Races of Gran Turismo 2

The Simulation Disc of Gran Turismo 2 showcases a host of races for you to take part in. For some of the early races in GT2, a license is not required. However, to complete the game, you need to make sure you have all of your licenses ready in taking on the rigors GT2 has to offer for you on the Simulation Disc. So make sure to get more licenses. If you need a little advice on clearing license tests, visit my blog post featuring GT2's license tests.

(NOTE: This blog post only concerns the official races, not the One-Make races.)

--- Races of Gran Turismo 2 at a Glance ---

^ Gran Turismo 2's Gran Turismo Foundation features four great classes to challenge your racing abilities.

The Gran Turismo League, Special Events, Rally Events, and Endurance races all feature many ways to go racing in GT2. The majority of your racing is in this lineup of events. You will need to remember to keep your horsepower within regulation of the required horsepower limits to enter.

Gran Turismo League.

The GT League features three tiers of racing. It begins with six different Nationals you must clear. These are basic races featuring mostly cars from certain nationalities. The next tier is the Euro-Pacific League. Here, you battle against cars from European makes in the Euro League, and against Japanese and American cars in the Pacific League. The chosen few compete in the greatest of all races- the Gran Turismo World League. It is a five-race series featuring some of the finest race cars in Gran Turismo 2. This is where you will get your kicks racing on a proper stage of racing.

Special Events.

Special Events are limited to certain types of vehicles. In it, you will face a great variety of cars and tracks to push your racing skills further. This is where you will do a vast majority of your racing in GT2. Many races have horsepower restrictions, but some others have restrictions on drivetrain and aspiration. Therefore, it is not required for you to have a certain kind of car to meet most regulations. So for example, you could race the Station Wagon Cup in a 1997 Acura NSX (as long as it is within the horsepower regulations). You can race a car from the 1970s or the 1990s in the '80s Sports Car Cup. There are no legit limitations for any series unless a series specifically calls for a certain restriction.

Rally Events.

All Rally Events require you to complete a one-lap time trial against a ghost. If you beat the ghost's time, you win the event. Each of the nine events feature three races against a certain opponent car. An A-License is the bare minimum to compete in these races.

Endurances.

While GT1 had three endurances, Gran Turismo 2 challenges you to seven endurance races. The same ability to endure will be tested substantially in this series of endurance races. Take note of the various horsepower restrictions for those who have horsepower restrictions. At the least, an International B license is required.


These are the four classes of racing in Gran Turismo 2. It is now time to delve further into these races.

--- Races of Gran Turismo 2: Gran Turismo League ---

Official racing events of Gran Turismo 2.

Nationals.

On your way to reaching the pinnacle of Gran Turismo racing, you must start out in the Nationals. A dark hint... you do not need to have a car of a certain nationality for each National. So in other words, you can bring a Japanese car to the U.S. Nationals and still win. Each race is two laps long. No cars are rewarded for winning each race. In brackets are the license requirements. In braces {} are the money prizes for each position from 1st to 6th.

--- Japan Nationals (at Midfield Raceway) ---
* [B] 197hp limit - {4000, 1000, 500, 400, 300, 200}
* [A] 295hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [A] 345hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

--- U.S. Nationals (at Laguna Seca) ---
* [B] 246hp limit - {4000, 1000, 500, 400, 300, 200}
* [A] 295hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [A] 394hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

--- French Nationals (at Tahiti Road) ---
* [B] 246hp limit - {4000, 1000, 500, 400, 300, 200}
* [A] 295hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}

--- U.K. Nationals (at Trial Mountain) ---
* [B] 197hp limit - {4000, 1000, 500, 400, 300, 200}
* [A] 345hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [A] 394hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

--- Italian Nationals (at Rome Short Circuit (B) and Rome Circuit (A)) ---
* [B] (at Rome Short) 197hp limit - {4000, 1000, 500, 400, 300, 200}
* [A] (at Rome Circuit) 295hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}

--- German Nationals (at Deep Forest Raceway) ---
* [B] 216hp limit - {4000, 1000, 500, 400, 300, 200}
* [A] 295hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [A] 443hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

Euro-Pacific.

The next step in the GT League is to go through the Nationals. Here, you race against cars of certain nationalities across various courses. Remember that there are no restrictions towards what nationality of car you have. Bonus cars are awarded for victory in each stage. Each race is three laps long. An International B license is required to compete on this level.

--- Euro League (German, Italian, British, and French cars) ---
* Apricot Hill - 591hp limit - {10000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* Grand Valley - 591hp limit - {10000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* Rome Circuit - 591hp limit - {10000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}

--- Pacific League (Japanese and American cars) ---
* Midfield Raceway - 542hp limit - {10000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* Seattle Circuit - 542hp limit - {10000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* Laguna Seca - 542hp limit - {10000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}

Gran Turismo World League.

The final challenge for you to conquer is in the Gran Turismo World League. This is a five-race championship featuring some of the fastest cars in the game. Do you have what it takes to conquer Gran Turismo racing and become World Champion? Prepare to earn your stripes here. Each race is five laps long. There are no horsepower restictions. An International A license is required to compete.

RACES:
* Trial Mountain
* Laguna Seca Raceway
* Apricot Hill
* Rome Circuit
* Midfield Raceway

Prize Money in Races: 25000, 10000, 5000, 3000, 2000, 1000
Prize Money to Champion: 150000





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--- Races of Gran Turismo 2: Special Events ---

Most of your racing is done in the Special Events section. These are races divided up among kinds of automobiles. There are a minimum of three races and a maximum of five. To win in these races, you must demonstrate your ability to win in any of the given races featured here.

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Sunday Cup.

To begin your racing journey through Gran Turismo 2, start off in the Sunday Cup. The races last for only two laps. No license is required.
* Tahiti Road - {3000, 1000, 500, 400, 300, 200}
* High Speed Ring - {4000, 1500, 1000, 700, 400, 200}
* Red Rock Valley - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}

Clubman Cup.

The next series of races feature some tougher races with some higher payouts on the line. Take on some tougher competition on three European city courses. Each race is two laps long.
* Rome Short - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* Grindelwald - {6000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300}
* [B] Rome Circuit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

FF Challenge.

Test your ability to race and use front-wheel drive cars. These cars offer great traction, but do not allow you to get very aggressive racing them. You will therefore have to learn the limits that front-wheel drive (or as haters call them, wrong-wheel drive) cars provide. The races last only two lap races. Only front-wheel drive cars can race in this event.
* [B] Tahiti Road - 295hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [A] Midfield Raceway - 345hp limit - {6000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IC] Trial Mountain - 394hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

FR Challenge.

Perhaps the best drivetrain for racing is a front-engine car with rear-wheel drive. The advantage of this drivetrain is that you get great weight balance and great control. The front gives you pull in a FR car while the rear gives you that push. However, rear-wheel drive cars can snap on you if you spin out. The races last only two laps. Only front-engine/RWD cars can enter.
* [A] Clubman Stage Route 5 - 295hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IC] Special Stage Route 5 - 443hp limit - {6000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IB] Midfield Raceway - 493hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

Mid-Engine Challenge.

Mid-engined cars take great precision to handle. They can be absolutely fragile and disasterous if handled poorly. Make sure to pick out a good car to go race with. Think of tuning up your Toyota MR2 or your Acura NSX before competing here. The races last only two laps. Only mid-engined cars with RWD can compete.
* [IC] Grand Valley East - 345hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IB] High Speed Ring - 493hp limit - {6000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IA] Red Rock Valley - 591hp limit - {15000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300}

4WD Challenge.

While not considered great drivetrains for road racing, 4WD cars offer both the traction of front-wheel drive with the accleration and push of RWD cars. Take advantage of this best-of-both-worlds drivetrain in three different races to test your 4WD racing ability. You will be racing three American courses here in two-lap races. Only four-wheel drive cars can race in this series.
* [A] Seattle Short - 345hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IC] Seattle Circuit - 394hp limit - {6000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IA] Laguna Seca - 690hp limit - {15000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}


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Light-weight "K" Cup.

Call them anything but toys- Kei cars are for you to race in this series. Your ability to race these underpowered and small cars will be put to the test in this series of races taking you to three different parts of the world. Only one race does not require a license.
* Rome Short - 147hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [B] Seattle Short - 98hp limit - {6000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300}
* [A] Tahiti Road - 98hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

Compact Car World Cup.

Racing some of the best compact cars in the world, you will be racing three different courses in two-lap races. Make the most of the handling and performance capabilities of compact cars with this three-race series.
* [B] Rome Short - 246hp limit - {4000, 1500, 1000, 700, 400, 200}
* [B] Seattle Short - 246hp limit - {4000, 1500, 1000, 700, 400, 200}
* [B] Autumn Ring - 246hp limit - {4000, 1500, 1000, 700, 400, 200}

Luxury Sedan Cup.

The Luxury Sedan Cup features premium luxury cars in a three-race series. You will need to understand that while these cars may be powerful, they are very heavy, and therefore require some great finesse to properly race. Make good use of these cars' horsepower and their handling abilities to win.
* [A] Rome Circuit - 394hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IC] Special Stage Route 5 - 493hp limit - {6000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IB] High Speed Ring - 591hp limit - {10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

Muscle Car Cup.

Go old school wtih old school American muscle. The opposition are all ground-shaking, growling beasts. Get ready for some great muscle car racing in this all-American series! Each race is in the United States and are two laps long.
* [IA] Seattle Short - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}
* [IA] Seattle Circuit - {8000, 6000, 2500, 1500, 800, 500}
* [IA] Laguna Seca - {10000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}

Convertible Car World.

Convertibles can be more than just fun machines on a warm day- they can even be great racing cars. At least, you will be doing some racing against convertibles here. The tops may not come down on these convertibles and roadsters, but you can still go race these machines as hard as you can across three different tracks. Two-lap races comprise this three-race series.
* [A] Tahiti Road - 246hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}
* [IB] Grindelwald - 345hp limit - {8000, 6000, 2500, 1500, 800, 500}
* [IA] Trial Mountain - 591hp limit - {15000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}

Historic Car Cup.

Take some backroads through automobile history with this championship. You will be racing against some vintage automobiles all ready for racing. Find some historic cars to go race in and enjoy vintage racing to the max! Three races at two laps each await you here.
* [A] Tahiti Road - 246hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}
* [A] Rome Circuit - 295hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}
* [IC] Grindelwald - 394hp limit - {8000, 6000, 2500, 1500, 800, 500}


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Station Wagon Cup.

In the Station Wagon (or Estate Car) Cup, you will be racing against station wagons in this series. Three two-lap races await you along with some station wagons set to do battle. Who said station wagons are exclusively grocery getters?
* [B] Rome Short - 394hp limit - {5000, 2000, 1500, 1000, 500, 300}
* [A] Super Speedway - 394hp limit - {6000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500, 300}
* [IC] Special Stage Route 5 - 394hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}

'80s Sports Car Cup.

Take a tour through the '80s by racing against some '80s muscle. Prove your worth racing '80s sports cars in five races. They all last for three laps.
* [A] Trial Mountain - 197hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}
* [IC] Special Stage Route 5 - 345hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}
* [IB] Deep Forest - 345hp limit - {8000, 6000, 2500, 1500, 800, 500}
* [IB] Seattle Circuit - 394hp limit - {8000, 6000, 2500, 1500, 800, 500}
* [IB] Tahiti Road - 394hp limit - {10000m 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500}

Grand Touring Car Trophy.

Welcome to the first of two high-level racing series in the Special Events lineup. Grand Touring cars are some of the fastest and most capable sports cars. You will try to prove your racing worth in three races all lasting for three laps each. Not to spoil anything, but you can get some great race cars here with victory in each of these races.
* [IC] Red Rock Valley - 394hp limit - {10000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* [IB] Grand Valley - 493hp limit - {20000, 12000, 8000, 5000, 3000, 800}
* [IA] Midfield Raceway - 591hp limit - {30000, 20000, 10000, 7000, 5000, 1000}

Pure Sports Car Cup.

Sports cars and only sports cars are the racing machines of choice here. If you invested enough money to purchase a great sports car, bring it here and take on five other sports cars in a real shootout of speed. Three races at two laps each will test your abilities in epic fashion.
* [A] Laguna Seca - 394hp limit - {7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 700, 500}
* [IC] Deep Forest - 443hp limit - {8000, 6000, 2500, 1500, 800, 500}
* [IB] Trial Mountain - 591hp limit - {10000, 7000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 500}


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Tuned NA Car No.1 Cup.

The world's best normally-aspirated car is... well, that's for you to decide. Big money is on the line for this three-race series. There are no horsepower restrictions. Each race lasts three laps and only naturally-aspirated cars can enter.
* [IA] Autumn Ring - {50000, 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* [IA] Grindelwald - {50000, 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* [IA] Laguna Seca - {50000, 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500}

Tuned Turbo Car No. 1 Cup.

If you prefer turbo power, this is your race. The best turbo-powered and supercharged cars in the game will compete in this series. There are three races, each three laps long. The only horsepower limit is infinity. Only turbocharged and supercharged cars can compete in this series.
* [IA] Special Stage Route 5 - {50000, 10000, 5000, 3000, 2000, 1000}
* [IA] Test Course - {50000, 10000, 5000, 3000, 2000, 1000}
* [IA] Deep Forest - {50000, 10000, 5000, 3000, 2000, 1000}

Gran Turismo All-Stars.

Gran Turismo 2's best cars spanning a broad range of autos (mostly race cars) will contest among themselves in an intense five-race series. Each of the five races are five laps long. Bring a fast and capable car to this one. Otherwise, you'll have a tough time trying to get past these guys (and gals) in some lackluster car.
* [IA] Super Speedway - {50000, 30000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000}
* [IA] Special Stage Route 5 - {50000, 30000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000}
* [IA] Red Rock Valley - {50000, 30000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000}
* [IA] Rome Circuit - {50000, 30000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000}
* [IA] Laguna Seca - {50000, 30000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000}

Super Touring Car Trophy.

A basic economy car or a basic-looking road car can only be capable of so much. But when you make a racing example out of that car, the racing action can be just as fun as any other form of racing. Touring cars represents a style of racing where the cars are very close to their road-going counterparts in both performance and handling. Only difference is, these are pure racing machines through and through. Enter the exciting world of touring car racing with this series. There are five races, each lasting three laps.
* [IB] Apricot Hill - 493hp limit {15000, 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* [IB] Trial Mountain - 493hp limit {15000, 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* [IB] Laguna Seca - 493hp limit {15000, 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* [IB] Deep Forest - 493hp limit {15000, 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500}
* [IB] Rome Circuit - 493hp limit {15000, 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500}

GT 300 Championship.

One of only two championships in the Special Events series, the GT 300 championship features racing machines in the GT300 class of Super GT (formerly the JGTC). The GT300 cars are lesser-powered cars that are still a great joy to race. An exciting championship featuring five races at five laps each will test your abilities to survive in this frenzied racing series. Races begin on a rolling start. There is a 591 horsepower limit to this series.

RACES:
* Grand Valley East
* Laguna Seca
* Deep Forest
* Midfield Raceway
* Apricot Hill

Prize Money in Races: 15000, 8000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500
Prize Money to Champion: 100000

GT 500 Championship.

You will be racing against the GT500 class of cars from Super GT (formerly the JGTC). There are no horsepower restrictions unlike the GT300 Championship. These cars are all powerful and a blast to drive and race. You will compete in five races all lasting five laps.

RACES:
* Laguna Seca
* Super Speedway
* Rome Circuit
* Trial Mountain
* Apricot Hill

Prize Money in Races: 50000, 15000, 5000, 4000, 3000, 1500
Prize Money to Champion: 200000

--- Rally Events ---

Rally racing in Gran Turismo 2 requires you to beat a Ghost Car in a time trial. There are either two kinds of drivers- winners and losers. You will need to beat the Ghost Car's time to win the event. There are no horsepower restrictions for any of the races. Your only concern is to beat the other racer's time in one lap. The winning money is shown in braces. Each race is listed based on the car you are racing against. So they listed in the format of (your car) vs. (the opponent's car). All of the cars you go up against are Racing Modified. Notes on what specific car you will be racing against will be in parentheses.

Green Forest.

* [A] vs. Astra SRi 2.0i 16V {5000}
* [IC] vs. Escort Rally Car {8000}
* [IB] vs. Focus Rally Car {10000}

Smokey Mountain South.

While not as exciting as Smokey Mountain North, this course still requires a great deal of concentration and focus to win.
* [A] vs. Storia {5000}
* [IC] vs. Delta Integrale {8000}
* [IB] vs. Delta {10000}

Tahiti Maze.

Get ready for the formidable challenge known only as Tahiti Maze. The beauty of French Polynesia boasts an imposing rally challenge in the form of Tahiti Maze. Prepare to earn your victory here!
* [A] vs. Celica (ST165 GT-Four model) {5000}
* [IB] vs. 206 Rally Car {10000}
* [IB] vs. Lancer Rally Car (Evo. V rally car, 1998) {10000}

Smokey Mountain North.

High speeds and epic jumps await you racing Smokey Mountain North. Get your frequent flyer miles racing this exciting course!
* [A] vs. Saxo {5000}
* [IC] vs. Megane Coupe {8000}
* [IB] vs. Impreza Rally Car (the 1999 Impreza rally car) {10000}

Tahiti Dirt Route 3.

To be named Tahiti Circuit in Gran Turismo 3, Tahiti Dirt Route 3 is all about a smooth-flowing off-road course that is not seriously challenging at all. It is a very fast course with not much in the way of difficult corners.
* [A] vs. Pulsar {5000}
* [IC] vs. Stratos {8000}
* [IB] vs. Corolla Rally Car {10000}

Pikes Peak Downhill.

The only true point-to-point rally course in Gran Turismo history, you will be racing Pikes Peak in the downhill direction. Pikes Peak is abbreviated in this game. So rather than a 10-minute climb up the mountain, you'll be racing for about maybe two or three minutes. You start from the top of the mountain down to the base in this series of races.
* [A] vs. 306 S16 {5000}
* [IC] vs. Stratos {8000}
* [IB] vs. Lancer Evo IV GSR {10000}

Pikes Peak Hill Climb.

Here's a dirty trick- just drive well with (a certain car), and you can win just about all the rally races with authority. Well, here is where your skills will REALLY be tested. Go up the mountain with some powerful cars. Pikes Peak is not going to be easy going uphill. See if you can beat THESE cars going up the mountain:
* [A] vs. RS200 Rally Car {5000}
* [IB] vs. Cultus Pikes Peak {25000}
* [IV] vs. Escudo Pikes Peak {25000}

Smokey Mountain North (Reverse).

You will be racing in the reverse configuration of Smokey Mountain North. Therefore, you will not get to enjoy the high-speed thrills in reverse as you have the original course.
* [A] vs. Pulsar (GTI-R 1991 model) {5000}
* [IC] vs. Celica (ST185 GT-Four RC model) {8000}
* [IB] vs. Lancer Rally Car (Evo. VI rally car, 1999) {10000}

Tahiti Dirt Route 3 (Reverse).

The last of the rally events takes back to Tahiti Dirt Route 3, in the Reverse direction. Quite competitive cars face you here, making this rally race in paradise more like trouble in paradise.
* [A] vs. Familia (Mazda BG Familia GT-R, 1992 model) {5000}
* [A] vs. Impreza Rally Car (Impreza WRX STi Version III, 1996) {5000}
* [IB] vs. Tigra Ice Race Car {10000}

--- Endurance Events ---

The ability to endure will be tested in this series of races. Gran Turismo 2 features seven endurance races on some of the game's toughest circuits. You need to set aside about 90 minutes or two hours to complete all of these races. You will need to pit for new tires in addition to trying to outlast the competition. Therefore, you may want to reconsider racing on Super Soft tires. Instead, go for a tire setup that will help you to last for the duration of the race. Make sure you have the right tire combination prior to starting each endurance because if you pick the wrong tire setup, you will have to live with that tire combination through the entirety of the race. Learn what setup is best for your car in a long-distance race by practicing and testing certain setups. An International B license is the minimum for these events. Bonus cars are awarded for victory in each of the seven endurances. Lots of money is on the line for victory in each race.

A brief description for each event will be provided. Horsepower restrictions (if any) will be provided in the description.

Laguna Seca 200 Miles.

Experience 200 miles around Laguna Seca (now known as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca). Your opposition will mostly be JGTC GT500 class cars. This race lasts for 90 laps. The most important thing to remember when racing this track is to properly take the Corkscrew. It can be very easy to screw up here, and it will make you pay dearly for being careless. An International A license is required to compete in this race.

Prize Money: {350000, 200000, 150000, 100000, 50000, 10000}

Grand Valley 300km.

The signature endurance of Gran Turismo is the Grand Valley 300km. This race tests your ability to endure for 60 laps around the outstanding Grand Valley Speedway. The opposition you will face in this race are all pure sports cars. This endurance requires an International A license and is restricted to 690 horsepower. This race lasts about two hours.

Prize Money: {500000, 150000, 100000, 50000, 30000, 10000}

Rome Circuit 2 Hours.

The Millenium in Rome 2-Hour Endurance takes you around the streets of Rome in an outstanding endurance race. Here, you will be faced with all the nuances that make Rome Circuit so fearful from its blind corners and intense racing. Prepare to go for a wild ride on these streets. This is a 99-lap endurance featuring some of the fastest race cars in Gran Turismo 2. An International A license is required to race here.

Prize Money: {300000, 200000, 150000, 100000, 50000, 10000}

Apricot Hill 200km.

Here, you will be faced with the tricky Grand Prix-style racing facility known as Apricot Hill. Your opposition will mostly be high-powered sports cars and a bevy of powerful Japanese cars. This is an endurance race lasting 50 laps. An International B license is required, and all cars racing here must have no more than 591 horsepower.

Prize Money: {500000, 150000, 100000, 50000, 30000, 10000}

Trial Mountain.

A road runs over this mountain. Trial Mountain is open for business with an intense endurance around this tough course. Remember that Trial Mountain is intense and hilly with any number of surprises waiting for you. It will not be a cakewalk taking on this course. An International B license is required to race this endurance, and cars are limited to 295hp. The good news is that you don't need a super-powerful car to compete in this endurance. Considering what kind of character Trial Mountain brings, that's a GOOD thing.

Prize Money: {150000, 100000, 50000, 30000, 20000, 10000}

Seattle Circuit 100 Miles.

Seattle's undulating roads and intense corners will drive you crazy for 100 miles. You will be racing around this track for 40 laps against American muscle cars and other high-powered American sports cars. Victory will be tough to come by on the streets of Seattle. An International A license is required, and cars are limited to 591 horsepower.

Prize Money: {150000, 100000, 50000, 30000, 20000, 10000}

Special Stage Route 5 All-Night.

Gran Turismo's all-night festival is at Special Stage Route 5. This is the only night race among GT2's endurances. You must race on these streets and highways for 50 laps against some fast race cars. It is the longest night in Gran Turismo racing, and you'd better not sleep on the opportunity to make a huge splash with a victory. An International A license is required to race here.

Prize Money: {350000, 150000, 100000, 50000, 30000, 10000}


That concludes the lineup of Endurance races. Go race hard and remember to ENDURE!





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Races of Tourist Trophy

Tourist Trophy has 22 Championships for you to compete in. Prepare to embark on an international voyage with a world of motorcycles to use at your pleasure. You'll be doing your handful of wheelies and leaning trying to win all of the championships and Race Events of Tourist Trophy. Nothing you're already used to, right? This blog post takes a look at the different Race Events that comprise the lineup of races in Tourist Trophy.

I may update posts like this to reflect proper changes to everything.

--- Races of Tourist Trophy: General ---

Your Tourist Trophy career will take you around the world while racing many motorcycles and competition in many races. It is an epic championship voyage for you in becoming world champion of Tourist Trophy racing.

You are demonstrated on your ability to properly operate and race a motorcycle in Tourist Trophy. Every bike is different. Every bike has different capabilities. How you are able to make due with what you have is the difference between winning each race or having to re-do races. What are you reading here? Well, you are looking at each of the individual Race Events that make up Tourist Trophy's lineup of races. Each event is featured with a description as well as all the different races.

This is a look at how each Race Event will be featured:

Single Race (S/R)./Championship Race(S/R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• (restriction(s))

"In-Game Text"
Description

RACES:
• (track) - # laps


There is incentive to clear each championship. You can unlock a host of motorcycles and unlock lots of riding gear. You can use some of those prize motorcycles to compete in any number of the races in Tourist Trophy. The most rewarding aspect of your Tourist Trophy career is in unlocking five unique racing motorcycles. Five of these championships let you unlock five motorcycles that raced in the 2005 8 Hours of Suzuka. I'm not telling you which ones, though! I'm leaving that up to you to find out. :P So let's begin!

--- Races of Tourist Trophy ---

Ready to ride? Here is a key to all 22 Race Events of Tourist Trophy. Each Race Event is featured in the order they appear. Any restrictions will be noted so you can properly plan to race each event. The kinds of motorcycles allowed are in parentheses. "S" means Street bikes, and "R" means Racing bikes. Championships have exclamation points rather than periods. Championships allow you to race each stage individually or race them all in one championship. You can also qualify in Championships to try to get an edge by racing higher up front than back in the pack. It is recommended you complete each race as a championship to clear the events efficiently.

Here are the championships for you to take part in. Good luck to you in clearing all of these:

1: Street Machine Cup Stage 1 (S).

RESTRICTIONS:
• Street bikes up to 250cc displacement

"This is a Beginner event comprising of 3 races, using Street bikes below 250cc."
Welcome to the world of Tourist Trophy! Your first order of business is to take on this set of three single races. Learn the nuances of motorcycle racing in this game by competing in these three events. Because the bikes are neither overly powerful or fast, you shouldn't have to worry about going too fast or riding something too powerful. Just learn as you go along.

RACES:
• Grand Valley East - 3 laps
• Twin Ring Motegi: Super Speedway - 4 laps
• Twin Ring Motegi: East Short Course - 3 laps

2: Street Machine Cup Stage 2 (S).

RESTRICTIONS:
• Street bikes up to 750cc displacement

"The ultimate race event featuring bikes below 750cc, in the Normal (road) class of machine. 3 races are available in this event."
Time to step up in weight class. Motorcycles with about 750cc displacement is what we call the Supersport (also known as Middleweight) class. These are faster motorcycles that are a bit more nimble. In this set of races, you will be racing slightly faster motorcycles. Make the most of these middleweight bikes to win these races.

RACES:
• Suzuka Circuit: East Course - 3 laps
• Suzuka Circuit: West Course - 3 laps
• Tsukuba Circuit - 3 laps

3: Street Machine Cup Stage 3 (S).

RESTRICTIONS:
• Street bikes up to 1000cc displacement

"A race event featuring high-spec Street bikes below 1000cc in engine size. 3 races are included in this championship."
Superbikes are the most capable and fastest sport bikes on the market. With their amazing power and speed, you need to be careful going too fast into corners to where you risk being thrown off of your bike trying to stop. In this set of races, you will be racing with some of the finest superbikes in Tourist Trophy.

RACES:
• Trial Mountain - 3 laps
• Mid-Field Raceway - 3 laps
• Autumn Ring - 3 laps

4: Street Machine Cup Stage 4 (S).

RESTRICTIONS:
• Street bikes only

"This championship is reserved for Street bikes, with no engine size limit. A total of 3 races are included, with a duration of 3 laps each."
There is no limit to engine size, but you must race a street bike. Here is the ultimate street bike challenge. Show your prowess by racing any street bike that tickles your fancy. You may want to use a bike at or above 1000cc displacement to win here. This is the last of the street bike events.

RACES:
• Apricot Hill Raceway - 3 laps
• High Speed Ring - 3 laps
• Tsukuba Circuit - 3 laps

5: Sunday Cup (R).

RESTRICTIONS:
• Racing bikes under 750cc

"A race event featuring 750cc or below "Racing Modified" machines. A total of 3 races are on offer."
From this point forward, the remaining Race Events all require Racing bikes. So your first challenge with racing bikes takes place with motorcycles 750cc displacement or less. Anything from racing scooters to middleweight bikes are fair game here. The courses are none too difficult for you to race on. You should be able to win all three races without too much effort. If not, you can always practice your riding skills or even tune your bike to your own liking.

RACES:
• Autumn Ring Mini - 3 laps
• Twin Ring Motegi: Super Speedway - 4 laps
• Suzuka Circuit: East Course - 3 laps

6: Clubman Cup (R).

RESTRICTIONS:
• Racing bikes only

"Challenge 3 races of 3 laps each, using "Racing Modified" machines with no engine size limit on entry."
Any Racing bike in your collection can be used in this championship as long as you're able to use it. The courses are pretty tough for motorcycles, so you can't afford to make too many mistakes if you figure to win. You should be able to win these races without too much an issue.

RACES:
• Suzuka Circuit West Course - 3 laps
• Twin Ring Motegi: East Short Course - 3 laps
• Mid-Field Raceway - 3 laps

7: TMAX Cup (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2005 Yamaha TMAX RM

"This one-make race features the Yamaha TMAX model exclusively. A total of 3 races are included, with a duration of 3 laps each."
Welcome to your first championship in Tourist Trophy. This championship is exclusive to the Yamaha TMAX RM- the motorsports variant of the Yamaha TMAX scooter. Don't let the fact that this is a scooter make you think it is no fun to ride. All three courses are fairly long allowing for you to twist the throttle for extended periods of time. So you can enjoy some speed here. Just make sure to pass those other three bikes en route to the finish line.

RACES:
• New York - 3 laps
• Apricot Hill Raceway - 3 laps
• Tokyo R246 - 3 laps

8: 2-Stroke Series (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 1984 Honda NSR250R RM
• 1993 Honda NSR250R SE RM
• 1983 Suzuki RG250 RM
• 1980 Yamaha RZ250 RM
• 1985 TZR250 RM
• 1995 TZR250 SPR RM

"A race event featuring famous 250cc class, 2-stroke engines. This race consists of 3 races, each lasting 5 laps."
As much as I'm sick of the '80s, this championship consists of some of the '80s finest racing bikes. Get ready to race some two-stroke Grand Prix motor racing bikes in some incredible action. This is the first Race Event where events are run for five laps instead of three. Keep your cool and ride hard to win.

RACES:
• Grand Valley East - 5 laps
• Autumn Ring - 5 laps
• Fuji Speedway '80s - 5 laps

9: 80s Heroes Series (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 1989 Honda VFR400R RM
• 1986 Yamaha FZR400R RM
• 1984 Suzuki GSX-R 400 RM
• 1985 Kawasaki GPZ400R RM
• 1984 Honda NS250R RM
• 1983 Suzuki RG250 Gamma RM
• 1980 Yamaha RZ250 RM
• 1985 Yamaha TZR250 RM

"An event consisting of famous bikes from the '80s, from the 400cc and 250cc class of machines. This race consists of 3 races, each lasting 5 laps."
The '80s loving continues with this set of races. Prepare to ride on three intense courses with nothing but bikes from the '80s filling the air with wicked sounds. Three races with five laps each await you. Become that '80s racing hero to win here.

RACES:
• Grand Valley Speedway - 5 laps
• Mid-Field Raceway - 5 laps
• Trial Mountain - 5 laps

10: 125cc Competition Model Series (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2003 Yamaha TZ125

"This us a single-make competition using a current model, the Yamaha TZ125. This race series consists of 3 races, each lasting 5 laps."
You are only restricted to the Yamaha TZ125. This bike is a very fast bike for its class. Use the power of this 125cc racing motorcycle to complete three five-lap races in this championship.

RACES:
• Tsukuba Circuit - 5 laps
• Suzuka Circuit West Course - 5 laps
• Twin Ring Motegi: Road Course - 5 laps

11: 250cc Competition Model Series (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2003 Yamaha TZ250

"This single-make competition features the long-selling model from Yamaha, the TZ250. This race consists of 3 races, each lasting 5 laps."
If you're fortunate enough to get the Yamaha TZ250 through the challenges, this is your championship to enjoy. You will be running in a three-race championship with five laps to each event. Don't worry about this championship unless you can clear this difficult challenge. Because I haven't earned the Yamha TZ250 as of the initial date of this blog post, I will not share which tracks you race on until I either get this bike or find out some other way what races you run in this championship.

RACES:
• (to be edited...) - 5 laps
• (to be edited...) - 5 laps
• (to be edited...) - 5 laps

12: Super Sports 600 (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2005 Honda CBR600RR RM
• 2005 Yamaha YZF-R6 RM
• 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600 RM
• 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R RM
• 2005 Triumph Daytona 650 RM

"This competition recreates the popular "Super Sports" category using 600cc class racing bikes. This series consists of 5 races, each lasting 5 laps."
The Supersports/Middleweight class of racing motorcycles are on parade for this championship. Harness the nimble nature of these capable racing bikes. This is the first five-race championship in Tourist Trophy. Victory won't come easy here. I remember using the Triumph Daytona 650 to win this championship. So I may recommend the Triumph out of all of these bikes.

RACES:
• Tsukuba Circuit - 5 laps
• Autumn Ring - 5 laps
• Deep Forest Raceway - 5 laps
• Midfield Raceway - 5 laps
• Grand Valley Speedway - 5 laps

13: Super Bike 1000 (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2005 Honda CBR1000RR RM
• 2005 Yamaha YZF-R1 RM
• 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 RM
• 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R RM
• 2005 Ducati 999R RM
• 2005 Aprilia RSV1000R Factory RM
• 2005 MV Augusta F4-1000S RM

"This competition recreates the "Superbike" category using machines of 1000cc. This race series consists of 5 races, each lasting 5 laps."
Superbike racing is what this championship is all about. Enjoy the full fury of superbikes as you take on five races, each lasting five laps. Be careful trying to harness these fire-breathing beasts on each of the five tracks. Do your best to try to win the championship!

RACES:
• Laguna Seca - 5 laps
• Infineon Raceway - 5 laps
• Twin Ring Motegi: Road Course - 5 laps
• Suzuka Circuit - 5 laps
• The Ricardo Tormo Circuit of Valencia - 5 laps

14: Master of Eagles (R).

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2005 Buell Firebolt XB12R RM

"This competition features the unique V-Twin sports bikes from the U.S. manufacturer Buell. The race series consists of 3 races, each lasting 3 laps."
No longer in production today, you will be racing with the Buell Firebolt XB12R RM. The bike is powered by Harley-Davidson engines. Yep- engines from the same Harley-Davidson cruiser bikes you may see on the road. It is a shame Buell is defunct as far as a proper American motorcycle company. However, you'll be racing their fierce-looking racing bike in America and in Spain. Three three lap races await you here. Can you win these three races harnessing the power of these Buell motorcycles?

RACES:
• Infineon Raceway - 3 laps
• Laguna Seca - 3 laps
• The Ricardo Tormo Circuit of Valencia - 3 laps

15: K1200R Cup (R).

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2005 BMW Motorrad K1200R RM

"This is a single-make competition featuring BMW's new K1200R, "Racing Modified." This series consists of 3 races, each lasting 3 laps."
Many people know of BMW for their cars. Not as many know them for their motorcycles. You will be racing one of their latest (as of this game) motorcycles- the K1200R. This racing-spec motorcycle packs 184hp. You'll need to make good use of its power and performance to clear this set of three Single Race events. Use and utilize this motorbike's capabilities to win each of these races.

RACES:
• Suzuka Circuit - 3 laps
• Deep Forest Raceway - 3 laps
• High-Speed Ring - 3 laps

16: Monster Series (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2005 Honda CB1300 Super Bol D'or RM
• 2005 Honda CB1300 Super Four RM
• 1981 Honda CB750F RM
• 2005 Yamaha MT-01 RM
• 2005 Yamaha XJR1300 RM
• 2000 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana F.E. RM
• 2005 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa RM
• 2004 Suzuki GSX 1400 RM
• 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R RM
• 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 RM
• 2005 Kawasaki Zephyr1 100 RM
• 2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R RM
• 2005 BMW Motorrad K1200R RM
• 2005 Buell Firebolt XB12R RM
• 2005 MV Augusta Brutale
• 2005 Triumph Speed Triple RM 2005

"A competition featuring 1300 Class "Racing Modified" machines for the ultimate in performance. This race series consists of 5 races, each lasting 5 laps."
Big kids only. Big bikes only. Five races at five laps each will push your riding skills to the limit. Enter beast mode riding these monster bikes to victory. Can you do it?

RACES:
• Tokyo Route 246 - 5 laps
• Seoul Central - 5 laps
• Suzuka Circuit - 5 laps
• Apricot Hill Raceway - 5 laps
• Trial Mountain - 5 laps

17: Heavyweight Series (R).

RESTRICTIONS:
• Racing bikes 900cc or greater

"This is a heavyweight class event with any racing bike above 900cc allowed. This comprises a total of 3 races."
You can use any eligible racing bike to compete in this three-race series as long as it has 900cc or more displacement. The three races are all on some pretty fast courses. Make the most of your big displacement racing motorbike to win here.

RACES:
• Twin Ring Motegi: Super Speedway - 6 laps
• High Speed Ring - 5 laps
• Grand Valley Speedway - 5 laps

18: Euro Star Series.

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2005 BMW Motorrad K1200S RM
• 2005 BMW Motorrad K1200R RM
• 2005 Aprilia RSV1000R Factory RM
• 2005 Ducati 999R RM
• 2005 MV Augusta Brutale 910 RM
• 2005 MV August F4 - 1000S RM
• 2005 Triumph Daytona 650 RM
• 2005 Triumph Speed Triple RM

"This competition is designed for bikes from European manufacturers only, the series is comprised of a total of 3 races, each lasting for 3 laps."
If you love European motorcycles, you will love these races. A series of three races with three laps each make up this Single Race series. All three courses are guaranteed to challenge you and test your skill.

RACES:
• Apricot Hill Raceway - 3 laps
• Mid-Field Raceway - 3 laps
• Trial Mountain - 3 laps

19: 2-Stroke Legend Series (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 1985 Honda NS400R RM
• 1984 Yamha RZV500R RM
• 1985 Suzuki RG500 Gamma RM

"This competition features groundbreaking 2-stroke bikes from the 80's, "Racing Modifed." This race consists of 3 races, each lasting 5 laps."
Two-stroke engine goodness with three different '80s racing bikes. Rock it '80s style with these motorcycles as you race on three tracks with races all lasting five laps. All three of these courses aren't going to do you many favors, so make sure you do your damage proper if you expect to win.

RACES:
• Laguna Seca - 5 laps
• Trial Mountain - 5 laps
• Special Stage Route 5 - 5 laps

20: Nostalgic Festival (R).

RESTRICTIONS:
• 1981 Honda CB750F RM
• 2000 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana F.E. RM
• 1985 Honda NS400R RM
• 1984 Yamaha RZV500R RM
• 1985 Suzuki RG500 Gamma RM

"This race is dedicated to the CB750 and Katana models. This nostalgic race features two of the most famous big machines in history. The series is comprised of a series of 3 races, each lasting for 5 laps."
Enjoy some high speed with some potent and capable racing motorbikes. You'll be racing on some rather fast tracks with these classic bikes. Ride smart and don't lose your cool.

RACES:
• New York - 5 laps
• Grand Valley East - 5 laps
• Fuji Speedway '80s - 5 laps

21: TT Classic Series (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• 2005 Honda CB400SS RM
• 2005 Yamaha SR400 RM

"A classic event featuring the "Single Sports" class of bikes. This series consists of 3 races, of 3 laps each."
Even though this championship features two different classic bikes, both are modern classics. These two cafe racers you can choose from are raced in a three-race championship. You will be racing on three intense courses. Do whatever it takes to harness the capabilities of each of these machines on each of these courses.

RACES:
• Twin Ring Motegi: East Short Course - 3 laps
• Tsukuba Circuit - 3 laps
• Autumn Ring - 3 laps

22: TT World Series (R)!

RESTRICTIONS:
• Racing bikes only

"This championship is dedicated to "Monster Machines," spread across 7 race events."
The Tourist Trophy World Series to motorcycles is like the Gran Turismo World Championship for cars. You are racing seven of the toughest tracks in Tourist Trophy with seven very long races. Any eligible Racing bike is allowed to compete. You may even use some of those bikes that raced in the 2005 edition of the 8 Hours of Suzuka that you earned for these races. This championship challenge is extreme. However, if you can deliver a solid and consistent performance, you will become the World Champion of Tourist Trophy. Victory is not impossible with this final challenge. Just remember to ride hard and ride smart. Don't make too many mistakes. Good luck to you taking on Tourist Trophy's greatest challenge!

RACES:
• Laguna Seca - 7 laps
• Suzuka Circuit - 7 laps
• Twin Ring Motegi: Road Course - 7 laps
• Fuji Speedway 2005 - 7 laps
• Infineon Raceway - 7 laps
• Twin Ring Motegi: Super Speedway - 10 laps
• The Ricardo Tormo Circuit of Valencia - 7 laps


To my knowledge, when you clear all 22 Race Events, there is one extra championship for you to clear to become champion of Tourist Trophy racing. I'll leave that up to you to unlock and race. But for now... that concludes this blog post!





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Races of Gran Turismo 5: Endurance Series

(UPDATED: October 7, 2014)

Endurance, like in any sport, is as important to victory. Any Gran Turismo racer knows that long distance racing is just as crucial to victory as any regular-length race. The emphasis is more on strategy and skill rather than outright speed. Consistent good driving with good pit strategy will mean the difference between success and failure in the long-distance racing scene. How long can you keep your cool? How long can you last? Are you game enough to win? Welcome to the endurance racing scene!

This blog post pertains only to the GT5 Endurance Series races. REMEMBER: You must be at Level 25 or higher to compete in this series.

This blog post is also the first new blog post since the re-naming of this blog from "John's Gran Turismo Space" to "John's Race Space."

LATEST UPDATE(S)/REVISION(S):

OCT 7 2014 - added links to other posts in this series; updated overall look of posts and made several edits

--- Races of Gran Turismo 5: Retrospective ---

Did you miss any of my past posts in this series? Here is a recap:

• Races of Gran Turismo 5: Beginner Series
• Races of Gran Turismo 5: Amateur Series
• Races of Gran Turismo 5: Professional Series
• Races of Gran Turismo 5: Expert Series
• Races of Gran Turismo 5: Extreme Series
• Races of Gran Turismo 5: Endurance Series (YOU ARE HERE)

So you've cleared the other five series? Well, prepare to enter the longest single races any Gran Turismo can ever provide- the Endurance Series. Victory here requires you to keep your cool and race consistently for laps (and hours) on end. Get ready for the longest and toughest races of your Gran Turismo career.

--- Races of Gran Turismo 5: Endurance Series ---

One last final series. Let's set the mood and go to work!


How long can you last? How hard will you fight? The Endurance Series of GT5's races will test your long-distance abilities like never before.

Because this is all based on my progress in GT5, this post will be constantly updated as I try to get info on each of the endurances. This post is like life- a work-in-progress. Get to know the nine endurances of Gran Turismo 5:

Grand Valley 300km (Level 25).

"A grueling 60 lap event that demands total concentration."

The signature endurance race of Gran Turismo racing is back for the fifth installment. Get ready for the many twists and turns that make Grand Valley one of the most imposing and challenging courses in all of Gran Turismo. Pace yourself well and don't make as many mistakes if you expect to win here.

No restrictions for A-Spec. Sports Soft tires or less, or Sports Hard or higher are required for B-Spec racing. B-Spec racing for this event requires four B-Spec drivers.

• Grand Valley Speedway (60 laps)

Roadster 4-Hour Endurance (Level 26).

"Successive generations of Roadster compete for supremacy on the Tsukuba Circuit."

At the track miles north of Tokyo in Ibaraki Prefecture, the 1.2-something mile Tsukuba Circuit is here for you. You will race this track again in the Endurance Series of races, but this endurance requires you to bring your Mazda Miata/MX-5/Roadster for a four-hour endurance around this compact circuit. Make the most of this track's length and depth to carry as much speed through the sweeping corners. This race is the only One-Make endurance of the nine endurance races. The Roadster 4-Hour Endurance has no lap limit- it is a four-hour tour of Tsukuba with you and several other Mazda Miatas. Zoom-Zoom!

All Mazda MX-5/Miata/Roadster models are allowed to compete. Sports Soft tires (or less), or Sports Hard (or higher) are required for B-Spec racing. B-Spec racing for this endurance requires four B-Spec drivers.

• Tsukuba Circuit (4 Hours)

Laguna Seca 200 Miles (Level 27).

"A classic race with the added excitement of the Corkscrew chicane."

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is back in the Endurance Series. Gran Turismo's oldest real-world circuit is back along with this endurance. This race around Laguna Seca is the second-oldest endurance in GT history trailing only the Grand Valley 300km. Laguna Seca is unforgiving, technical, and punishing; and I am not just talking about the world-famous Corkscrew. Put your racing skills to the test on this Californian road course.

No restrictions for A-Spec. Sports Soft (or less) or Sports Hard (or higher) are required for B-Spec racing. B-Spec racing requires four B-Spec drivers.

• Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (90 Laps)

Indy 500 (Level 28).

"A high-speed contest over 500 miles of this classic track."

You won't get to race with Indy cars around the Superspeedway - Indy, but you can enjoy some high-speed racing on the hallowed grounds of Indy. This is the third-straight Gran Turismo to feature an endurance race on an oval. Bring your fastest car to this one because most of the opposition consists of very fast and very powerful cars. It may be an oval, but prepare for 200 laps around this track that I call "the world's fastest road course."

No restrictions for A-Spec. Racing Soft tires (or less) or Racing Hard tires (or higher) is required for B-Spec racing. This race requires four B-Spec drivers.

• Superspeedway - Indy (200 laps)

Suzuka 1000km (Level 30).

"A classic endurance event for racing cars from all over the world."

The Suzuka Circuit is one of the world's greatest and most rewarding race tracks to race on. If you have a lot of time on your hands, try racing 172 laps around this circuit. Considering the majority of Typical Opponents are GT500 racing machines, and considering they can lap this course in just over two minutes, you can do the math and figure out that (including pit stops) you may be racing this track for at least three hours. It is actually a returning endurance from Gran Turismo 4. Just remember- you're racing against 11 other cars in GT5 here as opposed to racing against five others in GT4 at Suzuka. It means you'll have to work twice as hard to go for the win. Also, be mindful of any possible weather changes since this track is set for Weather Change. This is the first-ever endurance race in Gran Turismo history to have time and/or weather changes play a factor in how the race plays out. Victory is not impossible, but do your best to win this one!

No restrictions for A-Spec. Racing Soft tires (or less) or Racing Hard tires (or higher) is required for B-Spec racing. This race requires four B-Spec drivers.

• Suzuka Circuit [Weather Change] (172 laps)

Nürburgring 4 Hour Endurance (Level 32).

"A casual introduction to the intricacies of the Nürburgring."

Learn what it takes to master the 'Ring by taking on this casual 4-hour endurance race. Survival here depends on your ability to master the 12+ mile insanity that combines the massive Nordschleife along with the contemporary Grand Prix circuit.

No restrictions for A-Spec. {B-Spec details in progress...}

• Nürburgring Type V (4 hours)

Tsukuba 9-Hour Endurance (Level 33).

"A famous event for tuned cars held at the Tsukuba Circuit."

Suited mostly towards tuner cars, this nine-hour romp around Tsukuba Circuit will test your patience and racing ability in a most unreal way. Everything you've learned from past races at Tsukuba (including the four-hour race with the Mazda Miata models) will be put to the test again in this grueling race around this 1.2-mile road course. As opposed to four hours, you have to last five more hours. That's right- can you hang on for nine hours around Tsukuba? If so, consider yourself a champion. Your opposition consists mostly of tuner cars. So if you have a good tuner car, you might stand a chance here (if you want to be fair with the competition. Otherwise, blow them away with some super-powereful car).

No restrictions for A-Spec. {B-Spec details in progress...}

• Tsukuba Circuit (9 hours)

24 Hours of Le Mans (Level 35).

"The classic endurance race, which every driver dreams of winning."

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the greatest endurance race in the world. It is often called the Grand Prix of Endurance (Grand Prix d'Endurance) since a majority of the race is run in the daylight. The world's finest manufacturers and racing constructors battle the elements on a nearly 8.5-mile course that mostly consists of public roads. For obvious licensing reasons, the Le Mans namesake wasn't used in Gran Turismo 4, but you already know the track and the race. Time and weather changes are in vogue for Gran Turismo 5. So unlike Gran Turismo 4's version, you will have the opportunity to enjoy racing for 24 hours in this legendary endurance with realistic time cycles and possible changes in weather. Are you ready to endure like never before to win here?

No restrictions for A-Spec. {B-Spec details in progress...}

• Circuit de la Sarthe 2009 (24 hours)

24 Hours of Nürburgring (Level 40).

"An ultra-hardcore endurance race on the toughest of tracks."

If you don't think the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the greatest of all races, many others will say the 24 Hours at the Nürburgring is the greatest of all races. This massively long race track will be contested on for 24 straight hours of intense and grueling racing. You will be using a combination of the contemporary Grand Prix circuit and the 12+ mile long Nordschleife. Lap times will be very long. A time of about 10 minutes a lap in the fastest cars will really push your endurance to the limit. Survive it all, however, and you will have PLENTY to brag about to friends! If you've won the other eight endurances, consider this one the endurance race that caps off your Gran Turismo endurance racing career. Time AND weather will change as you embark on this epic voyage.

No restrictions for A-Spec. Racing Soft tires (or less) or Racing Hard tires (or higher) is required for B-Spec racing. This race requires four B-Spec drivers.

• Nürburgring 24h (24 hours)


Remember that I will be updating some of the missing details either based on reading other materials or through my own progress through Gran Turismo 5.





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Races of Gran Turismo 1

Gran Turismo 1 is all purely circuit racing. There are some single-race events along with an assortment of championships. Everything from single races to various championships are featured. This blog post is a resource to help you in becoming a World Champion of Gran Turismo.

NOTE: This blog post may be updated regularly to make edits and to keep all information consistent.

--- What You Must Know: Racing Synopsis ---

There are five race types. Only the GT League and Special Event series matter the most in your journey through Gran Turismo 1.

There are five event types in Gran Turismo 1:

* GT League - Official Gran Turismo Foundation races. These are the official racing events. Start off in the Sunday Cup and work your way up to the Gran Turismo World Cup.

* Special Event - various championships to test your racing abilities. It includes three endurance races. Races last anywhere between two laps to over 60 laps. The number of championship races last anywhere between three to five races.

* Time Trial - All of the courses in Gran Turismo 1 are available for you to race. Use this to set up and tune your car to be at its absolute best. You get only two laps.

* Spot Race - Compete in a one-off race where no license is needed. You can use Spot Races to develop your racing skill while also earning money along the way. Only five courses are available: High-Speed Ring, Grand Valley (East), Autumn Mini, Trial Mountain, and Deep Forest. All races last only two laps.

* Memory Card Battle - With two players and two different Memory Cards with GT1 data, challenge your friend or rival (same thing, right? :D) to a race.


Now that you know the races, it's time to look at the events themselves. Only the GT League and Special Events will be covered here.

--- Races of Gran Turismo 1: GT League ---

Let's look at the four championships for which this league consists of. You will be racing every course in normal direction. The only track you will NOT race is Test Course. So by doing the official GT races, you will be introduced to every track in the game in normal direction. Every car is legal to race in the official GT races.

Sunday Cup.

from the game:
"Gateway to the World of Gran Turismo. A great place to improve your skills!"

Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 1,500 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 3,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 500 Cr.
...4th Place wins 400 Cr.
...5th Place wins 300 Cr.
...6th Place wins 200 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 15,000 Cr. and a new car.

(up to 28,500 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Autumn Ring Mini (2 Laps, Normal)
* High Speed Ring (2 Laps, Normal)
* Grand Valley - East (2 Laps, Normal)

Car Type Restrictions: none.

It is recommended you begin here. A B-Grade License is required for you to compete in this championship. The tracks are all fairly short and shouldn't be too much a fussbudget to clear. The best way to make the most money towards upgrading your car or purchasing a new one is by getting Pole Position and finishing first in all three races. My own recommendation is to get either the 1990 Mazda RX-7 FC GT-X or the MA70 Supra GT Turbo Limited from their respective Used Car lots. Both cars are more than sufficient for your 10,000 Credit budget when starting out and are quite capable to race with.

The first race takes place on Autumn Ring Mini, a course vastly suited for slower cars. So much complexity goes into this track for its diminutive length. You should have little or no problems racing this course. Your next challenge is High Speed Ring. Resembling Fuji (from the '90s) in layout and raced in reverse, High Speed Ring is where you can live out your high-speed road racing fantasies. The only concern areas are the chicane and the final corner. Otherwise, you should have minimal problems navigating this course. The final challenge is at Grand Valley's East course. Grand Valley is the signature race track of the Gran Turismo series. You will be racing the East course of Grand Valley. This variation takes away the super-slow hairpin and the other part of the track that leads to the two tunnels and the long bridge. Your racing skills need to be seriously up to par if you expect to win here. Make sure you navigate the hairpin with precision to avoid having slow lap times.

Without giving away too much, the car you win is not all that good or useful for any other races. Remember to sell (that car) to (that manufacturer) to make the most money from your sale.

Clubman Cup.

from the game:
"The next step after graduating from amateur class. Advanced skills required."

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 2,500 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 7,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...4th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 700 Cr.
...6th Place wins 500 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 20,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 56,500 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Autumn Ring (2 Laps, Normal)
* Clubman Stage Route 5 (2 Laps, Normal)
* Trial Mountain (2 Laps, Normal)

Car Type Restrictions: none.

Before you can race here, remember to earn your A-Grade License. An A License will allow you to compete in this series as well as the next championship. The Clubman Cup assumes that what you learned from the Sunday Cup can be put to better use as you take on the challenge of the Clubman Cup. You may want to upgrade to a better car if you haven't done so already. The races here are tougher as are the courses you will race on.

You will return to the Autumn Ring, but this time, you will race the full circuit. Autumn Ring is an unbalanced nightmare of a course. Keep mistakes to an absolute minimum if you expect to win here. Clubman Stage Route 5 will be your first-ever night racing course. This configuration is shorter and faster than its Special Stage Route 5 brother. When racing city courses, remember that you do not have the luxury of a lot of runoff road if you go into a spin or go off course. Keep this in mind as you race through the night air on this highway course. Finally, Trial Mountain provides the final challenge the Clubman Cup has to offer. Trial Mountain is basically a rally course that thinks it is a proper road racing circuit. Because it has a rally racing feel to it, you will be contending with some natural terrain features that will unnerve almost any car. Do not be surprised if your car goes off road as you try to navigate it properly. I strongly don't recommend this, but if you are in an intense battle on the final lap and are desperate to pass the driver in front of you, go off the course at the final chicane.

The car you win here can be quite helpful for you. Use it in some of the tougher races.

Gran Turismo Cup.

From the Game:
"Pit yourself against top-class drivers in this high caliber battle fought with hard-tuned cars."

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 5,500 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 10,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 7,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 3,000 Cr.
...4th Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...6th Place wins 500 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 25,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 87,000 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Grand Valley (3 Laps, Normal)
* Deep Forest (3 Laps, Normal)
* Special Stage Route 5 (3 Laps, Normal)
* Trial Mountain (3 Laps, Normal)

Car Type Restrictions: none.

The racing will now get tougher as faster cars and longer races await you. Make sure you have a car that can take on these rigors. Also make sure you have an A-License. Otherwise, you can not compete here. The Gran Turismo Cup is the stepping stone that leads to the final championship, the Gran Turismo World Cup. Races are three laps long on four courses. Apply all of your racing skills to these races against quality competition if you expect to win.

Grand Valley is your first challenge. This is the signature race track of the Gran Turismo series. You will race the full course here. This track includes the super-slow hairpin, the other two tunnels, the high-speed blast down the bridge, and the tricky tight chicane after the final tunnel. Make the most of your racing ability and victory will not be hard to achieve. You will be racing Deep Forest for your second race. With the sun setting in the distance, Deep Forest will challenge both your skills and your car's suspension setup. Poor suspension settings (or just bad driving) will make your car rough to drive around this tricky course. The third race is at Special Stage Route 5, which is the longer version of Clubman Stage Route 5. As you weave around the downtown buildings, remember to drive consistently making as few errors as possible. How you handle the very slow hairpin and the final few corners can play a role in how fast your lap times are. Once again, you will race Trial Mountain to close out the GT Cup. This time, you will do one more lap here (opposed to the two laps from the Clubman Cup). All you know about Trial Mountain from the Clubman Cup will play a role here. Just drive smart (and a bit fearlessly) if you want to win here.

Gran Turismo World Cup.

From the Game:
"The highest class in Gran Turismo. The ultimate challenge with real racing cars."

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 10,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 20,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 10,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...4th Place wins 4,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...6th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 50,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 230,000 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* High Speed Ring (3 Laps, Normal)
* Trial Mountain (3 Laps, Normal)
* Grand Valley Speedway (3 Laps, Normal)
* Special Stage Route 5 (3 Laps, Normal)
* Deep Forest (3 Laps, Normal)
* Special Stage Route 11 (3 Laps, Normal)

Car Type Restrictions: none.

With the most races and the fastest competition in the entire game, it goes without saying that this is the ultimate challenge in Gran Turismo 1. You need an International A-Grade License to compete on this level. You must either have a very fast sports car or any of the fast Special Models to stand the best chance. If you have a highly-tuned production car, it is best you give that car a Racing Modification if you haven't already. The races are three laps long on six of the most intense courses in the game. High speed battle is the name of the game here with some of the best cars this game has to offer.

(JUST MY OWN PERSONAL PREFERENCE: I usually race the GT World Cup last after I've cleared all the Special Event races and the other GT League championships. It just makes winning the GT World Cup that much more important to win after you've cleared just about everything else.)

High Speed Ring should be child's play if you have a fast and capable car. Just remember the best racing line and strategies, and you'll do just fine. Trial Mountain returns to intimidate you all over again. Remember how to race this course? Just do it in a faster car against faster competition. Grand Valley provides the next challenge, and you'd better know how to race this course by now if you expect to win or finish consistently. Special Stage Route 5 is just as challenging in the GT World Cup as it was in the GT Cup. Just hit your marks and drive consistently. Deep Forest is the penultimate challenge for any GT1 racer. Three laps through this forest at sunset will push your skills to the limit. Finally, you will race on Special Stage Route 11 for the only time among the GT League races. Assuming you never raced this track in any event besides the International A license test for this course, the challenge of a track you've never raced on will test your ability to race on a track you have never raced on before. This is the longest course in the entire game with laps taking anywhere from 90 seconds to 120 seconds.

If you clear this championship, congratulations! You are the King/Queen of Gran Turismo!





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--- Races of Gran Turismo 1: Special Events ---

The Special Events comprise most of the key races for you to beat. The majority of your racing takes place here. The Special Events are all pretty tough, so make sure you have a capable-enough car to compete. That is... unless you're okay finishing well down the order. Another aspect of these races is that many of them have restrictions on car types. Pay special attention to these restrictions to avoid having your car disqualified for entry. Also make sure you have the minimum license to compete (the required license is in parentheses in the heading: "B" = B-Grade License, "A" = A-Grade License, and "IA" = International A-Grade License). Race tracks noted as "II" are races on the track in the reverse direction. And in so, I will use "Reverse" instead of "II" to denote track raced in the reverse direction.

FF Cars (B).

From the Game:
"The fastest front-engine front-drive car is...?"

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 1,500 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 1,500 Cr.
...4th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 500 Cr.
...6th Place wins 300 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 10,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 29,500 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Deep Forest (2 Laps, Reverse)
* Grand Valley - East (2 Laps, Normal)
* Special Stage Route 11 (2 Laps, Normal)

Car Type Restrictions: only front/FWD cars.

The FF Challenge! tests your ability to race a FF car. Vastly frowned upon for performance driving (some people even call FWD as "wrong-wheel drive"), a front/FWD car is capable of fishtailing and have serious cases of torque understeer. The advantage is that you have to do something really dumb to get these cars to spin out. Therefore, FF cars are usually the best cars to practice racing with.

FR Cars (B).

From the Game:
"The real McCoy of sports cars. The world of front-engine rear-drive."

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 1,500 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 1,500 Cr.
...4th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 500 Cr.
...6th Place wins 300 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 10,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 29,500 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Grand Valley - East (2 Laps, Reverse)
* Deep Forest (2 Laps, Normal)
* Grand Valley (2 Laps, Reverse)

Car Type Restrictions: front-engine, RWD cars only.

Real performance machines have rear-wheel drive. Front/RWD cars provide the best balance of front-end torque and rear-end drive. The balance makes these cars immensely great to drive. I can speak from experience that there is one big problem with front/RWD cars- spins. That's why I loved racing my 4WD Mitsubishi GTO in GT1. You need to control these cars with precise care to avoid spinning out. The three courses quickly unnerve you and your car if you are not as proficient behind the wheel piloting these machines.

4WD Cars (B).

From the Game:
"The ultimate battle of 4-wheel drive sports cars!!"

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 1,500 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 1,500 Cr.
...4th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 500 Cr.
...6th Place wins 300 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 10,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 29,500 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Trial Mountain (2 Laps, Reverse)
* Grand Valley (2 Laps, Normal)
* Special Stage Route 5 (2 Laps, Reverse)

Car Type Restrictions: 4WD cars only.

Four-wheel drive cars offer the traction of FWD with the acceleration and drive of RWD. Unfortunately, these cars are heavier because of the extra parts. This three-race championship exhibits your ability to control these cars with precision. Though 4WD gives you the most control, 4WD usually is not considered very good for road racing. The unparalleled control will give you the traction and acceleration advantage, but at the expense of heavier cars. Make the most of your 4WD car's power to win.

Lightweight (B).

From the Game:
"Fierce battle with lightweight cars!!"

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 2,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 3,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 2,500 Cr.
...4th Place wins 1,500 Cr.
...5th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...6th Place wins 500 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 10,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 31,000 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Autumn Ring Mini (2 Laps, Reverse)
* Clubman Stage Route 5 (2 Laps, Normal)
* Deep Forest (2 Laps, Reverse)

Car Type Restrictions: lightweight cars only.

Simply put, the Lightweight Sports Battle Stage was designed with lightweight compact cars in mind. Cars like almost any Honda/Acura Civic and the Mitsubishi FTO are among many cars you can race with in this championship. The courses aren't as difficult to race on, either. So take full advantage of this as you race on the limit in compacts. Big and heavy and powerful cars need not apply.

If you need some guidelines for what qualifies for this championship, here are a few cars to consider for this championship:
* any Honda Civic
* the Honda CR-X
* any Mitsubishi FTO
* any Mazda Miata (the only lightweight front/RWD car in the game)
* any Mitsubushi Mirage
* any Toyota Corolla
* any Toyota Starlet
* the Toyota Sprinter

That should help you get started.

US vs. Japan (A).

From the Game:
"Japanese and American cars meet head on!"

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 3,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 10,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 7,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...4th Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...6th Place wins 500 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 20,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 85,000 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Trial Mountain (3 Laps, Reverse)
* Special Stage Route 5 (3 Laps, Normal)
* High Speed Ring (3 Laps, Normal)
* Grand Valley - East (3 Laps, Reverse)
* Special Stage Route 11 (3 Laps, Normal)

Car Type Restrictions: only Japanese and American cars.

The US-Japan Sports Car Championship features five intense races featuring a battle of Japanese and American cars. Considering the amount of Japanese cars seriously outnumber the two American makes, this seems almost unfair racing an American car. Every car has been Race Modified making this feel more like a proper GT championship. Do the same for your high-end American or Japanese car in this championship too. Five races with three laps each will push your skills to the limit.

UK vs. Japan (A).

From the Game:
"The clash between Japanese sports cars and British sports cars!"

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 3,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 10,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 7,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...4th Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...6th Place wins 500 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 20,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 85,000 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Trial Mountain (3 Laps, Reverse)
* Special Stage Route 5 (3 Laps, Normal)
* High Speed Ring (3 Laps, Normal)
* Grand Valley - East (3 Laps, Reverse)
* Special Stage Route 11 (3 Laps, Normal)

Car Type Restrictions: only British and Japanese cars.

With as much of disparity in manufacturers, the Anglo-Japanese Sports Car Championship feels even more like a mismatch as far as manufacturers are concerned. However, British cars are just as capable in this game as American cars. Apply the same skills in the other championship to help you win here. Each of the five races last three laps long.

UK vs. US (A).

From the Game:
"British sports cars vs. American sports cars"

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 3,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 10,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 7,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...4th Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...6th Place wins 500 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 20,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 85,000 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Trial Mountain (3 Laps, Reverse)
* Special Stage Route 5 (3 Laps, Normal)
* High Speed Ring (3 Laps, Normal)
* Grand Valley - East (3 Laps, Reverse)
* Special Stage Route 11 (3 Laps, Normal)

Car Type Restrictions: only British and American cars.

You may think this isn't an interesting championship since there are so few American and British cars. Look at it this way if you hate Japanese cars- you can freely race these pure sports cars in the Anglo-American Sports Car Championship without any Japanese cars getting in the mix. You can race powerful American and British cars on five different courses with three laps each.

Megaspeed (A).

From the Game:
"Who will win the ultra-high-speed battle?"

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 5,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 15,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 10,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...4th Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
...6th Place wins 500 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 30,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 90,000 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* High Speed Ring (3 Laps, Normal)
* Test Course (3 Laps)
* High Speed Ring (3 Laps, Reverse)

Car Type Restrictions: none.

Speed and power are the names of the game here in the Megaspeed Cup. You will need a car that makes a lot of horsepower when maxed out. I would recommend the Mitsubishi GTO Twin-Turbo MR as it makes up to 930 horsepower when fully maxed out and tuned for power. This is where putting that Stage 3 NA or Stage 4 Turbo can be put to good use on two courses. This will be the ONLY time you will race on Test Course against other cars. It is a great opportunity to make big money, especially when you keep racing this championship constantly. Bring a fast car or go home. Each of the three races are three laps long, and the only real challenging race is the final one on High Speed Ring in reverse.

Normal Car (A).

From the Game:
"The world's fastest commercially available car is...?"

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 10,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 50,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 10,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...4th Place wins 4,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 2,000 Cr.
...6th Place wins 500 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 100,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 400,000 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* Autumn Ring Mini (5 Laps, Reverse)
* Grand Valley - East (5 Laps, Reverse)
* Clubman Stage Route 5 (5 Laps, Reverse)
* Deep Forest (5 Laps, Reverse)
* Special Stage Route 11 (5 Laps, Reverse)

Car Type Restrictions: normal (meaning un-tuned) cars only.

In my opinion, this is the toughest of all championships. This is where driving skill (as well as bringing a competitive car) is the key. Its challenge is in trying to win with an untuned car. The Normal Car World Speed Contest is a challenge of bringing the best car while also racing it successfully. If you don't think you can compare with a modest sports car, you may well bring a car like either Dodge Viper. But remember- YOU CAN NOT TUNE THE CAR! If you purchase any upgrades for it, your car will be disqualified from entering this championship. Even more so if you make a permanent upgrade (like weight reduction). This is going to be a tough championship, so you need to bring a great car and drive equally great to win. This championship may also be a precursor to the Polyphony Digital Cup [in GT3], consisting only of reverse tracks (except the final race in this championship).

Tuned Car (IA).

From the Game:
"This is where hard-tuned cars battle it out. Which car will claim the world number one spot?"

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 10,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins 50,000 Cr.
...2nd Place wins 30,000 Cr.
...3rd Place wins 20,000 Cr.
...4th Place wins 10,000 Cr.
...5th Place wins 5,000 Cr.
...6th Place wins 1,000 Cr.
* The Championship winner earns 100,000 Cr. and a new car.
(up to 400,000 Cr. is available for winning pole in every race and winning every race)

Races:
* High Speed Ring (5 Laps, Reverse)
* Grand Valley (5 Laps, Reverse)
* Clubman Stage Route 5 (5 Laps, Reverse)
* Autumn Ring (5 Laps, Reverse)
* Special Stage Route 11 (5 Laps, Reverse)

Car Type Restrictions: no Race-Modified cars or Special Models.

Every race is in reverse direction and only for production cars. You can tune your car as much as you like here... just don't Race Modify it or race any Special Models. Big money is on the line here in the Hard-tuned Car Speed Contest. This championship is even more a precursor to the [GT4 version of the] Polyphony Digital Cup.

Grand Valley 300 km (IA).

From the Game:
"Race through Grand Valley Speedway, a course with the best view in Gran Turismo racing."

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 20,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins ??? Cr.
...2nd Place wins ??? Cr.
...3rd Place wins ??? Cr.
...4th Place wins ??? Cr.
...5th Place wins ??? Cr.
...6th Place wins ??? Cr.
* The Race winner earns ??? Cr. and a new car.

Car Type Restrictions: none.

Endurance races operate much different from any race. You can not afford to just equip your car with Racing Soft tires and expect to win. This is one of three instances where you need to make frequent pit stops as the race unfolds. It is best to have a properly set up car to take advantage of the rigors of endurance racing.

The Grand Valley 300km is the signature race of Gran Turismo on the game series' signature race track. You will compete for 60 laps on this course against some very fast GT cars. Your ability to win is predicated on racing this course for some time. How long will you be playing? Somewhere around (but not exceeding) two hours of racing is what you can expect here. This is a fierce race. Do not compete in this race if you don't have enough time to race this from start to finish.

Special Stage Route 11 - All Night I (IA).

From the Game:
"A midsummer night festival held on SS Route 11, a specially built urban circuit."

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 20,000 Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins ??? Cr.
...2nd Place wins ??? Cr.
...3rd Place wins ??? Cr.
...4th Place wins ??? Cr.
...5th Place wins ??? Cr.
...6th Place wins ??? Cr.
* The Race winner earns ??? Cr. and a new car.

Car Type Restrictions: none.

Endurance races operate much different from any race. You can not afford to just equip your car with Racing Soft tires and expect to win. This is one of three instances where you need to make frequent pit stops as the race unfolds. It is best to have a properly set up car to take advantage of the rigors of endurance racing.

Get ready for night racing on city streets with the SS Route 11 All-Night Endurance Race 1. With the sun going down, get ready for an endurance racing battle of 30 laps (about an hour or so) on a twisting and challenging street course. The most important thing to remember about racing this course is to use caution racing the super-slow chicane under the Start/Finish highway. Missing this section will ruin your entire lap. Bring your racing machine to this one to stand a chance. Make sure you have time to do this race from start to finish as it lasts at least an hour.

Special Stage Route 11 - All-Night II (IA).

From the Game:
"A midsummer night festival held on SS Route 11, a specially built urban circuit."

Race Fixtures:
* Pole Position is worth 20,000(?) Credits.
* Race Bonuses are as follows...
...1st Place wins ??? Cr.
...2nd Place wins ??? Cr.
...3rd Place wins ??? Cr.
...4th Place wins ??? Cr.
...5th Place wins ??? Cr.
...6th Place wins ??? Cr.
* The Race winner earns ??? Cr. and a new car.

Car Type Restrictions: no Race-Modified cars.

Endurance races operate much different from any race. You can not afford to just equip your car with Racing Soft tires and expect to win. This is one of three instances where you need to make frequent pit stops as the race unfolds. It is best to have a properly set up car to take advantage of the rigors of endurance racing.

Unlike the other SS Route 11 race, no Race-Modified cars are allowed here. Also, you race on the reverse configuration of this course. That means the slower and tougher sections come early. Make sure to be solid racing here. Do not race this event unless you have a qualifying car and time to run this race from start to finish.

(Two Bonus Races...)

Once you've cleared all the other races and championships, you get to race two special events. Neither of which have any sort of prize on the line. Let's just say these two races provides the fastest racing in Gran Turismo once you unlock these races. Also, you race on your own in these events.

Worry about this one only after you've won all the other championships! ;-)





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