Frequently asked questions

Here we have collected answers to the questions new and experienced managers ask most often. If you can’t find the answer here, everything is described in detail in the manual.

About the game

What does it cost to play?

Nothing. Undercut Racing Manager is completely free. The game is funded by ads, which are only shown if you have accepted them in the cookie settings.

Do I need to install anything?

No. The game runs right in the browser on desktop, tablet and mobile. Your team is saved on the server, so you can log in from any device and continue where you left off.

Am I playing against the computer or against people?

Against people. Every team in the league pyramid is run by a real manager, and you can talk to the others in the forum, in your group’s chat log and through private messages in the inbox.

Who develops the game?

Undercut Racing Manager is developed by Strawtown Interactive. Read more on the About the game page.

Races and schedule

When are the races run?

Every week follows the same schedule, always at 20:00 Swedish time (CET/CEST): training race on Monday, qualifying on Wednesday, race on Friday and the finance update on Sunday. Everything runs automatically – you don’t need to be logged in.

I live in a different time zone. How do I see the right times?

Under My account → Settings → Time zone you can choose your own time zone. All times in the game are then shown in your time. The events themselves still happen at 20:00 Swedish time.

What happens if I forget to set my tactics?

Your latest choices stay in place until you change them. If you have never set any tactics, default values are used. So you can miss a week without disaster – but tailored tactics almost always give better results. See the tactics guide.

How long is a season?

Ten races, which means ten weeks. After every season everyone in the game gets a year older, the tables are reset, teams move up and down, and new regulations come into force.

Finances

Can my team go bankrupt?

No. But with a negative budget the team is heavily restricted – you can’t upgrade, sign anyone, train or write contracts – and 5 percent interest is charged on the deficit every week. Read the finance guide to learn how to avoid it.

Which currency is used?

Internally the game counts in Swedish kronor (SEK), but you can choose to show amounts in SEK, USD, EUR or GBP under Settings. The choice is purely cosmetic and doesn’t affect the game’s economy.

The team

How many drivers and staff can I have?

Two active cars with one driver each, up to ten reserve drivers, up to ten mechanics and ten engineers (at most five per car), plus a Team Principal. The junior program holds five prospects.

Can other teams take my drivers?

Yes, if the driver has a buyout clause and has been with the team for at least a year. Another manager can then pay the clause and take over the contract immediately. You get the money but lose the driver. See the contracts guide.

Why is my driver getting worse?

Drivers gradually lose Speed, Tire management, Defense and Teamwork after the age of 30 and retire at 40. Their Experience, on the other hand, keeps growing. Read more in the staff guide.

Can I repair a damaged car?

No. Damage permanently lowers a component, and it is rebuilt with ordinary upgrades – which luckily get cheaper the lower the component is. See the car development guide.

Account and privacy

Which cookies are used?

The game uses necessary cookies for logging in and settings. Advertising and statistics cookies are only used if you accept them, and you can change your choice at any time. Read our privacy policy.

How do I get started?

Create an account on the start page and then read the beginner’s guide.