[ad_1] The switch from real-life racing to esports has been increasingly popular with viewers — NBC reports that last weekend’s iRacing Indycar Challenge at MIS brought in 25 percent more viewers than the first event — but slightly tricky for racers. Not because of the difference in the action, but in the way people can […]
Category: motorsports
ESPN motorsports fans will get a fix from Torque’s esports racing series
[ad_1] With all motorsports on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic — including Formula 1, Formula E and IndyCar — the only experiences available are virtual. Disney’s ESPN is set to elevate that a notch by launching a virtual racing series from Torque Esports. The series feature the All-Star Cup, pitting racers from Formula, Formula […]
Porsche’s virtual race series starts tomorrow with pro drivers at the wheel
[ad_1] Most of the world will have to watch the races online, although TV networks like Germany’s Sport1 and the Netherlands’ Ziggo Sport will also cover the competition. The simulated Supercup will have three more events on April 18th (Silverstone), April 25th (Spa-Francorchamps) and May 16th (Monza). As with other leagues, Porsche really doesn’t have […]
NASCAR’s virtual race was the most-watched esports TV show to date
[ad_1] Accordingly, Fox has committed to cover the rest of the season, starting with a race at a simulated Texas Motor Speedway on March 29th at 1PM Eastern. It’ll air on both the Fox broadcast network as well as FS1 and the Fox Sports app. There’s little doubt that NASCAR and Fox had the advantages […]
NASCAR is replacing canceled races with esports featuring pro drivers
[ad_1] Familiar Fox broadcasters like Jeff Gordon will commentate on the 90-minute race programs. And before you’re wondering: no, this isn’t another giant opportunity for the novel coronavirus to spread. Fox said it was “following CDC guidelines” to make sure the production is safe. The first event takes place on March 22nd at 1:30PM Eastern […]
Pirelli app gives track day drivers a digital pit crew
[ad_1] Announced at the Geneva Motor Show, Pirelli’s “Track Adrenaline” technology uses telemetry and tyre data to identify and tell the driver when it’s time to warm up tires, when they’re prime for a flying lap, and when it’s time to come back to the pits for a tire change. The system uses a GPS-equipped […]