The Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia (PESCM) 2025 returns for a second year, and Porsche Malaysia encourages Malaysian youths to participate in the premier virtual racing challenge. If you're into electronic games in the form of automotive racing, you should try, but you have to be between 10 and 25 years of age, 50+ kids like me cannot apply. Quite unfortunate for me.
The PESCM Challenge opens for registration on 20 March 2025, and qualifications start from 12 April 2025 and the new competition categories mean racers as young as 10 years old can compete this time around. Starting them young I suppose.
The top 10 fastest racers from each age category will be invited to Sepang International Circuit on 8 August 2025 for a thrilling final competition, set alongside thrilling real-world motorsports during the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) weekend.
Three time-attack qualifiers are to be organised to seek the best drivers, culminating in a final race day set to happen on 8 June 2025 during the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) weekend at Sepang International Circuit. So yes, you can watch real Porsche racing while trying to win on the virtual track.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
Kuala Lumpur. Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (Auto Performance) officially announces the return of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia. With wide options of competition categories available, aspiring sim racers as young as 10 years old will be eligible to participate in the challenge. With three qualifying knock-out rounds whittling down the field of entrants to the fastest drivers in the nation, the event will culminate in a thrilling final championship, during the PCCA weekend on 8 June 2025.
The Esports Sprint Challenge invites aspiring racers and gaming enthusiasts to showcase their talent. skills and passion in the online simulation racing arena. Registration will be open online from 20 March to 16 April, while the challenge opens for entries online and at Porsche Centres across Malaysia from 12 April to 20 April. Interested sim-racers can sign up for free by registering at http://pescm.porsche.com.my/.
“The excitement and enthusiasm we witnessed in 2024 was proof of the incredible racing spirit burning amongst our young, driven Malaysians. It’s inspiring to see their passion for motorsport come alive on the virtual arena, and we are thrilled to bring back the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia for a second year running,” shared Christopher Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance.
Mr. Hunter continued: “By integrating virtual and real-world racing, we aim to cultivate local talent and inspire the next generation of racers—those who have the potential to shape the future of motorsports. As we carry forward PESCM 2025, we will continue to embrace the motorsport DNA that lies at the heart of Porsche.”
In 2025, an extra special prize awaits those who triumph above all others: racers that finish on the podium during the final championship on race day at PCCA will stand a chance to win an opportunity to get behind the wheel of an actual Porsche on the track. Winners under 18 years of age may share this Porsche experience alongside a parent or guardian.
Qualifying and race formats
Set on the RaceRoom Racing Experience platform on Steam, the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia 2025 brings high-intensity virtual racing action to the next generation of sim racers in Malaysia. Featuring circuits from the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) tour, the tournament is open to aspiring drivers across three age categories:
• Junior Dreamers: 10 – 14 years old
• Young Dreamers: 15 – 17 years old
• Driven Dreamers: 18 – 25 years old
Round 1 of Qualifying kicks off with a 10-minute time-trial session, where participants can set their fastest laps either remotely from home or by making an appointment to qualify at any Porsche Centre nationwide. When registering, participants must select a Porsche Centre to represent, which will determine their competing location if they advance to Round 2.
Qualifiers who advance to Round 2 will battle it out in a physical qualifying session at their selected Porsche Centre on the following dates:
• Porsche Centre Ara Damansara: 26 – 27 April 2025
• Porsche Centre Johor Bahru: 3 – 4 May 2025
• Porsche Centre Penang: 10 – 11 May 2025
• Porsche Centre Sungai Besi: 17 – 18 May 2025
During this second round of Qualifying, participants will receive a personal coaching session, followed by 10 minutes of practice on a pre-set virtual track. The top 10 finishers from each category at each Porsche Centre that record the fastest lap times from a 10-minute time trial will then make it to the final qualifiers happening from 25 – 26 May 2025 at Bangsar Shopping Centre.
Catch the final qualifiers live at Bangsar Shopping Centre
During the final qualifying round, the public are invited to witness the intensity and rally behind their favourite rising sim racers as they compete with the best of the best from their respective categories. Only the top 10 racers from each category may secure a spot for the final race day at PCCA 2025 at the Sepang International Circuit.
Thrilling race at the Malaysia leg of Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA)
The top 10 finalists from each category will battle it out in a high-intensity sprint race on 8 June 2025, set against the backdrop of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) leg in Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. As real-world endurance racing unfolds on the track, the virtual competition will take stage in parallel to the race, bringing together the next generation of racers in a fusion of Esports and motorsport excellence.
The Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia 2025 embodies the heart of Porsche’s motorsport DNA. More than just a competition, it’s a proving ground for aspiring talents—bridging the virtual and real-world racing arenas to shape the future of motorsport.
For more information on Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia 2025 and to sign up, interested sim-racers may visit https://bit.ly/pescm-registration . Rules and regulations apply.
About Sime Darby Auto Performance Sdn. Bhd.
Sime Darby Auto Performance (Auto Performance) is a subsidiary of the Motors Division of Sime Darby Berhad. Auto Peformance is the authorised importer of Porsche in Malaysia since 2010, and distributes Porsche vehicles and parts, and provides After Sales services for Porsche vehicles in Malaysia through its Porsche Centres nationwide - namely, Porsche Centre Ara Damansara; one of the largest Porsche Centres in a single facility within the Porsche Asia Pacific region, Porsche Centre Sungai Besi, Porsche Centre Penang, and Porsche Centre Johor Bahru. Porsche Centre Johor Bahru pioneers the first 4S facility in the Asia Pacific region integrating Sales, Services, Spare parts with Body & Paint facility and Malaysia’s first certified Classic Partner.
The Esports Sprint Challenge invites aspiring racers and gaming enthusiasts to showcase their talent. skills and passion in the online simulation racing arena. Registration will be open online from 20 March to 16 April, while the challenge opens for entries online and at Porsche Centres across Malaysia from 12 April to 20 April. Interested sim-racers can sign up for free by registering at http://pescm.porsche.com.my/.
“The excitement and enthusiasm we witnessed in 2024 was proof of the incredible racing spirit burning amongst our young, driven Malaysians. It’s inspiring to see their passion for motorsport come alive on the virtual arena, and we are thrilled to bring back the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia for a second year running,” shared Christopher Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance.
Mr. Hunter continued: “By integrating virtual and real-world racing, we aim to cultivate local talent and inspire the next generation of racers—those who have the potential to shape the future of motorsports. As we carry forward PESCM 2025, we will continue to embrace the motorsport DNA that lies at the heart of Porsche.”
In 2025, an extra special prize awaits those who triumph above all others: racers that finish on the podium during the final championship on race day at PCCA will stand a chance to win an opportunity to get behind the wheel of an actual Porsche on the track. Winners under 18 years of age may share this Porsche experience alongside a parent or guardian.
Qualifying and race formats
Set on the RaceRoom Racing Experience platform on Steam, the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia 2025 brings high-intensity virtual racing action to the next generation of sim racers in Malaysia. Featuring circuits from the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) tour, the tournament is open to aspiring drivers across three age categories:
• Junior Dreamers: 10 – 14 years old
• Young Dreamers: 15 – 17 years old
• Driven Dreamers: 18 – 25 years old
Round 1 of Qualifying kicks off with a 10-minute time-trial session, where participants can set their fastest laps either remotely from home or by making an appointment to qualify at any Porsche Centre nationwide. When registering, participants must select a Porsche Centre to represent, which will determine their competing location if they advance to Round 2.
Qualifiers who advance to Round 2 will battle it out in a physical qualifying session at their selected Porsche Centre on the following dates:
• Porsche Centre Ara Damansara: 26 – 27 April 2025
• Porsche Centre Johor Bahru: 3 – 4 May 2025
• Porsche Centre Penang: 10 – 11 May 2025
• Porsche Centre Sungai Besi: 17 – 18 May 2025
During this second round of Qualifying, participants will receive a personal coaching session, followed by 10 minutes of practice on a pre-set virtual track. The top 10 finishers from each category at each Porsche Centre that record the fastest lap times from a 10-minute time trial will then make it to the final qualifiers happening from 25 – 26 May 2025 at Bangsar Shopping Centre.
Catch the final qualifiers live at Bangsar Shopping Centre
During the final qualifying round, the public are invited to witness the intensity and rally behind their favourite rising sim racers as they compete with the best of the best from their respective categories. Only the top 10 racers from each category may secure a spot for the final race day at PCCA 2025 at the Sepang International Circuit.
Thrilling race at the Malaysia leg of Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA)
The top 10 finalists from each category will battle it out in a high-intensity sprint race on 8 June 2025, set against the backdrop of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) leg in Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. As real-world endurance racing unfolds on the track, the virtual competition will take stage in parallel to the race, bringing together the next generation of racers in a fusion of Esports and motorsport excellence.
The Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia 2025 embodies the heart of Porsche’s motorsport DNA. More than just a competition, it’s a proving ground for aspiring talents—bridging the virtual and real-world racing arenas to shape the future of motorsport.
For more information on Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia 2025 and to sign up, interested sim-racers may visit https://bit.ly/pescm-
About Sime Darby Auto Performance Sdn. Bhd.
Sime Darby Auto Performance (Auto Performance) is a subsidiary of the Motors Division of Sime Darby Berhad. Auto Peformance is the authorised importer of Porsche in Malaysia since 2010, and distributes Porsche vehicles and parts, and provides After Sales services for Porsche vehicles in Malaysia through its Porsche Centres nationwide - namely, Porsche Centre Ara Damansara; one of the largest Porsche Centres in a single facility within the Porsche Asia Pacific region, Porsche Centre Sungai Besi, Porsche Centre Penang, and Porsche Centre Johor Bahru. Porsche Centre Johor Bahru pioneers the first 4S facility in the Asia Pacific region integrating Sales, Services, Spare parts with Body & Paint facility and Malaysia’s first certified Classic Partner.
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