Membership is NOT required at FSB to run in any of our series. To be eligible for prizes and trophies, to join a team, and reserve your unique car number you will need a membership.
Membership is $30 per fiscal year (September-August). If interested in a membership PM in Discord or email Sam @ fsbracing.com@gmail.com or speak with any admin.
Membership Requirements:
Members and Guests need to continually display the good sportsmanship and clean driving skills they showed when they were accepted to run with us here at FSB.
Age Requirement: All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to run at FSB.
We run three 12 consecutive week seasons. Three seasons per calendar year are run with 4 week off seasons in between. The off-seasons also have fun filled special events and Hosted practice and recruiting races.
Many of our series and events are sponsored. We can’t thank all of our past, present, and future supporters enough. We have had great support from various companies to make those events as successful as possible. For our sponsors, we offer as much exposure and support possible to our sponsors who pick up the tab for our trophies in many series. Anyone looking to sponsor an event or series can contact the promoter Sam Young at fsbracing.com@gmail.com .
Our emphasis is good sportsmanship and keeping all communication positive. Please read the entire set of rules before joining us because you will be expected to know them and follow them at all times. Thank you!
Drivers will not flame (disrespect, yell at and/or insult) another driver before, during, or after any event, in voice chat, chat or social media. If a driver feels another driver has acted inappropriately, they should contact the Admin or Promoter through PM. The forum and race chat will be monitored and censored by the Admins. Flaming, offending and disrespecting another member or potential member will not be tolerated. Penalties and/or suspension or dismissal from the league can be administered because of flaming violations. Private messages in the game, forum or email to insult or threaten another driver may call of an instant dismissal.
If it is an occasional wreck by a driver, you must let it go. If you are getting repeatedly wrecked by a specific driver and feel you are not in a fair situation, PM an Admin or Promoter. It is our job to deal with these situations. Your jobs are to race as clean as possible and show respect for all drivers and the league at all times. You all represent our league.
The competitiveness of racing itself will frustrate us all. We understand that. But no one is allowed to show that disgust in public. Please do not offer suggestions or advice to drivers you are not friendly with and know. If angry you should mute your microphone, switch channels, or just bite your lip. We all get wrecked sometimes. We all wreck others. That's racing. If we wanted it to be perfect, we would all be racing off-line. Those who cannot follow these very simple "good sportsmanship" guidelines Mom and Dad should have taught us, will be dismissed from the league.
An "incident" defined by the FSB Series Admins: "A driver could have and probably should have done something different to avoid contact, damage, or loss of position to another car under green or yellow flag conditions." All drivers have caused them and all drivers deal with them. It is a part of racing we are limiting but we will never remove them from all events. Incident causation is a judgement call by our series admins. When in doubt, consider the incident yours. FSB Incidents are NOT iRacing Incidents/points.
Multiple drivers can be scored for the same incident if more than one driver is involved. This also includes a self-spin or issue that results in a yellow flag being thrown. Under green flag conditions and especially during caution laps, incidents can be scored. Drivers plowing into wrecked/parked cars after an incident can be an additional incident as well. Exceptions are self-spins or issues that do not negatively effect other cars and/or do not bring out a yellow flag. Those situations do not count as incidents.
All drivers must retire immediately after their second incident caused in one event. They must retire safely off the racing surface without causing more issues. Pulling into the correct pit stall and retiring is preferred. If a driver has not honored this rule he/she will sit out the next event in the same series and will be notified via email. Re-occurring situations will result in a week off from all series. These situations can lead to the "one-and-done" probationary status. Probationary drivers will start each race with one incident caused and will follow the rule from there until the probation is lifted. Repeated situations from the same driver will require the suspension or dismissal from fsbracing. This has been very successful in allowing drivers to stay in the league.
If a driver is unsure whether he/she has any fault in an incident, he/she is encouraged to count it as one. This will ensure access to the next event. Retiring and getting points at the time of the incident is far better than missing an event or a week of events. Series admins are not required to make the call mid-race but they can notify drivers if they choose to do so. Not all series have viewing admins. Admins will review the incidents afterwards and will get second opinions from other series admins on close calls and rule infractions. All penalties, probation, and suspensions will be handled via email between the driver in question and series admins.
An incident even partially caused is something a driver should apologize for. We have many forms of communication to ensure sportsmanship principals. Each event has a post race forum/lounge in Discord for positive comments and apologies. Those who have been wronged are encouraged to publicly accept the apology and move on. This is our handshake. These practices make for a much more enjoyable racing environment.
Your job is to race as clean as possible and show respect for all drivers and the league at all times. You represent our league. We encourage and embrace a very ancient, antique concept here at FSB. If you screw up, wreck a driver or 5, drop a sincere apology in the Series Lounge and/or after the race, and guess what. It’s all good after that.
*****Note from the Promoter**** "My bad" really isn’t saying sorry... .
Careless and reckless driving will not be tolerated. If a driver believes another driver is handling their car in a careless or reckless manner they should notify the Admin or Promoter through PM. Save a replay. The admins will watch careless and reckless driving closely and penalize reoccurring issues accordingly. We all make mistakes but we all also have to be trying to improve each time out.
A5 Retaliation/Intentional Wrecking:
Any driver who retaliates in any form during or after an event or intentionally wrecks another driver may be subject to an instant dismissal from the league.
A5 Conduct Detrimental to the League:
This can include, but is not limited to intoxicated behavior, racist behavior, demeaning and objectifying behavior. This could also include on the track bizarre and uncharacteristic patterns and behavior construed to be detrimental to the league and the membership.
ON TRACK RACE RULES
Always Log in with the correct user name and car file each event. Drivers will choose one number for all mods. Any number changes must be cleared by the Promoter first.
B2 Blocking:
Blocking is not allowed until 2 laps to go on all tracks. Even then, drivers block the fast line at their own risk. Low-lining is not considered blocking and is acceptable, swerving or changing your line to keep another car from passing is considered blocking at FSB and is not allowed. An example would be, over 2 times a lane change was made to impede the progress of the committed line driver.
B3 Passing:
Drivers must not dive low to pass going into a corner late when it is not clear. This can be subjective. In on-line racing, contact is the number one no-no and should be avoided at all times, especially in the corners. Clean passing requires skill and patience. Practice and learn from mistakes. Just because you see an opening, does not mean it will be open when you get there. If you are being passed allow faster cars the room needed to get by safely.
The admins will watch passing and blocking closely and penalize reoccurring issues accordingly.
B4 Drivers Meetings:
Meetings are held on Discord in one of the Racing Channels when all drivers have qualified or declined to qualify, and/or in the Warm Up session begins and is hosted by the designated admin of the night. The track will be closed until the meeting is over. The meetings are mandatory. and must be attended on Discord. even if you do not have a microphone, that would be acceptable for this requirement, as long as you respond via typed chat to the admin holding the meeting. These meetings are to cover issues regarding the track, series, and more. This is the best time to ask a question about the current event, track, conditions, etc.
Drivers meetings are MANDATORY, and a roll call may be called for attendance. Failure to attend the meeting may forfeit your race for that evening.
B5 Connection Issues:
If your connection/equipment is "consistently" poor, an admin may request you go to the rear of field, and/or, that you will not be able to compete in the event. We are sorry for this but warping and disappearing/reappearing cars distract everyone else on the track. It is up to each driver to maintain a solid connection and pace to compete. The occasional warp does happen and we have to accommodate. If an admin asks you to park your car because of warping you must do so. If you are disconnected because of warp at start, we will not reset. This is the only fair way to solve this issue.
B6 Delaying a Start:
FSB Racing does not delay the start of our weekly series events. When we are scheduled to qualify, it will begin. At the conclusion of the drivers meeting the admin will release the field and the race will run as scheduled. Any individual issues or disconnections during the qualifying or happy hour will not result in the restarting of the server. Once the green flag drops the race is official unless there is a "rainout", (a server crash), before halfway. A race must be scored by iRacing to be considered complete and official.
Note: A driver can connect during qualifying which allows for an extra 4-5 minutes to connect on most tracks.
B7 Off the Pace Drivers:
During restarts, Iracing sets the restart positions of all the cars. Lap down cars are usually at the end of field. Line up according to instructions from Iracing race control. Lucky dog cars are usually placed at the end of the longest line. It is imperative that drivers follow directions and line up as quick as possible. Black flags are issued by Iracing race control for cars not lined up properly. Sometimes cars late exiting pit road with one to go may have to pass some cars that have EOLL penalties and these cars are encourage to hustle around the track to get in proper position before green flag. If you are looking to stay in the back on the restart, you will need to pull through the pits the last time by under yellow. Intentionally getting penalties to do this will not be acceptable.
B8 Rain-Outs:
A mass-disconnect of at least half the starting field or a server/track issue may result in restarting or rescheduling an event. This will be decided by the admin/Promoter of the event if the race is official or a rain-out will be required. The rain-out MAY move the event to the end of the season to be made up. Rain Outs may be called by the admin or promoter for small car counts (4 or under).
B9 Leaving the Track/Server:
If a driver leaves the track mid-race for any reason, they must park their car safely off the track. Drivers should do all they can not to bring out a caution when exiting. A driver’s exit that causes a yellow can be viewed as careless driving.
B10 Logging in:
Drivers will not have substitute drivers for any reason on our servers. If you log in, you must be the one driving anytime you are on our server, bottom line. Failure to comply with this could result in penalties and/or a dismissal from FSB Racing.
B11 Numbers:
Numbers are on a first come, first serve basis for members. Please check the registration page for number availability. Members keep their unique number as long as they keep an active membership in good standing.
B13 Driving Down Pit Stalls:
Drivers may not drive down through pits stalls to their pit stall. You should stay in pit lane until at least 1 or 2 stalls before and after your pit stall. If another car is in their pit stall 1 or 2 before or after your stall, try to avoid driving through their stall as much as possible
B14 Cutting the Course:
There will be no cutting through grass to gain a position. If 2 or 4 wheels are used in the grass to advance your position, you must give that spot back. Otherwise, iRacing control runs the race with cutting the course infractions.
B15: Serving Black Flags:
During caution periods, cars that have received black flags that must be served under green are required to pass the start finish line before serving their penalties. This is to avoid situations where cars behind a car that has been black flagged are given a black flag for passing under caution as cars dip onto pit road.
B16 Starts/Restarts:
If Geico restart zone is in affect for the race, drivers must follow the Iracing rules in place. Iracing issues black flags for violations and can not be cleared by admins. If the Geico restart zone is NOT in place, iRacing allows for the lead car/pole sitter to go as soon as the pace car ducks off. We will do the same. We go when the leader goes.
B17 Practice:
The sessions will be open at least 90 minutes hours prior to each race time for practice.
B18 Qualifying:
Each session will have a designated qualifying format. It will be set by time with an open track for cars to run together or we will have solo qualifying for a set number of laps for 5-10 minutes.
B19 Race:
Try to relax, have fun, and improve while racing within your limits. Start slow and let the tires warm at any track on any night. The goal is to get everyone running to the end, and then race to the finish line with whomever is close.
B20 Scoring/Results:
We go with the results the simulator gives us. We do not adjust results. The FSB iRacing Points. Laps1 point lap led, 1 point most laps led, and finishing position as follows:
1 - 21
2 - 19
3 - 18
4 - 17
5 - 16
6 - 15
7 - 14
8 - 13
9 - 12
10 - 11
11 - 10
12 - 9
13 - 8
14 - 7
15 - 6
16 - 5
17 - 5
18 - 5 etc.
Each driver will get 0 points for missing an event. Some series may feature adjusted scoring methods. Some series will also feature dropped races.
B21 Race Results:
We always go with the results the game gives us. It is known to have errors. One of which is getting disqualified after an event. Do not go backwards on the track until the race is official. It is official when the lights go out on the track.
B22 Black Flags:
If you get DQ'ed or a black flag, it will not be cleared for any reason during race session. Black Flags and DQ's will be cleared by admin if available during Practice and Warm Up Sessions, and Hosted Races.
B23 Post Race Tech Inspection/Saving Replays for 2 Weeks:
All drivers are required to save their complete replays for two weeks following any FSB points race or special event. All drivers will be required to know how to submit replay clips to fsbracing@gmail.com when called upon with a clip from YOUR replay. Failure to do so when asked may result in a suspension. A complete replay means green flag to the checkers or your retirement. Drivers do not need to save practice, qualifying or happy hour. There may be rare times where it does not get saved. Weird things happen to us all so we will allow the occasional miss. However, if a driver repeatedly cannot follow through when requested, penalties will be handed out.
B24 Penalties/Warnings/Dismissals:
At any time, warnings and suspensions may be handed down for significant problems. The admins will to their best to correct a problem ASAP. Be respectful at all times, do what an admin asks when the spotlight is on. We tend to focus on reoccurring issues. Some issues are more serious than others and are dealt with swiftly. Some issues are isolated and are monitored for some time. We all have bad nights and those effected need to let it go publicly. This theory only works when those who repeatedly ruin other’s races need to settle down and re-focus on pace racing to finish without contact or causing yellows.
Drivers who received warnings/penalties via private email need to follow them and the issue/s will usually be dismissed favorably. Penalties are based on the severity of the issue/incidents, intent, accountability, and the ability to make things right. We will never stop preaching that this is not real. We do all we can to make it look and feel real, but it is not. We can control what we say and type a lot more than what we do on the virtual race track. That is what the admins here focus on enforcing. Showing respect. Try hard, but know much of the outcome is not decided by you. Ultimately it is decided by the racers and iRacing. It’s racing, anything can happen.
B25 Complaints:
If a driver encounters repeated instances of poor driving or inappropriate actions by another driver, they are encouraged to contact the admin via private email. Save replays. Admins will review the incident/s objectively and warnings, penalties, and/or suspensions may be handed down. All on track incidents will be handled and/or discussed after the race. Anonymity it preserved when requested if you contact the Promoter. There are many drivers on the track so please exit quietly. Complaints will not be filed during a race or in the forum. Above all, do not flame in the game or on Teamspeak3. Again, disrespecting another driver or an admin will not be tolerated. If it is an immediate problem that must be addressed during a race, talk to the admin moderating the event and he will do all he can to correct the problem as soon as possible. The admin will forward to admins not involved in the incident/incidents. Admins not involved in a review will not be included in the voting of fault or penalty. The ruling of a penalty is final and is kept on a permanent record at FSB.
B26 Passwords and email confidentiality:
All fsbracing.com participants should maintain strict confidentiality of passwords, emails of other participants, etc., which may be distributed to certain members. Emailing the league roster should only be done by an admin. Use the PM in the forum to contact other drivers. If you want something emailed to the league, send it to the Promoter, he may redistribute it.
B27 Awards:
The trophies and plaques are awarded end of each season. They can be personalized trophies shipped to you or iRacing winners' purse can be given in iCredits to your iRacing accounts. All our trophies, plaques, credits and awards are provided by the sponsors and fsbracing.com.
Thank you:
We appreciate your interest the most fun, fair, and competitive racing league on the web. All drivers must complete the sign-in process to gain access to our Discord and our iRacing Servers. Submit your name, email, Discord name if different than iRacing Name.
By submitting your name you agree to follow all rules and guidelines listed on this page.
The rules were created by Jim Ray, Sam Young & the Admins and Drivers of FSB Racing. Current Promoter email: fsbracing.com@gmail.com Any republication without permission is prohibited.
Welcome to our FSB iSeries Rules and Information Page
League Purpose:
FSB Racing Incorporated is a Not For Profit business registered as a club, to provide a fun, fair, and competitive online racing environment for a select group of racing enthusiasts who enjoy good clean online racing. We strongly believe the good sportsmanship and sense of humor shown by our members are the factors that set us apart from other leagues. We are as competitive as any racing related organization out there. However, it is just a game in the end and we realize that. We try our best and race hard when the time is right.
We are continually searching for drivers who fit that mold rather than racers who think this is real and display a “winning at all costs” mentality. With multiple weekly sessions, 21 years of service, and Thousands of points races run, we realize there is always tomorrow. Come on back and try your luck the next race! Those of us who "get it" know that we are just lucky to hit Drive.
To complete the registration process at FSB, please read the rules and SIGN OFF at the bottom of the page, type your iRacing Name, email address, and Car #. A league manager will then set up your Discord Invitation and register you with iRacing at our league.
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FSB Racing Established: 3/1/2003
FSB iSeries Established: 3/21/16
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B15: Serving Black Flags:
B16: Starts/Restarts:
B17: Practice
B18: Qualifying
B19: Race
B20: Scoring/Results
B21: Race Results
B22: Black Flags
B23: Post Race Tech Inspection/Replays
B24: Penalties/Warnings/Dismissals
B25: Complaints
B26: Passwords and email confidentiality
B27: Awards
B1: Driver Name & Number
B2: Blocking
B3: Passing
B4: Drivers Meetings
B5: Connection Issues
B6: Delaying a Start
B7: Off the Pace Drivers
B8: Rain-Outs
B9: Leaving the Track/Server
B10: Logging in
B11: Numbers
B13: Driving Down Pit Stalls
B14: Cutting the Course
A6: Conduct Detrimental to the League:
