Aussie teen revving to take on world's best in sim racing championships
Once a niche hobby for hardcore gamers, simulator racing is giving people around the world a chance to compete and make a living in motorsport.
Xavier Cain, a 16-year-old student from Mount Gambier in South Australia, is preparing to compete in the 2026 Porsche eSports Super Cup World Championship. Despite his young age, Xavier will be competing against some of the world's best simulator racers from the comfort of his home. He will be racing on the iRacing simulator program, where he has risen to the top 1 percent of racers.
Xavier's goal is to learn as much as he can during the competition to apply his knowledge in future years. The prize for the championship is $10,000 and the opportunity to compete for a real-world development driving spot with Porsche. Xavier's talent was quickly recognized and he joined a professional racing team, Automoves Racing, just six months ago.
His success is credited to his dedication and the rise in popularity of sim racing, which has allowed more people to access what was once an expensive industry. Xavier's mother, Teresa Cain, is supportive of his dream and will do her best to ensure he has the best possible chance at achieving his goals.
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