Apex Racing Sim Centre Open Day

Doors open between 09:00 – 23:00 Sunday 25th September 2022
9 simulators available for use on iRacing with high end Virtual Racing School hardware at their core
Race Tournament featuring GT4’s at Silverstone National
Hotlap competition with track/car combination revealed on the day
A total prize value of £2500+ for the winner of the Race Tournament, Hotlap competition and raffle
FREE BBQ provided by Cookaboro’ Barbecues. https://www.facebook.com/cookaborobarbecues/
Cash Bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks provided by https://www.thestablebar.com/ 
Live broadcast from the brand new Apex Racing TV studio of the Race Tournament: https://www.apexracingtv.com/

Barbecue and bar available from Midday

With a total prize value of £2500+ the race tournament winner gets first choice of one of the below prizes, the hotlap winner second choice and the raffle winner third choice:

1 x VRS DirectForce Pro Wheel Base to take away on the day
1 x VRS DirectForce Pro Precisions Pedals (including clutch pedal) to take away on the day
1 x Prototype VRS Cockpit built and delivered to winner in mainland UK at a later date

ARUK contractors (commentators/coaches etc) are not eligible for prizes.

GT4’s at Silverstone National on iRacing. Fixed setups provided by Apex Racing Academy. Based on maximum of 80 entries:

4 Rounds – First Round, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, Final
All rounds have 10 minute qualifying session followed by an 8 minute race with 8 car grids
Top 4 from Round 1 progresses to Quarter Finals (40 drivers)
Top 3 from Quarter Finals progresses to Semi Finals (15 drivers)
Top 4 from Semi Finals progresses to Final (8 drivers)

Maximum of 60 entries
iRacing Car/Track combination to be revealed on the day (will be base content)
1 x simulator
Lone qualifying session with 4 laps to put in the fastest time of the day!

9 simulators available for use on iRacing with high end Virtual Racing School (https://virtualracingschool.com/dfp/) hardware at their core.

VRS DirectForce Pro Wheel Base
VRS DirectForce Pro Precision Pedals
Prototype version of the upcoming VRS Steering Wheel (available on 6 of the simulators)
Prototype version of the upcoming VRS Cockpit
Triple 27 Inch 165hz monitors

• Bring your emailed ticket displaying your QR code either printed out or on your mobile device. This must be scanned to gain entry, participate in the event and to enjoy the BBQ!
• You must have an active iRacing membership to use any simulators. Know your iRacing login details as you will be using your own iRacing account on each simulator. Make sure you sign out each time before getting out the simulator!
• To participate in the Race Tournament, ensure you own Silverstone (not the Legacy version) and the GT4 car(s) you plan to participate in; Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR, BMW M4 GT4, McLaren 570S GT4, Aston Martin Vantage GT4 or Mercedes-AMG GT4.
• Accept the league invite in iRacing so you are able to compete in the events. The league will be called Apex Racing Sim Centre Open Day.
• Add your details to the Driver Information App from SDK Gaming so that your team name and photo etc can be displayed on the broadcast: https://www.sdk-gaming.co.uk/knowledge-base/driver-information-user-manual/
• Bring your own steering wheel to use only if it is fitted with a QR1 quick release system.
• Gloves will be required when using the simulators. If you don’t have your own then we will have a supply available.
• If you are planning on enjoying alcohol from the bar, then leave your car on site overnight and book a room in the Premier Inn 15 minute walk away: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/northamptonshire/corby/corby.html
• Please do not bring your own alcohol onto the site.