iRacing and Subaru launch major RX esports series

All-star line-up for Subaru iRX All-Star Invitational

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iRacing is launching a new eSports rallycross series featuring a whole host of star drivers competing for a $10,000 charity prize pot.

The six-round Subaru iRX All-Star Invitational presented by Yokohama championship will take place on Fridays at 6PM ET/3PM PT, beginning on April 10.

A whole host of rallycross superstars will take part in the event, including Subaru quartet Chris Atkinson, Travis Pastrana, Patrik Sandell, and Scott Speed; Andreas Bakkerud, and Tanner Foust, plus drivers from IndyCar, NASCAR, NHRA, and more.

The first round of the series will use Hell in Norway, the latest rallycross track to be added to the iRacing service.

That will be followed by races at former Global Rallycross venue Daytona, Sonoma Raceway, Lucas Oil Raceway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, and a season finale once again at Hell.

Calendar

April 10: Hell Lankebanen
April 17: Daytona International Speedway (short)
April 24: Sonoma Raceway
May 1: Lucas Oil Raceway
May 8: Atlanta Motor Speedway (long)
May 15: Hell Lankebanen

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Points will be accumulated throughout the season, with a champion crowned at the end of the six events. A $10,000 prize purse will be on offer, which will be donated to charity on the driver’s behalf.

The Subaru iRX All-Star Invitational presented by Yokohama races will be streamed across iRacing’s social media channels, along with live streaming simulcasts on the Facebook pages of competitors, teams, and sponsors. Officiating and broadcast support will be provided by Championship Online Racing Teams (CORT), an established iRacing league.

Subaru iRX All-Star Invitational presented by Yokohama invitees

Chris Atkinson, US Rallycross
Andreas Bakkerud, FIA World Rallycross
Cabot Bigham, US Rallycross
Christian Brooks, US rallycross Lites and Formula 4
Ron Capps, NHRA
Conor Daly, IndyCar
Mitchell de Jong, US rallycross
Tanner Foust, US Rallycross
Vaughn Gittin Jr, Formula Drift and Ultra 4
Colton Herta, IndyCar
James Hinchcliffe, IndyCar
Parker Kligerman, NASCAR
Justin Lofton, Trophy Truck
Conner Martell, US rallycross Lites
Tyler Menninga, Monster Jam
Travis Pastrana, Nitro Rallycross, Nitro Circus, and American Rally Association
Travis PeCoy, US rallycross
Chad Reed, Supercross
Alexander Rossi, IndyCar
Patrik Sandell, US rallycross
Brandon Semenuk, American Rally Association
Scott Speed, US rallycross
Sami-Matti Trogen, FIA World Rallycross RX2
Ryan Truex, NASCAR
Blake ‘Bilko’ Williams, Nitro Circus and US rallycross

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