Forza Motorsport Enthusiasts Club International

 

Forza Motorsport Enthusiasts Club International (FMEC) is an organization started to sanction rules for Championships ran threw Forza Motorsport on X-Box Live. FMEC is a member owned and ran club.  The active members are a key factor to its success as a Club.

 

Official Championship Series rules.

         

An Official Championship is a series or race that is ran by FMEC.  All records and points will be recorded.  At this time there is currently no fee to enter a Championship.

 

1.0 Drivers

 

Any driver that has a headset is welcome to try out for league play. To be allowed into an official league you must qualify.

 

1.1 Teams

 

Two drivers can combine together to form a team.  Both Drivers must drive the same make and model of car.  Drivers can work together to draft each other but are not allowed to block other drivers.

 

* When a team qualifies FMEC will average both of the Drivers best laps and that will place them.

 

1.2 Driver etiquette

 

Driver will drive with courtesy and respect for fellow racers.  Accidents are expected in racing but any sign of deliberate wrecking and the driver will be penalized.

 

* Headset needed for Moderator communication.

 

A. Damage

Damage will be turned on full simulation making the race much more realistic.  If a Driver causes a wreck rendering a car undrivable in an unsportsmanlike like way then that driver must pit with the handicapped car. In a question of fault the final decision will be that of the Moderator.

 

   

B. Offs

If a driver has an off but can maintain their speed no action will be taken. But in the case of an off where a driver must reenter the track at a slower speed; driver must make himself known to other drivers before entering the track.

 

C. Pits

On some tracks exiting the pits can cause a problem due to slower traffic entering the track.  So you must make yourself known when you are exiting the pits.

 

D. Penalties

In the case a driver causes a wreck due to passing or being passed, that evolves enough damage to alter the performance of another drivers car in such a way that the driver must pit, the afor mentioned driver must follow the penalization schedule.

 

    1st offense pit roll threw

    2nd offense pit roll threw and a "warning"

    3rd offense pit roll threw and an "official warning"

    4th offense driver must DNF

 

4 official warnings or 2 DNF's and the Driver will be removed from the     series.

 

 

Any racing will have mistakes but when a person is caught maliciously causing a problem they will be banned from FMCE play.  

 

 

 

2.0 Group Qualifying

 

Qualifying will be done before the first race of the season. Members that wish to race in the series will be given at least one weeks notice as to which track the qualification will take place on. Qualifications will be run with no damage so that drivers can be allowed to get all laps with no handicap.

 

Qualifications will take place in the following manner. All drivers will start 5 lap race with brakes on and no gas. The first driver on the inside of turn one will start first. Then 5-15 seconds later determined by the track size the driver on the outside will start. This will be repeated until all drivers are running. After driver gets 3 hot laps you will slow down so that trailing drivers can catch up so first driver only gets 3 hot laps.

 

This rule will only be followed in the case more drivers want to race in a series then slots available.

 

* A headset will be necessary to communicate with the Moderator

 

2.1 Placing

 

Once you qualify you will be placed in like groups so that every driver is close to the same ability.

 

2.2 Points

 

Drivers will be given points based on where they place in a race.  These points will be based on the type of Championship series. (See series for points brake down)

 

3.0 Cars

 

Cars will be of like class with exception of when racing a series designed for multi class cars.

 

3.1 Car Classes

 

Car classes will be determined before the beginning of the Championship series.  Alternate rules may be posted for any class as the Moderators of this group feel it is necessary to make them. 

 

3.2 Car choice

 

This will be determined by series type.

 

3.3 Tracks

 

All circuit courses are eligible.

 

3.4 Laps

 

Number of laps will be set by series.

 

3.5 ELO

 

ELO must be turned on for all FMEC races with exception to Multi class races.

         

5.0 Moderators

 

Every Series will consist of one or more groups.  Each group must have a group Moderator and Alternates.  The Moderator will set up the race and handle disputes during the race; they will also record the records of the race.  Moderators will also help compile rule changes in the case they are needed.

 

5.1 Alternates

 

An alternate is in place in the case a Moderator can not make the event.  They will have the same duties as the Moderator during there absence.

 

5.2 How to be a Moderator

 

Any club member can be a Moderator. A Moderator must not show bias towards any driver. In the case a Moderator does show bias they will be evaluated by the other Moderators.  If it is shown that they can not perform there duties they will lose there Moderator status.  

 

There will be two classes of Moderators.

 

A. Club Moderators

Club Moderator will always be a Moderator unless they quit or are relieved of duty due to rule breaking Club Moderators will be another key factor to the success of FMEC. Their duties will consist of that of a Series Moderator and will be involved with rules decisions and general club activities.  A Club Moderator must be able to make at least one Scheduled chat a quarter and most stay in contact with the other Moderators as well as have a thorough knowledge of club rules.

 

B. Series Moderators

Series Moderators are members that work as Moderators for one series or race.  They must have a basic knowledge of the rules enough to run a Series.

 

 

5.3 Moderators and Alternates

 

A Moderator must appoint and alternate from the group.  This alternate must not be a member of the Moderators team if he is on one.  If a Moderator has a question about a situation then he must rely on the advice of his alternate. 

 

6.0 Fees and Rewards

 

At this time there are no fees for entry or rewards for wining a series or race.  In the future a system may be setup for this but it will never be for anything other than game merchandise IE. credits, part, and cars.

 

7.0 Rule Changes

 

In the case a series shows any need for change then FMEC has the right to change any rule for that series. Changes to these rules must be made by a 60/40 Majority vote by all Moderators. All amended rules will be put into effect at the beginning of the next Quarter. Rule changes must be voted on posted at least 2 weeks before the beginning of the next Quarter.

 

 

Sanctioned Races and Championships

         

A Sanctioned Race or Championship is a series or race created by an approved Driver using the rules setup for FMEC racing. Sanctioned Races and Championships can be run by any member of FMEC. All rules that apply to Official Series and races apply to Sanctioned series and races. A sanctioned event or series most be posted on the FEMC calendar or it is not considered an FEMC sanctioned event.  To sanction an event the member must send series info, dates and times to FEMC for approval.

 

   

These rules are the Intellectual property Of Daryl Jiles Founder of

Forza Motorsport Enthusiasts Club International. (FMEC)