The Ultimate Sim Racing License
Challenge
Think you have what it takes to go Pro?
One challenge. Four disciplines. Total mastery—are you ready to race? The Ultimate Sim Racing License Challenge was designed to turn drivers of all skill levels into sim racing pros through time-based track challenges. Race F1, IndyCar, NASCAR and IMSA tracks on high-end motion simulators using RFactor 2 in 30 minute solo sessions. You’ll be tasked with beating our experts session times to unlock the next level while earning real rewards along the way. We’ll keep a record of your sessions so you can return and improve from Amateur to Super License.
Rev up and launch into action!
How It Works
To earn your Apex Racing License, you must prove your skill across the most iconic forms of motorsport:
- Formula 1: High-speed precision and elite car control
- GT3: Endurance, consistency, and adaptability
- NASCAR: Strategy, racecraft, and raw power
- GT4: Momentum driving, balance, and tactical overtaking
- IndyCar: Versatility, oval bravery, and open-wheel finesse
- Hypercar: Cutting-edge technology, hybrid mastery, and team endurance
Every participant takes on all categories in one cohesive challenge. Each discipline features a set of 10 fixed tracks and dedicated car classes. Track lists are published in advance so you can train like the pros.
License Tiers
🏁 Amateur
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Everyone starts here—your racing journey begins now!
🥉 Bronze
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Challenge: Beat Bronze-level lap times on at least 5 out of 10 tracks
- Reward: Apex Racing Lab Shirt — valued at $28
- Step up and start separating yourself from the pack!
🥈 Silver
- Skill Level: Advanced
- Challenge: Beat Silver-level lap times on 5 of 10 tracks
- Reward: High-Performance Racing Gloves
- Now you’re racing like a pro—consistency is key!
🥇 Gold
- Skill Level: Pro
- Challenge: Beat Gold-level lap times on 5 of 10 tracks
- Reward: 1-Hour Free Race Session — valued at $75
- Only the sharpest racers reach this tier—think you’ve got the focus?
🏆 Super
- Skill Level: Elite
- Challenge: Beat Super times on 3 of 10 tracks
- Reward: 1-Month Rookie Racer Membership — valued at $100
- This is the pinnacle—precision, speed, and endurance required!
You must complete the prior tier before moving on.
Challenge mapS & Cars
Porsche 911 GT3 at VIR
- Bronze – 1:54.000
- Silver – 1:50.000
- Gold – 1:47.000
- Super – 1:45.000
Callaway Corvette C7 GT3 at Sebring
- Bronze – 2:13.000
- Silver – 2:09.000
- Gold – 2:06.000
- Super – 2:03.000
Ferrari 488 GT3 at Mugello
- Bronze – 1:59.000
- Silver – 1:55.000
- Gold – 1:52.000
- Super – 1:50.000
NASCAR at Daytona Road Course
- Bronze – 1:52.000
- Silver – 1:48.000
- Gold – 1:45.000
- Super – 1:43.000
Indycar at Indianapolis Road Course
- Bronze – 1:30.000
- Silver – 1:27.000
- Gold – 1:25.000
- Super – 1:23.000
Alpine A110 GT4 at Oulton Park
- Bronze – 1:50.000
- Silver – 1:46.000
- Gold – 1:43.000
- Super – 1:41.000
Hypercar at Road Atlanta
- Bronze – 1:16.000
- Silver – 1:13.500
- Gold – 1:10.000
- Super – 1:09.000
Hypercar at Road America
- Bronze – 1:59.000
- Silver – 1:55.000
- Gold – 1:52.000
- Super – 1:50.000
Formula 1 at Spa
- Bronze – 1:55.000
- Silver – 1:51.500
- Gold – 1:48.000
- Super – 1:46.000
Formula 1 at Silverstone
- Bronze – 1:41.000
- Silver – 1:37.000
- Gold – 1:34.000
- Super – 1:32.000
