GT7 Daily Race Discussion

[newmedia_dev]

Do we know what combos we get next week?

Not anymore. No.

 

[Gurzu]

Bad weekend at Glen. Starting always from front row, I could manage just 3 wins and some podiums. In many cases it was my fault. I mean, I was able to also mess up when 1st alone with a gap of 6 sec to the 2nd. Didn't have much races without being punted out from some "very polite" drivers anyway. I accept if someone send it, but not from light years behind. At least I now know the track layout and I'll be ready for next time.

 

[Chris30]

@Gurzu well the positive thing is you got some wins and you started first in a few races, which means you're getting much faster in the game. Watkins Glen takes a while to get used to the layout and the annoying sweepers part, but once you study the CE there and learn each section well, then each race there will be a piece of cake.

 

[sturk0167]

Dragon Trail can be a cruel bitch.

 

[Gurzu]

@Gurzu well the positive thing is you got some wins and you started first in a few races, which means you're getting much faster in the game. Watkins Glen takes a while to get used to the layout and the annoying sweepers part, but once you study the CE there and learn each section well, then each race there will be a piece of cake.

Track wise I'm ok. I like it very much and I think I'm reasonably "fast" on it, especially at the bus stop (I've made several overtakes there without touching my opponents, even from the outside). The problem is always the same; most drivers just punt you out or they use your sides as help to make the corner. I also start to think that there's a certain amount of drivers that hate being "clean overtaken". It seems to me that they see it almost like an offence, so they send you out for no reason but to satisfy their loser's ego. I could enjoy only five races (among 25) where there was really good racing (regardless the final outcome) like passing through the bus stop side by side without touching or any whatsoever stupid move. But unfortunately those races look like outliers to me, the vast majority wasn't pleasant at all.

 

[MIE1992]

My qualifying time for Race A was 8:07.942. So when I entered a round, I got a clean Q4/P3!

 

[VTEC Driver]

Track wise I'm ok. I like it very much and I think I'm reasonably "fast" on it, especially at the bus stop (I've made several overtakeels there without touching my opponents, even from the outside). The problem is always the same; most drivers just punt you out or they use your sides as help to make the corner. I also start to think that there's a certain amount of drivers that hate being "clean overtaken". It seems to me that they see it almost like an offence, so they send you out for no reason but to satisfy their loser's ego. I could enjoy only five races (among 25) where there was really good racing (regardless the final outcome) like passing through the bus stop side by side without touching or any whatsoever stupid move. But unfortunately those races look like outliers to me, the vast majority wasn't pleasant at all.

I completely understand your feeling and despite the fact that I am quite new at these races... I am starting to be tired of them.
When someone is overtaking me because it is faster, I leave space and often I make it very easy for him because it will be more useful for me to follow him to learn how is driving and why he is faster than me.

I never use other cars to help myself for the overtaking.
Normally I use the aerodynamic speed and before the curve I will try if there is enough space.

I understand that I am even too much polite... but for me these type of race that are just virtual (I am not gaining money... it is not my daily job and this will not pay my bills...) should be just a way to compare my skills against the others and try to improve mine.

So if you see that I am faster, why you kick me out of the track?
Just because you are frustrated... not only in your real life...
...this is what I think about these drivers... and with this sadness I leave at the end where often I wait for some excuses that never arrive...

 

[benjoi84]

Race C didn't excite me too much at the start of the week... granted it's a straight 10-lap sprint, but it's been an awfully good place to learn (and dish out) some useful lessons. Watkins Glen is far from my best circuit, but I'm really starting to improve my laps around there. Naturally, the enjoyment comes hand in hand.

I tried kidding myself in the Cayman for a while, before yielding to the OP-ness of the Honda. A man of my ability can rarely afford to deviate from the meta.

I appreciate a race that rewards consistency and restraint above other things, and I've been on both sides of the bus-stop blame game during the week. It's also been a great time to learn to drive with your FOV occupied 75% by another car's behind.

 

[afc5150]

What a fun week at Nurburgring in daily A!

Started the week on a 8:03.0xx and improved that to a 8:01.3xx

Ran a total of 52 races, and raced quite a few GTP members including @Mc_Yavel @Dairyworker @BenRod and @KosmoKazi

All very clean racing, a few mistakes here and there but no deliberate dirtyness.

Final results for the week:

Pole - 13
Victory - 14
2nd - 20
3rd - 11
4th/5th - 4
6th - 9th - 3

CRB - 37

Until next time, green hell. Thanks for the races.

 

[BuzzdoggZ]

I finally decided to face my fear and take on Nordschleife, with the plan of doing circuit experience first. Unfortunately I've run out of time with the last 2 sectors still to learn.

Of course as soon as I do get to grips with the Ring, I have probably jinxed any chance of it returning to daily races this decade - sorry guys!

 

[Manicuk]

Busy weekend but had a blast around Race A tonight trying to catch @GOTMAXPOWER


Just a little bit shy but chuffed with a 7:56.1xx


Wonder what track we will get on the 1.9 GTI on race A tomorrow or will it be the BMW…..

 

[Chris30]

Busy weekend but had a blast around Race A tonight trying to catch @GOTMAXPOWER


Just a little bit shy but chuffed with a 7:56.1xx


Wonder what track we will get on the 1.9 GTI on race A tomorrow or will it be the BMW…..

I don't know but good luck to you and everyone this week. I guess we won't know what track/car combos there are until 3am(Eastern Standard Time). Can't believe this game is already three years old, March 4th is the three-year mark I believe. What a milestone this has become, so many bright and talented drivers showing off their racing and helping others out. It's all about teamwork.

 

[fisheye]

Weekend update on Race A...
Top 5 on every race with A CRB except the last race with a dirty driver. On my alt account top 5 every race starting in the rear with a CRB in every race.

 

[newmedia_dev]

A: Suzuka SF cars
B: TM Gr4
C: Laguna Gr3 tire switch required

 

[Tazzy-91]

Not really loving the choices this week. Just did a Race C...it's like the track is coated in oil, ridiculous how slippy it is.

 

[Gurzu]

Back to race B after 3 weeks of Cs. I'll never use the Veyron btw, it's "philosophically" a nonsense car (I rather use the Suzuki f.i.). I may stick with the NSX for this week also, even not "as meta" as others. It's so well balanced that I'm sure it can extract a competitive QT at TM. A Gurzu style livery is in working progress for her as well. Laguna is way too narrow for Gr.3 cars in DR B lobbies, you all know what I mean.
Have a wonderful racing week out there.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

Booo PD just patched race A so it won't rain, the one I just did was crazy with half the grid starting on slicks and spinning off 😅

Edit: A photo so you know it did rain and I'm not going mad 😅