Why do you race?

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Recently I was told by a fellow GT fan that racing isn't about winning. He didn't happen to specify what exactly it is about, however. Is to see who can waste the most money on fuel? Is it to see who can see who can waste the most time and energy developing a crew, car and team? We all no that it's fun, thats a no brainier but; I ask you when you get to the start line and the gun goes off, are you trying to win? If not what are you trying to do? Because tuning the car is for practice IMO.
 
There is more to racing then winning. Personally, I couldn't give a damn if I finished first or last, so long as I'm having a challenging and competitive battle with someone along the way. To me, it's all about the feeling of competition and adrenalin, and the feeling of excitement while your deciding whether or not it's worth that one, last ditch move to improve your position.
 
The main goal in a video game is to win for most people, of course. In real life just driving your car to it's, and your, limit is great fun whether you come in first or dead last.
 
To have fun while battling fairly for position. The reason online racing (not all lobbies) was invented.
 
tpark103
Recently I was told by a fellow GT fan that racing isn't about winning. He didn't happen to specify what exactly it is about, however. Is to see who can waste the most money on fuel? Is it to see who can see who can waste the most time and energy developing a crew, car and team? We all no that it's fun, thats a no brainier but; I ask you when you get to the start line and the gun goes off, are you trying to win? If not what are you trying to do? Because tuning the car is for practice IMO.
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I assume you're talking about racing for real because you mentioned costly gas and money. When the driver's at the starting line waiting for that green, its about winning. Winning doesn't necessarily mean winning first in that event, rather winning overall in the championship. Most drivers literally just DRIVE! Its not about the other cars on the track, its about pushing your car to its limits and getting to the finish line in one piece.

Finishing anywhere but first is very good for drivers. It gives you the chance to look back and see where you went wrong and try to improve on it. This is their passion and would re-live it any day, winning or losing.
 
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To have fun. If I'm constantly winning, I'm not succeeding, if I'm constantly 10 seconds behind everyone I'm not succeeding. If I'm having an intense battle and I crash out, I have succeeded, if I have a battle for position, whether I win or lose I'm succeeding. There's no point racing if you're 10 seconds infront of the pack or 10 seconds behind it.

This changes obviously, if everyone is kicking butt in their Ferrari's and Saleen's, and you're drifting 30 seconds behind in your Dodge Challenger or equivalent. You're succeeding! It's all just for fun.

In a time trial is where it gets most serious really, on an open track with many drivers pushing for the best time can be difficult. Every lap you may get nowhere, you have to find your limits and get it in one blow, it's as hard as it would be for Geoff Tate to sing "Take Hold of the Flame" 28 years after the studio version and still hit it note for note... There's always room for improvement.
 
Ideally I race against myself. The competition should be just a measuring stick to see how I'm doing. Ideally that is... :p
 
Most of the time I'm doing shuffle racing, so obviously I'm not here to win, having a good exciting race is what I'm aiming for. I had lots of fun and very intense races for a 6th position, final position doesnt really matter as long as I have an exciting race, sure finishing first in an underdog car is also very satisfying I must say.
 
In GT5 I don't care about winning. What I care about, is a good clean race. Clean & Close without contact is more satisfying than racing up front all by your self.

In the real world, my attitude is similar. Clean, close, don't break anything, improve lap times, encourage new drivers, and have fun! Fighting for position with 2 cars ahead of you, while defending a car or two behind you can be very intense, no matter if you're in 3rd or 9th.
 
When I start a race I of course want to, and intend on winning. But barring that, I like the challenge of keeping it clean when I get door-to-door and/or nose-to-tail with 1 or 2 cars who are at my pace. Especially on "The Green Hell" .
 
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This is why I race:
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Brooo! I used to race to that whole album in GT1 as a kid, i am an old soul.
Race car Ya Ya's! Large fuzzy dice, still hang proudly, like testicles, from rear view mirrors.


I race online for fun, A\Bspec to win.

Most of the time i just drive or cruise and try new cars and polish the driving skills.

Racing online can be frustrating, especially with GTs flawed penalty system, if they had a FIA Flag Rules system things would be alot smoother.
 
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tpark103
Recently I was told by a fellow GT fan that racing isn't about winning. He didn't happen to specify what exactly it is about, however. Is to see who can waste the most money on fuel? Is it to see who can see who can waste the most time and energy developing a crew, car and team? We all no that it's fun, thats a no brainier but; I ask you when you get to the start line and the gun goes off, are you trying to win? If not what are you trying to do? Because tuning the car is for practice IMO.
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If you don't enjoy it when you are losing, then you don't enjoy it.
 
XEPEGTP
Brooo! I used to race to that whole album in GT1 as a kid, i am an old soul.
Race car Ya Ya's! Large fuzzy dice, still hang proudly, like testicles, from rear view mirrors.


I race online for fun, A\Bspec to win.

Most of the time i just drive or cruise and try new cars and polish the driving skills.

Racing online can be frustrating, especially with GTs flawed penalty system, if they had a FIA Flag Rules system things would be alot smoother.
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That's what attracts me.

And CAKE!
 
I would say that perhaps to the driver, winning is everything. Now for a non-driving owner of a car, or team.....I can see that it would be about much more than winning. So if you are a driver/owner, on a shoe string budget, I bet it's about more than winning, but winning is way up there just due to the fact that winning in itself may potentially help out all other aspects. Money, sponsers....etc etc.

.....and Cake.
 
More to it than winning.

GT has had much mroe to it than just Get in car win race.

The gameis so -open- you can set your own goals.

Get a duff clunker - and tune it so you can go faster.
Get a wild car and learn how to drive arround the issues the car has.

If races are too easy - you can make them harder - It is much more fun (for me) to be pushed to get clsoe to my own limit.

I enjoy going into a race 2 laps form the end and not really knowing if I have got the speed to reel in the leader and get that champagne. Then those corners knowing I will have to not only dig deep but also keep it neat and tidy too.

Such a sweet feeling when you look back on a race and you can see your improvement.

Racing online is a hazy area as it is for the most part a free for all.

Sometimes you can get a good clean racer and indulge in some Dijon 1979 style stuff.

Different folks enjoy different things. But for me you set your own goals, higher and harder, the sweeter it is when you achieve the targets.
 
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I assume you're talking about racing for real because you mentioned costly gas and money. When the driver's at the starting line waiting for that green, its about winning. Winning doesn't necessarily mean winning first in that event, rather winning overall in the championship. Most drivers literally just DRIVE! Its not about the other cars on the track, its about pushing your car to its limits and getting to the finish line in one piece.

Finishing anywhere but first is very good for drivers. It gives you the chance to look back and see where you went wrong and try to improve on it. This is their passion and would re-live it any day, winning or losing.
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I'm talking about racing in general. GT5, racing to the front door, auto cross, etc. lol I'm pretty competitive. It's fun but, I like to win as well.
 
I race on GT5 to sharpen my skills. I find a great way to have fun on the track in the winter. When it comes down to it, I want to win ever race I'm in. Do I win every race,? Heck no, some races I don't come close. I still have fun trying.
 
XEPEGTP
Brooo! I used to race to that whole album in GT1 as a kid, i am an old soul.
Race car Ya Ya's! Large fuzzy dice, still hang proudly, like testicles, from rear view mirrors.

I race online for fun, A\Bspec to win.

Most of the time i just drive or cruise and try new cars and polish the driving skills.

Racing online can be frustrating, especially with GTs flawed penalty system, if they had a FIA Flag Rules system things would be alot smoother.
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Yessir you get a +1 from
 
For relaxation. I admit that when I was younger I did race or compete for winning, but as you grow you don't find that to be relevant anymore.

For me there is nothing than setting the Nurburgring 24h circuit to 5 laps, jumping in my VW 1200 and start at 1am with time progression at 15. In the last two laps you're able to witness one of the best dawn effects in any game.
 
HuskyGT
For relaxation. I admit that when I was younger I did race or compete for winning, but as you grow you don't find that to be relevant anymore.

For me there is nothing than setting the Nurburgring 24h circuit to 5 laps, jumping in my VW 1200 and start at 1am with time progression at 15. In the last two laps you're able to witness one of the best dawn effects in any game.
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Agree 100% there. In older games, I only ever wanted to win. Now I feel more; stress free if you like, a form of escapism, driving just an ordinary car around the Ring. Simply beautiful.

One of the more thrilling experiences that brings me back for more is 2:10am on the Nordschliefe. No lighting around the whole track. HUD off, and my beautiful Yellowbird. :)
 

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