iRACING WATKINS GLEN 6H: SPECIAL iRACING EVENT 2024

The iRacing 6 Hours at Watkins Glen International Raceway, presented by VCO, is returning. This will be the next iRacing 2024 special event, held virtually in upstate New York and featuring team racing.

This weekend, from June 14th to 16th , there will be five opportunities to participate in the race. You can choose from a variety of cars and three classes, including GTP, GTD, and the LMP2 class with the Dallara P217.

What is the iRacing Watkins Glen 6 Hour presented by VCO?

The iRacing Watkins Glen 6 Hour is part of the official iRacing calendar and takes place at one of North America's most iconic tracks. This event is known as a 6-hour endurance race, organized in collaboration with the Virtual Competition Organization (VCO), which is involved in several major sim racing events today.

The competition presents a great challenge for participants, as it involves team strategies, making it attractive to both experienced sim racers and amateurs in the world of sim racing.

Simufy eSports at the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen

This weekend, the Simufy eSports team will face another of the most exciting challenges in sim racing: the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen on iRacing. Our drivers will be competing in two categories, GTD and LMP2, ready to give their all.

GTD Category:

  • Gabi Montoro
  • Tristan Iglesias

LMP2 Category:

  • Marc Pérez
  • Lucas Pérez
  • Lucas Camba

Our drivers have not only trained intensively for this race, but they also have the simracing equipment best suited to each of them. For example, Gabi Montoro, Tristan Iglesias, Lucas Pérez, and Lucas Camba will be using the advanced Simucube 2 Pro base , known for its exceptional precision and performance. Marc Pérez , meanwhile, will be racing with the VRS DirectForce Pro base , ensuring a high-quality driving experience.

We're confident that with this combination of talent and technology, the Simufy eSports drivers will do their best to achieve the best possible result in this race. Don't miss the action and support our team at the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen on Instagram and Twitter !

WATKINS GLEN 6H 2024 RACE DETAILS
LOCATION WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL - BOOT
DURATION 6 HOURS
HEATING 30 MINUTES

TIME SLOTS
June 14, 2024 22:00 GMT / 24:00 CEST
June 15, 2024 7:00 GMT / 9:00 CEST
June 15, 2024 12:00 GMT / 14:00 CEST
June 15, 2024 16:00 GMT / 18:00 CEST
June 16, 2024 00:00 GMT / 02:00 CEST


Balance of Performance:

  • GTP:
    • Acura ARX-06 GTP: -1% power

For the Acura ARX-06 GTP, there is a maximum allowable front spring deflection limit, making coil-binding impossible at the track. The maximum allowable deflection is 25 mm (0.5 mm - 25 mm). This update matches the setup limits for Cadillac and BMW.

  • GTD:
    • Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3: -.5% power, -1% fuel
    • BMW M4 GT3: -0.5% power, -2% fuel
    • Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R: -2% fuel
    • Ford Mustang GT3: -2% fuel
    • Ferrari 296 GT3: -1% power, -1% fuel
    • Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO: -0.5% power, -2% fuel consumption
    • Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020: -1% fuel savings
    • Porsche 911 GT3 R (992): -.5% power
ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION
LICENSE REQUIRED D 4.0 Road
TEAM TEST YES - MINIMUM 2 PILOTS AND MAXIMUM 16
QUALIFICATION ENSEMBLE AND SOLO
STOPPING AND STARTING LIMIT 35 INCS AND EVERY 20 AFTERWARDS
PILOT LIMIT NONE
FIELD SIZE 50

When are the qualifying sessions?

As previously announced on the iRacing forum, qualifying will be individual before the start of the race. Therefore, each driver will have 8 minutes to complete two laps, which will determine their qualifying time for the race.

Where can I watch the iRacing Watkins Glen 6 Hour event?

Are you ready for one of the most anticipated sim racing events of the year? You can watch this weekend's Watkins Glen race on iRacing here.

  • iRacing Race: https://www.twitch.tv/iracing
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