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Vietnamese racers ready for E1 Championship Season 1

For the first time, Vietnam has two representatives at the sim (simulated) racing tournament E1 Championship Season 1, which began on April 7.
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Hanoi (VNA) - For the first time, Vietnam hastwo representatives at the sim (simulated) racing tournament E1 ChampionshipSeason 1, which began on April 7.

Dang Ho Gia Huy and Le Hoang Vinh Long are both membersof Saigon United Motorsports (SUM).

Despite their young age, they are experienced simracers, with Huy attending the Salzburgring track and Formula Raceroom X-17 andLong joining a series of tournaments including the Hanoi Street Circuit (F12020), Nordschleife (Porsche 911 RSR), and Nurburgring Grand Prix (Ferrari 488GT3 Evo). 

According to the Vietnam Recreational E-sportAssociation (VIRESA), the championship lasts until June 2 with eight roundstaking place weekly at 8pm every Wednesday.

There are 28 racers in 14 teams from Asia-Pacificnations such as Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, and Vietnam./.
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