Inter-Continental Test Race

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As of right now, 1/24 1:13am ET, I cannot get in that Daytona race. I've tried about 5 times and can't get in. The description has not changed.
 
I got in right now. Still having issues?
 
From the description of the event, the race is mainly for overseas testers, other players might encounter problems when entering.
 
No, it was 'on and off'. The description says it's for US and European users. But, there are still a lot of Japanese looking ID's in races.
 
No, it was 'on and off'. The description says it's for US and European users. But, there are still a lot of Japanese looking ID's in races.

I mean in the news where they announce the test event. It says it is for overseas testers.
 
yeah ive just been playing and noticed that one aswell!!!!!!!!!
all the other races have changed aswell.....
Daytona road track is now the pro race online.
it changed whilst i was playing and wouldnt let me into any races for about 10 minuets.
as for the intercontinental races,i live in japan and i could still acsess it...hmmm the mind ponders...
 
Hmm there is a new Europe only online test race now.
 
Yeah I was on there last night, had the same issue, and just quit. It was fun racing with you guys (Turbo91 - that bump draft I gave you down the backstretch to catapult you by the other 2 or 3 guys was awesome...I cant wait till we get private severs so everyone is skilled enough to be able to do those kind of things regularly, like real racing). Hope to see you all again on there.
 
Yeah, that bump draft was sweet. Online racing adds so much to the game, I haven't played any other PS3 game nearly as much as I have played GT5 because of it.

Looks like they changed the tests, one is now for Europe and the other is for the USA.
 
Yeah, that bump draft was sweet. Online racing adds so much to the game, I haven't played any other PS3 game nearly as much as I have played GT5 because of it.

Looks like they changed the tests, one is now for Europe and the other is for the USA.

I highly agree with you, I have been using my PS3 more in this last month than I did [for gaming] in almost a year of having it.

Is that test exclusive for the US now? I'm not on right now.
 
Yup, now it says one is the US Limited Online Race and the other Europe Limited Online Race. I've been doing the US one a few times tonight, I haven't seen anyone else from here yet. Look out for some punk named PMP_Great_Chavez, blatantly runs into people.
 
...headin' to the track.
 
I've got in but I haven't had any luck playing with more then 4 players :(
 
dave & kingcars & i are on right now if you want to keep trying
 
Please modify the thread title as "US Test Race". I can't.
 
You're fine kingcars, I was backing off to see who it was, before I did something.

Don't bump draft after the "DAYTONA" wall painting on the backstretch.
 
Ha sorry about that man, my bad. Turbo91 and I had been bump drafting all over the place so I guess I got a little too used to it :-P .

Anyways, it was a blast racing with you guys tonight. Turbo91, I was really hoping for an opportunity to blast you into the lead for the win like you did for me a couple of times, but every opportunity was ruined due to a wreck or some other kind of situational change. That kento guy tended to cause a few wrecks. He wasn't a rammer, and seemed to be a good driver, but sometimes he either didn't know people were beside him or just changed lanes randomly. Most everybody seemed to race pretty clean, though, with a few minor exceptions.

We did have some awesome finishes though...I remember our 1-2-3 finish where we were all within 2 tenths of a second. And idk if either of you guys saw the race where Stonorman tried blocking me on the final straightaway on the last lap, but instead nudged me in the right front, which sent me careening through the infield. I kept the gas pedal floored, held the wheel, and somehow beat Dave across the line by less than a tenth.

Alrighty, well it's almost 4AM here and I better get to bed. Hopefully we'll get to race again soon!
 
The really bad thing about the 430 is the gear limiter. If I'm in a turn and I start bouncing off the limiter (like at the start/finish line) the rear end comes around viciously.
 
Yeah, thats one reason why I stopped using the 430. It'll hit the limiter and just whip around on ya and there's nothing you can do. Very annoying. I also prefer the 599's top end.
 
I can't control the 599 in turns and keep good speed. In the 430 I can take 1+2 around 290, but 3+4 I need to get down to 285 and down to the 270s mid way through it.

The 599 and the Vette are a real mess for me.
 
The 599 isn't hard to control as long as you keep the wheel steady and dont make sudden movements in the corners. I don't know what speeds I do in the corners, I'm more of a "feel" kinda guy. I go into a corner and feel my way through it.
 
Hi, is the Europe race pro physics ?

Can't get on until tonight.

Thanks
 
Hi, is the Europe race pro physics ?

Can't get on until tonight.

Thanks

No, both the US and Europe Daytona oval races are at Beginner levels. Beginners beware, you'll get run over!

Flat out, balls to the wall, run what you brung!
 
So are you guys gonna get on tonight? I might hop on in a little bit.
 
I'll be on in a little bit. Which race are you planning on doing?
 
If I do get on, I'll be doin the US Daytona race. But my friend just got on and we might play some Dawn of War. Not sure yet. If nothing else, I'll be on later tonight (around 2am EST). No work or school tomorrow!
 
A few of us are in the US room.

I didn't get a chance to practice in the 599, and I don't want to do it "live".
 
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