If you ever played Papyrus’ seminal Grand Prix Legends then you’ve read his name. Rich began working as a tester on NASCAR Racing (1994) and was with Papyrus at the end. In this interview, published in 2022, we discuss his time at the legendary studio and the design of Grand Prix Legends, including initial feelings of hurt at not being asked to join iRacing.
ICR2 is a simulation of the 1995 IndyCar Series. It featured 15 tracks and a selection of chassis and engines.
Re-released as CART Racing.
Join Jon Denton, Tim Wheatley, Simon Croft and guest(s) as they discuss sim racing and racing games past, present and future.
Motorsport Games today announced a boost to their finances that brings in significant investment, selling 460,830 shares at what should be $2.17 per share. This injects $1M into the company.
Press release:
Motorsport Games Announces $1 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
MIAMI, July 26, 2024 — Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the sale and issuance of 460,830 shares of Class A common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) of the Company at an offering price of $2.17 per share (or per pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof), in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under the Nasdaq rules. In a concurrent private placement, Motorsport Games will issue unregistered Series A warrants to purchase up to 460,830 shares of Class A common stock and unregistered Series B warrants to purchase up to 460,830 shares of Class A common stock, each will be exercisable on the effective date of stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares upon exercise of the unregistered common warrants (the “Stockholder Approval”), at an exercise price of $2.17 per share. The Series A warrants will expire five and one-half years following the Stockholder Approval and the Series B will expire 18 months following the Stockholder Approval. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about July 29, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.
The gross proceeds to the Company from this offering are expected to be approximately $1 million, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses. Motorsport Games intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.
A “shelf” registration statement (File Number 333-262462) relating to the offered shares of Class A common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) being offered in the registered direct offering (but excluding the unregistered common warrants and the shares of common stock underlying the unregistered common warrants issued in the concurrent private placement) was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 1, 2022 and became effective on February 10, 2022. The offering of the shares of Class A common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) in the registered direct offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of an effective registration statement. A prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the registered direct offering will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC at 430 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by phone at (212) 856-5711 or e-mail at placements@hcwco.com.
The unregistered common warrants and the shares of common stock underlying the unregistered common warrants described above are being offered in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder have not been registered under the Securities Act, or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the unregistered common warrants and underlying shares of common stock may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Motorsport Games:
Motorsport Games is a racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series. Combining innovative and engaging video games with exciting esports competitions and content for racing fans and gamers, Motorsport Games strives to make racing games that are authentically close to reality. The Company is the officially licensed video game developer and publisher for iconic motorsport racing series including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship, recently releasing Le Mans Ultimate in Early Access. Motorsport Games also owns the industry leading rFactor 2 and KartKraft simulation platforms. rFactor 2 also serves as the official sim racing platform of Formula E, while also powering F1 Arcade through a partnership with Kindred Concepts. Motorsport Games is also an award-winning esports partner of choice for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, creating the renowned Le Mans Virtual Series. Motorsport Games is building a virtual racing ecosystem where each product drives excitement, every esports event is an adventure, and every race inspires.
For more information about Motorsport Games visit: www.motorsportgames.com.