As April turns into May, the Racing Club for Premium OverTake members welcomes races in AC, ACC, AMS2 and rFactor 2 - here is what is in store over the next week.
A special Racing Club event using the official IndyCar vehicle within rFactor 2 at Michigan Superspeedway next Friday - the 100 laps is open to entry for all Premium members, as this will be will livestreamed too boot.
Meanwhile, it is round eight of the BTCC-inspired Assetto Corsa championship, and the iconic Alfa Romeo Tipo 33s will be at Grobnik. The diminutive MX-5/Abart/Swift series heads to London, and the Formula 3 championship has its sixth race, this time in a virtual Germany.
Another rFactor 2 race will be held for retro-racing enthusiasts, with 1979 Formula 1 around the Red Bull Ring's progenitor - the Österreichring.
For those racing on Assetto Corsa Competizione, next up are two GT2-class sprint races (with a reversed grid, no less) at Watkins Glen.
For rally enthusiasts, the EA SPORTS WRC Rally Club is running H2 RWD classics at "Oceania" (aka New Zealand) between 26th and 30th April.
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:
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!
A special Racing Club event using the official IndyCar vehicle within rFactor 2 at Michigan Superspeedway next Friday - the 100 laps is open to entry for all Premium members, as this will be will livestreamed too boot.
Meanwhile, it is round eight of the BTCC-inspired Assetto Corsa championship, and the iconic Alfa Romeo Tipo 33s will be at Grobnik. The diminutive MX-5/Abart/Swift series heads to London, and the Formula 3 championship has its sixth race, this time in a virtual Germany.
Another rFactor 2 race will be held for retro-racing enthusiasts, with 1979 Formula 1 around the Red Bull Ring's progenitor - the Österreichring.
For those racing on Assetto Corsa Competizione, next up are two GT2-class sprint races (with a reversed grid, no less) at Watkins Glen.
For rally enthusiasts, the EA SPORTS WRC Rally Club is running H2 RWD classics at "Oceania" (aka New Zealand) between 26th and 30th April.
| Date | Time | Sim | Event |
| Apr. 28 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | BTCC Round 8 @ Brands Hatch Indy |
| Apr. 29 | 19:00 UTC | ACC | 2 x GT2 sprint races with reverse grid @ Watkins Glen |
| Apr. 29 | 18:00 UTC | rFactor 2 | F1 1979 @ Österreichring |
| Apr. 30 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT 12 @ Grobnik |
| May. 1 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | Mazda MX5/Abarth500/Suzuki Swift@London Redux |
| May. 2 | 18:00 UTC | Assetto Corsa | Q1 F3 Championship German GP at Hockenheim, Rd 6 |
| May. 2 | 18:00 UTC | AMS2 | Caterham Supersport @ VIR South |
| May. 3 | 18:00 UTC | rFactor 2 | Indycar @ Michigan Superspeedway - LIVESTREAM |
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
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!
