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Purpose
This guide explains how eF Virtual Drift Competition allocates competition revenue. The objective is to operate with transparency, maintain a sustainable championship and reinvest registration fees into the competition, staff and long-term community growth.
This guide applies to standard EFVD competitions unless EFVD communicates a different event-specific model through official channels.
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Guiding Principles
Clear allocation
Drivers, partners and the community should understand how competition revenue supports the championship.
Competitors and staff
Revenue should support both competitors and the staff who make each event possible.
Long-term operation
EFVD reserves a portion of revenue so events, infrastructure and media quality can keep improving.
Event-specific changes
EFVD may adapt this model when needed and communicate material changes before they take effect.
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Revenue Sources
EFVD may receive revenue from several sources. Only standard driver registration fees automatically follow the allocation model in this guide unless EFVD says otherwise.
| Revenue source | How it is handled |
|---|---|
| Driver registration fees | Allocated through the standard model unless an event-specific model is posted before registration opens. |
| Sponsorships and partnerships | Handled according to the sponsor agreement or where the funds create the most championship value. |
| Donations | Allocated by EFVD where they best support events, media, infrastructure or community growth. |
| Merchandise | Handled separately from driver registration unless EFVD assigns it to a specific fund. |
| Media and content revenue | May support operations, production, prize pools or growth projects. |
| Other approved revenue | Allocated by EFVD according to the purpose of the revenue and active event needs. |
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Registration Fee Allocation
Unless EFVD communicates a different model before registration opens, paid driver registration fees are allocated using the standard model below.
| Category | Allocation | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Event Payout Fund | 35% | Funds the event podium or event-specific prize structure. |
| Staff Fund | 25% | Recognizes judges, technical inspectors and approved event staff. |
| Operations and Growth Fund | 20% | Supports hosting, website infrastructure, DriftComp development, advertising and reserve needs. |
| Split Championship Fund | 20% | Reserved for the current championship split when applicable. |
Illustrative example: 60 paid registrations at $5 USD each creates $300 USD in registration revenue.
| Category | Allocation | Example amount | Typical distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Payout Fund | 35% | $105 | Three podium finishers. |
| Staff Fund | 25% | $75 | Judges, technical inspectors and approved event staff. |
| Operations and Growth Fund | 20% | $60 | Server hosting, advertising and emergency reserve. |
| Split Championship Fund | 20% | $60 | Reserved for the current split championship. |
| Total | 100% | $300 | 60 paid registrations. |
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Example Distribution
The examples below are illustrative only. Actual payouts, staffing costs and operational needs can vary by event.
| Fund | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Event Payout Fund | 1st $60, 2nd $30, 3rd $15 from a $105 event fund. | Actual event payouts may vary and are communicated through official EFVD channels when confirmed. |
| Staff Fund | Three judges at $10 each and three technical inspectors at $15 each from a $75 staff fund. | Compensation may vary by role, responsibility, staffing count and available funding. |
| Operations and Growth Fund | $40 hosting, $15 advertising and $5 emergency reserve from a $60 operations fund. | Unused operating funds may be carried forward. |
| Split Championship Fund | $180 over a 3-event split, for example $100 champion, $50 second, $30 third. | Split prize structures are communicated by EFVD for the active split. |
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Prize Structure
Prize pools are determined by EFVD and communicated through official EFVD channels when confirmed. Unless EFVD says otherwise, event podium payouts are funded through the Event Payout Fund.
Special events, sponsored events, promotional events or non-standard formats may use an alternative prize structure. Event-specific prize eligibility, claim deadlines, payout method and sponsor terms control when posted.
Competition format and prize eligibility references are also covered in the Competition Guide.
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Staff Compensation
The Staff Fund recognizes the time and effort required to organize and deliver EFVD competitions.
| Eligible role | Notes |
|---|---|
| Judges | Live judging, replay review and decision communication. |
| Technical inspectors | Official car review and event technical checks. |
| Event administration | Roster, bracket, registration and event control work. |
| Broadcast staff | Stream operations, graphics and production support. |
| Commentators | Live show presentation and event storytelling. |
| Marshals | Server flow, staging support and live organization. |
| Media personnel | Photo, video, clipping and post-event content work. |
| Other approved officials | Other roles approved by EFVD for the event. |
Compensation is determined by EFVD based on operational requirements, responsibilities and available funding.
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Operations and Growth
The Operations and Growth Fund supports the continued development of EFVD and DriftComp.
Servers and website
Server hosting, website infrastructure and Cloudflare-related operations.
DriftComp development
Tools, bot workflows, registration systems and competition software.
Advertising and media
Advertising, promotion, graphics and broadcast production.
Event quality
Hardware, software or services needed to improve event delivery.
Emergency fund
Unused funds may carry forward into future events or long-term development projects.
Growth work
Other approved projects that support the championship and community.
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Sponsorship and External Revenue
Sponsorships, partnerships, donations, merchandise sales and other external revenue are independent of the Registration Fee Allocation Model unless EFVD specifically assigns them to that model.
EFVD may allocate external revenue where it provides the greatest benefit to the championship, including prize pools, staff compensation, championship development, advertising, infrastructure, software development, equipment, community initiatives and long-term growth.
Some sponsorship agreements may designate funds for a specific purpose. Partner inquiries should use the Partners page or official EFVD contact process.
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Registration Fees
Registration fees may vary between events depending on event format, operating costs, prize pools, partnerships, promotional events and other relevant considerations.
The registration fee for each event will be communicated before registration opens. Refund and withdrawal expectations are handled in the Refund & Withdrawal Guide.
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Technical Inspection Services
Each registered driver is entitled to one official technical inspection submission at no additional cost for that event.
| Service | Financial handling |
|---|---|
| Official tech submission | Included with registration for the active event. |
| Optional pre-tech inspection | May be offered by an inspector before official submission and may be subject to a fee set by that inspector. |
| Additional review or resubmission support | May be subject to an optional fee if a driver requests extra inspector time for the same event. |
| Consultation or repair service | Private arrangement between driver and inspector to help resolve technical compliance issues. |
Payments for optional inspector services are private agreements between the driver and the technical inspector. EFVD does not collect, manage or receive any portion of those payments, and they are not part of the Registration Fee Allocation Model.
Drivers are never required to buy optional inspection services to participate. If a vehicle does not pass official technical inspection, the driver may withdraw from the event without buying additional services and may independently correct the vehicle before a future event. Vehicle standards are controlled by the Technical Regulations.
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Transparency Commitment
EFVD is committed to operating with integrity, accountability and transparency. This guide helps drivers, partners, sponsors and the community understand how competition revenue supports the championship while preserving the flexibility EFVD needs to keep improving.
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Policy Changes
EFVD may modify this guide when needed to support sustainability, fairness and the continued growth of the championship.