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 18th, 2012 at 3:49 am - #
    DoggyB22

    B spec is retarded & I hope they get rid of it in the next Gran Turismo whenever that made? I guess in another 6 years or so… lol -___-

  2. February 4th, 2012 at 11:33 am - #
    Cancerman78

    I like Bspec as much as Aspec. I often spend time swapping between the two just because I can! Sometimes I want to race,other times I just want to sit back and tell Bob what to do. Personally I think it’s good to be able to choose what version I want to play. Add me to help build up my drivers levels! Psn ID gavhr1978

  3. February 4th, 2012 at 8:48 am - #
    ROFFATI

    But i dont need money!!! I need A-SPEC points!!!!!!!

  4. February 4th, 2012 at 2:47 am - #
    WTFnews

    new update on 7/2 2012

  5. February 3rd, 2012 at 11:19 pm - #
    Mightypickle

    I don’t hate b spec, I just don’t enjoy it nearly as much as driving. I got this game to drive, not to remind bob the point of a race is to win. This is also why the concept of making money without playing doesn’t make it more appealing. Just give us an a spec race too.

    • February 4th, 2012 at 3:34 am - #
      TokoTurismo

      I don’t either, but I think I went over board with it though. X(

  6. February 3rd, 2012 at 8:27 pm - #
    kttheman001

    I see the b spec hateers arising. Look, some of us need money because we have jobs, school, or other things. Plus my bob an drive my future drag cars 200 miles in bout three hours. I would die first. Also if you dont like em, dont do em. I love getting money when i text and eat or if im out with friends.

    • February 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 pm - #
      lldantell

      I agree

  7. February 3rd, 2012 at 5:28 pm - #
    Andy Voong

    I think it will be a great idea, if they implement a system where players can pick their difficulty depending on their skill (I.E. From causal to hardcore) at any future A and B-Spec events with a new patch. I was recently, playing GRID and they use this feature very well. Playing on Extreme, the A.I. gave me a great challenge from starting from the back and fighting my way to pole position. Also, the A.I. may have a chance of making mistake and it keeps the gameplay fresh and dynamic.

  8. February 3rd, 2012 at 5:06 pm - #
    Iceman316

    Yay another boring seasonal event!! cmon why cant we get more races and championship events in both A and Bspec events?? I’ve been lvl 40 on both sides for the past 6 months or so i have every car in the game!! why stop at lvl 40 why not 99?? how about adding some more tracks and cars with championship series races that have a good amount of laps and are 10 races long like the ones back in GT 3 days!

  9. February 3rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm - #
    symustafa1996

    Yay! B-Spec! Well, I finished all of them in one go, then went to the OCD. Turned out I have all the cars except the GTO and the S2000. Got them both. The S2000 is amazing.

  10. February 3rd, 2012 at 11:16 am - #
    i have a flat

    I would love B-spec more if I could create my own drivers name…..

  11. February 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 am - #
    Blood*Specter

    With the 200% login bonus B-Spec is strictly a money maker (grinder) endeavor. I did find the Le Mans race somewhat fun. But that is mainly because of the 6 Million payoff if you win. I do however agree that more has to be done to generate interest for A-Spec racing and serious on-line racing in general.

    1. Car classifications: Why no LM class? Only allows LMP selection. Why is BMW Touring Car not classified as a Touring Car?

    2. Race AI: Should be more challenging without starting you at the rear of the pack. AI, should put up more of a fight and take advantage of your driving mistakes.

    3. Tracks: More real world and key legacy tracks from GT1 thru GT4. Example “Special Stage Route 11″ “Twin Ring Motegi”.

    5. Tuning: Fine tune filters so that more control is given to what type of modifications are allowed for “Street or Tuner” cars during an on-line race. Just add intake/exhaust, turbo/SC, suspension type, LSD, ECU to the selections.

    6. Resolve tire ware model, and handling issues with comfort soft tires. Would go so far as to display a warning “You’re about to do something really dumb” when you put “bicycle tires on a $250,000.00 machine. Makes no since to install comfort soft tires on an Aventador does it?…….Really?

    4. Car Liveries and Race Mods: Add “GT” series racing and the ability to race mode cars already in the game. Example: BMW Z4, Aston Martin, SLS, 458 Italia

    The game is still wonderful, but can become “slow” without a better A-Spec, tracks and cars. Still I respect the quality and level of work put into the product. Been a player since GT1, and totally appreciate Kaz’s dream.

  12. February 3rd, 2012 at 10:05 am - #
    Porta555

    If only the other AI could drive fast like Bob…

  13. February 3rd, 2012 at 9:56 am - #
    SpawnBlack

    My Bob completed it first time on all three. These events are starting to look like the ones on prologue with not much thought being put into them to make it more challenging ie AI need to be more smart and challenging us for the lead instead of us chasing. I like being chased lol

  14. February 3rd, 2012 at 9:32 am - #
    Dazmeister22

    I used a powerlimited Scirocco for the 4oopp race. A Honda CR-Z TC for the 500pp race and a Chapparal 2J (just set default turbo and add ballast until it gets to 650pp) They all rape the opposition =o)

  15. February 3rd, 2012 at 8:59 am - #
    tillbot8

    Okay granted, Some people will enjoy this seasonal and that’s fine but the majority will find it at best a little boring and at worst tedious. It is not catering to the larger demographic. not to sound to cliche but ‘ the needs of the many outlay the needs of the few’, it just seems to be like another poor decision by Polyphony for keeping people interested in the game. My level is B-SPECl 40 and I did not enjoy one bit of it. Now I know that is subjective but I am part of the majority and I do hope this issue gets addressed for GT6 because this game has unbelievable potential. My 2 cents!

  16. February 3rd, 2012 at 8:31 am - #
    gast1976

    boring events….

  17. February 3rd, 2012 at 7:38 am - #
    TheBuG

    I think the game is awesome as it is and i play both b-spec and a-spec. but i wish there was more races to choose from on both sides. i really like that we got seasonal events and i let my bob run spa 4.000.000 mill credit race about 30 times. best b-spec race so far =) (when it comes to effort vs credits). lets hope we get dlc we can pick what cars we want to buy as premium and i hope we get both upgrades of standard cars and new premium cars. (pd check top gear’s car list of cars that did the fastest time around top gear track) and make those cars in premium models =)

    • February 3rd, 2012 at 2:26 pm - #
      Thaboss

      I agree 100% with you on the whole standard and premium thing I think it’s stuped they need to make every car have the cockpit view and have the older cars in better quality like forza I mean I know GT has a lot more cars but start upgrading them everytime you have a game update you know but if no its still the best game ever=>

  18. February 3rd, 2012 at 5:34 am - #
    Lacix

    I don’t play b-spec. I’m not interested in management type gaming.
    But I would like to see how many percent of people who bought the game are playing with b-spec. If it is a minority I think they should remove it from the future game (and use the people who work on it on the main development). Or it should be a separate product or dlc.
    Is there a poll about how many people are playing b-spec from the gtplanet users ?

    • February 3rd, 2012 at 1:09 pm - #
      Venom46

      I use B-Spec to grind for money and collect cars. I could do without it, but it lets me enjoy the other aspects of the game without having to sit in front of the TV for days and days to earn money for better cars and upgrades.

  19. February 3rd, 2012 at 5:09 am - #
    PIGBOY

    Bobs fun,my 2 bobs have the same name as my father and grandfather

  20. February 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 am - #
    TokoTurismo

    @MyFavoriteGame lol, you remind me of myself.