Porsche Esports Challenge USA Returns for 2023 in Gran Turismo 7 with $30,000 Prize Fund

[Famine]

This is the discussion thread for an article on GTPlanet:

Porsche Esports Challenge USA Returns for 2023 in Gran Turismo 7 with $30,000 Prize Fund​

Following a successful debut in the 2022 season, which saw Randall Haywood crowned as champion, the Porsche Esports Challenge USA is returning for 2023 with qualification rounds in Gran Turismo 7 and a live grand final...

 

[TumeK5]

Sounds like a fun event, too bad I'm a mere European.

 

[Yard_Sale]

I am off on the 11th.

And I do only live about 2 hours from their Carson facility...

 

[RACECAR]

Sounds like a fun event, too bad I'm a mere European.

I'm not exactly lucky myself as an American, I was cursed with not being born in or near any of these locations

 

[Obelisk]

Way over on the other end of the country, but hey I won't say no to time trials and credits.

 

[Talon16]

Way over on the other end of the country, but hey I won't say no to time trials and credits.

Are there credits associated with this? I'd think/hope so.

 

[CMB350]

I’m curious as to how the in-person events work. Is it just show up and wait in line? Anytime during their normal business hours? Can you adjust settings to your preferences?

I usually give the lap challenges a go at the IMSA events since Lexus sets it up in their booth. It’s kind of cheesy though as you can’t really adjust the settings to your desired preferences.

 

[Mistah_MCA]

I’m curious as to how the in-person events work. Is it just show up and wait in line? Anytime during their normal business hours? Can you adjust settings to your preferences?

I usually give the lap challenges a go at the IMSA events since Lexus sets it up in their booth. It’s kind of cheesy though as you can’t really adjust the settings to your desired preferences.

If it's like last year, you go to the participating dealership during their business hours and wait in line (if there's any).
I was able to adjust camera and driving assists when I tried it last year.

 

[SnakeEyes427]

🤔 A good bit of those in person events I can drive to from my house. Laguna is only about 3 hours from me. 🤔

 

[Evilmuffin]

What kind of blipping monstrosity is this Porsche? I just spent a quick 1/2 and hour and all I did was hitting restart. I eventually gave up and just finish the lap after 2 spins and logged a 4 mins something lap 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

 

[TheNormsk]

What kind of blipping monstrosity is this Porsche? I just spent a quick 1/2 and hour and all I did was hitting restart. I eventually gave up and just finish the lap after 2 spins and logged a 4 mins something lap 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

Yep, it's pretty bad. I tried it on a controller using remote play. I did one lap. That was enough I could handle. I don't know how anyone can use controller with this. I'll try again when I can get to my wheel...

 

[Evilmuffin]

I gave in and turned on all the assist (except for TC). Even with that I still spin occasionally.

For once I'm inside the top 100....got to enjoy it while it last

 

[SPL170db]

Kind of makes me wonder how in the hell I nailed the gold with this car in the wet(ish) @ Spa in the license challenge I think it was?

I managed a 3:47 flat so far. Not sure if I want to keep trying to improve on it just to see what I can manage. It said I did an optimal lap of :46.4

 

[Evilmuffin]

On a somewhat unrelated thing. How do you upload your replay to the leaderboard? I saved my best lap replay but it doesn't show up on the ranking board 🤔

 

[moby323]

Do we win prizes for participating or meeting certain benchmarks?

 

[bduddy]

According to the official rules, you get a livery for each car you participate with. Other than that, no. Top 4 or nothing.

 

[moby323]

According to the official rules, you get a livery for each car you participate with. Other than that, no. Top 4 or nothing.

K thanks

 

[Achika_Kuonji]

Would Grand Final at Rennsport Reunion 7 be held on Rennsport, not GT7?

 

[Famine]

Would Grand Final at Rennsport Reunion 7 be held on Rennsport, not GT7?

No. It's a Porsche festival and has nothing to do with the game.

 

[nordschleife51]

No. It's a Porsche festival and has nothing to do with the game.

Porsche

Welcome to Porsche! Here you will find information on all Porsche vehicles, services, dealers in your area and everything about the Porsche brand.

www.porscherennsportreunion.com

 

[Famine]

Porsche

Welcome to Porsche! Here you will find information on all Porsche vehicles, services, dealers in your area and everything about the Porsche brand.

www.porscherennsportreunion.com

Yes, I know what it is. That's why my comment is... that.

"Rennsport" is just the German word for "motorsport" and has been used by Porsche for decades. The fact there's a racing game called Rennsport (which isn't even out yet) isn't directly connected to Porsche's 65-year+ use of the term, or the two-decade old Rennsport Reunion event celebrating Porsche in North America.

The Porsche Esports Challenge USA is staged on Gran Turismo 7 and the final, at Rennsport Reunion 7, will also be staged on Gran Turismo 7 rather than, nonsensically, a different racing game with a coincidental name. Just like ACC ("competition racing setup") is used for GT racing events rather than the coincidentally named GT.

 

[nordschleife51]

Yes, I know what it is. That's why my comment is... that.

"Rennsport" is just the German word for "motorsport" and has been used by Porsche for decades. The fact there's a racing game called Rennsport (which isn't even out yet) isn't directly connected to Porsche's 65-year+ use of the term, or the two-decade old Rennsport Reunion event celebrating Porsche in North America.

The Porsche Esports Challenge USA is staged on Gran Turismo 7 and the final, at Rennsport Reunion 7, will also be staged on Gran Turismo 7 rather than, nonsensically, a different racing game with a coincidental name. Just like ACC ("competition racing setup") is used for GT racing events rather than the coincidentally named GT.

I know YOU know what it is. I posted that info for those not familiar with the Rennsport Reunion.

 

[Famine]

I know YOU know what it is. I posted that info for those not familiar with the Rennsport Reunion.

Might have been worth quoting the confused guy instead then...

 

[Achika_Kuonji]

Sorry, I read this thread before and thought that this sim Rennsport may support the Porsche event.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/rennsport-new-esports-focused-sim.407445/

 

[GlockPants]

After one day of getting used to the car and watching replays, I've managed to get much better control of this car. My skill level is nowhere near the level to post a top 4 time. But maybe top 100?

 

[Carlos Fandango]

50 miles in the 917 this morning… NO CLEAN LAPS logged 🤦‍♂️. Clearly misplaced any such talent or skill I thought I might possess 😂.

 

[redbullfix]

I love LeMans, and driving this car in VR is special
Only at 47.00 for the moment
Can you imagine driving that car IRL, hit anything and you are seriously injured or deceased

 

[Tommy_D]

Wow, that Porsche is something else. Had to throw on every assist the game has to keep that thing stable. Only ran 1 lap to completion at 3:52.1. Didn't even want to try to run any more laps in it.

 

[Evilmuffin]

50 miles in the 917 this morning… NO CLEAN LAPS logged 🤦‍♂️. Clearly misplaced any such talent or skill I thought I might possess 😂.

Same here yesterday. Those high speed kinks that I usually lift or trail braking into are just deadly with this car. Many times I was a good 1/2 a second ahead only to bin it at Indianapolis

Current time is a 3:46.6 I think....want to get into the 45s.

 

[SPL170db]

I love LeMans, and driving this car in VR is special
Only at 47.00 for the moment
Can you imagine driving that car IRL, hit anything and you are seriously injured or deceased

Ask James May