Competition
Competitor Release
Section titled “Competitor Release”Each member, by participating in any North Star-sanctioned event, grants North Star Racing and its authorized agents an exclusive license to use and sublicense his or her name, likeness and performance, including photographs, images, and sounds of such competitor and/or any vehicle the competitor drives in the event, in any way, medium or material (including but not limited to broadcasts, film production, audiotape productions, or transmissions over the Internet) for promoting, advertising, and broadcasting. Each member hereby relinquishes to North Star Racing exclusively and in perpetuity all rights thereto for such purposes.
Sanctioning
Section titled “Sanctioning”North Star Racing officially sanctions the following online simulated racing series:
| Series | Series name |
|---|---|
| Cup Series | North Star Cup Series |
| Truck Series | North Star Truck Series |
Cup Series
Section titled “Cup Series”The North Star Cup Series serves as the premier division within North Star Racing. Its objective is to deliver a true-to-life simulation of the NASCAR Cup Series within the iRacing environment. The North Star Cup Series operates under formats, rules, and procedures closely aligned with those of the real-world NASCAR Cup Series in order to provide an authentic and consistent competitive experience for all participants.
Series Information
Section titled “Series Information”| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Car(s) | NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen |
| Race Length | NASCAR O’Reily’s Auto Parts Series Length (Select Crown Jewel Cup full-length races) |
| Setups | Open |
| Stage Racing | 2 - based on O’Reily stages |
| Choose Cone | Enabled |
| Restarts | Restart procedures and lanekeeping rules enabled |
| Tires | Based on the NASCAR O’Reily’s Auto Parts Series Goodyear Tire Report |
| Fuel | 100% |
| Race Director | Live - Ryan Taft |
Championship Formats
Section titled “Championship Formats”NASCAR Championship
Section titled “NASCAR Championship”This will be the standard Driver’s championship with the format that NASCAR determines for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series. This format has yet to be announced. When the format is announced, it will be fully outlined below.
Full Season Championship
Section titled “Full Season Championship”This championship format will use standard NASCAR scoring (stage points + race points), but in a full 36-race format. The driver with the most points at the end of the 36-race season is the Full Season Champion.
Owner’s Championship
Section titled “Owner’s Championship”The top two drivers from each team will have their points combined from the Full Season Championship format. The team with the most points at the end of the 36-race season is the Owner’s Champion.
Truck Series
Section titled “Truck Series”The North Star Truck Series is designed to replicate the distinctive style of racing found in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series within the iRacing environment. Emphasizing close competition, aggressive yet respectful racecraft, and the unique dynamics of truck racing, the series delivers fast-paced events that reward adaptability and situational awareness. Fixed setups are utilized to reduce complexity and barriers to entry, fostering a more relaxed and accessible competitive environment while maintaining a strong focus on realism and on-track authenticity.
Series Information
Section titled “Series Information”| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Car(s) | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series |
| Race Length | Stage 1 + Stage 3 of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Length (Select Corwn Jewel Truck full-length races) |
| Setups | Fixed - iRacing default |
| Stage Racing | Normal Length - 1, Full Length - 2 |
| Choose Cone | Enabled |
| Restarts | Restart procedures and lanekeeping rules enabled |
| Tires | Based on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Goodyear Tire Report |
| Fuel | 100% |
| Race Director | Live - Tyler Belanger |
Championship Formats
Section titled “Championship Formats”NASCAR Championship
Section titled “NASCAR Championship”This will be the standard Driver’s championship with the format that NASCAR determines for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series. This format has yet to be announced. When the format is announced, it will be fully outlined below.
Full Season Championship
Section titled “Full Season Championship”This championship format will use standard NASCAR scoring (stage points + race points), but in a full 36-race format. The driver with the most points at the end of the 36-race season is the Full Season Champion.
Owner’s Championship
Section titled “Owner’s Championship”The top two drivers from each team will have their points combined from the Full Season Championship format. The team with the most points at the end of the 36-race season is the Owner’s Champion.
Special Events
Section titled “Special Events”Races held outside of regularly scheduled leagues will be known as Special Events. Special Events will use the base Rules & Regulations, and supplemental rule sheets will be provided to participants for specific event details, rules, and regulations. Participants are expected to adhere to all base Rules & Regulations and any supplemental rules, regulations, and information provided when participating in Special Events.
Crown Jewel Events
Section titled “Crown Jewel Events”Crown Jewel Events refer to full-length races run during the normal course of the Cup and Truck Series’ seasons. Additional rules and regulations may apply that affect start times, qualifying procedures, and field setting procedures. Participants are expected to adhere to all base Rules & Regulations and any supplemental rules, regulations, and information provided when participating in Crown Jewel Events.