Earlier this month, Formula E announced a competition which would ultimately have its pros taking on 10 of the world’s fastest virtual drivers in an eRace worth $1 million in cash.
A recent update from the FIA-sanctioned organization now reveals how the total purse will be divvied up amongst participants, and those skilled enough to make the final field can breathe a sigh of relief: all 30 joes and pros will walk away with at least $20,000 in prize money.
The three-month ‘Road to Vegas’ showdown invites gamers the world over to compete for a chance to take on the entire grid of Formula E racers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2017. Touted by a Formula E media release as the “richest prize fund in motor racing eSports history,” the driver to claim the checkered flag first will be awarded $200,000.
Here is a complete breakdown of the ‘Road to Vegas’ winnings:
- Pole – $25,000
- Fastest Lap – $10,000
- 1st – $200,000
- 2nd – $100,000
- 3rd – $50,000
- 4th – $42,500
- 5th – $35,000
- 6th – $32,500
- 7th – $30,000
- 8th – $27,500
- 9th – $25,000
- 10th – $22,500
- 11-30th – $20,000
All ‘Road to Vegas’ activities will be hosted on Image Space Incorporated’s PC racing title rFactor 2 and requires entrants to have commercial wheel and pedal setups. Qualifying begins Oct. 7, 2016 and follows the 2015-2016 Formula E schedule, picking up at Long Beach.
For a detailed look at rules and entry requirements, visit roadtovegas.cloudsport.club.
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Jesus, that’s a good prize, especially compared to the Forza thing recently.
I mean $20k for finishing dead-last? :O
Any GTP’ers going to enter?
I’m sure a great many of them will be there. There are quite a few uber aliens lurking here.
In fact I see one below here already.
And you, JP?
Unfortunately I am from the planet Earth.
I meant ‘will you try?’
Assumed you weren’t an alien ;)
Don’t have RF2.
I can’t find it anywhere. Under what game will this take place?
All ‘Road to Vegas’ activities will be hosted on Image Space Incorporated’s PC racing title rFactor 2 and requires entrants to have commercial wheel and pedal setups.
@DestenDeath. Dude, where have you been? Been trying to get a hold of you. We’re putting together a MASSIVE FGT League/Season. Pm me whenever you get a chance :-)
I know what I’ll be working on this fall/winter! Gamer to racer to gamer?! I guess things really do come full circle.
Sounds pretty interesting! Good luck to those who (can and do) accomplish the top!
Wow!