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Managing Session Flow

The structure of an Assetto Corsa server is defined by its active sessions. Whether you want an infinite “Track Day” or a competitive league format, everything is managed in the server configuration.
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Configuring Session Blocks

In your server_cfg.ini, you define each stage of the event using dedicated headers:

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Practice (Free Training)

Most casual servers run a long practice session to allow for “Join in Progress” cruising. 
[PRACTICE]
NAME=Free Practice
TIME=120  ; Duration in minutes
IS_OPEN=1 ; Allows players to join at any time

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Qualifying & Racing

For competitive sessions, add these blocks to the config:
  • [QUALIFY]: Set the TIME limit for players to set their fastest lap.
  • [RACE]: Set either LAPS=10 for a distance race or TIME=20 for a timed event.

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Comparison: Pickup vs. Booking

  • Pickup Mode (Recommended): Set PICKUP_MODE_ENABLED=1. This allows players to choose any available car from the entry_list.ini and join instantly.
  • Booking Mode: This legacy system requires players to pre-register before the session starts. We recommend keeping this disabled as it is highly restrictive for public servers.

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Creating Infinite Lobbies

If you are hosting a drift, cruise, or track-day community, set your [PRACTICE] time to a very high value (e.g., 9999) and remove the Qualify and Race blocks. This creates a persistent environment that never resets.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Assetto Corsa: Race your own way.