- 6,288
- Washington State
- OutlawQuadrant
*shakes angry fist*
My pride wants me to go one last time just to get my 25.890 back and leap multiple spots. My hands are firmly against it, though. It hurts just to type this!
2015 USA General Discussion
- Thread starter Wardez
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My pride wants me to go one last time just to get my 25.890 back and leap multiple spots. My hands are firmly against it, though. It hurts just to type this!
GumballCGT
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- 435
- Kentucky
- GumballCGT
Well, I'll leave myself with a final time of 3:25.380. I have to say there is a love/hate with this combo. I honestly thought I couldn't get close to that time. I had many laps two tenths above going onto Mulsanne of that lap but couldn't make it happen in the end for a quicker result.
Best of luck to you guys in the closing hours! Hopefully I will get to attend this year's finals and see some of you again as well as some new faces. Cheers!
Best of luck to you guys in the closing hours! Hopefully I will get to attend this year's finals and see some of you again as well as some new faces. Cheers!
- 8
- Upper Marlboro, MD
- Assassin_rcn90
Yea I'm with you on that, although I haven't gone as fast as you. I keep getting 26.7s and a 26.5 (which didn't count). I can tell I'm capable of a high 25 or low 26 but I just can't get a full lap together without losing .4 in Indianapolis, and that's only when I manage to get a good lap going.
- 6,288
- Washington State
- OutlawQuadrant
- 6,288
- Washington State
- OutlawQuadrant
You'll need a more deliberate touch on the gas. Even if you go only 75% or so through mid-corner, you'll carry more overall speed than if you're using 1st. That and you don't have to fiddle with the upshift and you'll have less wheelspin to deal with. Again, I know there's little time left but you may need to chuck some Hail Mary's and hope something sticks.
- 8
- Upper Marlboro, MD
- Assassin_rcn90
- 6,288
- Washington State
- OutlawQuadrant
Just an aside but I checked how many people within each country are below 26s. We're second only to Japan with 18. Nice!
- 102
- United States
- GTP_Compton3
Top 25 is my best. Came so many times to getting a 25.9 but missed it up at the end wish they where taking top 28 this year I would be In but maybe next year if the do it. Great job at the top 20 people
- 4,101
- California
- Sk8er913
I would be in it too, lets hope their sponsor that sends out emails screws up!
I was in the top 20 for 11 days. 
- 1,837
- Fullerton ca
- TRL_Importlife
It's ok bro you did your best and that's all you can do you should still be proud of your self!!!!
Hang in there as there could always be someone who randomly backs out last min for what ever reason have hope brother!
I'm currently going to make a list of the top20 who made it to national finals. I have got replys from everyone in the top 20 saying they will attend besides one driver "jethro_king"
Top 20 national finalist
1 - markg198
2 - atk_chopin
3 - sprintcup
4 - gtp_importlife
5 - encvell
6 - maxking39
7 - proper_t
8 - gtsc_prospect
9 - epicgonzo
10 - crystalline_tear
11 - connorwolf
12 - purecry
13 - cardierwes
14 - hydromatos
15 - vovik05
16 - jethro_king
17 - gtr1321
18 - blkj_evoloution
19 - jbstig76
20 - milanplachy
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- 4,101
- California
- Sk8er913
So that makes me the 8th? reserve driver... That's not very comforting...
- 553
- United States
- GTP_ParkerMO125
- 4,101
- California
- Sk8er913
Ill check it.
that's 15 positions out. I am only 12 out.Calculator time...
you were at 153.7% of the cut off...
I am at 160% of the cut off... which is like being in 45th... Were you the last one?
- 553
- United States
- GTP_ParkerMO125
- 528
- NJ Motorsports Park
- Jethro_King
Hey guys, I am currently 19th in the USA, but I'm only 14 years old. I guess I have to surrender my position, but it was cool that I am 4 years under the required age and could still advance to Nashville. Anyway, good luck to the people advancing.
- 1,837
- Fullerton ca
- TRL_Importlife
K so 2013 and 2014 the cut off spot went kinda far down the list around 45/50 that was back in 2013/2014
I have recived replys back from every driver in the top25 saying they will attend national except one driver!!
And with the few drivers in top 20 who don't count that means the cut off will go to around 23/25
It will not go past 25th mark my words! I know in past years it has gone way down past 45 but not this year.
I have recived replys back from every driver in the top25 saying they will attend national except one driver!!
And with the few drivers in top 20 who don't count that means the cut off will go to around 23/25
It will not go past 25th mark my words! I know in past years it has gone way down past 45 but not this year.
- 177
- ATL
- lfarris3
Any chance 133rd makes it? Lol. Still - highest ranking I've ever achieved in a GT Academy TT.
- 6,288
- Washington State
- OutlawQuadrant
Never say never. Things can change for people between now and Finals. Grant you, the odds are lower since we're dealing with 20 people rather than 32. Anyone 21-30 should make themselves ready just in case.
Going from 1st in the US last year to 17th was no major surprise but what was is my Driving Force Pro making it all the way. While it still works, this will be the last time I'll use it for Academy. A T300 or G29 will take its place; either will be an improvement.
- 528
- NJ Motorsports Park
- Jethro_King
- 1,837
- Fullerton ca
- TRL_Importlife
I know never to say never but this year is different from any other gt academy in the past
I have conformations from all the drivers who's made the cut off saying they will attend nationals
Sure people can drop out last second but the odds of that happing are slim to none.
We'll see who goes and backs at when we arrive at natonals
My guess is cut off spot goes to 25th Max it's currently going to 24th as we speak
I have conformations from all the drivers who's made the cut off saying they will attend nationals
Sure people can drop out last second but the odds of that happing are slim to none.
We'll see who goes and backs at when we arrive at natonals
My guess is cut off spot goes to 25th Max it's currently going to 24th as we speak
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- 11
- United States
- SabirKnight
well i'm sitting on the 24th spot then 🤬 couldn't pick up a tenth. well all i can do is see how the cards play out.
- 6
- GA
- hoppps_v2
So I just have to hope that 230 people say no to going to the academy...or they host some event where top 250 come and compete for a spot or something! I won't be holding my breath though 
But honestly, this was my first year trying out, and for the lack of time I have spent with the game and playing racing sims (I think I got a ps3 and Gt6 in february) I think I did pretty good. Being ranked top 250 first go around is good. I learned a lot about myself in the process. When I thought I had hit a wall, I would spend a couple hours playing and watching others laps and eventually bust out a lap a second faster. I pushed myself further than I ever thought. I initially set a goal to be inside the top 1000, but as I busted through that I tried to get into the top 500, then top 300 etc.
It was a great experience, and congratulations to everyone headed to finals! To everyone else:
Training for next year starts now. This is Day 1 of my plan to be GT Academy 2016 Champion. I'm gonna come out swinging next year, and I hope to see you guys there too!
But honestly, this was my first year trying out, and for the lack of time I have spent with the game and playing racing sims (I think I got a ps3 and Gt6 in february) I think I did pretty good. Being ranked top 250 first go around is good. I learned a lot about myself in the process. When I thought I had hit a wall, I would spend a couple hours playing and watching others laps and eventually bust out a lap a second faster. I pushed myself further than I ever thought. I initially set a goal to be inside the top 1000, but as I busted through that I tried to get into the top 500, then top 300 etc.
It was a great experience, and congratulations to everyone headed to finals! To everyone else:
Training for next year starts now. This is Day 1 of my plan to be GT Academy 2016 Champion. I'm gonna come out swinging next year, and I hope to see you guys there too!
