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 at Apex Racing Lab 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!
the challenge
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
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!
challenge
maps & cars
- Bronze – 1:54.000
- Silver – 1:50.000
- Gold – 1:47.000
- Super – 1:45.000
- Bronze – 1:54.000
- Silver – 1:50.000
- Gold – 1:47.000
- Super – 1:45.000
- Bronze – 1:59.000
- Silver – 1:55.000
- Gold – 1:52.000
- Super – 1:50.000
- Bronze – 1:52.000
- Silver – 1:48.000
- Gold – 1:45.000
- Super – 1:43.000
- Bronze – 1:30.000
- Silver – 1:27.000
- Gold – 1:25.000
- Super – 1:23.000
- Bronze – 1:50.000
- Silver – 1:46.000
- Gold – 1:43.000
- Super – 1:41.000
- Bronze – 1:16.000
- Silver – 1:13.500
- Gold – 1:10.000
- Super – 1:09.000
- Bronze – 1:59.000
- Silver – 1:55.000
- Gold – 1:52.000
- Super – 1:50.000
- Bronze – 1:55.000
- Silver – 1:51.500
- Gold – 1:48.000
- Super – 1:46.000
- Bronze – 1:41.000
- Silver – 1:37.000
- Gold – 1:34.000
- Super – 1:32.000