The GT World Challenge Esports Endurance Series of Europe, Asia, and America will join forces this year to form Intercontinental GT Challenge Esports, bringing together the best sim racers from across the globe to compete at five iconic venues. The new championship will tackle legendary long-distance events such as the 24 Hours of Spa and Bathurst 12 Hour. Pro and Silver categories will be implemented to ensure a more dynamic and competitive field, while this system will also be adopted by the continental GT World Challenge Esports Sprint Series, which will continue to run in Europe, Asia, and America this season.
What’s more, a new entry fee and prize structure have been introduced for teams and drivers, with even more to play for in the Pro and Silver classes of each championship. The prizes being offered include Fanatec gear, VIP hospitality for events, and track activities, bringing the total value of cash and sponsor products to $160,630.
The new Intercontinental GT Challenge Esports series will test competitors at five of the world’s best-known and most demanding venues. It kicks off on April 16th when the Bathurst 12 Hour is staged at the iconic Mount Panorama, followed by the Suzuka 10 Hours May 21st at Japan’s legendary figure-of-eight circuit.
The biggest challenge of the season will see competitors undertake a grueling twice-around-the-clock contest when the 24 Hours of Spa runs on the 18th and 19th of June. The California 8 Hours at Laguna Seca (July 16th) and the Kyalami 9 Hour (August 27th) will conclude the campaign and decide the destination of the title.
Each continental GT World Challenge Esports Sprint Series will consist of five rounds in 2022.
(All information was provided by Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe)
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