Over 50 and looking to race online? Well I am proud to introduce Club50 on simracing.gp
Here is founder Paul Valesco to take you through how it all came about.
If you would like to join Club50 please join the Discord server first - https://discord.gg/rtW3X6TDT9
More information:
Founder Paul Valesco:
Sim Racing as an esports has its roots in the late nineties, since then it has been a modest growth curve, until 2020. COVID-19 triggered the biggest boom in gaming acreoss the board, lockdwon means plenty time for the hobby or esport, depending on where you are on the fence.
Meanwhile a generation of sim racers from the ninties and earlier have aged, thos that were in their 20s, 30s and 40s in those days are now seniors pushing 50 and beyond. New bllod, means a lot more faster guys and an altered sporting ethos that may not align with the older generation.
Hence as esports matures, sim racing in particular, the creation of a seniors division of racing series provides a boost for older drivers wanting to drive against their peers just like in most other sports: tennis, running, soccer, golf etc. The time is now to establish seniors divisions in all sim racing platforms, with Club 50 set up to do so through simracing.gp hosting portal and Race Department's Club Racing gateway.Sim Racing as an esports has its roots in the late nineties, since then it has been a modest growth curve, until 2020. COVID-19 triggered the biggest boom in gaming acreoss the board, lockdwon means plenty time for the hobby or esport, depending on where you are on the fence.
Meanwhile a generation of sim racers from the ninties and earlier have aged, thos that were in their 20s, 30s and 40s in those days are now seniors pushing 50 and beyond. New bllod, means a lot more faster guys and an altered sporting ethos that may not align with the older generation.
Hence as esports matures, sim racing in particular, the creation of a seniors division of racing series provides a boost for older drivers wanting to drive against their peers just like in most other sports: tennis, running, soccer, golf etc. The time is now to establish seniors divisions in all sim racing platforms, with Club 50 set up to do so through simracing.gp hosting portal and Race Department's Club Racing gateway.
Co-Founder Steve Worrell:
I started my own simracing community around April and it has gone on to do quite well, but something I noticed was the drivers over the age of 50 weren't sticking around. This was because the level of competition was quite high and the atmosphere in the group was on the quite tense.
I recognised the need to provide a community specifically catering for the more mature racers. Thankfully I met Paul and we both shared the vision to provide such a community and thus, Club50 was born. I still have a few years to go before I can race in Club50 but I am absolutely committed to delivering a great experience for our drivers in the meantime.
Here is founder Paul Valesco to take you through how it all came about.
If you would like to join Club50 please join the Discord server first - https://discord.gg/rtW3X6TDT9
More information:
Founder Paul Valesco:
Sim Racing as an esports has its roots in the late nineties, since then it has been a modest growth curve, until 2020. COVID-19 triggered the biggest boom in gaming acreoss the board, lockdwon means plenty time for the hobby or esport, depending on where you are on the fence.
Meanwhile a generation of sim racers from the ninties and earlier have aged, thos that were in their 20s, 30s and 40s in those days are now seniors pushing 50 and beyond. New bllod, means a lot more faster guys and an altered sporting ethos that may not align with the older generation.
Hence as esports matures, sim racing in particular, the creation of a seniors division of racing series provides a boost for older drivers wanting to drive against their peers just like in most other sports: tennis, running, soccer, golf etc. The time is now to establish seniors divisions in all sim racing platforms, with Club 50 set up to do so through simracing.gp hosting portal and Race Department's Club Racing gateway.Sim Racing as an esports has its roots in the late nineties, since then it has been a modest growth curve, until 2020. COVID-19 triggered the biggest boom in gaming acreoss the board, lockdwon means plenty time for the hobby or esport, depending on where you are on the fence.
Meanwhile a generation of sim racers from the ninties and earlier have aged, thos that were in their 20s, 30s and 40s in those days are now seniors pushing 50 and beyond. New bllod, means a lot more faster guys and an altered sporting ethos that may not align with the older generation.
Hence as esports matures, sim racing in particular, the creation of a seniors division of racing series provides a boost for older drivers wanting to drive against their peers just like in most other sports: tennis, running, soccer, golf etc. The time is now to establish seniors divisions in all sim racing platforms, with Club 50 set up to do so through simracing.gp hosting portal and Race Department's Club Racing gateway.
Co-Founder Steve Worrell:
I started my own simracing community around April and it has gone on to do quite well, but something I noticed was the drivers over the age of 50 weren't sticking around. This was because the level of competition was quite high and the atmosphere in the group was on the quite tense.
I recognised the need to provide a community specifically catering for the more mature racers. Thankfully I met Paul and we both shared the vision to provide such a community and thus, Club50 was born. I still have a few years to go before I can race in Club50 but I am absolutely committed to delivering a great experience for our drivers in the meantime.
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