SIM Racing Series
What is SIM Racing…Check out this brief video to get a taste from the 2024 Winter DRSCCA Series…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i18q0Bsm-WY
The Detroit Region SCCA is hosting its 8th SIM Racing League. All participants AND spectators are welcome, but only Detroit Region members will be eligible for a Championship trophy.
Don’t have a SIM, but you have the itch to try it? No problem! Visit our partner 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 DRSCCA SIM Series will continue to be run using iRacing.
The schedule for race days will be:
- Practice: 7-8 PM
- Qualifying: 8-8:20 PM
- Warm up laps and sponsor interviews: 8:20-8:30 PM
- Race: 8:30-9:00 PM
There will be two Championships trophies awarded, once for each car. There will be two drop weeks (a minimum of 8 Races are mandatory to be eligible for the Championship along with DRSCCA membership).
Races will only be held Tuesdays nights. Vehicles/classes will be swapped every other week.
Track Race Series Schedule –
Formula Ford (Ray 1600) Races
- 4/1-Sebring International)
- 4/15-Oran Park (Grand Prix Circuit)
- 4/29-VIR (Full)
- 5/13-Willow Springs
- 5/27-Oschersleben (Grand Prix)
- 6/10-Okayama (Full)
- 6/24-Snetterton (300)
- 7/15-Tsukuba (2000 Full)
- 7/29-Charlotte (Roval)
- 8/12-Oulton Park (International)
GT4 Races
- 4/8-Sebring (International)
- 4/22-Oran Park (Grand Prix Circuit)
- 5/6-VIR (Full)
- 5/20-Willow Springs
- 6/3-Oschersleben (Grand Prix)
- 6/17-Catalunya (Historic)
- 7/22-Daytona (Roval)
- 8/5-Watkins Glen (Boot)
- 8/19-Laguna
- 9/2-Mount Panorama
Broadcasts will be experimental for the GT4 series. Stay tuned for more information.
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 the posted qualifying times.
In order to participate in the DRSCCA SIM Racing Series, please follow the following steps:
- Complete the registration form using this link: https://forms.gle/RRFkCF4TRHa7x8BYA
- Join the Discord server using this link: https://discord.gg/wBFKahSDRV. See how to Discord guide below for details.
- An invite to join the iRacing league will be sent to you via the iRacing UI. Be sure to accept it!
- 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 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/
- Click the appropriate link to either download the Discord app or open Discord in your web browser.
- Create a Discord account.
- Use this link to join the DRSCCA iRacing Winter Series server https://discord.gg/wBFKahSDRV
- 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!
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