Driver Standards
& Team Handbook

Aetherwing eMotorsports is a competitive simulation racing organization. We operate under the Aetherwing identity, competing across iRacing and Roblox RoRacing with a focus on team performance, clean execution, and professional presentation.

Disputes regarding strategy, setups, roster decisions, or team direction should be handled privately. Public undermining of team leadership is considered a conduct violation.

Drivers rarely sign directly to the primary roster. Talent is scouted and filtered through the Driver Development Program.

If a driver disagrees with a penalty or team decision, they may file a formal appeal to team management via direct message within 24 hours. Arguing in general chat channels is prohibited.

All Aetherwing entries must use approved team assets, number styles, sponsor placement, and design direction. Unauthorized modification of the feather identity or partner branding is prohibited.

Drivers wishing to run a special event paint scheme must submit it for approval at least 48 hours before the event to ensure sponsor obligations and visual standards are met.

To protect team partnerships, drivers should not display conflicting or competitor branding during official team events unless specifically approved by management.

Drivers are encouraged to run official team suit and helmet files whenever applicable to maximize team presentation during broadcasts, screenshots, and victory lane celebrations.

Race results and car photos shared publicly should use clean, high-quality screenshots. Phone photos of monitors should not be used for official team media.

Drivers accepting a seat for a championship series are committing to the full schedule. Cherry-picking races is not permitted for points-paying entries.

If a driver cannot attend a scheduled league race, they must notify management via Discord at least three hours in advance.

Drivers should be in team voice chat at least 15 minutes before qualifying for pre-race briefing. Race communication regarding pit cycles, incidents, and strategy is expected.

Cars must be on the grid on time. Missing the grid or starting from pit lane due to poor time management will be reviewed as a performance issue.

Following the conclusion of a race, drivers are expected to remain available for a brief debrief to review strategy, incidents, and team performance.

Speed is secondary to intelligence. Drivers must demonstrate awareness during wreck avoidance, restarts, pit entry, and pack racing. Failing to lift through an active crash scene may result in discipline.

Whether driving an Aetherwing entry, a rental seat, or a public lobby car, your conduct follows you. Reckless driving in any event is a liability to the team.

Incidents involving contact may be reviewed via replay, timing, and telemetry where available. If the data shows negligence, the driver will be held accountable regardless of intent.

If a driver spins or leaves the racing surface, they must hold their brakes and wait for a clear gap before rejoining. Unsafe rejoins are considered major safety infractions.

Lapped cars must respect leaders. Do not fight the lead pack excessively if multiple laps down. Facilitate clean racing and protect the team’s reputation.

Arguments with other teams or drivers on public platforms are prohibited. If you type it, you own it. Brand damage via social media may result in discipline.

Leaking internal strategies, setup files, telemetry, private screenshots, or team messages is prohibited and may result in removal from the organization.

Drivers must not make disparaging remarks about team partners or present conflicting branding during official events.

If interviewed by a league broadcaster, mention the team name and key partners when appropriate. Avoid blaming other drivers on-air; save frustration for internal debrief.

In the event of a major controversy, drivers should not post public statements without consulting team management.

Major infractions may bypass the strike system. These include intentional wrecking, hate speech, cheating, exploiting, or rage quitting an official event.

New drivers or drivers returning from suspension may be placed on probation. Any infraction during probation may result in immediate removal.

Minor strikes may expire after an extended period of clean driving. Major infractions remain on the internal record.

If a driver feels they cannot compete safely due to anger, fatigue, equipment failure, or connection issues, they may voluntarily park the car. This mature decision will not result in discipline.

Drivers are responsible for maintaining a stable internet connection. Consistent lag, high ping, or connection issues that endanger other cars may result in being parked until resolved.

A force feedback wheel is recommended but not mandatory. Controller users are permitted provided they can demonstrate smooth inputs, lane stability, and safe racecraft.

A functioning microphone with push-to-talk is strongly recommended for official sessions.

Drivers are expected to update their simulator, Roblox, iRacing, Windows, and GPU drivers before race night.

Drivers are encouraged to calibrate their field of view correctly to avoid blind spots and misjudged distances.

Aetherwing operates with a team-first mindset. Fast setups, useful discoveries, or strategy information should be shared with teammates when applicable.

The Driver Development Program serves as the entry point for new talent looking to join the Aetherwing primary roster.

Drivers who demonstrate consistency, pace, availability, and maturity may be offered reserve or primary roster opportunities.

Primary drivers who consistently miss events or violate conduct policies may be reassigned to development status to rebuild consistency.

Development drivers are encouraged to ask questions, review replays, and learn directly from primary roster drivers.

Development drivers must meet the same conduct expectations as primary drivers. Toxicity, intentional wrecking, or poor communication can result in removal.

Bump drafting is permitted on straightaways where appropriate. Bump drafting in corners is prohibited unless league rules explicitly allow it. The trailing car assumes responsibility for resulting incidents.

Open-wheel cars require extra spacing. Drivers must avoid moving under braking and should respect the one-move defensive rule.

In multi-class traffic, faster cars are responsible for passing safely while slower cars must remain predictable. Track limits should be respected.

Slide jobs must be executed cleanly. Using up another driver or sliding into their door is considered avoidable contact.

Drivers must follow the event’s fair share and drive-time requirements. Failure to meet minimum drive time can disqualify the entire team.

Tire strategy should prioritize consistency and safety. Fatigue-related mistakes are avoidable and must be managed.

If the active driver disconnects, the next available driver should be ready to enter the car as quickly as possible.

For endurance events, drivers must be awake and ready before their scheduled stint. Oversleeping a stint is a serious issue.

Drivers must follow anti-exploit rules. Glitching, lag-switching, or abusing game systems can result in immediate removal.

Wall-riding is prohibited by default. It may only be used for recovery if league rules allow it. Wall-riding to pass or defend position is prohibited.

Drivers must follow league-specific pit rules. Exploiting pit timing, stalls, or service glitches is prohibited.

Drivers must ensure the track is clear before spawning or resetting a vehicle. Dropping into live traffic is a major safety issue.

Drivers should use their primary verified accounts for league races. Alt accounts used to evade penalties are prohibited.

Aetherwing drivers must treat league admins, officials, and competitors with professional courtesy. Chat toxicity, raids, and spam are prohibited.

Drivers who fall laps down must avoid impeding leaders. Battling to remain on the lead lap is permitted, but intentional blocking, brake-checking, or malicious slowing is prohibited.