Introducing the GR Cup eSports League: Where Virtual Racing Meets Real-World Precision

Introducing the GR Cup eSports League: Where Virtual Racing Meets Real-World Precision

The Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) GR Cup eSports League is here and ready to take to the virtual track. Designed to mirror the intensity and excitement of the real-life Toyota GR Cup Series championship, this league promises an exhilarating experience for sim racers.

It’s time to gear up, sharpen your skills, and push your limits in the TGRNA GR Cup eSports League Whether you're a veteran sim racer or new to the scene, this is your chance to experience the thrill of competitive virtual racing at its finest. 

About the League

Managed and operated by SRO Motorsports Group America, the TGRNA GR Cup eSports League stands as the official sim racing league for TGRNA hosted on iRacing. This series meticulously recreates the atmosphere of the real-life Toyota GR Cup, allowing sim racers to immerse themselves by getting behind the wheel of identical GR86 Cup Cars. 40 of the top sim racers (aged 14 and over) will virtually go head-to-head at the seven iconic tracks that the GR Cup Series travels to throughout the United States, while competing for $10,000 in purse and prizes. 

League Schedule

The league will follow a similar schedule outline to the real-life SRO Motorsports America calendar, with seven rounds taking place across a selection of America’s most prestigious tracks.

March 30: Sonoma Raceway

April 27: Sebring International Raceway

May 11: Circuit of The Americas

July 13: VIRginia International Raceway

August 10: Road America

August 31: Barber Motorsports Park

September 21: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

League Structure 

The TGRNA GR Cup eSports League is structured in a way that is designed to curate a fair, exciting, and highly competitive experience.

Qualifying will take place from March 11th to 18th via iRacings’ Time Attack feature, providing drivers with a week-long opportunity to set their fastest laps. The Time Attack will feature Sonoma Raceway and Circuit of the Americas – drivers must log laps at both circuits via the official TGRNA GR Cup eSports League Time Attack in order to qualify. A driver’s top time from each track will be added together resulting in a running leaderboard. The top 40 drivers will receive an invitation to partake in the TGRNA GR Cup eSports League.

On each race day, a 30-minute practice session will allow drivers to familiarize themselves with the track and fine-tune their strategies ahead of the qualifying session. Following practice, drivers will engage in a 15-minute official qualifying session to set the grid positions for the upcoming race.

Each race is a duration of 60 minutes, with drivers facing off in an opportunity to put their skills and endurance to the test as they battle for victory. Broadcast live on the GT World YouTube channel and SRO Motorsports Twitch, fans can tune in and witness every thrilling moment as it unfolds. 

Livery Requirements

To ensure consistency and professionalism, all participating drivers must adhere to specific livery requirements as specified in the 2024 Toyota GR Cup brand guidelines for decal requirements. All liveries must be submitted via Trading Paints and Google Drive in .tga file format along with a screenshot, with approval from series officials being required for all liveries. It must be noted that competing brands to Toyota GR Cup partners are not permitted.

Prizes 

Per Race

            1st - $300/race

            2nd - $200/race

            3rd - $100/race

            4th - $50/race

            5th - $50/race

            6th - $50/race

            7th - $50/race

            8th - $50/race

Season Championship

            1st - $2,500

            2nd - $1,500

            3rd - $1,000

Connect with us!

Stay up to date with all the latest GR Cup Series and GR Cup eSports League news online at grcupseries.com, by liking us on Facebook (officialgrcup) and following along on Instagram (@officialgrcup).

For inquiries, please join the official SRO Motorsports America Discord server - https://discord.com/invite/VZVRQdJSkG and use the #ask-an-admin channel to open a ticket.