Since we can’t race in real life, we’re taking it to the interwebs! This challenge is an 8-race series hosted via Dirt Rally 2.0 with the final championship played in the amazing simulator room at DirtFish (date TBD pending the end of COVID-19 restrictions). If you’ve never played the Dirt Rally 2.0 video game, don’t worry! Keep reading for some getting started tips and resources.
Event Schedule
April 4: Monaro, Australia - FWD H2
April 11: New England, USA - RWD H2
April 18: Leczna County, Poland - Group A
April 25: Catamarca Province, Argentina - RWD H3
May 2: Hawkes Bay, New Zealand - R5
May 9: Monaro, Australia - AWD Group B
May 16: Leczna County, Poland - R5
May 23: New England, USA - Group A
Date TBD: Championship at DirtFish
How it Works
You will need to purchase Dirt Rally 2.0 for your console, if you haven’t already.
Each race will be available for 7 days from it’s start date. You can log in anytime during those 7 days to play and earn points.
Points will accumulate over the 8 week series.
The top points holders will be eligible to race in a virtual championship at the DirtFish Simulator Lounge (Date TBD, depending on when the COVID-19 restrictions end).
Top points holders will receive prize packages that include swag from Northwest Rally, DirtFish and WaveSpec.
Getting Started
Request to join the PAC NW Dirt Rally Facebook Group.
Set up Dirt Rally 2.0 on your console or PC (~$40). All events will be on the base game, no additional content purchases needed.
Create your player profile.
Request to join the PAC NW club on Dirt Rally.
Practice! You don’t have to start with the championship. Get in some practice before competing.
When you’re ready to race, head over to the championship part of the game and select Championship 10.
If you have questions. the Facebook group is a great place to start or you can send us a message.