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Assetto Corsa server sessions are set in cfg/server_cfg.ini. Each session has its own section: [PRACTICE] and [QUALIFY] use TIME in minutes, and [RACE] uses LAPS (or TIME) plus WAIT_TIME in seconds before the start. IS_OPEN decides when players can join. Your FREAKHOSTING server starts with 10 minutes of practice, 10 minutes of qualifying and a 5-lap race, then loops.

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Session keys

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How to change your sessions

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Stop the server

Stop your server.
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Open server_cfg.ini

In Files, open cfg/server_cfg.ini and find the session sections.
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Set lengths

For example, a 20-minute practice, 15-minute qualifying and 12-lap race:
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Save and start

Save the file and start the server. The console shows SESSION: Practice when the first session begins.

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How to remove a session

Delete the whole section, header included. For example, remove [QUALIFY] and its lines to go straight from practice to the race. For a practice-only server, keep only [PRACTICE]. You can add the last two lines under [SERVER] if you need them.

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How to skip or restart a session during play

Log in as admin and use /next_session or /restart_session. See admin commands. Players can also vote; the vote passes at VOTING_QUORUM (default 80%).

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I make a timed race instead of laps?

Yes. Use TIME (minutes) instead of LAPS in [RACE]. Add RACE_EXTRA_LAP=1 under [SERVER] to force one more lap after the leader crosses the line when the time is up.

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Why can’t players join during the race?

IS_OPEN is 0 or 2 for the race. With 2, joining closes 20 seconds before the green light. Set IS_OPEN=1 to allow joining.

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How do I make an endless practice server?

Keep only [PRACTICE] with a long TIME and leave LOOP_MODE=1, so the session starts again when it ends.

Assetto Corsa server guide

Every Assetto Corsa page in one place.

server_cfg.ini explained

Every setting in the file.

Dynamic track

Grip across sessions.

Admin commands

Skip and restart sessions.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 30 October 2026 (Assetto Corsa dedicated server, official Kunos acServer on Linux). Key descriptions checked against the Kunos server_cfg.ini notes reproduced in Assetto Server Manager. Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: October 2026