James T. 'Irelique' Kirk lives and breathes esports and gaming as a commentator, analyst, host, and writer. After nearly ten years, he has worked for the likes of Sony, Eurosport, Psyonix, G2 Esports, and Mercedes-Benz with great enthusiasm. Aside from being a walking Star Trek reference, rumours also suggest that he is something of a connoisseur of cheesecake; more on this as it breaks...
A bit of a left-field competition this one, but goodness what a prize it holds. Fought on RaceRoom Racing Experience, the ROKiT Racing Star F4 Esports Competition UK promises to give one boy and one girl the once-in-a-lifetime chance to earn a fully-funded Formula 4 drive for the 2023 season. Not detailed in our initial…Continue reading “Ramos and Warren take first steps toward ROKiT F4 seat with Racing Stars wins”»
As we covered just before the new year rolled in, DTM Esports is back in the form of the 2022 season! Before the championship could get underway, a grid needed forming hence the preseason action which unfolded over January. Of everyone entering, 31 drivers would earn their permanent spot amongst the field. Three would qualify…Continue reading “Anticipation builds as DTM Esports 2022 grid is formed”»
The ADAC GT Masters Esports Championship isn’t just your ordinary mouthful. It’s a thrilling championship with phenomenal racing. But one man currently dominates the series through unyielding consistency. That man is Moritz Löhner and he, along with the rest of the top five from the 2021 season, didn’t have to run the gauntlet of competition…Continue reading “Grid for 2022 ADAC GT Masters Esports Championship decided”»
The Formula 1 Esports Series Pro never disappoints. Mirroring its insane real-life counterpart, the 2021 season would see three title protagonists head into the last three races all with sensational narratives behind them. Frederik Rasmussen, the long-serving Red Bull maestro eager to win his first title. Lucas Blakeley, the surprise underdog who nobody was predicting…Continue reading “Formula 1 Esports Series Pro 2021 season review”»
For the first time in its history, the Gran Turismo Championships was going to be held exclusively online. A bitter pill for some to swallow. The series, famed for its LAN events, however, had prepared itself well and the results would prove to be spectacular in nature. The season would cover four ‘FIA World Series’…Continue reading “Gran Turismo FIA Championships 2021 season review”»
Twelve months ago, we here at Traxion.GG would not have blamed you had you not heard of the ‘Ferrari Esports Series’. Two primary factors may very well have fed into this rather anonymous stature in the sim racing world. First and foremost, the inaugural edition last year was a one-event wonder. Secondly, Ferrari as a…Continue reading “Ferrari Esports Series 2021 season review”»
With the Formula Pro Series well underway, rFactor 2 has clearly gone from strength to strength with its officially backed esports program. For the first time, two championships would run back-to-back with Round 3 of the single-seater contest on the horizon. On 9th August, GT Pro Series returned after the Draft Phase had once again…Continue reading “rFactor 2 GT Pro Series Season 4 review”»
Back for a third season, the ADAC GT Masters Esports Championship appears to have taken the mantle of RaceRoom Racing Experience’s crown jewel contest with the much-loved Esports World Touring Car Cup conspicuously quiet heading into the twilight of 2021. Grand Tourer machinery isn’t exactly a rarity in simracing nowadays but the Germany-based contest offered…Continue reading “ADAC GT Masters 2021 season review”»
One down, one to go. As cool as Jarno Opmeer likes to portray himself as, this simply had to be the primary thought running through his mind on Thursday afternoon. A dramatic race at Imola had effectively ruled underdog Lucas Blakeley out of championship contention. Mexico confirmed this possibility as fact. Now, with the Teams’…Continue reading “Opmeer becomes a two-time F1 Esports Series Pro champion”»
Following the extraordinary conclusion to the real-world Formula 1 World Championship, it was time to turn our attention towards the F1 Esports Series Pro conclusion. Last time out, the misjudgement of Nicolas Longuet opened the door to reigning champion Jarno Opmeer, retaking the lead of the points standings once again. His main rivals, Lucas Blakeley…Continue reading “Opmeer on cusp of F1 Esports Pro title as Mercedes-AMG win Teams’ championship”»
