Black Angel Team - Notizie

Complete Guide to iRacing's Portimao 1000 Special Event

The sim racing world is preparing to welcome one of the year's most anticipated events: the Portimao 1000, presented by Simucube. This special iRacing competition represents a tribute to historic endurance racing and takes place at the prestigious Portuguese Algarve International Circuit.

What is the iRacing Portimao 1000?

The Portimao 1000 is one of iRacing's most distinctive special events, characterized by mass multiplayer participation. New for 2025, this event faithfully replicates competitions from the past, drawing inspiration from the 1000-kilometer races that actually took place in Portugal between 2009 and 2010.

The event stands out as a multi-class team race that utilizes some of the most iconic and less frequently used cars from the sim racing platform, offering participants the opportunity to drive historic automobiles in an authentic competitive context.

Event Schedule and Times

The 2025 Portimao 1000 will be held from August 15-17 with five different time slots, each featuring multiple splits to accommodate all participants:

Slot 1 - Friday, August 15: 22:00 GMT, 21:00 BST, 22:00 CEST, 16:00 PT, 13:00 ET

Slot 2 - Saturday, August 16: 07:00 GMT, 08:00 BST, 09:00 CEST, 03:00 ET, 00:00 PT

Slot 3 - Saturday, August 16: 12:00 GMT, 13:00 BST, 14:00 CEST, 08:00 PT, 05:00 ET

Slot 4 - Saturday, August 16: 16:00 GMT, 17:00 BST, 18:00 CEST, 12:00 PT, 09:00 ET

Slot 5 - Sunday, August 17: 00:00 GMT, 01:00 BST, 02:00 CEST, 20:00 PT (16th), 17:00 ET (16th)

Duration and Technical Characteristics

As the name suggests, the race covers a distance of 1000 kilometers, equivalent to 215 laps of the Portimao circuit. Participants must prepare for a competition that will require approximately 6 hours to complete, testing both driving skills and team strategy.

Participating Vehicles and Classes

The event uses automobiles that reflect the golden era of Portuguese endurance competitions, divided into three main categories:

LMP2

• HPD ARX-01c: The prototype category is represented by this technical and performance-oriented vehicle

GT1

• Aston Martin DBR9 GT1: British elegance at the service of speed
• Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GT1: American power in competition version

GT2

• Ford GT GT2: The iconic American supercar in racing configuration

Participation Requirements

To participate in the Portimao 1000, drivers must meet specific requirements:

• Active iRacing subscription
• D 4.0 Road license or higher
• Ownership of the Algarve International circuit ($14.95, taxes excluded)
• Ownership of at least one of the authorized vehicles

Important note: None of the participating vehicles is included in iRacing's base content. The cost for each vehicle is $11.95 (taxes excluded), except for the HPD Acura LMP2 which costs $2.95 being classified as "legacy content".

Session Structure

The event is organized with a professional structure that includes:

• Warm-up session: 30 minutes to familiarize with the car and track
• Qualifying: 8 minutes or 2 laps to determine the starting grid
• Main race: 215 laps (1000 km) with start at 10:00 AM in the simulator

Team Mode and Splits

The Portimao 1000 is exclusively a team event with the following characteristics:

• Minimum 2 drivers per team, maximum 16
• 60-car grid for each split
• Automatic split system based on participant skills
• Dynamic weather conditions that may include precipitation

Live Broadcast

On August 16, starting at 13:00 BST / 14:00 CEST / 08:00 ET / 05:00 PT, official iRacing channels will broadcast the top split of the event live, allowing spectators and participants from other slots to follow the performance of the best drivers.

How to Register

Registration for the Portimao 1000 takes place directly through the iRacing platform:

1. Access iRacing before your preferred time slot
2. Registration opens between 30 minutes and 1 hour before the start
3. Verify requirements and click "Register" on the official events page
4. Multiple participation possibility: you can complete the event multiple times in different slots

This event represents a unique opportunity for sim racers to experience the excitement of historic endurance racing, combining competition, strategy, and passion for motorsport in a high-level virtual experience.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/83155/portimao-1000-presented-by-simucube/p1
https://www.iracing.com/