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http://www.simracingexpo.de/simracingexpo_en.html This is the third edition of an event unique of its kind; it is a combination of virtual and real racing. While the inaugural GT race cars compete at the Nürburgring race circuit, a virtual competition and trade fair takes place at the °boulevard, the SimRacing Expo, at the same time. Good news for all fans of virtual motorsport: The SimRacing EXPO will be held again this year in September. From September 17 to 18 visitors get updated not only about the latest SimRacing and gaming trends, but can also test them on the spot. What’s special: At the same time and at the same place the GT500 race, the season finale of the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup, takes place. The Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup is the world’s biggest GT3 race series with a grid of more than 50 competitors showing motorsport at its best on the just more than 5 km long Grand Prix track. Legendary sports cars and dream sports cars such as Porsche, Lamborghini, McLaren, Audi, Aston Martin, AMG or BMW will enchant the fans. In the 3 hours endurance race race professionals will be fighting for the deciding points of the championship. This way the SimRacing EXPO together with Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup delivers the perfect combination of virtual and real motorsport. “With the venue directly at Nürburgring we create a very special atmosphere for our visitors as they have the chance to experience thrilling motorsport first-hand only a couple of meters away“, explains Marc Hennerici from ADAC Mittelrhein e.V., who is organizing and managing the SimRacing EXPO. The doers of the SimRacing EXPO expect again numerous renowned exhibitors from the virtual racing scene for this year. The event is supposed to grow in 2016 in terms of quantity and quality. From the newest game to the matching accessory, there is something for everybody, for the gaming newby as well as for the professional. Hennerici considers the SimRacing EXPO to be on a good way: „The close interaction between audience and companies as well as the special atmosphere of the location at Nürburgring makes the SimRacing EXPO a highlight for gaming fans and exhibitors.“ The enormous popularity among visitors has been proven in the past two years. The uniqueness of the format has been spread even far beyond national borders. Hennerici: “We are looking forward to welcome international visitors again this year.“ On September 17th and 18th the SimRacing EXPO will be staged already for the third time. No less than 8,800 sqm will make the heart of every SimRacing fan beat faster as this is the extensive area numerous exhibitors will present their latest SimRacing trends at. With Vesaro, Evotek and Actoracer STL three simulation technology heavy weights will be showing their newest racing simulators. At SimRacing EXPO it’s all about virtual motorsport. Visitors not only get free access to the exhibition and will be provided with a world full of the cutting-edge trends of SimRacing and gaming, but do also have the chance to test those hottest trends right away. Vesaro is based in Kent in the UK and is one of the leading brands in the field of simulators. Vesaro‘s core product is a worldwide unique modular system that offers a never before seen flexibility. It allows to individualize the simulator – from the steering to the sound system – exactly to the requirements of the player. Evotek has developed the currently lightest race simulator on the market. With more than 20 years of experience the Italian company is a pioneer in terms of simulator design. The flagship of the Evotek simulators is a perfect interplay between software and hardware that results in the perfect racing experience. Experiencing a realistic body sensation is the benefit of the STL Actoracer that will also be exhibiting at SimRacing EXPO. The equipment, consisting of three screens surrounding the race driver nearly in a 180° angle and special headphones with 5.1 sound system embracing him acoustically, ensures that the pilot will get a deep dive into racing. Actoracer will be offering test rides again this year at SimRacing Expo. As SimRacing fans are having a strong connection to real racing and real race cars a special highlight awaits all visitors: The season finale of the Blancpain GT Endurance Cup, will be hosted at the same time at the same place. Showing a grid of more than 50 race cars the biggest GT3 race series of the world will perform motorsport at its best on the just over 5 km long Grand Prix track. Legendary sports cars and dream sports cars such as Porsche, Lamborghini, McLaren, Audi, Aston Martin, AMG or BMW will enchant the fans at the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup. In the 3 hours endurance race professionals will be fighting for the deciding points of the championship. This way the SimRacing EXPO together with Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup delivers the perfect combination of virtual and real motorsport.

Il prossimo 20 Settembre si svolgerà sul tracciato del Nurburgring la gara del campionato Blancpain GT Endurance Series, che sarà sponsorizzata da iRacing. Negli stessi giorni nell'impianto tedesco si svolgerà anche l'evento del Sim Racing Expo, nel corso del quale per la prima volta sarà possibile ammirare e provare proprio il mitico circuito tedesco sul simulatore americano. Sim Racing Expo -> http://www.simracingexpo.de/ english -> http://www.simracingexpo.de/simracingexpo_en.html Next month, iRacing is sponsoring the final 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series Event - the iRacing GT500 at the Nürburgring. We'll also be running a booth at the Sim Racing Expo, showing off a preview build of our Nürburgring track. So if you're in the area, stop by and give it a go! We'd love to meet you all. This post has been promoted to an article