Grand National goes virtual to give fans their racing fix

The Grand National is a highlight of the British sporting calendar. An event that prompts people who never normally bet on a horse race to venture a few pounds at the bookies or take part in a workplace sweepstake. With this year's race canceled due to the coronavirus it looked like they might miss out, but virtual reality is coming to the rescue. A Virtual Grand National using CGI technology and specially written algorithms will take place on Saturday April 4th at 5pm -- the same time as the real race would have occurred. It will be shown live on… [Continue Reading]