Grid Finder to Host a Multi-Game, Multi-Platform Gaming Community for IMSA Fans
ENGLAND – Rafa Racing Club, recently announced as a new IMSA Promotional Partner, will provide an IMSA online racing and gaming resource for fans via its Grid Finder brand.
Grid Finder (https://www.gridfinder.com/) a leading online racing community, helps sim racing, gaming and motorsports enthusiasts around the world connect with leagues and games, whether PC, Console or Mobile based.
Starting June 3rd, Grid Finder will host a series of competitive online racing events, aligning with the IMSA iRacing calendar for the newly announced IMSA Grid Finder Endurance Series. The series will feature races at iconic IMSA tracks using current IMSA machinery in the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) and GT Daytona (GTD) classes.
The collaboration kicks off with a hotlap series reflecting the newly sponsored IMSA Grid Finder Endurance Series on the popular online racing simulator, iRacing. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for exciting prizes weekly by honing their skills on the Grid Finder Time Attack Server prior to each endurance race.
Tom Bunten, CEO of Grid Finder, expressed his enthusiasm about the activation, stating, “It’s an honour to be trusted by IMSA to host a gaming community to engage fans of the iconic IMSA racing series. We’re excited to build a long-term relationship that delivers genuine value and excitement for motorsport fans through gaming.”
The activation between Grid Finder and IMSA is designed to be a comprehensive and evolving collaboration. Both parties have committed to a strategic roadmap that includes joint marketing efforts, experiential initiatives, and collaborative development to enhance and expand the IMSA online racing community.
“As IMSA continues to expand its presence in the esports and gaming space, we are thrilled to collaborate with Grid Finder to build our collective platform,” said IMSA Vice President Partnership Marketing and Business Development Brandon Huddleston. “We have made tremendous strides over the past several years through various gaming platforms to introduce IMSA to new audiences, and we are eager to work with Grid Finder to further enhance those opportunities.”
The Grid Finder platform will provide exclusive product offerings to IMSA fans such as liveries, engineering setups and more.
Grid Finder and IMSA are excited to invite fans to use the Grid Finder platform to enhance their gaming experience, as well as join the inaugural IMSA Grid Finder Endurance Series and experience the rush of motorsports from the comfort of their homes. For more information on how to participate and a schedule of events, please follow IMSA and Grid Finder on their social media channels.
About the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA):
International Motor Sports Association, LLC (IMSA) was originally founded in 1969 and owns a long and rich history in sports car racing. Today, IMSA is the sanctioning body of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the premier sports car racing series in North America. IMSA also sanctions the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, as well as five one-make series: Ferrari Challenge North America, Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin, Mustang Challenge and Porsche Carrera Cup North America. IMSA – a company within the NASCAR family – is the exclusive strategic partner in North America with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) which operates the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a part of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The partnership enables selected WeatherTech Championship competitors to earn automatic entries into the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. For more information please visit IMSA.com or IMSA’s social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.
About Grid Finder
Grid Finder is a community platform that helps gamers find communities to race with and provides racing leagues and communities with tools and dashboards to manage their recruitment, sign ups, race calendars and more. With game integrations and simple management tools, Grid Finder allows gamers to spend more time on the track, and less time on spreadsheets. With a new livery marketplace just released, GridFinder.com is a place for creators in the sim racing and online racing space to find their place in the paddock. Gamers can connect with Grid Finder through Facebook, X, Instagram and in their lively discord server.
About RAFA Racing Club
RAFA Racing, utilizing the motto “Race As Family Always,” is a motorsports club and race team founded by and made for high-performance auto drivers, supporters, and fans of all types. Started by Rafael Martinez, the Club aims to create a space for high-performance car enthusiasts to enjoy like-minded individuals, network and share ideas on and off the track, and bond as one team with a common interest. The RAFA Racing Team made its debut in 2023 with a runner-up finish in the McLaren Trophy Europe Series, and expands that footprint to include Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and SRO GT4 Europe in 2024. The Club’s off-track presence can be felt on social media and beyond, including YouTube, Instagram and Facebook and at RafaRacing.Club.