Today the American Le Mans Series announced a partnership with Microsoft to include elements of the organization in its upcoming racing title Forza Motorsport 4.

The North American sports car racing series inked a two-year partnership with Microsoft that will see developer Turn 10 Studios and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (ALMS) partner across a range of events and content celebrating the launch of Forza Motorsport 4 on October 11, exclusively on Xbox 360.

"Our partnership with ALMS signifies the joining of two great automotive forces," said Alan Hartman, Studio Manager of Turn 10 Studios. "We’re pushing the limits in ‘Forza Motorsport 4’ and taking peoples’ love of cars to a new level. Xbox and Forza Motorsport 4 will without a doubt be the best place to enjoy the iconic American Le Mans Series if you aren’t at the track racing yourself."

The partnership introduces community activities and events hosted by the America Le Mans Series and Forza Motorsport 4 and racing action on all of the American Le Mans Series race broadcasts via ESPN3 on Xbox LIVE.

Fans can pre-order Forza Motorsport 4 today to get their hands on the Limited Collector’s Edition version and to receive the Launch Bonus car pack, The Limited Collector’s Edition, which comes with bonus content and VIP membership, will retail for $79.99 (ERP) and the Standard Edition will retail for $59.99 (ERP). Check out forzamotorsport.net for more details.