2013 US G.D. - Racecamp is finished! Nick McMillen (GumballCGT) is our champion!

[Chiochan]

Isn't Monticello Raceway a dirt oval for harness racing? This place looks nice.http://monticellomotorclub.com/ Wonder if this was where they went?

This is a picture of the facilities at Monticello Motor Club.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Man, I want to know every detail about the track and the events guys! Seeing those Nismo 370Z's and a turn of unexpected events, this year's academy is off the hook!

 

[Wardez]

Just went by what was posted on the GTA NA Facebook page. It is Monticello Motor Club though, never heard of the other.

 

[dsgerbc]

You really don't like this whole TV show aspect huh?

Sporting events air live. So last year's online coverage was a million times better in promoting the event as a real competition. This year is a huge step backwards.

 

[Wardez]

It's gonna be funny trying to cover up who went to England.

"So, we're gonna hire 16 people to be your online surrogates, posting on GTP, racing friends online, posting to Twitter, while you're at Racecamp."

No one must know anything o_o

 

[LoCoArMeN]

Let me just say this. This years nationals were intresting lol

 

[LVracerGT]

Stay tuned to the GT Academy Facebook page

 

[gatordaryl]

Stay tuned to the GT Academy Facebook page

👍

 

[fizzer]

Sporting events air live. So last year's online coverage was a million times better in promoting the event as a real competition. This year is a huge step backwards.

Interesting assumption.

I'll give my full take on the competition aspect when its all said and done.

Overall I will say the finals are an awesome experience! 👍

Keep checking the NA academy Facebook, word is they'll make some preliminary results public fairly soon.

 

[z06fun]

It's gonna be funny trying to cover up who went to England.

"So, we're gonna hire 16 people to be your online surrogates, posting on GTP, racing friends online, posting to Twitter, while you're at Racecamp."

No one must know anything o_o

Was thinking about that too. Our phones don't generally work in Europe so someone could send each finalist a text while they are at silverstone and see who answers and who doesn't

Would be cool if they announce something on FB.

 

[iamsupernasty]

The delayed flights continue

I'll be lucky to get a flight out of NYC tonight. Planning on the 6am tomorrow unless I get lucky.

Oh btw, intense weekend!

As mentioned above, we can't share any info with you guys.

I'd keep an eye on Facebook for any updates.

 

[hillracing]

The delayed flights continue

I'll be lucky to get a flight out of NYC tonight. Planning on the 6am tomorrow unless I get lucky.

Oh btw, intense weekend!

As mentioned above, we can't share any info with you guys.

I'd keep an eye on Facebook for any updates.

Wow crazy!! Hope you get back safely.

 

[Dr_Watson]

The delayed flights continue

I'll be lucky to get a flight out of NYC tonight. Planning on the 6am tomorrow unless I get lucky.

Oh btw, intense weekend!

As mentioned above, we can't share any info with you guys.

I'd keep an eye on Facebook for any updates.

Wow ... Glad I ponied up the us grant for a counter swap. I went to JFK in the afternoon and got a flight that was leaving immediately. Had a 10 min wait and was on the runway.

 

[iamsupernasty]

Since we can't provide any real updates, I figure a few pics would hold you guys over?

First, the insanity of the city that they sent us too. This was at midnight on Friday:

My ugly mug with my favorite sports car driver Boris Said, and the world famous "Spin & Win" Indy 500 Champion Danny Sullivan:

A super sexy Nismo 370Z:

An absolutely staggering Carbon-Fibre bodied ML55 AMG Camera Car (think about what a $1million dollar SUV looks like and then see this for reality):

The almost completed Free Tower in lower Manhatten:

And the surreal World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial:

 

[Jett_Racer]

Finally got something.

 

[Doodle]

Are those the finalists? If yes, then why is there only 12 of them?

 

[Jett_Racer]

Are those the finalists? If yes, then why is there only 12 of them?

Facebook says these are the final 12. They're always trying to change it up every year in some way to keep people from predicting things, so I'm sure they got a whole mess of things planned that we won't see comin'.

 

[iamsupernasty]

Are those the finalists? If yes, then why is there only 12 of them?

I did say it was an intense weekend

 

[carracerptp]

Congrats all 👍

 

[SohnVonStig]

I did say it was an intense weekend

This. So much this.

 

[Wardez]

Congratulations guys! You all kicked ass in choppy conditions. Hats off.

This is gonna be a great group, a majority having car experience. This should mean Racecamp's going to be tighter than ever, be prepared for some really obscene competition.

Sucks only 12 are going, but they threw away 6 of us in the first episode so i guess they figured 16's too much considering the shows are only 30 minutes. I imagine they'll be eliminating 1 or 2 per episode now.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Good job to everyone, shame there's 12 only not the 16 finalists anymore since everyone did do amazing effort out there in NYC.

Good luck to the last 12 out there, now it's UK's turn.

 

[gumsdad]

Finally got something.

Wow! I hear the competition was really tough, and you were all a great group of guys. Congratulations to each and every one of you.
You are all, well deserving, finalist.

 

[zer05ive]

Congrats to the twelve finalists! Especially to Nick, Joey, Brian, Martin, and Chris! So proud of you guys!!

To the twenty that didn't advance, chin up and stand tall! You guys are still eligible for future GT Academies and that's a big deal. Nick and Joey are prime examples of guys who used their finals experience last year to help springboard them to Silverstone this year. Huge props to all of you for making it to NYC in the first place!

 

[dsgerbc]

Congrats to the final 12!

 

[Dr_Watson]

Can't wait to see you guys fight it out. Great group... Lots of love and respect. 👍

 

[Doodle]

Big congratulations to the 12 finalists. Gonna be awesome to see you battle it out on TV! I just have one question. Who are Tyrell M and Chris L on PSN? I'm just curious because I know the PSNs of the other 10.

 

[Wardez]

Yeah good question, need their PSN's.

 

[Jett_Racer]

Tyrell M = Smeadow, Chris L = Clinduke I do believe~

 

[CarCzar]

Congrats to those who made it. This is definitely a crazy plot twist. I think a lot of next year's hopefuls (myself included) are going to try and find some in car time

Thre3kgt, if you are one of the Chris(s) in that pic, a huge congrats to you. All that shuffle racing did the trick.