A massive turnout with over 400 drivers immersing themselves in the thrilling experience of the sim racing world and a staggering 81 drivers opted to take on the challenge of the qualifiers. In a riveting display of skill and determination, Anton Mifsud and Maya Laferla emerged triumphant, claiming the coveted titles in the male and female categories. In a surprising turn of events, Anton Mifsud, in his first-ever serious competition and maiden participation in Playcon, displayed extraordinary talent. Mifsud engaged in intense battles with Aaron Debattista, demonstrating his determination to secure the top spot. The male race witnessed a podium dominated by exceptional racers, with the top 3 positions claimed by Mifsud, Aaron Debattista, and Shaun Zarb. Each racer exhibited outstanding skills, making it a fiercely contested event. On the female front, the top 3 positions were secured by Maya Laferla, Raisa Psaila, and Amy Caruana. These talented racers demonstrated prowess, strategic racing, and remarkable sportsmanship throughout the competition. The tournament not only showcased the prowess of Anton Mifsud and Maya Laferla but also highlighted the competitive spirit and skill of all racers involved. Their victories not only solidify their names in the local sim racing history but also add another thrilling chapter to WPR's storied legacy of hosting unparalleled top-tier racing events. A €1000 prize pool was split between the Male and Female categories and received goodie bags, thanks to WPR's supporters, Enemed. These contributions further enhanced the overall experience for all participants, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event. Well done to everyone for making Playcon 2023 a standout event in the local sim racing scene. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit have truly made again this tournament memorable.
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We're back again at Playcon with more speed, more skill, and the best in racing! Here's what participants and specators can look forward to: 🏆 Tournament: Our time attack challenge is set to ignite the tracks again! Drivers will go full throttle through a limited time at the Redbull Ring National layout. The top 20 male and female will be selected to proceed to the tournament on Sunday 3rd December. The car will be announced on the day to keep it fair as possible for those who cannot practice at home. 🎮 Experiences to Look Out For: Dive into the fast lane with our VR Racing Experience. It's as real as it gets! Virtual drifting demos. Challenge yourself on our developed Maltese virtual tracks: La Reve Karting Track and Mtahleb Hill Climb €1000 prize pool up for grabs for the tournament and goodie bags by Enemed for the other challenges. There is no registration to participate, just visit our stand on Saturday and join the queue. Visit the event page for more information. https://wpr.gg/events/wpr-at-playcon-2023/
Read MoreJoffert had been quick throughout the event, topping the practice session and taking pole during qualifying. However, a mistake on the opening lap on cold tires dumped him down to 7th position, leaving Ryan Carabott and Dean Vella to battle for the lead. Vella, however, had more pace and overtook Carabott within a handful of laps. Further down the field, Joffert provided all the entertainment, recovering from 7th to 4th within the first 5 minutes of racing. Before long he worked his way up to Andrea Rizzo in 3rd and dove down the inside of turn 1 to reclaim his podium spot. He did not stay in 3rd for very long though, as he used his pace advantage to scythe past Carabott and begin hunting down Dean Vella for the lead. To his credit, Vella defended valiantly from Joffert. Unfortunately, a slow pitstop for Vella drained the 5 second gap he built in the early stage of the race and brought Joffert close enough to challenge. After 10 minutes of trying to get within DRS, Joffert finally made a move stick at turn 3, before pulling a decent gap to Vella. That was not the end of the story, however, as Vella kept his head down and slowly worked his way to within a second of Joffert, giving him a second chance at the victory. He tried three different overtakes but made two crucial mistakes that stunted his progress and gave Joffert enough of a gap to retain the lead until the flag. Joffert, after a dismal start, won the race by barely a second ahead of Vella, with Carabott quietly holding on to the final podium position.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that we were selected to host the Malta National Online Qualifiers in collaboration with the Malta Esports Association for the Monaco Sim Racing World Cup. The top 2 Maltese drivers will be selected to compete during the European regional international qualifiers. If the drivers qualify they will be heading to Monaco to compete in the World Finals, representing the Maltese National Esports Team. The qualifiers race is eligible to Maltese only aged 16 and over. The participants need to own Assetto Corsa on PC including having a steering wheel and pedals. Registration is free. The qualifiers race will be held on the 14th of July 2022. Depending on the number of participants we may have multiple races and a final race. The Tatuus FA01 and Red Bull Ring will be the selection of car and track for the qualifiers race. The event will be broadcasted live on TVM Sport, ESTV, Motorsport.tv and our streaming platforms. Michele Magro, President of the Malta Esports Association said in a statement ”The Malta Esports Association remains committed to create opportunities for Maltese esports enthusiasts to make it to the big stage in esports, this time in the sim racing genre. Thanks to our membership with the International Esports Federation, we are able to give the Maltese champions the opportunity to attempt to qualify towards the Sim Racing World Cup, which is being held in Monaco, thanks to the Monaco Esports Federation. In just 2022, this is the fifth esports discipline and the seventh international opportunity for players to represent the Maltese National Esports Team abroad. I would like to personally thank World Pro Racing for organizing the National qualifier for this event, and also to the GamingMalta Foundation for their support.”
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