Next Level Racing®
Gold Coast, Australia
16 October 2025
Next Level Racing® and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile successfully concludes the 2025 Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship, where Next Level Racing® proudly served as the Title Sponsor of the Esports categories. Held in Sri Lanka, the event was held at the Ceylon Motorsports Club, at Pearlbay – Bandaragama, where 210 of the best drivers from Asia Pacific congregated to battle it out on the real and virtual circuit.
The 2025 Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship featured 2 exciting Esports categories – iRacing and Assetto Corsa – showcasing thrilling races with 30 of the best Esport drivers in the business. Both categories were hosted on the flagship Next Level Racing® GTElite and ERS3 Seats cockpits to ensure competitors were able to race on standardized equipment for parity and fairness – whilst experiencing the ultimate in realism and performance.
To recognize the talent and dedication of the competitors, Next Level Racing® proudly awarded 2x GTElite cockpits as prizes to the winners of each Esports categories: Malaysian Esports Pro and Next Level Racing Ambassador, Naquib Azlan, taking 1st place in the Assetto Corsa category, and Japanese Esports Pro, Sota Muto standing on top of the podium in the iRacing category.
“It’s an honour for Next Level Racing® to support the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship, continuing our great collaboration with the FIA at their global events.” said Kam Khadem, Chief Marketing Officer at Next Level Racing®. “Esports is an essential part of the motorsport ecosystem, and we’re proud to contribute and support its continued growth in the Asia-Pacific region.”
Angelo Senaratne, Discipline Head of Esports APMC said: “The Next Level Racing rigs brought tremendous value to the APMC event. The sturdiness, design, and overall presence of the cockpits elevated the entire experience to a truly professional standard. Many participating ASNs expressed great interest and admiration for how impressive the setup looked and felt. I’m deeply grateful to Next Level Racing for their support in helping CMSC deliver such a successful event. Their contribution was instrumental; without it, the event simply wouldn’t have reached the same level of excellence.”
This collaboration highlights the partnership between Next Level Racing® and the FIA, further strengthening our commitment to supporting the growth of virtual motorsport globally, and continuing the mission to offer entertainment and competition through cutting-edge equipment and international partnerships.
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About Next Level Racing®
Founded in 2009, Next Level Racing® has revolutionized the simulation industry with its unwavering commitment to innovation and unique design. As a multiple award-winning company, we have always aimed to provide our customers with the most realistic and immersive racing and flight simulation experiences.
About Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship
The Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship (APMC) is a biennial, FIA-sanctioned event that unites the region’s top motorsport talent across multiple disciplines, from karting and autocross to esports and gymkhana. First held in Malaysia in 2023 and hosted by Sri Lanka in 2025, the championship was created to provide an accessible and competitive platform for emerging drivers and national motorsport bodies across the Asia Pacific. APMC promotes collaboration, safety, and development within the region’s motorsport community, offering athletes the opportunity to represent their countries on an international stage. The next edition, scheduled for 2027, will continue this mission at a new destination within the Asia Pacific region.
About Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the global governing body for motorsport and the worldwide federation of motoring organizations. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Paris, the FIA oversees major international racing series, including Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship, while also setting safety, technical, and sporting standards across all forms of motorsport. Beyond racing, the FIA works to promote safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility for all road users around the world.
