Racing Prodigy, a groundbreaking sports, entertainment, and media property, is partnering with Street Kart Racing to launch the second tournament of season 1 of the Prodigy Racing League (PRL). This collaboration will offer mobile iOS gamers the opportunity to race cars on a real track in the PRL SK Racing X30 Miami Cup. The tournament will commence on Saturday, July 1st, marking the e2Real sports league’s first mobile simulation competition. To support Racing Prodigy’s mission of making motorsports more accessible, Street Kart Racing will make the game free to play throughout the entire tournament.
PRL X30 Miami Cup Qualifiers and Participation
The PRL X30 Miami Cup aims to identify and challenge sim racers with daily qualifiers that will run until July 22nd. The tournament’s objective is to discover racing prodigies from around the world. To be eligible to participate in the PRL X30 Miami Cup, racers must register at www.RacingProdigy.com and be at least 13 years old by the final day of the daily qualifiers.
Partnership with Street Kart Racing
Street Kart Racing is one of four game titles, alongside iRacing, rFactor 2, and RaceRoom, that have joined forces with Racing Prodigy for 12 PRL events taking place until October. Tournament winners and top performers will receive a coveted Prodigy Pass, known as the ‘golden ticket of motorsports.’ The pass grants the opportunity to compete in real Radical SR1 race cars at Prodigy Week. This exclusive event will be held from October 30th to November 1st at Atlanta Motorsports Park. Participants will receive expert instruction on racing technique, fitness, and communication.
PRL iRacing GR86 Cup Open Challenge
The ongoing PRL iRacing GR86 Cup Open Challenge, the first tournament of season 1, will conclude on July 2nd. The tournament has attracted sim racers from more than 65 countries worldwide, including the U.S., Australia, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Guatemala, Lebanon, Nepal, and South Korea, among others. Racing Prodigy’s Twitch channel will broadcast the semi-finals and final on July 1st and July 2nd at 1pm EDT, respectively. The first Prodigy Pass winner will be celebrated during this event.
David Cook, CEO of Racing Prodigy, and Ross Jones of Street Kart Racing Comment
David Cook, the CEO of Racing Prodigy, expressed his enthusiasm for the mobile racers of Street Kart Racing participating in the tournament. He noted that the skills and qualities required to succeed in Street Kart Racing on mobile platforms are highly transferable to real-life racing. Cook emphasized that the PRL aims to make motorsports more accessible by using esports to eliminate financial barriers and level the playing field, enabling millions to pursue their dreams.
Ross Jones, Co-Founder of Fat Cigar Productions LTD and representative of Street Kart Racing, expressed delight in partnering with Racing Prodigy. He highlighted the opportunity provided to mobile sim racers, equipped only with an iPhone, to train and compete in real-world racing. Jones mentioned that the collaboration between Street Kart Racing and Racing Prodigy offers talented individuals the chance to pursue their dreams of becoming professional racing drivers.
Future Plans: Prodigy Week and Real-World Racing Series
Following the conclusion of the first Prodigy Week, Racing Prodigy plans to host a second Prodigy Week in early 2024. During this event, an additional 35 Prodigy Pass winners will be selected, creating a pool of 50 of the world’s most talented drivers. These drivers will be eligible for selection by PRL teams through a drafting process. The plan is for the drafted drivers to receive paid contracts to compete in PRL’s first real-world racing series, which is scheduled to launch in the United States in 2024.
Racing Prodigy is determined to revolutionize the world of motorsports by leveraging the power of esports and mobile gaming to make racing more accessible to a wider audience. With its innovative approach and partnerships with game developers like Street Kart Racing, Racing Prodigy is paving the way for aspiring racers to showcase their skills and pursue their dreams in both virtual and real-world racing arenas. As the Prodigy Racing League continues to grow and expand, it promises to provide thrilling competitions and opportunities for the next generation of racing prodigies.
