The tiremaker has partnered with the World Touring Car Championship to create the Virtual World Touring Car Championship, an online championship for motorsport enthusiasts.
V-WTCC is an online version of “Race 07 The Official WTCC Game." The online game allows race fans from around the globe to compete for the title of V-WTCC Champion. Six qualifiers will compete in the Grande Finale, held at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in Italy.
An exclusive free demo version of the game is now available for download, enabling competitors to battle against other gamers for the online Yokohama Independents’ Trophy.
“We are really excited to be taking part in this new initiative,” said Matthijs Mathlener, Yokohama’s motorsports manager for Europe. “With online gaming becoming increasingly popular, we aim to build bridges between the gaming and motorsport worlds.
Those interested in competing can visit www.v-wtcc.com to access the free “Race 07” demo and secure their place in the online Yokohama Independents’ Trophy. (Tire Review/Akron)