{"id":3225,"date":"2026-09-24T22:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T22:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dirtcar.com\/esports\/?post_type=race&#038;p=3225"},"modified":"2026-09-24T21:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T21:48:12","slug":"dirtcar-esports-world-short-track-championship","status":"publish","type":"race","link":"https:\/\/dirtcar.com\/esports\/race\/dirtcar-esports-world-short-track-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"DIRTcar eSports | World Short Track Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>DIRTcar eSports | World Short Track Championship<\/b><\/h1>\n<h3><b>Official Event Regulations &amp; Procedures<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Event Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> December 8-9, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Start Time (EST):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 PM (Mini Stocks \/ Street Stocks), 9:30 PM (PLM \/ UMP)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Track:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Dirt Track at Charlotte<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Divisions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dirt Mini Stocks, Dirt Pro Late Models, Dirt Street Stocks &amp; Dirt UMP Modifieds (Fixed Setup)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Entry Cap:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 60 per division<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>REGISTRATION<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $20 for 1 Division, $35 for 2 Divisions, $45 for 3 Divisions, $50 for All 4 Divisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Registration Deadline:<\/b> <b>December 6 at 11:59 PM EST<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All competitors must complete registration by the deadline to be roster-eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Registration Link:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/dirtcar.com\/esports\/register\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/dirtcar.com\/esports\/register\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>EVENT FORMAT<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Dirt Street Stock Format | December 8<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>League:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #11709<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Field Size:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 60 drivers max<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track State:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8% at session start; carries over throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Schedule (EST)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8:00 PM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Session Opens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8:10 PM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drivers\u2019 Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8:15 PM:<\/b> <b>Qualifying:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 laps \/ 3 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8:18 PM:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Heat Races:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 \u00d7 8 laps or minutes (Top 4 advance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Last Chance Showdowns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 \u00d7 8 laps or minutes (Top 2 advance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Warmup:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 minutes (if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Feature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25 laps or 30 minutes (22 Car Starting Field, $100 to Win)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>UMP Modified Format | December 8<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>League:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #11710<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Field Size:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 60 drivers max<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track State:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8% at session start; carries over throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Schedule (EST)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>9:30 PM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Session Opens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>9:40 PM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drivers\u2019 Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>9:45 PM:<\/b> <b>Qualifying:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 laps \/ 3 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>9:48 PM:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Heat Races:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 \u00d7 8 laps or minutes (Top 4 advance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Last Chance Showdowns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 \u00d7 8 laps or minutes (Top 2 advance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Warmup:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 minutes (if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Feature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30 laps or 35 minutes (22 Car Starting Field, $100 to Win)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Dirt Mini Stock Format | December 9<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>League:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #11711<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Field Size:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 60 drivers max<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track State:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8% at session start; carries over throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Schedule (EST)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8:00 PM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Session Opens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8:10 PM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drivers\u2019 Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8:15 PM:<\/b> <b>Qualifying:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 laps \/ 3 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8:18 PM:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Heat Races:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 \u00d7 8 laps or minutes (Top 4 advance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Last Chance Showdowns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 \u00d7 8 laps or minutes (Top 2 advance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Warmup:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 minutes (if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Feature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25 laps or 30 minutes (22 Car Starting Field, $100 to Win)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Dirt Pro Late Model Format | December 9<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>League:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #10762<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Field Size:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 60 drivers max<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track State:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8% at session start; carries over throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Schedule (EST)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>9:30 PM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Session Opens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>9:40 PM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drivers\u2019 Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>9:45 PM:<\/b> <b>Qualifying:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 laps \/ 3 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>9:48 PM:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Heat Races:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 \u00d7 8 laps or minutes (Top 4 advance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Last Chance Showdowns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 \u00d7 8 laps or minutes (Top 2 advance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Warmup:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 minutes (if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Feature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30 laps or 35 minutes (22 Car Starting Field, $100 to Win)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All listed times are approximate and subject to change.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> SESSION &amp; TECHNICAL RULES<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast Repairs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green-White-Checkered:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to 3 attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mirrors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enabled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wave Arounds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> None<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>League Session Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All drivers must accept league invites before race night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Final invite-acceptance deadline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 PM EST each night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers who fail to accept by the deadline may be replaced by alternates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The preceding session will not begin qualifying until the previous event has concluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>4. START &amp; RESTART PROCEDURES<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The leader controls the start and may accelerate at any point within the designated start zone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The leader has the choice of inside or outside on double-file restarts. For the original start, the driver scheduled to start 1st will start inside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restarts are <\/span><b>double-file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unless changed to single-file due to:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consecutive cautions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer than 10 laps remaining<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admin discretion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart order is determined by iRacing timing and scoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jump Start Penalty:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2-spot deduction per position gained.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>5. COMPETITION &amp; CONDUCT RULES<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>5.1 Incident &amp; Caution Review<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race Control reviews all caution incidents before returning to green.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers ruled at fault will receive an <\/span><b>EOL (End of Line)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> penalty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accumulating <\/span><b>two (2) EOLs in a single night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> results in being <\/span><b>parked<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the remainder of that event night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race Control will also conduct a post-event review to identify any incidents that may have been missed during the session. Any resulting adjustments or penalties may be issued within 24 hours of the event\u2019s conclusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5.2 Contact &amp; Driving Standards<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intentional contact or retaliation results in <\/span><b>immediate disqualification (DQ)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intentional cautions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may result in immediate DQ and potential race bans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wall riding, unrealistic exploits, and overly aggressive driving may result in penalties or DQ per event admins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6. PIT ROAD RULES<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers may not re-enter the racing surface under green after pitting <\/span><b>unless<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safely tagging the field after it passes the pit exit on the initial restart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>7. MEDIA &amp; BROADCAST POLICY<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Top 3 finishers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must report to the Broadcast Waiting Room in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/aKbjGDke5e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRTcar eSports Discord<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> following their session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers must maintain respectful conduct toward competitors, officials, and broadcast staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misconduct may result in chat restrictions, probation, suspension, or removal from the series.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8. DISCIPLINARY ACTION &amp; PAYOUTS<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disqualified drivers forfeit all payouts from that event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remaining competitors are moved up accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>9. DISCORD &amp; PAINT SCHEMES<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure proper identification during broadcasts, drivers must incorporate their assigned event number clearly and visibly into their paint scheme. Disciplinary actions may be enforced if you fail to do so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participation in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/aKbjGDke5e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRTcar eSports Discord channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is mandatory for all drivers, as it serves as the primary platform for communication and official event updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>10. AWARDS &amp; PAYOUTS<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mini Stock &amp; Street Stock Event Payout | $465 Total Purse: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. $100; 2. $60; 3. $40; 4. $30; 5. $24; 6. $22; 7. $20; 8. $18; 9. $16; 10. $15; 11-22. $10<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pro Late Model &amp; UMP Event Payout | $500 Total Purse: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. $100; 2. $60; 3. $40; 4. $35; 5. $30; 6. $28; 7. $25; 8. $22; 9. $20; 10. $20; 11-22. $10<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Awards:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zA-ZjjyiGJ0I02eIuvIK8ZJqU-b0Geexj6feYzkmwCk\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zA-ZjjyiGJ0I02eIuvIK8ZJqU-b0Geexj6feYzkmwCk\/edit?usp=sharing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Final Note<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRTcar eSports officials reserve the authority to enforce rules, issue or modify penalties, and approve or deny participation to maintain competitive integrity. 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