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!

Reward: Apex Racing Lab Shirt

Challenge: Beat Bronze-level lap times on at least 5 out of 10 tracks to move into Bronze

1^st Minimum Bronze time: Amateur 1
2^nd Minimum Bronze time: Amateur 2
3^rd Minimum Bronze time: Amateur 3
4^th Minimum Bronze time: Amateur 4
5^th Minimum Bronze time: License upgrade to Bronze!

🥉 Bronze

Skill Level: Intermediate

Step up and start separating yourself from the pack!

Reward: High-Performance Sim Racing Gloves

Challenge: Beat Silver-level lap times on 5 of 10 tracks to move into Silver

1^st Minimum Silver time: Bronze 1
2^nd Minimum Silver time: Bronze 2
3^rd Minimum Silver time: Bronze 3
4^th Minimum Silver time: Bronze 4
5^th Minimum Silver time: License upgrade to Silver!

🥈 Silver

Skill Level: Advanced

Now you’re racing like a pro—consistency is key!

Reward: 1-Hour Free Race Session (valued at $65)

Challenge: Beat Gold-level lap times on 5 of 10 tracks to move into Gold

1^st Minimum Gold time: Silver 1
2^nd Minimum Gold time: Silver 2
3^rd Minimum Gold time: Silver 3
4^th Minimum Gold time: Silver 4
5^th Minimum Gold time: License upgrade to Gold!

🥇 Gold

Skill Level: Pro

Only the sharpest racers reach this tier—think you’ve got the focus?

Reward: 2-Hour Free Race Session (valued at $130)

Challenge: Beat Super times on 5 of 10 tracks to move into Super

1^st Minimum Super time: Gold 1
2^nd Minimum Super time: Gold 2
3^rd Minimum Super time: Gold 3
4^th Minimum Super time: Gold 4
5^th Minimum Super time: License upgrade to Super!

🏆 Super

Skill Level: Elite

This is the pinnacle—precision, speed, and endurance required!

Reward: 1-month Rookie Racer Membership (4 hours. Valued at $300)

Challenge: Beat Super times on all tracks

1^st Super time: Super 1
2^nd Super time: Super 2
3^rd Super time: Super 3
4^th Super time: Super 4
5^th Super time: Super 5
6^th Super time: Super 6
7^th Super time: Super 7
8^th Super time: Super 8
9^th Super time: Super 9
10^th Super time: Super 10!