New B-Spec Races in Latest GT5 Seasonal Events

Gran Turismo 5 February 1st, 2012 by Jordan

The latest Seasonal Events have just gone live in Gran Turismo 5, and they’ll be putting your fastest B-Spec drivers to work! Here’s a closer look at the new races:

  • 400PP Circuito de Madrid – Mini / 5 Laps
    1st: Cr.117,500  2nd: Cr.71,500  3rd: Cr.62,800
  • 500PP Fuji Speedway F / 5 Laps
    1st: Cr.200,000  2nd: Cr.121,800  3rd: Cr.107,000
  • 650PP Nürburgring 24H / 2 Laps
    1st: Cr.420,000  2nd: Cr.255,700  3rd: Cr.224,600

The game’s Online Car Dealership has also been refreshed; you can find a complete list of the new selection of vehicles right here. Thanks to Joe_Ald for the quick tip!

GT5 Photomode image by Leicht.

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  1. February 2nd, 2012 at 7:07 am - #
    kogunenjou

    I, for one, love b-spec mode. Not because I like pressing “Pace up” every three minutes, but because the cars in GT5 are REALLY pretty.

  2. February 2nd, 2012 at 7:03 am - #
    deadcat777

    Whats the point of B spec? Driving simulator but Bob is driving instead of you???

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 12:42 pm - #
      researchALLwars

      So you can tell him to “pace up” 50 times per race…. because, you know, it’s not like you could just tell a human being to “drive fast this entire 5 lap race” and expect him to be able to accomplish that….. right?

      Clearly we would all need to be told to ‘go faster’ by our crew chiefs about every 20 seconds.

      : /

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 1:04 pm - #
      TokoTurismo

      lol, researchALLwars has a point. It’s like PD is teaching you how it’s like to be a pit chief. The “other” game that has it totally plays by itself, which is “in my book” is very sad and boring. In GT5 you could see how your driver will change from cool to hot, or hot to cool, or in between, keeping him undercontrol and focused. B-spec is a wonderful meaning to the GT series, and proves how real well they use it.

      I should had thinked twice from what I’d said and had taken it back already like I said. And many people seem to really like it so we can’t take that away from them. I wish I can race with my B-spec drivers, to see how great they’ve became. :)

  3. February 2nd, 2012 at 6:50 am - #
    250 GTO

    YAY! I finally got the Toms X540 Chaser. I have been looking for that car ever since I got the game (at release). I’ve never seen it in the UCD, so bless the OCD :)

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 7:56 am - #
      zenator

      Sucks for you, I’ve gotten it twice and the third time I didn’t bother.

  4. February 2nd, 2012 at 5:46 am - #
    hairystig

    so we got three lots of b spec in seasonal now? b spec in main game is ok as you win different cars than in a spec but b spec seasonals really annoy me as I can’t race then myself, all seasonals should be available as both a and b spec.

  5. February 2nd, 2012 at 4:41 am - #
    GT HP Nut

    Unlike most of the people, I quite liked B-Spec and its rewards (because of its super huge reward and that I’m a lazy guy lol)

  6. February 2nd, 2012 at 4:20 am - #
    Passeyfier

    I’m more blown away by the realism of that photo, stunning!

  7. February 2nd, 2012 at 3:10 am - #
    iLex

    Well, not much of a B-spec fan (at least not at the cost of A-spec) but I really like the OCD update!

  8. February 2nd, 2012 at 2:53 am - #
    TokoTurismo

    I was really hoping for more A-spec races. I hope in GT6 the b-spec will be removed, don’t find it interesting anymore. :( We need the GT Classic Track Pack for march dlc Kaz and PD. PLEEEEEASE….

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 3:03 am - #
      TokoTurismo

      Sorry for complaining but was really hoping for more A-spec races. Grr, don’t want b-spec races….X_x

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 3:07 am - #
      iLex

      For me it depends on how they’ll do it.
      I liked the fact that B-spec in GT4 could drive stints for you in endurance races. Made it a little more realistic too.
      This GT5 completely seperate B-spec thing is not my cup of tea though. Bit boring.

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 3:14 am - #
      TokoTurismo

      Oh yeaaah. :) Thank you for reminding me about that. PD should make it like that again I hope. Basically like the old GTs with new content in it. ;) Especially the old tracks.

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 8:35 am - #
      Scuderia Paul

      I too was hoping for some tough A-Spec races. Also, saying you hope B-Spec is removed for GT6 as it no longer interests you is just stupid. Plenty of people, myself very much included, still enjoy it.

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 10:34 am - #
      TokoTurismo

      ^ Yeah, sorry bout that. I felt sad it was only b-spec that came by itself. :P But if people seem to like it, then theres noting I could do. But aleast you get reward for winning all events for cars, unlike most games that you’ll only win money… :) PD should fuse B-spec with A-spec again like @iLex told me from GT4. I take back what I said though…

  9. February 2nd, 2012 at 1:54 am - #
    Quakebass

    A maintenance notice has been posted on GT5′s website for Feb 6, 22:00 – 23:00 EST…

  10. February 2nd, 2012 at 1:33 am - #
    zippy_the_cat

    Bad decision by PD to post more B Spec in lieu of A Spec. I’m lvl 40 in everything and don’t need any cash, but more races or even the return of the ones we had up until the holidays would be welcome.

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 3:38 am - #
      Dgm2146

      Just because you don’t need the points and cash doesnt mean other are at the same point in the game as you.
      Yes I am level 40 in b spec and dong need cash but others out there do

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 10:21 am - #
      Raggadish

      Dgm2146 Your dong needs cash? Why, can’t it use a credit card? :p

  11. February 2nd, 2012 at 1:32 am - #
    MOTORTRENDmitch

    Bring Back Time Trials!!

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 4:38 am - #
      GT HP Nut

      The Time Trials will be updated next thursday, I’m quite sure.

  12. February 2nd, 2012 at 1:17 am - #
    loftylyons46

    Yawwwwwwwwn no more b spec bring back my a spec events please getting bored now

  13. February 2nd, 2012 at 12:39 am - #
    lividlazan

    I miss those 7 figure payouts.

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 3:09 am - #
      iLex

      Indeed. I think PD thought the community liked the B-spec races, while most people really only liked the payout :D

  14. February 2nd, 2012 at 12:36 am - #
    jtwraj

    Enough with the crappy B-Spec races!!! I bought the game to race, not watch my PS3 race!!! Please gives us back the seasonals you took away and focus on new A-Spec races!!!

  15. February 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 am - #
    BWX

    What the heck?!! No A-Spec AGAIN? What happened to the ”Driver’s Club” coming soon Kaz? There’s nothing to do in GT5.. no new races. You have a way to get more A-Spec races into GT5, Kaz you said yourself that A-Spec was too short in GT5, and you do nothing to fix it. DLC A-Spec anyone? Why do I buy these DLC car packs? I keep thinking Kaz will wake up and reward our loyalty with some good DLC races. Guess not. Guess I won’t be buying anymore DLC cars, there’s nothing to do with them.

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 9:57 am - #
      amarios

      Agree with BWX, GT5 is getting boring with this all too short a-spec. :\

  16. February 1st, 2012 at 11:57 pm - #
    Super_Colossal

    I hate B-Spec. All AI was better in GT4, and it’s somehow got soooooooooo much worse.

  17. February 1st, 2012 at 11:54 pm - #
    Quakebass

    NOOOO! I WAS JUST ABOUT TO GET THE MCLAREN F1 GTR!

    Okay, lets see whats in the Online Dealership…

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 12:34 am - #
      adyspadey

      B-spec = boring !

  18. February 1st, 2012 at 11:32 pm - #
    Olegonic

    Please stop this useless B-Spec.
    Drivers dont play it.
    Kids DO for money grinding.
    Replace B-Spec with A-Spec
    I would like to race 10-20 laps on Spa Fra for worth reward and XP and competition

    • February 1st, 2012 at 11:58 pm - #
      ucwepn

      What about me I have every car and am level 40 A spec *yawn* , I need these B spec races to hit 40 B spec.

  19. February 1st, 2012 at 11:14 pm - #
    Trusevich

    A-Spec Seasonals. More.

    Stop pissing about with B-Spec.

    Hang in, here’s a thought – Have both. WTF?

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 5:25 am - #
      Tvensky

      B-spec is ok, but they could add B-spec AND A-spec :) so both sides would be happy.. anyway going to put my bob’s to drive it while I choose some new music for GT5 on PC….

  20. February 1st, 2012 at 11:08 pm - #
    kttheman001

    Done
    400 pp: suzuki bike car thing… The gsxr or what ever
    500 pp: shelby series one supercharged
    650 pp: zonda lm ( not zonda r )

    • February 1st, 2012 at 11:13 pm - #
      uMadson?

      GSXR-4. :D

    • February 2nd, 2012 at 2:01 am - #
      Madman Apex

      they were easy!! i used a tuned G35 Sedan for the 400 & 500 pp races and a detuned C60 Judd for the 650pp race and won em first time around… next