Michelin and Xbox are hosting a global 24 Hours Challenge online with the Forza Motorsport 6 game. The competition will coincide with the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans in France this weekend.
During a 24-hour period (6 a.m. PDT, June 18, to 6 a.m. PDT, June 19), gamers are encouraged to join the race online and post their best times in the Ford GT race car on the famed Circuit de la Sarthe. Eligible U.S. participants may win prizes from Michelin, Xbox, the Petersen Automotice museum, and Ford; one lucky winner will win a trip to the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.
“Michelin wanted to connect racing fans around the world to the 24 Hours of Le Mans,” said Oscar Pereda, director of ultra-high performance at Michelin North America. “We hope this contest will help bring the excitement from France right into their living rooms.”
To enter, gamers are asked to log into their Xbox accounts anytime during a 24-hour period beginning at 6:00 am PST and launch Forza Motorsport 6. Once in the game, players can enter the “Michelin 24 Hours Forza Challenge” which will be found in the Community Monthly channel of Rivals Mode.
Fans in the Los Angeles area are encouraged to attend a 24 Hours of Le Mans party at the Petersen Museum, where select three-person teams will also compete in a three-hour endurance race in the new Ford GT race car on the Petersen’s Forza Motorsport 6 simulators. The event will also be streamed live on Twitch at twitch.tv/michelinusa. Tickets for the live play event can be purchased HERE.
Michelin has won 24 overall championships at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans race, including the past 18 straight championships. For more information on Michelin's involvement in this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, visit www.MichelinMotorsport.com.
