AREA iRacing Season 5 Shootout: Details & Date Revealed
September 30th, 2023 —
We're gearing up for an explosive kickoff to Season 5 with the highly anticipated AREA Shootout! Mark your calendars for October 9th at 8:45pm ET, when the virtual engines roar to life at the classic version of Daytona.
This year, we're thrilled to announce that we're expanding the field for the Shootout, inviting not only our former pole winners and Preseason Shootout champions, but also our AREA Playoff drivers from last season. This promises to make the competition fiercer than ever before.
Here's the impressive list of drivers who have earned their spot in this exhilarating event:
Former Shootout Winners:
Eric Wineland
Jake Nichols
Cup Pole Winners:
James Scioly
Seth Noell
Ryan Haartz
Nate Tretow
Greg Mitchell
Chris Rabel
David Wiseheart
Cosmin Ioanesiu
Brandon Buie
Cup Playoffs:
Conor Horn
Douglas Newbigging
Cedrick Hunter
Cup Playoffs (Suspended from Shootout):
Ricky Springer
Xfinity Pole Winners:
Matthew Bell
Justin Muncill
Travis Beckner
Cameron Hearn
Brad Slaughter
Shayn Abbey
Xfinity Playoffs:
John Furnas
Casey Lakatos
Alex Weaver
Truck Pole Winners:
JT Poole
Justin Anasogak
Michael Kurhan
Justin Michael
Truck Playoffs:
Tom Bourne
Garrett Grant
Alan Elwood
Mason Cain
Ricky Hardin
Please note that Ricky Springer, while eligible for the Preseason Shootout, is suspended from the event due to his actions at the end of Season 4 in the AREA Cup Series playoffs involving an on-track incident.
The AREA Shootout promises heart-pounding action, as drivers from various series go head-to-head, battling for supremacy on the virtual asphalt.
Don't miss out on this thrilling event that sets the stage for an incredible Season 5. Join us on October 9th at 8:45pm ET, as we watch these top-notch racers tear up the track at the legendary Daytona for a winner-take-all prize of $50.
Get ready for the adrenaline rush - it's going to be an unforgettable night of racing!