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[p]A fresh Ranked schedule is live, new Free-to-Play content is ready to jump into, and this Saturday we head to the Mountain for a 2-hour GT3 showdown.[/p][p][/p][h2]🎮 Free-to-Play This Week[/h2][p]Porsche 911 RSR @ Shanghai[/p][p]A proper GTE machine on one of the most technical tracks on the calendar. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🏁 Ranked Sprint Races[/h2][p]Short, sharp fights across multiple classes:[/p]

• [p]Super Touring – Assen[/p]
• [p]DTM 1995 – Estoril[/p]
• [p]GTE – Shanghai[/p]
• [p]Trucks – Red Bull Ring[/p]
• [p]GT3 – Bathurst[/p]
• [p]MX-5 – Sonoma[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]⏱️ Ranked Feature Races[/h2][p]Longer races where strategy and consistency start to matter.[/p][p]30 min[/p]

• [p]DTM 2013 –2016 – Interlagos[/p]

[p]3 laps[/p]

• [p]GT2 – Nordschleife[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🗓️ Weekly Races[/h2]

• [p]Friday – FR US @ Road America[/p]
• [p]Saturday – Touring Classics @ Bathurst[/p]
• [p]Sunday – TCR + GT4 @ Oschersleben[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🔔 Reminder: Bathurst 2 Hours – This Saturday[/h2][p]The mountain awaits.[/p][p]Our Bathurst 2H Special Event kicks off this Saturday. Two hours of GT3 action, split by rating and reputation, streamed live from the top split.[/p][p][/p][p]Make sure you’re signed up and ready before race day. See you on the grid![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[p]After pushing several updates aimed at improving the ranked backend stability and a rather successful test event last week, the second Special Event of the year is locked in. [/p][p][/p][p]On Saturday, February 28, drivers from around the world will take on one of the most demanding circuits in sim racing in the Bathurst 2 Hours.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Mount Panorama is fast, narrow, and unforgiving. One mistake through the mountain section can end your race instantly, while a clean lap can feel like a masterpiece. This is endurance sprint racing at its best, where consistency, traffic management, and focus matter just as much as raw pace.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Event Overview[/h3][p]Date: Saturday, Feb 28
Cars: GT3 class
Track: Bathurst (Mount Panorama Circuit)
Format: 2-hour endurance race
Broadcast: Live on the official RaceRoom channel by Traxion.gg[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]What to Expect[/h3][p]This event is built for drivers who enjoy pressure and precision. With GT3 machinery under you and concrete walls waiting, every lap demands respect. Strategy will play a key role, especially when tire wear, fuel management, and traffic come into play during the race.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Spectators can follow all the action live thanks to Traxion.gg, who will broadcast the top split with commentary.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]How to Join[/h3][p]Registration takes place in game, on the Ranked Multiplayer Special Events page. Secure your spot early and make sure you are ready when the servers go live on race day.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]A fresh week means a brand new Ranked schedule, a new Free 2 Play combo, and a major special event you can already sign up for.[/p][p]Let’s break it down.[/p][p][/p][h2]🆓 Free 2 Play | Feb 16 – Feb 23[/h2][p]This week’s Free 2 Play combo features:[/p][p]Audi TT Cup at Interlagos[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Available across all game modes for one full week.[/p][p]Fast, balanced, close racing on a proper old-school circuit. Whether you are new to Ranked or sharpening your racecraft, this is your entry point.[/p][p][/p][h2]🏁 Ranked Schedule | Feb 16 – Feb 23[/h2][p]This week’s Ranked lineup mixes classic touring cars, modern GT machinery, technical circuits, and high commitment layouts.[/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][p][/p][h2]🔥 Special Event | Bathurst 2 Hours[/h2][h3]Race Date: February 28[/h3][p]A new endurance challenge is now open for registration.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The RaceRoom Bathurst 2 Hours brings GT machinery to one of the most demanding circuits in the world. Mountain Straight. The Cutting. Skyline. The Chase. Two hours of strategy, traffic management, and keeping it clean.[/p][p]Sign up in-game now and secure your spot on the grid. [/p][p]More special events are coming this year, and this is your next big one.[/p]

[h2]🏁 This Week in RaceRoom[/h2][p]A fresh Ranked update, new combos, and a big endurance test ahead. Here’s the full rundown.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔧 Ranked Multiplayer Update[/h2][p]A new Ranked Multiplayer update has been pushed, bringing further backend improvements and optimizations.
This update lays important groundwork for upcoming Special Events, and this week’s races help us validate these changes under real conditions.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎮 Free-2-Play Combo[/h2][p]BMW M4 GT4 (G82) @ Sachsenring
Available now as a Free-2-Play Ranked combo.
Tight, technical, and unforgiving in the best possible way.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]⏱️ New Time Attack Competitions[/h2][p]New Time Attack competitions are live, featuring a mix of classes from both historic and modern eras.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🏎️ Ranked Schedule [/h2][p][/p][h3] Daily Sprint Races[/h3]

• [p]Super Touring @ Watkins Glen[/p]
• [p]DTM 2016 @ Nürburgring [/p]
• [p]GTR 4 @ Sachsenring[/p]
• [p]F4 @ Zandvoort GP [/p]
• [p]WTCR 18–22 @ Gelleråsen [/p]
• [p]MX-5 @ Monza GP[/p]

[h3]Feature Races[/h3]

• [p]GT3 + LMDh @ Daytona Road Course[/p]
• [p]Zonda R Cup @ Nordschleife[/p]

[h3]Weekly Races[/h3]

• [p]Friday: DTM ’95 @ Assen [/p]
• [p]Saturday: BMW M235i + Praga R1 @ Suzuka [/p]
• [p]Sunday: Carrera Cup @ Norisring[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🚨 Special Test Event – This Saturday[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’re hosting a Special Test Event this Saturday and we’d love to see as many of you on track as possible.[/p]

• [p]Daytona 2.4H[/p]
• [p]Classes: LMDh + GT3[/p]

[p][/p][p]This event is focused on testing recent Ranked updates ahead of the next big Special Event.
If you enjoy endurance racing and want to help us make future events rock-solid, this is your chance to contribute.[/p][p][/p][p]See you on track![/p]

[p]A new week brings a fresh Ranked schedule and a new Free 2 Play combo, giving everyone the chance to jump straight into competitive racing.[/p][p][/p][h3]🆓 Free 2 Play | Feb 02 – Feb 09[/h3][p]This week’s Free 2 Play combo features the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO II at Autodrom Most, available across all game modes for a full week.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Fast, physical sprint racing with fixed setups and tight margins. A perfect entry point for newcomers and a proper challenge for experienced drivers.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Daily Ranked Races[/h2][p]Sprint Races | 15 minutes[/p]

• [p]Super Touring at Zhejiang Circuit GP[/p]
• [p]DTM 1995 at Silverstone Classic International[/p]
• [p]GT3 at Autodrom Most (Free 2 Play)[/p]
• [p]Formula 4 at Oschersleben GP[/p]
• [p]WTCR 2022 at Circuit de Pau-Ville[/p]
• [p]MX-5 Cup at Interlagos[/p]

[p]All daily sprints run with fixed setups and leaderboard qualifying for quick, competitive racing throughout the day.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Feature Races[/h2][p]DTM 2020 at Brno GP[/p]

• [p]30 minute races[/p]
• [p]Open setup[/p]
• [p]Multiple time slots per region[/p]

[p]Porsche Carrera Cup Germany at Nordschleife (NLS layout)[/p]

• [p]3 lap races[/p]
• [p]Open setup[/p]
• [p]High commitment, high reward racing on the Nordschleife[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Weekly Races[/h2][p]Friday[/p]

• [p]GT3 at Watkins Glen[/p]
• [p]45 minute races[/p]

[p]Saturday[/p]

• [p]GTE + GTR4 at Red Bull Ring GP[/p]
• [p]60 minute races[/p]

[p]Sunday[/p]

• [p]Porsche 992 Cup + BMW M2 Cup at Estoril GP[/p]
• [p]45 minute races[/p]

[p]Weekly races feature open setups, extended practice and qualifying, and three regional time slots.[/p][p]Whether you are chasing rating in daily sprints or settling in for a full-length weekly race, there is something on track every day. See you out there 🏁[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Important Update on the Daytona 2.4H Special Event[/h2][p][/p][p]Following the cancellation of the Daytona 2.4H Special Event, we want to sincerely apologize and share a brief update on where we currently stand.[/p][p]Since the event, we have carried out a detailed technical review to better understand what happened. The issue was caused by a large spike in backend queries, which significantly slowed down critical services and ultimately made it impossible to run the event in a stable way.[/p][p]We are currently working on an update that specifically targets this problem through a number of backend optimizations. This work is our highest priority, and we will share more information as soon as we are ready.[/p][p]To validate these improvements under real-world conditions, we are also planning a dedicated test event once the update is available. The date for this will be announced at a later stage, and we will kindly ask the community to participate and help us gather the necessary data.[/p][p]Later today, a new Ranked schedule with updated race combos will go live as planned. Since the underlying issue has not yet been fully resolved, some problems may still occur. We felt it was important to be transparent about this and set clear expectations in advance.[/p][p]Once again, we sincerely apologize for the disruption and disappointment this caused. Thank you for your patience and continued support while we focus on improving the stability and reliability of future events.[/p][p]The RaceRoom Team[/p]