iRacing and NASCAR announced today the return of the eNASCAR Ignite Series in 2019. The first and only online youth-focused eSports series, will kick off on June 13, with some of the best young racers competing in mixed race formats in two different classes of vehicles en route to the championship.

The top 50 drivers will then advance to a five-race playoff and championship bracket concluding at the virtual Martinsville Speedway in September. Each regular season race will again utilize Legends Cars, a staple of entry-level racing, during the qualifying rounds.
 
This year’s eNASCAR Ignite Series champion will receive a prize package that includes a $10,000 racing scholarship and a real-world test day in both a NASCAR Pinty’s Series car with Canada’s Best Racing Team (CBRT) and a US Legend Car vehicle, which could lead to more real-world racing experience, as well as additional prizes.

“The talent showcased in the inaugural eNASCAR Ignite Series season exceeded our expectations,” said Jusan Hamilton, NASCAR director, racing operations and event management. “There’s new energy around esports across the industry and its ties to the on-track product we see every week in NASCAR.”

The eNASCAR Ignite Series provides racers between 13 and 16 years of age a low barrier of entry to NASCAR by allowing young competitors with driver’s seat experience to help them hone their racing talent.

For more information on the eNASCAR Ignite Series, including more qualifying season information and how to compete, visit the iRacing website.