The global search for the best sim racing talent continues for a fourth season in 2023
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 31st May 2023 – The Real Race – Super Trofeo Esports season in 2023 is the fourth edition of the virtual contest for Lamborghini fans worldwide. The competition now takes place on the Assetto Corsa Competizione platform and introduces new format changes. It offers participants the opportunity to compete against elite Esport talent from three different continents.
The Real Race – Super Trofeo Esports showcases the latest Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 race car and represents Lamborghini’s commitment to authenticity, bravery, and unexpectedness in the world of Esports.
Format changes for 2023
This season, aspiring Esport talents can demonstrate their skills live at famous racing venues in Europe. The Fanatec Arena, located at select racing venues hosting the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS, allows the public to experience cutting-edge racing simulations. The fastest driver from each event earns a wildcard entry into The Real Race – Super Trofeo Esports Grand Final.
On-site locations:
- Circuit Paul Ricard | June 3rd
- Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps | July 2nd
- Nürburgring | July 29th
In addition to the on-site activations, drivers from the European region can participate in a four-round online racing series. Prior to each standalone racing event, there will be a hot-stint competition. The NALA and APAC regions will also have their hot-stint qualifications followed by regional finals with the top 24 drivers from each region.
Moreover, the Lamborghini Abu Dhabi and Dubai dealers have partnered with the Real Race program to organize a simulator tour, scouting for the best student racing “drivers” in Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s leading schools and universities. The top three students will represent the UAE in the tournament final.
For European drivers, the challenge is to qualify for each race through a leaderboard hot-stint competition. The top 24 drivers advance to a standalone race using the Assetto Corsa Competizione simulation. The top four finishers from each race earn a spot in the on-site final at the Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit.
The final grid will consist of the 16 qualified drivers, one wildcard qualifier from each on-site activation, and the three qualifiers from Lamborghini Abu Dhabi and Dubai. These European finalists and wildcard entrants will compete in an on-site grand final at the Fanatec Arena during the GT World Challenge race weekend at the Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit.
A ‘money can’t buy’ prize
The ultimate goal for participants in The Real Race – Super Trofeo Esports series is to win the Grand Final and secure a money-can’t-buy opportunity to become a factory driver in the new Automobili Lamborghini Esports Team. The winners from the NALA and APAC regions will also join the Lamborghini family as proud representatives of the brand in their respective regions.
This tournament expands Lamborghini’s presence in international virtual motorsport, transforming the lives and careers of those who can rise to the top of the Esports racing podium.
Schedule
The Real Race – Super Trofeo Esports season kicks off in June for European competitors and in August for APAC and NALA participants.
European Hot-stint Qualification
Circuit Paul Ricard
Start: June 5th at 11:00 CEST / End: June 12th at 10:00 CEST
Monza Grand Prix Circuit
Start: June 12th at 11:00 CEST / End: June 19th at 10:00 CEST
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Start: June 19th at 11:00 CEST / End June 26th at 10:00 CEST
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Start June 26th at 11:00 CEST / End: July 3rd at 10:00 CEST
European Qualification Races
Race 1 – Paul Ricard June 15th at 19:30 CEST
Race 2 – Monza June 22nd at 19:30 CEST
Race 3 – Barcelona June 29th at 19:30 CEST
Race 4 – Spa July 6th at 19:30 CEST
NALA Hot-stint Qualifying
Indianapolis
Start August 14th at 10:00 CEST / End August 28th at 10:00 CEST
APAC Hot-stint Qualifying
Suzuka
Start August 17th at 10:00 CEST / End August 31st at 10:00 CEST
European Regional Final (on-site)
Date: July 30th 2023
Race 1 – Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit
Race 2 – Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit
NALA Regional Final (online)
Date: September 2nd 2023
Race 1 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway Grand Prix Course
Race 2 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway Grand Prix Course
APAC Regional Final (online)
Date: September 6th 2023
Race 1 – Suzuka Circuit
Race 2 – Suzuka Circuit
Live Streaming and Official Website
All events of The Real Race – Super Trofeo Esports will be broadcast live and exclusively on the official Lamborghini Squadra Corse YouTube and social media channels. For more information about the series, visit the official website: https://esports.lamborghini/.
The Real Race Official Technical Partner: Assetto Corsa Competizione
Assetto Corsa Competizione is the official GT World Challenge video game. It offers a high-quality simulation experience, allowing players to compete against official drivers, teams, cars, and circuits of the FIA GT3 homologated championship. The game features realistic weather conditions, graphics, motion capture animations, and driving physics. It sets a new standard for driving realism and immersion.
About AK Esports
Ak Esports is an Italian company specialized in organizing Esports competitions, managing Esports teams, and hosting events across Europe, with a focus on Sim Racing. Founded by Ak Informatica, experts in PC gaming since 2004, the company has steadily grown by working with the latest technology and gaming titles to develop Esports Entertainment. AK Esports has collaborated with various car manufacturers and, in partnership with SRO Motorsport Group and Kunos Simulazioni, created the first SRO Esports Championship in 2019. Learn more about AK at www.akesports.it.