# EFVD License Program | Driver Status & Progression > EFVD license program guide covering driver pathway, license benefits, eligibility, promotion, activity, probation, and removal. Canonical URL: https://driftcomp.com/docs/license-program/ Public Guide # License Program Guide. See how preparation, performance, and sportsmanship can create stronger opportunities on the EFVD grid. - 01Applicant - 02Wild Card - 03Licensed - 04Active - 05Review Guide contents ## Sections - LP-01Purpose of the License - LP-02Driver Pathway - LP-03Status Benefits and Restrictions - LP-04License Eligibility - LP-05License Evaluation Scorecard - LP-06Promotion Process - LP-07Number Reservation Policy - LP-08Activity and Inactive Status - LP-09Probation and Removal - LP-10Wild Card Review - LP-11Recognition and Broadcast Use - LP-12License Agreement Text - LP-13Policy Changes LP-01 ## Purpose of the License EFVD offers limited License positions after reviewing performance, conduct, preparation and event fit. An offer is not a confirmed License. The driver accepts the full three-event commitment and pays $40 CAD to confirm the place. A License cannot be bought without EFVD's offer. ### Not automatic A license is not granted just for joining or entering one event. ### Full driver profile Staff considers driving, reliability, preparation, conduct and contribution. ### Status can change Licenses can be reviewed as driver activity and behavior change. LP-02 ## Driver Pathway Drivers apply once to join EFVD. Accepted drivers can request individual Wild Card events, while Event Ops may invite selected drivers to a limited Licensed Driver position. The driver reviews all three dates and conditions, accepts the three-event commitment, then pays $40 CAD to confirm the License and place. Declining the offer carries no penalty and keeps Wild Card eligibility. - 01 Join EFVD Apply once through #driver-application. Event Ops accepts or rejects admission. - 02 Compete Accepted drivers can request individual Wild Card events at $15 CAD per selected event. - 03 Review and offer Staff reviews driving, preparation, conduct, reliability and fit, then sends selected drivers a private offer. - 04 Accept and confirm Accept the three-event commitment, then pay $40 CAD by the deadline to confirm the License and place. If you decline or do not pay, you can still request individual events as a Wild Card. LP-03 ## Status Benefits and Restrictions Licensed status helps EFVD identify drivers who consistently meet competition, preparation, reliability and conduct standards. Status area What it can affect Priority registration Licensed Drivers get first access to each round, a week before Wild Card entry opens, and confirm their attendance in My EFVD any time before entry closes. Your place is held until then. License pass $40 CAD covers registration for all three events in the championship, including transaction fees. The pass activates an awarded place; it does not buy a license. Driver identity License status can support number use, broadcast identification and driver presentation. Championship eligibility Licensed status is required for championship standings and championship payouts. Event trust Staff can rely on licensed drivers to arrive prepared, follow procedure and represent the series properly. Restrictions A license does not override technical rules, conduct rules, event deadlines or staff direction. Competition results Payment does not guarantee attendance credit, championship points, qualification, bracket advancement or a result. Withdrawals and missed events The full $40 CAD pass is refundable until the Round 1 cars and track are released together. After that you can still withdraw in My EFVD without a refund; it frees your place for another driver and is not treated as a no-show. No-shows are not refundable. Missing one event does not create a partial pass refund. See the Refund and Withdrawal Guide for event changes and other terms. LP-04 ## License Eligibility EFVD reviews the complete candidate pool and the evidence available for each driver. Previous EFVD participation helps but is not required; strong applicants may also come from other competitions or be new to EFVD. Eligibility area Expected standard Competition ability Controlled qualifying runs, safe tandem driving and clean decision-making. Preparation Correct files, approved car, required content and event schedule awareness. Reliability Arrives on time, responds when needed and communicates conflicts early. Conduct Handles wins, losses, judging calls and public communication properly. LP-05 ## License Evaluation Scorecard The scorecard keeps license reviews focused on the full driver profile: driving quality, event execution, technical compliance, conduct and consistency. Evaluation area What staff looks for Driving quality Line, angle, proximity, chase discipline and decision-making. Event execution Briefing attendance, staging readiness and ability to follow live procedure. Technical compliance Clean submissions, correct physics and cooperation with tech review. Conduct Sportsmanship, respectful communication and no avoidable public drama. Consistency The same standard across multiple events, not one isolated performance. LP-06 ## Promotion Process Event Ops selects License candidates from accepted EFVD drivers. Staff considers the original application, EFVD history when available, preparation, driving quality, reliability, technical readiness and conduct. EFVD may send an offer later, before the three-event championship begins. - 01 Get accepted Join EFVD through the standard driver application. - 02 Staff review EFVD compares the accepted driver’s application with available event, tech and conduct history. - 03 Decision Event Ops may send a private License offer. Without one, you remain eligible to request Wild Card events. - 04 Respond Accept the three-event commitment and pay to confirm the License, or decline and remain eligible for individual events. LP-07 ## Number Reservation Policy Driver numbers support broadcast clarity and driver identity, but number use still depends on EFVD rules and availability. Licensed drivers may have priority when numbers are assigned or reserved. ### Numbers must be open A preferred number may not be available if already assigned or reserved. ### Numbers must be visible Car liveries should make driver identification clear in stream, replay and screenshots. ### Numbers can change EFVD may adjust number use for event organization or future season structure. LP-08 ## Activity and Inactive Status Licensed drivers are expected to stay connected to EFVD activity enough for staff to understand their current readiness and keep their status active. Activity status Meaning Active Recent participation, communication or availability is clear. Inactive A driver has been away long enough that readiness may need review. Returning A returning driver may need updated tech, rules review or event notes before competing. LP-09 ## Probation and Removal Licensed status can be limited, reviewed or removed when a driver no longer meets EFVD standards. These outcomes document how status may change after conduct, activity, technical or procedure issues. Reason Possible outcome Repeated no-shows Reduced event priority or license review. Conduct issue Probation, restrictions, suspension or removal. Technical issue Corrections required before future events. Procedure issue Staff may require review before the next entry. LP-10 ## Wild Card Review Wild Card events give non-licensed drivers reviewable event history. Strong performances, clean preparation and proper conduct can support future selection, license review, championship eligibility and priority registration. ### Drive clean battles Staff looks at control, tandem awareness and ability to complete competitive runs. ### Handle the event properly Briefing, staging, communication and conduct all matter. ### Build a case One event can help, but license review usually needs a reliable pattern. LP-11 ## Recognition and Broadcast Use License status helps viewers, drivers and partners understand which drivers have reviewed status in EFVD competition. ### Clear identity Licensed drivers may be easier to identify in overlays, commentary and event content. ### Driver story Recognition can support highlights, results graphics and season coverage. ### Structured field A visible driver structure makes events easier to present publicly. LP-12 ## License Agreement Text Holding a license means accepting EFVD competition standards every time you enter an event. Licensed status does not override event rules, technical rules or staff direction. ### Follow current guides Licensed drivers must still follow competition, technical and conduct rules. ### Stay current Drivers are responsible for reading event-specific updates on Discord. ### Status is conditional EFVD may review license status based on activity, conduct or event requirements. LP-13 ## Policy Changes EFVD announces material changes through its official Discord before the affected registration opens. Related guides ## Read next. These pages fill in the rest of the EFVD process without repeating the same explanation here. ### Applicant Application Guide How to start as a driver. ### New Driver Guide A cleaner first step into EFVD. ### Competition Guide How licensed status fits into live events.