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This article was published by Andrew Evans (@Famine) on March 7th, 2019 in the Esports category.
Well, this is pretty funny. "how to encourage virtual drivers to take up “real” racing was significant". How about just give them a bunch of money or sponsors? I can't imagine this was really much of a conversation as I don't think they lack willing drivers, just willing sponsors. I can see they would/should be concerned though about how to keep/gain eyeballs and hence sponsors in which e-sports can definitely help. However, with the costs increasing so dramatically motorsports might one day all be digital beyond a few select series and cheaper amateur events.
They are fortunate in that no-other e-sport to date has as close of a parallel to the real thing but also unfortunate in that it might be close enough to satisfy many would-be real life drivers given the difficulty of securing a racing seat.
Really look at these guys no one under 30 in this photo.
FiA you need some sim racers in the mix
So, that wasn't hypocritical at all now, was it?Are you being a stereotypical stroppy millennial that got bored telling us "olds" how we ruined the world and have now decided to start on how we're about to ruin sim racing?
Really look at these guys no one under 30 in this photo.
FiA you need some sim racers in the mix
Nope, im I'm 78 model myself, I just think that abit more youth in the FiA board would not go a miss and also more Women being it Womens day here in the UK.Errm, I'm 50 and a sim racer.
Are you being a stereotypical stroppy millennial that got bored telling us "olds" how we ruined the world and have now decided to start on how we're about to ruin sim racing?
Well, this is pretty funny. "how to encourage virtual drivers to take up “real” racing was significant". How about just give them a bunch of money or sponsors?
The whole “I’m [deviation from norm] and I still do _____, are you being stereotypical” is a very dangerous thing to try and force on people in situations like this.Errm, I'm 50 and a sim racer.
Are you being a stereotypical stroppy millennial that got bored telling us "olds" how we ruined the world and have now decided to start on how we're about to ruin sim racing?
And then the whole F1 eSports thing would be without any real purpose at all.
Also, the whole “millennial” statement reflects very poorly on yourself
It's about marketing.
Well damn, that was completely ironic. What a twist!Nope, im I'm 78 model myself, I just think that abit more youth in the FiA board would not go a miss and also more Women being it Womens day here in the UK.
Oh i think john might have something to say on that at age 69I love what everyone has said above, all of you. But look have you seen a 30 or 40 or 50 or say 60 plus male/female win a epsorts event. I personally have not maybe I have missed that. Let's face it reflexes do go over time if you think they don't you are kidding yourself this has been proven.
How meany 69 year olds do you see in F1, Indy RX, LMPs etc.Oh i think john might have something to say on that at age 69
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Force