FAQ-01
What EFVD Is
EFVD is a competitive virtual drift series on Assetto Corsa with organized events, judged runs, tandem battles and community entry through Discord.
EFVD is community-focused and looks for respectful, prepared drivers who want to develop and compete together. Advancement, results and prizes are based on performance under the published competition criteria, not random draw or chance-based prize allocation.
Assetto Corsa
EFVD competition is run through Assetto Corsa and event-specific content.
Qualifying and battles
Drivers qualify, advance and compete in tandem battle formats.
Discord first
Join Discord, open #driver-application and press Apply to Compete. EFVD will show your saved next step; private help goes through Contact Staff.
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How Joining Works
Join Discord, open #driver-application and press Apply to Compete. Once accepted, open My EFVD for event entry and any License offer.
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Join Discord
Enter the EFVD community and follow announcements.
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Read guides
Understand rules, conduct, technical expectations and event format.
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Apply to Compete
Submit your first EFVD driver application or resume your saved step.
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Register in My EFVD
After approval, submit a round registration when one opens.
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Compete
If selected, complete requirements and attend the event.
FAQ-03
Event Participation
Check Discord for event announcements and My EFVD for your entry status. Use Contact Staff if you need help.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Can anyone apply? | Yes. Applying does not guarantee selection for a specific event. |
| What operating system do I need? | Supported setups are Microsoft Windows 10 or 11, or a qualified Ubuntu x64 Linux setup with Steam, Proton, Assetto Corsa and Content Manager. |
| Do I need to connect Steam to Discord? | No. Provide your Steam profile or SteamID64 in your application or My EFVD, then race using that Steam account. |
| Can underage drivers apply? | Yes, but EFVD may request parent or guardian consent before participation. |
| Where do I register? | Approved drivers register for each round in My EFVD when registration opens. Join the official Discord first; use Contact Staff there if you need help. |
| What happens after selection? | Complete tech, install content, attend briefing and follow event instructions. |
| Can I practice when I join the competition server? | Yes, during the staff-authorized practice window. There is no fixed or guaranteed duration, and event staff may close practice at any time. |
| Can I keep practicing or return to the track after practice closes? | No. Stop practicing immediately and follow staff instructions to clear the track. Do not return to the track to practice unless staff reopens practice. Joining or rejoining the server does not reopen practice. Practicing outside staff-authorized practice time can lead to disqualification (DQ). |
| What timezone are events in? | Driver briefing is at 9:30 AM and qualifying at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (America/Toronto), including daylight saving time. Top 32 briefing starts 90 minutes after qualifying ends; battles start 30 minutes after that briefing (120 minutes after qualifying ends). Battle start time may vary; Event Ops confirms the exact times in Discord after the full qualifying session ends. Discord timestamps show your local time. |
| What if I miss briefing? | Show up for briefing. Staff may refuse late drivers, but if you are late or unsure, load in when your group is active and wait for staff direction. |
| Can I leave after elimination? | Yes, eliminated drivers may leave unless staff asks them to remain. First, second and third place must stay for the podium ceremony unless staff approves otherwise. |
| Can I use private voice chat? | Yes. Drivers may use private comms with a spotter or teammates as long as they stay ready for staging and live calls. |
| Can I stream my POV? | Yes, if it does not disrupt event flow, leak restricted content or conflict with staff instructions. |
| Do I need a license? | No. Once accepted, you can request individual events as a Wild Card. A limited License may be offered at acceptance or later; you choose whether to commit to all three events. |
FAQ-04
Cars and Technical Rules
Cars must pass EFVD technical requirements before they can be used in competition.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Do cars need approval? | Yes. Cars must follow EFVD technical requirements. |
| Who adds EFVD branding? | EFVD fits its signal lights, roof light bar, windshield banner and door plates, plus any sponsor assets, on every car during car preparation. Submit your car without them and keep those areas clear (TR-04). |
| Where do I get the event track and cars? | Use EFVD Launcher to download and install the official event track and cars when released. My EFVD shows release timing; follow the launcher's manual download option if automatic installation is unavailable. |
| Can I use any car? | No. Cars must meet eligibility, visual, file, physics and optimization rules. |
| Are controllers or keyboard allowed? | No. EFVD competition requires a wheel setup, and staff may request proof at any time. |
| What happens if event files are leaked? | Leaking, uploading, repacking or redistributing private cars, tracks or event assets can lead to a ban. |
FAQ-05
Qualifying and Battles
Qualifying and battles are the core EFVD competition format.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| How does qualifying work? | Drivers complete judged solo runs for ranking. |
| How is qualifying order set? | Staff arranges groups and run order for event flow and show quality. Drivers must follow the posted order unless staff says otherwise. |
| How is the bracket built? | Standard events target Top 32 when possible. The official bracket is built from qualifying rank and shared through Discord or the event document. |
| How do battles work? | Drivers lead once and chase once in tandem matchups. |
| What do judges evaluate? | Line, angle, proximity, control, corrections, contact and overall advantage. |
| How is a battle won? | Judges vote after both runs. Majority vote wins, or OMT may be called. |
FAQ-06
Restarts, DNF and DQ
Restarts, DNF and DQ decisions are controlled by judges and staff during live event flow.
| Question | Short answer |
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| Can runs restart? | Only under staff/judge-controlled procedure. |
| What is a DNF? | A run that is not completed, not chasable or loses enough judged value. |
| What can cause DQ? | Unsafe conduct, clear procedure violations or serious rule issues. |
| What should drivers do if unsure? | Complete the run and follow staff instructions. After the event, request a private Judging Clarification. It does not reopen or change the result. |
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Licenses and Progression
A license is an earned, staff-reviewed status; it is not granted simply for joining.
Awaiting application review
A driver whose first EFVD application has been submitted and is awaiting a staff decision.
Approved non-licensed driver
A non-licensed driver whose EFVD application is approved and who may submit a separate registration for an individual round.
Reviewed driver
A driver with EFVD-reviewed competition status.
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Money, Payouts and Sponsors
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| How much does it cost? | The License pass is $40 CAD for three events. Wild Card registration is $15 CAD per event. |
| Where does my entry go? | EFVD entry fees are reinvested into staff, prizes, server infrastructure, competition tools, track development and other operating costs. The current structure is designed to help cover these costs as participation grows. |
| What does the Licensed Driver pass include? | Registration for all three events in the championship, including transaction fees. Licensed Drivers receive registration priority and championship eligibility. One free official car inspection is included per event, with the same correction and resubmission-fee process as Wild Cards. |
| Can I buy an EFVD license? | No. EFVD first offers limited positions after staff review. You review all three dates and conditions, accept the commitment and pay $40 CAD to confirm your License. Declining carries no penalty; you can request Wild Card events for $15 CAD each. |
| Can Wild Cards win money? | Yes. Event podium prizes are $120 CAD for first, $100 CAD for second and $80 CAD for third. Wild Cards are not eligible for Licensed Driver championship prizes. |
| Does payment guarantee a Top 32 position? | No. Qualification and advancement depend on competition performance and rules. Payment does not influence selection, technical decisions or judging. |
| What happens if my car fails inspection? | The inspector either requests changes or rejects the car. For changes, follow the inspector's instructions; the inspector decides whether a $5 CAD resubmission fee is required or waived. A rejected car cannot be used; enter a different car. Paid resubmission fees are non-refundable by default; exceptions require Event Ops approval. Wild Cards pay registration after selection and initial car acceptance. |
| How do I withdraw? | Open My EFVD and use the withdrawal option for your entry or License pass. If it is unavailable, contact staff privately in Discord before the published deadline. A request is not a completed refund. |
| Can I receive a refund? | Registration is fully refundable until the event cars and track are released together (Round 1 for a License pass). After that you can still withdraw in My EFVD without a refund; it frees your place for another driver and is not treated as a no-show. No-shows are not refundable, and a missed round does not create a partial pass refund. If EFVD cancels or reschedules an event, you can choose a transfer or a proportional refund. See the Refund and Withdrawal Guide for all terms. |
| What are registration fees used for? | Event and championship prizes, judges and inspectors, event preparation and administration, custom tracks, servers, My EFVD, competition software, production tools, payment costs and reserves. |
See the Financial Guide for confirmed prizes and supported services, and the Refund & Withdrawal Guide for withdrawal terms.
Registration and prizes
Entry prices, included inspections, confirmed prizes and the services registration supports.
PolicyRefunds and withdrawals
What happens when a driver withdraws, misses an event, fails tech, requests a transfer or an event is cancelled.
PartnersSponsor inquiries
Partner and sponsorship conversations should go through the official EFVD partner process.
FAQ-09
Conduct and Community
Drivers and community members are expected to communicate respectfully and use official channels for issues.
| Expected | Not acceptable |
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| Respectful communication | Harassment, threats or insults. |
| Private issue handling | Public callouts or drama campaigns. |
| Following staff direction | Arguing live event decisions. |
| Responsible streaming and content | Leaking private event content or disrupting event flow. |
FAQ-10
Policy Changes
EFVD announces material changes through its official Discord before the affected registration opens.