GT Academy 2013 is gearing up in the United States, and information about the coveted “Racer X” wildcard position has finally been released.
This year’s “Racer X” challenge will be held at E3 2013 in Los Angeles, on June 12-13, and will allow an eligible member of the public to become the first member of the top 32 finalists in the United States as determined by a fastest-lap time-trial.
If you’d like to go to E3 yourself and take a shot at the Racer X title, listen up: Nissan and Sony are also hosting a contest which will give five Gran Turismo fans an all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles, where they can jump to the front of the line in the Racer X time trial challenge.
To enter, create a 1-minute video that shows off your sim-racing rig and shows off your creativity and enthusiasm for GT Academy, and submit your application here. Be sure to read over the official rules, and hurry – the contest closes to new entries on June 2, 2013, at 11:59pm ET.
As always, for more discussion with competitors and potential finalists, head over to our GT Academy forums.
I’ll be participating as a judge in selecting the winner of the contest and look forward to seeing what you can come up with. Good luck!
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I was getting everything ready to shoot my video, and just found out you needed a drivers liscense… And im 5 months away from only getting my permit. Well, i guess theres next time… (I do understand why you need a drivers liscense, though, so please dont nag me on how Im too young :) )
I’m going to enter, I just heard about it and I already feel the pressure. My focus is the production of the video and my cameo w/ voice over. It’s going to take some staging for the driving rig w/ stills integrated into the video stream w/ stop action showing the 7 way capability of my design.
You can see my rig here> http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=1053&pictureid=12719
my rig is simply…. (Jeremy Clarkson pause) A Dualshock 3 Sixaxis controller (/^-^)/
my rig as the following materials in its construction,
Screws, 2X4, Duck Tape, disc selves shoved behind wheel for anchor, CUSTOM built lawn chair for seating when i need to get my cool jack on. 4 screens, 1 for PS3, 1 for skype, 1 for looks and 1 for youtube videos from metal to eurobeat. all in all a getto construction that as stood up to the test of time SO FAR lol.
Does this mean we’ll be getting Speed Racer cars in GT6? :P
Hmm?
I had actually built a pretty sweet foldaway rig (converted to a 2x2x4 box) and a DFGT before my wife bought me a G27 and an Open Wheeler for fathers day.
I’m as fanatical about GT as anyone but I’m nowhere near as fast as “the aliens” and am way too far.out of shape to ever even survive the first physical challenge so I think I’ll keep my videos here and see what everyone else sends in ;-)
So one of the world wide gaming press will become racer x……. Grrreeeeaaaattttttt : /
I hope we get another GT6 gameplay article soon with a race car or Ferrari just to see if the sound has slightly improved. I liked how the 370z sounded around Autumn Ring :)
Agree. I’m desperate to see the Dino and its screaming little V6. Also the Audi!
I really hope they include more countries in this next gt academy edition. Just take a look to the leaderboard to see how some countries has good players, as well, lots of competitors.
Hmmm I have a Rseat rig w/ Fanatec wheel & Pedals and I live in L.A. that’s a no brainer for me!
I always thought E3 wasn’t open to the public……….?
In case anyone was too lazy to look at the first sentence of the rules:
“1. Eligibility: “Show Your Sled” Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are at least the age of majority in their state of residence, have a valid driver’s license at the time of entry, and who did not purchase any equipment for the purposes of entering this Contest.”
Only residents of the 48 interconnected States of the Union may enter unfortunately.
Just a thought, Jordan. “… creativity and enthusiasm for GT Academy…”? Sounds like you guys are looking for marketable personalities. I’d submit an entry video of me in my ‘jammies on the couch with controller in hand, but it ain’t very attractive. Haha
Good to see the Academy going strong. Keep up the good work.
Is it only for Americans? I’m from Sweden and can thereby not take part of it?
Racer X, as in the band?
Lame
GT Academy is too much of a TV show, its becoming a circus…. and now their giving away free tickets to who has the most expensive game crap…how much did fenatic/thrustmaster/playseat pay for that spot to be added in?
Anyways they don’t really want to find the best racecar driver…sports car racing is low level anyways, anybody can learn to drive a GT sportscar. Just look at Adam Corolla, they guy failed driver’s ED. No money in pro sports car racing anyways….its all in Nascar, F1….
I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the top Academy drivers have been hackers. Of course they might not be but there’s no way to really tell is there…
I dont mean to say the GT5/6 are a bad game, of course I think their very entertaining.
Rich not trying to stir up drama here but have you done your research?
Yes pretty much anyone can get behind the wheel of a GT car and race…thats the point of the sport you can take your money and go race around a track with some of the biggest names in racing. To call sports car racing low level just shows me you really do not watch any sports car racing. Lucas Ordonez took second in class at Le Mans in an LMP2 car which is very far from a GT.
In fact I would you could even make a stronger argument that driver wise sports cars have a more talented grid. Look down the list of names slated to start at Le Mans 2013, it includes several ex-F1 drivers, DTM drivers, indy car drivers, the whole lot. Look at the starting grid from last years rolex 24…talk about essentially an all star race of the best drivers from around the world.
Thats enough ranting but before you call something low level you should probably look at what it actually entails.
I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the top Academy drivers have been hackers. Of course they might not be but there’s no way to really tell is there…
Why would you say something like that? Totally unfair.
Agreed racefan Sounds like hes jealous…
I was top 1% from Canada, in last years GT Academy, in the first event featuring the Nissan Leaf, wearing nothing but my underwear and socks, beating all my friends on the leaderboard. Surely, that has to count for something! eh?
good luck all, bring on GT6 demo!
I am using Logitech G25 and Playseat, but i couldt care less about GT Academy..
Give us D1 Academy, That would be awesome.
I have a Sim Seat SRX rig, a Fanatec CSR wheel, a CSR Elite shifter, gated and sequential both hooked up, CSR Elite pedals, two Aura Bass Shakers with a Dayton sub amp, a 52″ Aquos , and a Yamaha 7.1 home theater.. but I have no “enthusiasm for GT Academy”. Haven’t touched GT in months.
i have a Logitech DF bungeed to an Ikea footstool, epic rig FTW!! :D
+1
May best player win.
I got a Sixasis. Still working. Still the best choice for GT. I win.
Dude! We have the same rig!
My hero!
Well, it’s not a rig.. Ah who gives a sh*t.
Nvm, i have a DS3 lol i win
I’ve got a DS3.
But it’s silver! Amazing, I know, please calm yourself.
Sure, the D-Pad is broken, and the color has worn off in a bunch of areas, but I’m proud!
Well my L2 (brake) doesent work half the time soooo…. I definately own the silver DS3 cat..
Lol
Oh please! I got both a blue and red DS3, which matches the GT logo’s colors….so I win :)
I think i can win with my Dual Shock 3
just submitted my video lol good luck all
Good Luck to you Broham :tup:
Racer X is a good band.
But always hope to don’t have technical difficulties with the car.
Yes!
Let’s just hope it doesn’t turn out like last year…
I am dissapointed that it is not showing footage of you driving and the best skill goes to E3.
This has nothing to do with this post, other than GT6, but does anyone else think that the GT6 on PS3 will be like a prologue? And then the full on game be released on PS4 later?
???… Try the GT6 forum, this blog may not be best place for that debate.
No.
Living in Southeast Missouri, several miles in the woods, all I have is wood.(I didn’t mean for that to sound that way.) My setup wobbles a little bit, but it gets me around the track just fine. Cost me $1 in nails and is probably the cheapest setup around.
LOL and hey you never know that may be just what the judges are looking for. Inexpensive hand built Creativity over how much money spent.
I have a wobbly, creeky, wooden wheel setup as well! Next stand i have will most likely also be made out of wood tbh. So cheap to make and fun to build(imo).
@easyd1 Proper homemade pride and joy! Good job!
I shall try :).
Pulling for ya Reshiram :tup:
Are you going to try too?
Naw my Sons Birthday is that Friday. Going to NewYork.
Let me guess, the person with the most expensive, extreme racing rig and wheel setups is going to win, if so thats kinda lame because the majority of the players have just a wheel hooked up to a table in front of the tv of thier choice, so I hope they pick at least one person with a regular setup like this that is not sophisticated like some peoples rigs but is just as passionate about they wheels and GTacadamy as the next man or woman with a $5,000 rig. Other than that good luck to all, I wont try this because im in the wheel on a table in front of the tv crowd. lol.
You might find it could be the opposite of that. Creativity might win out.
Well i hope so R1600turbo
How old do you have to be? I am guessing 18. If so, I am a few months short. :(
Well, don’t feel too bad, I’m a few YEARS short.
Oooo this sounds exciting!!! :D
Jordan I would mention the contest ends June 2nd. Not too far from now.
My setup is a measly DS3 controller. But hell, I’m proud of it.
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