As the iRacing community gears up for an adrenaline-fueled start to the 2024 special events calendar, the iRacing ROAR returns as a solo endurance event, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Daytona 24. This online sim racing spectacle unfolds over the weekend of January 12-14, featuring a captivating 2.4-hour showdown at the iconic Daytona International Speedway. With a diverse lineup of LMP3, GT4s, and Touring Cars, this single-driver event promises to be a thrilling prelude to the main event scheduled for the following weekend.
Event Schedule:
The iRacing Roar unfolds across multiple time slots to accommodate global participants, offering a dynamic schedule for competitors to choose from:
- Timeslot #1: Friday 22:00 GMT
- Timeslot #2: Saturday 07:00 GMT
- Timeslot #3: Saturday 12:00 GMT
- Timeslot #4: Saturday 16:00 GMT
- Timeslot #5: Sunday 00:00 GMT
Race Details:
Track: Daytona International Speedway – Road
License: D 4.0 Road
Sim Date (Time of Day Setting): January 21, 2024
Sim Start Time (Time of Day Setting): 1:00 PM
Session:
- Warmup: 30 Minutes
- Qualifying: 8 min/ 2 laps
- Race: 2.4 hours (144 minutes)
Weather: Dynamic
Sky: Dynamic
Qualifying: Attached
Splits By: iRating
Team Event: No
Drive Through Limit: 20 incidents and every 10 incidents after
DQ Limit: None
Field Size: 50
Cars, Classes, and BOP:
The iRacing Roar 2024 showcases a diverse field of cars, each meticulously modeled for an authentic racing experience:
- LMP3: Ligier JS P320
- GT4 Class: Aston Martin Vantage GT4: -1% Fuel Capacity
- GT4 Class: BMW M4 GT4: -1% Fuel Capacity
- GT4 Class: McLaren 570S GT4
- GT4 Class: Mercedes-AMG GT4: -.5% Power, -2% Fuel Capacity
- GT4 Class: Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR: -2% Fuel Capacity
- Touring Car: Audi RS 3 LMS: -.5% Power
- Touring Car: Honda Civic Type R: -1% Fuel Capacity
- Touring Car: Hyundai Elantra N TC
- Touring Car: Hyundai Veloster N TC
Balance of Performance (BOP) adjustments will be applied a week prior to the event, with the possibility of further adjustments on the Wednesday leading up to the race.
The iRacing Roar 2024 promises an exhilarating weekend of solo endurance racing, allowing participants to fine-tune their skills and strategies before the main event, the Daytona 24, kicks off the following weekend. With a diverse field of cars, dynamic weather conditions, and meticulous attention to detail, iRacing continues to raise the bar for virtual motorsports, delivering an unmatched experience for racing enthusiasts around the globe. Get ready to roar into action and pave the way for an unforgettable season of online sim racing.
