Point System 2026

Championship Point System & Regulations

 

1. INDIVIDUAL DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP

 

Title: American Champion (by Class)

1.1 Classes

Points are awarded separately for each class:
X1, X2, X3, X4, X5

Each class has its own independent championship standings.

 

1.2 Point Allocation – Final Race

  • Championship points are awarded only based on the Final Race finishing position.
  • To score points, a driver must start the Final race.
  • A driver does not need to finish the race to score points if: The number of starters in the Final is lower than the number of point-paying positions. In this case, the driver is classified according to their last recorded position.

No points are awarded if a driver:

  • Does not start the Final race (DNS).

 

1.3 Penalties & Time Adjustments

If a driver receives a time penalty (e.g. penalty seconds):

  • The penalty is added to the final race time.
  • The driver’s final classification is recalculated virtually.
  • Points are awarded according to the adjusted finishing position.
  • All other drivers behind move up accordingly.

 

1.4 Double-Header Events

  • Events defined as Double-Header Rounds consist of two race days.
  • The Final Race result of Day 1 automatically determines. The starting grid for Day 2 (acts as qualification).
  • Day 2 proceeds normally from grid to Final.

 

1.5 Combined Class Races

If multiple classes race together:

  • All drivers compete in one shared grid.
  • Overall finishing order is determined by track position or lap time, regardless of class.
  • Championship points are awarded separately per class, based on each driver’s position within their own class.

 

1.6 Championship Scoring Rule

  • Only the best 5 event results count toward the final championship standings.
  • This allows drivers to: Miss some events, Recover from DNS, Still compete for the championship title

 

1.7 Individual Driver Point Table

 

Position

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13+

Points

20

16

13

11

9

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

2. TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

POWER CUP – Technology Teams

2.1 General Principles

  • Teams compete in a separate championship classification.
  • Team points are earned across all official sessions: Qualifying, Heats, Final races.

 

2.2 Team Point Calculation

  • For each class (X1–X5), only the two best drivers score team points.
  • Team points are calculated as Sum of the 2 best Driver results per class, per event + Fastest Lap Bonus in each class

This rewards: Team depth, Consistency, Technical preparation

 

2.3     Fastest Lap Bonus

A team earns 20 bonus points if any of its drivers sets the fastest lap of their class in any official session (Qualifying, Heats, or Final)

 

2.4     Team Championship Philosophy

The more competitive drivers a team enters, and the higher they consistently finish, the stronger the team’s championship position.
Teams earn points throughout the entire season from each official round; therefore, every event is important for the teams.

 

2.5 Team Point Structure (per Class)

Result Type

Record (Best Lap)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13+

Points

20

20

16

13

11

9

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

3. CHAMPIONS & AWARDS

 

3.1 Individual Champions

  • Each class crowns one American Champion.
  • The champion is the driver with the highest total points from their best 5 events.

 

3.2 Team Champions – Technology Cup

  • The top 3 teams overall are awarded:
    • 1st Place
    • 2nd Place
    • 3rd Place
  • Teams are ranked based on total Power Cup points.

 

4. PRIZES & INCENTIVES

 

All prizes, awards, and benefits for individual champions and winning teams shall be defined in a separate Appendix, detailing the prize fund structure and its distribution.



5. DNS / DNF / DSQ – Definitions & Points Allocation


5.1. DNS – Did Not Start

Definition:
A driver is classified as DNS if they are officially entered for the event and/or Final race but do not take the start, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Technical failure before the start
  • Absence from the grid
  • Withdrawal before the start signal

Points Allocation:

  • No championship points are awarded.
  • DNS entries do not count as classified finishers.
  • DNS drivers are not included in the final race classification for points.

Additional Notes:

DNS does not affect future event eligibility. Repeated DNS may be reviewed by the Sporting Authority.

 

5.2. DNF – Did Not Finish


Definition:
A driver is classified as DNF if they start the Final race but are unable to finish due to:

  • Technical failure
  • Accident or incident
  • Mechanical or electrical malfunction
  • Voluntary retirement after the start

Points Allocation:

A DNF driver may receive championship points only if:

  • They started the Final race, and
  • The number of classified finishers is lower than the number of point-paying positions.

In such cases, the driver is classified based on:

  • Their last recorded position
  • Or the number of completed laps, as defined by the Sporting Authority.

Additional Notes:

DNF drivers are ranked behind all classified finishers. A DNF never scores more points than a classified finisher.

 

5.3. DSQ – Disqualified

 

Definition:
A driver is classified as DSQ if they are excluded from the results due to:

  • Sporting regulation violations
  • Technical non-compliance
  • Dangerous driving
  • Unsporting behavior
  • Failure to respect penalties or officials’ instructions

Points Allocation:

  • No championship points are awarded, regardless of finishing position.
  • The driver is removed from the classification.
  • All drivers classified behind move up accordingly for points.

Additional Notes:

DSQ results cannot be counted toward championship standings.

DSQ may carry additional penalties, including:

  • Loss of fastest lap bonus
  • Grid penalties for future events
  • Event or season suspension (in severe cases)