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IMSA, in partnership with iRacing, Michelin, and the Virtual Competition Organization is set to host the IMSA eSports Global Championship for the second consecutive year. This year’s four-race seas…
“For the second year in a row, IMSA will be hosting the IMSA eSports Global Championship in partnership with iRacing, Michelin, and the Virtual Competition Organization. The four-race season will take place from November 5 to December 16 and will visit iconic tracks such as Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen International, Sebring International Raceway, and Daytona International Speedway. The championship will follow the format of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, featuring two-hour and forty-minute races with all four IMSA GTP manufacturers and a full slate of GT3 machines. The inaugural season of the championship saw great success, attracting over 180,000 viewers. Prominent teams such as Team Redline, Coanda, Williams eSports, and BS+ Competition will be competing, solidifying the relationship between IMSA and iRacing. This partnership has allowed iRacing to develop virtual versions of all four new GTP machines. The IMSA Esports Global Championship reflects the growth and popularity of sim racing as well as providing a unique opportunity for sim racers to work closely with world-class racing programs.”
Source: Racer
