**Announcing the Overclockers UK Racing Championship**

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THE ULTIMATE RACING CHALLENGE
In 2016, we set out to bring the community something unique - that hadn't really been done before. A chance to not only try out VR on one of the most realistic racing sims on the market, but to also be in the with the chance of progressing on to drive real cars with PalmerSports at Bedford Autodrome.

Thousands entered, but only a small few would take the virtual and make it reality. Our finals are drawing close, so from everyone at Overclockers UK we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who entered.


OCUKRS FINALISTS - 22nd JULY
(ROUND 1)
S. ASHBOURNE - 1:19.22
A. LIM - 1:20.35
E. CUMMINGS - 1:21.18
(ROUND 2)
M. SELVARAJAH - 1:15.16
J. GARNER - 1:15.32
C. THESEIRA - 1:15.54
(ROUND 3)
M. GAUTHER THORNTON - 1:16.48
I. DEMES - 1.17:00
M. HEFFERON - 1:17.29


THE FINALS
On the 22nd July, we will be heading to Bedford Autodrome once again to find out who out of our top 9 is the overall champion of the Overclockers UK Racing Series.

Not only will our racers be returning for another track day, we've also teamed up with AOC, be quiet!, Gigabyte, and Next Level Racing to provide some awesome prizes.



*Terms & Conditions:
Competitors must be over the age of 21 and have held a full UK driver's license for a minimum of 1 year. Weight and height restrictions apply - competitors must be under 18 Stone (115 KG), and between 5' - 6' 4" (153 cm - 193 cm) due to vehicle restrictions.

Competition Location:
Overclockers UK (Entrants)
5 Lymedale Cross,
Newcastle-under-Lyme,
Staffordshire, ST5 9BT
 
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shame you guys weren't a bit closer to me here up in scotland..would like to have a crack at this comp after getting pipped into p2 in the king of the hell type R challenge on the last event in london..
 
Acme said:
Shall look into this in some depth later. Last time I did anything similar to this was the Gran Turismo thing. :D

When is the deadline for entry?
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The competition is running in multiple "seasons" so you have ages to enter for each one. This one will come to its end at the beginning of December due to Bedford Autodrome closing down for Chistmas, Q2 will then start up in January.
 
paradigm said:
Do we get any kind of warm up, as it might be a bit odd to get thrown in at the deep end having never used the Vive :p

Are we using Vive controllers, or a gamepad with head tracking?
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5 warm up laps, 5 timed, fastest time is taken.

We are using a Thurstmaster T500RS racing wheel, a Next Level Racing GT Ultimate chair set up, and Vive headset. As kind of seen in the video.
 
TaKeN said:
Do you have a list of the Vehicles that are available for the VR challenge? Some of the P Cars vehicles are dire!
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We will only allow 1 car for all competitors for the sake of keeping it fair. We just happen to have a lovely renault megane sport decked out in OcUK livery.
 
Nice idea shame its using Pcars...

Simulation-based physics, authentic handling, real-time damage modelling– developed by Slightly Mad Studios and highly praised as 2015's No.1 motorsports simulator
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LOL

:D Yer if you totally ignore I-racing and Assetto Corsa...;)
 
What about driver aids, realism settings (fuel use, tyre wear, damage) and gearbox mode?

Trying to get my head around using the fully manual clutch and H shifter whilst not being able to see the wheel/shifter due to wearing a VR headset!
 
So we are going to drive renault megane sport, but with one ?
Renault Megane R.S. 265
Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-r

and the track will be Brands Hatch gp?

also gearbox will be manual using shifters on the wheel without clutch ?
 
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