Playcon 2023

November 24, 2023

We’re back again at Playcon with more speed, more skill, and the best in racing!

Here’s what participants and specators can look forward to:

🏆 Tournament: Our time attack challenge is set to ignite the tracks again! Drivers will go full throttle through a limited time at the Redbull Ring National layout. The top 20 male and female will be selected to proceed to the tournament on Sunday 3rd December. The car will be announced on the day to keep it fair as possible for those who cannot practice at home.

🎮 Experiences to Look Out For:

Dive into the fast lane with our VR Racing Experience. It’s as real as it gets!
Virtual drifting demos.
Challenge yourself on our developed Maltese virtual tracks: La Reve Karting Track and Mtahleb Hill Climb

€1000 prize pool up for grabs for the tournament and goodie bags by Enemed for the other challenges.

There is no registration to participate, just visit our stand on Saturday and join the queue. Visit the event page for more information.

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Playcon 2023

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