
Billy Oirish Racing - "Hell O Ween" 4HR Race
Billy Oirish Racing is proud to present the inaugural "Hell O Ween" 4HR Endurance Race, taking place on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. This one-make endurance race will utilize the Mazda MX5 Global Car on the iRacing platform.
League Organisers
- Kevin Mc Glone
- Ronan McGuigan
- Rob Hensford
Classes
The Billy Oirish Racing Series consists of two classes:
- Pro Class
- Am Class
Class placement will be determined by iRating. Full details will be provided on Discord.
Note: Drivers performing noticeably above their AM class competitors during the first 3 rounds will be moved to the Pro class automatically and receive a 20 championship point deduction.
Entry Requirements
- All competitors must have paid entry prior to the beginning of the Championship
- Minimum age: 14 years old on the date of the first qualifying session
- Maximum capacity: 60 cars
- Entry closes: October 31st, 2025
Entry Priority
Registration priority will be given in the following order:
- Drivers who competed in a previous year's championship and scored points
- Drivers who competed in previous leagues
- New entrants
Event Schedule
| Session | Length | Start Time (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | 30 minutes | 6:00 PM |
| Qualifying | 30 minutes | Approx 6:30 PM |
| Feature Race | 160 minutes (4 hours) | Approx 11:00 PM |
Race Format
- Start Procedure: Rolling standing start
- Setup: Open setup
- Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
- Car: Mazda MX5 Global Car
Force Majeure
Should the event be suspended due to force majeure (e.g., technical issues):
- Before qualifying starts: Organisers will attempt to reschedule the race
- Before race completion: Points will be awarded based on qualifying positions using the feature race points system
- Race run to completion: Results will stand unless cancellation was announced during the race via iRacing voice comms
Conduct and Demeanor
- Drivers are responsible for their own conduct and that of team members or family
- All participants must act professionally and courteously
- Drivers must obey organisers' directions at all times
Driving Etiquette
- Entrants are expected to be courteous, giving back positions gained unfairly
- iRacing penalties apply at 17 incident points, with additional penalties every 5 points thereafter
- Five fast repairs available per sprint race
- Give sufficient racing room (at least a car's width)
- Do not rejoin the track in a way that causes incidents
- Return positions gained via excessive contact
- Take a drive-through penalty for collisions on Lap 1 that cause spins or off-track incidents
- Use iRacing voice channel only for race-relevant communication
- Defend positions without deliberate hindrance or crowding
Required Awareness Tools
Drivers must use at least two of the following tools:
- Relative screen (F3)
- Race Lab Apps Radar
- Crew Chief Spotter
Drivers must also have the correct Series Discord channel active during races, using push-to-talk only.
Track Limits
- Track limits are as per iRacing automated limits (incident points and slowdowns)
- For close racing, track limits are defined by the solid white lines on each side of the track
- Curbs, run-off areas, grass, and gravel are NOT considered part of the track
Paints and Decals
- Drivers must display current championship decals during official sessions
- Profanity, nudity, or political content is NOT permitted on cars
Registration
The organisers reserve the right to reject the registration of any participant without specifying the reason.
