting off, not pushing dangerous situations.

Warnings will be given out for minor infractions, Full Penalties will be given for serious infractions.

2.1.4. If a driver is not able to stay within 3 seconds of the average lap time during race conditions, they will be asked to pull off the track.

2.1.5. Any type of wall riding is not allowed
2.1.6. If a driver is spun onto pit road, they are allowed to pit at the official's discretion 

2.1.5.1 If a driver is in a state of wall riding, they must let off and attempt to pull off against the wall (unless they are battling with someone and are door to door, or forced into a situation).

2.1.6. If a driver needs to leave, they will pull it down the pit road and bring it to the garage area.

2.1.7. A Lap Car that is within 5 car lengths of the Leader will be given the blue flag, The Lap Car must pull off the racing line and let the leader(s) through.
2.1.7.1. If a lapped car is proven to be faster than a lead lap car, they are allowed to race the leaders to stay on the lead lap or get their lap back.

2.1.7.2. If you’re faster than the leader, and wreck the leaders, you will be given a penalty, depending on the severity of the situation.

2.2. Yellow Flag Rules 

2.2.1. Causes for a Caution

2.2.1.1 If a lead lap running car is flipped. A flip without any contact except with yourself, will not be a caution.

2.2.1.2 If there is an incident involving enough cars to be considered a hazard.
2.2.1.3. If the track is blocked and the cars involved can’t get it going in a timely manner.

2.2.1.4. Literally any obvious reason for there to be a caution.

2.2.2 Cautions will be called based upon the severity of the incident, location on the track, and the significance of the impact of the race.

2.2.3 Once drivers cross the line after a caution is called, they will slow down to begin the pacing procedure behind the pace car/truck.

2.2.4. If the caution comes out while the leaders are around the start-finish line, the officials will decide whether to keep racing back for another lap or start pacing.

2.2.5. The moment caution is called, the pits will be closed.

2.2.6. When the lead lapped cars pit, wave around cars can go around and get one of their laps back.

2.2.6.1. The first car a lap down does not need to do this, they are the lucky dog, and will automatically be up a lap.

2.3. Pacing Rules 

2.3.1. The pace speed will be determined and set pre-race.

2.3.2. There will be a minimum of 1 cooldown pace lap, then there will be pitting under caution, and then once the field packs up, they will go green

2.3.3. Wrecking under pacing is not allowed, and could / will result in a drive-through penalty, or to the back penalty, Depending on the severity of the incident.

2.3.4. While pacing, it is preferred that the people in line should stay on the bottom lane of the track.

2.3.5. Any cars a lap down or more are allowed to waive around ONCE by going around the pacing line on the high side and returning to the back of the pack, being the same order that they were when coming to the line on the race back.

2.4. Pitting Under Yellow Rules

2.4.1. Pit road is closed until the official's open pit road.

2.4.2. Passing under pacing is not legal and can result in a penalty.
2.4.3. Constantly making contact with other drivers is considered reckless and may result in a penalty.

2.5. Race Restart Rules
2.5.1. All restarts will be single-file, apart from plate tracks, which will be double file.
2.5.2. Once the pace car pulls down the pit road, the field must keep pace speed until reaching the restart zone.
2.5.3. Passing drivers and gaining positions prior to the restart zone is illegal.
2.5.4. Changing your lane before the restart zone is illegal.
2.5.5. If there is a large wreck between the area of the pace car pulling in and the start-finish line, the pace car will come back out and the restart will be redone.
2.5.6. There will be a maximum of 3 overtime attempts, at every track. 

2.5.7. If the time gained on a jumped restart is not given up by the driver, they will receive a penalty accordingly. A driver must give the gained time back on his own, not by the cause of a wreck, or crash involving the driver.

3. PENALTIES

3.1. Penalty System

3.1.1. Speeding in pit road will not be a warning.

3.1.2. Warning 1: Results in 1st Warning (1/3).

3.1.3. Warning 2: Results in a 2nd Warning (2/3).
3.1.3. Warning 3: Results in a drive-through penalty (3/3).
3.1.4. Warning 4: Results in a required pit stop of 1 lap. (4/3).
3.1.5. Warning 5: Results in an immediate park, and an expected suspension (5/3).

3.2. Stopping or going reverse on track will result in an immediate park and suspension.

3.3. Illegally overtaking will result in giving the place back.

3.3.1. Refusing to give a place back will result in a drive-through penalty.

3.3.1.1. If it is on the final lap, the driver will lose 3 positions in the final results.
3.3.1.2. If the driver overtakes multiple people, the penalties will stack.

3.4. Warnings
3.4.1. Intentional Wrecking

3.4.1.1. If a driver goes out of his way to dump someone, it will result in a drive-through penalty.
3.4.2. Corner Cutting.
3.4.3. Reckless Driving.
3.4.4. Pitting in the incorrect pit stall.

3.4.5. Driving through numerous pit stalls.
3.4.6. Intentional Wrecking on pit road
3.4.7. Anything else the officials deem deserves a warning.
3.4.8. If a lapped car causes a caution, they will be awarded a 2/3, and are ineligible for the wave around.

3.5. Speeding
3.5.1.  Speeding in the pit lane under green will result in a drive-through penalty. Speeding in the pit lane under pacing will result in going to the back.

3.5.1.1. If a driver is pushed over the pit limiter, resulting in speeding, the penalty will be invalid.

3.5.1.2. If a driver wrecks and hits the pit limiter, resulting in speeding, the penalty will be invalid.

3.5.1.3. If a driver wrecks into pit lane, speeds, and pits, a warning will be issued.

4. POST RACE PENALTIES

4.1. Penalty Points

4.1.1. At the conclusion of the race, all drivers warnings will be added up, in a total called "Penalty Points". For example, if a driver ends the race with a 2/3, they will be handed 2 Penalty Points.

4.1.2. Officials can add, or remove Penalty Points as they so choose, depending on the scenario post-race

4.2. Suspensions 

4.2.1. If a driver accumulates a total of 6 penalty points, they will be handed a suspension.

4.2.2. Once a driver receives a suspension and return from the suspension, they will be set to 3/6 points, instead of a reset back to zero.

4.2.3. If a driver goes a race without a warning, or penalty, one point will be subtracted from their current points total.

4.2.4. If a driver receives 6/6 penalty points for a second time, it is the officials decision on length of the suspension, or possible license removal if a driver is deemed ineligible to compete.

5. TRUCK SHOWDOWN NON-RACE RULES

5.1. Practice Rules 

5.1.1. Practice sessions will begin 30 Minutes before qualifying begins

5.1.2. Drivers must hold an active A or B License and have a truck painted to participate in official practice sessions.

    5.1.3. Practice Sessions will be split into seperate groups depending on the amount of drivers attending the event.

5.1.3. Reckless driving will not be tolerated during any practice sessions. Practice is designed to allow drivers to adjust to their cars and tracks. 

5.1.4. When the timer expires for Practice, Drivers will be allowed to complete their lap but must return to the garage area, following their final lap.

5.2 Qualifying Rules

5.2.1. 16 Trucks will qualify for each Truck Showdown Event

5.2.2. All Qualifying sessions will be in a heat format. Each heat will consist of 16 drivers, and the amount of drivers who move into the race from the heats will be determined at each event.

5.2.3. After all heat sessions a Last Chance Qualifier will begin shortly after, with the top 2 finishers advancing to the main event.

5.2.4. All race rules apply to the Heats and LCQ.

5.7 Pre-Race Rules

5.3.1. All Drivers are required to be present in Race Control prior to the start of the ASCA Sanctioned Event, to go over basic rules and information about the event.

5.3.2. All Drivers are required to be in proper equipment, no clothing or accessories are allowed to stick out of the car, and particle effects are not allowed.

5.3.3. Any usage of Rick Ware Racing stylized numbers, or sponsors is strictly prohibited. Use of these assets will immediately give you a performance dis-advantage, and lower your cars performance by 50 mph, and decrease the ability to turn correctly in the corners.

HOW ARE POINTS AWARDED?

Points are awarded depending on your finishing position. Additional points are awarded depending on Heat Winners, and Fastest Lap

HOW DO THE PLAYOFFS WORK?

The playoffs are the end of the season championship points. The top 12 drivers in the Driver Standings at the conclusion of the regular season are granted a spot in the playoffs. A win DOES NOT lock you into the playoffs. At the start of the playoffs, drivers will be given their seeding points to begin their championship runs. At the beginning of the playoffs, 12 drivers will have an opportunity to fight for a championship. The playoffs consist of 5 races where the playoff drivers will try and accumulate the most amount of points possible. At the conclusion of the five race playoffs, the driver with the most points will be crowned the champion.

STANDARD POINTS 

1st - 30 Points

2nd - 26 Points

3rd - 24 Points

4th - 22 Points

5th - 20 Points

6th - 18 Points

7th - 17 Points

8th - 16 Points

9th - 15 Points

10th - 14 Points

11th - 13 Points

12th - 12 Points

13th - 11 Points

14th - 10 Points

15th - 9 Points

16th - 8 Points

BONUS POINTS 

Heat Winner - 2 Points

Fastest Lap - 1 Points

EXTRA POINTS 

Failure to Qualify - 1 Point

Failure to Finish - 2 Point

PLAYOFF SEEDING

Playoff seeding is determined by the driver's finishing position in the regular-season standings at the conclusion of the regular-season finale. These points are the number of points a driver will begin the playoffs with

1st - 10 Points

2nd - 9 Points

3rd - 8 Points

4th - 7 Points

5th - 6 Points

6th - 5 Points

7th - 4 Points

8th - 3 Points

9th - 2 Points

10th - 1 Points
11th - 0 Points
12th - 0 Points  

TIE-BREAKER RULES
If there is a tiebreaker between two drivers, their win count will determine the tiebreaker. If both drivers are tied in the wins category, the next statistics category to decide the tiebreaker will be the drivers' average finish. If still tied, it will go down to whichever driver made the most starts throughout the season.