Welcome to 2025 Season 3, introducing the iRacing Team Sprint Series (iRTSS) featuring the full line-up of iRacing GT3 Cars alongside the new Ferrari 296 Challenge Car

Signups are required again, even if you have signed up previously.

We race every Wednesday night, session opens @8:30pm Eastern.

How to Participate

To register, click the button above and fill out the form!

Please request membership to the Champion Motorsports league in iRacing, if you are not already a member. Membership on the CMS Discord is also a requirement, as that is where we will send out race briefings and other important news.

There is no cost to race in this series, beyond of course your iRacing membership and any content you do not yet own. If you wish to support CMS, you can click the Donate button on the right sidebar! Running a league of this size has costs, so every little bit is greatly appreciated and helps us provide bigger and better things.

Race Night Schedule

We race every Wednesday night at 8:30pm Eastern. Race sessions are as follows:

  • 8:30pm – Open practice
  • Drivers Meeting will start 5 min prior to Qualifying
  • 9:20pm – Private Qualifying
  • 9:30pm  – Race begins

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Races

  • September 10th – Algarve
  • September 24th – Mugello
  • October 8th – Fuji GT Layout
  • October 22nd – Indy Road Course
  • November 5th – Watkins Glen
  • November 19th – Silverstone
  • December 3rd – Special Event Laguna Seca

Format Details

Champion Motorsports is pleased to announce the Fall iRacing Team Sprint Series, modeled closely after our very popular Endurance Series, but with an emphasis on the same great teamwork in a sprint environment.  Teams of 2 and 3 drivers will compete for Team Points in the iRacing popular GT3 class while each pilot driving their own car.  For drivers that prefer to drive as a privateer a separate class with the Ferrari Challenge 296 will be available.  The events will be at a mix of iconic tracks, and range from 45 to 75 minutes in length with one Special event that will be two hours.  The special event will require a driver change for GT3 teams only.  Ferrari 296 Privateers will run as normal without a driver change.  ​

Teams who also enter into the 2026 Season 6 iRTES will be eligible for a new special recognition as Iron Man Teams

Race Details

Some details may be changed on a per-race basis. Please read the posted race briefing for the race carefully! Briefings are posted on Discord before each race.

  • Tempest weather configuration on a per-event basis (check race briefing)
  • Race session date and time will be included in the briefing (and see the table, above)
  • We will use rolling starts this season.
  • Qualifying will be Private
  • Races this season will range between 45 and 75 minutes in length.
  • The Special Event at the End of the Season will be 2 Hours and require a Driver Swap for GT3 Cars Only
  • 17 Incidents then a DQ will be enforced – 25 incidents in the season finale
  • One fast repair available for each race.
  • Drivers meeting will be held just before qualifying, using iRacing voice chat. All drivers must have voice chat enabled/unmuted during this period.
  • Voice chat during the race must be kept to a minimum (emergency safety callouts only).
  • Tire and Fuel limits may be used at admin discretion and will be published in race briefs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do Teams Work?

When signing up for the series, teams will be made up of a minimum of 2 and a max of 3 drivers.  The team will elect a team manager, for the purposes of communication with the admin team.

Do we all drive?

Yes in every event all 3 drivers may race for the team.  The top 2 only will receive points.

Must everyone on a team drive the same make/model car in GT3?

Yes all drivers must use the same car make and model

I am not on a team what do I do?

We will create an area for teams to organize and drivers to also find teams on the discord.  However, anyone who is not wanting to run on a team may run in the Privateer class which will be in the Ferrari GT Challenge 296 car.  This will be solely for Privateers.

Will there be a Pro and Am Category?

Yes, teams with an average iRating (taken before race 1) of 2250 or higher will be designated as pro … all other teams will be designated as AM.  In the Privateer class it will be based on the individuals iRating.  At any time for any reason the CMS admin team may elect to move a driver or team between Pro and Am Designation

Are there Any Drop Races?

No, all 6 Races will count

How does the Special Event Work?

The special event will pay double points at the end of the season and will be 2 hours in length.  Teams in the GT3 category may have a minimum of 2 and max of 3 drivers with at least one driver change occurring and fair share from iRacing being met.  Privateer drivers in the Ferrari 296 will drive the full 2 hours as a single pilot.

What’s The Deal on Weather?

The weather will generally be set as Realistic unless the admin team decides to script the weather which will be communicated in advance of the event.  This means the race may be dry or have wet weather so practice accordingly.

What about Setups?

Open Setups are allowed

Will the Races be Broadcast?

Not at this time

What is the tie in between iRTSS and the iRTES Series?

Great question, for teams that are driving in the GT3 category who also have an entry in iRTES (note the iRTES entry can be any class), they will be eligible for a special Iron Man award.  We will look at the amount of laps turned across both series and have rewards and medals for our teams that participate in both and perform well.

Tell me about how the Points Work?  

In addition to our normal points, that reward finishing position, any team driver(s) in either the GT3 Team Class or Privateer will receive 45 additional points if they run incident free. This is equal to the amount of points the race winner receives. For teams a maximum of 2 drivers can receive the 45 points. Any driver who runs incident free must also complete 95% of the overall winners distance to be eligible for the bonus. Note the race winner(s). can win both sets of points. Additionally in every race, the team and privateer with the fewest incident points (not split amongst pro and am) will receive 25 additional bonus points towards the championship. This is going to make racecraft and clean driving a premium for scoring well in the championship. In the event of a tie it will be broken by finishing position work back in each category.

Why are the Races Every Two weeks?

We want to put an emphasis on allowing everyone ample opportunity to practice and prepare for our events.  Less being more, and in the off weeks we will have an open practice called Free Practice 1 for everyone to join.  Teams or Privateers that run at least 25 laps during open practice will receive 5 bonus points to their race finishing tally at the following week’s race.

Series Specifics

  • We will be running open setups. Please check out the #setup-sharing channel on Discord, or talk to your fellow drivers in #discussion-weds if you are new to setups or would simply prefer to have a good setup from someone else.
  • We will have tire limits in the races.  For events less than 60 minutes teams and drivers will have a single set of tires.  For events over 60 minutes 2 tire sets will be allotted.  These limits include the starting tires.

Points

Please consult the points table for details. You must complete 50% of your class race winner’s laps to earn points.

Rules and Regulations

We follow all league rules as specified in the General Competition Rules at CMS, as well as the iRacing Sporting Code. All members are expected to understand and follow these rules at all times.

  • Everyone must be aware of the Orange Zone (OZ) for each race, as published in the drivers’ briefing. Serious incidents that occur in the OZ will be reviewed, and the stewards will impose higher penalties for any driver found to be at fault for an incident in the OZ.
  • If the stewards give you a penalty (in between races), it is up to you to serve that penalty within the first three laps of your next race, without stopping in your stall for any reason. You will not receive a black flag in game.
  • To be considered within track limits (per the GCR) you must have at least one tire on the white line. However, iRacing defines additional areas around some corners as being within track limits. As long as you are within iRacing’s track limits, you will be considered to be on the racing surface if an IRR is submitted.

Should you be involved in an incident on track, we encourage you to talk to the other driver first. If you wish to escalate it to be reviewed by the stewards, even if it is an OZ incident, you can fill out an Incident Review Request (IRR). All IRRs must be submitted between 12 and 60 hours after the race. You must join the Race Review Committee (RRC) Discord to submit an IRR.

Series Administrators

Your iRacing Wednesday night administrators are:

  • David Anderson – Team lead
  • Warren McGrary – Co Admin
  • Kevin Ayers – Co Admin
  • Ryan Thompson – Lead Steward

Please don’t hesitate to contact us via DM if you have any questions or concerns.

Note that—by design—we have no say over penalties or other stewards’ decisions. If you have a question about a steward (IRR) ruling, please visit the CMS RRC Discord and click the #irr-follow-up channel, or contact the Chief Steward (Ryan Thompson). Please do not discuss incidents in public channels.

This series has been created for one purpose only: fierce, friendly competition on the track with like-minded racers, providing a place for everyone to race and have a great time doing so. We are all friends, here.

While we have rules in place, we also don’t intend to add complication or pressure to perform on race night. We all started sim-racing from scratch, and regardless of your experience we want everyone to feel welcome here. So please, come in and make some friends and we’ll see you on the track!