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iRacing: presents the VCO Grand Slam for 2021

 

iRacing: presents the VCO Grand Slam for 2021

In the 2021 Esports racing season, the Virtual Competition Organisation (VCO) will continue to work closely with the leading motorsport simulation iRacing to host four of the platform’s most important races of the year as part of the VCO Grand Slam.

This season also marks the debut of the new VCO Content Database, which the VCO will use to provide access to a comprehensive store of image material.

It all kicks off on 28th March with the 12-hour race in Sebring on iRacing, which will be “powered by VCO” in 2021. As was the case last year, VCO will also present the iRacing 24h Nürburgring on 24th/25th April. The same applies to the iRacing Petit Le Mans powered by VCO on 3rd October and the 10-hour race in Suzuka on 7th November.

In addition to comprehensive coverage on its social media channels, VCO will provide top-quality image material from the “top split” of the highest-ranked drivers to all media representatives, teams and drivers. A new photo database will also be in action: the VCO Content Database.

VCO Grand Slam events will also boast a special feature when it comes to live broadcasting: The team from Radio Show Limited, featuring legendary commentator John Hindhaugh, will accompany the races and support the professional media team from RaceSpot TV that will, as usual, be responsible for the live broadcasts.

Florian Haasper, CEO of VCO: “It‘s fantastic that iRacing is giving us the chance to stage the VCO Grand Slam of Special Events again. These races to me are among the absolute highlights of the Esports racing year.

“This year‘s Grand Slam will again comprise four events, kicking off with the iRacing 12h Sebring powered by VCO. Afterwards our partnership with iRacing will lead us from the Nürburgring, via Road Atlanta to Suzuka.

“VCO will again provide extensive top-split coverage, including our new VCO Content Database service for drivers, teams and media. I am also really looking forward to working with John Hindhaugh and his team once again.

“Thank you to everyone at iRacing for making these amazing events happen and for letting us be a part of their Special Event season.”

Kevin Bobbitt, Director of Marketing at iRacing.com: “We are excited to welcome VCO back as the sponsor for the VCO Grand Slam special events on iRacing. Having a sponsor so engaged with the sim racing community really adds to the event and helps elevate the prestige.

“The Sebring 12-hour, Nürburgring 24 and Petit Le Mans have been among the most popular events on iRacing for many years. This year marks the first time we have run a 10-hour race at Suzuka as a special event and I suspect this will be equally as popular, especially with the additional promotion VCO will bring to the events.”

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