George Boothby secures victory for Veloce McLaren in the second round of the ADAC SimRacing Expo Professional Trophy, winning by a narrow 1.5s margin.
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Key Concepts in This Article
- George Boothby claims second round of ADAC SimRacing Expo.
- Teams faced a virtual Monza in the second of five races.
- The McLaren 720S GT3 Evo was the popular car for this round.
- Boothby pushed ahead to win, despite intense competition.
- The final races will be live, in-person events in Dortmund.
The Setup
The second round of the ADAC SimRacing Expo Professional Trophy saw George Boothby triumph on behalf of Veloce McLaren, by a narrow 1.5-second margin following a gruelling 45-minute race.
The stage was set in a virtual replica of Monza, with every team vying for a share of the €5,000 prize pool.
There were 11 driver changes from the opening round as teams put forward their best drivers for the high-speed layout of the course.
The Showdown
Boothby seized initial control by securing pole position, leading the race ahead of notable contenders from Williams Esports Chillblast and Visceral Esports.
The race saw multiple incidents, including a chaotic opening corner and various collisions throughout the race.
However, despite the hurdles, Boothby managed to maintain his lead, even as fierce competition from Vojtěch Fiala of Williams Esports threatened his position.
The two engaged in a thrilling back-and-forth, with Boothby eventually extending his lead to 1.5s, which he maintained until the finish line.
Boothby’s Triumph
Despite the pandemonium of the race, Boothby emerged victorious, describing the first lap as “insanity”.
He praised opponent Fiala, highlighting the trustworthiness of such a talented driver.
This win places Boothby in a strong position moving into the remaining rounds of the ADAC SimRacing Expo’s Professional Trophy, further cementing his status as a force to be reckoned with in the sim racing world.
ADAC SimRacing Expo Professional Trophy 2023, Round 2 race results
- George Boothby – Veloce McLaren VEXT
- Vojtěch Fiala – Williams Esports Chillblast
- Marco Jonkers – West Competition Racing BMW Romania
- Tommy Razeyre – SDL Esports Logitech G
- Mikhail Statsenko – ITB Racing
- Samuele Villa – Glitch Motorsport
- Chris Warner – Jardier Community
- Leon Hoppe – Grid Finder Racing
- Mateusz Hladky – Tomas ENGE SIM Racing
- Michael Romagnoli – Absolute RES-TECH By Acelith
