Mazda Hot Lap Challenge will put simulator drivers in real Miatas

Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Toys/Games,Mazda,Convertible,RacingUsing a video game as a feeder racing series is nothing new. Sony and Nissan have run the GT Academy for years now, rewarding the best Gran Turismo players with the chance to drive a real car. It seems Mazda wants a piece of the action. This year, it will host an iRacing Hot Lap Challenge, giving the best players a trip to the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona. The two fastest drivers will race head-to-head, with the winner earning a te