Official Toyota GR Supra GT Cup Launches April 2019

[Hoopzah]

I wonder if they will be adding the new Super GT Supra-GT500 while this is going on... It's replacing the current gen Gr.2 Lc500 we have in-game. It's interesting at the least. Sounds fun.

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/super-gt/toyota-supra-to-replace-lexus-lc-500-in-super-gt/

 

[V1LR-GUE10]

Forza is shook...

 

[TonyJZX]

We already have the Supra GT3 so I wouldnt mind the LC500 as well to complete the set.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

I wonder if they will be adding the new Super GT Supra-GT500 while this is going on... It's replacing the current gen Gr.2 Lc500 we have in-game. It's interesting at the least. Sounds fun.

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/super-gt/toyota-supra-to-replace-lexus-lc-500-in-super-gt/

We have the RC F GT500 not the LC500.

 

[05XR8]

I wonder if they will be adding the new Super GT Supra-GT500 while this is going on... It's replacing the current gen Gr.2 Lc500 we have in-game. It's interesting at the least. Sounds fun.

https://sportscar365.com/other-series/super-gt/toyota-supra-to-replace-lexus-lc-500-in-super-gt/

I'll be surprised if we get the GT500 car before it's real life official tests.

Edit: It's a possibility to get the GT4 Concept by the Nurb 24 though.

For 2019, in addition to NASCAR Exfinity Series, Supra will take part in the Nurburgring 24 Endurance Race (plan to take part in SP8T).

https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/supra/gt4/

 

[05XR8]

This is what Nissan should have done with the 370Z.

 

[ARTAsean]

This is what Nissan should have done with the 370Z.

Maybe then they could have avoided the CSC controversy and screwing over Z owners without a proper recall.

 

[05XR8]

Maybe then they could have avoided the CSC controversy and screwing over Z owners without a proper recall.

Nah, just thinking about when GT Academy was happening. The Z was utilised in the real drivers races, but we as players, never used those same race cars in game.

 

[05XR8]

Having a look over the pics.

First time seeing 3-digit number plates. Wonder if we keep the same number through the 13 rounds.

 

[Rangeraus]

https://www.gran-turismo.com/au/gtsport/news/00_5364740.html

Details have now been released regarding the ‘GR Supra GT Cup’, the first global One-Make Championship in Gran Turismo Sport.

This is part of the e-Motorsport activities that Toyota GAZOO Racing has started this year, involving one-make races using the GR Supra RZ. Going beyond the boundaries of the real and the virtual, the feedback and evaluations gained through this championship will be used to shape the future of the Supra product in the real world.

The 'GR Supra GT Cup', held for the first time this year, will consist of 13 Rounds online starting from 27 April, with the top players from the rankings proceeding to the Final, a live event scheduled for Autumn that will determine the prestigious inaugural champion.

We hope you look forward to seeing the exciting drama and heated close battles that only a same level playing field provided by a one-make race can provide.

For more details about the rules and entry requirements, please see the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing 'GR Supra GT Cup' special website.

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I didn't see an existing thread for this but please merge if necessary.

Races are mostly on Saturday afternoons/evenings which seems pretty ideal.

 

[YoBuck]

4pm race time in eu? :/

 

[Lazybike]

Could be fun, does it give any lobby settings? Tyre wear, fuel etc

 

[Rangeraus]

4pm race time in eu? :/

Round 1 is on a Sunday and the rest are on Saturday afternoons.

 

[Hasnain282]

4pm race time in eu? :/

Round 1 is on a Sunday and the rest are on Saturday afternoons.

5pm BST so an hour before any Nations Cup races

 

[tps_b86_]

delete

 

[05XR8]

https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/news/00_8009755.html

■ Race Calendar
Online Qualifying
Round Schedule Track
Rd.1 28 April Fuji International Speedway (Japan)
Rd.2 4 May Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Layout (Spain)
Rd.3 11 May Blue Moon Bay Speedway (USA)
Rd.4 18 May Circuit de la Sarthe (France)
Rd.5 25 May Nürburgring 24h (Germany)
Rd.6 29 June Red Bull Ring (Austria)
Rd.7 6 July Autódromo De Interlagos (Brazil)
Rd.8 13 July Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit (Australia)
Rd.9 27 July Tokyo Expressway - South Inner Loop (Japan)
Rd.10 3 August Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow (USA)
Rd.11 10 August Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Italy)
Rd.12 17 August Suzuka Circuit (Japan)
Rd.13 7 September Nürburgring 24h (Germany)
Final
Round Schedule Track
Final Round Late October (TBA)

(Please note the dates and tracks are subject to change.)

■ Race Hours
Participant Regions Start Times
Asia 19:00 (JST)
Oceania 16:00 (AEST) / 18:00 (NZST)
Europe/Middle East/Africa 16:00 (UTC)
North America 14:00 (PDT) / 17:00 (EDT)
Central & South America 18:00 (BRT) / 16:00 (CDT)
(The racing hours for Rd.4, Rd.5 and Rd.13 will start 30 minutes earlier. Please note the racing hours are subject to change.)

 

[GTPNewsWire]

This is the discussion thread for a recent post on GTPlanet:

Toyota GR Supra GT Cup Schedule Revealed for GT Sport, Starts April 27

This article was published by Andrew Evans (@Famine) on April 11th, 2019 in the Gran Turismo Sport category.

 

[GTP_TLE152]

Do we know if all 13 rounds count or will there be drop rounds like the FIA events?

 

[Famine]

Do we know if all 13 rounds count or will there be drop rounds like the FIA events?

At the moment, the game says that "only 1/3 of the total rounds will be tallied". That suggests it's best four.

 

[Loverson]

Oh i won't be able to partecipate nevermind.

 

[05XR8]

 

[Lazybike]

Best get practising then...x23 tyre wear, that's going to make braking for turn 1 interesting I take it ASM/CSA is banned?

 

[VeeDoubleU]

Best get practising then...x23 tyre wear, that's going to make braking for turn 1 interesting I take it ASM/CSA is banned?

Well it's x23 tyre wear but on Sports tyres, so relatively it isn't as bad as it seems. However it is impossible for players to currently practice x23, which is a massive oversight.

 

[bloodyboyblue]

Only one time slot seems a bit silly, they better hope they have their servers in tip top shape or else there will be some unhappy players.

I’m excited for this but not excited about having to spend 3 hours of a Saturday in summer inside playing GT when there’s plenty of better things to do. I wish they could learn to stagger things throughout the week instead of piling them all on 2 evenngs

 

[GT_Alex74]

Aaaaaand here we go again with the short races on stupid tyre wear and horrendous weak slipstream. I truly hoped PoDi wouldn't impose yet again that crappy format which everybody is fed up of.

 

[Voodoovaj]

Aaaaaand here we go again with the short races on stupid tyre wear and horrendous weak slipstream. I truly hoped PoDi wouldn't impose yet again that crappy format which everybody is fed up of.

Where does it say that the slipstream is set to weak? Or are you suggesting that the game's slipstream is too weak? Where does this opinion come from?

When I've had my car on track at track days, I can't say that I have ever even noticed a gain from drafting because my street car is too slow.

 

[Achika_Kuonji]

Next FIA race on Saturday's slipstream is 'weak' too.
And, 'weak' is stronger than 'real'. 'Strong' is the strongest and 'real' is the weakest.

 

[Rayheerlen]

No TBA ? So no new track in this one..... Again very dissapointing.... Get a new decent track in there PD

 

[VeeDoubleU]

No TBA ? So no new track in this one..... Again very dissapointing.... Get a new decent track in there PD

It says TBA for October, and says the calendar is subject to change. So anything can happen. The entire calendar could change theoretically, so be more sensible rather then making up false information.

The article, which is what I will assume you read, doesn't mention this, however there are links provided, with more information.

 

[Canucks_9419]

Lots of moaning and groaning in this thread all of a sudden.. I'm looking forward to giving this a go! If it's successful I'd expect to see more manufacturers hop onboard with these sort of championships in the years to come!