Setting Up Rolling Starts and Formation Laps on an Assetto Corsa Server

Rolling starts and formation laps allow for a more structured race start, improving realism in league racing, endurance events, and professional-style competitions. Instead of a standing start, drivers follow a pace lap before beginning the race.

This guide will walk you through enabling rolling starts, configuring formation laps, and adjusting penalties for improper starts using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

• An Assetto Corsa server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Access to VolticHost Game Panel

• Knowledge of server configuration files

1️⃣ Enabling Rolling Starts in Server Settings

To enable rolling starts, adjust the server configuration settings.

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Navigate to File Manager.

3. Open the following file:

   /cfg/server_cfg.ini
   

4. Locate or add the rolling start settings:

   ROLLING_START=1  // 1 = Enable rolling starts, 0 = Disable
   FORMATION_LAP=1  // 1 = Enable a full formation lap, 0 = No formation lap
   

5. Save and restart the server.

✅ Your server now uses rolling starts instead of standing starts!

2️⃣ Adjusting Formation Lap Behavior

By default, drivers may skip the formation lap or drive too aggressively. To ensure structured formation laps, modify the following settings:

1. Open server_cfg.ini in File Manager.

2. Add or modify these values:

   FORMATION_TYPE=1  // 1 = Standard formation lap, 2 = Grid hold before rolling start
   FORMATION_SPEED_KMH=80  // Speed limit (km/h) for formation lap
   

3. Save and restart the server.

✅ Drivers will now have a controlled speed during the formation lap!

3️⃣ Enforcing Start Procedure and Penalties

To penalize jump starts or incorrect positioning, configure start rules:

1. Open server_cfg.ini in File Manager.

2. Add or modify these values:

   JUMP_START_PENALTY=1  // 1 = Enable jump start penalty, 0 = Disable
   GRID_HOLD_TIME=5  // Hold time (seconds) before rolling start begins
   TRACK_LIMIT_PENALTY=1  // 1 = Enforce track limits during formation lap
   

3. Save and restart the server.

✅ Your server will now enforce formation lap and rolling start rules!

4️⃣ Restarting the Server to Apply Changes

1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click Stop to shut down the server.

3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to launch the updated server.

✅ Your Assetto Corsa server now features rolling starts and formation laps!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully enabled rolling starts, configured formation lap behavior, and enforced penalties for improper starts using VolticHost Game Panel! Your races will now have a structured and realistic starting procedure. 🏁🏎️

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.