iRacing
With almost all sporting events canceled since March, many fans were left wondering when their favorite teams would be back in action. Professional racecar drivers, however, found a temporary solution. They teamed up with iRacing, a popular online racing simulator, to stage a series of virtual races and competitions, featuring some of NASCAR, Indy, and Formula 1’s biggest stars.
Source: Chasse Elliott
Many of the races were broadcast on television, drawing in millions of viewers and leading to a 50% increase in iRacing subscriptions. The lockdown has to lead to a boom in esports around the world, with many professional athletes taking part. Some sporting events, including NASCAR, have since resumed without fans in attendance.
Source: Denny Hamlin
Editor: May Thu Myint
