Mark your calendars for July 20th, as iRacing hosts its third 24-hour endurance race in 2024! Unlike the multiclass events at the Daytona 24 and Nürburgring 24, this race will feature an entire thrilling GT3 grid of 50 cars.
Event Overview
Inspired by the iconic 24 Hours of Spa, held in Belgium since 1923, this race promises to deliver high-octane action. Here's a quick guide to the event and its media coverage:
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Race Venue: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Endurance Layout
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Start Line: Gantry on the run to Eau Rouge
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License Requirement: D 4.0 Road +
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Sim Date: June 29, 2024
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Sim Start Time: 4:00 PM
Session Schedule
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Registration: Opens 60 minutes before each session
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Warmup: 30 minutes
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Qualifying: 15 minutes / 4 laps
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Race Duration: 24 hours
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Weather and Sky: Dynamic conditions
Race Splits and Broadcast
Splits:
Friday 22:00 GMT
Saturday 7:00 GMT
Saturday 12:00 GMT (Broadcasted Split)Saturday 16:00 GMT
Broadcast:
The split at 12:00 GMT on Saturday will be live-streamed for fans to follow the action. The entire event will be streamed live on RaceSpot and iRacing platforms (YouTube, Twitch and Facebook).
RaceSpot YouTube - RaceSpot Twitch - iRacing YouTube - iRacing Twitch
Team Paint Submission
Teams must submit their paint schemes via the RaceSpot Media website to ensure their skins appear on the broadcast. The submission deadline is Friday, July 19th at 22:00 GMT.
Driver Webcams and Interviews
Teams and drivers are encouraged to share their webcams via Zoom during the race and participate in interviews via TeamSpeak (yes, we still use it!) both during and after the event. The details will shared on our Discord.
Additional Race Information
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Team Event: Teams must declare drivers, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 16 drivers per team.
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Stop and Go Limit: 100 incidents, with additional penalties every 20 incidents thereafter.
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Disqualification Limit: None
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Field Size: 50 cars
Eligible GT3 Cars
- Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3: -2% power, -1% fuel
- BMW M4 GT3: -1% power, -1% fuel
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R: -1.5% power, -2% fuel
- Ferrari 296 GT3: -3.25% power, -2% fuel
- Ford Mustang GT3: -2% fuel
- Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO: -2% power, -1% fuel
- McLaren MP4-12C GT3: -1% power
- Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020: -2% power, -1% fuel
- Porsche 911 GT3 R (992): -1% power
Prepare for a race like no other, where strategy, skill, and endurance will be pushed to the limits on one of the world's most challenging circuits. Whether you're a participant or a fan, this 24-hour spectacle promises to be an unforgettable experience.
