Formula E – the world’s first electronic racing league – plans to incorporate virtual racing into its program, reports Reuters.
The first event is planned for January 2017, and will see 20 competitors battle it out for a $1 million jackpot prize in Las Vegas.
“We think e-sports (electronic sports) is a huge opportunity and we want to be the first ones fully immersed in that,” said Series chief executive Alejandro Agag.
“This will be the first virtual race with 20 professional drivers of a racing championship on a big stage and with a very large prize fund.”
Qualifications for the event will take place online, three months prior to the event (September/October), with five places up for grabs.
“We are only going to disclose and show the virtual track to all the players that morning. It’s going to be like the real Formula E. You come for the first time to a city and race in a city, you never practice before.”
“Gamers…are normally better at games than drivers. On the other hand, drivers are better than gamers at quickly getting the feel of a racetrack. It’s going to be an interesting competition.”
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