"Racer X" is Patrick Crider, SohnVonStig! Going to Silverstone! (pics)

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I will be attending this. Even though I am no where near as good as you guys are. But since I live in SD, why not...

But is there a fee for the registration or do we just go there before or at 10 am?
 
I'm more concerned at where I should park lol, it seem's like there are only side street's to park.

Any native San Diego'ans know where a nearby parking lot would be?
 
Well i can't say four sure what the format will be.
There was a recent wildcard event somewhere In the uk
And it was on the dfgt wheel stock 370z and they set1 lap time then.
They had todo 3complet laps and added up all the times of 4rounds
 
All of the rules are here:

http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/academy/2012/rules/

GT ACADEMY 2012 COMIC-CON "RACER X" CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES


To enter the GT Academy 2012 National Finals Contest (“Contest”), you must be either a GT Academy 2012 Online Contest winner or a Racer X Contest winner and must be 18 years of age as of June 11, 2012.

Sponsors. The Contest Sponsors are Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC, 919 E. Hillsdale Blvd., 2nd Floor, Foster City, CA 94404-2175 AND Nissan North America, Inc., a California corporation (“Sponsors”).

Contest Dates. GT Academy 2012 Comic-Con Racer X Contest begins on July 12, 2012 10:00am PST and ends on July 12, 2012 4:00pm PST (“Contest Period”). Please note, due to technical and logistical factors, Sponsors reserves the right to change Contest start and end dates and times. See www.us.gran-turismo.com for updated Contest dates and times. Any change in start or end dates from the Official Rules will be posted at www.us.gran-turismo.com.

Contest Race. Visit the PlayStation® Gran Turismo area of the Oasis Bar inside the Hard Rock Hotel in downtown San Diego on July 12, 2012 between 10:00am PST and 4:00pm PST to complete a pre-determined race event. All contestants will compete using the same vehicle and track, which will be announced at the start of race. A contestant’s result is determined by fastest race time for the assigned race event. Once a contestant completes his or her time trial, the contestant’s race time will be recorded on Sponsors’ leaderboard. Contestants may only race once during their trial and cannot pause or restart at any point. They will need to line up again for a second attempt In the event of a tie at the end of the Contest Period, the contestants who are tied will race again to determine the winner.

If Sponsors cannot verify a winning contestantÂ’s age, residency, or other factors deemed essential by Sponsors for participation in the National Finals, or if a winning contestant is not available to attend the National Finals, Sponsors may select an alternate contestant beginning with the contestant with the next fastest race time from the leaderboard.

PRIZES: Compete in National Finals (1 Prize):
The fastest contestant at the end of the Contest Period will qualify to the GT Academy National Finals (the “National Finals”) on July 13-14, 2012. At the National Finals, competitors will compete and race for one of 16 spots to compete in GT Academy which will take place at Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom, where the competitor will attend GT Academy Boot Camp and compete for the ultimate prize of becoming a professional race car driver. Separate contest rules apply to GT Academy. A Prize winner will forfeit their Prize if that contestant is unable to attend the National Finals during the designated time period, or if that contestant does not return the required Affidavit of Eligibility and Release within the required timeframe that verifies age and state of residency, and other compliance with these Contest rules.

PRIZES: GT Academy – HumanRacing® GT Chassis and Thrustmaster® T500 RS (1 Prize):
In addition, Sponsors will award the fastest contestant with (1) HumanRacing® (GT Academy Edition) plus (1) Thrustmaster® T500 RS Wheel. Approximate retail value combined, $3000.00

WINNERS: Winners will be announced at the close of the Contest Period (Approximately 4:00pm on July 12, 2012). Contestants must be present at this time to claim prize. Winner will be determined by the contestant that achieves the fastest race time during the Contest Period as recorded by the game software. Race times are ranked in order of fastest to slowest. In the event of a tie, the contestants with the fastest race times will race again to determine the winner. All decisions regarding all matters of this Contest are at SponsorsÂ’ discretion and are final and binding. Sponsors is not responsible for technical, hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions that may limit a contestantÂ’s ability to participate in the Contest. Sponsors reserves the right in its sole discretion to modify, cancel or suspend this Contest should disruptions, interruptions, hardware or software malfunctions, data loss or corruption, a virus, bugs or any other cause beyond SponsorsÂ’ control compromise or corrupt the administration, security or proper play of this Contest.

ELIGIBILITY AND RELEASE: Contest open to legal U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older as of July 12, 2012 and who are in San Diego on July 12, 2012. The top 16 winners who have previously advanced to the GT Academy - Silverstone Finals, or the top 32 winners competing in the GT Academy 2012 National Finals are not eligible. Winning contestants must execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release within one day of receipt and must meet eligibility requirements as described in Addendum A attached. Return of any prize or prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and an alternate winner will be selected. Failure to return Affidavit of Eligibility and Release within seven days of receipt may result in Prize forfeiture. Winning contestants may be required to sign an image release acceptable to Sponsors in order to claim any Prize. Any contestant who does not meet the requirements of these Contest rules may forfeit Prizes or be disqualified from the Contest in SponsorsÂ’ sole discretion. Unclaimed prizes may not be awarded to other contestants. No tickets or other travel documentation will be issued in the name of any contestant who has not signed required documents. Sponsors will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. Prize is not transferable, assignable, or redeemable for cash. No substitution for the prize by the winner will be allowed. If necessary, due to unavailability of the prize for any reason, a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Sponsors. All Federal, state and local tax liabilities are the responsibility of a winning contestant. Acceptance of a Prize constitutes permission (except where prohibited) for the Sponsors to use the contestantÂ’s name, likeness, biography, statements, and any other similar materials for marketing, promotional and publicity purposes without additional compensation or any limitation. Employees of the Sponsors and its parent, subsidiaries and affiliated companies and their immediate families are not eligible to participate in this Contest. Neither the Sponsors nor its affiliates, subsidiaries, division or related companies or prize providers or event administrators are responsible for any damages, taxes, or expenses that winners might incur as a result of this Contest or receipt of a Prize or any portion of a Prize.

Contestants agree to release Sponsors and their respective parents, subsidiaries, agencies, divisions, and affiliates from any and all liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever including property damage, personal injury or death that may occur in connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in the Contest, or possession, acceptance or use or misuse of any prize or participation in any Contest-related activity and claims based on publicity rights, copyright or trademark infringement, defamation or invasion of privacy and merchandise delivery. Neither the Sponsors nor its affiliates, subsidiaries, division or related companies or event administrator are responsible for any damages, taxes, or expenses that winners may incur as a result of this contest or receipt of a prize.

WINNERSÂ’ NAMES:
To obtain a list of winners send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: “GT Academy Comic Con” Winners List, c/o Marketing Dept. 919 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. Winners list requests will be fulfilled within four weeks after all prizes have been awarded. Requests for winners list must be received no later than August 1, 2012.

RESTRICTIONS:
Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
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^^thank's Wardez, so to quote "Contestants may only race once during their trial and cannot pause or restart at any point.", so we only get one shot and that's it? Have to think like an "alien" then. :D
 
Hey Chris u were stuck at 1.32.2 in gt academy I was at 1.32.2 or.3 lol
Could have done better but ionly had 3days to learn my new wheel ;)
 
Cool, glad to help.

I'll update the OP with a list of people that can confirm they're going later tonight, we'll add more as time goes on, I'd love to get there on Thursday to meet some of you intrepid GTP'ers as well!
 
It's official! I'm thinking about getting a room hell if I claim this thing might as well book it for up to Saturday. Just have to finagle my way outa work "cough, cough"
 
I won't be going. It is a pretty low percentage move.

Also from the blog:

There is no maximum amount of people who can register, but it’s a one day competition from 10am to 4pm, so bare that in mind. The line can very well be cut off way before 4pm if the line exceeds the time it requires for each competitor to drive. We would highly suggest getting there before 10am, especially since it’s comic-con.
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I just re-read the rules, "They will need to line up again for a second attempt In the event of a tie at the end of the Contest Period, the contestants who are tied will race again to determine the winner. "

^^was there supposed to be a period at the end of "attempt", if so, that means we get more than one try??? We just have to line up again, there will probably be lot's of people that are non-GT players from comic-con, so I hope I can get a second shot before 4pm.

Let's see how many of us GTP'ers stay at the top! :D
 
chriz00
I just re-read the rules, "They will need to line up again for a second attempt In the event of a tie at the end of the Contest Period, the contestants who are tied will race again to determine the winner. "

Let's see how many of us GTP'ers stay at the top! :D
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I hope not to screw up with all the pressure, I know I'm fast but it take's me time to learn the track...When I was league racing in F1 I calculated it taking 300 laps to get to my maximum so...with that said....:crazy: (side note: we were also messing with Car setting's so this did take a considerable amount of time to nail)

I'll be adopting Tigdney's "Guide to every track" for this event.

I Hope a GTP'er takes the prize no matter what happens! :gtpflag:
 
^^same here, take's me a couple lap's to figure out where/how to go fast but I guess that is the point of this comp.

I guess we'll have to give it full commitment when we're up there. ;D

Just pretend you're Senna qualifying for Monaco. :D
 

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