Motorsport UK has rebranded its Tri-Nations Esports Cup to the 4 Nations Esports Cup, with South Africa becoming a member of the line-up for 2025.
The third version of the sim racing occasion, organised by the nationwide motorsport physique, will contain the UK, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
The first section of the competitors will see drivers take part in time assault qualifiers on the iRacing platform on July nineteenth and twentieth, previous the primary occasion on August 4th.
Qualifiers will contain the McLaren 720S GT3 EVO and a set setup to make sure a degree taking part in area is maintained. The primary occasion of the competitors will happen on August 4th, with two 30-minute races figuring out the eventual champion.
“The 4 Nations Esports Cup performs on the established sporting rivalry between all 4 nations, and it’s a very enjoyable, aggressive occasion,” stated Paul Crawford, Head of Esports at Motorsport UK.
“With drivers set to compete from 4 completely different ASNs and the time zones, it really showcases the accessibility of esports. Might the very best nation win!”
Every race will characteristic ten representatives from every nation, making a grid of 40 automobiles that can compete round digital variations of Silverstone and Bathurst. The nation that earns essentially the most factors throughout the 2 races is asserted the winner.
Is Sim Racing Nonetheless Rising?
Following its preliminary explosion in 2020, the sim racing sector has continued to point out indicators of regular development over the course of the final 12 months.
For iRacing, the sim racing platform continues to supply aspiring racing drivers with a service and competitions that may result in real-world motorsport alternatives. In June, it partnered with the Skip Barber Racing Faculty, the place drivers compete for an opportunity to earn a seat within the real-world Skip Barber Race Sequence.
Elsewhere, automotive marques proceed to seek out worth within the esport, with Porsche opening a devoted sim racing facility for its personal esports staff inside its Cologne headquarters.
