Logitech McLaren G Challenge – A chance for India to compete for the first time | Digit

Registrations for the Logitech McLaren G Challenge India Wildcard qualifiers are now open. The Logitech McLaren G challenge is a racing tournmanet featuring three unique motorsport challenges or races, including a sports car race, open wheel race (F1), and stock car race (NASCAR). The sports car race will be done on Assetto Corsa Competizione, while the open wheel and stock car races will take place on iRacing. 2021 will be the first year that India will get a chance to compete in the Logitech McLaren G Challenge, through the Wildcard Qualifiers. Registeration is free, and you can do so here. We’ll drop a link at the end of this article as well. 

Logitech McLaren G Challenge India Wildcard Qualifier Schedule

The tournament schedule is as follows:

Qualifier 1 Round 1 – 25th September-30th September 2021

Qualifier 1 Round 2 – 1st October – 2nd October 2021

Qualifier 2 Round 1 – 8th October – 13th October 2021

Qualifier 2 Round 2 – 14th October – 15th October 2021

Indian Wildcard Finals – 14th November – 15th November 2021

Logitech McLaren G Challenge India Wildcard Qualifier formant:

Qualifiers 1 :

Round 1 : All 256 participants will compete in Hotlap Superpole. Top 20 racers with the fastest lap will proceed to round 2 of Qualifiers 1.

Circuit: Silverstone

Round 2: Top 20 racers from Round 1 will compete in a race on 3 tracks. Top 10 Racers will qualify for the Finale based on the leaderboard standing

Circuit: Silverstone, Monza, Spa

Qualifiers 2 :

Round 1 : All 256 participants will compete in Hotlap Superpole. Top 20 racers with the fastest lap will proceed to round 2 of Qualifiers 2.

Circuit: Monza

Round 2: Top 20 racers from Round 1 will compete in a race on 3 tracks. Top 10 Racers will qualify for the Finale based on the leaderboard standings.

Circuit: Silverstone, Monza, Spa

The 20 players will qualify for the India Wildcard finals.

India Wildcard Finals

Top 20 Racers from Q1 and Q2 will compete in the last stage of the Logitech McLaren G Challenge India Wildcard.

Top 2 racers on the leaderboard at the end of the race day proceed to the LMGC 2021 Wildcard Finals.

Logitech McLaren G Challenge 2021 Rewards

Top 2 racers on the leaderboard at the end of the race day proceed to the LMGC 2021 Wildcard Finals.

Additionally, Mr Dhiraj Soni, head of marketing and gaming category, Logitech, had this to say – “The Logitech McLaren G Challenge has returned and with this, eracing season is shaping to excite racers and race fans around the world. We are thrilled to be part of this journey with McLaren after successful pevious seasons where we continued to entertain the motorsports fan. While this year we will return with new formats, multiple game titles and a monthly schedule of broadcasted races that will continue to excite race fans around the world.”

 He further added, “With Logitech McLaren G Challenge we want to provide an opportunity for eracers and motorsports enthusiasts to compete and race like professionals, giving India a chance to compete for the first time. This is also an opportunity for up to 90 finalists to win an all-expenses paid 4 day and 3 night trip to Las Vegas. Final champions win a VIP McLaren Racing experience and a trip to London! They will also get to race in a McLaren Supercar, avail the VIP experience at the British Grand Prix, get a guided tour of the McLaren Technology Center, and last but not the least, the final champions will get expert advice and coaching from Mr Lando Norris.”

Registerations for the Logitech McLaren G Challenge are free, you can head on over to this link to register for the India Wildcard Qualifiers.