Sim Race Events in the Netherlands – 2024
Sim racing has exploded in popularity in recent years. The combination of technology and motorsport attracts a wide audience, from amateurs to professional drivers. The Netherlands plays a prominent role in this emerging sport, with numerous events spread across the country. Here is an overview of some of the most exciting sim racing events you can expect to see in the Netherlands in 2024.
1. Dutch Sim Racing Masters
Date: 15 June 2024
Location: Amsterdam RAI
Prizes: Up to €10,000 in prize money
The Dutch Sim Racing Masters event is one of the largest and most prestigious sim racing competitions in the Netherlands. Organised at the Amsterdam RAI, this event offers a unique experience with state-of-the-art simulators and a professional setting. Participants can qualify for different categories, from amateurs to pros, with a total prize money of €10,000.
2. SimRace Vereniging Nederland (SVNL) Championship
Date: 29 March 2024
Location: Utrecht, Jaarbeurs
Prizes: Winner receives €5,000
The SVNL Championship is an event organised by the SimRace Vereniging Nederland, a leading organisation in the sim racing world. This championship, held at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, annually attracts hundreds of participants and spectators. The event is not only a competition, but also a meeting place for the sim racing community.
3. Benelux Sim Racing League
Date: 12 September 2024
Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy
Prizes: Total prize pool of €7,500
The Benelux Sim Racing League brings together the best sim racers from Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Taking place at the iconic Rotterdam Ahoy, this annual event provides an exciting platform for racers to showcase their skills. With a total prize pool of €7,500, this event attracts a lot of attention from participants and sponsors alike.
4. Esports Racing Series
Date: 21 July 2024
Location: Eindhoven, Evoluon
Prizes: Winner gets €3,000 and a sponsored racing chair
The Esports Racing Series in Eindhoven is an event that focuses on the combination of technology and motorsport. Held in the futuristic Evoluon, this event offers a spectacular setting for both participants and spectators. Besides the prize money of €3,000, the winner will also receive a sponsored racing seat from a well-known sim racing equipment supplier.
5. Zandvoort Sim Racing Festival
Date: 8 August 2024
Venue: Circuit Zandvoort
Prizes: Up to €6,000 in prizes
The Zandvoort Sim Racing Festival is a must-visit for any motorsport enthusiast. Held at the legendary Circuit Zandvoort, this event offers a unique experience where the real world and the virtual world come together. Besides exciting races, there are also workshops and demos of the latest sim racing technologies. Prize money runs up to €6,000.
Sim racing in the Netherlands
Sim racing events in the Netherlands offer a great opportunity for both new and experienced racers to showcase and improve their skills. With a wide range of venues and prize money, there is something for everyone. Whether you want to participate yourself or just enjoy the races, these events are definitely worth attending.
Keep these dates in your diary and prepare for an exciting year full of sim racing action!
