Microsoft announces Forza Racing Championship 2016

Microsoft today announced that Forza Racing Championship is coming later this summer in Forza Motorsport 6. The Forza Racing Championship will take advantage of more than 600 fully detailed Forzavista cars and the great lineup of racing. Competitions will be open and competitive for all, from brand new players taking their first laps, to the fastest virtual drivers in the world. Players of all levels can compete for glory and win real-world prizes.

To celebrate the upcoming Forza Racing Championship, and with just days to go before the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing competes in the 84^th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 18 and 19, beginning today codes for the 2016 #66 Ford GT Le Mans race car in Forza Motorsport 6 will be sent via Xbox Live messages to all gamers who have played Forza Motorsport 6. [NOTE: Due to the large number of codes to be sent, it could take up to seven days for players to receive their code].

To accompany the release of the Ford GT LM race car, we’re also launching a brand new Le Mans-themed Rivals event in Forza Motorsport 6 this week. Find out how you stack up against your friends and the community. And, be sure to watch the 84^th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 18 and 19.

Microsoft will reveal more details on the Forza Racing Championship in the future.