GT Academy Finals Coverage!

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chuyler1
Well my respect for the winning drivers went up significantly on that. I assume most are familiar with the cars already but only 2 laps on the track before a 3-4 lap sprint is insane.
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No doubt. The competitors seemed to be running some impressive, consistent lines considering the above. Great job in the braking zones as well. Amazing group of drivers, for there to be no "collection" in a lot of those braking zones.

SohnVonStig
I would have enjoyed it more if he had come in the pink bunny suit I picked out for him ;)
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Wow.. not really sure I wanted to know that info (insert appropriate emoticon here)
 
BrosifDuder
I wonder how PD/Nissan convinced BMW to let them use their track (Nurburgring) in GT Academy.
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I didn't know this info. Makes you wonder why the in game special events at Nurburgring is a Mercedes event. The old 300sl and the new sls.

SohnVonStig
Haha there's an online meme GIF thats a large man in a pink bunny suit mowing his lawn :lol:
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Picture, or it never happened.

Even better if you photoshop Steve's head onto it.
 
redreevos
I didn't know this info. Makes you wonder why the game made the special events at the Nurburgring to be a Mercedes event. The old 300sl and the new sls.
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Ahhhh, the wonderful world of legal licensing and usage rights. Sounds about as fun as tax law.
 
BrosifDuder
Ahhhh, the wonderful world of legal licensing and usage rights. Sounds about as fun as tax law.
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Yeah, a blast, I am sure.

Hey Grafpt, any inside info on the results? It has been at least an hour since they said on fb, all the driving was done for the day.
 
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Workin on the photoshop ;)
 
redreevos
That is a pretty sweet photo. Gave me a good chuckle. Thanks Stig

Maybe, when you are done with the photoshop, we could convince his girlfriend to make it his Avatar.
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:lol: I think he'll do it willingly :D But it'd be a good surprise for when he gets back ;)
 
redreevos
That is a pretty sweet photo. Gave me a good chuckle. Thanks Stig

Maybe, when you are done with the photoshop, we could convince his girlfriend to make it his Avatar.
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Sure I will be happy to.


Also just talked to Steve again. More information he said of the 16 who made 13 belonged to gtplanet. He wasn't sure offhand of all the names but did remember (and sorry for the misspellings) doctor ill, 3wide, blindside, glenn, conman, fixed by wire, and himself
 
choate51
sure i will be happy to.


Also just talked to steve again. More information he said of the 16 who made 13 belonged to gtplanet. He wasn't sure offhand of all the names but did remember (and sorry for the misspellings) doctor ill, 3wide, blindside, glenn, conman, fixed by wire, and himself
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:dopey::dopey::dopey::dopey:
 
Choate51
Sure I will be happy to.


Also just talked to Steve again. More information he said of the 16 who made 13 belonged to gtplanet. He wasn't sure offhand of all the names but did remember (and sorry for the misspellings) doctor ill, 3wide, blindside, glenn, conman, fixed by wire, and himself
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YES!!! Congrats Choate! Congrats to everyone.. blindside, glenn, conman, fixed, 3wide, doctor ill.. Very good news. I wonder who the four where?

Thank you Choates gfriend! Do you have a name? sorry to keep calling you that. Or just a nickname, or name to refer to you as.
 
Thank you Choates gfriend! Do you have a name? sorry to keep calling you that. Or just a nickname, or name to refer to you as.[/QUOTE]

I'm Christina and whatever works
 
Choate51
Thank you Choates gfriend! Do you have a name? sorry to keep calling you that. Or just a nickname, or name to refer to you as.
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I'm Christina and whatever works[/QUOTE]

Thank you Christina! Sorry that Steve couldn't bring you to Orlando, it really sounded like he wanted you there. Maybe when its in the UK?
 
SohnVonStig
I shall call you awesome karting chick :D or christina.....
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Wait, she Karts? Is this for real? Christina do you jump on GT5 and play? I have only gotten my wife on the wheel a few times. Would love to get her more involved.
She is very supportive, though. In fact, cool story (for me anyways). During our first year of dating, she gave to me as a gift, the NASCAR experience at the Las Vegas motor speedway. Super awesome, I got to turn multiple laps in a legitimate nascar.
 
Ha!

You beat me to it. I logged in like I told you I would to pass on the news, but I see you beat me to it. (Choate's other half) Talk at you soon and if you speak to him on the phone give him my congratulations.

(this is dub, your next door neighbor) :)
 
results are up!!!!
1. Bryan Heitkotter (GTZf_CudaMan)

2. Christopher Roberts (Dr_3Wide_Skills)

3. Jason Miller (R1600Turbo)

4. Andre Gomes (FixByWire)

5. John Wilding (SpecMiata-JSW)

6. Christopher Morton (Z06Fun)

7. Kris Norris (Appalachian_Kris)

8. Gregory Russell (Gar529)

9. Connor Clifford (ConMan_Skills)

10. Phillip Arscott (Doctor_ILL)

11. Nick Fontana (BlindSideFive0)

12. Rich Pratt (ZeroLM)

13. Glenn McGee Howle (Glenn_McGee)

14. Steve Driscoll (Choate51)

15. Sean Johnston (GTP_TheCheef)

16. Jose Cedeno (SebaF1)
 
Just posted on facebook:

32 finalists. 4 rounds. 2 days. And now the top 16 drivers have been determined. It was a great display of sportsmanship and driving skill. Silverstone here we come. Here is your Top 16!



1. Bryan Heitkotter (GTZf_CudaMan)

2. Christopher Roberts (Dr_3Wide_Skills)

3. Jason Miller (R1600Turbo)

4. Andre Gomes (FixByWire)

5. John Wilding (SpecMiata-JSW)

6. Christopher Morton (Z06Fun)

7. Kris Norris (Appalachian_Kris)

8. Gregory Russell (Gar529)

9. Connor Clifford (ConMan_Skills)

10. Phillip Arscott (Doctor_ILL)

11. Nick Fontana (BlindSideFive0)

12. Rich Pratt (ZeroLM)

13. Glenn McGee Howle (Glenn_McGee)

14. Steve Driscoll (Choate51)

15. Sean Johnston (GTP_TheCheef)

16. Jose Cedeno (SebaF1)
 
Choate51
I'm Christina and whatever works
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Ha!

You beat me to it. I logged in as I told you I would just a moment ago to pass on the news but you've already done so. :) Should you talk to him on the phone soon, please pass on my congrats.

Talk at ya soon.

(btw-this is dub, your next door neighbor) :)
 
lol.. Do we all refresh much. A testament to the community caring about this competition, and its competitors. Congrats to everyone who made it!

I will update post #39
 
Lol it looks like the guys from forced/stig's lobby are going to Silverstone! haha Only what, 5 drivers never came into our lobbies? 11 of those guys we at least saw a few times!
 
SILVERSTONE FINALISTS!!!!!

ZeroLM - Rich Pratt
SPECMIATA-JSW - John Wilding
GTXf_CudaMan - Bryan Heitkotter
GTP_TheCheef - Sean Johnston
Choate51 - Steve Driscoll
FixByWire - Andre Gomes
Conman_Skills - Connor Clifford
DOCTOR_ILL - Phillip Arscott
SebaF1 - Jose Sebastian Cedeno
appalachian_Kris - Kris Norris
R1600turbo - Jason Miller
BlindSideFive0 - Nick Fontana
Dr_3Wide_Skills - Christopher Roberts
Glenn_McGee - Glenn McGee Howie
Z06Fun - Christopher Morton
GAR529 - Gregory Russell


Eliminations
GTP_potatochip - Tom Carstensen - Knocked Out Round 2
Kekembas91 - Matthew Wright - Knocked Out Round 3
Jonesy48Jimmie - Brett Jones - Knocked Out Round 2
Tenhulzenauto - Nick Tenhulzen - Knocked Out Round 2
L_Harrison - Landon Harrison - Knocked Out Round 1
TX_Driven3 - Brian Rice - Knocked Out Round 3
GTP_CARLPKY - Carl Posey - Knocked Out Round 1
plate88 - Darryl Sutherland - Knocked Out Round 1
gtp99 - Iliya Bridan - Knocked Out Round 3
GTP-timeattack - Brock Harrison - Withdrawal Round 2
JPE138083 - James Edwards - Knocked Out Round 1
Round - Kyong Oh - Knocked Out Round 3
GoszkiOszolom - Damien Gozstyla - Knocked out Round 4
Chiefdnd - Derek Dalton - Knocked out Round 4
embriodak - Emerson Trimble- Knocked out Round 4
CrymsonEcho - Ryan Gordon - Knocked out Round 4


Great job all! I'm sure you all did your best. Very impressive from everyone!

GT Motion
Lol it looks like the guys from forced/stig's lobby are going to Silverstone! haha Only what, 5 drivers never came into our lobbies? 11 of those guys we at least saw a few times!
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All but 3 by my count ;)
 
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Yeah GT Motion.. A lot of these guys have raced in the two lounges. Nice to see how strong the lounges are. I will mark the ones I have raced with in Stig's, forced's, and blindside's rooms. Please mark the ones that you may have seen in those lounges that I may have missed.


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I will make a new thread for this. As this really is impressive and deserves its own thread
 

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