GT7 Daily Race Discussion

[newmedia_dev]

The penalty is usually a minute for not adhering to mandatory pit/required tyres in Daily Races, but we've seen it as two minutes in GTWS events before. I'm not sure we've seen it in Daily Races until now though.

Normally it'd be marked as mandatory tyre types, but on this occasion it isn't. It's irksome as it's not anywhere near as clearly flagged: when it's mandatory tyres, the information is placed in the middle of the screen in a blue box in the lobby and as "Required Tyre" on the grade(s) you haven't yet used when you pit.

I think after they added the pit stop mandatory tire indicator taking it away is also annoying.

 

[cyirush]

Fun week at Spa, lookin' forward to this week's adventures. It was the teeth clenching, hands shaking fever fest I expected it to be, but I love the track too damn much to NOT run when offered.😁

Best I was able to do was a P2 and a truckload of top 5's. The P2 was pretty much gifted, too. Was pretty stuck to P4 (started P5) through L2. They picked up a penalty and then P1 and 2 got into it. Once the dust settled and the penalties kicked-in, P2 it was:


This was when I knew it was time to take a break...bad moves and worse manners:


All-in-all, loved (almost) every minute of it!

EDIT
These are 'music replays.' I dig some of the camera angles...gotta work on the music choices tho, lol.

I love Spa too, but not a three lapper.

Simgrid Seasons is running a 12 minute Spa quick race this week in GT3s. It’s just for console players (PS5 and xbox).

You should try it!

Judging by the Discord there’s a few controller players racing.

Gonna try RBR this week. Is the meta still the Alfa like it was when that update hit a few weeks ago? (ironically the update was 1.55 iirc?).

 

[newmedia_dev]

Admittedly not the strongest lobby but some weeks just click and you really enjoy the racing/combat

 

[newmedia_dev]

Mods as these are 2 clips I'm hesitant to edit them in to the post, I apologise if you think they should be merged.


2 views of a overtake I'm really quite proud of, of course you need a bit of compliance from the overtaken person (and I am that very frequently!)

2 perspectives of the same overtake although the VR one is fractionally longer by a few seconds to show the set up.

Edit I'm the only B driver in an all A lobby.

Bumper cam:



My View in VR



Thoughts and comments always appreciated.

 

[sturk0167]

I made a new livery for the Ford Escort RS Cosworth to use at race A.
When I tried to share it, I was stopped by the PD police.
All I typed was "Escort".
It said this comment contains unsuitable language and cannot be shared.

What a bunch of idiots.
If they put a car in the game with a name that's synonymous with prostitute, then that's on them.

 

[brockie]

Mods as these are 2 clips I'm hesitant to edit them in to the post, I apologise if you think they should be merged.


2 views of a overtake I'm really quite proud of, of course you need a bit of compliance from the overtaken person (and I am that very frequently!)

2 perspectives of the same overtake although the VR one is fractionally longer by a few seconds to show the set up.

Edit I'm the only B driver in an all A lobby.

Bumper cam:



My View in VR



Thoughts and comments always appreciated.

Nice mate, the ole switcheroo used to devasting effect.

The Evo works so well at RBR and I’ll never tire of seeing that in vr (just one day) 😁

Going to get up early and see if I can take some time off my QT

 

[Famine]

I made a new livery for the Ford Escort RS Cosworth to use at race A.
When I tried to share it, I was stopped by the PD police.
All I typed was "Escort".
It said this comment contains unsuitable language and cannot be shared.

What a bunch of idiots.
If they put a car in the game with a name that's synonymous with prostitute, then that's on them.

It's not a PD decision. They adhere to SIE's rules and code of conduct for PSN, and SIE moderates its content.

 

[mellofello9]

I made a new livery for the Ford Escort RS Cosworth to use at race A.
When I tried to share it, I was stopped by the PD police.
All I typed was "Escort".
It said this comment contains unsuitable language and cannot be shared.

What a bunch of idiots.
If they put a car in the game with a name that's synonymous with prostitute, then that's on them.

See if "Pretty Woman" slips under the radar.😁

So, quick note to all my controller friends (or friend, if that's what I'm down to). I was yesterday years old when I realized that, as a controller player, you NEED to have the in race chat open until the race begins for rolling starts. Why? Had no idea but stumbled upon a FB reel that opened my eyes...

When the race starts/auto-drive turns off and you AREN'T in chat, the throttle slowly rolls up to 100% If you ARE in chat, throttle goes to 100% INSTANTLY once auto-drive shuts off. Makes a BIG difference as you're charging towards T1 at Spa/anywhere.

I'm sure this is something that was discovered in GTSport and discussed here 17.4 bazillion times and I'm just dumb that way, HOWEVER, if you identify as 'detail challenged' like me, you're welcome.🤣

@cyirush someday, when I'm all grown-up and stuff, imma get me one of those fancy PS5's...today isn't that day, lol. Thank you for the offer/insight, though, as I'd be ALL OVER THAT!

 

[Barney Da Dog]

I made a new livery for the Ford Escort RS Cosworth to use at race A.
When I tried to share it, I was stopped by the PD police.
All I typed was "Escort".
It said this comment contains unsuitable language and cannot be shared.

What a bunch of idiots.
If they put a car in the game with a name that's synonymous with prostitute, then that's on them.

I had that same thing when making the Dodge Charger "Scraptona" livery 💩

 

[sturk0167]

I had that same thing when making the Dodge Charger "Scraptona" livery 💩

When I did a Nascar replica, I couldn't use the name Tyler Reddick.

 

[Mc_Yavel]

. I'll take btw the chance to race the "Cossie" in Sardegna, without QT or expectations, just for fun.
Enjoy your racing week, guys.

As usual for a Monday morning, racing from the back in Race A is you looking at car flying everywhere. I have some work to do to pick up pace.

Also PD need to do something with the side contact (by that I obviously mean "slamming a car off track")

Got shove off the track 4 races in a row. Watching the replays and it wasn't a mistake from the other drivers. 3 of them I finish DFL.

 

[VR-SORN]

I couldn't use the name Tyler Reddick.

A sore point perhaps circumnavigated?

 

[Shackster]

You know it’s going to be a good week when this happens in your first race 😁

 

[cyirush]

@cyirush someday, when I'm all grown-up and stuff, imma get me one of those fancy PS5's...today isn't that day, lol. Thank you for the offer/insight, though, as I'd be ALL OVER THAT!


[/QUOTE]

Forgot you were still on the PS4! Should have known as we were among the few left on GT Sport before they shut the lights out. I only have a 5 b/c my wife was very generous a few birthdays ago. My son now uses the PS4 w/means we can set up a private lobby and race together!

Keep Simgrid Seasons in mind as think you’d like the racing.

 

[Gurzu]

First day of practice at Deep Forest:
911 - 1:26.409 (last visit at DF was an 1:26.236)
Supra - 1:25.999 (easy peasy)
With the Porsche T1 is always a pleasure, but on the straights the Supra has too much "verve". I mean, 7 km/h at the finish line is "my" difference in favour of the Toyota. With a lil sense of guilt I'll be ditching the 911 for the Supra, that has some 1/2 sec. to grind from the actual QT.

 

[newmedia_dev]

As usual for a Monday morning, racing from the back in Race A is you looking at car flying everywhere. I have some work to do to pick up pace.

Also PD need to do something with the contact (by that I'm obviously mean "slamming a car off track")

Got shove off the track 4 races in a row. Watching the replays and it wasn't a mistake from the other drivers. 3 of them I finish DFL.

I really don't think in Gr4 on a sprint race going from the back with expectations is a good idea.

It's rough racing from any position and being out of position at the back is kinda worse because short track and the overtaking spots in most lobbies will leave you open to being pushed or punted.

Honestly that race time is better spent getting competitive and on the pace as there isn't a lot of race craft lessons other than patience at Redbull. To get the pace you have to flirt with the track limits and in race isn't the best time to do that.

Spend time on QT and then just be restrained and consistent it will be less frustrating.

 

[Manicuk]

Thought start with Race A this week to see if my luck held out, alas, nope….. This time last week i was .500 of the fastest and in the top 100. This week I’m 2 seconds off the fastest and god knows what position, this is after 30 laps practice, really don’t understand how i can be so inconsistent.

best get on and get another 30 laps practice in and see what that brings, watch Tidgeney’s video too.

Good luck in all your races this week everyone.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Thought start with Race A this week to see if my luck held out, alas, nope….. This time last week i was .500 of the fastest and in the top 100. This week I’m 2 seconds off the fastest and god knows what position, this is after 30 laps practice, really don’t understand how i can be so inconsistent.

best get on and get another 30 laps practice in and see what that brings, watch Tidgeney’s video too.

Good luck in all your races this week everyone.

Honestly last week was a bit poor and a lot of the quick guys didn't race much if at all. This week it's a lot stronger for peeps and all 3 races are fun if not tight.

 

[Manicuk]

Honestly last week was a bit poor and a lot of the quick guys didn't race much if at all. This week it's a lot stronger for peeps and all 3 races are fun if not tight.

Managed to get down to around 116th on Race A, Race B im about 1600th, think I've easy got another -500 in me on this one though, keep on trucking

 

[Paulo Ribeiro]

Hello.

Daily A: Honda Civic EF at Tokyo Expressway
Different car in a different track, all good.

Daily B: Gr3 at SPA
3 Laps, enough said. Cool combo, not enough laps to enjoy.
Too much sprint racers champions players. A nice high soft tyre wear would be better, IMHO.

Daily C: Gr1 at Fuji
Finally, PD had set a race where the cars were from the same era. 👍
Once more, we might get more fun if the tyre wear were increased, and we had more tyre choices.
Nevertheless, good fun.

Two points. Missed a standing start and more tyre choice and wear.

In all, it was a nice racing week. Good one PD.

Have fun,
Cheers


P.S. It seems that this week, I will not drive the Lancer on Daily B nor the Supra on C. Sad...
If there is a lot of superiority from one particularly car, the only way to trying to avoid it, is a softer tyre with an increase tyre wear.
So, no need to tweak the BOP.

 

[Manicuk]

I made a new livery for the Ford Escort RS Cosworth to use at race A.
When I tried to share it, I was stopped by the PD police.
All I typed was "Escort".
It said this comment contains unsuitable language and cannot be shared.

What a bunch of idiots.
If they put a car in the game with a name that's synonymous with prostitute, then that's on them.

Try Ford Floozie 😬😂😂

 

[TheNormsk]

Earlier today, I did a lap for daily race A and somehow achieved the top 200 QT. I knew that was early in the day so I didn’t worry too much about it. Turns out my time is still pretty good, but the irony is I’ve no idea how I achieve this because I can’t get within a second of this now.

It kind of freaks me out starting a race cause I’ll probably be on pole and I’m going to suck without a rabbit to chase.🤣

 

[Childe Roland]

Well, Im not proud of this one but in the heat of the moment I took the worst decision.

I always try to not retaliate and its been a while since I dont do it but Im human and sometimes I can overreact like when they try to kill you out of the blue in plain straight... and we are talking about an A+ lobby.

No excuse, I can do better.
It is a shame because we were having an excelent race. And even after the incident (he obviously killed me again) I had plenty of oportunities to retaliate again and I didnt do it.

I may send the whole race to @Tidgney for his "plebs of the week" series.

 

[cyirush]

Mods as these are 2 clips I'm hesitant to edit them in to the post, I apologise if you think they should be merged.


2 views of a overtake I'm really quite proud of, of course you need a bit of compliance from the overtaken person (and I am that very frequently!)

2 perspectives of the same overtake although the VR one is fractionally longer by a few seconds to show the set up.

Edit I'm the only B driver in an all A lobby.

Bumper cam:



My View in VR



Thoughts and comments always appreciated.

Nice pass!

What brake bias are you running (if any)?

So much understeer in the Evo. I’m really struggling with the downhill left hander (last corner in your video).

 

[TheNormsk]

Did four A races tonight. It's been a couple months since I was on a sport race. I bumped in @Bullwinkle on race 3. It was nice to see him and he got to watch me mess it all up in a big opps! I followed the lead car off track but too much in the gravel. Then the red car stacks it and hits me. I wasn't sure if that was my fault so I stayed on the side until all passed and continued. Turned out it was not my fault but it was still the nice thing to do. My embarrassing move...



In the end it was 4, 4, 9 and a win for the four races. The last was an easy run from the front.

 

[NevilleNobody]

As an 80's Group A fan, I shall adorn my Escort in Mobil 1 (Brock) and Texaco (Egenberger) liveries.

This is how you drive a race car peeps.........

 

[brockie]

As an 80's Group A fan, I shall adorn my Escort in Mobil 1 (Brock) and Texaco (Egenberger) liveries.

This is how you drive a race car peeps.........

Ahh my namesake 🤣 that is a way to drive a car! I should have brought the escort will it was in the used car lot, there’s not one to be seen at the moment. I have this mobil1 livery on my g70 👍

 

[Barney Da Dog]

Apologies if it's already been posted...

 

[Shackster]

Apologies if it's already been posted...

Nice to see you in Race A late last night, even if only fleetingly (I started 7th or 8th) as you disappeared into the gravel with about four other cars, gifting me an extremely unexpected podium!

 

[Barney Da Dog]

Nice to see you in Race A late last night, even if only fleetingly (I started 7th or 8th) as you disappeared into the gravel with about four other cars, gifting me an extremely unexpected podium!

Ah, good to see you! Thought name looked familiar 👍
Yeah I didn't have the best of races - hit P1 guy, then got hit by a bunch more from behind. P1 chap punted me off in a previous race so I wasn't too sad about it.
I'll need to get a few clean ones in to get my SR S back...