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New Format Incoming: Testing Our First Driver Swap Race

XCLusive Racing is testing a brand new event format. Grab a teammate and join our first ever short driver swap race at Silverstone, powered by our new automated system.

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J. Hartog  ·  04 September 2026, 12:35

Something new is coming to XCLusive Racing, and we need your help to make it happen.

We are testing our very first driver swap race, a brand new event format built around teamwork, strategy, and shared time behind the wheel. This is the first time we are testing driver swaps in short daily events using our new automated system, and if the test is a success, we will be able to set these up quickly and offer them just like any other daily event.

What is a driver swap race?

Instead of racing solo, you and a teammate share a single car across the race, swapping over partway through. It adds a whole new layer of strategy to our events, from planning your stint lengths to nailing a clean handover, and it opens the door to proper team racing on a daily basis.

Event details

Here is everything you need to know for the test:

**SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER @ 7PM BST **

Circuit: Silverstone

Format: 60 minute race

Start time: 7:00 PM BST

Eligibility: All ratings and all members are welcome to take part

Both drivers will receive a rating for the race, so every stint counts.

How to sign up

Getting involved is simple. First, find your teammate. Then head to Racing and open My Teams to create your team. Once your team is set, sign up for the event and you are locked in.

One important note: if you have multiple people from the same team who want to race, you will need to create separate teams for each pairing right now. Each entry needs its own team.

Help us shape the future of XCLusive events

This is a genuine first for us, and your participation is what makes it possible. Every team that takes part helps us test the system, iron out any issues, and get one step closer to rolling driver swap races out across our daily schedule.

So grab a teammate, create your team, and join us at Silverstone. Let's build something new together.

Sign up now and secure your seat.


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Last updated: 04 Sep 2026