First and foremost, this annual online Pro-Am Sim Racing event is to support the SickKids Foundation Charity. Since the inaugural race held in January 2022 the sim racing community and their supporters have donated over $87,000 to SickKids, a remarkable success for a group of about 100 people. The event continues to grow, and the next event is expected to be bigger and more popular than ever.
The 2025 running of the race will be held on the evening of January 8, 2025 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM EST, and will involve up to 60 teams of 3 sim racers competing in a 2.5-hour endurance race. It is a unique experience in these ways.
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SRFTK4 is an event that raises money for the SickKids foundation while having a fun and competitive Pro/AM sim race. The SIM racing community has strongly embraced the event, with the number of entries growing by 83% in three years while donations have increased by 60% in that time. Thank you.
Our focus for this year is on ramping up the donation total. So, we are introducing significant prizing as an incentive to all racers to up their fundraising game. It's called the Donation Reward Prize Program. All individuals who fundraise $500 or more by January 10, 2025, will have the chance to win a prize ranging in value from $50 to $4,000 or more. (See Donation Reward Prize Program section for details). We are confident that this program will result in a field of more than 55 teams including more than 40 Pro/Am teams.
If you own or work for a company (or know someone) who might be willing to contribute attractive, valuable prizing to help with the fundraising incentives, please contact Gary, John or Jim.
Please select one of the options below and provide the required information to enter the event. Once completed you will be redirected to the SickKids donation website where you can register your team and make your optional** entry donation. Once entered you will receive a welcome information package that outlines the event schedule and details.
Pro drivers will be matched with an Amateur Team on Thursday December 12, 2024, in an online DISCORD session at 8:00 pm.
The SRFTK4 Fundraising campaign begins on November 1, 2024, and concludes on January 10, 2025. During this time, teams must be registered on the SickKids donation website. They are encouraged to gather as many donations as possible directly to their team account on that site.
The teams who gather the top three amounts by noon on December 12 will earn the right to select which of the available Pro drivers they want to add to their team. The team with the greatest amount will choose first, followed by the team with the second highest amount then the third team. In all cases the drivers' entry donations are included in the team totals.
In this contest, the data provided by the SickKids coordinator is used to determine the winners. In the event of a tie the team achieving the total first takes priority.
The SRFTK4 Fundraising Campaign begins on November 1, 2024, and concludes on January 10, 2025. During this time, drivers must be registered on the SickKids donation website. You are encouraged to gather as many donations as possible directly to your account on that site.
The Donation Reward Prize Program is a lottery contest that is available to all SRFTK4 Amateur and Pro drivers who raise $500.00 or more in donations.
How does it work?
NOTE: The fundraising information used will be publicly available on the SickKids Donation website. In the event of a tie the driver achieving the total amount first takes priority.
NOTE: Prizes will range in value from a minimum of $50 up to $4,000 plus.
| DATE | January 8, 2025, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM EST. |
|---|---|
| League | sim racing for the kids #7998 |
| Track | Road America - full starting at 30% rubbered in. |
| SIM timing | May 1, 2025 starting at noon |
| Weather | cool with 50% chance of rain |
| Cars | IMSA GT3 - 9 choices |
| Fixed Setups | fixed.sto. fuel setting = 50% |
| Teams | 3 driver teams |
| Drive times: | minimum = 45 minutes / maximum = 70 minutes |
| Schedule | |
| 6:00 pm - final practice | |
| 6:30 pm - driver's meeting (minimum 1 driver per team) | |
| 6:45 pm - opening qualifying (any driver) | |
| 7:00 pm - opening ceremonies (track is red flagged) | |
| 7:10 pm - race start | |
| 9:40 pm - race ends | |
| 9:40 pm - post race interviews | |
| TV Broadcast | 7:00pm to 10:00pm on REV TV in Canada |
| 7:00pm to 10:00pm on SYMTV YouTube |
Have a question not answered on the site? Reach out to us at [email protected]
As previously announce the newly released Acura GT3 car is eligible for the event.
Thanks to Noah Webster and Steve Verwaayen we have all mandatory livery overlays, including the Acura now available on Discord. 'livery-info' channel.
Congratulations to SMART, LoudCup Racing Team and Webster Racing for winning the “Pick Your Pro” contest. They will select their Pro teammates starting at 8:00 pm EST on the Discord 'drivers-meeting' channel.
The details for the Team Formation Meeting on Dec 19 at 8:00 PM EST will be posted on the Discord 'event-bulletins' channel by noon on Saturday Dec 14. All entrants are welcome, but the channel capacity is 95 people.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to be matched to a Pro driver, your team MUST be registered on the SickKids Fundraising website and both team drivers must have made their entry donation.
HIP Motorsports is sold out for the event and will host 10 teams and their Pro drivers on race day. It will be a great time.
We are capping the total number of teams at 56, meaning there are only 5 spots left. Enter now to avoid disappointment.
All non-Pro drivers must attend one of the 5 scheduled 30 minute “Mandatory Rules Review Seminars” . Dates are listed on Discord 'drivers-meetings' channel. Attendance will be taken.
BIGGEST NEWS OF THE WEEK: TOTAL $ YEAR "SRFTK" DONATIONS HAVE EXCEEDED $100,000. THANK YOU ALL.
Sample template for required liveries have been placed on DISCORD in the "livery-information" channel.
There are currently 2 sports open for 3 AM teams. Enter now, don't be disappointed.
By now you will have seen that the AM-Pro Team formation meeting has been delayed until Dec 19. The Pick Your Pro contest donation deadline is unchanged as noon on Dec 12.
The top 5 "Pick Your Pro Contest" teams are: SMART $2,625, Webster Racing $2,225, Maple Speedsters $1,400, Moradness ASR $1,350, Race Sim Canada $800. The top 3 will win.
Thanks to Briar Bros Brewing Company for their contribution to the Donation Reward Prize Program.
Car livery guidance is delayed by 1 week, you will receive final notice next week, guaranteed.
Vehicle Dynamics Group has partnered with us again this year to sponsor our growing Donation Rewards Prize Fund. Thank You.
While on the topic of the Donation Reward Prize Program, it's time to confirm that the team who achieves the highest donation total amount by noon on January 10, 2025, will be awarded the grand prize
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There have been requests to confirm which cars are eligible for the event. Here is the list.
Your deadline to enter the “Pick Your Pro” contest is DEC 12. Enter now to avoid disappointment.
Hear what Grand Marshall, and F1 pundit, James Hinchcliffe has to say about SRFTK4. He was interviewed by racing journalist Brian Makse this past Monday.
The race day schedule and preliminary session settings will be available on www.simracingforthekids.com. Click on Race Information. You will see which cars are available.
Big thanks to Attrell Hyundai for their generous contribution to the Donation Reward Prize Fund.
There are still 6 spots open for three Amateur teams.
Car livery guidance will be provided in the next newsletter.
We need more Amateur teams, and you can help by spreading the word about the event and encouraging your friends to enter.
As you can see there were no new entries in the last week, but we did have an additional Pro driver commit to attend, bringing the total to 30. We are waiting to hear from 14 more Pros who aren't yet able to confirm their plans. We expect more than 40 Pros to participate this year. Outstanding support.
You are seeing the Donation Rewards Prize Fund for the first time. Sim and motorsports racing related prizes will be available to all individuals who raise more than $500 by Jan 10, 2025. A lottery will be held on Jan. 11, 2025 to awards the prizes. Many thanks to the companies listed in the footer box for contributing to this fund. There will be more to come.
Remember, the “Pick Your Pro” contest ends at noon on Thursday Dec. 12 and the matching of amateurs to Pros will take place starting at 8:00 pm that evening. You must be entered in the event and have your fundraising page set up to participate.
We know that some amateurs prefer to form a team of three amateurs and forgo having a Pro driver teammate. (although we have no idea why) To accommodate these folks we are initially accepting 8 three amateur teams, so sign up now if that is your plan.
There are limited spaces available for those wanting to race at the HIP Studio. There are already 2 spaces taken so don't wait to enter and be left out.
Congratulations are due to Jim Barass Racing and Team Part Out for finishing 1st and 2nd in the Sim Racing For Men's Health series respectively. They have both won their chance to Pick Their Pro teammate.
Welcome to the first weekly newsletter. This volume is being emailed to the SRFTK community but in future they will be published every Friday afternoon, and you can find them on the event website and on the Discord Channel under # event-bulletins.
All event news and updates will be published in these newsletters and on Discord. Please join the SRFTK Discord Server here: https://discord.gg/aB7ebnxDst.
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There are two primary reasons we hold this racing event. 1. To fundraise for the SickKids Foundation to help them to continue their fantastic work. It's a great way for the racing community to give back.
The second reason is to provide a unique Pro-Am environment for Sim Racing enthusiasts to participate in a fun but competitive event. You can team up with a Pro driver to share a bit of time together and you can compare your driving to theirs. Past feedback is that everyone has a good time. Not only that but it's broadcast live on REV TV and YouTube.
Having fun is what racing at HIP Motorsports is all about. This year they will welcome 9 teams including their Pro drivers live for the event. It is a unique opportunity to step up your SRFTK4 experience and you should take advantage. The food is excellent.
Last year we experienced a slight dip in the fundraising total from the previous year, despite having more teams. This has prompted the organizers to initiate a donation reward program that offers chances to win big for all drivers, Ams and Pros alike. We hope that it will spur everyone to achieve fundraising records this year.
Keep informed over the next 10 weeks by checking out these newsletters weekly.