# Race Status

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<mark style="background-color:green;">**Open**</mark> <mark style="background-color:green;"></mark>*<mark style="background-color:green;">(Entries Close In)</mark>*<mark style="background-color:green;">**:**</mark> These tracks are available for new cars to join, as long as they have met the level and entry requirements. Note the countdown timer, as the status will change when time expires.

<mark style="background-color:yellow;">**Qualifying:**</mark> The Qualifying period determines Car grid positions for the race through a single-lap simulation, using car base stats, excluding handling and stability, and are not affected by car setups.

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Securing a forward grid position, does not guarantee a top finish position.
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<mark style="background-color:red;">**Live:**</mark> After a track has completed Qualifying, and the race has been fully rendered, the status will change to Live. Players can now watch the race via the video stream or [interactive view](https://guide.racino.io/info/requirements/technical).

<mark style="background-color:blue;">**Ended:**</mark> Once a race has finished, you will be able to find it in Results. You can review the grid and finish positions, race feedback, and even rewatch the race at your leisure.