The official
Swiss Sim Racing Championship
since 2019!

FAQ

• 1.

  Who is the OPEN category for?

  The OPEN category is forall drivers aged 16 and over (cut-off date 15.11.2026) who wish to participatein the Swiss Simracing Series under professional conditions without an ASS SIMlicense. It is the ideal entry into competitive sim racing. Important to know:Drivers who have won the OPEN category in a previous year must compete in adifferent category. The winner receives the title "Winner of the OPENCategory of the Swiss Simracing Series 2026" — however, no official Swisschampionship title is awarded.

• 2.

  How does communication between organizers and participants work? What should I keep in mind?

  We will send all important information to the email address you provided in your driver account. So please make sure your contact details are correct and check your inbox.

• 3.

  Whom can I contact with questions and suggestions?

  Feel free to contact us anytime at ssrs@rfa.ag.

• 4.

  What has changed since last season?

  Westrongly recommend that you read the regulations carefully in advance. Therewill again be a championship format, consisting of 4 races, which will lead toan exciting season. Furthermore, qualification and races will only take placein the Race Centers. Participants are now permitted to wear their own teamshirts or sportswear. Changes for 2026: The minimum height for JUNIORS has beenreduced from 155cm to 120cm (made possible by new seat shells). Additionally,JUNIORS and LADIES will compete in separate races this year — thus providingmore starting places per category. The starting places for Races 3 + 4 (Final)have been reduced from 20 to 16.

• 5.

  What are the participation requirements? Nationality, age, height?

  Youmust be in possession of a Swiss passport or a residence permit. You must betaller than 1.20m and older than 12 years. Participants in the Pro and Ladiescategories must be older than 18 years (on the day of the final). Participantsin the Open category must be older than 16 years.

• 6.

  What prizes do the winners receive?

  The winners of the PRO, Ladies, and Over 50 categories will receive a race weekend in the 2027 F4 CEZ Academy Twingo Cup. Second-place finishers will win a full-day course for two at the Driving Center ASSR Regensdorf, and third place will receive an L'Amante voucher worth CHF 150. All podium finishers will also receive an annual ACS Light membership. For the Juniors, race days at the Lyss kart track await, and the winner of the OPEN category will compete in an ACS RCC Endurance Race at the RacingFuel Academy. In addition, all 140 qualified drivers will receive free tickets to Auto Zürich 2026. You can find all the details in the “Prizes” section above.

• 7.

  Do I need to own my own simulator?

  No, both qualification and the final will be raced at the Race Centers.

• 8.

  Where and how can I train?

  Byregistering at the center, you can easily do your laps with identical settings.Our coaches are sim racing professionals and will be able to give you a tip ortwo. The centers are also prepared for personal coaching sessions. Championshiptracks & cars are not available for download.

• 9.

  Is qualification only for "professionals"?

  No, even in previous years, rookies have qualified for the final and even made it onto the podium in the end.

• 10.

  Do I have to pay a starting fee to participate in the championship?

  Astarting fee of CHF 40.00 applies per qualification attempt (maximum 4attempts), as well as a starting fee of CHF 50.00 on the first race day. Toensure sporting fairness in the final, a sim racing license from Auto SportSchweiz, valued at CHF 25.00, must be purchased after successful qualification.In total, you can therefore expect costs ranging from CHF 115 to CHF 235.

• 11.

  Who officiates the final races?

  ASS (Auto Sport Schweiz) provides one race director and two stewards per race, who independently issue time or point penalties after the race. Protests can be submitted to them after each race, in accordance with FIA standards. You will find all information and the penalty catalog in the regulations.

• 12.

  Am I allowed to wear a team shirt as a member of a sim racing team?

  Atall events, you are allowed to wear your own team shirts.

• 13.

  How can I practice with the car and track?

  Atthe Race Center of your choice, you have unlimited access to the qualificationtrack and car.