Team Structure
This page outlines how teams function within North Star Racing, including eligibility, registration rules, roster limits, and team points calculations.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Team System is designed to promote collaboration, long-term competition, and season-wide strategy among drivers. Teams compete alongside individual drivers, with a dedicated team prize pool awarded at the end of the season.
Important:
The Team System applies only to the Cup Series.
The Truck Series does not use teams or team points.
Eligible Series
Section titled “Eligible Series”| Series | Teams Enabled |
|---|---|
| Cup Series | ✅ Yes |
| Truck Series | ❌ No |
Team Definition
Section titled “Team Definition”A team consists of multiple drivers competing together under a single team name. Teams accumulate points based on their drivers’ performance across the full season.
Team Size Requirements
Section titled “Team Size Requirements”Each team must adhere to the following roster limits:
- Minimum drivers: 2
- Maximum drivers: 4
Teams that fall below the minimum driver requirement may be subject to removal from team standings.
Team Registration Rules
Section titled “Team Registration Rules”Team Creation & Ownership
Section titled “Team Creation & Ownership”- Each team must have one designated Team Owner
- The Team Owner is responsible for:
- Registering the team
- Managing the team roster
- Paying the team entry fee
Entry Fee
Section titled “Entry Fee”- Team Entry Fee: $15 per team
- The entry fee:
- Applies only to Cup Series teams
- Is paid once per season
- Goes directly into a general Team Prize Pool that is awarded at the end of the season per the Team Prize Pool section.
Team Prize Pool
Section titled “Team Prize Pool”- The Team Prize Pool is funded exclusively by team entry fees
- Payout structure will be defined and published prior to the postseason
- Only registered and eligible teams may receive payouts
Prize Pool Allocation
Section titled “Prize Pool Allocation”| Team Finishing Position | % of Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | 75% of fees |
| 2nd Place | 25% of fees |
Team Points System
Section titled “Team Points System”Team standings are calculated using season-long performance, not race-by-race averages.
Points Calculation Rules
Section titled “Points Calculation Rules”- Team points are calculated using:
- The top 2 drivers from each team
- Based on full-season points standings
- Drivers are ranked internally within their team
- Only the two highest-scoring drivers contribute to team totals
Key Notes
Section titled “Key Notes”- Additional drivers (3rd or 4th) do not contribute points unless they finish inside the top two on their team
- Driver changes during the season may impact team eligibility and standings