The Racing Club goes to Monaco this week - multiple times, and throughout the ages! Indy 500 fans will also find something to their liking - here's what's coming up from May 19 to 26.
It is Indy 500 week, and our Racing Club is starting to feel the hype for the real event. Naturally, this means that we are going to the Brickyard ourselves - and you can, too. Join our OT 500 (km) event in rFactor 2 on Friday for that high-speed thrill!
The best part: It is entirely free - no Premium membership needed for this race. And it will even be streamed live - what's not to like? We are looking forward to seeing you on the iconic 2.5-mile oval!
The Racing Club also has another classic firmly in its focus: The Monaco Grand Prix.
If you always wanted to tackle the streets of Monte Carlo online, but in a friendly environment, this is your week. rFactor 2 kicks things off with their 2024mula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on Monday night, followed by a historic edition of the race in Assetto Corsa on Tuesday - channel your inner Jim Clark in the Lotus Type 25 at the 1966 version of Monaco!
Or you can take an easier, modern car to the circuit for an anachronistic spectacle, as the weekly FWD vs. RWD battle continues at the same track on Wednesday. Still want more Monaco? How about modern Formula 3 cars at the 1988 rendition of Monaco on Thursday? Both events also take place in AC. And finally, there is some fun to be had in a Lada VFTS at the 1966 circuit in rF2 on Thursday as well.
Sprinkled in between lay an LMP2 contest at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday (AC) and an all-American race featuring the newly-released Ford Mustang GT3 at the Indianapolis road course in Assetto Corsa Competizione on Monday.
And for those who are not too fond of circuit racing, particularly around the streets of a certain municipality on the Azure Coast, the Rally Club is here to help. Turning things down a little, the H2 class goes for a chill drive in Chile until the clock strikes midnight when Monday turns into Tuesday. As usual, more EA Sports WRC events are to follow throughout the week, so be sure to check back after the Chile contest!
There is a bit more to it though, of course. The Racing Club hosts events throughout the week in the following simulations:
Racing Club events are open to Premium Members only. However, there are occasional 'Rookie Weeks' or non-Premium Member events to allow everyone to try the Club. To keep track on what events are happening during the week, keep an eye on this post, which will be updated weekly.
Do not be afraid to ask for help if you need it, either! The Club regulars are a helpful bunch, so even online newcomers should feel comofortable in no time and even learn a thing or two.
There are Racing Club rules, of course. They include certain on-track behavior that is expected of participants, like how to handle incidents and racing around other cars. You can find the full Racing Club rules list here.
The Racing Club often features interesting combinations, like a multiclass race with Clios facing Ginettas. Image: @Interslice
Come race time, you will receive the server password. Simply show up, join the party on the OverTake Discord server and go racing - have fun, and see you on track!
Which Racing Club events are you looking to enter this week? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
It is Indy 500 week, and our Racing Club is starting to feel the hype for the real event. Naturally, this means that we are going to the Brickyard ourselves - and you can, too. Join our OT 500 (km) event in rFactor 2 on Friday for that high-speed thrill!
The best part: It is entirely free - no Premium membership needed for this race. And it will even be streamed live - what's not to like? We are looking forward to seeing you on the iconic 2.5-mile oval!
The Racing Club also has another classic firmly in its focus: The Monaco Grand Prix.
If you always wanted to tackle the streets of Monte Carlo online, but in a friendly environment, this is your week. rFactor 2 kicks things off with their 2024mula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on Monday night, followed by a historic edition of the race in Assetto Corsa on Tuesday - channel your inner Jim Clark in the Lotus Type 25 at the 1966 version of Monaco!
Or you can take an easier, modern car to the circuit for an anachronistic spectacle, as the weekly FWD vs. RWD battle continues at the same track on Wednesday. Still want more Monaco? How about modern Formula 3 cars at the 1988 rendition of Monaco on Thursday? Both events also take place in AC. And finally, there is some fun to be had in a Lada VFTS at the 1966 circuit in rF2 on Thursday as well.
Sprinkled in between lay an LMP2 contest at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday (AC) and an all-American race featuring the newly-released Ford Mustang GT3 at the Indianapolis road course in Assetto Corsa Competizione on Monday.
And for those who are not too fond of circuit racing, particularly around the streets of a certain municipality on the Azure Coast, the Rally Club is here to help. Turning things down a little, the H2 class goes for a chill drive in Chile until the clock strikes midnight when Monday turns into Tuesday. As usual, more EA Sports WRC events are to follow throughout the week, so be sure to check back after the Chile contest!
| Date | Time | Sim | Event |
| May 19 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | LMP2 @ Spa-Francorchamps |
| May 20 | 18:00 UTC | rFactor 2 | 2024mula 1 Monaco Grand Prix |
| May 20 | 19:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa Competizione | Mustang GT3 @ Indianapolis |
| May 17 - 21 | ends 00:00 UTC | EA Sports WRC | A Chill Chilean Drive - H2 FWD @ Chile |
| May 21 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | Lotus Type 25 @ Monaco 1966 |
| May 22 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | FWD vs. RWD @ Monaco 1966 |
| May 23 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | Q2 F3 Summer Championshop - Rd. 2 @ Monaco 1988 |
| May 23 | 19:00 UTC | rFactor 2 | Lada VFTS @ Monaco 1966 |
| May 24 | 18:00 UTC | rFactor 2 | IndyCar OT 500 (km) - free for non-premium members! |
What is the Racing Club?
As we recently merged our websites, the OverTake community that had not been around on RaceDepartment before, we felt it might be useful to explain what the Racing Club actually is. Simply put, it is just what the name implies - a club to go racing in.There is a bit more to it though, of course. The Racing Club hosts events throughout the week in the following simulations:
- Assetto Corsa
- Assetto Corsa Competizione
- Automobilista 2
- EA Sports WRC
- RaceRoom (currently inactive)
- rFactor 2
Racing Club events are open to Premium Members only. However, there are occasional 'Rookie Weeks' or non-Premium Member events to allow everyone to try the Club. To keep track on what events are happening during the week, keep an eye on this post, which will be updated weekly.
Just Good, Clean Racing
If you are hesitant about online racing, the Racing Club is nothing to be afraid of. The contrary, actually: It is not about competitive racing and who wins in the end, but rather about having a good time on track - with good, clean racing. This is the core element of the Racing Club.Do not be afraid to ask for help if you need it, either! The Club regulars are a helpful bunch, so even online newcomers should feel comofortable in no time and even learn a thing or two.
There are Racing Club rules, of course. They include certain on-track behavior that is expected of participants, like how to handle incidents and racing around other cars. You can find the full Racing Club rules list here.
The Racing Club often features interesting combinations, like a multiclass race with Clios facing Ginettas. Image: @Interslice
How To Sign Up
Getting up and running for Club races is easy. As a Premium Member, simply head to the Racing Club forum, find the thread of the event you want to participate in, and state your intent to be on the grid. The Club staff member who organizes the event will add you to the list of drivers then. Note that you will need to have your real name added to your user profile in order to race, as part of the Club rules. Your username does not need to be changed, though.Come race time, you will receive the server password. Simply show up, join the party on the OverTake Discord server and go racing - have fun, and see you on track!
Which Racing Club events are you looking to enter this week? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
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