The series is targeted at the dozens of Radical owner-racers around the world that compete in Radical Cup and Challenges series in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. While not a substitute for the exciting wheel-to-wheel racing of the “real world” Radical racing championships, the Radical Cup iRacing Invitational series gives Radical owners, racers, and others a chance to practice their skills and engage in friendly motorsports competitions during this Covid-extended off-season.
Coordinated in less than a week, Radical enjoyed unprecedented interest in its virtual racing league, with just shy of 100 registered competitors joining last week. Indeed, such was the demand for spots on the 50-car grid that series admin Tom Drewer – also Championship Coordinator for the real-world Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup North America – ran a pre-qualifying session for any drivers missing out on the initial grid release offered exclusively to Radical’s current racers. As such, it was a mix of existing Radical competitors, team and supporting crew in the field, complimented by a handful of experienced iRacers for good measure.
The field was also blessed with several luminaries from the world of international sportscar and single-seater racing, including ELMS LMP2/3 racer John Falb, Indy 500 racer Arie Luyendyk Jr and Indy Lights winner Peter Dempsey.