Enduro for Men's Health
Sim Racers Driving for Change — Laughter, Connection, and a Whole Lot of Speed
tl:dr
The NZ sim racing charity fundraiser has been running for many years raising over $20,000 to date.
This years race takes place on Saturday June 14th with a 5 hour team enduro on iRacing, raising money as part of Men’s Health Week.
The race is open for anyone to join with a $50 donation per team. So sign up and get practicing: https://forms.gle/X1WdYhUXBuFEqUko6
The full enduro will be broadcast on NZ Sim Racing TV. Get your wallets ready with those donations for a great cause.
They say a man’s health isn’t just measured by what’s in his toolbox — but who he’s got in the garage with him.
For the NZ Sim Racing Hub community, that garage happens to be online, filled with the kind of banter that only comes from mates sharing a mission. As part of Men’s Health Week this June, they’re back on the virtual grid, not just racing for podiums — but for purpose.
Born from a shared love of sim racing and a belief in something bigger, this growing New Zealand-based group has spent the past few years doing more than just shaving seconds off their lap times. They’ve been quietly building a movement—one that connects racers from all walks of life, across different platforms and countries, and steers them toward friendship, support, and sometimes, just a much-needed laugh.
“Sim racing brings people together in a way that’s kind of surprising,” says one of the organisers. “You’ve got guys who might not normally talk about how they’re doing, suddenly working as a team, solving problems, and just having fun together.”
Since launching their community-focused endurance event, they’ve raised over $20,000 for causes in the men’s and mental health space, and while the results are secondary it’s a prestigious winners list.
2020: Gen 2 V8SC at Spa
Winners: Liam Lawson & Matt Stevens
Fundraising for Tough Talk & The Barter Barber.
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/NLxoqWNvO4w?si=e58d7tCONg6esz0x2021: GT3s at Watkins Glen
Winner: Matt Stevens
Fundraising for I Am Hope2022: 2014 V8SC at Chicago
Winners: Shane Van Gisbergen & Brad Newman
Fundraising for Rise Above
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/geLERHKs0XE?si=M3z5c3xIH9fk0kYe2023: Nascar at Le Mans
Winners: Shane Van Gisbergen & Brad Newman
Fundraising for Rise Above
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/yNmr_ANrl3M?si=jAXs9PUKh4KnKHSk
This year, after a year away, the Enduro for Mental Health is proud to partner with Men’s Health Week to spread awareness even further.
The main event? A five-hour endurance race on June 14 using the iRacing simulator, with teams of drivers from all over New Zealand, Australia, and beyond.
Date: June 14th. Practice/Qualifying from 12pm. Race stat 2pm.
Teams: 1 to 5 drivers
Platform: iRacing
Car: Audi GTO
Track: Canadian Tyre Motorsport Part (Mosport)
Charity: Men’s Health Week. $50 entry donation required per team.
For many, it’s not just about the thrill of the race — it’s about connection. Racing side by side with mates they’ve never met in person, building something bigger than themselves.
“There’s always someone who’s new to sim racing, or maybe just not sure where to start,” the team says. “That’s why we built this community—to make it easy to get into, ask questions, and find your tribe.”
The crew encourages newcomers to jump into the action — whether that’s by joining their social channels or heading to a local sim centre with some friends to give it a try. No pit crew required, just a love for good competition and good company.
As the countdown to race day begins, one thing is clear: these virtual racers are making a very real difference.
If you are interested in joining in or very new to this, join the social media channels and reach out.
NZ Sim Racing Hub Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/342703319693199
Enduro For Men's Health '25 event Discord group (where the event communication happens) - https://discord.gg/bztApnBY4Y
Enduro for Men's Health Facebook event (where event information will be shared) -https://www.facebook.com/events/1022314356536418
Enduro for Men's Health '25 race entry form (where to sign up to race!) - https://forms.gle/X1WdYhUXBuFEqUko6
Men’s Health Week article - https://menshealthweek.co.nz/sim-racing-for-mens-health/
Thanks to a number of generous companies getting in behind the charity race there are now awesome prizes up for grabs for those taking part. These include:
$600 worth of SpeedNation vouchers for podium finishers
2x RaceCrafts NZ custom button boxes
A livery voucher cheers to System Decal
2x walkie talkies cheers to Speedtech
Plus there will be an number of charity auctions running alongside the race including a full race sim cheers to SpeedNation and SimBlacks as well as the famous Bill Kilgour SuperCars NZ Cap auction.
It’s certainly an event worth getting involved with.
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