I have been a big fan of EA’s Need for Speed franchise for years. Most of us have probably played the games and though that it would be cool to do those things in real life; aside from crashing, running form the cops and being arrested that is.

EA has announced that it will be bringing some of the cool Need for Speed action to the real world in a live racing event to be held next summer called Need for Speed Live. The event will last for a full week and include racing, drifting, and video game competitions.

The contest will invite some of the top drifters from around the world and time attack cars from Europe to the event. There will also be famous racecars and exotic vehicles on display. The catch for Need for Speed fans in the U.S. is that the event will be held at the Brands Hatch Circuit near London, England.

Need for Speed Live