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Welcome to No Grip Society Racing League.

This is a brand new Gran Turismo 7 racing community built for clean competition, good battles, smart chaos, and the occasional terrible decision into Turn 1.

You can send me a friend request on PS5 if you want to sign up @ Void_Chevalier


What we’re about:

♦ Weekly organized racing events
♦ Competitive but respectful driving
♦ Drivers of all skill levels who want to improve and race fair
♦ Good banter, zero nonsense

What we expect:

♦ Respect other drivers
♦ Race clean and leave space when it matters
♦ No toxic behavior, drama, or rage meltdowns
♦ Be on time when you sign up for events
♦ Remember this is supposed to be fun, even when it hurts

♦ One race night per week, on Thursdays.
♦ 25 weeks total, including 3 special events and weekly breaks between races (18 championship races)
♦ Each race night consists of one 30-minute race
♦ Grid order based on Practice Session results
♦ 2-compound rule in effect. Drivers must use at least 2 different compounds per race, ignoring this rule will result in disqualification
♦ Gr.2 GT500 cars, Stock (do not buy or install anything on them aside from tires)

ELIGIBLE CARS LIST
Honda NSX CONCEPT-GT '16
Lexus RC F GT500 '16
Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500 '16
For any of the three '08 cars, purchase and install a turbo charger, then making use of the ECU bring down the HP to 600ish. Still, they seem to be 1 to 3 seconds per lap slower than the '16 versions, so use at your own risk.
Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM '19* (DLC car)
♦ Drivers are expected to remain with the car they selected at the start of the championship for the entire season.
♦ However, each driver is granted one (1) free permanent car change during the championship.
♦ The request must be submitted to the League Administration before the start of a race week, never between qualy and race.
♦ Once approved, the new car becomes the driver's permanent entry for the remainder of the season.
♦ Any further car change requests will not be permitted under normal circumstances.
♦ Only in exceptional cases, and at the sole discretion of the League Stewards, may a second car change be approved. If such a request is granted, the driver will receive a 25-point championship penalty in addition to any other conditions imposed by the Stewards.
♦ The Stewards' decision on all car change requests is final.
♦ Lobby opens at 10 p.m. ET
♦ 10 minutes practice (qualy)
♦ Race starts immediately after practice, at 10:10 p.m. ET
♦ Fuel Consumption: 4x
♦ Refueling Speed: 8L/s
♦ Tire Wear: 8x
♦ Weather Selection Method and change speed: Random per event (dynamic weather)
♦ Tune up allowed (Except transmission wich must remain "Normal")
♦ TCS, Racing Line, Auto Drive, Countersteering Assist: Off
♦ Start Type: Grid
♦ Boost: None
♦ Slipstream: Real
♦ Visible Damage: On
♦ Mechanical Damage: Heavy
♦ Engine Swap: Prohibited
♦ Shortcut Penalty: Strong
♦ Wall Caollision Penalty: Off
♦ Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collision: Off
♦ Car Collision Penalty: Off (Steward's discretion)
♦ Pit Lane Line-Cutting Penalty: On
♦ Ghosting During Race: Off
♦ Flag Rules: On
♦ Max HP: 605
♦ Minimum Weight: 2425 lbs
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+1 Point to fastest lap
+1 Point to Pole
DNF = 1 Point
CEO & Race Director - Void
  • League Management
  • Championship Calendar
  • Sporting Regulations
  • Lobby Host
  • Race Control
  • Championship Standings
  • Race Replay Management
  • Video Production
  • Social Media
  • Branding & Graphic Design
  • Communications
COMMISIONER OF SPECIAL EVENTS - Michel
  • Special events
CHIEF STEWARD - Vacant
  • Review on-track incidents.
  • Enforce the Sporting Regulations.
  • Issue penalties and disciplinary decisions.
ASSISTANT STEWARD - Vacant
  • Assist the Chief Steward with incident reviews.
  • Take over when/if the Chief Steward is involved in an incident.
  • Review appeals submitted by drivers.
  • Provide a second opinion whenever necessary.
REPLAY UPLOADER - Vacant
  • Save and share race replay in case Void forgets. And he always does.
 
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CAR LIVERY GUIDELINES
I'm trying to give this league an identity and personality of its own, so please follow these guidelines when creating your liveries.

Livery guidelines:

REAR WING SIDES & NUMBER PLATE: No Grip Society logo (wing) and number plate provided (VOID//MEDIA and NGS logos can be found by searching for the tags #ngs). For the numbers, search for decals "imsa number" and use the IMSA Arial found there -credit and thanks to its creator- color must be black.

TIRE COVERS: Must be Dunlop.

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The intended championship calendar is supposed to span from February to August, including 2 weeks breaks between continental moves and special events which will be the way to do it from 2027 onwards, God willing.
However, since we are starting so late in the year, the 2026 season will make use of some of its weeks off to schedule events, otherwise the league's 2 final races would be on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. And while I don't celebrate and you will catch me those days playing videogames, to respect those who do, we'll kinda rush things on.

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Probably won't be able to attend regularly. But what are tire restrictions?

Livery restrictions are a too restrictive for my taste. Especially being who enjoys running replicas of real liveries.
 
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Not only are we looking for drivers of any skill level, we are also looking to fill out 2 crucial positions: Chief Steward and Assistant Steward. As league owner and director, I should not be involved in steward's decisions. DM me if you're interested.

Oh, and probably the most important position: Replay Uploader. 99% of the time I forget to save the race replays...like for tonight's inaugural race. I'm a moron.
 
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The Birth of Something Special

By Randy "Full Throttle" Walker | International Motorsport Journal

Every great championship starts somewhere. Some begin with sold out grandstands, millions of viewers, and twenty-four cars fighting for victory. Others begin with three people who share a passion for racing and believe in something worth building.

Today was one of those days.

The inaugural race of the No Grip Society World Touring Championship took place at the legendary Autódromo de Interlagos in Brazil, marking the beginning of what many hope will someday become one of the premier Gran Turismo 7 championships. Was it a massive event? Not even close. Was it important? Absolutely.

Michel Leaves No Doubt

If anyone had questions about who the benchmark would be heading into the season, Michel answered every single one of them. Pole Position. Fastest Lap. Race Victory. A flawless performance from lights out to the checkered flag.

While the race itself lacked the wheel-to-wheel action expected from a larger field, Michel's pace never gave anyone the opportunity to challenge him. Simply put, everyone else was racing for second.

Chaos Behind the Champion

The battle behind Michel was considerably less elegant.

Void attempted what can only be described as "creative strategy." Unfortunately, creativity and competence are not always the same thing. A questionable tire strategy, multiple excursions into the Brazilian grass, and fuel calculations that apparently came from a cereal box turned what should have been a straightforward afternoon into an exercise in survival.

And yet, Void somehow managed to lead several laps. For historical accuracy, however, it should be noted that Michel and Rossi happened to be in the pit lane during most of that time.

History will also remember that Void claimed a podium on opening day. Although what exactly is the achievement in finishing third... out of three competitors?

Driver Reactions

🏆 Michel:
"Fun race. Interlagos is a technical circuit, best to trail brake here. So many drivers tend to overdrive the cars here."

Short. Professional. Exactly what you'd expect from the man who swept the entire opening weekend.

🥈 Rossi:
"Great race! I got caught out starting on softs then didn't pay attention to my fuel."

Immediately after delivering the interview, Rossi stormed out of the room to go play soccer.
Priorities.

🥉 Void:
"Everything that could go wrong today, went wrong. I thought I would outsmart the competition. But I'm a moron! The worst strategy ever, I will have to fire my race engineer and stratetigists. Sure, I led a few laps but that doesn't even count if everyone else is in the pits."

Void then walked out of the media room visibly frustrated before yelling one final statement:

"Soft tires are a$$!"

No further questions were asked.

New Appointment

Away from the racing action, No Grip Society founder, Void, officially announced that Michel has joined the league staff as the new Commissioner of Special Events. His role will be to design and oversee the championship's special events throughout the season, adding another layer of creativity and unpredictability to an already ambitious calendar. A solid addition to the organization.

Still One Huge Problem...

There is, however, one rather embarrassing issue.

There is no race broadcast.

Because, once again, Void forgot to save the replay.

As a result, there are no cinematic highlights, no replay footage, no dramatic overtakes, and no post-race montage from the championship's historic opening round.

Very professional...

With that in mind, No Grip Society is officially looking for volunteers willing to join the organization as replay uploaders, stweards and other staff positions that need to be filled. There is no salary, no prize money, and certainly no glamorous benefits. The only reward is the satisfaction of helping build what everyone involved hopes will one day become one of sim racing's most respected communities... and perhaps making sure Void never forgets to save another replay again.

Because someone clearly has to.

The grid was small.

The mistakes were many.

The ambitions are enormous.

One day, people may look back at this race and laugh at how modest the beginning was.

But every great story needs a first chapter.

And today... No Grip Society wrote its first.
 
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MICHEL DOES MICHEL THINGS AGAIN

Rossi Grabs Pole and Fastest Lap, but the Championship Leader Remains Untouchable at Road Atlanta

By Randy "Full Throttle" Walker | International Motorsport Journal

BRASELTON, GEORGIA. If anyone was hoping Round 2 of the No Grip Society World Touring Championship would finally expose a weakness in Michel's armor, they'll have to keep waiting.

The championship leader delivered yet another flawless performance at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, claiming his second consecutive victory and reinforcing what is quickly becoming an uncomfortable reality for the rest of the field: Michel is simply operating on another level.

Rossi did everything he possibly could to minimize the damage. He secured pole position, set the fastest lap of the race, and even managed to pressure Michel during the opening stages. Those bonus points allowed Rossi to claw back two valuable championship points.

Unfortunately for everyone else, Michel eventually did what the paddock has started calling simply "Michel things."

Once the pressure subsided, he disappeared into the distance, crossing the finish line a staggering 14 seconds ahead of Rossi.

A Three-Wide Start Nobody Will Forget

If the finish became predictable, the opening lap certainly wasn't.

As the field charged toward Turn 1, Michel, Rossi and Void somehow squeezed into the braking zone three-wide, producing the most spectacular start seen in No Grip Society this season.

What happened next made even less sense.

Through an almost impossible sequence of events, Void emerged from Turn 2 leading the race.

For one glorious lap, the underdog found himself ahead of the championship favorites.

It lasted exactly as long as it takes for racing to remind everyone that hope can be a dangerous thing.


Void Does... Void Things

After completing the opening lap in the lead, disaster struck almost immediately.

Void lost control in dramatic fashion and slammed head-on into the wall with enormous force, suffering heavy damage that forced an unscheduled pit stop after only two laps.

It was a crushing blow in what could have become the story of the race.

Still, credit where it's due.

After repairs, Void mounted an impressive recovery drive and managed to catch and overtake the mysterious Gabba Gabba on track, producing what turned out to be the only genuine on-track battle for position all afternoon.


The Mystery of the Black Nissan

The biggest surprise before the green flag wasn't on the timing screens.

It was sitting on the grid.

A completely black Nissan GT-R GT500, carrying no sponsors, no decals, no identifiable markings, appeared with a driver listed only as Gabba Gabba.

No explanation.
No announcement.
No interviews.

Just a black GT-R and a driver who quietly joined qualifying before lining up with the regular championship contenders.

For several laps, Gabba Gabba proved remarkably competitive, engaging Void in a spirited fight for third place and offering the closest racing of the event. Then, just as mysteriously as he had appeared, the black Nissan was retired midway through the race.

Mechanical issue? Private test? Secret factory program?
No one knows.

The paddock was left with more questions than answers.

Another Bronze That Feels Hollow

Gabba Gabba's retirement handed Void another podium finish.
On paper, it was another third place.
In reality, it was third out of three classified championship drivers.
A bronze medal, yes.
One that felt strangely empty.
No champagne-soaked celebration.
No breakthrough moment.
Just another reminder that while Michel and Rossi continue fighting for victories, the gap behind them remains significant.

Championship Picture

Two rounds.
Two victories.
Michel continues to look almost untouchable.

Rossi deserves credit for extracting every available point with pole position and fastest lap, but bonus points alone won't stop a driver who keeps winning on Thursdays.

As for the rest of the grid, the question isn't whether Michel can be beaten.

It's who will finally figure out how.
 
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Dear @VoidChevalier ,

you have put a lot of work and love into this and so I am sad that this might be the end of an ambitious project. I would have loved to read more of your race reports and like to say to you that I enjoyed the racing with you so far. See ya...

Goreslow
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Thank you, I appreciate your kind words my friend!
Yeah...Maybe it was too ambitious and that was the problem. But it lasted 2 more races than I had anticipated.
I'll probably rebrand and rebuild it under a new format, shorter and simpler and see how that goes...but honestly, I don't have a lot of hope.
 
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No Grip Society Is Dead. Somewhere in Sardegna, Something Else Might Be Alive.

By Randy "Full Throttle" Walker | International Motorsport Journal

Well... that's it.

No dramatic finale. No farewell race. No championship decider under floodlights. No emotional speeches about "the memories we made along the way." Just another ambitious sim racing league quietly disappearing into the same graveyard where hundreds of projects have gone to collect dust.

No Grip Society is officially dead.

The immediate cause of death appears painfully simple. Michel and Rossi walked away, leaving the project without enough committed drivers to justify its existence. But blaming two departures alone would be too convenient. The truth is probably less flattering. Maybe the calendar was too long. Maybe the format asked too much. Maybe organizing a championship from scratch is harder than people realize, especially when your potential grid is smaller than the average family dinner.

Whatever the reason, the lights went out.

Ironically, just days after the collapse, Void was spotted hundreds of kilometers away in Sardegna, Italy. Before anyone starts connecting dots that don't exist, no, he wasn't there visiting one of his most well-known lifelong crushes, Carola Bagnaia, no matter how entertaining that headline would've been. Witnesses instead reported seeing him spending long hours circulating the Sardegna Road Track behind the wheel of a Nissan GT-R GT500, disappearing into the pits over and over again while mechanics continuously adjusted the car between stints. Different setups, different configurations, endless laps. Whatever they were testing, they weren't doing it for sightseeing.

After the final run, we approached his race engineer hoping to understand the purpose behind the unusually extensive private test program. The response was as brief as it was unhelpful.

"I can't reveal anything right now. But what we tested... honestly, it looks like it might've been a complete waste of time. The data doesn't make much sense."

Not exactly the confidence-inspiring statement you'd expect after an entire day of burning fuel in the Italian countryside.

The team reportedly intends to continue its closed-door testing throughout the week among Sardegna's windmills, chasing whatever elusive answer they're looking for. Whether they're developing a new competition format, experimenting with technical regulations, or simply trying to prove that spreadsheets can, in fact, cause psychological damage remains anyone's guess.

We attempted one final question before Void disappeared into the paddock.

"Can we expect a No Grip Society revival?"

He didn't even slow down.

"No. That project is already dead."

Short. Cold. Final.

And with that, the door appears firmly shut.

For now, there is nothing left to report. We wait, like everyone else, for an official announcement from Void and those around him, if one ever comes. Perhaps Sardegna will ultimately produce nothing more than a folder full of meaningless telemetry and a few worn-out racing tires. Or perhaps the silence is simply the calm before something entirely different emerges.

Until then, this is where our story ends.

From all of us at International Motorsport Journal, thank you for reading and for following a project that, however briefly, dared to dream a little bigger than most.

Whether this is goodbye... or merely the end of one chapter, only time will tell.
 

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