Racing Killarney
Photo Credit: Pixabay via Pexels

If you always dreamed of being a race car driver, but you now live out your dream by playing racing games; Cars.co.za has announced the search for SA’s top Sim Racer.

 

South Africa (18 May 2022) – Turn your racing dreams into a reality this year by becoming the next Sim Driver of South Africa! Cars.co.za with MatchKit.co are looking for the best of the best racers in the gaming world. eSports are growing in popularity, and racing has always been a favourite amongst gamers.

Cars.co.za is South Africa’s leading automotive online platform; the team feels moving into the gaming sector is the next step to promote interest in cars locally. There is so much local talent in gaming, and this is an incredible opportunity to find South Africa’s very best Sim Racers.

“The increase in popularity of shows such as Drive to Survive has resulted in an explosion of petrolhead passion. And with our background of always finding new and exciting ways to extend the Cars.co.za brand, we want to be involved in uncovering more of SA’s e-racing superstars that are evolving racing as we know it”, says Ross McIlroy, co-founder of Cars.co.za

Have you got a passion for racing or know the perfect person for this talent search? We have the scoop on how they can apply to be the next Sim Racing star!

How To Apply

Cars.co.za is looking for someone who wants to be the next professional Sim Racer. Someone who will give their all in pursuit of the chequered flag and aim for those coveted podium finishes.

Like any professional sportsman or sportswoman, it is essential to have a profile. This is easy to build, which is why Cars.co.za has teamed up with local app MatchKit.co. MatchKit is an online sporting profile builder for athletes of every discipline.

MatchKit.co was founded in 2020 to give athletes a ground-breaking solution for growing their commercial brands. Sim Racing stars, to be eligible for selection, need to follow a simple profile build via the MatchKit.co platform.

The app offers opportunities to build a brand and professional profile while teaching how to curate the best content and earn social reach and engagement.

By clicking on the Cars Sim Racer sponsored link , they start the process. Applicants will need to link their Facebook/Instagram accounts first, then populate their profiles and publish. Once done with that, they then share their unique MatchKit URLs on social media with #CarsSimRacerSearch to stand a chance to be chosen.

A final three will be chosen by the Cars.co.za team, with the winner being announced on June 6th via the Cars.co.za social media accounts.

The Prize

Cars.co.za is offering a monthly cash contribution of R10 000 to the chosen racer during the racing season of June – November. The racer will represent Cars.co.za at the ATK Pro Racing GT series, racing in the brand’s colours.

“Together with that our racer will get to be involved in content pieces with the brand to boost their profile within the sport during the racing season of June – November 2022.”

Check out the website here for the full terms and conditions before entering.


Sources: Cars.co.za / MatchKit.co
Don’t ever miss the Good Things. Download the Good Things Guy App now on Apple or Google
Have something to add to this story? Please share it in the comments or follow GoodThingsGuy on Facebook & Twitter to keep up to date with good news as it happens, or share your good news with us by clicking here or click the link below to listen to the Good Things Guy Podcast with Brent Lindeque – South Africa’s very own Good Things Guy. He’s on a mission to change what the world pays attention to, and he truly believes that there’s good news all around us. In the Good Things Guy podcast, you’ll meet these everyday heroes & hear their incredible stories:

Or watch an episode of Good Things TV below, a show created to offer South Africans balance in a world with what feels like constant bad news. We’re here to remind you that there are still so many good things happening in South Africa & we’ll leave you feeling a little more proudly South African.

About the Author

Tyler Leigh Vivier is a writer for Good Things Guy.

Her passion is to spread good news across South Africa with a big focus on environmental issues, animal welfare and social upliftment. Outside of Good Things Guy, she is an avid reader and lover of tea.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *