SIM Racing

SIM Racing Spring Series

What is SIM Racing…Check out this brief video to get a taste of the Winter DRSCCA Series…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i18q0Bsm-WY

The Detroit Region SCCA is hosting its second SIM Racing League. All participants AND spectators are welcome, but only Detroit Region members will be eligible for the Championship trophy.

Don’t have a SIM, but you have the itch to try it? No problem! Visit our sponsor superlap.world in Berkley on Woodward to “try before you buy!” They are offering DRSCCA members a discount on SIM time. See the flyer below for more info and use coupon code: DRSCCA75 to receive 20% off Open Track or Practice Race. One use of coupon code per customer.

The Spring Series will be run using iRacing. We are adding a second night and official practice sessions.

  • Tuesday Nights will use the SCCA Spec Racer Ford, with a Monday night practice (7-10PM come an go as you please)
  • Thursday Nights will use the Global Mazda MX5 Cup (Miata), with a Wednesday night practice (7-10PM come an go as you please)

We will once again be running US based tracks with a special treat in the middle of the season at Detroit’s Belle Isle course. The vehicle set-ups will be fixed.  The schedule for race days will be: 

  • 7-8 PM – Practice
  • 8-8:20 PM – Qualifying
  • 8:20-8:30 PM – Warm up laps and sponsor interviews
  • 8:30-9:00 PM Race

There will be two Championships awarded, once for each car, and we are working on a grand championship for the best of both. Each car will have  total of 7 Championship races will be run will be run with each vehicle. There will be two drop weeks (a minimum of 5 Races are mandatory to be eligible for the 2024 Spring Series Championship along with DRSCCA membership).

Track Race Series Schedule – 

  • Week of March 18th – VIR
  • Week of March 25th – Mid-Ohio
  • Week of April 1st – Road Atlanta
  • Week of April 8th – Detroit – Belle Isle
  • Week of April 15th – Road America
  • Week of April 22nd – Watkins Glen
  • Week of April 29th – Laguna Seca

Points Standings and Rulebook – Points standings will follow the traditional SCCA points system. Standard iRacing rules apply and SCCA rules are applied when applicable. Minors may be present so we ask that you mind your language.

Registration – Via invite through iRacing service after registration form has been completed. Please allow for more than 2 hours before the beginning of a schedule to receive you invite.

SPECTATING – Not ready to get into SIM racing yet? You can spectate the races via YouTube! Broadcasting starts at 8:15 ish PM, 8:20 PM Warm-up/interviews and Racing starts at 8:30 PM

Here are the link for Spectating Live or post-recorded

In order to participate in the DRSCCA SIM Racing Series, please follow the following steps:

  1. Complete the registration form using this link: https://forms.gle/RRFkCF4TRHa7x8BYA
  2. Join the Discord server using this link: https://discord.gg/wBFKahSDRV. See how to Discord guide below for details.
  3. An invite to join the iRacing league will be sent to you via the iRacing UI. Be sure to accept it!
  4. Once it is accepted, you’re all set!

A trophy is being created for the Series Championship and an award will be provided to the overall champion.

Don’t have a SIM or know how to set one up?…Don’t worry it’s not that difficult and it doesn’t have to break the bank. During the meet & greet we will be coordinating and subsequent session to help those who are in technical help and product purchase guidance.

DRSCCA iRacing Winter Series Discord Instructions

Hello and thank you for your interest in joining the inaugural DRSCCA iRacing Winter Series! Please follow the following steps to enter into our discord server and join the community, as well as begin SIM racing with us!  Visit https://discord.com/ 

  1. Click the appropriate link to either download the Discord app or open Discord in your web browser.
  2. Create a Discord account.
  3. Use this link to join the DRSCCA iRacing Winter Series server https://discord.gg/wBFKahSDRV
  4. You’re done! Feel free to introduce yourself on the introductions text chat, and read through our league information channels.

For those who are unfamiliar with Discord and would like to learn more, here is a helpful YouTube video tutorial of how to use the app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnYGrq95ezA&ab_channel=Howfinity

If you’re new to iRacing check out this video for the basics:https://www.iracing.com/getting-started/
It’s not as tough or expensive as you may think. Just take it one step at a time.

We look forward to racing with you!

Please be sure to Support our Sponsors. Visit their webpage and their business. Without them, these series would not be possible.

 

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