Racing Prodigy has launched an iRacing MX-5 Cup eSports competition as the next phase of their Prodigy Racing League and I have all the details in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. You will also find out what it’s like to be an F1 sim driver, check out an insane motorcycle sim that allows you to use your actual race bike and tips on how to race multiclass in slower class cars. All this and much more!
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
Racing Prodigy is a sports, entertainment, and media property that opens motorsports to all – both in and out of the race car – by overcoming the major financial barrier to entry. This is accomplished through the Prodigy Racing League (PRL), the world’s first e2Real sports league, which discovers talent through gaming and provides real-world racing opportunities. Season 2 of their eSports competition launched September 10th, 2024. Full details here.
Williams E-sport driver Alexander Spetz made an impressive NXT Gen Cup debut at Sachsenring, contending for a podium in the reverse-grid Race 4 and ultimately finished in fifth place. Full details and results can be found here.
Always wanted to know what an F1 simulator driver does? Racecar Engineering goes behind the scenes to explain. Read the full story here.
“The tightening of real-world Formula 1 testing allowances has amplified the importance of simulator work. Teams now only have three days of pre-season testing available, while the number of CFD items and wind tunnel sessions they can do is allocated on a sliding scale that gives the lower-placed teams more resource to improve. Driver-in-the-loop simulators have been used by F1 teams for decades now, but their development is ongoing. As real-world testing has reduced, so the simulator has assumed a greater role in assessing vehicle dynamics. It is an indispensable tool for getting the car ready for an event and trying out potential upgrades.”
Says spoke to Gran Turismo 7 sim racing professional Iqbal Suji to explore his journey of becoming one of the digital grid’s fastest drivers. The article also touches on his experiences in real-world motorsport.
“We also asked if real-life racing was any different from sim racing. “Everything felt right at home. The only major adjustments were understanding braking performance and feeling the clutch slip in when shifting,” he explained.”
Read the full article here: From Hobby to Career: ‘Gran Turismo 7’ Pro Shares His Journey To The Top.
Competitive Sim Racing News
- Parker White wins at Phoenix, advances to eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Championship 4 with Steven Wilson, Graham Bowlin, Bobby Zalenski (iRacing)
- István Puki Joins Team Esports Line-Up (Mercedes F1)
- Ruben Pedreño joins Williams Esports (Williams F1)
- Williams Esports Academy Update – September 2024 (Williams F1)
- Max Verstappen Reveals What Is Stopping Him From Hitting 10K in iRating (The Sports Rush)
- Esports World Cup bringing “revenue and visibility” to competitive gaming, says CEO (SportsPro)
- “It’s been a CRAZY week” – Jarno Opmeer on his new team and the future of F1 Sim Racing (Traxion)
- Jarno Opmeer on switching Mercedes for Red Bull, racing Max Verstappen and the challenge of F1 esports (Planet F1)
- ADAC SimRacing Expo GT500: Koch and Rouyer triumphant at Lédenon (Traxion)
- Eighth eNASCAR Championship 4 field to be determined on Tuesday night at Phoenix (iRacing)
Sim Racing Tips & Techniques
Sim Racing Tech Roundup
Here is a roundup of the latest sim racing tech news, reviews, and recommendations from around the world
- 27 essentials for my perfect desk setup and ultimate budget sim racing rig (Tom’s Guide)
- September 2024 Sim Racing PC Build (Box This Lap)
- Nacon Revosim RS Pure hands on preview: another modular 9Nm direct drive option joins the grid (Mirror UK)
- Handsome Sim Racing Button Box Is A Super Easy Build (HackaDay)
General Sim Racing News
- iRacing: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide for Season 4 [2024] (Box This Lap)
- iRacing’s Season 4 update adds Cadwell Park and two new cars (Traxion)
- iRacing: Is Circuit Saturation Becoming a Major Issue? (Box This Lap)
- iRacing: 2024 Season 4 Patch 1 Release Notes (Box This Lap)
- iRacing: Hot Tires, Cooler Heads (Box This Lap)
- Oasis Sim Racing offers virtual racing in New Braunfels (Community Impact)
- My First GT Is A Free, Trial Version Of Gran Turismo 7 Coming To PS5 And PS4 This Holiday (PSU)
- How DTM 1995 has put RaceRoom back on the map: “We won’t stop there” (Traxion)
- Motorsport Games to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference (Forex TV)
- McLaren 720S GT3 EVO available for iRacing following approval (Traxion)
- Meet DRAFTYCAR, the new mobile game sweeping through the NASCAR garage (New York Times)
- PRI SIM Racing Arena – presented by SRO Motorsports Group America returns for 2024 (PRI Show)
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a former lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
