On-line racing is a way for Gran Turismo enthusiasts to come together and race one another in a friendly competitive environment.
What do I need to participate in a On-line Race?
You only need your PS2, memory card, and your GT game. However, I would suggest that you have all arcade tracks and cars unlocked. You may also want to download the MK Program v38. This program along with a Xport will enable you to put any car in your garage that you may need for a race.
Do you actually play online?
No. We don't play in real time just yet. Gotta wait for GT4 to do that. But what is done is that you race the given race and write down your time and post it on the web for others to see and try to beat.
Who organizes on-line races?
Anybody can!
Usually a member has thought up of an event or single race. They will start an "interest check" to see who wants to join and then when a sufficient amount of racers has entered, the "host" will start a thread for the event.
Here is an example - Mr. P's - A.R.C
What kind of online races are there?
There are many kinds. Some are done in a series of races, both long race series which are for competitions consisting of 7 or more individual races and short race series which is for competitions consisting of 2-6 individual races.
Others are one race or an ongoing event like the ones found here in our Spot Races and Lap Time Comparisons
Then there are the Official GTPlanet Competitions that include series like the Weekly Race Series.
There is some sort of race that will suite anyones desires.
How are times verified?
Most times are submitted based on the "honor system." This is where there is not a verified time though the use of a replay device. Cheating is something that is frowned upon in the OLR world however it does not happen very often.
Sometimes OLR will require a racer to prove their time. This can be done by either making a .mpeg video of your replay or by posting your replay to the web by the use of a XPORT.
What are the rules in OLR?
Usually the host of the event will set the rules for the race, but there are a standard set of OLR rules that most everyone follows and they are:
1. Always have 2 tires on the track at all times.
This means that 2 tires, both from the same side of the car (left/right), not front or back, will be allowed to go off the pavement while the other 2 remaining tires stay on the pavement.
2. Rumble strips are considered part of the track.
This goes with rule #1 and that your 2 tires that must be on the track can be on the rumble strip and still be considered legal.
3. No wall contact or wall riding.
4. No hybrids.
This means that you can not alter your car in any way other than what has been specified by the races host.
5. If AI cars are involved in a race, contact with them should only be allowed if it does not give the racer an advantage.
How fast are other OLR racers?
Some are incredibly fast. Check out Racing Line's database of recorded times.
And you never know, we might be seeing your name up there soon.
What do I need to participate in a On-line Race?
You only need your PS2, memory card, and your GT game. However, I would suggest that you have all arcade tracks and cars unlocked. You may also want to download the MK Program v38. This program along with a Xport will enable you to put any car in your garage that you may need for a race.
Do you actually play online?
No. We don't play in real time just yet. Gotta wait for GT4 to do that. But what is done is that you race the given race and write down your time and post it on the web for others to see and try to beat.
Who organizes on-line races?
Anybody can!
Usually a member has thought up of an event or single race. They will start an "interest check" to see who wants to join and then when a sufficient amount of racers has entered, the "host" will start a thread for the event.
Here is an example - Mr. P's - A.R.C
What kind of online races are there?
There are many kinds. Some are done in a series of races, both long race series which are for competitions consisting of 7 or more individual races and short race series which is for competitions consisting of 2-6 individual races.
Others are one race or an ongoing event like the ones found here in our Spot Races and Lap Time Comparisons
Then there are the Official GTPlanet Competitions that include series like the Weekly Race Series.
There is some sort of race that will suite anyones desires.
How are times verified?
Most times are submitted based on the "honor system." This is where there is not a verified time though the use of a replay device. Cheating is something that is frowned upon in the OLR world however it does not happen very often.
Sometimes OLR will require a racer to prove their time. This can be done by either making a .mpeg video of your replay or by posting your replay to the web by the use of a XPORT.
What are the rules in OLR?
Usually the host of the event will set the rules for the race, but there are a standard set of OLR rules that most everyone follows and they are:
1. Always have 2 tires on the track at all times.
This means that 2 tires, both from the same side of the car (left/right), not front or back, will be allowed to go off the pavement while the other 2 remaining tires stay on the pavement.
2. Rumble strips are considered part of the track.
This goes with rule #1 and that your 2 tires that must be on the track can be on the rumble strip and still be considered legal.
3. No wall contact or wall riding.
4. No hybrids.
This means that you can not alter your car in any way other than what has been specified by the races host.
5. If AI cars are involved in a race, contact with them should only be allowed if it does not give the racer an advantage.
How fast are other OLR racers?
Some are incredibly fast. Check out Racing Line's database of recorded times.
And you never know, we might be seeing your name up there soon.
