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GT7 Daily Race Discussion
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- rising_glass1
@Fezzik you would think being slow and cautious in the shorter races would help us win, but it depends on the skill level of each player. I'm surprised that my SR has stayed at an S rank for most of the time. Because I'll make a habit of accidentally running into someone by not paying attention or driving too fast.
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I think Watkins Glen is really, really fun in these tuned cars, but there's something about the circuit which irks me every time it's used in Daily Races (not least because it's not my strongest track)...
Turn 1 obviously invites some danger, and I'd rather tuck into the racing line and attempt my moves towards the bus stop every time, but there's always someone either attempting the dive on the inside, or feigning it in order to put you off. This inevitably creates a situation where one of you has a compromised exit and an awkward side by side coming up the hill slalom, and neither participant will have clear advantage entering the crucial chicane. It's no surprise there's so much carnage on the first lap, especially with different cars taking part.
I really am trying my best to contribute to a cleaner race for everyone, but my best attempts to yield and avoid losing time are often scuppered by the surrounding drivers "not getting the memo" and I just end up punted or sideswiped to oblivion. I'm not sure if I'm over-slowing and allowing them to catch me too easily or I'm not making my intentions clear, but any good-natured gesture seems to backfire more often than not.
Credit to PD for this combo though, it's entertaining!
Turn 1 obviously invites some danger, and I'd rather tuck into the racing line and attempt my moves towards the bus stop every time, but there's always someone either attempting the dive on the inside, or feigning it in order to put you off. This inevitably creates a situation where one of you has a compromised exit and an awkward side by side coming up the hill slalom, and neither participant will have clear advantage entering the crucial chicane. It's no surprise there's so much carnage on the first lap, especially with different cars taking part.
I really am trying my best to contribute to a cleaner race for everyone, but my best attempts to yield and avoid losing time are often scuppered by the surrounding drivers "not getting the memo" and I just end up punted or sideswiped to oblivion. I'm not sure if I'm over-slowing and allowing them to catch me too easily or I'm not making my intentions clear, but any good-natured gesture seems to backfire more often than not.
Credit to PD for this combo though, it's entertaining!
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Not sure where you are racing but, in the C lobby, I race everyone very hard down both straights and then completely back out, there are quite a few drivers that would rather beat you down the straight than actually slow down and make the turns, very strange mindset in my opinion. I make very few racing passes for position, my biggest advances are usually forcing mistakes. I also see no point in passing someone who has a penalty flag, they are usually angry, I just drive through their ghost.
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- tscheisslhuba
I am amazed by PD"s stubbornness. Maybe they are smoking the tyres and hard tyres burn longer.
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- TechnoIsLove
I'm surrounded by Glens! Or people who are confused what they want to be, but especially not "a Glen" 😂
And shockingly, one of them (assuming the annoying one) is a whole half second faster than me!? 🫨😂 All jokes aside, nice one @newmedia_dev !
How has the actual race been this week for C, is it interesting? Haven't tried yet as injured my foot on Saturday and only have been mostly comfy today..
And shockingly, one of them (assuming the annoying one) is a whole half second faster than me!? 🫨😂 All jokes aside, nice one @newmedia_dev !
How has the actual race been this week for C, is it interesting? Haven't tried yet as injured my foot on Saturday and only have been mostly comfy today..
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- brockybrock
Yeah I was thinking about that, 7 laps seems perfect really, but I’ll probably just end up leaving it until the weekend, although your video in the ford looks fun
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Reminds me to add you on my UK Alt 🤣
I have to much racing to do so spreading it around a bit, leave me alone! 😝
I stopped setting better times before it got to hard for you to try and catch...
In growing toenails are so painful. That will teach you for living in a hot country and wearing flip flops all the time!
The racing is largely good but it's kept close by the custom slip stream.
It's well worth doing just for the experience and it's like you say the Goldilocks of length and pretty balanced cars (well 3 of them at least)
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Just for your information, I don't have toes, I'm a minotaur 🤣🐮 I did however, manage to get a small fracture in my foot and bruise my tendons, which is absolutely terrific and lovely... ⚰️🤐👴🏻
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Mostly cats round these parts if I remember right, or that might be the crowd over in the time trial post.
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- rising_glass1
@TechnoIsLove So what strategic methods do you have up your sleeve at Maggiore? I have had a difficult time on this track since my debut in GT sport back in 2021. There are too many turns and corners that I have to remember and get my rhythm right at. I got a time in the 2'00.000's but there is still room for improvement. Take care and message me back asap.
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I said to @brockie earlier, just can't muster any enthusiasm to race it. Did a few sighting laps and I'm like...nah
I get the tracks are limited but the car choices could be mixed up a bit like A and C this week. No way perfect but something different and relatively current/iconic cars.
Just done my first 2 races of the week, first was brilliant, very clean. The second was an absolute disgusting show of all that's wrong with this game. Just carnage and pure deliberate too. I'm going to do 1 more now and if it goes the same way I'm done for the week 🤬🤬
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Well, 2 more done at the Glen. First 1 I started 5th and immediately gained a spot off the line, caught the slipstream lovely and got shafted by the guy behind going into the bus stop 🤬🤬 back down to 12th and was going to quit but I kept going. Made good ground and finished 4th. Second race was going brilliant, having a really good race with a German guy for 1st and 2nd...he pushed hard but very fair. Unfortunately for me I forgot I'm still getting used to not using TCS and I made a complete b*locks of it coming off turn 1 and spun 🙈🤣 Anyway, I nearly quit again but kept going to finish 7th. 1 more try and I must eat something!!
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- Danger_Dan986
Hi friends! I had a break from racing over the weekend and did some fun family/friend stuff. Back today with the new races; Race C looks fun but too many variables as i continue on my quest to get up to DR A!
Lago Maggiore was a bit of a nightmare to begin with: three races today but they got better and better. Started all on pole (just call me Mr Saturday 🤣) but first race got a horrible shunt going into turn two that put me out. I’ve been waiting to ‘rejoin’ when I or someone spins me but am I invisible when I’m there? It’s ruining my race in terms of position but I want to try and hold on to SR S if I can!
Second race was going well as I was out in front setting fast laps but I really awkward bounce through the Esses mid lap caused me to spin, recovered to 9th with not some of my finest driving but it was enough.
Third race was great, some really really fast DR B drivers in second and third, I got overtaken after a mistake at T1 but regained the place when P1 went into the gravel at banky boy! Held him off for the win. Very happy with my pace and race management 😁
Lago Maggiore was a bit of a nightmare to begin with: three races today but they got better and better. Started all on pole (just call me Mr Saturday 🤣) but first race got a horrible shunt going into turn two that put me out. I’ve been waiting to ‘rejoin’ when I or someone spins me but am I invisible when I’m there? It’s ruining my race in terms of position but I want to try and hold on to SR S if I can!
Second race was going well as I was out in front setting fast laps but I really awkward bounce through the Esses mid lap caused me to spin, recovered to 9th with not some of my finest driving but it was enough.
Third race was great, some really really fast DR B drivers in second and third, I got overtaken after a mistake at T1 but regained the place when P1 went into the gravel at banky boy! Held him off for the win. Very happy with my pace and race management 😁
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My main point was that people mostly seem like they don't want to survive the first sector of this 7 lap race. Risky behaviour all round, and not much a conservative driver can do to help or to protect themselves.
Maybe I just need more practice, and/or not be so quick to judge based on Monday lobbies.
Meh, you are forcing me to do more quali laps. Your were my only PS friend who had a lap time, so I had to beat you before I jump into the races
Now I have to beat you again, tougher now…
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- Azriel222
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Glen is haunting the top of my friend board as well
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Ya, I’m the same M.O. I give up a lot of position in the first sector to survive a long race. That’s another good thing about those races that have a required pit stop, sometimes you can get it out of the way early to get out of phase with the back markers.
That’s also why a lot of the A drivers here recommend spending time qualifying well, to get yourself in front of that initial mess.
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It is great, very fun because you'll always be in or near a group of cars that are as fast as you so it really comes down to avoid making mistakes and driving clean.
I've done quite some races already and have not yet seen a race with carnage.
Yes there are the occasional pile ups, but for what I've seen it's just because everyone is so close to each other. If one messes up and suddenly goes of and bounces back on track, yeah then you have carnage. But on purpose? Haven't seen that happen yet.
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Which is a shame because it's a great race. Really good fun.
I have, in every race I tried. But mostly unintentional, and I had my fair share. 😅
But it's a good race, too. Finally some variety. The races feel very different, depending of which lobby you're in. On my practice account (B/S) I have been able to go from the back to finish on or near the podium. On my main account I have no chance against the really quick guys.😬
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That's not within my list of powers and abilities.
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- Fukkie_76
Hi all,
After months of "secretly" reading this thread, I decided to register myself. Maybe we will meet at the daily races. After improving with your tricks en tips, I'm jumping between C & B. Depending on my play-time to learn the track and car.
Open for friends-invites: Fukkie_76
This week racing DR C and most of the time improving...
Cheers!
Fokke
After months of "secretly" reading this thread, I decided to register myself. Maybe we will meet at the daily races. After improving with your tricks en tips, I'm jumping between C & B. Depending on my play-time to learn the track and car.
Open for friends-invites: Fukkie_76
This week racing DR C and most of the time improving...
Cheers!
Fokke
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