Motorsport Gaming US LLC (“Motorsport Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether, or when, the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the proposed offering. Motorsport Games has applied to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MSGM.”

Canaccord Genuity LLC and The Benchmark Company, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the proposed offering.

The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to this offering, when available, may be obtained by contacting Canaccord Genuity LLC, 99 High Street, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, Attn: Syndicate Department, or by e-mail at prospectus@cgf.com.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC, but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Motorsport Gaming US LLC

Motorsport Games, a Motorsport Network company, combines innovative and engaging video games with exciting esports competitions and content for racing fans and gamers around the globe. The Company is the officially licensed video game developer and publisher for iconic motorsport racing series such as NASCAR and the British Touring Car Championship (“BTCC”) and an award-winning esports partner of choice for NASCAR, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula E, BTCC and the FIA World Rallycross Championship, among others.

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The new Winter Heat Series, run on NASCAR Heat 5, got off to a great start both on and off the track with the first event, the Movember 50, raising over $16,000 for Movember.

In total the drivers raised over $11,000 for Movember, the leading global men’s health charity with a mission to change the face of men’s health. Motorsport Games, who develops and publishes the NASCAR Heat video game franchise and operates the esport, pledged a further $5,000 to the charity taking the total raised to a stunning $16,116.

“We’re thrilled to be able to team up with eNASCAR for the Winter Heat Series to help Movember change the face of men’s health. The Movember 50 really demonstrates the power of this incredible community and to see the participants come together for this cause was a real honor. Funds raised will help fund some of the world’s most game-changing projects in mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer, ultimately helping men live happier, healthier and longer lives. Thank you to all who got involved on the action” said Tom D’Souza, Global Innovation Manager for Movember.

“To raise over $16,000 in just a few weeks goes to show the power of the NASCAR Heat and gaming community, and their eagerness and motivation to give back and make a difference in the world,” said Jay Pennell, General Manager of the eNASCAR Heat Pro League. “This has been a cause that I have enjoyed being a part of for the last seven years, so to connect the Movember Foundation with our avid community of gamers and have them get so competitive about fundraising efforts was amazing to see.”

Created by Motorsport Games, the Winter Heat Series is the opportunity for NASCAR Heat 5 gamers to compete against eNASCAR Heat Pro League teams and drivers for the chance at a $47,000 prize pool over four events spanning four months.

The series’ first event took place on Sunday, November 22 at virtual Dover International Speedway. Partnering with the Movember Foundation, Motorsport Games challenged all participants in the event to raise funds and awareness for men’s health through the Movember Foundation.

Each of the competitors set out on their own fundraising efforts, which was used to set the starting grid for the Movember 50.

Prior to the race, Thomas Cohick raised the most money, beating fellow racer Joey Stone by just $1 with a total of $1,215 raised. Joey went on to record the highest overall total with $1,222. There was great camaraderie throughout with some of the drivers that failed to advance out of open qualifiers continuing to raise funds for the team.

On the track, the racing was thrilling from the drop of the green flag. The races on both PlayStation and Xbox featured tight battles for the lead, multiple incidents that brought out caution flags and exciting fights for the win.

Chip Ganassi Gaming’s Maxwell Castro took the win on the PlayStation side, with Chase Williamson and Wood Brothers Gaming’s Cody Giles rounding out the top three and advancing to the finale in February.

On the Xbox side, 11-time eNASCAR Heat Pro League winner Justin Brooks of JTG Daugherty Throttlers took home the chequered flag, with Season 2 eNHPL champion Daniel Buttafouco and Chip Ganassi Gaming’s Luis Zaiter finishing second and third, respectively. All three are now locked into the series finale.

The next event of the Winter Heat Series on NASCAR Heat 5 is the Holiday 60 at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, December 20. Participants are now able to register at winter.nascarheat.com, with open qualifiers scheduled from December 7 – 10.

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Motorsport Games, the developer and publisher of the NASCAR Heat video game franchise, has today been named as a key partner for young racing sensation Gavan Boschele, who races in the 600cc Micro Sprint series. The multi-year agreement will see Motorsport Games branding on the car and team assets, as well as opening further opportunities for Gavan in the sim racing and esports world.

“It is a great pleasure to announce that Motorsport Games is going to be working with Gavan Boschele and his team as a long-term partner,” said George Holmquist, VP of Marketing for Motorsport Games. “Gavan has undeniable talent and we cannot wait to play a role in his rise to the top of motorsport. Like Motorsport Games, Gavan sits perfectly at the intersection of real world motorsport and sim racing, and we see him as a perfect ambassador for our company, games and esports. We wish him every success and have no doubts that this will be a fruitful partnership.”

Since Gavan’s parents Kris and Natalie first buckled him into a race car at age three, he has earned over 23 championships and 300 wins. Gavan has improved at a rapid pace, being moved up to the 600cc micro sprints in 2020 as a development driver for Kevin Swindell and the Swindell Speedlab team and brand. On top of that, Boschele is now the youngest Team DRYDENE national driver at only 12 years of age.

“Today is a very exciting day for me. The chance to work with a cool brand like Motorsport Games is an unbelievable opportunity for me going forward. Its belief in me and what we can do both on and off the racetrack is very humbling and exciting. I’m incredibly thankful and appreciative for this opportunity, and I’m going to continue to work very hard to make them proud,” said Gavan.

Echoing his son’s passion, Kris Boschele added, “This is a really special day for both Gavan and our family. I’m so proud of all the hard work he’s put in to receive this opportunity. The Motorsport Games commitment makes a powerful statement about their enthusiasm for Gavan, our program and the overall direction of racing. It’s an unbelievably great fit on many levels, that all of us are thrilled to launch what will be a long and special partnership.”

Part of the Motorsport Network, Motorsport Games is dedicated to combining video game development with esports to deliver exciting, innovative experiences people will play, watch and engage with. The company develops and publishes console, PC and mobile video games, including the NASCAR Heat franchise, Officially Licensed by NASCAR. Motorsport Games is the esports partner of choice for many of the world’s leading motorsport rights holders, including NASCAR, Formula E, Le Mans and the FIA World Rallycross Championship and others. For more information about Motorsport Games, visit www.motorsportgames.com.

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The 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual attracted some of the biggest names in motorsport and a huge global audience. The unprecedented success of the esports event has now been recognised by the Leaders Sports Awards, winning the Live Experience trophy. 

Motorsport Games, who operated the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual in partnership with the ACO and the FIA World Endurance Championship, joins Tottenham Hotspur, AC Milan, Bose/NFL and Ascot Racecourse as category winners. Full details can be found here. 

With the postponement of the real world Le Mans endurance race in June the decision was made to take the event online. Motorsport Games, the ACO and FIA WEC set to work creating the most ambitious esports race ever held in just five weeks. 

This unique event saw the worlds of professional racing and esports combine as each team of four had to include at least two professional drivers. Top motorsport and esports teams involved included: Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, Aston Martin, Williams, Team Redline and Rebellion Racing while the driving line-up was also unsurpassed, including Charles Leclerc, Juan Pablo Montoya, Landon Norris, Jensen Button, Sébastien Buemi and many more. 

The event has set a record by viewership of an esports race. Global TV distribution included EuroSport, Sky Sports, ESPN, REV, J Sport and Supersport. The total TV and OTT viewership was over 14.2M and online streaming over 8.6m. The event also generated the most hours watched in comparison to any other sim racing event with 1,418,235 across Twitch, YouTube and Facebook. 

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Pro and Pro-Am Teams to battle for combined $150,000 prize pool

PRESS RELEASE, 4^th September (10am UK): Motorsport Games, the FIA World Endurance Championship and the ACO have today unveiled the epic week of racing that will form the new Super Final of the Le Mans Esports Series as Pro and Pro-Am teams race for a share of a $150,000 prize pool. Following the announcement that this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race will now be held behind closed doors, the Esports Series finals will now take place online in the week building up to the real-world race between Tuesday 15^th to Friday 18^th September with four nights of stunning racing ahead.

The 2020 Le Mans Esports Series Super Final follows the incredible success of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual in June and last year’s final, which was won by Veloce Esports just hours before the real race took to the grid.

Teams from around the world will compete on Forza Motorsport 7, on the Xbox One family of devices, in the 2020 final. They will take place over four nights that reflect the history of the iconic endurance race. Each night will feature four hours of exhilarating racing with two one-hour sprint races and a two-hour endurance race. The two teams with the lowest points, in both the Pro and Pro-Am categories, at the end of every night will be eliminated until we go into the Super Final on Friday 18^th September where the top three teams will fight it out for the title.

Gérard Neveu, CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans Esports Series said: “Anyone who witnessed the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual in June will know that great e-racing can take place anywhere in the world, and that the world’s best sim racers can produce exciting and captivating racing no matter where they are.  Of course, we wish that we could all be together at Le Mans this June, but this is an extra-ordinary year and we will look forward instead to seeing everyone involved in the Le Mans Esports Series on site for Season 3’s finale in June 2021.” 

Ben Rossiter-Turner, Head of Esports for Motorsport Games commented: “Obviously we are all disappointed to not actually be at Le Mans this year but as the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual proved, earlier this year, we are going to make the best of the situation. This promises to be four nights of fantastic racing that will include all the hallmarks of Le Mans such as history, endurance, skill and of course teamwork. Motorsport Games is delighted to be working with our friends at the FIA World Endurance Championship to make this a stunning event.”

Qualification for the Le Mans Esport Series finals began back in November 2019 and since then seven professional teams (Red Bull Racing Esports, Lazarus Racing, Total Performance Racing, Fast Racers Forza, Solar Vision Racing, RYZE Motorsport and Williams Esports) have earned a place in the final line up where they will be joined by wildcard entrants Veloce Esports, the reigning champions, and Wolves of Dawn – a selection of top esports drivers from teams who did not make the final. The Pro-Am teams will be randomly drafted from players who have qualified at events or through the Rivals system in Forza Motorsport 7

The schedule of events for the 2020 Le Mans Esport Series Super Final will be:

Tue 15^th Sept: Segment 1: Pre 1970s

Wed 16^th Sept: Segment 2 – 70s & 80s

Thurs 17^th Sept: Segment 3 – 90s & 00s

Fri 18^th Sept: Segment 4 – 2010s

Super Final week will be broadcast live on Motorsport.tv and streamed live on the Le Mans Esport Series Twitch, Facebook and YouTube accounts. For more information and for the full rules and regulations for the Super Final visit www.lemansesports.com

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Features 59 paint schemes and 3 new Challenges

August 26, 2020: The second NASCAR Heat 5 Content Pack will be released on August 27^th containing 59 new paint schemes and 3 in-game Challenges. Included within the game’s Season Pass or available separately, priced at $12.99, the new Content Pack will be available for NASCAR Heat 5 players on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and on PC via Steam.

The following paint schemes are included in the August Content Pack:

NASCAR CUP SERIES:

NASCAR Xfinity Series: 

NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series:

Developed by 704Games and published by Motorsport Games, NASCAR Heat 5, is officially licensed by NASCAR. Featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series and Xtreme Dirt Series this is the ultimate stockcar racing video game experience. Race on 34 authentic tracks across the country in single player, two-player split screen, and online multiplayer for up to 40 racers.

To stay up to date with the latest news about NASCAR Heat follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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Rallycross champion will win a test drive in QEV electric rallycross car Online Qualification begins 25^th August in game

PRESS RELEASE, 18^th August (10am UK): Codemasters (AIM: CDM) and Motorsport Games have today announced that the second season of the popular DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series will begin on Tuesday 25^th August with the first qualification rounds going live in-game. The season will culminate in a live showpiece final at the Autosport International Show at the Birmingham NEC on 16^th January 2021 where 12 drivers will race for a share of $20,000 prize pool – double the amount from the first season. It has also been announced that the winner of the rallycross championship will earn a test drive in the QEV electric rallycross car that will power the new FIA eRX2 Championship.

The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series follows the success of the first season alongside the incredibly entertaining World RX Esports Series which attracted over 1.24 million live views. Once again, the World Series will have separate championships for rally and rallycross, each with its own $10,000 prize pool.

All players who take part in any of the qualifiers will receive the Ford Fiesta R5 MKII as a free DiRT Rally 2.0 in-game vehicle. Designed as a replacement for its hugely successful predecessor, the Ford Fiesta R5 MKII, is built by M-sport and uses the latest ST-Line body shell. The car also features a new engine and chassis, alongside a notably aggressive anti-lag system. The Fiesta R5 MKII will become available to all qualifying participants at the beginning of October.

Ross Gowing, Game Director of DiRT Rally 2.0 at Codemasters said: “The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series surpassed our expectations. We knew there was an appetite, but we didn’t expect the vast level of participation and engagement.  Now we get to do it all over again with a bigger event and even more prize money. We are also delighted to reward players with the in-game Ford Fiesta R5 and hope this is an added incentive for players of all levels to get involved.”

Ben Rossiter-Turner, Head of Esports Motorsport Games commented: “We are delighted to extend our relationship with Codemasters to deliver the second season of the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series. The response from the drivers, viewers and community to the first season and the World RX Esports Series has been overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to delivering an even bigger and better experience this time around, all finishing with a special showcase at Autosport International. We have very exciting plans.”

Pere Gonzalez, Project Manager for the new FIA eRX2 Championship, said: “We are very excited to be partnering with Codemasters and Motorsport Games for the forthcoming DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series. The interest in esports has exploded in recent months, in particular amongst younger participants and fans, and we see a lot of synergies between this demographic and the new FIA eRX2 Championship, which is right at the forefront of rallycross’ electrification. We have witnessed in other disciplines how gamers have the potential and ability to transition into real-life racers, and we look forward to following the competition’s second season as it unfolds and to helping the eventual winner to put their skills to the test in real life.”

Available to all DiRT Rally 2.0 players on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices and Windows PC (via Steam), players can register a time by navigating to the World Championship tab in the main menu of the game and then selecting Qualifiers.

The DiRT Rally World Series has been divided into three qualifying stages, each consisting of three events. The fastest time on each event from each platform will earn a place in the Qualifying Final. In rally these winners will be joined the three fastest runners up, based cumulative times and in rallycross it will be the two fastest cumulative runners up. The top two in each Qualifying Final will earn a place in the Semi Final before the live Final at Autosport International in January 2021.

Here is a schedule of the events and races:

Rally:

Round 1 – New Zealand

25 Aug        Elsthorpe Sprint Forward              R2

01 Sep        Waimarama Sprint Forward         Group A

08 Sep        Ocean Beach Sprint Forward        H2 RWD

26 Sep        Qualifying Final 1 (Live Streamed)

Round 2 – Spain

29 Sep        Centenera                                      R5

06 Oct        Ascenso por valle el Gualet           Rally GT

13 Oct        Viñedos Dardenyà                         H2 FWD

31 Oct        Qualifying Final 2 (Live Streamed)

Round 3 – Australia

03 Nov        Noorinbee Ridge Descent             H1 FWD

10 Nov        Taylor Farm Sprint                         R5

17 Nov        Yambulla Mountain Ascent           H3 RWD

05 Dec        Qualifying Final 3 (Live Streamed)

19 Dec        Semi Final (Live Streamed)

16-17 Jan    Final (Live at Autosport International)

Rallycross

Round 1

25 Aug        Holjes                                            RX Supercars

01 Sep        Hell                                                RX2

08 Sep        Lohéac                                           Super 1600

26 Sep        Qualifying Final 1 (Live Streamed)

Round 2

29 Sep        Barcelona                                      RX2

06 Oct        Montalegre                                   RX Supercars

13 Oct        Hell                                                Super 1600

31 Oct        Qualifying Final 2 (Live Streamed)

Round 3

03 Nov        Lohéac                                           RX Supercars

10 Nov        Holjes                                            RX2

17 Nov        Barcelona                                      Super 1600

05 Dec        Qualifying Final 3 (Live Streamed)

19 Dec        Semi Final (Live Streamed)

16-17 Jan    Final (Live at Autosport International)

You will be able to follow the progress of the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series on the @DiRTGame social media channels and on motorsport.tv.

About Motorsports Games:

Motorsport Games, a Motorsport Network company, is dedicated to virtual racing. Our mission is to combine video game development with esports to deliver exciting, innovative experiences people will play, watch and engage with. We develop and publish console, PC and mobile video games, including the NASCAR Heat franchise, Officially Licensed by NASCAR. Motorsport Games is the esports partner of choice for many of the world’s leading motorsport rights holders, including NASCAR, Formula E, Le Mans and the FIA World Rallycross Championship and others.

For more information about Motorsport Games visit: www.motorsportgames.com

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An epic night of online racing will decide the driver and team champions on August 19th

Drivers and teams race for $200,000 prize pool

The eNASCAR Heat Pro League (eNHPL) Season 2 will come to an epic conclusion on Wednesday, August 19^th as both the drivers and teams championship will be decided in one night of intense esports competition. There is a total of $70,000 on the line in the eNHPL Championship Finale for the competitors, with the ultimate driver champion taking home $30,000.

The full grid of 28 eNHPL drivers will take the flag using ASUS gaming PCs and Fanatec steering wheels for three back-to-back races that will determine the destination of the championships.

Originally planned to be held as an in-person live event, the outbreak of COVID-19 has dictated that the eNHPL Championship Finale will now be held online with all of the drivers racing on the PC version of the newly released NASCAR Heat 5, the video game officially licensed by NASCAR. This marks the first time in series history that all drivers will be competing on the same platform in the same race.

ASUS has been named as the official gaming hardware of eNASCAR and will provide each of the drivers with ASUS ROG Strix G15CK PC, ASUS ROG Strix PG248 monitor and ASUS ROG Strix GO 2.4 headset for the championship showdown.

Speaking about the new partnership with the eNHPL, Gary Key, Senior Director of Marketing at ASUS commented: “The eNASCAR Heat Pro League is leading the charge in bringing an unparalleled esports experience to race fans and motorsports professionals alike in this thrilling conclusion of the championship series. As the official gaming hardware partner for eNASCAR, ASUS is excited to expand its longstanding gaming legacy by supporting passionate racing fans, talent and dedicated esports communities with the tools they need to compete at their best and win.”

The drivers will also be using the Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel, officially licensed by NASCAR, which elevates the driving experience to the next level with its realistic 350 mm diameter.

Thomas Jackermeier, CEO of Fanatec, said: “The eNASCAR Heat Pro League has shown us that no matter what is going on in the world, competitive racing can still continue and prosper. We’re proud to work with Motorsport Games and their community of NASCAR fans, bringing one of the most intense racing series to the global esports stage, culminating in the Championship Finale race later this month. Fanatec will continue to support the series with our NASCAR-licensed products for many years to come.”

The eNASCAR Heat Pro League, a collaboration between Motorsport Games, the Race Teams Alliance and NASCAR, gives esports racers the chance to drive for one of 14 official eNHPL teams.

“It’s been a thrill to watch the eNASCAR Heat Pro League grow in its second season and the championship race will mark a key milestone for the series,” said Tim Clark, NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer. “Having all 28 eNHPL drivers on track at the same time will deliver a unique and competitive environment that wouldn’t be possible without ASUS’s incredible products and partnership.”

The eNHPL Championship Finale will be broadcast live online via motorsport.tv, the NASCAR Heat Facebook and Twitch accounts, eNASCAR.com, as well as taped delayed on MAVTV in the USA and on REV TV in Canada. 

Heading into the finale, eight drivers have the chance to claim the individual eNHPL championship while the team’s title is still wide open. There will be three races on the night, each with a full grid of 28 drivers. The two lowest-finishing Driver’s Championship contenders will be eliminated from the running at the end of each race, meaning that the final shoot out will be between the four fastest drivers to advance through the first two events. Meanwhile the Team’s Championship will be determined by points scored across the entire season.

Season 2 began in January with draft qualifying where the teams closely monitored the drivers to make their selection for the year. Once the draft was complete, three segments of three races were held with the top finisher on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One earning a place in the Championship Finale. Two further places were then secured via the Wild Card race.

The drivers competing for the Championship will be:

• Justin Brooks, JTG Daugherty Throttlers
• Daniel Buttafuoco, Germain Gaming
• Maxwell Castro, Chip Ganassi Gaming
• Slade Gravitt, Wood Brothers Gaming
• Brandyn Gritton, Stewart-Haas eSports
• Josh Harbin, Leavine Family Gaming
• Josh Parker, Gibbs Gaming
• Brian Tedeschi, Team Penske eSports

The current eNHPL Team standings:

1. Germain Gaming – 625

2. JTG Daugherty Throttlers – 563        

3. Wood Brothers Gaming – 551

4. Stewart-Haas eSports – 522

5. Chip Ganassi Gaming – 508 

6. Team Penske eSports – 481        

7. Gibbs Gaming – 474

8. Petty eSports – 457

9. Leavine Family Gaming – 454

10.  RCR eSports – 448

11. Roush Fenway Gaming – 441

12. Hendrick Motorsports GC – 437

13. JR Motorsports – 395

14. GoFas Gaming – 384

NASCAR Heat 5 is available now on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and on PC via Steam. The game delivers the ultimate NASCAR video game experience, with 34 authentic tracks across the country in single player, two-player split screen, and online multiplayer for up to 40 racers.

To stay up to date with the latest news about NASCAR Heat follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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Dedicated BTCC game, developed by Motorsport Games, scheduled for 2022

July 29, 2020: Motorsport Games, the video game developer and publisher dedicated to the integration of racing game development and esports, has today announced that it has secured a multi-year license to create the official video game and associated esport for the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). One of the highest profile and most beloved racing championships in the world, the BTCC has a rich history in video games and its renaissance in the virtual world will begin with the development of a new dedicated game, scheduled for 2022.

The new BTCC game will be developed by the team at Motorsport Games for new generation consoles, as well as PC, using market leading technology with an option to also develop a mobile version.

Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, said: “Finally, I’m proud to say that the huge demand from the BTCC and TOCA game fans is being answered. Just like the original BTCC/TOCA game, this will be a dedicated BTCC game featuring all the cars, all the teams, all the drivers and all the circuits – not merely some elements partially incorporated into an existing game.

“It is hugely important to me, our teams, drivers and fans that any new BTCC game reflected exactly what everyone loves about our championship; the incredibly close non-stop action, intense competition and great enjoyment. I’ve no doubt that Motorsport Games will deliver exactly that.”

Stephen Hood, President of Motorsport Games, commented: “This partnership is a clear signal of the enormous trust that the BTCC has placed in Motorsport Games. Our team demonstrated real enthusiasm for the project from day one, and our ambitions were immediately aligned. The opportunity is clear for all to see and we look forward to deploying the significant and proven capabilities of our esports, game development and media teams to return this series back to the forefront of gaming.”

On the new prospect of the new BTCC game, Motorsport Games’ Creative Director, Paul Coleman, said: “There is a clear demand and appetite for a new touring car game, and we are delighted that we are going to make that a reality. Many of the staff in our studio have fond memories of the TOCA game series and my first job in the games industry was actually working on TOCA Race Driver 2 as a QA Tester. We have some exciting plans that we cannot wait to reveal.”

The British Touring Car Championship joins Motorsport Games’ roster of products which also includes the NASCAR Heat video game franchises and esports, such as 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual, eNASCAR Heat Pro League, World Rallycross Esports Series, ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge, #NotTheGP series and the Le Mans Esports Series.

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First DLC Pack to include over 50 additional paint schemes and three new challenges

July 29, 2020: Developer 704Games and publisher Motorsport Games have announced that the first DLC Update for NASCAR Heat 5, officially licensed by NASCAR, will be available to purchase from July 30^th. The Content Pack, which is included in the Season Pass and priced at $12.99 for all non-Season Pass players, includes 41 NASCAR Cup Series paint schemes, 10 NASCAR Xfinity Series schemes and three new in-game challenges.

The following paint schemes are included in the DLC Pack:

NASCAR Cup Series: Alex Bowman (Axalta), Alex Bowman (Cincinnati), Aric Almirola (Pure Farmland), Austin Dillon (Keep America Beautiful), Brad Keselowski (Alliance Parts), Chad Finchum (Smithbuilt), Chase Elliott (Hooters), Chase Elliott (Mountain Dew Zero), Chase Elliott (Unifirst), Chris Buescher (Sunny D), Christopher Bell (Procore), Clint Bowyer (Blue Def), Cole Custer (Haas Tooling), Corey LaJoie (Drydene), Corey LaJoie (Pala Casino), Daniel Suarez (Commscope), Denny Hamlin (FedEx Freight), Denny Hamlin (FedEx Ground), Erik Jones (Craftsman), Erik Jones (Sports Clips), Erik Jones (Stanley), J.H. Nemecheck (Berrys Bulletts), J.H. Nemecheck (FAS), Joey Gase (Donate Life), Joey Logano (AAA SoCal), Kevin Harvick (Jimmy Johns), Kurt Busch (Gear Wrench), Kyle Busch (Fudge Brownie), Kyle Busch (Snickers White), Martin Truex Jr. (SiriusXM), Michael McDowell (FR8 Auctions), Ryan Blaney (Advance Auto), Ryan Blaney (Pennzoil/Menards), Ryan Newman (Koch), Ryan Preece (Velveeta), Timmy Hill (Roof Claim), Tyler Reddick (Alsco), Tyler Reddick (I Am Second), Tyler Reddick (Tame the Beast), William Byron (Color of the Year) and William Byron (Hertz).

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Anthony Alfredo (Anderson’s Maple Syrup), Austin Cindric (Odyssey Battery), Brandon Jones (Toyota Service Centers), Brandon Jones (Turtle Wax/Menards), Chase Briscoe (Highpoint), Daniel Hemric (Southpoint), Joe Graf Jr. (Bucked Up Energy), Noah Gragson (Nationwide Children’s), Tommy Joe Martins (Skyview) and Vinnie Miller (Koolbox)

NASCAR Heat 5 is available now on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and on PC via Steam. The game delivers the ultimate NASCAR video game experience, with 34 authentic tracks across the country in single player, two-player split screen, and online multiplayer for up to 40 racers.

To stay up to date with the latest news about NASCAR Heat follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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Reigning FIA World Rallycross champion Timmy Hansen claims esports title against drivers including Charles Leclerc, Shane van Gisbergen and Hayden Paddon

PRESS RELEASE, Friday 24^th July (10am UK): The first ever World Rallycross Esports Series attracted over 1.24 million live views over the six events that saw reigning FIA World Rallycross Champion, Timmy Hansen, extend his domination of the sport by claiming the esports crown. A three-way partnership between Motorsport Games, Codemasters and the FIA World Rallycross Championship, the World Rallycross Esports Series attracted a number of world class drivers from various motorsport disciplines including Formula 1’s Charles Leclerc, Shane van Gisbergen from Australian Supercars and rally driver Hayden Paddon as well as a host of World RX regulars.

Run using DiRT Rally 2.0 from Codemasters, which includes the official FIA World Rallycross Championship cars, circuits and drivers, the Esport Series was operated by Motorsport Games. The series was designed to help provide entertainment to the fans of motorsport during the period of postponement for real world motorsport.

The six-race World Rallycross Esports Series saw over 5.4 million minutes of content consumed online with the broadcasts also appearing on linear channels including BT Sports, Ziggo, Supersport and Match TV featuring commentary and analysis from Andrew Coley and Neil Cole.

Paul Bellamy, Senior Vice President of Motorsports Events at IMG, the promoter of the FIA World Rallycross Championship, said: “The World RX Esports Series has been a great way to engage fans, and maintain the profile of the FIA World Rallycross Championship during this time. The esports environment has also provided the arena for our drivers to race while there has been no real-world events, as well as the opportunity for a wide range of other rally and race drivers – including Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc – to experience the excitement of rallycross. It was great to see the friendly competition between them, and the way in which FIA World Rallycross Champion Timmy Hansen proved his mastery of the sport in both virtual and real worlds by winning the Esports Series.

Paul continued: “Working together with Motorsport Games and DiRT Rally 2.0 creator Codemasters has provided a platform on which we were able to deliver two invitational events and the four-round World RX Esports Series to a substantial and engaged audience, and we hope to build on this experience and grow our esports offerings in the future.”

Ben Rossiter-Turner, Esports Director for Motorsport Games, commented: “We have always felt that rallycross is perfect for esports. The quickfire, short races provide constant entertainment that is incredibly engaging. The viewing statistic for the World Rallycross Esports Series back this up, as does the feedback we have received from the fans and drivers.

“Motorsport Games has cemented its position as the esports partner of choice for motorsports rights holders and we look forward to continuing to work with our friends at the FIA World Rallycross Championship and Codemasters to create more exciting events and championships in the future.”

Ross Gowing, Game Director of DiRT Rally 2.0 at Codemasters said: “DiRT Rally 2.0 has provided fans with edge-of-your-seat competitive rallycross competition at a time when the sport was on hold. We’ve been blown away with the success of the series. It’s testament to all parties for quickly coming together to provide a tournament of such quality with an incredible driver line-up.”

In addition to the World Rallycross Esports Series, Motorsport Games also operated the recent 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual and Race of Champions Virtual, as well as the ongoing eNASCAR Heat Pro League, the DiRT World Series and Le Mans Esports Series.

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Burlington ON, Canada (July 15th, 2020) — REV TV Canada, Canada’s Own Motorsports Network, is pleased to announce the eNASCAR Heat Pro League (“eNHPL“)—produced by Motorsport Games a global leader in videogame development for esports—will debut on REV TV Canada starting Monday July 20^th  at 7:30 PM ET, airing highlights and interviews from the first two rounds at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway and Watkins Glen International.

“With success, REV TV Canada has aired Road to Indy, Mazda MX5 Cup, the Virtual 24 hours of Le Mans and the Virtual 2020 Race of Champions and the eNASCAR Heat Pro League is a welcome addition to our commitment to bring new racing content to our loyal viewers during this unique time” said Mike Garrow President of REV TV Canada. “It has been an honour to once again work with Motorsport Games who have been at the forefront in delivering innovative and compelling content.”

With a twelve (12) race season, along with the wild card race and the Championship finals, and $200,000 in prize money on the line, fans will see some of the very best pro-gamers representing prominent NASCAR race teams, including Hendrick Motorsports GC, Team Penske eSports, and Gibbs Gaming, to name just a few in the 2020 Season. Dmitry Kozko, CEO, Motorsport Games, said: “The eNASCAR Heat Pro League continues to gain momentum and grow its audience with an increasing number of fans tuning in to watch some incredible racing. This new agreement with REV TV will enable the league to reach an even wider audience and speaks to the quality of the show the Motorsport Games provides on NASCAR Heat. We look forward to an exciting close to the season.”

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NASCAR HEAT 5®GOLD EDITION OUT NOW ON PLAYSTATION ®4, XBOX ONE, & STEAM 

The officially licensed NASCAR video game experience is back with the motorsport’s top drivers, tracks and more, playable everywhere July 10 

July 7, 2020: Developer 704Games and publisher Motorsport Games have officially released the Gold Edition of NASCAR Heat 5 today on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and on PC via Steam for $69.99. The Gold Edition provides players with tons of exclusive content featuring NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart, the NASCAR Heat 5 Season Pass (containing four DLC packs), and in-game cash to kick-start your team. The game’s Standard Edition will be available on Friday, July 10, for $49.99. 

NASCAR Heat 5 delivers the ultimate NASCAR video game experience, with 34 authentic tracks across the country in single player, two-player split screen, and online multiplayer for up to 40 racers. Along with cover star Chase Elliott, NASCAR Heat 5 includes all the official teams, cars and drivers from the NASCAR Cup Series, as well as the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, and Xtreme Dirt Series. 

New to NASCAR Heat 5 are several gameplay additions and enhancements, as well as the franchise’s deepest Career Mode ever, with improved statistics and more customization choices than ever before. The game also adds online challenges and a new Testing Mode, letting you perfect your setup for each track. 

The NASCAR Heat video game franchise powers the first-ever NASCAR esports league on consoles, the eNASCAR Heat Pro League. The league features 28 of the best players representing real-life NASCAR teams like Hendrick Motorsports GC, Team Penske eSports, Gibbs Gaming, and more competing for a prize pool of over $200,000.  

Motorsport Games partnered with MAVTV Motorsports Network, the only cable television network in the U.S. dedicated solely to motorsports, to broadcast highlights from the eNASCAR Heat Pro League throughout Season 2, going on now. For more information, visit www.nascarheat.com/enascar-heat-pro-league.  

Also new to the eNASCAR Heat Pro League, Fanatec was recently announced as the official steering wheel partner for the esports championship. The ClubSport Steering Wheel, officially licensed by NASCAR, from Fanatec elevates the driving experience with its realistic 350 mm diameter, sturdy aluminum structure, and genuine Alcantara grip.  

To stay up to date with the latest news about NASCAR Heat follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. 

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• More than 22.8 million views across linear TV and online digital channels
• Over 48.9 million social impressions during race week

The first ever virtual edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, held last weekend on 13-14^th June, has registered massive audience viewing figures and online viewership, breaking previous records for a stand-alone motor racing esports event. 

The event, a joint venture between the ACO, FIA WEC and Motorsport Games, brought together 200 drivers from 37 different countries, racing on 170 simulators worldwide in 50 entries (30 LMP and 20 GTE) on the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures in Le Mans, France.

With the 88^th 24 Hours of Le Mans being postponed until 19-20^th September due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and no track action due until July, it was decided to stage an esports event which brought together the world’s best professional drivers and teams with sim racing’s own elite. The event was won by Rebellion Williams Esport, with the Porsche Esports Team taking victory in the GTE category.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual hit all the right notes in terms of a star-studded grid, a captive and hugely engaged audience worldwide, in part due to current travel restrictions, plus a slick and authoritative, TV special which was centred around the race.

A massive cumulative audience of over 14.2 million enjoyed the 25-hour show in 57 different countries worldwide on mainstream channels such as Eurosport, ESPN, Sky Sports and J-Sports. Online the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual gathered over 8.6 million views across Facebook, YouTube and Twitch. With total social media impressions ofalmost 49 million, itboosts the figures far beyond all previous championship records.

Some key facts and figures:

• 14.2 million TV/OTT audience (source: YouGov Sport)

• 8,669,683 video views across FIA WEC, ACO and MSG Twitch, YouTube and Facebook channels (Source: Hookit)
• 1,418,235 Hours watched across Twitch, YouTube and Facebook (Source: EsportsCharts)
• 147,303 Peak Viewers across Twitch, YouTube and Facebook (Source: EsportsCharts)
• 131.5 million impressions of #LeMans24Virtual generated
• 48,919,403 social media impressions (across FIA WEC, ACO, MSG) for race week alone
• 1.451 million mentions online between 9-16 June 2020 (source: Meltwater) with 3.37 billionestimated potential reach worldwide
• 200 drivers from 37 different nations
• 170 simulators in 30 different countries
• servers (1 main/1 backup) operated by teams in 3 countries for rFactor 2

• 13 million connections on the official Alkamel timing system
• 371 laps completed by the winner, #1 Rebellion Williams Esport
• 25 hours of commentary, with a show broadcast to 57 countries
• 34 VVIP interviews during the show including 3 F1 World Champions, 3 Indycar Champions, 10 WEC and Le Mans Champions, 3 Princes and 1 Princess!
• Organisation team of 130 people including production, sporting, marketing, media and digital, TV, logistics etc

Bringing the excitement and exhilaration of the world’s most famous endurance race to a new generation of fans around the globe, the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual demonstrated the huge growth and potential of esports, as already seen in more modest figures with the Le Mans Esports Series.

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO): “This first edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual was indeed worthy of the Le Mans name, and it perfectly captured all the excitement, tension and magic that is seen in real life at the Circuit de la Sarthe every June. Our congratulations to all the competitors and all the teams who made this incredible event possible.”

Gérard Neveu, CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans Esports Series: “Such an event would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and belief of all our partners, starting with the ACO and Motorsport Games and our competitors plus our commercial partners who allowed us to capitalise on this event and share it on a global basis.  A huge thank you to everyone involved, especially the fans and the organisation team.” 

Dmitry Kozko, CEO of Motorsport Games: “The 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual illustrated just what is possible when the worlds of motorsport and esports meet in perfect synergy. The co-operation, dedication and partnership of everyone involved in the project enabled us to take racing esports to the next level. The biggest teams and drivers in racing and in esports were quick to see the potential of the event and that is reflected in these stunning results.”

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eNASCAR Heat Pro League Returns For Season Two After Successful 2019 Debut  

Series Kicks Off Tonight at Virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway; 

Full Season Streamed on nascarheat.com/live

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 22, 2020) – NASCAR, Race Team Alliance and Motorsport Games announced today the highly anticipated eNASCAR Heat Pro League season two kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway. The series will again be streamed on eNASCAR.com, as well as NASCAR Heat’s Twitch and Facebook. 

“The eNASCAR Heat Pro League debut last year highlighted the significant opportunity for our esports platforms,” said Tim Clark, senior vice president and chief digital officer, NASCAR. “We’re excited about season two, and in the midst of this sport’s hiatus, we’re proud those platforms can help fill that void for our fans.” 

The 2020 season features 14 races at tracks across the NASCAR circuit, including Eldora Speedway, Road America and Iowa Speedway, with gamers showcasing their skills in all three of NASCAR’s national series. The 14-race season is broken up into three four-race segments, with one driver per platform (Xbox One and PlayStation®4) capturing a spot in the Championship race as well as a shot at the $200,000 prize pool. In addition, a final wildcard event at the virtual Daytona International Speedway in July will allow for two more drivers to secure their Championship hopes. 

“eNASCAR Heat Pro League competition helps create yet another opportunity for teams across NASCAR to engage with fans and grow their presence in the evolving esports space,” said Dmitry Kozko, CEO, Motorsport Games. “With an increased prize pool to $200,000 and a new schedule format, competitors and teams have more on the line this season, and the racing is sure to show it.” 

The eNASCAR Heat Pro League will once again offer gamers the opportunity to race for one of 14 NASCAR teams, with all of last year’s teams returning. Prior to the virtual draft on April 8, organizations were required to clear at least one roster spot from last year. Chip Ganassi Gaming, GoFas Gaming and Joe Gibbs Gaming elected to start with fully clean slates. Teams had a pool of 48 gamers to choose from, with the draft order determined by inverse point standings from last season. Draft results and team rosters can be found here. 

The debut season of the eNASCAR Heat Pro League produced over one million live views of its race broadcasts and numerous live events throughout the year, including a live draft at Phoenix Raceway, an in-person race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Championship finale at NASCAR’s Arena 43 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

The eNASCAR Heat Pro League features 28 gamers from 14 teams, each owned and operated by prominent NASCAR race teams. Each team fields two drivers, one racing on Xbox One and the other on PlayStation®4, all competing for a shared championship. The eNASCAR Heat Pro League transitioned to NASCAR Heat 4, the latest game in the NASCAR Heat franchise, last September, prior to the 2019 playoffs.  

For more information on the eNASCAR Heat Pro League and the 2020 season, please visit eNASCAR.com. 

eNHPL Season 2 Regular Schedule

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