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Motor Racing

Motor Racing General Rules
  1. Bets Are considered official on the winner and head-to-head match-ups, once the race is officially completed.
  2. If a driver withdraws from the race before it begins, bets on that driver will have no action.
  3. If a driver begins the race but then withdraws at any point after the starting gun, bets on that driver will have action.
  4. If a postponed race takes place within 48 hours of the scheduled start time all bets have action. IF the race remains postponed for longer than 48 hours, all bets will have no action.
  5. Bets on Formula One (F1), and Auto races are decided based on the podium positions on the day prizes are announced for the particular event, and any change in position after this time is not considered for settling purposes.

Also, depending on the bet type, a certain percentage of drivers must start the race, as followed:

  1. Bets to win the race outright: 60% of the starting field must begin the race for action.
  2. Bets on the top 3 (podium finishers: 80% of the starting field must begin the race for action.
Head-to-Head Racing Matchups

Both drivers included in the head-to-head matchup must start for action.

If both drivers are in a head-to-head matchup must start for the action.

If both drivers in a head-to-head matchup fail to finish the race, the driver who completes the most laps will be deemed the winner. If both drivers competed the same number of laps, the respective head-to-head to deemed no action and stakes will be returned.

Important

The formation lap is not considered part of the race for wagering purposes.