S.N.E.L., 7/18/26 1968 Fiat 500 One-Makes (Stock), Open 7pm to 11 pm Eastern USOpen 

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To do something different. This is a Special time of year for the world of sports car endurance racing. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is sports car racing's Indianapolis and Daytona. The regular league is year is not running prototypes. So I figured why not. I'm aware this is short notice. You don't have to attend if you don't want too.
Ok Cold 👌🏻
 
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6/13/26, Race 13, 2 Hours of Le Mans
Race Details
Le Mans Full, Afternoon Start, Time Change x12, Lights No, Weather Change Random, Rain Maybe, Tires x5, Fuel x3, Fuel At Start 92%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 25 Mins GT Qualifying, Dawn Qualifying Start, Tires Required None, Corner Penalties Weak, Pit Line Penalty Yes
 
Was that Lemans with chicane? I set up a practice race with settings we will be using next week at Lemans, my best laps were in the 3:36 range, maybe the GR1 McLaren is not as speedy as I thought.
Yeah no one seemed to care either way. So I choose to run in with the chicanes. As it's more competitive for the whole Gr.1. Without chicanes it favorites the historic Group C monsters a lot more. Though a few of the VGTs can still put up a decent fight. Ended up a Group C race anyways. Honestly the McLaren VGT is pretty good in the class right now.
 
Hey guys I spent my Monday archiving the Corvette Festival series. And then constructed the forum for the upcoming FormulaCar World Series. The forum for this league is pretty much ready. Check out post #3 on the GT Planet forum. I plan to make the official announcement after the Spa final for the 2 Hours Endurance Series.
 
So, listen, Cold...I am so tempted to abandon all this stuff. This, onlne racing thing...I'm straight up not having fun.
What am I supposed to learn running all by myself on the track while everybody else is one million light years ahead doing the actual racing?

Have you considered my request to run Gr.1 with 10 laps advantage?
 
So, listen, Cold...I am so tempted to abandon all this stuff. This, onlne racing thing...I'm straight up not having fun.
What am I supposed to learn running all by myself on the track while everybody else is one million light years ahead doing the actual racing?

Have you considered my request to run Gr.1 with 10 laps advantage?
You already left the PSN chat for this league. I already assumed you quit. Even after that fun race with Miracle_grow1. Wait do mean from just this league or Gran Turismo 7 completely?

GT7 in my best description is entry level racing simulator. It's good if you're looking at trying your hands at what it's like to real race car driver. Without it being super hard-core with the physics. There's still a lot pleasantries built in. And a lot of what is missing. Is details in racing that even the general racing fans may not be aware of or fully understand. But Kaz intentional designs the Gran Turismo games to be an easy access racing simulator. It's also why they keep the costs down.

Which all that being said real racing is an experience driven sport. It takes a lot time and patience to learn and improve. Gran Turismo provides a lot tools to try to help lessen that learning curve. But the best advice I can give is to keep driving. It is exactly what real race car drivers do. You'll slowly improve over time.

That being said natural talent is also still a factor. You'll still improve overtime but, some are suited to for in better than others. And old friend of fastone371 and mine use to call the really good players aliens.

I've been playing Gran Turismo games since the first game in 1998. And I'm barely a C rated driver. So I also can not promise you will ever get to the point where you can challenge jdmking13 or Michel-QC_21. And their not even the best drivers in this game. Noir are they best drivers to race in this league. That would go to OCR_GUI_JOSA. He would be on average about 2 to 3 seconds faster than them. And he was very consistent and rarely made mistakes. And usually had the pace to make up for them anyways.

Also you'll find you take to some tracks better than others. Even real drivers have good and bad tracks. An example of bad track for me would be where we were for the Wednesday league Road Atlanta. Despite me putting great effort to learn the place. I struggle quite a bit with this race track.

Anyway you are welcome to keep racing in this league if you wish. I don't mind allowing newer drivers to learn as long as their not interruptive to drivers. But I also not going to any pull punches. It's your choice if you want to continue racing with us or not.

We have only 2 races left for the 2 Hours Endurance Series. I do recommend you stay in Gr.4 for the remaining of season if you wish to continue. You honestly did very well at Tokyo for your first race there in these cars. You best lap in race wasn't far off Miracle_grow1 best. And you improved quite a bit from your qualifying time. Let me know what you decide.
 
You already left the PSN chat for this league. I already assumed you quit. Even after that fun race with Miracle_grow1. Wait do mean from just this league or Gran Turismo 7 completely?

GT7 in my best description is entry level racing simulator. It's good if you're looking at trying your hands at what it's like to real race car driver. Without it being super hard-core with the physics. There's still a lot pleasantries built in. And a lot of what is missing. Is details in racing that even the general racing fans may not be aware of or fully understand. But Kaz intentional designs the Gran Turismo games to be an easy access racing simulator. It's also why they keep the costs down.

Which all that being said real racing is an experience driven sport. It takes a lot time and patience to learn and improve. Gran Turismo provides a lot tools to try to help lessen that learning curve. But the best advice I can give is to keep driving. It is exactly what real race car drivers do. You'll slowly improve over time.

That being said natural talent is also still a factor. You'll still improve overtime but, some are suited to for in better than others. And old friend of fastone371 and mine use to call the really good players aliens.

I've been playing Gran Turismo games since the first game in 1998. And I'm barely a C rated driver. So I also can not promise you will ever get to the point where you can challenge jdmking13 or Michel-QC_21. And their not even the best drivers in this game. Noir are they best drivers to race in this league. That would go to OCR_GUI_JOSA. He would be on average about 2 to 3 seconds faster than them. And he was very consistent and rarely made mistakes. And usually had the pace to make up for them anyways.

Also you'll find you take to some tracks better than others. Even real drivers have good and bad tracks. An example of bad track for me would be where we were for the Wednesday league Road Atlanta. Despite me putting great effort to learn the place. I struggle quite a bit with this race track.

Anyway you are welcome to keep racing in this league if you wish. I don't mind allowing newer drivers to learn as long as their not interruptive to drivers. But I also not going to any pull punches. It's your choice if you want to continue racing with us or not.

We have only 2 races left for the 2 Hours Endurance Series. I do recommend you stay in Gr.4 for the remaining of season if you wish to continue. You honestly did very well at Tokyo for your first race there in these cars. You best lap in race wasn't far off Miracle_grow1 best. And you improved quite a bit from your qualifying time. Let me know what you decide.
LeMans is a track I know very well from all the money grab races. We'll see how that goes (about the group, I dunno, I felt like suddenly I was in too many groups)
 
LeMans is a track I know very well from all the money grab races. We'll see how that goes (about the group, I dunno, I felt like suddenly I was in too many groups)
Le Mans is my favorite race track. Layout doesn't matter. The speed and history.

And yeah I get it. Can't be everywhere. I share my console with others in the house. So I be on everyday even if I wanted too. I'm fine with my league and the Wednesday night league. When Michel-QC_21 started his own. I made it clear I wouldn't be to attend regularly. Also I try to play other games too. When I have time. I'm a particularly big fan of the Fallout games and along with other shooters. And I like the Fallout TV series. One of the best game to TV intergenerations I've seen.

I also do own other consoles. Like the Switch 2. And yes I do play Mario Kart. Also have some older Playstation and Nintendo consoles. And low end PC. We don't buy Xbox because we favorite Playstation for the Gran Turismo series. And I feel the rest of their catalogs are too similar to be worth it.
 

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Void Arrives in France: Armed With an Umbrella and Delusions​

LE MANS, FRANCE - June 6, 2026

After a disastrous outing in Tokyo that ended with his racing career briefly flashing before his eyes, Void has arrived at Le Mans with renewed determination, cautious optimism, and absolutely no evidence that either is justified.

The French countryside welcomed the struggling driver with its usual charm, historic atmosphere, and the looming threat of torrential rain. Fortunately, Void came prepared. Not with sponsors, race-winning pace, or a realistic strategy, but with an umbrella.

A large one.

Sources close to the team report that he has spent most of the week studying weather forecasts, cloud formations, and occasionally the actual race track.

Despite remaining the only driver on the grid without a major sponsor, Void has somehow acquired Red Bull logos for his car. Legal experts have advised us not to ask further questions. The car will also feature branding from his own production company, Void//Media, proving that when no company wants to sponsor you, you can always sponsor yourself.

Financially questionable.

Spiritually admirable.

As for his personal life, Void has reportedly expressed hope that France may finally provide him with another important missing piece in his racing career: a beautiful French umbrella girl.

League officials have gently reminded him that this is not MotoGP.

Void has chosen to ignore this information.

"Never tell me the odds," he allegedly responded while staring dramatically into the distance.

Expectations remain modest heading into the event. Team management has indicated that simply surviving longer than he did in Tokyo would already constitute measurable progress.

A podium remains unlikely.

A sponsor remains elusive.

A girlfriend remains theoretical.

But for the first time in weeks, hope has returned to the garage.

Whether that hope survives the first rain shower remains to be seen.
 
Hey guys just 3 days out until our next race at Le Mans Full Course. The weather for the real race looks pretty boring from watching my weather app. So I'll just to take our chances with the question marks.

Straightaway speed and fuel efficiency are your main priorities at this race track. That being said with the chicanes. Drive off and braking becomes more important. And the more technically sections of the track can't fully be ignored. That being said the Gr.4 cars don't have enough power with BOP to worry about technical sections. I still recommend minimal downforce but, fine tuned for handling. I haven't setup a Gr.3 car with BOP for is track in a while. So I'm not fully sure what to advise for them. Probably low to minimal downforce depending on the cars strengths.

6/13/26, Race 13, 2 Hours of Le Mans
Race Details
Le Mans Full, Afternoon Start, Time Change x12, Lights No, Weather Change Random, Rain Maybe, Tires x5, Fuel x3, Fuel At Start 92%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 25 Mins GT Qualifying, Dawn Qualifying Start, Tires Required None, Corner Penalties Weak, Pit Line Penalty Yes
 
I have never driven Le Mans at night with rain...be prepared for a new rage quit 🫢
They usually start the real race at 3 or 4pm. Nighttime comes in early in. Though nighttime portion is short due to being held right before summer solstic. Sunrise is usually before the halfway mark.
 
I dont recall seeing many light posts through the track either. Aside from the main stand of course, I can probably remember like...one
Nope Le Mans does not have proper lighting exception pit area. Besides that there's only a few gas powered generator lights around the track. Which reminds me.
 
Oh a reminder the Le Mans circuit does not have proper lighting with exceptions of the pits and a few generator lights here and there. Make sure to check your headlight blubs or covers. Yellow for Gr.3 and white for Gr.4. The Le Mans circuit is one of the darkest tracks at night. I do allow the driving line ad. Which can be used to light the way at night if needed. There's plenty of straightaways to turn it on. Just be careful doing so around other cars.
 
Hey Cold...
I guess there's some things I dont quite understand yet.
I know BOP is enabled. That puts the cars in equal HP and weight, right?
However, tuning is allowed. But because of BOP buying enhancing parts would be throwing credits away, right?
How about transmission? Can I buy a full racing custom transmission and then change the gear ratios? Or BOP completely blocks transmission?

In other words, even with BOP we can tune suspension, lsd and aero...is that correct? So basically do not buy any parts but tune those 3 categories and leave transmission alone. Did I get that right?
 
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Hey Cold...
I guess there's some things I dont quite understand yet.
I know BOP is enabled. That puts the cars in equal HP and weight, right?
However, tuning is allowed. But because of BOP buying enhancing parts would be throwing credits away, right?
How about transmission? Can I buy a full racing custom transmission and then change the gear ratios? Or BOP completely blocks transmission?

In other words, even with BOP we can tune suspension, lsd and aero...is that correct? So basically do not buy any parts but tune those 3 categories and leave transmission alone. Did I get that right?
You can't add or change parts with BOP active with exception for tires. Everything that is ready adjustable when the car is stock. Is adjustable with BOP active. Unfortunately most cars don't come with adjustable transmissions.

Oh and by the way. As much as I'm a shamed of it took me to think it through. Your the only 4WD car in the league as of now. Your last who should be complaining about rain. Actually rain would benefit you.
 
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You can't add or change parts with BOP active with exception for tires. Everything that is ready adjustable when the car is stock. Is adjustable with BOP active. Unfortunately most cars don't come with adjustable transmissions.

Oh and by the way. As much as I'm a shamed of it took me to think it through. Your the only 4WD car in the league as of now. Your last who should be complaining about rain. Actually rain would benefit you.
Ok, so now I'm the favorite to win the race!
Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets.
 
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Hey guys reminder our next race at Le Mans Full Course is in less than 2 days. I will not be on tonight or tomorrow night. If you need anything. I do check both PSN and GT Planet regularly. Otherwise see you Saturday.
 
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Void Listed as “Questionable” Ahead of Le Mans Weekend

LE MANS, FRANCE - June 12, 2026

Concerns are growing within the paddock after reports emerged earlier today that driver Void may be physically unfit to compete in this weekend’s race at Le Mans.

According to several eyewitnesses, the incident began when Void was spotted near the pit lane attempting what can only be described as a highly suspicious effort to break into Max Verstappen’s Mercedes AMG race car, which happened to be parked inside one of the garages during pre-race preparations.

The motive remains unclear.

Early theories suggest frustration with his own Nissan GT-R, while others believe he simply wanted to “see what a fast car feels like.”

Security personnel quickly responded, triggering what witnesses described as “a completely unnecessary but surprisingly athletic escape attempt.”

During the pursuit, Void reportedly suffered an ankle injury, before disappearing into the surrounding forests while repeatedly shouting: "The Nissan sucks!"

Search efforts were immediately launched.

They have not been successful.

Team officials have confirmed that Void has since missed multiple scheduled simulator sessions, raising further concern about his readiness for race day.

However, in a development that has left team management deeply confused, his PlayStation Network account has reportedly remained active for several consecutive hours.

Sources confirm he appears to be playing Red Dead Redemption 2.

This discovery has done little to reassure team personnel.

Medical staff currently list Void as Questionable for the Le Mans event.

No official statement has been released by the driver himself.

Meanwhile, local French authorities are still investigating reports of a man in a racing suit limping through the woods while aggressively criticizing Japanese automotive engineering.

We will continue monitoring the situation as more updates become available.

At this time, Void’s participation remains uncertain.

His judgment, however, was already considered doubtful long before today’s events.
 
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Void Listed as “Questionable” Ahead of Le Mans Weekend

LE MANS, FRANCE - June 12, 2026

Concerns are growing within the paddock after reports emerged earlier today that driver Void may be physically unfit to compete in this weekend’s race at Le Mans.

According to several eyewitnesses, the incident began when Void was spotted near the pit lane attempting what can only be described as a highly suspicious effort to break into Max Verstappen’s Mercedes AMG race car, which happened to be parked inside one of the garages during pre-race preparations.

The motive remains unclear.

Early theories suggest frustration with his own Nissan GT-R, while others believe he simply wanted to “see what a fast car feels like.”

Security personnel quickly responded, triggering what witnesses described as “a completely unnecessary but surprisingly athletic escape attempt.”

During the pursuit, Void reportedly suffered an ankle injury, before disappearing into the surrounding forests while repeatedly shouting: "The Nissan sucks!"

Search efforts were immediately launched.

They have not been successful.

Team officials have confirmed that Void has since missed multiple scheduled simulator sessions, raising further concern about his readiness for race day.

However, in a development that has left team management deeply confused, his PlayStation Network account has reportedly remained active for several consecutive hours.

Sources confirm he appears to be playing Red Dead Redemption 2.

This discovery has done little to reassure team personnel.

Medical staff currently list Void as Questionable for the Le Mans event.

No official statement has been released by the driver himself.

Meanwhile, local French authorities are still investigating reports of a man in a racing suit limping through the woods while aggressively criticizing Japanese automotive engineering.

We will continue monitoring the situation as more updates become available.

At this time, Void’s participation remains uncertain.

His judgment, however, was already considered doubtful long before today’s events.
Why didn't Void's gal Rosey simply knock out the security staff rather then elude on foot? Void's life choices seem to be very suspect at this point in time, hopefully future decisions paint a better picture. Its all very perplexing.
 
Why didn't Void's gal Rosey simply knock out the security staff rather then elude on foot? Void's life choices seem to be very suspect at this point in time, hopefully future decisions paint a better picture. Its all very perplexing.
I dunno, it all has happened so suddenly. This endurance season was chaotic since the very first lap.

I have 2 theories:

Theory 1: Driver Performance Syndrome

Void has invested:
• countless hours of practice
• immaculate liveries
• unnecessarily dramatic press articles
• probably more time in Photo Mode than actual race preparation

And yet… The results remain inconsistent. This often leads to a well-documented motorsport condition known as: Acute Competitive Delusion Syndrome (yes, I just made that up).

Theory 2: Financial Pressure from Void//Media

Void//Media is currently operating deep in the red.
No sponsors.
No budget.
No financial return.

Every single video requires hours of editing, planning, production, and effort… only to receive roughly the same public attention as a two-hour documentary about paint drying.
That kind of pressure builds up.

And eventually…
Something snaps.
 
I dunno, it all has happened so suddenly. This endurance season was chaotic since the very first lap.

I have 2 theories:

Theory 1: Driver Performance Syndrome

Void has invested:
• countless hours of practice
• immaculate liveries
• unnecessarily dramatic press articles
• probably more time in Photo Mode than actual race preparation

And yet… The results remain inconsistent. This often leads to a well-documented motorsport condition known as: Acute Competitive Delusion Syndrome (yes, I just made that up).

Theory 2: Financial Pressure from Void//Media

Void//Media is currently operating deep in the red.
No sponsors.
No budget.
No financial return.

Every single video requires hours of editing, planning, production, and effort… only to receive roughly the same public attention as a two-hour documentary about paint drying.
That kind of pressure builds up.

And eventually…
Something snaps.
Hey not all races gold. Even in real life. Part of the challenge this year is to keep consistent throughout the races. The Longer the races go. The more likely people are to make mistakes as they get more tired out.
 
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