IMSA Esports Global Series Returns for Third Season

The IMSA Esports Global Championship will return for a third season starting with a round at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, it has been announced.

The series is a partnership between IMSA, iRacing and VCO (Virtual Competition Organisation) to deliver the most authentic virtual racing
anywhere.

Professional sim racing teams from around the world are set to compete, while all racers on the iRacing platform are eligible for the series through a qualifying process open to all players.

The season comprises of four rounds with a two-class structure consisting of GTP and GTD.

The list of available cars includes the Acura ARX-06, BMW M Hybrid V8, Cadillac V-Series.R, Porsche 963, BMW M4 GT3, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, Ferrari 296 GT3, Ford Mustang GT3, Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2, McLaren 720S GT3 Evo, Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo and Porsche 911 GT3 R.

Following the kickoff at Road Atlanta, held on Nov. 24, further rounds are held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Dec. 8), Sebring International Raceway (Jan. 5) and Daytona International Speedway (Jan. 12.)

All races will be two hours and 40 minutes long and stream live on the IMSA and iRacing Facebook, Twitch and YouTube channels.

“The popularity of the IMSA Esports Global Championship continues to grow with competitors and fans alike,” said Brandon Huddleston, vice president, IMSA Partnership Marketing and Business Development.

“Last year, more than a half-million viewers watched the racing on the livestreams.

“We believe that opening up the opportunity for all iRacing members to try and qualify for the series will make the championship even more popular and exciting.

“We’re eager to see how it all unfolds and to welcome Thrustmaster as a Premier Partner of the championship.