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ICL EVENTS & RACE FORMATS

The iRacing Champions League offers a variety of hosted events and championship formats across multiple cars, tracks, and divisions. Most ICL events are open to all drivers, with VIP membership only required for benefits such as payout eligibility and provisionals where offered.

This page explains how ICL events work, what types of series are offered, how points and payouts are handled, and where drivers can find race announcements and event details. Because the ICL schedule is based on admin availability, event dates and lobby times may vary, but all official announcements are guaranteed to be posted in the Discord.

RULES

The following rules apply to ICL events unless otherwise noted in a specific race announcement or lobby. Drivers are expected to race respectfully, follow event procedures, and understand that race control may make judgment calls when situations are not fully covered by written rules.

NOTABLE RULES

SETUPS

  • Fixed setup

FLAG RULES

  • No yellows

  • This does not mean anything goes. Drivers are still expected to race cleanly.

  • Drivers who cause avoidable incidents or race in a reckless manner may be removed or banned.

  • If a driver is taken out during the race, results may be adjusted after the event through penalties issued by race control.

WALL RIDING

  • Wall riding is not permitted in the ICL.

  • If a driver clearly uses the wall in a “Ross Chastain” style move to gain an advantage, that driver will be disqualified and may also be suspended or banned from the league.

At this time, ICL will not publish a strict written definition of wall riding, because there are too many factors and unique situations that can affect each incident. Not every driver who makes contact with the wall will be penalized. However, if a driver uses the wall and gains an advantage, that driver is putting the outcome in the hands of race control for a judgment call. Drivers who want to avoid penalties should stay off the wall.

LAP TRAFFIC

  • Lap traffic should pull in if within 10 car lengths of the leader.

  • Lap cars are not committed to continue racing at speed in front of the leaders.

RACE STARTS

  • Starts are controlled by the leader, not the iRacing start command.

  • If a driver beats the leader to the line, or makes it three-wide in any capacity with the row ahead before reaching the start/finish line, that driver is at risk of penalty or disqualification.

  • If a driver beats the leader to the line because of contact or pressure from a car behind, that driver has one lap to give the position back or may be penalized.

Black flags for jump starts will not be cleared by default. In special cases, race control may choose to clear them. Examples include:

  • A wreck occurring before the green flag

  • A driver being noticeably off the pace

  • A noticeable driver error causing another driver to receive a black flag unfairly

These situations, along with any resulting penalties, will be handled at the sole discretion of race control.

If a driver fails to grid, or is removed before the start of the race, the lineup is not crisscrossed. Instead, drivers in the row behind the missing driver move straight ahead. For example, if the original pole sitter does not grid, the driver originally scheduled to start third will inherit the pole position.

MISSED STARTS

  • During feature events, if a driver does not grid before the green flag and a provisional starter takes that spot, the original driver may not join the race after the green flag.

PROVISIONALS

  • One ICL Pro Driver per event will receive a provisional.

  • The driver who receives the provisional must be able to grid for the main event.

  • The provisional will be awarded to the Pro Driver who is gridded furthest ahead of the other eligible Pro Drivers.

Drivers can become an ICL Pro Driver through membership.

Additional provisionals may be granted if drivers who originally qualified for the main event fail to make the start. In those situations, additional provisional spots may be awarded to drivers who were gridded but did not transfer through the LCQs. These will be granted in order of starting position.

POINTS STANDINGS TIE BREAKERS

If drivers are tied in the standings, the following tiebreakers will be used in order:

  • Wins

  • Quick Time awards

  • Highest finish

  • Starts

  • Finishing position in the last race

ABOUT

The ICL Track Championship consists of 6 races at a single track in one division. The driver who scores the most points across the 6 events is crowned the Track Champion for that season.

WHEN

Track Championship events are scheduled based on admin availability and may take place on different days of the week. Official race dates and lobby opening times will always be announced in the ICL Discord. Some nights may include more than one race.

Qualifying for these events will begin between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM Eastern Time. Depending on scheduling, the full series may take up to approximately two months to complete.

FORMAT

  • Up to 60 possible entries

  • Open to all drivers in a public lobby

  • 20 to 30 minute practice session

  • Race format may vary by event

POINTS

  • 1 point for Quick Time

  • 12 points for the Feature winner

  • 11 points for 2nd place, with each position after that receiving one point less

PAYOUTS

Track Championship payouts are based on total series points and are awarded at the end of the championship. The top 5 drivers in the final standings receive payouts as follows:

  • 1st: $25

  • 2nd: $20

  • 3rd: $15

  • 4th: $10

  • 5th: $5

VIP membership is required for payout eligibility. All payouts are sent through PayPal.

ABOUT

The ICL Regional Series consists of 6 to 8 races in one division. The driver who scores the most points across the full series is crowned the Regional Series Champion. ICL currently organizes Regional Series competition by region, with separate East, Central, and West track groupings for both dirt and pavement competition.

CURRENT REGIONS

East Region

Dirt Tracks

  • Lincoln, PA

  • Oswego, NY

  • Charlotte, NC

  • Port Royal, PA

  • Williams Grove, PA

  • Volusia, FL

  • Weedsport, NY

Pavement Tracks

Central Region

Dirt Tracks

  • Kokomo, IN

  • Lernerville, PA

  • Lanier, GA

  • Eldora, OH

  • Bristol, TN

  • Limaland, OH

  • USA International, FL

Pavement Tracks

West Region

Dirt Tracks

  • Huset’s, SD

  • Kern, CA

  • Cedar Lake, WI

  • Knoxville, IA

  • Fairbury, IL

  • I-55, MO

  • Lucas Oil, MO

Pavement Tracks

  • The Bullring, NV

  • Slinger Speedway, WI

  • Irwindale Speedway, CA

  • Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, IN

  • Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, TN

  • , FL

  • Kevin Harvick’s , CA

WHEN

Regional Series races are scheduled based on admin availability and may be held on any day of the week. Official race announcements will be posted in the ICL Discord at least one hour before qualifying begins. Some race nights may include multiple events.

Qualifying for Regional Series events will begin between 8:00 PM and 11:30 PM Eastern Time. Depending on scheduling, a Regional Series may take roughly 1 to 4 weeks to complete.

FORMAT

  • Up to 60 possible entries

  • Open to all drivers in a public lobby

  • 20 to 30 minute practice session

  • 2 minute qualifying session

  • One qualifying lap

  • Top 4 drivers transfer directly to the Feature

  • No heat races

  • Up to 5 qualifiers, with 8 to 10 cars advancing from each

  • 1 minute warmup

  • 15 lap Feature with approximately 12 to 14 cars

POINTS

  • 1 point for Quick Time

  • 12 points for the Feature winner

  • 11 points for 2nd place, with each position after that receiving one point less

PAYOUTS

Regional Series payouts are based on final series points only. Individual race payouts are not offered for this format.

Series points payouts are:

  • 1st: $25

  • 2nd: $20

  • 3rd: $15

  • 4th: $10

  • 5th: $5

VIP membership is required for payout eligibility. All payouts are sent through PayPal.

ABOUT

The ICL National Series visits every dirt track on the iRacing service. The driver who scores the most points across the full schedule is crowned the ICL National Series Champion. This series also offers a total purse of more than $300 across the season.

WHEN

National Series races are scheduled based on admin availability and may be run on different nights of the week. Official announcements will be posted in the ICL Discord at least one hour before the lobby opens. Some nights may include more than one race.

Depending on scheduling, the full National Series will take roughly two months to complete.

FORMAT

  • Up to 60 possible entries

  • Open to all drivers in a public lobby

  • 30 minute practice session

  • 2 lap qualifying

  • Heat and Feature format may vary by event

POINTS

  • 1 point for Quick Time

  • 12 points for the Feature winner

  • 11 points for 2nd place, with each position after that receiving one point less

PAYOUTS

National Series payouts are based on combined weekly points totals from all National Series races run from Monday through Sunday. The top 5 drivers in weekly points receive payouts as follows:

  • 1st: $25

  • 2nd: $20

  • 3rd: $15

  • 4th: $10

  • 5th: $5

If only one race remains in a series and that event is run after Sunday, it will be included in the previous week’s payout cycle only if a new National Series begins during that same week.

VIP membership is required for payout eligibility. All payouts are sent through PayPal.

ABOUT

The King of the Track Series is a set number of events held at one track, with a different division featured in each event. The driver who scores the most points across all events is crowned the King of the Track.

WHEN

King of the Track events are scheduled based on admin availability and may be held on any day of the week. Official race announcements will be posted in the ICL Discord at least one hour before qualifying begins. Some race nights may include multiple events.

Qualifying for these events will begin between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM Eastern Time. Depending on scheduling, the series may take roughly 1 to 4 weeks to complete.

FORMAT

  • Up to 60 possible entries

  • Open to all drivers in a public lobby

  • 20 to 30 minute practice session

  • 2 minute qualifying session

  • One qualifying lap

  • Top 4 drivers transfer directly to the Feature

  • No heat races

  • Up to 5 qualifiers, with 8 to 10 cars advancing from each

  • 1 minute warmup

  • 15 lap Feature with approximately 12 to 14 cars

POINTS

  • 1 point for Quick Time

  • 12 points for the Feature winner

  • 11 points for 2nd place, with each position after that receiving one point less

PAYOUTS

King of the Track payouts are based on final series points only. Individual race payouts are not offered for this format.

Series points payouts are:

  • 1st: $25

  • 2nd: $20

  • 3rd: $15

  • 4th: $10

  • 5th: $5

VIP membership is required for payout eligibility. All payouts are sent through PayPal.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

The events listed on this page represent the core ICL offerings, but they are not the only events run throughout the year. ICL also hosts additional special events at various times during the season. More information about those events can be found in the Discord as they are announced.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

All official ICL event announcements are guaranteed to be posted in the Discord. Drivers should check Discord for race dates, lobby times, format notes, and any event-specific details before each race.

MEMBERSHIP AND PAYOUT ELIGIBILITY

Most ICL events are open to all drivers. VIP membership is optional and is only required for payout eligibility and provisionals where offered.