Thomas Jackermeier Interview – Merging Real-World & Esports Racing

Back in January, SRO Motorsports Group and Fanatec have agreed to a multi-year expansion of their existing partnership that makes the German brand the title sponsor of the GT World Challenge Powered by AWS and the new GT2 European Series. This multi-year deal between the SRO Motorsports Group and Fanatec aims at further integrating e-sports and real-world competition into one sport.

In a recent interview, VCO Esports Ben Constanduros sat down with Thomas Jackermeier, who is the CEO of Fanatec/Endor AG. The duo talks about this exciting project and gives us some more insights into the latest innovations at Fanatec, including some pretty awesome developments.

During the interview Thomas Jackermeier confirms Fanatec’s plan to produce and retail a more affordable Direct Drive solution.

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Official Webpages –  www.fanatec.com – www.gt-world-challenge.com – vco-esports.com

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About Fanatec

Fanatec is the leading brand for dedicated sim racing hardware, including force feedback steering wheels, pedals, and complete cockpits for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC-based racing simulators. Based in Germany, the company has more than 20 years of experience in developing and manufacturing sim racing equipment, constantly striving for innovation and quality. Fanatec is the official hardware partner for several different esports series, including F1 Esports Pro Series, the eSport WRC Championship, and SRO E-sport GT Series, with the sim racing hardware being an integral part of the live broadcasts all over the world. Automotive-grade sim racing gear with high quality sold exclusively through www.fanatec.com.