OVERVIEW
Welcome to the inaugural British University Sim Racing Series. This unique championship is organised by students for students.
Motorsport UK is working with Nottingham Trent University, Confetti X, British University Sim Racing and National Student Esports to bring the first sim racing championship dedicated to students from Motorsport UK.
Not only are all 30 drivers university students but the entire team running the championship from, graphics, championship organisation, stewarding and presenting are all students as well.
One of the most exciting elements to this championship is that the championships are presented LIVE from the Confetti X venue in Nottingham bringing a whole new dimension to sim racing.
INFORMATION
| Round | Date | Circuit |
| Heat One | 12th March | TBC |
| Heat Two | 19th March | TBC |
| Heat Three | 26th March | TBC |
| Grand Finals | 16th April | TBC |
Entry information
- All drivers must be current/active British University student
- All drivers must hold a paid Motorsport UK Esports Membership (£27.99 for 12 months) - Info and sign up here - https://esports.motorsportuk.org/membership/
- There is no additional entry fee for this event
Championship Overview
- Total Drivers: 30
- Championship Structure: 6 Competitive Rounds + Grand Final
- Championship Types:
- Drivers’ Championship
- Teams’ Championship
Season Calendar Format
- Weeks 1–3: Championship Rounds
- Week 4: Break Week (No Racing)
- Week 5: Break Week (No Racing)
- Week 6 (16th April): Grand Finals
Race Format
- Regular Championship Rounds
- 3 x 20-minute races per round
- Points awarded in each race
- Points accumulate toward overall standings
Grand Final Format (Week 6 – 16th April)
- All qualified drivers’ points reset to 0
- 6 Races contested during Finals Week
- Points awarded for each race
- Highest total points across the 6 races determines:
- Drivers’ Champion
- Teams’ Champion
Round timetable
- Practice - 7:00pm GMT
- Qualifying - 8:00pm GMT - (Lone Qualifying, 3 Laps, 10 Minutes)
- Race One Start - 8:15pm GMT
- Race Two - 8:40pm GMT
- Race Three - 9:05pm GMT
There are no driver classes for this championship - all 30 drivers are racing against each other
Details
- All Rounds broadcast LIVE on RaceSpot TV - presented from Confetti X
- Post race stewarding
- Standing starts
- FIXED setups
- x1 Fast Repair per race in all races
- Organised through by SimGrid
- Strict qualifying in game scrutineering
- Forecasted Weather - rain possible
- No reverse grids
- 1 point for fastest lap in each race
A full Rule Book will be issued to all competing drivers.
PRIZES
We are pleased to be able to offer the top three drivers in the championship a pair of tickets to see the world famous British Touring Car Championship at a round of their choice during the 2026 season.
PARTNERS
