ESE Entertainment Inc. (TSX-V:ESE) announced that its Digital Motorsports brand will be hosting the first annual Digital Motorsports World Cup on November 28, 2021.
Top professional drivers from around the world will participate in this unique esports race using Porsche 911 GT3 cup cars on the iRacing portal, the world’s premier motorsport racing simulation.
Six drivers will compete in a state-of-the-art studio with the remaining drivers joining remotely from locations around the globe.
The live event will have two hosts, two commentators, and three analysts, bringing Digital Motorsports’ racing to the same production level as major global tournaments such as CS:GO, Valorant, and League of Legends.
Digital Motorsports is the organizer and promoter of the event and the simulators that will be on stage will showcase the turnkey solutions which can be purchased directly through the company’s e-commerce platform -- www.digital-motorsports.com.
ESE said the winner will be awarded 10,000 euros and crowned Digital Motorsports Champion, along with the prestigious trophy, while the runner-up will receive 2,500 euros and the third-place finisher will receive 1,000 euros. Moreover, the top three competitors will receive a motion simulation platform by Qubic System.
“The ability for ESE to host online, global racing events is setting new industry standards,” said ESE CEO Konrad Wasiela in a statement.
“With this also being a hybrid event – half remote/half in-studio racers – we are confident this innovative model will exceed expectations. With the Digital Motorsports World Cup, we are building a global online racing brand.”
Niall Maher, founder and CEO of Digital Motorsports, said the event offers an “unparalleled online race experience” for participants.
“Having access to a tier 1 production studio and the infrastructure to host a world class event like this will add a new layer of professionalism to the Sim Racing community and launch a new era of Digital Motorsports,” he said.
Official race control will be provided by ADAC -- General German Automobile Club -- which is Europe's largest motoring association. The Digital Motorsports World Cup 2021 will be broadcast live from 2pm until 4pm Central European Time (CET).
Marc Hennerici, managing director of ADAC, added: “It is a great privilege for us to be a part of this premiere and it is our pleasure to be able to contribute many years of experience in the field of race control to this unique event. Digital Motorsports is breaking new ground with this event. I am convinced that the innovative strength will also be rewarded.”
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