Spring is here, but sunny, warm weather does not mean that you cannot scratch your racing itch - here's what our Racing Club has in store for Premium Members in the upcoming week.
Despite a smaller-than-usual schedule, Premium Members can still look forward to some interesting variety. On one hand, the GT crowd should be pleased with running a Ginetta GT4 at Chang in AC - or GT3s at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in ACC, of course. For fans of more relaxed cars, the weekly battle between Mazda MX5, Abarth 500 and Suzuki swift in AC is headed to Jarama, a former venue of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Meanwhile, protoype action is also part of the plan, albeit in a more palatable form than the top-level rockets present in Le Mans Ultimate, for instance. Instead, it is time to throw around a Radical SR3 XXR at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
There is a bit more to it though, of course. The Racing Club hosts events throughout the week in the following simulations:
Racing Club events are open to Premium Members only. However, there are occasional 'Rookie Weeks' or non-Premium Member events to allow everyone to try the Club. To keep track on what events are happening during the week, keep an eye on this post, which will be updated weekly.
Do not be afraid to ask for help if you need it, either! The Club regulars are a helpful bunch, so even online newcomers should feel comofortable in no time and even learn a thing or two.
There are Racing Club rules, of course. They include certain on-track behavior that is expected of participants, like how to handle incidents and racing around other cars. You can find the full Racing Club rules list here.
The Racing Club often features interesting combinations, like a multiclass race with Clios facing Ginettas. Image: @Interslice
Come race time, you will receive the server password. Simply show up, join the party on the OverTake Discord server and go racing - have fun, and see you on track!
Which Racing Club events are you looking to enter this week? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
Despite a smaller-than-usual schedule, Premium Members can still look forward to some interesting variety. On one hand, the GT crowd should be pleased with running a Ginetta GT4 at Chang in AC - or GT3s at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in ACC, of course. For fans of more relaxed cars, the weekly battle between Mazda MX5, Abarth 500 and Suzuki swift in AC is headed to Jarama, a former venue of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Meanwhile, protoype action is also part of the plan, albeit in a more palatable form than the top-level rockets present in Le Mans Ultimate, for instance. Instead, it is time to throw around a Radical SR3 XXR at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
Date | Time | Sim | Event |
May 3 | 18:00 UTC | rFactor 2 | Indycar @ Michigan Superspeedway - LIVESTREAM |
May 5 | 19:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | Ginetta GT4 @ Chang |
May 6 | 19:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa Competizione | 50-minute Race With Pitstop @ Nürburgring 24h |
May 8 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | Mazda MX5 / Abarth 500 / Suzuki Swift @ Jarama |
May 9 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | Radical SR3 XXR @ Imola |
What is the Racing Club?
As we recently merged our websites, the OverTake community that had not been around on RaceDepartment before, we felt it might be useful to explain what the Racing Club actually is. Simply put, it is just what the name implies - a club to go racing in.There is a bit more to it though, of course. The Racing Club hosts events throughout the week in the following simulations:
- Assetto Corsa
- Assetto Corsa Competizione
- Automobilista 2
- EA Sports WRC
- RaceRoom (currently inactive)
- rFactor 2
Racing Club events are open to Premium Members only. However, there are occasional 'Rookie Weeks' or non-Premium Member events to allow everyone to try the Club. To keep track on what events are happening during the week, keep an eye on this post, which will be updated weekly.
Just Good, Clean Racing
If you are hesitant about online racing, the Racing Club is nothing to be afraid of. The contrary, actually: It is not about competitive racing and who wins in the end, but rather about having a good time on track - with good, clean racing. This is the core element of the Racing Club.Do not be afraid to ask for help if you need it, either! The Club regulars are a helpful bunch, so even online newcomers should feel comofortable in no time and even learn a thing or two.
There are Racing Club rules, of course. They include certain on-track behavior that is expected of participants, like how to handle incidents and racing around other cars. You can find the full Racing Club rules list here.
The Racing Club often features interesting combinations, like a multiclass race with Clios facing Ginettas. Image: @Interslice
How To Sign Up
Getting up and running for Club races is easy. As a Premium Member, simply head to the Racing Club forum, find the thread of the event you want to participate in, and state your intent to be on the grid. The Club staff member who organizes the event will add you to the list of drivers then. Note that you will need to have your real name added to your user profile in order to race, as part of the Club rules. Your username does not need to be changed, though.Come race time, you will receive the server password. Simply show up, join the party on the OverTake Discord server and go racing - have fun, and see you on track!
Which Racing Club events are you looking to enter this week? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!