Along with the announcement of the iRacing Cup, SCCA also announced
the addition of the SCCA Spec Racer Ford to iRacing.com's roster of
cars for forthcoming simulation...
http://scca.com/newsarticle.aspx?hub=1&news=3277
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (February 9, 2008) -Sports Car Club of America,
Inc. and iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations today announced the
iRacing.com Cup, a season-long contingency program that will crown a
single champion among the more than 5000 licensed SCCA national racers
across the country. The program, which spans all of the Club's nine
geographic divisions and all 30 competition classes, will award more
than $20,000 in cash and merchandise, including $3000 and a
professional-grade racing simulator to the winner.
"iRacing.com's new motorsport simulation software is one of the most
innovative products coming on the market, something that actually
helps a driver develop his or her skill behind the wheel, and we're
excited to announce the first part of what we expect will become a
multi-faceted relationship," said Eric Prill, SCCA vice president of
marketing & communications. "The new iRacing.com Cup gives drivers an
opportunity to see how they stack up against everyone else across the
country, regardless of their competition class. The inaugural
iRacing.com Cup Champion will have accomplished something very special
in 2008."
Prill, speaking at the Club's national convention in San Antonio,
Texas, explained that drivers who register for the program will accrue
points for race finishes in accordance with the regular SCCA national
points system. To equalize the effects of class size, program
participants will be awarded one bonus point for each starter (in the
same class) listed behind them in the final race results, with a
maximum of 10 bonus points per race. A driver's best six results in
regular-season races will count toward the Cup.
Even more points are at stake at the SCCA National Championship
Runoffs(R), with double base points for the top nine finishers and no
limit on bonus points. Throughout the season, competitors and fans
will be able to follow the chase for the iRacing.com Cup with regular
updates on www.iRacing.com. Contingency registration information is
available at SCCA.com under the Club Racing header. Points will be
awarded retroactively to drivers that have already begun their racing
seasons. Drivers must register for the program to participate.
"This program carries with it some great cash and prizes, but I think
the bragging rights may be the best motivation of all," said Scott
McKee, iRacing.com vice president of marketing and an SCCA-licensed
racer. "We don't expect the winner of the iRacing.com Cup to be
determined until the conclusion of the 2008 Runoffs in October, but
whoever wins will go home with a serious ego boost!"
In addition to the contingency program, Prill and McKee also announced
the inclusion of the SCCA Enterprises Spec Racer Ford vehicle in the
iRacing.com simulation service.
"No one ever gets enough seat time," said McKee. "Our simulation
software has been designed with people like the SCCA Club racers in
mind, to provide a truly beneficial training tool and a way to go
racing when you can't get to the track. It only makes sense that we
would model the Club's most popular racecar."
With the Spec Racer Ford, SCCA joins a growing list of iRacing.com
partners that already includes more than 60 racing facilities and a
variety of both road- and oval-track racing machinery. iRacing.com's
racing simulation service is expected to launch later this spring.
iRacing.com exists to create the world's most authentic racing
simulations, enable and organize real-time, online racing, and advance
and expand motorsport. It invents the tools and provides the
environment to enhance the skills of racers -- novices to experts --
around the world, deepening their understanding and enjoyment of the
sport.
The company was founded in September of 2004 by Dave Kaemmer and John
Henry. Kaemmer was co-founder of Papyrus Racing Games, Inc.,
developers of award-winning racing simulations including NASCAR
Racing: 2003 Season and Grand Prix Legends. Henry is principal owner
of the Boston Red Sox, one of the most successful investment managers
in the futures industry and an avid simracer. The iRacing.com team
combines more than 100 years of real-world racing experience with more
than 50 years of successful racing simulation development.
Links: www.iRacing.com - www.scca.com
Car Information: http://www.scca-enterprises.com/spec_ford.html
AWESOME. I use to race these going back when they were Sports Renault.
Can't wait to get back in the 'seat' of a Spec Racer. =)
Tim Wheatley wrote:
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Scott B. Husted
http://www.RacingHistorian.com
