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iRacing-based Tri-Nations Esports Cup launched featuring Next Level Racing prizes 

The new iRacing-based Tri-Nations Esports Cup sees the cream of British, Australian and Kiwi sim racing talent battling against each other for Next Level Racing prizes.

iRacing-based Tri-Nations Esports Cup launched featuring Next Level Racing prizes 

The 2023 Tri-Nations Esports Cup has been launched for British, Kiwi and Australian iRacers, with Next Level Racing prizes up for grabs for regional and overall winners. 

Run via a collaboration between the national motorsport governing bodies of the UK, New Zealand and Australia – Motorsport UK, Motorsport New Zealand and Motorsport Australia respectively – the main competition gets underway on the 6th of August from 08:00 am BST, featuring a live broadcast on the RACESTARSTV YouTube channel.

Interested drivers need to qualify via a 24-hour pre-event qualification time trial from 9 am on the 23rd of July using iRacing‘s Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo at Suzuka. Using a fixed set-up, the top 10 drivers representing the UK, New Zealand and Australia will go head-to-head in two 30-minute races at Mount Panorama and Silverstone. 

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British participants must be registered with Motorsport UK and hold a paid-for Motorsport UK Esports membership (costing £25 per year). Those who qualify are then eligible to win a selection of Next Level Racing prizes as detailed below: 

  • Each regional champion will win a Next Level Racing GT Track Simulator (frame only) worth £449 
  • The overall victor receives a Next Level Racing Elite Lite Wheel Plate Edition with a Next Level Racing ES1 Elite Seat worth £1,118.00 

To register and find out more information on the Tri-Nations Esports Cup please visit the official Formula Race Group competition website.

Will you be attempting to qualify for the 2023 Tri-Nations Esports Cup? Let us know in the comments below. 

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2023 Tri-Nations Esports Cup schedule 

Pre-qualification

  • 09:00am 23rd July – 09:00am 24th July 
  • iRacing driving Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO – Fixed setup 
  • Circuit – Suzuka
  • Fastest 10 drivers from each country will be invited to the main event 
  • No membership or entry fee required 

Main event

  • 6th August – Live from 08:00 am UK time 
  • iRacing – Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 
  • Fixed Setups 
  • Country liveries issued 
  • x2 30-minute races 
  • Race 1 at Bathurst & Race 2 at Silverstone GP 
  • Qualifying prior to each race 
  • Points allocated for both races, highest overall points wins 
  • Combined country points after the two races wins the Cup 
  • Paid Motorsport UK Esports Membership required to compete – no entry fee 

Images courtesy of Motorsport UK