General info

Project CARS 2 NZ Championship

Buckle up for esports racing at its fastest… This May, LPL is putting NZ back in the driver’s seat, bringing you the Project Cars NZ Championship!

The Project CARS 2 NZ Championship will take place over eight weeks beginning Tuesday 1st, May. The top 8 racers will compete for a share of $10,000 and the title of New Zealand Champion.

Viewers can catch all the full throttle action LIVE on SKY Sport.

Key Dates:
Online Qualification: 13th – 22nd of April
Physical Qualifier: 21st of April
Top 8 Announced: 24th of April
NZ Championship Series: 2nd May – 19th Jun

Qualifiers
Qualifiers are open to all New Zealand residents 16 years and over, exclusive to PC, with the 8 fastest racers proceeding to the eight-week broadcast championship series.

Online (2 Places):
The online qualifier is for players who can’t make it in person and instead can set their times online and submit via video upload.
? April 13th – 21st (cut off is midnight)
? Online submission: Share with us a screenshot of your laptime via facebook or twitter with the hashtag #ProjectCars2NZ
? Time Trial – Unlimited Attempts
? Fastest Lap Recorded for Qualifying
? Circuit: Brands Hatch Indy
? Car: Ginetta GT4

More Information

Physical (6 Places):

The physical qualifier will be held at SKYCITY in Auckland and will allow players to set their lap times in a simulation pod with steering wheel and pedals.
? April 21st 2018 10am – 2pm – SKYCITY Welcome Room
? Time Trial – 6 Laps Maximum or 10 minute pod-time (whatever comes first)
? Fastest Lap Recorded for Qualifying
? Circuit: Brands Hatch Indy
? Car: Ginetta GT4

NZ Championship Format:

? 8 Weeks of Esports Racing Action
? 2 Tracks will be selected each week
? Grid positions will be determined pre-race in a time trial

Prize Pool:

1st: $5000 NZD
2nd: $3000 NZD
3rd: $2000 NZD