Canadian GT Sport Contest Announced: Win Long Beach GP Tickets and Porsche Gear

[EvoGT89]

I will as long as it’s on Sunday

Yup

 

[SlipZtrEm]

Ran some preliminary laps around Tokyo East, 2:00.7 - definitely room to improve, this track is going to be all about who can carry the most speed through that middle section/get a good exit out of turn 2.

The big issue is wallriding. It's possible to do T1 and gain around a second, and you burn off the 1.5s penalty at the final hairpin.

My best clean lap right now is a 2:00.4 (with a couple tenths left on the track). Using wallriding, I can put myself into the current world top 10.

I've reached out to WorldGaming about clarification on this (it isn't specifically discussed in the rules) and sure enough, like the other three times I've messaged them, I've got nothing.

 

[Sean Renon]

The big issue is wallriding. It's possible to do T1 and gain around a second, and you burn off the 1.5s penalty at the final hairpin.

My best clean lap right now is a 2:00.4 (with a couple tenths left on the track). Using wallriding, I can put myself into the current world top 10.

I've reached out to WorldGaming about clarification on this (it isn't specifically discussed in the rules) and sure enough, like the other three times I've messaged them, I've got nothing.

Yeah, this is going to be a big issue.
Abusing game design is a problem, maybe the best we can do it submit both? A wall-riding version, and a clean version?

 

[Raceboy77]

There are some really strong heats there. Super happy to see so much Canadian talent . I definitely want to watch the race between Lester and Monster, that'll be awesome!

 

[bloodyboyblue]

The big issue is wallriding. It's possible to do T1 and gain around a second, and you burn off the 1.5s penalty at the final hairpin.

My best clean lap right now is a 2:00.4 (with a couple tenths left on the track). Using wallriding, I can put myself into the current world top 10.

I've reached out to WorldGaming about clarification on this (it isn't specifically discussed in the rules) and sure enough, like the other three times I've messaged them, I've got nothing.

I always assumed if you get a penalty at any point in the lap, it is invalidated. Any time I got one I always retried even if it could be timed out by the end of the lap

 

[Sean Renon]

I always assumed if you get a penalty at any point in the lap, it is invalidated. Any time I got one I always retried even if it could be timed out by the end of the lap

This is appropriate way of thinking, but there are 2 things to consider:
Viewing the lap from a replay afterwards won't show if there was a penalty.
Does WorldGaming care if there was a penalty but we've successfully served the penalty time before the end of the lap.

Personally, I agree - any penalty should invalidate the lap, but I would like to know for certain as I didn't have time to do Maggiorre and this is now my last chance to qualify.

 

[EbrahimX7]

Anyone heard if steering wheels are provided or we bring our own in the final? =) ..

gd luck to all

 

[Sean Renon]

Anyone heard if steering wheels are provided or we bring our own in the final? =) ..

gd luck to all

All Finalists must use the PS4™ system, software, monitor, headset, and any other additional third-party hardware provided for the duration of all races. If a Finalist finds that an issue has occurred with any provided equipment, they should notify the Administrator immediately. If an issue with provided equipment has occurred, the Administrator will determine the appropriate course of action. o All Finalists competing in a Tournament Match must wear the Administrator-provided headset over their ears for the full duration of all races.

Thats all I can find regarding equipment.

 

[Nando deBem]

I’ll have to train a lot for Brands and Nurb 24. Not my strongest tracks...

Would anyone know good laptimes for the Cayman? Should I turn the BoP on and leave the rest on default?

 

[Drew71]

All Finalists must use the PS4™ system, software, monitor, headset, and any other additional third-party hardware provided for the duration of all races. If a Finalist finds that an issue has occurred with any provided equipment, they should notify the Administrator immediately. If an issue with provided equipment has occurred, the Administrator will determine the appropriate course of action. o All Finalists competing in a Tournament Match must wear the Administrator-provided headset over their ears for the full duration of all races.

Thats all I can find regarding equipment.

Sware to god if they make us use pads Lester will kill us all. I’ve never used one haha

 

[EvoGT89]

If you scroll to the bottom of the event page and see the sponsors... I think it's safe to conclude the finals will use the T-GT wheel.

 

[Nando deBem]

Sware to god if they make us use pads Lester will kill us all. I’ve never used one haha

So... he’s a pad user?? That fast?

 

[vvise]

There are some really strong heats there. Super happy to see so much Canadian talent . I definitely want to watch the race between Lester and Monster, that'll be awesome!

I'm in that heat i guess i can fight for 3rd and 4th lol. I've raced against lester before in some of the dailies. I only ever see him at the start line haha.

 

[Drew71]

So... he’s a pad user?? That fast?

I️ believe he used to be. So he has experience.

 

[Sean Renon]

I'm in that heat i guess i can fight for 3rd and 4th lol. I've raced against lester before in some of the dailies. I only ever see him at the start line haha.

Putput is very good too.
For those of us who aren't alien level, I think the strategy has to be to have a very good qualifying race on Brands Hatch GP, then drive super consistent for the rest of the race + Nurb, and hope there are some crashes.

 

[bloodyboyblue]

Putput is very good too.
For those of us who aren't alien level, I think the strategy has to be to have a very good qualifying race on Brands Hatch GP, then drive super consistent for the rest of the race + Nurb, and hope there are some crashes.

That’s what I intend on doing because I love Brands but hate Nurb, plus Nurb is very hard to pass cleanly on without a mistake so the finishing order of Brands will be super important. I have hope people will have SOME patience anyway since 4 people make it, not just the winner.

As for the finals, I imagine there will be wheels and controllers, that is the only fair way to do it. I’ll bring my controller in the car in case if I make it though.

 

[Sean Renon]

That’s what I intend on doing because I love Brands but hate Nurb, plus Nurb is very hard to pass cleanly on without a mistake so the finishing order of Brands will be super important. I have hope people will have SOME patience anyway since 4 people make it, not just the winner.

As for the finals, I imagine there will be wheels and controllers, that is the only fair way to do it. I’ll bring my controller in the car in case if I make it though.

Yup, both tracks aren't the greatest for passing, it's also helpful that we're in the GT4 cars for this round - personally I think there is a bit less of a skill gap in the GT4's.

 

[vvise]

Putput is very good too.
For those of us who aren't alien level, I think the strategy has to be to have a very good qualifying race on Brands Hatch GP, then drive super consistent for the rest of the race + Nurb, and hope there are some crashes.

I was at the theater yesterday and they had an ad before the movie for this tournament. I'm pretty proud as it is to qualify into the top 40. But it would be great to make it to the final event top 16. I'm a much better racer than qualify lap setter. I'm just going to count on consistency and hope others make mistakes. The two courses selected favor consistency over pure speed. Even if hoping for a crash is bad sportsmanship, that might be my strategy.

Either way these races are going to be fun! Nothing like a race exclusive to the best drivers.

PS. since the qualify period is 10min does that mean everyone gets to set 1 lap on nurb? that might get a little crazy, even if you space out your launch points people are going to bump into each other on the track.

 

[EvoGT89]

I was at the theater yesterday and they had an ad before the movie for this tournament. I'm pretty proud as it is to qualify into the top 40. But it would be great to make it to the final event top 16. I'm a much better racer than qualify lap setter. I'm just going to count on consistency and hope others make mistakes. The two courses selected favor consistency over pure speed. Even if hoping for a crash is bad sportsmanship, that might be my strategy.

Either way these races are going to be fun! Nothing like a race exclusive to the best drivers.

PS. since the qualify period is 10min does that mean everyone gets to set 1 lap on nurb? that might get a little crazy, even if you space out your launch points people are going to bump into each other on the track.

As the rules state... I'm pretty sure your starting order at Nurburgring 24h is based on your finishing order at Brands Hatch GP.

 

[vvise]

As the rules state... I'm pretty sure your starting order at Nurburgring 24h is based on your finishing order at Brands Hatch GP.

ah, you're right i missed the second part.

Entrants will have a 10-minute practice session prior to the start of Race 1 to complete laps on the track in order to determine grid placement for the first race. For example, the Entrant with the fastest lap time during the practice session will earn pole position in Race 1. The results of Race 1 will determine the grid placements for Race 2.

 

[Sean Renon]

I was at the theater yesterday and they had an ad before the movie for this tournament. I'm pretty proud as it is to qualify into the top 40. But it would be great to make it to the final event top 16. I'm a much better racer than qualify lap setter. I'm just going to count on consistency and hope others make mistakes. The two courses selected favor consistency over pure speed. Even if hoping for a crash is bad sportsmanship, that might be my strategy.

Either way these races are going to be fun! Nothing like a race exclusive to the best drivers.

PS. since the qualify period is 10min does that mean everyone gets to set 1 lap on nurb? that might get a little crazy, even if you space out your launch points people are going to bump into each other on the track.

Hoping for a crash is never bad sportsmanship, when you're racing, crashing happens.
The funny thing about the video I linked is he got through the quarters and semi finals using the exact same strategy (hang bang out of trouble, hope for a crash)

 

[Nando deBem]

I was at the theater yesterday and they had an ad before the movie for this tournament. I'm pretty proud as it is to qualify into the top 40. But it would be great to make it to the final event top 16. I'm a much better racer than qualify lap setter. I'm just going to count on consistency and hope others make mistakes. The two courses selected favor consistency over pure speed. Even if hoping for a crash is bad sportsmanship, that might be my strategy.

Either way these races are going to be fun! Nothing like a race exclusive to the best drivers.

PS. since the qualify period is 10min does that mean everyone gets to set 1 lap on nurb? that might get a little crazy, even if you space out your launch points people are going to bump into each other on the track.

No qualify on Nurb. Starting grid is the result of Brands race.

Sorry... didn’t see it was already answered.

 

[Raceboy77]

I'd totally be happy if it's controllers only . I've only played on one until now (even though it was a different game). It's safe to assume the finals will be on Thrustmaster wheels though.

 

[EvoGT89]

If the finals use controllers I'd turn around and go home

 

[Drew71]

I was at the theater yesterday and they had an ad before the movie for this tournament. I'm pretty proud as it is to qualify into the top 40. But it would be great to make it to the final event top 16. I'm a much better racer than qualify lap setter. I'm just going to count on consistency and hope others make mistakes. The two courses selected favor consistency over pure speed. Even if hoping for a crash is bad sportsmanship, that might be my strategy.

Either way these races are going to be fun! Nothing like a race exclusive to the best drivers.

PS. since the qualify period is 10min does that mean everyone gets to set 1 lap on nurb? that might get a little crazy, even if you space out your launch points people are going to bump into each other on the track.

I’ve seen it to, and I️ totally with you, way better racer then hotlapper

 

[Laserbeak43]

WOW! Good luck, CA

 

[EvoGT89]

PSA: the stock wheel on the T300RS is complete garbage

...and don’t even get me started on the pedals.

Just had to replace it because the piece that secures it to the base was coming loose...last thing I need is an esports code brown.

 

[vvise]

Driving the Cayman tonight. Feels underpowered.

 

[Nando deBem]

Driving the Cayman tonight. Feels underpowered.

Want to train together?

 

[bloodyboyblue]

The Nations Cup race tomorrow night is a one-make in the Cayman at Big Willow, FYI