ESE Entertainment Inc. announced its strategic collaboration with Metapro as a technology partner for the Virtual Driftmasters Series. For ten years, Drift Masters has captivated audiences with exhilarating drift racing events across Europe. The 2023 Drift Masters Finale had a record 55,000 drift fans attend in person at the PGE Stadium in Europe.

Online broadcasts of the events have reached over 7 million viewers worldwide. Now, by embracing digital motorsports, Drift Masters aims to replicate this excitement in the virtual world, starting with the inaugural Virtual Driftmasters competition. Virtual Driftmasters is a digital racing competition within the video game called Assetto Corsa.

The role of ESE Entertainment and Metapro is to transform the traditional motorsport event into a fully online esports event. Players from around the globe can register to compete in virtual races that mimic the actual real-world drift racing tracks. The event is designed for gaming enthusiasts and a wider audience, including fans of traditional motorsport, offering a new way to engage with the sport.

Metapro has been instrumental in the development and launch of the Virtual Driftmasters series. The initial phase has successfully been completed with the launch of the Virtual Drift Masters Portal, where competitors can now register for the first season at https://vdm.gp/. This portal is the gateway for participants to enter the event.

Metapro will leverage their advanced technological solutions for the Virtual Driftmasters Portal and Application. This partnership includes the intricate task of replicating real-world tracks as mods in Assetto Corsa, ensuring an authentic and immersive racing experience for participants. ESE Entertainment will be responsible for online event execution, bringing the Virtual Driftmasters series to life.

The team aims to deliver unparalleled event execution, enhancing the competitive and viewing experience for fans around the globe. In the coming days, the Virtual Drift Masters App will be made available to the public, enhancing the experience and accessibility of the series. Alongside these developments, Metapro has also unveiled the latest version of the Metapro Wallet, showcasing their commitment to integrating new technology within the esports.

A significant innovation introduced by Metapro for this series is the metaproID, a novel concept that combines web2 and web3 user profiles. This feature is set to revolutionize how participants interact within the Virtual Driftmasters ecosystem, offering a seamless and integrated user experience that bridges traditional online platforms with the emerging web3 space.