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Two months from now, I will be driving by FC RX-7 to the racetrack for its annual pilgrimage. I'm happy it's happening, but sad it can't happen more often. I think I might have to move to the racetrack.
Until then, I discovered that using the controller to play Gran Turismo 7 isn't bad. I don't have a fixed location for my G29 steering wheel, so it takes a few minutes to set it up. And I'm not always in the move to clear my desk to make way for it. Today, I tried something new in GT7: the Weekly Challenges. I have noticed them before but never considered giving them a go.
You've got until the 4th of July to put your skills to the test, with three major rewards at stake: a 6-Star Roulette Ticket (for parts) if you complete one event, a 150,000-credits-worth ticket if you complete three events, and a 6-Star Roulette Ticket (for cars) if you go through all of five races. I was most excited about the Jimny Cup in Sardegna, as some time has gone by since I last drove off-road. But this challenge isn't available to me, as I haven't completed Menu Book 50.
I didn't feel like giving it a go today, so I moved on to the next race. I opted for the American Clubman Cup 700. I had forgotten how long Special Stage Route X is. It's like an 18-mile-long (30 km) NASCAR layout but considerably more boring. I felt happy and sorry for choosing my tuned Corvette C7 ZR1 for the task. Topping out at 223 mph (360 kph), no other opponent could do anything to stop me from flying by.
And you don't even need brakes for this track. This challenge is a real snooze-fest if the competition isn't hot enough. It took me slightly over five minutes to finish the job, and the outcome was a meager prize of 15,000 credits. At least you can get some cool shots rolling down the road. I tried moving on to the Porsche 356 One-Make Special event, realizing I don't own this model.
You'll find it in Legends cars, which won't be cheap. I got the Porsche 356 A/1500 GS Carrera '56 for 618,000 credits, but the GT Carrera Speedster '56 variation will cost a hefty 1.6 million credits! I don't remember driving something slower around Laguna Seca, and I couldn't find the patience to complete the race. Also, be wary when downshifting with these cars, or you'll find yourself going sideways against your will.
The only challenge I had fun with was the Porsche Cup at Autodromo Lago Maggiore. Driving the 911 GT3 (996), I barely managed to take the lead on the fourth lap! If everything goes according to plan, you need around 12 minutes to complete this race alone. The track is superb, racing against other Porsches is equally cool, and you can win 70,000 credits if you finish first!
I couldn't go through with the Gr. 1 Prototype Series for two reasons: I don't have enough patience to race for eight laps around Circuit de Sainte-Croix, and the Porsche 962C felt slightly underpowered against all the other competitors. Maybe I must give this another try when I'm not as tired. Now, I must find a way to rack up enough credits to buy the Mazda 787B.
You've got until the 4th of July to put your skills to the test, with three major rewards at stake: a 6-Star Roulette Ticket (for parts) if you complete one event, a 150,000-credits-worth ticket if you complete three events, and a 6-Star Roulette Ticket (for cars) if you go through all of five races. I was most excited about the Jimny Cup in Sardegna, as some time has gone by since I last drove off-road. But this challenge isn't available to me, as I haven't completed Menu Book 50.
I didn't feel like giving it a go today, so I moved on to the next race. I opted for the American Clubman Cup 700. I had forgotten how long Special Stage Route X is. It's like an 18-mile-long (30 km) NASCAR layout but considerably more boring. I felt happy and sorry for choosing my tuned Corvette C7 ZR1 for the task. Topping out at 223 mph (360 kph), no other opponent could do anything to stop me from flying by.
And you don't even need brakes for this track. This challenge is a real snooze-fest if the competition isn't hot enough. It took me slightly over five minutes to finish the job, and the outcome was a meager prize of 15,000 credits. At least you can get some cool shots rolling down the road. I tried moving on to the Porsche 356 One-Make Special event, realizing I don't own this model.
You'll find it in Legends cars, which won't be cheap. I got the Porsche 356 A/1500 GS Carrera '56 for 618,000 credits, but the GT Carrera Speedster '56 variation will cost a hefty 1.6 million credits! I don't remember driving something slower around Laguna Seca, and I couldn't find the patience to complete the race. Also, be wary when downshifting with these cars, or you'll find yourself going sideways against your will.
The only challenge I had fun with was the Porsche Cup at Autodromo Lago Maggiore. Driving the 911 GT3 (996), I barely managed to take the lead on the fourth lap! If everything goes according to plan, you need around 12 minutes to complete this race alone. The track is superb, racing against other Porsches is equally cool, and you can win 70,000 credits if you finish first!
I couldn't go through with the Gr. 1 Prototype Series for two reasons: I don't have enough patience to race for eight laps around Circuit de Sainte-Croix, and the Porsche 962C felt slightly underpowered against all the other competitors. Maybe I must give this another try when I'm not as tired. Now, I must find a way to rack up enough credits to buy the Mazda 787B.
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