The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) introduced gaming enthusiasts in the Cayman Islands to its new motor racing simulation technology at Gamers Bay 9.
During day one of the gaming convention, which ran at John Gray High School on 27 and 28 September, CMF offered attendees the chance to try its Advanced SimRacing (ASR) rig.
“CMF’s most recent event at Gamers Bay 9, proved that Sim or ESim racing is more than just a game,” said Rhondel Ramdath, vice president of CMF.
“Sim racing offers Caymanian youths a unique and powerful blend of education and competition.
“It’s a high-tech platform that rapidly develops crucial life skills like split second decision-making under pressure, intensive focus, and data-driven problem-solving as they analyse telemetry and vehicle dynamics.”
Ramdath said the simulation also helps instil values of discipline, perseverance and graceful sportsmanship, preparing young people for real world challenges both on the road and in future careers.
“It was well received by the general public, and we hope to continue working with the community to provide safe drivers as well as Cayman’s future athletes,” he added.
Many attendees at Gamers Bay 9 tested their skills on CMF’s simulator, with three emerging as the fastest on the virtual track.
The trio, who were all aged between 18 and 20, were: Hunter Collier in first place, Tristan Powers in second place and Kavaun Green in third place.
Prizes included CI$100 Advanced SimRacing gift cards and an iRacing coaching session with Canadian esports champion Phil Bouchard.
ASR is the official supplier to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) for professional sim racing installations and has been praised by top F1 drivers such as Max Verstappen for its realism.
Gamers Bay 9, organised by Net Geeks Media, is the largest gaming convention in the Cayman Islands and features gaming tournaments, celebrity guests and technology showcases.
