Ubisoft announces the commencement of closed beta testing of The Crew: Wild Run, the upcoming driving MMOG expansion. Those interested in participating can still sign up on this page. This is expected to be released on November 17th, and in the meantime, here's word on the testing:

Today, Ubisoft® kicks off its PC closed beta for The Crew® Wild Run, the expansion to the action-driving MMO The Crew®. Players will be able to access the game from now through October 19 and be the first to try out the expansion’s new features.

Closed beta players will participate in “The Summit”, a massive gathering of players in iconic locations around the USA, get to test out the four new vehicle types, dragsters, drift cars, monster trucks and motorcycles as well as experience the graphics overhaul which includes weather and lighting effects.