Simbin and Eurosport Announce V-WTCC

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Posted on March 21st, 2008 in RACE07

Simbin and Eurosport have formed a partnership to bring interested sim racers the V-WTCC (Virtual World Touring Car Championship). The newly designed championship is meant to combine the best of the real life WTCC races and RACE07 online and on site.

All present and future RACE07 owners will be able to access the V-WTCC registration via the game menu and pre-qualify themselves for the five semi-finals held on site at various WTCC rounds. The quickest drivers will meet at the Grand Finale at the WTCC round in Monza. The V-WTCC events will also be featured on Eurosport as part of the youth-oriented “Buzz” programme.

More info on this exciting championship will be available shortly….

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