GT7 Daily Race Discussion

[Capt_Bromhead]

Well, well...

Last week, I decided to take the 4C in Gr4 for the foreseeable future, because it drives very nicely after the physics update and looks good as an underdog between a bunch of Lambos and Hondas. I'm an Alfa driver in real life, so, yeah...

And now it's the meta in race C and everybody uses it. 🤬🤪 Damn...

Agree my go to car both in Gr4 and Gr3, but you atleast wont see anyone but the brave using it at Trial Mountain as under the new physics it still takes off like a rocket on the second corner there as you go over the brow of the hill.

 

[Egghaus88]

I wish I had dedicated more time to Race C, as the A/A+ lobbies I was part of were mostly clean with very competitive driving. A race like this is a perfect length for a "Daily D".

I have not raced for a few months so maybe my memory is wrong, but I don't recall the bumps in Fuchsrohre and Pflanzgarten feeling so intense through my wheel. I assume the physics update is responsible for this. Pflanzgarten is so rough it almost feels like I'm just steering in the right direction and hoping for the best. This is in the Corvette, not sure what other Gr.3 cars feel like in these sections.

 

[Stephan]

Budheima's win at Prague got me inspired to utilize the 458 GT3 for this week's Race B and I'm kind of surprised to see how it holds up.

But before that I did some quali sessions with the Huracan GT3 then in races I use either the Huracan or the 458 GT3. Managed to clock in a time of 1:40.7 for today.

First session - Started P2 and in this one I played the waiting game until the pole sitter made a mistake on the last corner at the end of lap 3 and because of that he got a .5 sec time penalty and I was able to take advantage as a result. From there I got my first win of the week on Race B.

Second session - Got pole on this race. I switched to the 458 GT3 next and this is where I was kind of surprised to see how the 458 GT3 drives around Catalunya. From here I think I may main said car for the rest of the week. Was able to get the win and I like how the top 5 is varied in terms of Gr.3s.

Third session - Pole once more and at the start the P2 in the Huracan GT3 looked like he was afk as he caused a fracas at the start and it became a Ferrari 1-2 from here.

 

[MetalApe]

What's it going to take to get a daily race D like this going permanently? Now seems the time to get everyone who's loved last weeks race C to pool together and get the message to Sony/PD.

Personally I'd like to see a constantly rotating schedule of classic races like this. Imagine this schedule of 1hr races rotating, you just need to pick the times the races you want are coming up and join in.

Nurburging Endurance: GR3/RA272
Le Mans: GR1/GR2/GR3/GR4
Spa: GR3/GR1/RA272/MP4/F1500T/Super Formula
Brands Hatch: RA272
Monza: RA272/MP4/F1500T/Super Formula
Blue Moon speedway: Super Formula
Daytona: Closest to NASCAR, GR2?
Goodwood: BoP selected cars for 50's & 60's races
Mount Panarama: GR3/GR4
etc etc etc....

 

[sturk0167]

I ran two solid laps at SSRX and clocked a 4'26.544. It got me a rank of 637 which is the best rank I've gotten in a long time. The question is, how long will it last? I'm less than 2 seconds off the top time so I should be able to get some pole times with this for now. I don't want to rush and overdo it. I'm excited about Barcelona this week. I may even try my hand at Watkins Glen, 15 laps won't be too bad.

Well, if race A is the same as the last couple of times we've had that combo, qualifying is just for fun or bragging rights.
Due to the slipstream and nitrous, you're almost better off starting mid-pack.

 

[Tidgney]

The usual race guide for you all! I think they need to change the cars for Race A now in my opinion. Love Race C still, think it's a great race that can be improved on but definitely good racing to be had!

 

[Chris30]

Well, if race A is the same as the last couple of times we've had that combo, qualifying is just for fun or bragging rights.
Due to the slipstream and nitrous, you're almost better off starting mid-pack.

I'm glad you told me, well then I'm not bothering trying to improve my time anymore then. I started mid-pack and still finished 7th in my initial race and then finished 7th in my second race. Oh well, what can I do? Nice job on the win Famine, how often do you get them?

@MetalApe good luck trying to get PD to do anything special like that. The same three themed races each week is boring, there needs to be a D and an E added, at least we would have five races/tracks to choose from and race at. But I'm not gonna beg PD to do that because I'd be wasting my time.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

I know I shouldn't but the temptation is too much 😂 TRIPLE KILL!



It wasn't a 4 car race, there was a incident earlier and I had to use quarter of the boost to get back into the lead group. There were some rather angry people in the chat from that one 😳

 

[bone_tone]

Holy **** I won one

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Aventador in second at +0.005s, another RX-7 in third at +0.043s

Great stuff!

I managed a win too - first time I've ever managed it in one of these races, I usually get swamped on the final turn. This time I ran away from everybody else - looked like they'd all used up their nitro.

Then switched to race C - couldn't get on with the 4C or the Huracan, too loose at the back for me! Tried the G70 and my QT put me on pole for the first race - flag to flag win in that one.

Second race I was P4 on the grid, finished P2 behind another G70 🙂

 

[Famine]

Nice job on the win Famine, how often do you get them?

Rarely, but then I rarely do Daily Races either. My stats say 110 races, six wins and 40 top fives.

This one's a relative coin-toss but I usually end top-five in it unless something goes awry just due to staying out of trouble and saving three-quarters of my nitrous for the final half of the final turn.

Both RX-7s are rapid on nitrous, so it's just a case of sticking with the Mercedes and Chiron in the slipstream or bumpdrafting, then nitrous at the end.

 

[Chris30]

I know I shouldn't but the temptation is too much 😂 TRIPLE KILL!



It wasn't a 4 car race, there was a incident earlier and I had to use quarter of the boost to get back into the lead group. There were some rather angry people in the chat from that one 😳

Lol, thanks. That made my day. Durn, they got pummeled by the pit lane! I don't think I've ever seen that happen before. They were either drunk or not paying attention to where they're going. Here is my recent status if anyone wants to see. Wow, only 5 wins out of about 1,180 races. That's not good but what can I do if most people drive faster than me. I have more pole positions in gt7 than I did in GTS.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

Lol, thanks. That made my day. Durn, they got pummeled by the pit lane! I don't think I've ever seen that happen before. They were either drunk or not paying attention to where they're going. Here is my recent status if anyone wants to see, (in spoiler).

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I think people playing with bumper cam can't see past the car ahead so they get lured in 🙈

 

[Voodoovaj]

I think it's going to be a good week. Win 103 this morning and my pace seems good enough to keep my near the front of the field.


http://www.gran-turismo.com/gb/gt7/...b2-44e4d0f9f330/gallery/All/20970640669193127

 

[Jflijohn]

I always look at my weekly schedule to determine which race I can allot time to. A completely free week gets race C. This weeks calendar is full, with no more than a day and a half to race, so I’ve decided my “filler” is now Nurburgring Nordschleife.

About all I memorized last week were the 5 or 6 spots that immediately kill me, now I would like to improve on entry and exit to the remaining 157 turns 😵‍💫.

 

[Chris30]

Yeah, I agree guys, I think it is going to be a fantastic week, I'm glad there's no more tuned events with PP restrictions. That Jimny one-make race at Alsace Village was by far the worst ever. And then people should swap the engines too making it an unfair advantage for the beginners/lower skilled players.

 

[newmedia_dev]

First race of the day, been dipping in and out of QT while working today.

Have to say I'm pleased/chuffed

 

[sturk0167]

Well, this was weird. I don't think I've seen it before.
First of all, the penalty was bs. Anyways, when I got to the penalty line, instead of the game just cutting my throttle, it jammed on the brakes, which made me spin out and crash.

 

[MetalApe]

Well, this was weird. I don't think I've seen it before.
First of all, the penalty was bs. Anyways, when I got to the penalty line, instead of the game just cutting my throttle, it jammed on the brakes, which made me spin out and crash.

I noticed it briefly locking up when I got a penalty in a very wet race C at the 'ring last week.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Well, this was weird. I don't think I've seen it before.
First of all, the penalty was bs. Anyways, when I got to the penalty line, instead of the game just cutting my throttle, it jammed on the brakes, which made me spin out and crash.

I don't think it's the auto braking but the down changes that caused the lock up

 

[sturk0167]

I don't think it's the auto braking but the down changes that caused the lock up

Yeah, I was using A/T, so the game did all that.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Yeah, I was using A/T, so the game did all that.

Wasn't saying it was great 🤣 just saying 😝

It happens with manual as well or even worse the double penalty over Rev/under Rev

 

[jrbabbitt]

The usual race guide for you all! I think they need to change the cars for Race A now in my opinion. Love Race C still, think it's a great race that can be improved on but definitely good racing to be had!

Well I shall be absent from this weeks races, I like to pick and choose the races I am good at and have a decent and fair shot of getting a podium...

 

[Stilva]

I'm going to spend my week at my "home" track of Watkins Glen. I started in the Huracan, but the back end kicks out on my constantly entering the bus stop. It's most likely a me problem and I'm not taking any chances. I then tried the Alfa 4C and had a heck of a time making a decent lap. I discovered that my preferred technique of going all the way to the wall then gradually moving back the racing line on the final turn now results in a penalty if you cross the white line entirely. Was that a thing before? I'm glad I found that out.

Anyway, I tried the Genesis G70 and that didn't work out for me. For now, I'm in the Hyundai Genesis Gr.4 and it seems to be working for me. Nice and stable through the Bus Stop. I just need to learn when and how to push the car and I should have a decent time. I'm also open for suggestions on other cars top use at the Glen this week.

I did 2 meme races and got sideswiped on the first one and fell off the pace. The second one I timed correctly and snagged a win after some careful maneuvering from the back of the pack. I think it's my 3rd meme race win overall since the game launched so I got that going for me.

 

[Chris30]

I'm going to spend my week at my "home" track of Watkins Glen. I started in the Huracan, but the back end kicks out on my constantly entering the bus stop. It's most likely a me problem and I'm not taking any chances. I then tried the Alfa 4C and had a heck of a time making a decent lap. I discovered that my preferred technique of going all the way to the wall then gradually moving back the racing line on the final turn now results in a penalty if you cross the white line entirely. Was that a thing before? I'm glad I found that out.

Anyway, I tried the Genesis G70 and that didn't work out for me. For now, I'm in the Hyundai Genesis Gr.4 and it seems to be working for me. Nice and stable through the Bus Stop. I just need to learn when and how to push the car and I should have a decent time. I'm also open for suggestions on other cars top use at the Glen this week.

I did 2 meme races and got sideswiped on the first one and fell off the pace. The second one I timed correctly and snagged a win after some careful maneuvering from the back of the pack. I think it's my 3rd meme race win overall since the game launched so I got that going for me.

You know, I may be forced to do some races at Glen, it's too difficult to get a win at SSRX. I guess I'll take my chances with the B/C races. See SSRX is a high speed course which means bad drivers can purposely run into slower drivers and cause them to have a wreck. My nerves were on edge with my 2nd race this morning, so I think I'll pass on that for a while. The track would suit you well since you live in New York. Plus it's the short version so we won't be dealing with the extra turns/corners.

I guess I'll give the Genesis G70, NSX Gr. 4 and the RCZ car a go Friday. We'll see how far I can get. I need a QT that can get me starting mid-pack instead of being top in front of a swarm of cars especially in higher-ranked lobbies.

 

[THE_KART96]

Well after a night of ups and downs I had time for 1 last race before the reset. With close racing, Clean (mostly) driving, a big drift that I still don't know how I saved it. And yes I do use the counter steering assist on low so that might have something to do with it. But anyway, enjoy the show.

 

[Chris30]

Well after a night of ups and downs I had time for 1 last race before the reset. With close racing, Clean (mostly) driving, a big drift that I still don't know how I saved it. And yes I do use the counter steering assist on low so that might have something to do with it. But anyway, enjoy the show.

Hey, awesome race man. Those were cool racing angles and scenes. I didn't earn any wins but it's okay. The object of Sport Mode is to have fun and hang out with friends/fellow players on any track of the game. That happens to me a lot, I'll have some rocky races and then I'll finish in a nice spot at the last race or two.

 

[TheNormsk]

Got to love a good meme race. With no QT I started 8th. I avoided the crashes and came out the first corner in third. Then the pack rocketed pass me (I suspected on nitro) dropping me to 9th but I held on. Then just before the gantry on the last corner I hit the gas. Worked my way from 9th to 1st but then the gas ran out….(I hit it too early) Would the lead last?

It looked like everyone else had also run out! But wait, there was one last charger streaming up…. And pipped me at the post. Meh. I came in 2nd. Silly race but loved it.

Next race I accidentally QT’d in 3rd. Shot to the lead with no one working with me. Infact I was wondering when they’d catch up. First corner they finally did. It was a rabble of disorganized cars. Don’t this group know how to work together? I slotted behind one, then another as they kept on veering around. Then in the corner I was nice and solid then, next moment, I was spinning like a yo-yo. Never knew who hit me. Race was done. Quit after that.

I think people playing with bumper cam can't see past the car ahead so they get lured in 🙈

That also applies to us VR in cockpit drivers now.

It’s easier to drive but also harder as you don’t have the view of roof cam anymore.

 

[AdxRE]

Can’t resist a Gr.3 Catalunya daily since it is a circuit that I usually race well, especially with the updated physics means I am able to feel the turn-in though FFB way better than before. Trial braking is still a hit-or-miss especially in T1 but that is probably down to me not putting enough miles into GT7 these days.

Wrestled the McLaren around Catalunya earlier today yielded a lap of 1:40.585. Was the only McLaren in top 100 Globally (at noon) with most people going for the Huracan which is the clear meta.

Don’t think many of us are doing Race B this week?

 

[newmedia_dev]

Don’t think many of us are doing Race B this week?

Anecdotally I haven't put a time in yet for B and looking at my leaderboards:

22 have put times in for B
31 have put times in for C

I think Catalunya has been used a lot recently in TTs, GTWS etc so I think a bit of fatigue has set in. Also given its technical nature is always polarising.

C is almost a Goldilocks race in terms of length and clear space strat (tire strat would have been much better)

We will see how the week pans out but it definitely feels like B is less popular this week? 🤔

 

[ElectricNaz]

I braved the meme race and got me a win from pole.... Didn't think that would be possible in this type of race!!!

A massive 0.2 second win 😂