Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia 2025 returns - Registration, dates & details

KUALA LUMPUR:  Porsche Malaysia has officially confirmed that the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia (PESCM) will return for a second consecutive year in 2025.

The esports competition invites young Malaysian sim racing enthusiasts to put their virtual driving skills to the test, offering new age categories that now allow competitors as young as 10 years old to join in the excitement.

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Registration for the challenge opens on March 20 and runs until April 16, with qualifying rounds kicking off from April 12.

Interested participants can register for free online via Porsche Malaysia's official PESCM website, or in-person at Porsche Centres nationwide until April 20.

The competition will include three intense qualifying rounds aimed at selecting Malaysia’s fastest virtual racers. The qualifiers will culminate in a grand final event scheduled for June 8, 2025, coinciding with the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) weekend at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit.

"The excitement and enthusiasm we witnessed in 2024 was proof of the incredible racing spirit burning amongst our young, driven Malaysians," said Christopher Hunter, CEO of Sime Darby Auto Performance. "It’s inspiring to see their passion for motorsport come alive on the virtual arena, and we are thrilled to bring back the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia for a second year running."

Hunter added that blending virtual and real-world racing aims to nurture local talent and inspire future racing stars, embodying Porsche's core motorsport heritage.

Participants who make it to the podium on the final race day stand a chance to win a unique experience—getting behind the wheel of an actual Porsche on track. Winners under 18 will be allowed to share this special experience with a parent or guardian.

The competition, hosted on the RaceRoom Racing Experience platform on Steam, is segmented into three age categories: Junior Dreamers (ages 10-14), Young Dreamers (ages 15-17), and Driven Dreamers (ages 18-25).

The initial qualifying round involves a 10-minute time trial session, accessible from home or by appointment at local Porsche Centres.

Participants must represent their selected Porsche Centre throughout subsequent rounds.

The second stage of qualifiers will be physical sessions held at Porsche Centres in Ara Damansara (April 26-27), Johor Bahru (May 3-4), Penang (May 10-11), and Sungai Besi (May 17-18), featuring coaching and practice laps.

Top performers from these sessions will progress to the final qualifying event at Bangsar Shopping Centre on May 25-26, which will be open to the public, allowing fans to support and watch the action live.

The best 10 racers from each category will then compete in a high-stakes sprint final on June 8, 2025, at Sepang, coinciding with the Malaysian round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.

The event promises a thrilling fusion of esports and real-world motorsport excitement.

For further details and registration, aspiring racers can visit Porsche Malaysia’s official PESCM 2025 webpage.

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