{"id":257960,"date":"2020-05-18T15:28:55","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T13:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/randfonteinherald.co.za\/car\/news\/uncategorized\/local-racers-tackle-the-green-hell\/"},"modified":"2020-10-01T14:55:02","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T12:55:02","slug":"local-racers-tackle-the-green-hell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/motoring\/2020\/05\/18\/local-racers-tackle-the-green-hell\/","title":{"rendered":"Local racers tackle the Green Hell"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the lockdown still in effect locally and in many parts of the world, we are experiencing a new era in motorsport as anyone from your average armchair enthusiast can battle it out with some of the top sim racers and professional racing drivers on some of the most iconic tracks around the world. The Solidarity e-Race kicked off locally where competitors took to the virtual tarmac of the historic Kyalami Grand Prix circuit and have since seen racers compete in a second-round hosted at Bathurst mountain in Australia a few weeks later. This left the organisers with one dilemma, where to next?<\/p>\n

Well, the third instalment of this popular racing series will be taking place at, what Sir Jackie Stewart described as \u201cThe Green Hell\u201d, the infamous N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife. The registration and Hot Lap qualifying rounds will get underway on 18 May and those who would like to participate can head over to the driver’s area on the website to enter the highly competitive series. Entry to the Seagate Gaming Solidarity e-Race will cost participants R100 of which 50 per cent is donated to the Solidarity Fund that aids battling small-to-medium business enterprises during these unusual times.<\/p>

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While die-hard motorsport fans enjoy the petrol filled racing on television, online simulation racing has garnered a large audience and has begun a global trend which will certainly continue into the future of the sport. This trend has been embraced by many brands and corporate companies and as a result of the ever-growing fan base made up of various ages and demographics \u2013 as well as the added advantage of global coverage \u2013 are starting to employ sponsorships as part of their marketing strategies. Locally the Solidarity e-Race has had the support of Seagate Gaming, Afrihost, Data Sciences, Pure Storage, NEC and True Race to name a few and as a result, made it possible to not only donate to the cause but also offer R70 000 worth of prizes to the contestants.<\/p>

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Whether you would like to take part or just watch the action live, visit\u00a0www.solidarityerace.co.za<\/a>\u00a0or the Solidarity e-Race Facebook and YouTube pages for more details on how to register and where to catch the love action.<\/p>\n

SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qualifying:\u00a008h00 on 18 May to 08h00 on 21 May 2020<\/strong>\u00a0(BMW M235i\u00a0Race Car\u00a0\u2013 fixed set-up)<\/p>\n

Quarter-Finals:\u00a021 – 22 May 202<\/strong>0 (Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale \u2013 fixed set-up)<\/p>\n

Semi-Finals:\u00a019h00 on 23 May 2020<\/strong>\u00a0(Porsche 918 Spyder\/Zonda R\u00a0\u2013 fixed set-up)<\/p>\n

Grand Finals:\u00a019h00 on 24 May 2020<\/strong>\u00a0(McLaren P1 GTR\u00a0with the KERS, DRS and fixed set-up)<\/p>\n

PRIZES<\/strong>
\nGrand Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 R12\u00a0000 and Afrihost 1GB fibre line and router for 12 months
\n2nd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 R7 000
\n3rd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 R3 500<\/p>\n

Plate-Final\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 R2 000 and G-Force Sim Race Rig (excl wheel & pedals)
\n2nd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 R1 000
\n3rd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 R500<\/p>\n

Semi-Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winner of each semi-final: 4 x R500<\/p>\n

Qualifying<\/strong><\/p>\n

All entrants lucky draw: 2 x R1 000 draw<\/p>\n

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