GT Sport GR Supra Cup Returns for 2020

[Marky264]

This was posted on the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand Facebook Page earlier today:

We've got something exciting in store for you! From your lounge gaming console you too can join the action with all the E-Sports hype by participating in the 2020 GR Supra GT Cup series launching this Sunday.

This will be a one-make championship in a quest to find the world’s best Supra Driver on Gran Turismo Sport on the Playstation ® 4 Console . Entry is FREE and is open 15 minutes before each race and players only need to be six years and older to play!

The seven-round online 2020 GR Supra GT Cup will begin on Sunday April 26 racing at the Fuji Speedway. Top ranked players from the seven rounds will then go head to head in the final live event (location TBD) in November to determine the series champion.

SCHEDULE
Rd. 1 - April 26 - Fuji International Speedway (Japan)
Rd. 2 - May 17 - The Nürburgring (Germany)
Rd. 3 - June 7 - Circuit de La Sarthe (France)
Rd. 4 - June 21 - WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (USA)
Rd. 5 - July 5 - Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Brazil)
Rd. 6 - July 19 - Tokyo Expressway: South Inner loop (Japan)
Rd. 7 - August 16 - Mount Panorama (Australia)
Final - November - Real live event (Location TBD)

Detailed information including the circuits and race starting times are available on the GR Supra GT Cup section of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing official website.
URL: https://toyotagazooracing.com/e-motorsports/
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
⚠ Players will be able to enter the races in the "Sport" mode of Gran Turismo Sport, 15 minutes prior to the race starting times.

Until then, have fun and stay safe!

#RaceAtHome #TOYOTAGAZOORacingNZ #GRSUPRA

 

[Ashthebash]

Might have a go at this this year, just watched a replay of a race from last year though and it looks like they had some insane multipliers

 

[CodeRedR51]

Might have a go at this this year, just watched a replay of a race from last year though and it looks like they had some insane multipliers

Hoping they chill out a bit on those multipliers for this one. This series should be about the racing, not pit strategy.

 

[Silver_Wolf]

*Welp*

Looks like the livery I had made for the 2019 model will have to be redone on the 2020 model for the GR Supra Championship due to the power output increase.

 

[Canucks_9419]

Rd. 5 - July 5 - Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Brazil)

Hmmmm..

 

[Leggacy]

*Welp*

Looks like the livery I had made for the 2019 model will have to be redone on the 2020 model for the GR Supra Championship due to the power output increase.

Is there any difference visually between the old and new models?

 

[Silver_Wolf]

I guess it depends on the market - the car is the GT Sport images is RHD (so probably a Japanese market vehicle), and has both the A91-specific colour and the carbon-fibre mirror caps.

From the update thread so I believe the above plus a power boost...

 

[Josa]

Hmmmm..

That's Interlagos official name

 

[Canucks_9419]

That's Interlagos official name

Ahhh dang! I should have known better

 

[Endless-Wilso]

Kinda feels like there should be atleast 2 more races in that season line up.
Gotta start practicing my racecraft if im to stand a chance of making it into the top 15 NA again

 

[Leggacy]

The first race is on Sunday I think and still nothing showing in the sport section. I wanted to get some practice in.

 

[Rangeraus]

I was going to ask why this car has 8 gears, but then realised the actual car only comes in Automatic.

Off topic but is that really what people want in a sports car?

 

[TeddyWestside]

Cars launched for both Harlequin Racing (EMEA)

And Chicago Blackhawks (North America)

 

[05XR8]

I was going to ask why this car has 8 gears, but then realised the actual car only comes in Automatic.

Off topic but is that really what people want in a sports car?

There was a big uproar when Ferrari went semi-auto. Now it's not a problem. Today's autos are proven quicker than manual shifting.

I mean, if these "normal" sporting cars(Supra, Camaro, Mustang, etc) are doing sub 4 seconds without a sweat, while having apple play as standard, majority of buyers see the car's performance as the bonus.

Me personally, if it's quick and handles good, in a good package that's fun to drive, that's pretty much what I'll take in a sporting car.

 

[dlshearon]

Cars launched for both Harlequin Racing (EMEA)
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And Chicago Blackhawks (North America)
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👎
Go Preds!

 

[Mistah_MCA]

The first race is on Sunday I think and still nothing showing in the sport section. I wanted to get some practice in.

Might as well whip out Fuji (full) and start getting used to the N400 Supra. With tires and fuel off, this is even more of a handful than the N300 Supra...

 

[TeddyWestside]

👎
Go Preds!

You can go off people so quick.

 

[LotusEvoraGTE]

Details for the GR Supra GT Cup are now up, apparently.
https://www.gran-turismo.com/au/gtsport/news/00_3943485.html

But wait, what's this?
"Car Model: Toyota GR Supra RZ ’20 / Toyota GR Supra RZ ’19"

It seems we're able to use the 2019 model of the Supra in addition to the newly added 2020 model too...

 

[Mistah_MCA]

Details for the GR Supra GT Cup are now up, apparently.
https://www.gran-turismo.com/au/gtsport/news/00_3943485.html

But wait, what's this?
"Car Model: Toyota GR Supra RZ ’20 / Toyota GR Supra RZ ’19"

It seems we're able to use the 2019 model of the Supra in addition to the newly added 2020 model too...

The new question is: Are we using N300 or N400 BOP? That can make a difference in which Supra will be better suited...

Under N300 BOP:
2019 Supra - 294hp (88%), 3148 lbs (94%), 324.7 ft-lb torque
2020 Supra - 294hp (77%), 3036 lbs (90%), 284.1 ft-lb torque

Under N400 BOP:
2019 Supra - 368hp (110%), 3351 lbs (100%), 405.9 ft-lb torque
2020 Supra - 394hp (103%), 3373 lbs (100%), 380.0 ft-lb torque

 

[05XR8]

The new question is: Are we using N300 or N400 BOP? That can make a difference in which Supra will be better suited...

Under N300 BOP:
2019 Supra - 294hp (88%), 3148 lbs (94%), 324.7 ft-lb torque
2020 Supra - 294hp (77%), 3036 lbs (90%), 284.1 ft-lb torque

Under N400 BOP:
2019 Supra - 368hp (110%), 3351 lbs (100%), 405.9 ft-lb torque
2020 Supra - 394hp (103%), 3373 lbs (100%), 380.0 ft-lb torque

They're both 100k, plus can be gifted
in DWG. I guess PD figure if you only bought one to use last year, just keep it at that.
Using the '20, could be for people that just bought the game. This is good.

 

[Ashthebash]

Just done a practice race in each and there really isn't a lot in it. '19 seems like it might be slightly quicker over a lap, '20 is better on tyres

 

[GlamFM]

Any idea if we’ll be racing on sports or racing tires?

How was it last time around?

 

[CodeRedR51]

There's the high tire wear multipliers again. Ugh. That is NOT what this series should be about. 👎

Going to miss the first round anyway, I'll be getting professional photos taken of my car and won't be home...

 

[Mistah_MCA]

Any idea if we’ll be racing on sports or racing tires?

How was it last time around?

Most likely Sports Hards, like last year.

There's the high tire wear multipliers again. Ugh. That is NOT what this series should be about. 👎

Going to miss the first round anyway, I'll be getting professional photos taken of my car and won't be home...

A friend of mine was doing some quick testing with the multipliers for Fuji. According to him, under N300 BOP, tire wear shouldn't be much too much to worry about. Under N400 BOP, it's a slightly bigger issue.

I'll be doing some testing myself tomorrow. Oh boy... this is going to be interesting.

 

[Ashthebash]

There's the high tire wear multipliers again. Ugh. That is NOT what this series should be about. 👎

Going to miss the first round anyway, I'll be getting professional photos taken of my car and won't be home...

They're not that bad as it turns out. Ran at the N400 BoP that's listed above in the '19 car and the worst tyres finished the race about half way worn but they hang on pretty well in terms of lap times - no big drop off. Pitting might be an option if you do it early enough but you'd easily do the race without your tyres dying

 

[Silver_Wolf]

Well I am in for the 2020 races since I am available for those race days so I hope I will have a better season than 2019 when I
got killed in Race 2 by random players and rage quit the season.

As for the livery well I have to decide that very quickly since it's on my infinite wish list of things that I need to finish in Sport...

 

[Hasnain282]

Schedule table for Supra Cup

 

[Hasnain282]

Apparently you have to register for this
https://www.gran-turismo.com/gb/gtsport/news/00_4178223.html

Link to registration page
https://www.gran-turismo.com/gb/gtsport/form/supra2020/

Edit: Could still access the event in game from my 2nd account which wasn't registered so I guess it doesn't really matter unless you're one of the top top drivers

 

[mthomas_95]

14. Prizes (are defined below) and must be taken as stated and may not be deferred, transferred or re-sold. There will be no cash alternatives; however, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute any Prize with a prize of a similar value. Unless specified otherwise, Prizes will not include transfers, spending money and other expenses (including meals or personal expenses, upgrades etc.) as the case may be, all of which will be the sole responsibility of a Winner. If any aspect of the Prize involves overseas travel, the Winner will be responsible for ensuring that they are available to travel and hold valid passports and any necessary visas and any other type of travel documentation required for the trip in question on the relevant travel dates. If a Winner is unable to produce the required travel documentation for the relevant travel dates, the Promoter may disqualify that Winner from the Competition and/or withhold their Prize.

33. There are no prizes for this competition.

Nice trolling Toyota and PD

 

[tankuroded]

The GR Supra GT Cup will be run under N400 BoP according to GT.com.