During AC Evo's Open Beta phase, SimGrid hosts a hot lap competition, and you can win prizes! Take the F2004 around Spa-Francorchamps for a flying lap, upload to the leaderboards, the top 3 win.
Practice rooms are usually open in the lobby during the week of the race. Rooms are hosted by MPMracing & ProphetMax. Please send them both PSN friend requests so you can find the rooms in the lobby.