Virtual Motorsports goes back into Open Wheel Series territory on Forza Motorsport 5, with the IndyCar Series 2. Racing wheel to wheel at breakneck speed is what IndyCar is all about in any of the four Dallara DW12 models in the game. This series will now move to the US Timeslot and will see racers battle in their American open wheel machines with simulation damage and all assists open and go wheel to wheel with the different skilled drivers from all across the world.
Racing on Forza Motorsport 5 on Mondays at 19:00 CDT / 01:00 BST / 11:00 AEST, the series will feature iconic racing circuits from around the world, starting at the iconic American racetrack Indianapolis Grand Prix circuit, before moving onto Long Beach Full Circuit. Race 3 will take the participants to Belgium for the largest circuit in the calendar, Spa Modern Circuit before going to Spain for the iconic Catalunya Grand Prix. The second half of the Series takes us to Sebring Full Circuit, before the final leg in the US begins with Race 6 at Road Atlanta Full Circuit followed by the trademark Indianapolis Speedway for Race 7. Finally, the Series will end with another iconic circuit, the Nurburgring GP Circuit circuit.
Series 2 will feature 4 championships to contest, with all drivers being entered into at least 2. All drivers will participate in the Drivers Championship but away from this, they will also do battle in either the Teams or Privateers Championship, depending on their entry situation. Finally, the Rookie’s Championship will exist for all drivers new to this Series, who did not compete in IndyCar Series 1.
Working alongside Turn 10, the series is officially sponsored and will feature DLC and in-game credits to be won by the drivers. Those skilled, or lucky enough to finish in the top 10 of the Drivers Championship will earn themselves a share of the credits available. The top 5 Privateer’s and Teams will also win a share as well as one lucky participant selected at random in the top10 overall will win a Forza 5 DLC Code of his choice.
Series 2 of IndyCar event will begin on Monday 15th September with the series finale on the 3rd October. 8 rounds of racing these unique open wheel racecars will bring excitement, superspeed thrills and incredible G-Forces! Bring on the speed!
If you want to get involved or learn more, follow this link to the Virtual Motorsports IndyCar Series 2 section!