Press Release | January 27, 2022
Compete for a chance to win two days with a U.S. Superbike Team
The following is a press release from RiMS Racing…
Lesquin, France (January 27, 2022) — NACON and RaceWard Studio have announced that the AMA World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge by Init Esports will launch in hyper-realistic motorbike simulation RiMS Racing on January 29 at 8 a.m. PT. Get verified, receive an AMA digital license, register, and clock the fastest combined lap time across two tracks, two legendary roads, and two phases to become the first-ever AMA Esports Champion and spend two days with a U.S. Superbike Team. Compete for a chance to become a real-life superbike rider while winning a series of prizes in the most authentic virtual motorbike experience ever conceived. RiMS Racing is now available worldwide on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch.
Watch the newly-released trailer to learn more about the AMA World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge by INIT ESPORTS:
VIDEO | AMA World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge
In RiMS Racing, fans can ride the world’s most powerful motorbikes from renowned manufacturers Ducati, BMW, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha and more on official circuits from around the globe. Riders can examine their performance and fine tune their vehicle according to their preferred style. In career mode, they can manage their calendars, study R&D areas, and upgrade skills to improve their team’s performance. RiMS completely immerses players in the world of motorbike racing and offers an unprecedented level of realism and customization.
To win the AMA World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge by Init Esports, riders shall score their lap times at least once across a selection of tracks. The combined overall fastest time from the tracks will determine the winner of the challenge. Each session is three laps, but only the best lap of the three will be recorded in the system. In Phase 1, set from January 29 to April 9, riders will compete in four tracks: Laguna Seca, Silverstone, Million-Dollar Highway, and Great Victoria Desert Road. In Phase 2, set from April 10 to May 21, riders will compete in three of the aforementioned tracks to get more time to drop their lap times. There will be set motorcycle and weather conditions per round. The competition is free to enter, but players need to purchase a yearly digital license to participate and receive perks. More information and a tutorial video outlining the verification and registration process may be found on Init’s official website, www.initesports.gg.
The following is a press release from the AMA…
Partnered with Init Esports, AMA to award inaugural AMA Esports Title
Pickerinton, OH (January 27, 2022) — While the racing environment will be virtual, the competition and AMA National No. 1 plate up for grabs could not be more real.
The American Motorcyclist Association has partnered with Init Esports to launch the World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge on January 29. With the AMA sanctioning its first esports tournament, participants will have the opportunity to win AMA national titles in the discipline.
“The AMA’s mission includes promoting the motorcycle lifestyle, and that extends to the digital universe,” said AMA Chief Operating Officer James Holter. “We’re pleased to partner with Init Esports, a specialist in online competition, to develop the rules, structure and fairness of play that elevates online motorcycle racing to a recognized AMA discipline.”
RiMS Racing, by NACON and Italian studio RaceWard, is the street bike simulation game that will serve as the platform for the competition.
Along with a copy of the RiMS Racing, players will be required to purchase an AMA esports digital license — a step to increase accountability in esports and introduce gamers to the motorcycle industry. Non-motorcyclists who participate in the competition will be further exposed to the real world of AMA competition and amateur events, working toward the goal of turning gamers into riders.
“We created the digital competition license to encourage accountability in the gaming world,” said Stefy Bau, Init Esports Founder and CEO. “To drive or race a car or motorcycle in real life you need a license, and by replicating this model in the digital world, our hope is to combat the toxicity we see in parts of the gaming industry. With greater accountability for the gamers, my hope is to provide a safe and fair environment that stimulates more diversity and inclusion in motorsports and gaming.”
AMA esports license holders also enjoy discounts on gaming accessories and virtual perks.
As part of the registration process, participants will link their Xbox, PlayStation or Steam/Epic account to their AMA esports license to have their lap times recorded for the challenge.
Phase 1 of the challenge will have competitors race at Laguna Seca (USA), Silverstone (UK), the Million-Dollar Highway (USA) and the Great Victoria Desert Road (AUS). Presenting the opportunity to improve track times from the first stage, Phase 2 will revisit Laguna Seca, Silverstone and the Million-Dollar Highway, with the fastest combined time on the four tracks determining the winner.
Road, track and weather conditions will vary throughout the competition.
Along with the AMA esports championship, the winner will have the chance to experience two days with a U.S. Superbike team. Competitors finishing second and third will also be awarded a prize.