Overclockers UK Racing Championship
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Starting on the 3rd October and spanning over the course of a 10 month period, Overclockers UK will be holding a virtual racing championship competition, partnering with PalmerSport.
Taking advantage of cutting-edge hardware and the latest advancements in videogame technology, Overclockers UK will be utilizing the HTC Vive Virtual Reality Headset in-combination with videogame motorsports simulator – Project Cars – blurring the lines between virtual world and real-world racing. Taking a no-holds-barred approach to authentic realism, the game will not feature any driving aids, assistance maneuvers, nor guides nor tips of any form. This will be the definitive simulator racing experience, bringing the virtual driving experience one step closer to real-world motorsports.
Initial qualifying rounds will take place at the Overclockers UK VR Showroom with the fastest lap times being recorded for those who wish to enter the competition. Where the event becomes a great deal more interesting isn't just down to the the aspect of virtual reality. As stated previously, Overclockers UK will be embracing PalmerSport. What does this mean? – – Those who make it past the first qualifying rounds will be provided with the opportunity to compete in REAL cars, continuing to race for the fastest lap times taking place at the Bedford Autodrome Stadium. – The JP L-M, Formula 3000, Ariel Atom, Caterham pursuit...the track is yours for the taking!
As the competition will take place over the course (no pun intended) over 10 months, the dates and locations can be found below in the full schedule.
Full Competition Schedule:
Venue: OcUK VR Showroom followed by Bedford Autodrome (PalmerSport)
Venue: OcUK VR Showroom followed by Bedford Autodrome (PalmerSport)
Venue: OcUK VR Showroom followed by Bedford Autodrome (PalmerSport)
OcUK Racing Championship - Grande Finale - Real World Racing
Date: July 2017
Venue: Bedford Autodrome (PalmerSport)
In order to compete in the competition, racers will be required to book a time slot
Enter Here: http://ocuk.simplybook.me/sheduler/manage/event/3/...
More info can be found here:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lp/overclockers-uk-...
Taking advantage of cutting-edge hardware and the latest advancements in videogame technology, Overclockers UK will be utilizing the HTC Vive Virtual Reality Headset in-combination with videogame motorsports simulator – Project Cars – blurring the lines between virtual world and real-world racing. Taking a no-holds-barred approach to authentic realism, the game will not feature any driving aids, assistance maneuvers, nor guides nor tips of any form. This will be the definitive simulator racing experience, bringing the virtual driving experience one step closer to real-world motorsports.
Initial qualifying rounds will take place at the Overclockers UK VR Showroom with the fastest lap times being recorded for those who wish to enter the competition. Where the event becomes a great deal more interesting isn't just down to the the aspect of virtual reality. As stated previously, Overclockers UK will be embracing PalmerSport. What does this mean? – – Those who make it past the first qualifying rounds will be provided with the opportunity to compete in REAL cars, continuing to race for the fastest lap times taking place at the Bedford Autodrome Stadium. – The JP L-M, Formula 3000, Ariel Atom, Caterham pursuit...the track is yours for the taking!
As the competition will take place over the course (no pun intended) over 10 months, the dates and locations can be found below in the full schedule.
Full Competition Schedule:
- Qualifying Period 1 / Real World Racing Round 1
Venue: OcUK VR Showroom followed by Bedford Autodrome (PalmerSport)
- Qualifying Period 2 / Real World Racing Round 2
Venue: OcUK VR Showroom followed by Bedford Autodrome (PalmerSport)
- Qualifying Period 3 / Real World Racing Round 3
Venue: OcUK VR Showroom followed by Bedford Autodrome (PalmerSport)
OcUK Racing Championship - Grande Finale - Real World Racing
Date: July 2017
Venue: Bedford Autodrome (PalmerSport)
In order to compete in the competition, racers will be required to book a time slot
Enter Here: http://ocuk.simplybook.me/sheduler/manage/event/3/...
- Terms & Conditions:
More info can be found here:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lp/overclockers-uk-...
Foliage said:
Is this going to be on twitch?
Unfortunately this isn't going to be on twitch, but it is certainly something we could look in to. Though the stream would be during the day when people are doing the driving!Edited by Foliage on Friday 14th October 15:28
born2bslow said:
Is it only one go per person or can I try again?
What is the current top time?
We are limiting this to 1 booking per person per day, however you can keep coming back on different days as many times as you like. Though we do ask that you be courteous as there are others who want a go!What is the current top time?
Also, the current fastest time is yours, 1:37:712
Overclockers UK said:
Foliage said:
Is this going to be on twitch?
Unfortunately this isn't going to be on twitch, but it is certainly something we could look in to. Though the stream would be during the day when people are doing the driving!Edited by Foliage on Friday 14th October 15:28
Overclockers UK said:
Also, the current fastest time is yours, 1:37:712
Ooooh get me, I thought Id got a low 1:37 tbh, but I was pretty happy as a first crack. I'm still coming back again as I think I can do better 
I think to get the same conditions, it's a solo offline 10 lap race, no opponents, rolling start, but can you tell me whether fuel usage and tyre wear are switched off?
born2bslow said:
Ooooh get me, I thought Id got a low 1:37 tbh, but I was pretty happy as a first crack. I'm still coming back again as I think I can do better
I think to get the same conditions, it's a solo offline 10 lap race, no opponents, rolling start, but can you tell me whether fuel usage and tyre wear are switched off?
Tyre wear and fuel usage are indeed switch off!I think to get the same conditions, it's a solo offline 10 lap race, no opponents, rolling start, but can you tell me whether fuel usage and tyre wear are switched off?
Hi guys!
We have starting rolling out deals early and will be putting more live everyday in the run up to Black Friday!
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Get them before they go!
We have starting rolling out deals early and will be putting more live everyday in the run up to Black Friday!
Check them out here: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/black-friday-deals
Get them before they go!
Hi everyone!
So, these are the official times, and invite emails we go out today!
1)RJ/Aero Rich - 1:36:772
2)AL - 1:36:824
3)EB - 1:37:341
4)SU - 1:37:508
5)SA/Born2BSlow - 1:37:588
6)EC/Paradigm - 1:37:709.
EC beats his previous best of 1:37:9, and beats the racer just behind by 0.03 seconds! Congrats guys! You will all be invited to drive THIS weekend at PalmerSport!!!!!!
Full details of start times etc will be in your invite emails, which i will send out around lunch time.
You will have one guest/spectator pass, so you can bring someone and they will be fully catered for!
So, these are the official times, and invite emails we go out today!
1)RJ/Aero Rich - 1:36:772
2)AL - 1:36:824
3)EB - 1:37:341
4)SU - 1:37:508
5)SA/Born2BSlow - 1:37:588
6)EC/Paradigm - 1:37:709.
EC beats his previous best of 1:37:9, and beats the racer just behind by 0.03 seconds! Congrats guys! You will all be invited to drive THIS weekend at PalmerSport!!!!!!
Full details of start times etc will be in your invite emails, which i will send out around lunch time.
You will have one guest/spectator pass, so you can bring someone and they will be fully catered for!
tommunster10 said:
Am i reading it correct that only 6 people entered this?
No. More than 6 entered the first qualifier at overclockers HQ, but only the top6 went through to the Bedford round of the qualifiers, which is why the top 6 are listed.Go for it, it's a freaking awesome day at Palmersports. The guys who didn't make it through round 2 are all going back for another go.
Edited by born2bslow on Wednesday 4th January 12:49
Hi guys,
Sorry I haven't kept this thread as alive as I wanted to.
Current top 5:
J Garner - 1:29.618
M Thornton - 1:30.014
J Mills - 1:30.356
R Jackson (Aero Rich) - 1:31.132
C Thompson - 1:31.546
Keep practising! We may be coming to a city near you soon, with a 4 date UK tour scheduled in the coming weeks.
Track is good old Donny GP, with the car remaining the same OcUK liveried Megane V6! Settings are as before in terms of TC, ABS, damage and tyre wear.
Sorry I haven't kept this thread as alive as I wanted to.
Current top 5:
J Garner - 1:29.618
M Thornton - 1:30.014
J Mills - 1:30.356
R Jackson (Aero Rich) - 1:31.132
C Thompson - 1:31.546
Keep practising! We may be coming to a city near you soon, with a 4 date UK tour scheduled in the coming weeks.
Track is good old Donny GP, with the car remaining the same OcUK liveried Megane V6! Settings are as before in terms of TC, ABS, damage and tyre wear.
Overclockers UK said:
Hi guys,
Sorry I haven't kept this thread as alive as I wanted to.
Current top 5:
J Garner - 1:29.618
M Thornton - 1:30.014
J Mills - 1:30.356
R Jackson (Aero Rich) - 1:31.132
C Thompson - 1:31.546
Keep practising! We may be coming to a city near you soon, with a 4 date UK tour scheduled in the coming weeks.
Track is good old Donny GP, with the car remaining the same OcUK liveried Megane V6! Settings are as before in terms of TC, ABS, damage and tyre wear.
You keep forgetting to mention that in this round SC is on...Sorry I haven't kept this thread as alive as I wanted to.
Current top 5:
J Garner - 1:29.618
M Thornton - 1:30.014
J Mills - 1:30.356
R Jackson (Aero Rich) - 1:31.132
C Thompson - 1:31.546
Keep practising! We may be coming to a city near you soon, with a 4 date UK tour scheduled in the coming weeks.
Track is good old Donny GP, with the car remaining the same OcUK liveried Megane V6! Settings are as before in terms of TC, ABS, damage and tyre wear.
born2bslow said:
You keep forgetting to mention that in this round SC is on...
My baddddddddd! Thats right SC is on too!Times currently:
JG - 1:29.618
MT - 1:30.014
JM - 1:30.356
Aero Rich - 1:31.132
CT - 1:31.132
GB - 1:32.304
For those who came last time, the Caterham track driving has now been changed to the latest Clio Cup cars.
1.6l Turbo 220Bhp
147MPH top speed
6 Speed paddle shift
5 second 0 - 60 time.
The OcUK racing series is also going on tour! You can find out more info here:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/detail/sCatego...
Overclockers UK VR Racing Series is on tour! Plus everything you need to know!
The Overclockers UK VR Racing Series is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever before! We have partnered with Intel, XFX, HTC Vive, Next Level Racing, Thrustmaster, and noblechairs to bring you the chance to put your skills to the test in the virtual world and on the real track. Adrenaline-fueled from the success of the first round we are hitting the roads of the UK and could be bringing the competition to a city near you!
So where are we going?
Manchester, 11th - 12th February, 9am-5pm, Britannia Suite, Country House Hotel & Spa, Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2WG
Wolverhampton, 25th - 26th February [Further details to be confirmed]
Silverstone Circuit, 5th March [Further details to be confirmed]
London, Saturday 18th - 19th March [Further details to be confirmed]
You can watch our video from the latest track day here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSjBGq_cquY
Entrance into the competition is FREE and the rules are simple. If you set one of the 6 fastest laps during your VR experience on Project CARS for that round, we will invite you to a prestigious PalmerSport track day at the Bedford Autodrome. You will be driving the Renault Clio Cup, BMW M4 GTP, Land Rover Defender, Caterham Pursuit, Ariel Atom, Palmer JP-LM, and Formula 3000! Not to mention you’ll get to go-kart too!
In the grand finals there will be nine competitors, which will be the fastest three drivers in the Formula 3000 at each PalmerSport track day. In round one, S. Ashbourne came first with the incredible time of 1:19.22, A. Lim came second with 1:20.35 and E.Cumming was third with 1:21.18. Check out their response to the experience in the video below! The Grand Final will take place at the end of summer 2017 and will again be a PalmerSport track day. This time our competitors will be competing to win big prizes proving they have what it takes to become the Overclockers UK Racing Series Champion!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74xL3_vntnE
Round two is ending on the Saturday 25th March, so make sure you take part either at the Overclockers UK store in Newcastle-under-Lyme, or when Overclockers UK are on tour! - The round 2 track day will be on the Saturday 1st April with the top 6 qualifiers racing to be in the top three.
Don’t worry if you miss out on round two, as round three, the final qualifying round will be starting on the Monday 3rd April in VR showroom.
Are you ready for the ultimate racing challenge? Book your slot now:www.overclockers.co.uk/ocukrs
The Overclockers UK VR Racing Series is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever before! We have partnered with Intel, XFX, HTC Vive, Next Level Racing, Thrustmaster, and noblechairs to bring you the chance to put your skills to the test in the virtual world and on the real track. Adrenaline-fueled from the success of the first round we are hitting the roads of the UK and could be bringing the competition to a city near you!
So where are we going?
Manchester, 11th - 12th February, 9am-5pm, Britannia Suite, Country House Hotel & Spa, Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2WG
Wolverhampton, 25th - 26th February [Further details to be confirmed]
Silverstone Circuit, 5th March [Further details to be confirmed]
London, Saturday 18th - 19th March [Further details to be confirmed]
You can watch our video from the latest track day here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSjBGq_cquY
Entrance into the competition is FREE and the rules are simple. If you set one of the 6 fastest laps during your VR experience on Project CARS for that round, we will invite you to a prestigious PalmerSport track day at the Bedford Autodrome. You will be driving the Renault Clio Cup, BMW M4 GTP, Land Rover Defender, Caterham Pursuit, Ariel Atom, Palmer JP-LM, and Formula 3000! Not to mention you’ll get to go-kart too!
In the grand finals there will be nine competitors, which will be the fastest three drivers in the Formula 3000 at each PalmerSport track day. In round one, S. Ashbourne came first with the incredible time of 1:19.22, A. Lim came second with 1:20.35 and E.Cumming was third with 1:21.18. Check out their response to the experience in the video below! The Grand Final will take place at the end of summer 2017 and will again be a PalmerSport track day. This time our competitors will be competing to win big prizes proving they have what it takes to become the Overclockers UK Racing Series Champion!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74xL3_vntnE
Round two is ending on the Saturday 25th March, so make sure you take part either at the Overclockers UK store in Newcastle-under-Lyme, or when Overclockers UK are on tour! - The round 2 track day will be on the Saturday 1st April with the top 6 qualifiers racing to be in the top three.
Don’t worry if you miss out on round two, as round three, the final qualifying round will be starting on the Monday 3rd April in VR showroom.
Are you ready for the ultimate racing challenge? Book your slot now:www.overclockers.co.uk/ocukrs
Overclockers UK said:
...
In round one, S. Ashbourne came first with the incredible time of 1:19.22, ...
Thanks but my lap was rubbish, honestly I could have done so much better with a few more laps. Shame about the failing light tbh.In round one, S. Ashbourne came first with the incredible time of 1:19.22, ...
I highly recommend having a go at this, the Palmersports day alone is a great experience.
Overclockers UK said:
Hi guys,
Sorry I haven't kept this thread as alive as I wanted to.
Current top 5:
J Garner - 1:29.618
M Thornton - 1:30.014
J Mills - 1:30.356
R Jackson (Aero Rich) - 1:31.132
C Thompson - 1:31.546
Keep practising! We may be coming to a city near you soon, with a 4 date UK tour scheduled in the coming weeks.
Track is good old Donny GP, with the car remaining the same OcUK liveried Megane V6! Settings are as before in terms of TC, ABS, damage and tyre wear.
Hi. Sorry I haven't kept this thread as alive as I wanted to.
Current top 5:
J Garner - 1:29.618
M Thornton - 1:30.014
J Mills - 1:30.356
R Jackson (Aero Rich) - 1:31.132
C Thompson - 1:31.546
Keep practising! We may be coming to a city near you soon, with a 4 date UK tour scheduled in the coming weeks.
Track is good old Donny GP, with the car remaining the same OcUK liveried Megane V6! Settings are as before in terms of TC, ABS, damage and tyre wear.
I've booked in for the Manchester event on 11th Feb and wondered if this will be the car and track that will be used, I wanted to get a few practice laps in
I would put a lot of practice in, 1:29's are pretty quick times and that's where you'll need to be to get through. If you are not used to it (i.e. used to a screen or screens), the perspective change to VR is a distraction that takes 3/4 laps to get used to. If you have or know someone who has VR that's the best way to practice. That said the experience alone is worth the trip, but I'd leave your wallet at home just in case
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