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Paris, Tokyo, New York, Sydney and Monaco — twice — are just some of the desirable locations Brooks has visited over the last two years. His travel history reads like a Formula One star's itinerary, which is fitting as Brooks has earned his opportunities to criss-cross the globe through his prowess on the virtual racetrack.
For now, however, the COVID-19 global pandemic has put on hold any opportunities for Brooks to add to the growing collection of stamps in his passport. A live event scheduled for late May in Nurburgring, Germany was cancelled, and travel restrictions and limits on public gatherings worldwide make such events unlikely for the foreseeable future.
While Brooks won't be broadening his travel horizons soon, he said he likes competing from home. His driving rig is set up in his bedroom —"It's not the most high-tech setup, but it gets the job done," he said — and he is free from the distractions of live events, which can draw upwards of 500 fans. Brooks is still in regular contact with his teammates from Phoenix Seven Racing. The esports outfit has drivers from Canada, the United States and Peru among its ranks.
According to game developer Polyphony Digital, the series has sold 80.4 million units worldwide, so to rank among the best in the world takes dedication.
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