Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about participating, topping up, and gaining reach on Race to One.
Q:What is Race to One?
Race to One is a high-velocity digital promotional showcase where creators, indie founders, and startups compete for the ultimate spotlight: the #1 Throne. Our goal is to help innovative projects reach thousands of real tech enthusiasts and visitors.
Q:How do I claim the #1 spot?
Enter your brand name, pitch tagline, destination URL, and select a category. Contribute at least ₹1 more than the current leader's standing fuel amount. Upon instant payment confirmation, your brand takes over the top billboard stage immediately.
Q:Can I defend my position once I am in the Top 5?
Yes! Any participant currently occupying a position in the Top 5 can continuously 'Top-Up' their entry. You don't have to start from scratch—simply add fuel to raise your total amount, defend your spot, and challenge the leader.
Q:What happens when my project is overtaken?
Your entry is never discarded! It transitions smoothly into the Race History Stream below the fold. Your project retains its clickable backlink, verified category badge, and tenure proof, continuing to drive organic traffic and SEO value as visitors browse downward.
Q:How does the 100-day season cycle work?
Each season runs for exactly 100 calendar days. At midnight on Day 100, the active season closes. The final Top 3 contenders earn the Season Challenge honors and are spotlighted during an uninterrupted 7-day cool-off period.
Q:When do champions enter the Hall of Fame?
Only after a season concludes! Active seasons do not place participants into the Hall of Fame prematurely. Once Day 100 concludes and the cool-off begins, the Top 3 champions are permanently etched into the Hall of Fame page forever.
Q:What happens when Season 2 starts?
After the 7-day cool-off period concludes, Season 2 begins fresh. The floor contribution resets to ₹10, giving new and returning creators an equal starting line to race for #1.
Q:What categories of websites are accepted?
We welcome in-browser WASM tools, Indie SaaS utilities, vertical search engines, creative portfolios, YouTube channels, newsletters, open-source repositories, developer tools, and early-stage startups.
Q:What types of websites are prohibited?
We strictly auto-reject gambling, casinos, adult content, fraudulent crypto schemes, get-rich-quick pages, phishing, link farms, and hate speech.
Q:What payment methods are supported?
All major Indian payment methods are supported, including UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM), RuPay/Visa/Mastercard debit and credit cards, and net banking.
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