GBRC — Grumpy British Racing Club | Clean GT7 racing | Thu & Sun 8–10pm UK

[lunchbox147]

GBRC — Grumpy British Racing Club
Home of clean racing. Est. 2010 on GT Planet.
We host practice and race nights on Thursdays and Sundays, 8pm–10pm UK time, and we’re on GT7 through the week as well.
We’re a small, growing club of mature, clean, gentlemanly drivers on GT7 / PS5. Ages run from the 30s to the 70s (average about 55). All skill levels are welcome. The only rule that matters: race clean and fair so everyone enjoys it.
Clubman racing is the heart of it — classics through to modern, mixed up through the year. Suggestions for cars and tracks are always welcome.
Rookies are welcome. We’ll give you tuition if you want it. We can also help with media / YouTube if that’s your thing.
We have a Discord. It’s friendly, sometimes a bit blue, so we only recommend it for grown-ups.
Lobby hosts
PSN: GBRC-Lunchbox and GBRC-Cokebloke
How to join
Reply in this thread first (PSN ID + roughly when you can race).
Then send a friend request. We use the thread to check incoming requests.
Have at least one of the cars below so you can jump in.
Cars we tend to run
Mazda MX-5 Roadster touring car
Mini Cooper S ’05
Renault Clio V6 24V ’00
Radical SR3 SL ’13
Volkswagen Golf I GTI ’83
Honda Civic Type R (EK) Touring Car
BMW M3 Sport Evolution 1989
Honda RA272 ’65
GR3 and GR4
GBRC casual racing rules (short version)
We aim for realistic racing. Drive it like it’s your own car. Race Admin drive in the races and watch replays.
Track
The game handles track-limit penalties. If you cut and gain, give the place back.
Qualifying
Don’t block someone on a flyer. Get off the line. Don’t park on the circuit. If you catch someone, it’s on you to back off — don’t hinder the car ahead.
The race
Avoid contact.
If you hit someone and they lose it / leave the track / spin, wait and let them back past.
If they’re ahead and on the line into a braking zone, abort the move.
No constant rubbing.
No weaving to break a tow — one move.
Rejoin safely. Leave room for anyone alongside.
The race is not won at Turn 1. Be patient.
Go off rather than take someone with you if that’s the choice.
Two words: patience and awareness. Be polite. Respect the stewards and admin.
Persistent, careless or abusive driving can mean a permanent ban from GBRC.
Post here if you fancy it. We’ll see you on Thursday or Sunday.







GBRC shout out from Tidgney


GBRC Racing

 

[llNovall]

Glad to see you guys coming back to GT7. PS5 only is the way to go...been working good for my series. Wish I could have participated more in the ACC series you had....just couldnt keep up with the practice required for a weekly series. Hope you get a good roster going. See you guys around.

 

[lunchbox147]

Thanks for popping in llNovall,Yeah ACC is too hardcore for me and now the lobbies have settled i can start racing GT7 again.
We have a few drivers but would like some more regulars to start a series. i will update the OP with the current driver roster, thanks for reminding me
Hope to chat soon.

 

[Hodd10]

I'd be interested in joining. Times fit well for me. I'm only a low B/S driver so a little worried I may be out of my league.

 

[lunchbox147]

Hi @Hodd10
We cater to all driver levels and provide help if needed, we also are a welcoming community of drivers with varying abilities.
You will soon get quicker when you practise with other drivers, especially if there a little quicker.
To get Started add Me : GBRC-Lunchbox and GBRC-Cokebloke to you friends on PSN.
We are the two main drivers who host lobbies and you are free to join us online anytime were on.
Also make sure you have the two main cars in OP so we can get you racing.

Were on throughout the week for an hour or two from 6:30pm
But were all online Thursdays and Sundays 8pm-10pm.

Thanks for getting in contact and look forward to meeting you soon.

 

[morfei1]

Nice, looking forward for some GT7 clean racing

 

[lunchbox147]

Nice, looking forward for some GT7 clean racing

Hi Morfei1,
Glad you here old friend.
Will add you to the driver roster has a casual racer 👍

 

[Hodd10]

Hi @Hodd10
We cater to all driver levels and provide help if needed, we also are a welcoming community of drivers with varying abilities.
You will soon get quicker when you practise with other drivers, especially if there a little quicker.
To get Started add Me : GBRC-Lunchbox and GBRC-Cokebloke to you friends on PSN.
We are the two main drivers who host lobbies and you are free to join us online anytime were on.
Also make sure you have the two main cars in OP so we can get you racing.

Were on throughout the week for an hour or two from 6:30pm
But were all online Thursdays and Sundays 8pm-10pm.

Thanks for getting in contact and look forward to meeting you soon.

I'll certainly add you guys. I'll get purchasing the vehicles and hope to get online this Thursday. Looking forward to it!

 

[lunchbox147]

I'll certainly add you guys. I'll get purchasing the vehicles and hope to get online this Thursday. Looking forward to it!

The aim is to have fun and enjoy the racing i will ask GBRC-Cokebloke to use the Mini on Thursday. It offers some close racing and is easy to drive, unfortunately i'm working evenings this week so cant make Thursday but the other drivers will look after you.
I will be on Sunday if you can make it.

 

[morfei1]

Great close and clean racing last night on Watkins Glen Short Course with Mini. Well done All! Looking forward to the next one ✌️

 

[Hodd10]

Great racing for sure. Good to race with others who are sensible and not sticking the nose in the slightest gap. I need to get up to speed but that will come. The old brain takes a little time warm up!

 

[lunchbox147]

Great racing for sure. Good to race with others who are sensible and not sticking the nose in the slightest gap. I need to get up to speed but that will come. The old brain takes a little time warm up!

Glad you enjoyed it 👍 Was working Thursday but me and the guys will be on Sunday if you are about.
How did you find the Mini? We might try the Mazda around Atlanta on Sunday.

We have a gentlemanly approach to racing and try to be cautious has possible.
The aim is to enjoy the racing even if you're battling at the lower positions, having a good honest battle always brings a smile to my face no matter what position i'm in.

@morfei1 the rest of the guys will be on Sunday has a few are on holiday or had commitments. Would be nice if you can make it.

 

[morfei1]

If it's at 20:30 BST, I probably will be able to join🤞

 

[Hodd10]

Mini was great. Coming from dailies where its all race cars it was a refreshing change.

Sunday I'm 50/50 depending on how the F1 is going. A dull race and I'll be on. The Mazda round RA?. Sounds a great combo!

 

[lunchbox147]

If it's at 20:30 BST, I probably will be able to join🤞

Join anytime buddy we start at 8pm BST until 10pm It's casual so turn up when you can.

The Mazda round RA?

Yes, we will use the Mazda on Michelin raceway road Atlanta.
And we will mix it up through the evening, join when you can.

 

[bowser022]

Is this league still active?

 

[Pennyb12000]

Are you still racing? Hope you are. I sent a friend request via PSN.
With the mini does the set up allow wide wheels/tyres and offset?

 

[Andy_Moz]

I'd be keen to join this once I've got further into GT7 and acquire the cars you state (only bought the game 1 week ago).

 

[lunchbox147]

Hi @Andy_Moz @Pennyb12000 @bowser022
Yeah we're still about and on tomorrow 26/11/2023 from 19:00 uk time

Add me on psn so you can join the lobbies.
Sorry i missed your posts guys been hectic with real life.

 

[ajussi]

Evening... I've sent a friend request to both Lunchbox and Cokebloke. I'm a Grumpy-Mancunian looking for some clean racing fun.

 

[lunchbox147]

Evening... I've sent a friend request to both Lunchbox and Cokebloke. I'm a Grumpy-Mancunian looking for some clean racing fun.

Sent a friend request, i mislaid your first request.
Welcome and enjoy the racing.

 

[ajussi]

I've spent the last couple of evenings being mentored by Mr Lunchbox. Tremendously helpful and an absolute hoot. If you're looking for a mature and clean place to race I would highly recommend dipping your toe here. I will be joining my first race proper this evening - I might not be the fastest, but damn if my car ain't gonna turn some heads...

 

[ajussi]

Thank you all for a cracking evening's racing. Top laugh too. I'll post a couple of pics soon.

 

[lunchbox147]

Thank you all for a cracking evening's racing. Top laugh too. I'll post a couple of pics soon.

Glad you enjoyed tonight's racing, getting quicker and quicker nice and clean too that's what we're looking for.
Feel free to join through the week besides the Thursdays and Sundays.

 

[ajussi]

A few quick snaps...

 

[ajussi]

Since the other night I've picked up the Porsche, the Nissan and the Alfa. So ****ing cool.

 

[Bowtner]

Hey can you tell me how I join your league please. Not done much “live” racing just me and the AI.

 

[ajussi]

Just seen this. I replied in your main thread. Jason I'll be around tomorrow evening if you wanna joins whoever's around for some casual stuff. You'll need the PSN online subscription thing - I have the cheapest one and it works for me... you'll need to add one or more of us as friends to find your way to the lobby... If you haven't got a headset, you might want to consider investing - good comms is all part of the fun...

 

[lunchbox147]

Hey can you tell me how I join your league please. Not done much “live” racing just me and the AI.

Hi @Bowtner add me GBRC-Lunchbox and GBRC-Cokebloke to your friends list on PSN and your good to go.

 

[Akers]

@lunchbox147
Hi, are you still accepting new entrants to the league? I'm looking to join for some clean racing at UK friendly times...
Thanks.