GT Academy National Finals - Venues, Dates, Drivers & Discussion Thread

[zocker_16]

Ok thx, wasn´t sure who of the Lacombes did the dutch time.

 

[Sphinx]

Germany and Austria aren't merged, they're just sharing the location of the finals. 👍

Thanks. I'll change it later tonight. 👍

Anyone know the date for the Austrian venue?

 

[zocker_16]

Austria is also on 06.02 i think at the morning and german final at the afternoon.

 

[zabeu]

Thanks for digging up all the facts and figures zocker 👍

 

[davissi]

Is that all the nordics have 1 place ? That is a shame, another reason why its a bit imbalanced amd not thought about.

 

[danilc1007]

We only know that Spanish Finals will be on Feb. 13 in Madrid. Where in Madrid?... no information about that.

 

[ManicVJ]

Got the call last Friday and accepted of course, so it's off to Melbourne on the 3rd for me as well

 

[Synwraith]

I've confirmed my attendance and sent off all relevant paperwork also 👍

GTP_Synwraith [UK]

All the best
Maz

 

[Carbonfibre]

Confirmed and looking forward to the DHolland show!

Carbonfibre - Australia

 

[zdenko]

Confirmed.

zdenko - Australia

 

[DC-Z]

Confirmed: Nismoe-Dave for Ireland.
And getting back to the point about Ireland having it's own spot - I believe we had the highest population per head of people who bought a copy of GT4 in Europe so we are big GT fans and I guess Sony recognises that.

 

[Gaviao_pt]

I will be attending stage two of GT Academy in Portugal

Gaviao_GTPT

 

[PASM]

I've been invited over the phone by Sony Computer Entertainment the Netherlands. I have to sign and send some stuff but I don't expect any troubles.

GTP_PASM (NL)

 

[theewar]

The Irish National Final Venue will be at The Vaults, Harbourmaster Place, IFSC, Dublin 1 (behind Connolly Station).

 

[Timppaq]

Nordics:

Date: Friday 12th February (11:00 - 18:00)
Venue: SpeedClub - Vattuniemenkatu 5, 00210 HELSINKI [FI]

Jerry, you ignored my post again

edit, hope we get to try the Force Dynamics 301

 

[GTP_rpm]

Confirmed - GTP_rpm

That's quite an impressive UK GTP list

 

[ralph89]

Good luck to you all finalist. make sure to drive hard . Just don't crash

 

[Sphinx]

Jerry, you ignored my post again

edit, hope we get to try the Force Dynamics 301

I saw it. 👍 Just made up the relevant Nordic flags and will add them tonight.

 

[Rudi Raser]

Follow drivers are confirmed:

avi996 [AUT]
reisi89 [AUT]
GAPP_GTRP [AUT]

Zocker16_GTRP [DE]
GTRP_Hyper [DE]
GTRP_Gantenbein [DE]
GTRP_RudiRaser [DE]


they all said they will be there next saturday. 👍


The others from the german leaderboard. (top 20)

1a2r3 ??
O-Schatzmuller ??
EugentheKing ??
achmed_22 ??
MpRacerNo1 ??
ASdaSilva1986 - he said that he will come, but ........??
GTRP_Motorius - No time
Pappa_GTRP - No
Berndi2006 ??
GTRP_hakru No
NeunAchtel ??
GTRP_RZobel - No time
GTRP_Doja - like ASdaSilva1986
mieserabel ??
kev244 ??
WIX-R ??

 

[ripping_silk]

The Schedule for New Zealand:
Section 1: ELIMINATION
All competitors will be divided in five race groups of four competitors (20 PLAYERS) determined by qualification times recorded from the Online Time Trial. Each group will complete three separate races in succession, starting with Group 1.

Race ONE:
Track A
Laps: 3
Car: TUNED Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

Race TWO:
Track B
Laps: 3
Car: TUNED Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

Race THREE:
Track C
Laps:3
Car: NORMAL Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

1st: 6 Points
2nd: 3 Points
3rd: 1 Point
4th: 0 Points


grid positions based on TT quallifier for the first race, then on points gained for each race thereafter.
8 competitors go to Stage 2. To proceed to stage 2, you must have won your group, or be one of the three next fastest drivers.

Section 2: Second Stage
The eight competitors in the Second Stage will be split into two groups.
Both groups will complete two races in succession.
Race ONE:
Track D
Laps:3
Car: TUNED Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

Race TWO:
Track E
Laps: 3
Car: TUNED Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

Points will be awarded for finishing position as per the schedule below. The first and second overall place finishers from each group will proceed to the GRAND FINAL (4 PLAYERS). In the event of two racers have an equal score at the end of two races, positions will be determined first by highest number of first place finishes and secondly by lowest cumulative total time for both races.

Section 3: GRAND FINAL
The four competitors in the FINAL will compete in a single race with the winner of the race being named the winner of the New Zealand National Final and progressing to the GT Academy Week at Silverstone.

GT Academy Final Race
Track F
Laps: 8
Car: Tuned Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 players head to head

Practice: Competitors will be provided with at least two full practice laps on the race track before the
start of the race.
Qualification:
Grid positions will be based on the fastest total combined race time recorded by each competitor in the Semi Final. The competitor with the fastest race time will receive pole position, with the second fastest race time receiving position 2.
Winner:
The winner of the race will be the first car to cross the finish line at the end of the 8 laps.

edit:
If i can get the chance (and phone reception) I will try to post on twitter where I can. Follow me @rippingsilk
hopefully will take a stack of photos too.

 

[Mr. Apex]

According to blog.de.playstaion.com the national finals of the swiss participants will take place on the 6th/7th of february on the Paul Ricard Racetrack in Le Castellet, France (together with the french participants).

 

[Neenor]

According to blog.de.playstaion.com the national finals of the swiss participants will take place on the 6th/7th of february on the Paul Ricard Racetrack in Le Castellet, France (together with the french participants).

Thats right, I'm going. Looks like the Suisse and the french finals are going to be on the same day.

 

[danilc1007]

Finals in Spain will be in karting "Carlos Sainz Center", in Madrid, on Feb 13.

http://www.kartcsainz.com/

I confirmed that I'll go.

GTro_danilc1007

 

[Timppaq]

The Schedule for New Zealand:
Section 1: ELIMINATION
All competitors will be divided in five race groups of four competitors (20 PLAYERS) determined by qualification times recorded from the Online Time Trial. Each group will complete three separate races in succession, starting with Group 1.

Race ONE:
Track A
Laps: 3
Car: TUNED Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

Race TWO:
Track B
Laps: 3
Car: TUNED Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

Race THREE:
Track C
Laps:3
Car: NORMAL Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

1st: 6 Points
2nd: 3 Points
3rd: 1 Point
4th: 0 Points


grid positions based on TT quallifier for the first race, then on points gained for each race thereafter.
8 competitors go to Stage 2. To proceed to stage 2, you must have won your group, or be one of the three next fastest drivers.

Section 2: Second Stage
The eight competitors in the Second Stage will be split into two groups.
Both groups will complete two races in succession.
Race ONE:
Track D
Laps:3
Car: TUNED Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

Race TWO:
Track E
Laps: 3
Car: TUNED Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 player head to head

Points will be awarded for finishing position as per the schedule below. The first and second overall place finishers from each group will proceed to the GRAND FINAL (4 PLAYERS). In the event of two racers have an equal score at the end of two races, positions will be determined first by highest number of first place finishes and secondly by lowest cumulative total time for both races.

Section 3: GRAND FINAL
The four competitors in the FINAL will compete in a single race with the winner of the race being named the winner of the New Zealand National Final and progressing to the GT Academy Week at Silverstone.

GT Academy Final Race
Track F
Laps: 8
Car: Tuned Nissan 370Z
Racing: 4 players head to head

Practice: Competitors will be provided with at least two full practice laps on the race track before the
start of the race.
Qualification:
Grid positions will be based on the fastest total combined race time recorded by each competitor in the Semi Final. The competitor with the fastest race time will receive pole position, with the second fastest race time receiving position 2.
Winner:
The winner of the race will be the first car to cross the finish line at the end of the 8 laps.

edit:
If i can get the chance (and phone reception) I will try to post on twitter where I can. Follow me @rippingsilk
hopefully will take a stack of photos too.

So no information about the track/tracks?

Thanks for posting 👍 Looks very well planned. I hope it's like this everywhere..

 

[.pixr]

I would like to confirm that I will be attending the dutch finals on the 11th of Feb. in Amsterdam.

GTP_pixr / pixr

 

[ripping_silk]

So no information about the track/tracks?

Thanks for posting 👍 Looks very well planned. I hope it's like this everywhere..

No track info, only A - F. Six tracks. Not hard to imagine that those 6 tracks could be from GT5-P. I'll find out in about 3 1/2 hours.

 

[Rudi Raser]

The Austria and Germany Schedule.

 

[ripping_silk]

oh, interesting Rudi, they told you the tracks your using too.

 

[The Outlaw]

Damn! The finals sound like some serious fun!

What I would do to have a chance at competing...

 

[DRambo]

The Austria and Germany Schedule.

This schedule confirms Nurburgring as a GT5 track does it??