GT7 Daily Race Discussion

afc5150 · 2025-02-26T13:19:51+0000

MetalApe
The one thing I do hate about the Ring is that final sequence, it's so difficult to safely navigate those final curves when fighting for position.

Yeah, the whole track is sort of like that, but especially the last few corners with the win on the line and the chasers usually have a huge run on you after the long back straight. You really need a willing dance partner and someone who knows when to fight and when to lay back. When it all clicks, it is so fun and so satisfying.

Dairyworker · 2025-02-26T13:20:20+0000

afc5150
I think it's OK to share this crude video of yesterday's race with @Dairyworker as we've established there is no ill-intent in our coming together. It was a great, pressure packed race that while it ended in tears, was super exciting and a real blast to be part of. Great display of sportsmanship there, too.

And yes, the pressure is higher when there's another GT Planet member involved.

Great racing at the Ring, thanks again for the fun race.

Almost as fun to watch as it was to run. Man it hurts to watch the ending though lol

I actually was gonna share the replay myself when i got home from work, although I'm not sure i saved it tbh

afc5150 · 2025-02-26T13:25:33+0000

Dairyworker
I actually was gonna share the replay myself when i got home from work, although I'm not sure i saved it tbth

I shared it on my profile page in-game. (also sent you a friend request)

NevilleNobody · 2025-02-26T13:55:02+0000

It's very hard to be clean early in races, if you brake too early you will get sent to Narnia so you need to brake as late as you can to the man I front without hitting him.....really tricky stuff.

Manicuk · 2025-02-26T14:03:49+0000

I can’t get to B or C this week as I am too addicted to A again, ive never been a big fan of A but the past few weeks have really got me hooked into it.

I’m so addicted I don’t even think ill bother with the GTWS later today, that 911 is pure evil, if that’s how its drives in real life i am not buying one when i win the lottery, I wont be rich for long cos ill be deed within the first couple days of owning it.😇

Got my time down to 7,58:132 but my optimal time is low 7,56:xxx, gotta keep pushing…. I’m coming @GOTMAXPOWER you best do another blindfolded lap to keep me off you. :bowdown:

On the race, provided there no aliens in the race it easily gets me pole position and provided I don’t bin it, the win is mine for the taking

GOTMAXPOWER · 2025-02-26T14:35:59+0000

Manicuk
I can’t get to B or C this week as I am too addicted to A again, ive never been a big fan of A but the past few weeks have really got me hooked into it.

I’m so addicted I don’t even think ill bother with the GTWS later today, that 911 is pure evil, if that’s how its drives in real life i am not buying one when i win the lottery, I wont be rich for long cos ill be deed within the first couple days of owning it.😇

Got my time down to 7,58:132 but my optimal time is low 7,56:xxx, gotta keep pushing…. I’m coming @GOTMAXPOWER you best do another blindfolded lap to keep me off you.

On the race, provided there no aliens in the race it easily gets me pole position and provided I don’t bin it, the win is mine for the taking

Nice lap and game on! I haven't raced the Nurburgring since Monday morning but will have to get some more in before the end of the week.

330_D · 2025-02-26T15:41:38+0000

I don't do daily races much but I jumped into one at the ring today and I guess my pace is just too much for my level (C,S) because my qualifying lap was ten seconds faster than anyone in my lobby. I drove pretty leisurely and was well ahead of second place at the line. I had hoped for a little more of a battle but second place couldn't get near me.

It's a lot of fun though. That car is pretty capable. Might do a few more.

brockie · 2025-02-26T17:55:27+0000

Managed a race B in my lunch break today which I hoped would fair better than Monday when I was punted off first corner 😁 that was in the supra and didn’t much like that

Tried the Porsche today and managed to get my QT down to 1.38.1xx and a 37s is there for the taking.

Touch wood the chicane hasn’t got me yet 😉

Hope yr all having a good week and your racing is shaping up 👍

NevilleNobody · 2025-02-26T17:55:39+0000

Rossell2
Been trying race B this week. Haven't done a Gr3 race in so long, I've lost quite a bit of speed. So trying at the moment to get some spatial awareness back and just make it to the end. I then had a really good race above until the game decided to give me a stupid penalty.

The Mercedes was very apologetic, even though I felt he didn't need to be. It wasn't anyone's fault but those two seconds ruined my race.

There really is no excuse for that penalty, just sheer laziness from PD. Hopeless.

Sum1s2pid · 2025-02-26T20:04:07+0000

Went into some Race C action in the NSX Gr.4. Didn't improve on my 1:54.740 QT.

Race 1: Started P2. An early penalty cost me a couple places. Some minor mental errors kept me there for a handful of laps. Had a decent last gasp scrap for the final podium spot with another NSX. Finished P4.

Race 2: Started P3. Some aggressive traffic and a penalty cost me a handful of positions. Managed to recover a few. Finished P5.

Race 3: Started P7. Managed to avoid cars that got the bus stop wrong on Laps 1 and 2 without getting murdered, gaining a few places. Finished P5.

Had to make it a short race day. My pace was OK. Three Top 5 finishes is pretty good, even if I only gained positions in one race. Outrunning the slipstream was difficult. I'm not mad at losing two potential podiums to mistakes.

Rossell2 · 2025-02-26T20:10:59+0000

Finally managed to get some podiums in B. Last race of the day Brockie was in and I managed to have contact with a Nissan in the wrong place at the chicane which I think caused a knock on for you mate so sorry about that.

Edit: anyhows the best race of the afternoon for me.

cyirush · 2025-02-26T20:54:08+0000

BuzzdoggZ
My new mantra for daily races shall now be:

If in doubt, back the hell out.
and
If they're up your a**, let them pass.

Yup, either they’re faster so let ‘em go or you’ll both be slowed down. Or they’re overdriving the car in which case they’ll probably bin it. If they’re dirty, also let ‘em go or they’ll take you out!

I got caught by a Genesis at WG yesterday. Let ‘em go. He then made a mistake so I caught him and he just side swiped me into the grass. Of course, no penalty b/c GT only recognizes rear end punts apparently?

bone_tone · 2025-02-26T21:18:38+0000

brockie
Managed a race B in my lunch break today which I hoped would fair better than Monday when I was punted off first corner 😁 that was in the supra and didn’t much like that

Tried the Porsche today and managed to get my QT down to 1.38.1xx and a 37s is there for the taking.

Touch wood the chicane hasn’t got me yet 😉

Hope yr all having a good week and your racing is shaping up 👍

The Porsche seems to be really competitive in the race - I did 4 races this afternoon, 911s won every one!

TechnoIsLove · 2025-02-26T22:42:37+0000

Lots to digest so bare with me 😂

First, need to say well done again and thanks to @newmedia_dev for posting his epic Watkins Glen lap replay! Helped me shave almost half a second from my lap time (PB now at 1:54:1) and I even had a 1:53:8 optimal during my session! I also put in another round and even though I did not go faster, I found my flow and was able to be super consistent in the 1:54:2 ~ 1:54:5 range over a number of laps.

Feeling confident, I hopped into a race and oh boy, PD had a surprise for me! I think most of the Top 50 where in my lobby lol and I started in P13... Was up to P8 at some point but ended the race in P10. Tried a strategy, which was to let P9 behind me past (he was a rocket and I overtook when he got a penalty) and use him to go faster and keep my position until the finish line.

Unfortunately, I was overtaken, quite unsportsmanlike in my opinion, either way and hence the P10 finish. Will upload highlights later as I really had to be at 110% all race as it was like I was driving a Fiat Panda at times, they made me feel so slow!!! 😐😮 There was a moment, though... I am super happy with. A very quick driver was catching up fast on the start/ finish so I let him past at the very end, planning the olde' switcheroo and I executed it perfectly 🥳😅😎 Uploaded that move and available below for your entertainment lol 😋