Regulations
1) Competition
The BMW M SIM Time Attack is a Hot Stint competition which is organised by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft based on Assetto Corsa Competizione simulation software that will select the top driver in each event to win prizes.
2) Participation
In order to participate users are required to:
- Own Assetto Corsa Competizione (PC platform) on Steam
- Own the GT4 Pack DLC
- Own the Challengers Pack DLC
- Own the Intercontinental GT Pack DLC
- Own the 2023 GT World Challenge Pack DLC
- Register to the leaderboard event at this link: https://bmwsimtimeattack.com/
- Have a driver profile in game with a real Name and Surname
- Join the Special Event inside Assetto Corsa Competizione, named “BMW M SIM Time Attack”
- Save the replay of the Hot Stint session
- Save the telemetry of the Hot Stint session
After the conclusion of each Hot Stint qualifier, the first driver on the leaderboard is required to send the replay and the telemetry files of the corresponding qualifying session to: esport@akinformatica.it.
Failing to comply will result in the disqualification of the Driver(s) from the event leaderboard. The Organiser reserves the right to select the runner-up driver(s) from the leaderboard as a replacement.
In case the Organiser finds out one or more irregularities in the replay file and/or telemetry file sent by a Driver, the Organiser may disqualify or ban the guilty Driver from the event or the entire competition.
3) Territory
The BMW M SIM Time Attack will be held online and Drivers from all around the world can register for the competition.
4) Special Event Details
Goal: set the highest amount of laps within the 20-minute stint limit
- Cars: BMW M2 CS Racing - BMW M4 GT4 - BMW M4 GT3
- Tracks: Laguna Seca - Misano - Valencia
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Driving Assists: TC/ABS (No stability control, No ideal line, No automatic gearbox)
- Setup: Open
*Time and in-game weather conditions will be posted in the special event on ACC
5) Hot Stints Dates & Times
All hot stint servers will open and close at 10:00 AM Central European time on the specified dates.
- Laguna Seca - BMW M2 CS Racing: July 3 to July 17
- Misano - BMW M4 GT4: September 4 to September 18
- Suzuka - BMW M4 GT3: October 2 to October 16
*dates and times may vary
6) Victory / Prize
The Winner of each round of the BMW M SIM Time Attack is the driver who completes the most laps in the shortest possible time during each hot stint. The winner will be rewarded with a prize money of 2,500€.
7) Driver Eligibility
A “Driver” is any person who is registered through the official website at LINK during the BMW M SIM Time Attack. Drivers must be registered before the end of the competition (16 October) in order to record their fastest hot stint session and be eligible to score a valid time. Drivers must meet the following requirements in their entirety to be eligible to compete. Drivers who do not meet these requirements will be ineligible and will be removed from the BMW M SIM Time Attack.
The Organiser reserves the right to investigate Driver information when eligibility is in question. Drivers should be prepared to provide a copy of personal identification or other applicable documents to verify that these requirements are met.
7.1 Age
Minors under the age of 16 and those not yet of the age of legal competence are not eligible to register for or participate in the BMW M SIM Time Attack. - Deadline: July 2, 2023.
7.2 Hardware & Software Requirements
A Driver is only eligible to participate in the BMW M SIM Time Attack if they have:
- A gaming PC installed with Steam
- Internet connection
- Assetto Corsa Competizione and all the DLC mentioned in Art.2
7.3 Driver Names
Driver Names may not contain any of the following: Obscene or suggestive language, Corporation, company, sponsor, product, or services names KUNOS Simulazioni, 505 Games, BMW M SIM Time Attack or any shorthand of the before mentioned BMW derivatives that may cause confusion during gameplay.
The Organiser reserves the right to restrict or change Driver names for any reason.
7.4 Driver Names
Driver Names may not contain any of the following: Obscene or suggestive language, Corporation, company, sponsor, product, or services names KUNOS Simulazioni, 505 Games, BMW M SIM Time Attack or any shorthand of the aforementioned BMW derivatives that may cause confusion during gameplay.
The Organiser reserves the right to restrict or change Driver names for any reason.
8) Exclusion of a participant
A participant who has registered with incorrect data, manipulates data, uses improper means or has breached the terms of participation in another way, can be excluded from the BMW M SIM Time Attack by the organiser. The same applies to participants who use banned means or achieve an advantage through manipulation in other ways.
9) Participation
Employees of BMW Group or service providers, agencies and other companies and any other persons involved in the conception and implementation of the BMW M SIM Time Attack, as well as their family members, are not permitted to participate.
