The Isle of Man TT Races, one of the world’s most famous motorcycle events, is the latest motorsport to transition to the virtual world in the face of COVID-19.
According to the Isle of Man Department for Enterprise, which promotes the races, the ‘TT Lock-In’ will include a virtual race between elite real-world riders and international gamers.
With the physical TT Races cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the digital event will give fans the opportunity to enjoy fast-paced racing action online in the ‘Virtual TT powered by Motul.’
Eight TT stars will take on the familiar course remotely via the newly released game ‘Isle of Man TT: Ride on the Edge 2.’ The riders will be paired with experienced gamers from around the world, and attempt to achieve the best aggregate time to see who will be crowned the ‘Virtual TT 2020 Champions.’
Discussing the event CEO of Digital Isle of Man, Lyle Wraxall, said:
“The ‘Virtual TT powered by Motul’ is an exciting project that provides us with the chance to engage with new and different fans around the world. It will open doors to explore digital channels and opportunities for the island such as our new esports initiative.
“Thanks to our network, our technical excellence, collaboration with gamers, motorsport and developers, and world-leading infrastructure, we have been able to produce an event that I’m sure will cement our position as a forward-thinking and adaptable home for digital innovations and businesses.”
Regular TT riders, including Isle of Man local Conor Cummins, Peter Hickman, and Davey Todd will be taking part, with their teammates being international gamers from Russia, the USA, and the UK, plus racing legend Steve Hislop’s son Aaron.
The eight-day event will be broadcast on the Official TT website iomttraces.com, its Facebook page, and its YouTube channel.
AYO.NEWS says:
With Formula 1, NASCAR, the British Rally Championship, and many other motorsports switching to a virtual format to keep fans entertained during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s no surprise that the Isle of Man TT has joined them. One thing is for sure, it will be a lot safer than the notoriously lethal real-world event!
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