Jet X Season Rules

1) Season Dates

2) What Counts as an Official Qualifying Run

A run is official only when all of the following are true:

• The course is open/green-flagged
• The pilot completes the course as instructed
• The timing system records the run successfully
• Safety and conduct rules are followed throughout

If any of these fail, the run may be recorded as void (no official time).

3) Leaderboard Logic

• The leaderboard is ranked by best verified lap time during the Qualifying Season.
• Your position is based on your single fastest valid time.
• If you haven't posted a valid qualifying run yet, you won't appear on the official board.

4) Verification and Timing Integrity

Jet X uses electronic timing and event logging. A time is considered valid when it is:

• recorded by the timing system, and
• matched to the correct pilot/session, and
• confirmed as a clean run (course + safety compliance)

If the system cannot verify the time, it won't count.

5) Invalid Runs (Voided)

A qualifying run may be voided if:

• the pilot deviates from the course
• safety instructions are ignored
• unsafe driving behavior occurs
• there is interference with the run zone
• timing capture fails or data is incomplete
• the run is stopped by crew for safety

Void runs don't count for the leaderboard or the purse.

6) Disqualifications

A pilot may be disqualified from a session, the season, or purse eligibility for:

• intoxication or suspected impairment
• reckless / unsafe conduct
• ignoring staff instructions
• tampering with timing, equipment, or procedures
• harassment, aggression, or endangering others
• repeated breaches after warnings

Disqualification decisions are made by Jet X operations and are final.

7) Ties (Exact Same Time)

If two pilots record the same best time:

• the tie is broken by the next-best verified lap time (second fastest), then third, and so on.
• If still tied, Jet X may run a tie-break session under controlled conditions.

8) Disputes and Review Window

• If you believe a leaderboard entry is incorrect, you can request review.
• Reviews must be requested within 7 days of the run.
• Jet X will review timing logs and session records.
• Decisions after review are final.

9) Conditions and Postponements

Jet X runs on open water. If conditions are unsafe (wind, chop, visibility, traffic, equipment), Jet X may:

• pause the course
• delay or reschedule sessions
• cancel a session

Safety beats schedule. Always.

10) Transfers and Eligibility

• Seat Holders may transfer a reserved session to another pilot under Jet X transfer rules.
• Transfers must follow the official transfer flow.
• The session remains the same; ownership changes.
• Abuse of transfers (scalping, manipulation, bypassing rules) may result in removal or disqualification.

(Transfer timelines and constraints are shown during the transfer flow.)

11) Definitions

• "Season Purse" — the prize pool available to the winner of the Jet X Season One Qualifying Season.
• "Season Period" — the Qualifying Season dates: 1 March 2026 to 30 June 2026 inclusive.
• "Qualifying Run" — a run designated as Qualifying (Ranked), purchased and completed during the Season Period in accordance with these Season Rules.
• "Ranked Lap" — a single lap within a Qualifying Run that is timed, verified by the Jet X timing system, and recorded in the Jet X platform.
• "Leaderboard" — the official Jet X ranking of Pilots by their fastest Ranked Lap time.
• "Pilot" — any individual who has purchased and completed at least one Qualifying Run.
• "Eligible Participant" — a Pilot who meets all eligibility requirements set out in Section 14.
• "Verified Time" — a Ranked Lap time that has been electronically recorded by the Jet X timing system, matched to the correct Pilot and session, and confirmed as a clean run (course and safety compliance).
• "Disqualification" — the removal of a Pilot's eligibility for the Season Purse under the grounds described in Section 6.

12) Funding & Calculation

13) Winner Selection

The winner of the Season Purse is the Eligible Participant with the single fastest Verified Time on the official Leaderboard at the close of the Season Period (including any rescheduled Qualifying Runs).

Tie-breaker rules:

1. The tie is broken by the next-fastest Verified Time (second-best lap), then third-best, and so on.
2. If still tied after all Verified Times are compared, the Pilot who recorded their fastest Verified Time earliest (by timestamp) is the winner.
3. If still tied, Jet X may arrange a controlled tie-break session at its discretion.

14) Purse Eligibility

To be eligible for the Season Purse, a Pilot must:

• Complete at least one Qualifying (Ranked) Run during the Season Period.
• Hold a valid booking and have completed payment for the Qualifying Run(s).
• Comply with all safety briefing instructions, the Jet X waiver, and these Season Rules.
• Have at least one Verified Time recorded in the Jet X timing system. Manual-only or self-reported times do not qualify.
• Not have been Disqualified for any reason under Section 6.

15) Purse Validation

Before payout, Jet X will:

• confirm the winning time is verified and compliant
• confirm no disqualifying conduct occurred
• confirm identity and eligibility requirements are satisfied

If a top time is invalidated, the purse passes to the next fastest eligible pilot.

16) Payment

17) Force Majeure & Operational Events

18) Marketing & Publicity

By entering a Qualifying Run, the winner agrees that Jet X may use their name, likeness, race footage, and Verified Time for reasonable promotional purposes related to Jet X and the Season Purse, including social media, website, and marketing materials. Jet X will seek the winner's cooperation for any substantial promotional activities.

19) General