Join an Online, GT5 Nurburgring 24-Hour Race in February 2012

Online Competitions December 4th, 2011 by Jordan

One of the most ambitious online races ever organized is currently taking shape right here in GTPlanet’s forums. It’s a 24-hour, online endurance challenge at the famed Nurburgring, complete with every possible real-world challenge, including tire wear, fuel-consumption, damage, weather, and time change.

15 teams of 3 to 4 (local) team members will compete in real-time during the event, which will be streamed live February 25-26, 2012, here on GTPlanet. The event currently has over $100 in prizes up for grabs, including GTPlanet Premium subscriptions, trophies, merchandise, and more.

As event organizer Kurt forewarns, this competition isn’t for casual fans, and will challenge participants in many unique ways compared to other online events. If you think you have what it takes and would like to join or organize a local team, head over the official forum topic and review the official rules and schedule.

Good luck to all the entrants! For the rest of you, stay tuned for more event details as February draws near.

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  1. January 23rd, 2012 at 2:57 pm - #
    M_thoroughbred

    Then I guess you better get better sponsors!!!! lol. Just kidding.

  2. December 21st, 2011 at 2:18 pm - #
    rushdenwarrior

    This looks so amazing, and I am so jealous I am not taking part. With regards to the fools moaning about lack of prizes, are they mad, I would pay to take part in this.

    Have a great race.

  3. December 20th, 2011 at 10:31 am - #
    Mikey006

    I’m entering this race (im not the casual fan) with a few others, but only problem is the Internet cutting out! How about if it done it to us like 3/4 of the way through!

  4. December 18th, 2011 at 5:27 pm - #
    Bklingaman

    Now, where would one watch this event?

  5. December 12th, 2011 at 8:50 am - #
    PIGBOY

    any melbourneians doin it?

  6. December 12th, 2011 at 1:14 am - #
    marktyper

    WAHHH DAMN IT!!! I know I’m good enough to compete in this competition cause I know and I’m confident that I got what it takes BUT BUT BUT 15 teams were now registered which means no teams could no longer be accepted…. :( But goodluck for the participants for February then!

  7. December 6th, 2011 at 11:28 pm - #
    starbutt033

    hate to say it but if peeps drop out of race they should get put n a block list.or..bettr yet.5matte or chrome deposit paints woulld be a good start as a deterant

  8. December 6th, 2011 at 10:54 pm - #
    starbutt033

    omg been waitig for this for sure. like your style fellas..even if the network dsconnects..worth the chance..but that would realy pis me off….cant wait..maybe pd wiill be up to the challenge to work that crap out….hehe

  9. December 6th, 2011 at 5:25 pm - #
    ederss7

    What makes enduraces funny is mechanic failure.i guess many guys will leave the race if they get behind

  10. December 6th, 2011 at 9:14 am - #
    Vin1021

    “How is that awesome?? It only has $100 worth of stuff.”

    I’m not looking at it like a payday. I could care less about the money. I’ve been envolved in racing long enough to know that no aspect of racing pays as well as everyone thinks. It costs big bucks to campeign a car. Ask anyone who races competatively. You need to have steady income in order to race. If you think your gonna’ make money from racing alone your smokin’ some good stuff or dreaming.
    So this is why I could care less about the $. Racing has put some money in my pocket,but it’s cost way more than I’ve made doing it. And I’ve been racing super stocks for 20+yrs.

  11. December 6th, 2011 at 1:09 am - #
    Pinkintron

    This is amazing. But to be honest I would have expected more to be interested.

  12. December 5th, 2011 at 11:19 pm - #
    Boost’10

    Gosh dang it!

  13. December 5th, 2011 at 11:18 pm - #
    Boost’10

    HEY I GOT A GR8 IDEA GUYS,HOW BOUT

    ___
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    | \ | | | | | |
    | \ \ | | | | | |
    | | \ \ | | | | | |
    | | \ \ | | | | | |
    | | \ \| | \ |___ | / !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • December 5th, 2011 at 11:19 pm - #
      Boost’10

      Fail!

  14. December 5th, 2011 at 8:20 pm - #
    Foxiol

    Remember to say ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOXIOL!’ that day lol.(2/25)

  15. December 5th, 2011 at 6:15 pm - #
    Elitekilla29

    someone connection is going to act up and get signed out. I can got a feeling its going to happen. unless everyone got a conection that never gets sign out at all.

  16. December 5th, 2011 at 2:26 pm - #
    Austin864

    I seriously doubt the race will ever finish due to PD’s servers always dropping connections.

    • December 5th, 2011 at 3:55 pm - #
      recca

      this i fear as well

  17. December 5th, 2011 at 12:55 pm - #
    erik1127

    This is off subjet, but cannot find a answer. Anyone notice when playing online car mileage and horsepower has not been
    changing lately?

    • December 7th, 2011 at 7:08 pm - #
      jth

      Try racing with tire wear on….

  18. December 5th, 2011 at 12:07 pm - #
    Mohamu

    It will be a real blow when the participants will have disconnections after each other.. You can bet I’ll watch and record it ;)

  19. December 5th, 2011 at 12:00 pm - #
    Yokumaru

    splitting is the best on this moment we must wait on ps4 without those isues.

  20. December 5th, 2011 at 11:59 am - #
    Yokumaru

    The Most racers on this site are quiet fair. but Internet connection will be an isue i suggest to make the race in 4 parts.