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Cold Warrior
First of all I'm still a competitor. And second as I stated I don't really know for sure. I did not try any car with engine swap. So my choice for Special Stage Route X might not be the best choice either. And I'm still undecided for both race 1 and 3.

Your always bragging about having multiples for each car and more credits than you know what to do with. Sounds like you some have work to do.
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If you think it's bragging, so be it. I just find it odd that you don't, I think you play more than me yet I have managed to acquire 800 or 900 cars and usually keep my bank account between 90 and 100 million. My biggest problem is lack of time to try all of the different combos. I am not at all up on what are the best or fastest cars in the game, especially when it comes to a small group of select cars. Maybe we also test different, I don't consider running less than 20 laps with a combo a proper test, there's a lot to learn about car and track combos when you spend time lapping.
 
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11/8/25, Week 6 Corvette Present & Future

11/8, Week 6, Race 1, Corvette C8 Race 3
Race Details
Daytona Tri-Oval, 40 Laps, 100 Miles (160.9 km), Afternoon Start, Time Change x3, Night Driving Maybe, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Rolling Start, BOP Yes, Tuning No, Tires x2 Fuel x3, Fuel At Start 97%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, Qualifying 7 laps Sprint Race, Tires Allowed RH, Corner Penalties None, Pit Line Penalty No, Traction Control Yes

Strictly Stock Race: You may not do anything to this car. That changes it's Performance Points Rating (PP) besides changing tires.

Qualifying Sprint Race: Grid decided by Gran Turismo.

11/8, Week 6, Race 2, Corvette CX Concept
Race Details
Blue Moon Bay Oval, 50 Laps, 99.5 Miles (160.1 km), Late Morning Start, Time Change x3, Night Driving No, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Rolling Start, BOP No, Tuning Yes, Tires x1 Fuel x1, Fuel At Start 98%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 10 Mins GT Group Qualifying, Tires Allowed RH, Corner Penalties None, Pit Line Penalty No, Traction Control Yes

11/8, Week 6, Race 3, Corvette CX.R VGT Concept
Race Details
Le Mans, 8 Laps, 67.7 Miles (109 km), Late Morning Start, Time Change x3, Night Driving No, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Rolling Start, BOP No, Tuning Yes, Tires x3 Fuel x2, Fuel At Start 92%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 10 Mins GT Group Qualifying, Tires Allowed All Racing Tires, Corner Penalties Weak, Pit Line Penalty Yes, Traction Control Yes
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Would that be LeMans with chicane or LeMans without chicane???
 
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If you think it's bragging, so be it. I just find it odd that you don't, I think you play more than me yet I have managed to acquire 800 or 900 cars and usually keep my bank account between 90 and 100 million. My biggest problem is lack of time to try all of the different combos. I am not at all up on what are the best or fastest cars in the game, especially when it comes to a small group of select cars. Maybe we also test different, I don't consider running less than 20 laps with a combo a proper test, there's a lot to learn about car and track combos when you spend time lapping.
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I'm not on every day because I share the console with people in the household. When I'm on GT7. I spend more time than I like to admit testing for new ideas for the league. Along with that I'm very much burned out all the high paying offline races. I also race in a more casual Wednesday night league. It's really nice not having to do all the paperwork afterwards. And then there's other games besides GT7 I do play when I manage to find the time to do so. Currently I only 1 new car left to buy. Then it's only down to high priced Legends Dealer cars. Until they the 8 more cars in December.
 
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Would that be LeMans with chicane or LeMans without chicane???
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Darn I made a lot of mistakes with Week 6. It's like I don't to make my life easier. This will be at the full course layout or with the chicanes. Then interesting characteristics of this car should make the race fun.
 
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Cold Warrior
Darn I made a lot of mistakes with Week 6. It's like I don't to make my life easier. This will be at the full course layout or with the chicanes. Then interesting characteristics of this car should make the race fun.
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I don't know that I found any "interesting charateristics" with this car other than it is not very fast without when the overtake battery runs dry. I suppose I should have tried a pit stop with it. Doesn't seem like tire and fuel life are very well matched.
 
fastone371
I don't know that I found any "interesting charateristics" with this car other than it is not very fast without when the overtake battery runs dry. I suppose I should have tried a pit stop with it. Doesn't seem like tire and fuel life are very well matched.
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How the battery reactivates is the interesting. It creates very unique experience in traffic. Or at least I thought it was when testing it. Yeah probably not trying to balance out all the tire compounds is not easy by any means.
 
Have made some last minute changes. First added notice to Week 6 Race 1. The apron may not be used the part of the race track. Do not make passes or force others to the left of the double yellow lines. Treat it as a wall when not entering or exiting the pits. You don't want to find out what happens if a car stuck down there entering the turns.

The other change is to Week 6 Race 3. I have increased the fuel from x2 to x4. After running a practice race. I learned that Gran Turismo had apparently made so drastic changes to how the Corvette CX.R VGT operates last update. Which I apparently either missed or assumed it wouldn't be as drastic as it is. Anyways the changes significantly increased the cars fuel range. The new setting should require at least 1 fuel stop now. This just as much a penalty for me as I won't be on Thursday or Friday. Sorry! Huh anything else.

11/8/25, Week 6 Corvette Present & Future

11/8, Week 6, Race 1, Corvette C8 Race 3
Race Details
Daytona Tri-Oval, 40 Laps, 100 Miles (160.9 km), Afternoon Start, Time Change x3, Night Driving Maybe, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Rolling Start, BOP Yes, Tuning No, Tires x2 Fuel x3, Fuel At Start 97%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, Qualifying 7 laps Sprint Race, Tires Allowed RH, Corner Penalties None, Pit Line Penalty No, Traction Control Yes

Strictly Stock Race: You may not do anything to this car. That changes it's Performance Points Rating (PP) besides changing tires.

Qualifying Sprint Race: Grid decided by Gran Turismo.

Notice: Drivers may not pass to the left of the double yellow line. Also Drivers may not force other drivers to left of the double yellow lines.

11/8, Week 6, Race 2, Corvette CX Concept
Race Details
Blue Moon Bay Oval, 50 Laps, 99.5 Miles (160.1 km), Late Morning Start, Time Change x3, Night Driving No, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Rolling Start, BOP No, Tuning Yes, Tires x1 Fuel x1, Fuel At Start 98%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 10 Mins GT Group Qualifying, Tires Allowed RH, Corner Penalties None, Pit Line Penalty No, Traction Control Yes

11/8, Week 6, Race 3, Corvette CX.R VGT Concept
Race Details
Le Mans Full Course, 8 Laps, 67.7 Miles (109 km), Late Morning Start, Time Change x3, Night Driving No, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Rolling Start, BOP No, Tuning Yes, Tires x3 Fuel x4, Fuel At Start 92%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 10 Mins GT Group Qualifying, Tires Allowed All Racing Tires, Corner Penalties Weak, Pit Line Penalty Yes, Traction Control Yes
 
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Just 1 day left until the Corvette Festival Week 6 Corvette Present and Future. Another look at the C8. Along with a look into a possible future with newly released Corvette Concepts. Also by average speed this our fastest week of Corvette Festival. All three main races require pitting now. Also warning Gran Turismo doesn't provide fuel mapping hub for electric cars. You will have to monitor battery life for race 2 yourself. So it's old school and yes I see the irony. I ran out in a practice race Wednesday. Anyways see you tomorrow night.
 
Cold Warrior
Just 1 day left until the Corvette Festival Week 6 Corvette Present and Future. Another look at the C8. Along with a look into a possible future with newly released Corvette Concepts. Also by average speed this our fastest week of Corvette Festival. All three main races require pitting now. Also warning Gran Turismo doesn't provide fuel mapping hub for electric cars. You will have to monitor battery life for race 2 yourself. So it's old school and yes I see the irony. I ran out in a practice race Wednesday. Anyways see you tomorrow night.
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I have a feeling that I am missing something that going to cost me big with these goofy electric cars.
 
fastone371
I have a feeling that I am missing something that going to cost me big with these goofy electric cars.
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Someone is going to run out of fuel race 2 Corvette CX Concept at the Blue Moon Oval. A lot of players are spoiled fuel mapping hub. I honestly wish I could turn it off myself for historical events and other cars that wouldn't fuel mapping

I don't fully hate electric cars like most people seem too. They have great potential. My problem them right now is the US infrastructure is not ready for electric cars. I live in the 3rd most populated city in Pennsylvania and I think we have only 3 charging stations in the area. Until charging stations become much more common and are made universal. We're not ready for them. People are going try going on road trips. And get stranded rural areas.

I'm upset about everything becoming crossovers. A future where every car looks the same is much scarier to me.

I do really like hybrids. Figuring out that we can combine both engines to increase power and efficiency is genuine. And the different boost styles systems gives them their own unique character.
 
Saturday Night Endurance League Race Night! Week 6 Present and Future of the Corvette Festival!

Race 1 features the 3rd stock one-make for the C8 on Racing Hards at the Daytona Oval. A race of strategy, slipstreaming (drafting), efficiency, and speed. The gear ratios and handling work will for Nascar style super speedway racing. I do recommend manual shifting. Incase high winds in slipstream push you into 7th gear. Winner of the 7 laps qualifying race will get the Pole Bonus. And don't pass or force others below the double yellow lines.

Race 2 is CX Concept on Racing Hards at the Blue Moon Oval. This one will feel more like an IndyCar oval race Nascar. Speeds are insane fast. Watch your battery charge. No help from the hub for this race. Tuning is allowed. Though there's not much you can touch. I do recommend adding the Brake Balance controller upgrade to give yourself some kind of handling adjustment.

Race 3 is CX.R VGT with racing tire allowed at the Le Mans Full Course. The perfect prestigious showcase of new automotive engineering. This one is rain or shine. Make to have wets available. Tuning is allowed though there not much you do to this car. Brake Balance controller already equipped.
 
11/8/25, Week 6 Corvette Present & Future

11/8, Week 6, Race 1, Corvette C8 Race 3
Race Details
Daytona Tri-Oval, 40 Laps, 100 Miles (160.9 km), Afternoon Start, Time Change x3, Night Driving Maybe, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Rolling Start, BOP Yes, Tuning No, Tires x2 Fuel x3, Fuel At Start 97%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, Qualifying 7 laps Sprint Race, Tires Allowed RH, Corner Penalties None, Pit Line Penalty No, Traction Control Yes

Strictly Stock Race: You may not do anything to this car. That changes it's Performance Points Rating (PP) besides changing tires.

Qualifying Sprint Race: Grid decided by Gran Turismo.

Notice: Drivers may not pass to the left of the double yellow line. Also Drivers may not force other drivers to left of the double yellow lines.

11/8, Week 6, Race 2, Corvette CX Concept
Race Details
Blue Moon Bay Oval, 50 Laps, 99.5 Miles (160.1 km), Late Morning Start, Time Change x3, Night Driving No, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Rolling Start, BOP No, Tuning Yes, Tires x1 Fuel x1, Fuel At Start 98%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 10 Mins GT Group Qualifying, Tires Allowed RH, Corner Penalties None, Pit Line Penalty No, Traction Control Yes

Notice: You can add a Brake Balance Controller to this car.

Warning: Fuel Mapping hub not available for electrics

11/8, Week 6, Race 3, Corvette CX.R VGT Concept
Race Details
Le Mans Full Course, 8 Laps, 67.7 Miles (109 km), Late Morning Start, Time Change x3, Night Driving No, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Rolling Start, BOP No, Tuning Yes, Tires x3 Fuel x4, Fuel At Start 92%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 10 Mins GT Group Qualifying, Tires Allowed All Racing Tires, Corner Penalties Weak, Pit Line Penalty Yes, Traction Control Yes
 
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Lobby Schedule

Lobby Open
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 7:00pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 4:00pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 11:00pm Sat
GMT w/ US Standard Time 12:00am Sun

Qualifying / Race 1
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 7:45pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 4:45pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 11:45pm Sat
GMT w/ US Standard Time 12:45am Sun

Qualifying / Race 2
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 9:02pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 6:02pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 1:02am Sun
GMT w/ US Standard Time 2:02am Sun

Qualifying / Race 3
EDT UTC-4 / EST UTC-5 10:19pm Sat
PDT UTC-7 / PST UTC-8 7:19pm Sat
GMT w/ US Daylight Savings 2:19am Sun
GMT w/ US Standard Time 3:19am Sun

Note 1: There will about a 30 minutes practice before both races 2 and 3 each week.

Note 2: Do to time restrains. Races will start immediately after qualifying. Without going back to practice mode.
 
Week 6 Present and Future
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Race 1 Results

Pole Award: TheColdWarriors
Race Winner: TheColdWarriors
Fastest Lap: TheColdWarriors

Never thought I would get a swap. Let alone a race win.

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Race 2 Results

Pole Award: Fastone371
Race Winner: Michel-QC_21
Fastest Lap: Michel-QC_21

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Race 3 Results

Pole Award: Michel-QC_21
Race Winner: notarjy
Fastest Lap: fastone371


Points Standings
Position / Player PSN ID / Score / Best Finish / Numbers of Races Scored 18
Current as of 11/9/25

1st. Michel-QC_21, 203 pts, 8 Wins, 14 Races
2nd. jdmking13, 157 pts, 7 Wins, 12 Races
3rd. notarjy, 109 pts, 2 Wins, 14 Races
4th. fastone371, 100 pts, 2nd, 14 Races
5th. TheColdWarriors, 88 pts, 3rd, 14 Races
6th. DusanMandic9, 42 pts, 2nd, 8 Races
7th. ZFS_Miracle_grow, 35 pts, 4th, 14 Races
8th. OldManPip72, 34 pts, 2nd, 5 Races
9th. rooster_454, 20 pts, 2nd, 4 Races
10th. MrMidn7ght, 15 pts, 4th, 3 Races
11th. Ouis1012, 15 pts, 3rd, 3 Races
12th. OCR_BOOST, 12 pts, 2nd, 1 Race
13th. steve960, 12 pts, 6th, 6 Races
14th. crabby_grognard, 3 pts, 7th, 2 Races
15th. x_PuFFsTuFF_x, 1 pt, Last, 1 Race

All drivers who are at the 14 race score cap and can only earn more points by beating previous scores. Can only earn the amount of points they beat the old score.


11/15/25, Week 7 Corvette Open

11/15, Week 7, Race 1, Corvette Open Streets Reverse
Race Details
Willow Springs Streets Of Willow Springs Reverse, 30 Minutes Timed Race, Early Morning Start, Time Change x5, Night Driving No, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Grid Start, BOP No, Tuning Special Restrictions, Tires x5, Fuel x5, Fuel At Start 98%, Pit Stop Nearly Unlimited, 10 Mins GT Group Qualifying, Tires Allowed All Racing Tires, Corner Penalties Weak, Pit Line Penalty Yes, Traction Control Yes

Tuning Restrictions: Must be a Corvette, Road And Racing Corvettes Allowed, No CX Concept or CX.R VGT, Must have a Corvette Engine, Anything else goes.

11/15, Week 7, Race 2, Corvette Open SSRX
Race Details
Special Stage Route X, 8 Laps Race, 150.5 Miles (242.3 km), Early Morning Start, Time Change x5, Night Driving No, Weather Change Random, Rain Maybe, Grid Start, BOP No, Tuning Nearly Unlimited, Tires x1 Fuel x1, Fuel At Start 81%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, Qualifying 1 lap Sprint Race, Tires Allowed All Racing, Corner Penalties None, Pit Line Penalty No, Traction Control Yes

Tuning Restrictions: Must be a Corvette, Road And Racing Corvettes Allowed, No CX Concept or CX.R VGT, Must have a Corvette Engine, Anything else goes. All Races

Qualifying Sprint Race: Grid decided by Gran Turismo, May not change car after qualifying, Race 2 Only

11/15, Week 7, Race 3, Corvette Open Grand Valley Highway
Race Details
Grand Valley Highway 1, 30 Minutes Timed Race, Afternoon Start, Time Change x5, Night Driving Maybe, Weather Change Random, Rain No, Grid Start, BOP No, Tuning Nearly Unlimited, Tires x5, Fuel x5, Fuel At Start 96%, Pit Stop Needed Yes, 10 Mins GT Group Qualifying, Tires Allowed All Racing Tires, Corner Penalties Weak, Pit Line Penalty Yes, Traction Control Yes

Tuning Restrictions: Must be a Corvette, Road And Racing Corvettes Allowed, No CX Concept or CX.R VGT, Must have a Corvette Engine, Anything else goes.
 
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Special Stage Route X Test Lobby Open! I will try to open again for the other 2 races either Tuesday or Thursday. Lobby will be open until about 10pm Eastern.
 
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Test lobby closed. Sorry if you miss it. The only other attendee drove away with exclusive gift. Pun was intended.
 
Hey guys it sounds like the Spec 3 update and DLC will released a lot sooner into December than I thought. This puts Porsche 962C One-Make Nurburgring Special in weird spot. I intend for this race to be last race before the update. I would have move it up to either Nov 22nd or 29th to do that. It can become our 1st race after the update. I will likely move it back to December 13th then to give everyone more time to adjust. What is everyone else's thoughts on this?
 
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Hey guys it sounds like the Spec 3 update and DLC will released a lot sooner into December than I thought. This puts Porsche 962C One-Make Nurburgring Special in weird spot. I intend for this race to be last race before the update. I would have move it up to either Nov 22nd or 29th to do that. It can become our 1st race after the update. I will likely move it back to December 13th then to give everyone more time to adjust. What is everyone else's thoughts on this?
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Makes no difference to me
 
For me, it would be less likely that I can make a race on the 29th (Thanksgiving weekend) or 13th weekend (Father's birthday) but not impossible, as I don't actually have plans for those nights made yet. As I said in PSN chat do whatever you need to do for scheduling and I will work around it.
 
I alright as of now I plan opening a testing lobby tonight as of Thursday November 13th. This will be the Corvette Festival Week 7 Corvette Open races 1 and 3. Race 1 will be at Willow Springs The Streets Of Willow Springs Reverse or Counterclockwise. Race 3 will be at Grand Valley Highway 1 Forward layout. I should be able to open at the usual 7pm EST. I should be able to be open until 11pm and will try change tracks over about half way. This will be testing only. I have no intentions of holding a test race with the regulations for Saturday.
 
I built my car for this weekend, I figured one car for all three races since I don't really have an idea for what will be competitive, so instead I just built the car I wanted to haha. I have done my own testing for pit strategies but will try and join your test lobby tonight to get more practice. Honestly 8 laps of special stage X puts me to sleep a little and finds me looking for a cruise control button haha, so I'm ok that wont be on the menu tonight.
 
notarjy
I built my car for this weekend, I figured one car for all three races since I don't really have an idea for what will be competitive, so instead I just built the car I wanted to haha. I have done my own testing for pit strategies but will try and join your test lobby tonight to get more practice. Honestly 8 laps of special stage X puts me to sleep a little and finds me looking for a cruise control button haha, so I'm ok that wont be on the menu tonight.
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Week 7 is intended to be a tuning challenge. I intentionally designed so the same car can't win all 3 races. The race at The Streets Of Willow Springs Reverse tests traction and handling with big horsepower. The race at Special Stage Route X a test of top speed and fuel efficiency. Simply throwing a supercharger on the Gr.3 will not win this race. And Grand Valley Highway 1 requires a little bit everything.
 

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