2014 North America Discussion (US & Canada)

[Neovre]

@scca_ziptie and I just landed, I guess we need to find a cab and get to the hotel!

Light the afterburners we are at the taxi stand.

P.S. ninja'd by Doug …

 

[LLOYDZELITE69]

Same. I wanna race.

Me and you, 1V1.

 

[BionicDerp]

Me and you, 1V1.

I'd pay to see that matchup.

 

[fizzer]

Bunch of us in the bar enjoying a complimentary cocktail if anyone is looking to meet up.

 

[LLOYDZELITE69]

Idk next year I might just drive down instead of taking a flight. I'm not to far away......

 

[TRL_Importlife]

Anyone just arriving I'm in the lobby.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I suppose from this point forward, those in the outside won't be getting much info (other than the livestream). Just don't stay up too long. Both days will be rather long.

 

[Adventuruss]

I'm up already!!!

 

[scca_ziptie]

OP updated, final Canadian accounted for!

 

[ATLskydiver]

Soooo jealous of you guys. Maybe next year. I've gotta figure out a way to watch the live stream tomorrow morning...

 

[TRC Scooty]

Looks like they're kicking off with autocrossing at MetLife stadium according to NISMO facebook page. Which...makes no sense.

EDIT: Makes total sense, I'm just bad at maps and stuff.

 

[gt_adam_us]

Live stream is going?

 

[TRC Scooty]

Live stream is going?

Not til tomorrow.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Looks like they're kicking off with autocrossing at MetLife stadium according to NISMO facebook page. Which...makes no sense.

EDIT: Makes total sense, I'm just bad at maps and stuff.

Must be using Versas for that. They were at Monticello last year but we never used them.

 

[TRC Scooty]

Must be using Versas for that. They were at Monticello last year but we never used them.

Picture was two NISMO 370z's.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Picture was two NISMO 370z's.

Either way, I hope no one embarrasses themselves. Then again, I recall a few said they had no driving experience.

 

[iamsupernasty]

I think it's awesome they chose Autox instead of TT at a road course that nobody knew. People don't have to be afraid of crunching the car so they can drive much more aggressively and show their stuff. Also cool that they mixed it up this year.

I wonder if they will seed the GT6 race tournament by AutoX results? That would certainly spice things up.

 

[TRC Scooty]

Sorry, autocrossing was an assumption based on the fact MetLife stadium is commonly used for it and I saw cones. Could be all sorts of stuff with 'autocrossy' elements (braking, slaloms, etc), but not an actual autocross course itself. Dunno. Also provides plenty of space for physical activity .

 

[gatordaryl]

Looks like they're kicking off with autocrossing at MetLife stadium according to NISMO facebook page. Which...makes no sense.

EDIT: Makes total sense, I'm just bad at maps and stuff.

Maybe they will be eliminating some contestants based purely on their real world skills (or lack thereof). Possibly narrow the field even further tomorrow in the live stream event?

I like the format ... Excited to see how it all develops.

 

[TRC Scooty]

Maybe they will be eliminating some contestants based purely on their real world skills (or lack thereof). Possibly narrow the field even further tomorrow in the live stream event?

I like the format ... Excited to see how it all develops.

While that would suck for those with little driving experience, it makes the most sense for finding a new pro driver. Would definitely serve to make race camp even more difficult. On a semi-bright side for those with weak driving skills at least they wouldn't make it all the way to Silverstone just for a swift elimination and perma-ban from competing in GTA. They'd have a whole year to work on it, then come back next year (hopefully)

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I do hope the Academy allows prior Finalists to return someday. I worry we'll be burning through the talent pool much faster with the current format.

 

[VindictiveScrub]

Well I'll say I'm having an incredible time running some Nismo 370z's out here!

 

[TRC Scooty]

Well I'll say I'm having an incredible time running some Nismo 370z's out here!

As you should be! I'm jelly.

 

[iamsupernasty]

Did they let you turn off assists?

 

[VindictiveScrub]

Did they let you turn off assists?

Let's say some drifts have been had.

 

[Doodle]

Let's say some drifts have been had.

I am jelly.

 

[GumballCGT]

Let's say some drifts have been had.

I may have laid down some rubber. @Jordan can vouch for me haha.

 

[Jordan]

I've posted some pics on GTP's Facebook page. Nice job today, guys!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152356077617600&id=12830892599

 

[Bryds]

Just joined GTP like I said I would @Jordan

Great meeting everybody especially Nick & Jordan! That 370 was sure tail happy today!

Pumped for tomorrow!

 

[Doodle]

Good luck tomorrow guys!