- iRacing Nürburgring 24 opens this year’s VCO Grand Slam.
- Over the course of the year, there will be additional events at Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta and Suzuka.
- Trophies for all class winners in the top split, live commentary from Radio Show Limited, and iRacing credits for viewers make the Grand Slam events special.
Munich – For the third time since 2020, Virtual Competition Organisation (VCO) will be the partner of four races on the special events calendar of the leading simulation platform, iRacing, this season: the VCO Grand Slams. The first of these will take place this weekend, the iRacing Nürburgring 24, hosted on the virtual version of the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife (LIVE on Twitch). The six-hour race of Watkins Glen, Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, and the 10 Hours of Suzuka are also part of the 2022 Grand Slam programme.
Traditionally, VCO enhances these four iRacing events with additional highlights for teams and viewers. All class winners in the ‘top split’ of those teams with the highest iRating receive a coveted VCO Grand Slam trophy. Viewers will also get their money’s worth. The well-known commentary team of Radio Show Limited, with John Hindhaugh, will be on air alongside the RaceSpot TV Esports racing experts. In collaboration with iRacing, VCO will also be awarding five lots of 50 iRacing credits, the virtual currency on the simulation platform, to viewers chosen at random at each event.
“The VCO Grand Slams on iRacing are almost a tradition now,” said Florian Haasper, CEO of VCO. “We are very grateful to iRacing for allowing us to be a partner of four of their most prestigious events. The Grand Slams have their own unique character, Nürburgring, Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta and Suzuka present totally different challenges for the teams. I am confident that we will see four exciting, fiercely contested races.”
Kevin Bobbitt, Director of Marketing at iRacing, said: “We are glad to partner with VCO for a third round of Grand Slam Special Events on iRacing. This series of events turned out to be very popular among teams and drivers on the service. By providing trophies and bringing the familiar voices from Radio Show Limited to the broadcasts, VCO adds some additional promotional value to these those four events. I think our special events at the Nürburgring, Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta and Suzuka will be really impressive this year.”
Overview of the iRacing VCO Grand Slams:
9th/10th April 2022: iRacing Nürburgring 24
19th June 2022: iRacing Watkins Glen 6HR
9th October 2022: iRacing Petit Le Mans
13th November 2022: iRacing Suzuka 10HR
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About iRacing
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About VCO
Virtual Competition Organisation (VCO) brings together different stakeholders in Esports, from simulation or gaming platforms and interested partners to active teams, drivers and the community. In a rapidly growing sector, VCO stands for professionalism, focus and a broad media presence. With its international network, VCO provides solutions for the best possible conception and implementation of Esports projects of all kinds.
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