The inaugural World eSeries Sprintcars trophy - an online video gaming initative - is up for grabs over three weekends in April and May.

The format will be similar to a regular one-heat round of World Series Sprintcars. Speedweek, Sunshine Swing and Western Swing competitions will determine the overall champion.

It will use eSports giant iRacing to host the event.

To encourage real-life teams to enter, the 10 contracted drivers from the 2019-20 event have been offered a complimentary nomination to the eSports event.

The Standard understands the contracted teams will have the choice of running with their real-life driver or hiring a gaming specialist to take the wheel.

Speedway Australia chief executive Greg Lynd said the initiative was exciting for fans of the sport.

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"This sad state of affairs is an unprecedented situation, and we need to be at the forefront of any opportunities that present themselves in the coming months," he said.

"In the meantime, this is a great initiative that should keep speedway fans and competitors engaged."

Visit https://www.speedwayaustralia.org/summer-just-went-digital-enter-now for more information on how to enter.

The eSport modified sedan title, meanwhile, will take place from April 3 to 5.

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