Crewe, 20 April 2020 Bentley Motorsport is about to take on the SRO GT eSports series for the first time. The race covers 6 rounds, and its organizer, SRO Race Group, has organized a number of high-profile offline GT3 races.
At that time, Bentley Racing drivers will compete in the Pro category, professional gamers will challenge the Silver category, and provide strong support for other drivers in the series driving the new Continental GT3 sim racing car, including the Am category. Bentley employees and motor racing enthusiasts.
To commemorate the first appearance of Bentley Motorsports in the e-sports series, Bentley’s 2020 season livery has appeared in the game “Assetto Corsa Competizione” (Assetto Corsa Competizione) for users to choose. The new Continental GT3 in this livery won the title at the Bathurst 12 Hours.
Paul Williams, Director of Motorsports at Bentley, said: “Whether it’s a team driver, a professional gamer or someone else looking for fun, all participants who drive the new Continental GT3 sim race car are members of our eSports team. As part of the 2020 SRO As one of the participating manufacturers in the GT eSports series, we invited professional drivers to assist in the car setup.”
“We are working closely with Kunos, the developers of Assetto Corsa Competizione, to prepare for the upcoming season. In addition, professional gamers will not only compete on behalf of the Bentley brand, but will also provide support for the team drivers in the game settings and Support in vehicle commissioning.”
“We have chosen to enter into e-sports for the first time by partnering with SRO Motorsport Group. Previously, Bentley Motorsports participated in the SRO GT E-Sport Series Charity Challenge (SRO E-Sport GT Series Charity Challenge), providing racing fans Presented a high-quality, exciting racing feast. This time, we decided to participate in the SRO GT e-sports series, aiming to meet the expectations of loyal brand fans to drive the Bentley Continental GT3 simulation racing car.”
The SRO GT Esports Series covers 6 rounds, in line with the real-life GT World Challenge Europe. Since 2014, Bentley Motorsports has achieved success in the GT World Challenge Eurocup.
SRO GT E-sports Series Pro Group and Silver Group Competition Calendar:
Round 1 – Silverstone: 26 April
Round 2 – Total 24 Hours of Spa: 10 May
Round 3 – Nürburgring: 17 May
Round 4 – Barcelona: 31 May
Round 5 – Track TBA: 14 June
Round 6 – Finale: Date TBA
The Pro and Silver classes of the SRO GT Esports Series are restricted to professional players, while the Am class is open to all players of the Assetto Corsa Competitive Edition game. The event will hold an open qualifying session from April 26th to May 10th, and the top 40 players will qualify.
SRO GT Esports Series Am Class Calendar:
Round 1 – Silverstone: 16 May
Round 2 – Total 24 Hours of Spa: 23 May
Round 3 – Nürburgring: 30 May
Round 4 – Barcelona: June 6
Round 5 – Track TBA: 13 June
Round 6 – Finale: Date TBA
