Day 396 (2 MAY, YEAR 2): Prize Car Delivery

Prize car Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02 has been delivered.
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This car was awarded for winning the Dream Car Championship event. It has the #23 Red/Blue livery.

At this point, the last championship event that's longer than 5 races is the Formula GT series. I'll be using the Audi R8 Race Car, but I have to clear some disk space and transfer my older videos to DVD. This will take a while, and the races are long enough by themselves...

Here's what my Game Status screen looked like after this car was delivered:
http://gt4.mygt4diary.com/gamestatus.asp?d=397

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 395 (1 MAY, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 10

Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 10 (Cote d'Azur). Champion.
Time: 1'32.080 Overall Champion

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: Cote d'Azur: 7 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 30; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 15; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @ 0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000, $200000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	10'59.980	1'32.080
2	2	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'02.415
3	3	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'20.933
4	4	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+0'21.747
5	5	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'22.831
6	6	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'27.156

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'35.334, 4.724" quicker than P2.

The narrow streets don't make passing easy, especially for the opponents. I manage to keep the GT-R behind, but it hounds me for a good while after its tires warm up. Other than that, this race wasn't too much problem.

I ended the practice session with 185 miles, and ended the race with 200.9 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6763011447595175333

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 394 (30 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 9

Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 9 (El Capitan). Champion.
Time: 1'41.882

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: El Capitan Reverse: 4 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 30; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 15; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @ 0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	7'03.406	1'41.882
2	2	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'00.173
3	4	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'04.120
4	3	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+0'06.014
5	5	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'12.696
6	6	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'14.163

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I set the Auto Gearing back to 15 and qualified P1 with a 1'43.367, 4.068" quicker than P2.

After a horrible start, I fall back to P5 and gradually work my way into the lead. But coming out of Turn E, I go wide and bash into the wall at the worst possible point. I come to a dead stop, but as I eek my way back on track, the GT-R bashes me from behind and I manage to lead at T2 of Lap 3. It passes again as we head through the final turn, but I work my way back to P1 as we cross the line to begin the final lap.

The GT-R moves past me as we enter the first turn, but I retake the position shortly thereafter. While things are close, I manage to keep it behind me for the rest of the race, finishing with 6 bars of Nitrous.

I ended the practice session with 168 miles, and ended the race with 181 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4158633508684222426

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 393 (29 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 8

Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 8 (Circuit de la Sarthe II). Champion.
Time: 3'33.233

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: Circuit de la Sarthe II: 2 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 30; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 19; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @ 0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	7'11.068	3'33.233
2	2	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+0'06.196
3	3	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'06.644
4	5	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'14.304
5	6	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'18.250
6	4	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'18.869

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I set the Auto Gearing to 19 but kept the Nitrous at 30. I qualified P1 with a 3'33.919, 5.613" quicker than P2.

The SpecII gets shoved into the junk as we approach Indy, and it falls back to P6. Since the TT-R can't even get to 190 down Hunaudiers, I chose to cut the Dunlop and Ford chicanes, and juiced it for the final lap. Other than some blocking, there wasn't much problem winning this one.

I ended the practice session with 144 miles, and ended the race with 162 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3952457786033101814

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 392 (28 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 7

Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 7 (Beginner Course). Champion.
Time: 0'20.964

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: Beginner Course: 27 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 30; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 15; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @ 0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	10'03.886	0'20.964
2	3	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'02.909
3	4	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'05.882
4	5	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'06.972
5	6	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'08.173
6	2	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+1LAP

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I set the Auto Gearing back to 15 and the Nitrous back to 30. I qualified P1 with a 0'22.551, 1.143" quicker than P2.

Other than cutting through the grass for a lap or two, this race was won cleanly and without problem. The '02 Ford would've finished P2, but it ended up pitting towards the end of the race to fall a lap behind. This allowed the GT-R to take P2, and the '02 Ford finished P6.

I ended the practice session with 114 miles, and ended the race with 127 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7559449068782518253

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 391 (27 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 6

Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 6 (Test Course). Champion.
Time: 1'50.102

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: Test Course: 2 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 50; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 19; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @ 0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	3'51.459	1'50.102
2	2	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+0'00.095
3	3	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'00.730
4	4	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'13.517
5	5	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'13.573
6	6	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'23.160

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

Before the practice session, I upped the Auto Gearing to 19. After exiting the pits, I lined myself up into the path of the SpecII, which was important to make sure I could slow it down. I would push-draft it the whole way around, and eventually the other Ford came around.

Towards the end of the hot lap, I backed off before the end of the final turn and hit the juice to pass it on the exit. This would be the same strategy I'd employ for the race.

I qualified P1 with a 1'21.081, 2.351" quicker than P2.

I upped the Nitrous to 50 to make sure I could get the extra oomph to pass out of the last turn. I kept all other settings the same, and won the race in similar fashion to how I ran the practice.

I ended the practice session with 99 miles, and ended the race with 113 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7744660569769281884

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 390 (26 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 5

Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 5 (Hong Kong). Champion.
Time: 1'19.113

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: Hong Kong: 7 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 30; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 15; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @ 0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	9'23.160	1'19.113
2	2	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'01.203
3	3	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+0'06.456
4	5	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'09.026
5	4	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'15.168
6	6	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'18.036

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'21.081, 2.351" quicker than P2.

While I was able to stay in front of the GT-R throughout the race, I kept nudging the walls from time to time, and could never pull away significantly from it. In any case, this race was won without much problem, without crash-turning, and without using the bottle.

I ended the practice session with 72 miles, and ended the race with 86 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6548540701240993193

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 389 (25 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 4

Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 4 (Seoul Central). Champion.
Time: 0'57.358

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: Seoul Central Reverse: 7 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 30; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 15; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @ 0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	6'49.983	0'57.358
2	2	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'00.189
3	3	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+0'02.908
4	5	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'06.875
5	4	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'11.996
6	6	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'16.854

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 0'58.467, 0.082" quicker than P2.

The GT-R would always manage to catch up to my bumper as we begin each lap. In spite of that, I was able to hold the lead throughout the race, and would rely on blocking to stay in front. Thank goodness for Artificial Unintelligence.

I ended the practice session with 56 miles, and ended the race with 69 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7516288271026846775

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 388 (24 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 3

Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 3 (Deep Forest Raceway). Champion.
Time: 1'13.025

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: Deep Forest Raceway: 5 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 30; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 15; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @ 0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	6'14.814	1'13.025
2	2	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'01.528
3	4	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+0'11.656
4	3	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'15.190
5	5	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'15.298
6	6	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'18.829

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'16.397, 2.118" quicker than P2.

I gradually work up a lead to around 4 seconds, but I go wide for the exit of Turn 13. This sends me into the left side wall of Turn 14, and I give a good chunk of the gap back by the time the race ends.

I ended the practice session with 40 miles, and ended the race with 52 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5475922378658762666

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 387 (23 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 2

Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 2 (Tokyo Route 246). Champion.
Time: 1'35.401

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: Tokyo R246 Reverse: 4 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 30; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 15; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	6'37.160	1'35.401
2	2	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'00.073
3	3	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+0'02.807
4	4	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'06.392
5	5	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'06.565
6	6	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'07.879

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'38.857, 0.458" quicker than P2.

For the first lap or so, the field gets held up by Camaro, and I work up a 2 second gap. After the GT-R gets by, things tighten up a bit. As we head up the front straight at the end of Lap 3, I'm only up by 0.154" and have to block to hold the lead.

As we exit Turn D on the final lap, the GT-R scrubs me into the outside wall, and it's not until after wallriding Turn G that I take the lead back. I manage to hold the lead from there, but I still have to rely on blocking as we approach the line for a narrow finish.

I ended the practice session with 22 miles, and ended the race with 36 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7256016203701438688

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 386 (22 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Dream Car Championship / Race 1

After purchasing the TT-R, I headed to the Tune Shop for a bottle of Nitrous ($5000) and some R2 Tires ($11000). I then headed to the Extreme Events and went up against Lineup #3.
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Participated in Dream Car Championship Battle 1 (Opera Paris). Champion.
Time: 1'19.752

Extreme Events: Dream Car Championship: Opera Paris: 7 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; (470 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 30; Brake Controller 4/4; Auto Gearing @ 15; Aids 002; 16 Ballast @0; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02	9'22.784	1'19.752
2	2	Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02	+0'01.409
3	3	Ford GT LM Race Car '02	+0'07.213
4	4	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	+0'11.494
5	5	Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04	+0'12.230
6	6	Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01	+0'18.315

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'21.259, 3.327" quicker than P2.

This gap was mainly due to the fact that the Nissan was stuck behind the Fords for the practice session, as it ended up being quite a tight race. Most of the other entrants weren't part of the lead pack, but the GT-R was hounding my tail for the latter part of the race, and nearly took the lead on the final lap.

But I managed to stay off of the bottle, and won with a small margin despite some slight wall contact.

I ended the practice session with 3 miles, and ended the race with 16 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2144430516441633939

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 385 (21 APR, YEAR 2): NEW Car Purchase

Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02 purchased.
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I bought this car for the Dream Car Championship, the DTM series, and the TT OMR. I'll also be using it in a few endurance races to help wear it down, making it easier to get 200 point offers in the DTM. It costs $550000, has the #9 Blue livery, and is a really nice car to drive "out of the box".

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 384 (20 APR, YEAR 2): Prize Car Delivery

Prize car Opera Performance S2000 '04 has been delivered.
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This car was awarded for winning the Polyphony Digital Cup event. It has the #08 White livery, but won't be used to complete this game.

Up next will be the Dream Car Championship, and I'll be using the Audi TT-R Touring Car for it. Here's what my Game Status screen looked like after the S2000 was delivered:
http://gt4.mygt4diary.com/gamestatus.asp?d=385

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 383 (19 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 10

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 10 (Nurburgring Nordschleife). Champion.
Time: 8'06.806 Overall Champion

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: Nurburgring Nordschleife: 2 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000, $200000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	16'18.445	8'06.806
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'30.186
3	3	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	DNF
4	4	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	DNF
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	DNF
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	DNF

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 8'09.673, 28.645" quicker than P2.

While I managed to run a much quicker hot lap than the Z, most of the 2nd lap was done on orange tires. This gave it a few opportunities to make up some ground, especially after putting a wheel in the dirt out of Pflanzgarten and going wide on the approach into Schwalbenschwanz. There were a few other off-road moments, but nothing intentional and nothing too bad.

I ended the practice session with 257 miles, and ended the race with 284.6 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5938741101777914854

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 382 (18 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 9

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 9 (Suzuka Circuit). Champion.
Time: 2'26.737

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: Suzuka Circuit: 5 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	12'18.918	2'26.737
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'10.061
3	3	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	DNF
4	4	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	DNF
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	DNF
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	DNF

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 2'29.140, 6.795" quicker than P2.

Aside from two instances when I nearly looped it, this race was won cleanly and without problem. My front tires were orange by the end of the race, and I finished with a full bottle.

I ended the practice session with 213 miles, and ended the race with 232 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3824826918109379091

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 381 (17 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 8

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 8 (El Capitan). Champion.
Time: 2'02.771

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: El Capitan Reverse: 6 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	12'33.069	2'02.771
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'19.581
3	3	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	DNF
4	4	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	DNF
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	DNF
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	DNF

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 2'05.315, 9.502" quicker than P2.

I wanted to lap the Fiat by the time I finished the race, so on the last lap I did a bit of wallriding and crash-turning, and tried to use the bottle where I could. Unfortunately, my front left tire was a little beyond orange, and I couldn't catch up with it in time. I also made things worse by trying to wallride Turn F, which nearly spun me out, and I hit the "invisible" wall out of Turn L and ended up in the sand as I approached the final turn. Other than that, this race was handled without problem.

I ended the practice session with 187 miles, and ended the race with 206 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-425155041199757824

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 380 (16 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 7

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 7 (Circuit de la Sarthe I). Champion.
Time: 4'52.079

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: Circuit de la Sarthe I: 2 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	9'46.142	4'52.079
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'09.470
3	3	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	DNF
4	4	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	DNF
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	DNF
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	DNF

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 4'50.489, 14.415" quicker than P2.

Knowing that I'd be able to work up to a lead without using any dirty tactics, I decided to take take the Dunlop and Ford chicanes normally. However, I nearly break the back end loose through Porsche on Lap 1, and I also hit the inside corner wall of Mulsanne on Lap 2. Otherwise, the gap to the Z would've been bigger.

I ended the practice session with 163 miles, and ended the race with 181 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1368304955811430376

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 379 (15 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 6

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 6 (Motorland). Champion.
Time: 0'45.030

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: Motorland Reverse: 19 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	15'00.664	0'45.030
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'38.049
3	3	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	+1LAP
4	4	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	+1LAP
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	+1LAP
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	+2LAPS

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 0'47.138, 3.129" quicker than P2.

During my previous runs, the Z would go the whole race without pitting. Because of this, I chose to use the bottle early and cut through the grass out of the first left hander.

But as I start the 8th lap, the screen puts up a message about the Z pitting. When I viewed the replay, I found that the Z went too wide and smacked into the pit lane entry wall. This stopped it dead, and when it tried to recover, it ended up pulling into the pit lane. While in the pits, the INTEGRA passes it to take P2, but the Z manages to work its way back into second before the race ends.

I ended the practice session with 130 miles, and ended the race with 146 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4127602808403905398

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 378 (14 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 5

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 5 (Fuji Speedway 2005). Champion.
Time: 1'57.350

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: Fuji Speedway 2005: 6 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	12'02.127	1'57.350
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'24.021
3	3	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	DNF
4	4	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	DNF
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	DNF
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	+1LAP

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 2'02.553, 6.802" quicker than P2.

I ended up using the bottle for the last few laps to help ensure that I could lap at least one of the competitors. I had a few off-road moments towards the end, but other than that, it wasn't too bad.

I ended the practice session with 111 miles, and ended the race with 129 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4476772469601179686

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 377 (13 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 4

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 4 (Tokyo Route 246). Champion.
Time: 2'00.296

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: Tokyo R246 Reverse: 5 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	10'14.029	2'00.296
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'01.690
3	3	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	DNF
4	4	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	DNF
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	DNF
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	DNF

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 2'01.663, 6.762" quicker than P2.

I wasn't able to lap any competitors for this race, maybe if there were another lap, or if I would've used the bottle I would've. This was probably the closest finish of the 10 races in the event, as the Z manages to make up a lot of ground along the straight, and I still have a lot of work to do through some of the turns.

I ended the practice session with 89 miles, and ended the race with 105 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2312595785249061846

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 376 (12 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 3

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 3 (Infineon Raceway - Stock Car Course). Champion.
Time: 1'26.125

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: Infineon Raceway - Stock Car Course: 8 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	11'35.502	1'26.125
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'14.024
3	3	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	DNF
4	4	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	DNF
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	+1 LAP
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	+1 LAP

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'26.035, 7.774" quicker than P2.

Another easy run through Infineon, but I think I could've caught up to the RX-7 and maybe the INTERA too, if I would've used the Nitrous. By the end of the race, my front left tire was orange.
I ended the practice session with 66 miles, and ended the race with 82 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8164253428483890818

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 375 (11 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 2

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 2 (Seattle Circuit). Champion.
Time: 1'50.199

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: Seattle Circuit Reverse: 7 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	12'56.477	1'50.199
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'33.977
3	3	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	DNF
4	4	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	DNF
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	+1 LAP
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	+1 LAP

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'51.374, 11.014" quicker than P2.

I stayed off of the Nitrous for the whole race, finishing with a full bottle. I think I would've been able to lap P3 and P4 if I would've used it. Other than that, it was a simple race to run, with a few wall bangs here and there...

I ended the practice session with 44 miles, and ended the race with 62 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7647105908630923907

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 374 (10 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Polyphony Digital Cup / Race 1

I'm not particularly proud of using the RAM, but it's still a 200 point candidate for the Polyphony Digital Cup, even after loading it up with power. I went to the Tune Shop and bought S1 Tires and a Supercharger, which turned out to be more than enough to beat out the Z.

One problem with this event, mostly with the first lineup, is that the competition is really uneven. The Fiat and Peugeot are bigtime laggards, and the Z breaks away significantly. I confess to being impatient in trying to find a more evenly matched lineup, which might've allowed me to run with closer-to-stock HP, but I gave up and just went with what I had.
...

Participated in Polyphony Digital Cup Battle 1 (Twin Ring Motegi - Road Course). Champion.
Time: 2'12.271

Extreme Events: Polyphony Digital Cup: Twin Ring Motegi - Road Course: 6 Laps
Settings: S1/S1; Supercharger (469 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 35; Aids 000; 0 Ballast
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $20000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi '04	13'33.727	2'12.271
2	2	NISMO Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GT	+0'10.013
3	3	Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03	DNF
4	4	Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J) '85	DNF
5	5	Peugeot 206cc '01	DNF
6	6	Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00	+1 LAP

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 2'16.132, 5.949" quicker than P2.

I'm up by more than 4 seconds after the first lap, without using any grass cuts. Towards the end, I wanted to make sure I could lap the Fiat, so I cut through Victory at the end of Lap 5. It turns out that I didn't need to, but whatever. This race was won easily, and I finished with a sizeable gap to the Z.

I ended the practice session with 21 miles, and ended the race with 40 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7058176264221258336

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 373 (9 APR, YEAR 2): Used Car Purchase

You have purchased a used Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR '01.
Paint Color: Scotia White

This is the lowest mileage 2001 Evo VII GSR available. It appears in the Used Car II lot, has 9857.5 miles, and costs $22485.

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 372 (8 APR, YEAR 2): Used Car Purchase

You have purchased a used Mazda RX-7 Type RS-R (FD) '97.
Paint Color: Brilliant Black

This is the lowest mileage RS-R available. It appears in the Used Car II lot, has 22163.3 miles, and costs $23562.

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 371 (7 APR, YEAR 2): NEW Car Purchase

Nissan MICRA '03 purchased.
Paint Color: Pearl Black

I bought this car to use in the March Brothers races. It can win 200 pointers, but it's not likely that I'll be wearing it down enough to do so.

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 370 (6 APR, YEAR 2): NEW Car Purchase

Mitsubishi MIRAGE 1400GLX '78 purchased.
Paint Color: Galaxy Silver.

I didn't want to start an event and interrupt it by buying used cars, especially since I'll be running in championship events. This car will be used for the Mirage Cup and the Japanese 70's Classics events, and it can sweep them all for 200 pointers.

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 369 (5 APR, YEAR 2): Used Car Purchase

You have purchased a used Nissan SKYLINE GT-R Vspec '93.
Paint Color: Gun Gray Metallic.

This is lowest mileage 1993 Vspec available. It appears in the Used Car I lot, has 6.2 miles, and costs $44709. Another 6.2 mile version also appears during Week 60 in Crystal White, and the lowest mileage non-6.2 version appears during Week 4. I'll buy and collect both of them during Weeks 160 and Week 104, respectively.

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 368 (4 APR, YEAR 2): Used Car Purchase

You have purchased a used Nissan SKYLINE GT-R '91.
Paint Color: Black Pearl Metallic

This is the lowest mileage 1991 GT-R available. It appears in the Used Car I lot, has 34720.6 miles, and costs $22550.

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 367 (3 APR, YEAR 2): Used Car Purchase

You have purchased a used Nissan SKYLINE GT-R Vspec '97.
Paint Color: Midnight Purple Pearl

This is the lowest mileage (non-6.2) 1997 Vspec that shows up in the lots. It appears in the Used Car II lot, has 22272.6 miles, and costs $35034. The 6.2 mile one appears during Week 35. I'll buy and collect that one during Week 135.

Thanks for reading. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 366 (2 APR, YEAR 2): Prize Car Delivery

Prize car BMW McLaren F1 GTR Race Car '97 has been delivered.
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This car was awarded for winning the Gran Turismo All Stars event. It's a nice ride, but isn't one that'll be used for this gamesave.

After winning the first of my Extreme Event championships, here's what my Game Status screen looked like after this car was delivered:
http://gt4.mygt4diary.com/gamestatus.asp?d=367

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
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Day 365 (1 APR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 10

Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 10 (Nurburgring Nordschleife). Champion.
Time: 6'06.108 Overall Champion

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo All Stars: Nurburgring Nordschleife: 2 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; Turbo 3 (740 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 55/55; Auto Gearing @ 18; Aids 004; 15 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000, $100000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	12'22.351	6'06.108
2	2	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'04.348
3	4	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'11.375
4	3	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'19.277
5	6	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+0'29.184
6	5	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'38.099

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I kept the same settings I used for the CdlSI race, and qualified P1 with a 6'08.843, 16.099" quicker than P2. After the session, I equipped the R2 Tires and set the Ballast to 15.

This was one of the sloppiest races I've run at this course so far. The MPZ is the quickest vehicle I've raced there to this point (for this gamesave), and I had a tough time handling it. I hope things go better when I have to run there in the R8...

Everything's fine as I lead through the first two sectors, but heading into the left hander before Adenaur-Forst, I get my right side into the grass as I begin braking. This sends me into the left side wall, and despite lawnmowing A-F, the R92 gets by just after crossing T3. I catch up to the rear bumper of it as we go through Metsgesfeld, but I completely mess up my wallride through Kallenhard.

I bust a 360, slowing down below 40mph, but manage to close the gap to 1.564" at T4. Finally, after wallriding Breidscheid, I move into P1 again, but that doesn't last very long. On the exit of Ex-Muhle, my left side is in the grass and it steps out to send me zigzagging across the track. I wallride Bergwerk to catch up, but my exit is poor, and I'm sent zigzagging again.

I'm down 2.815" at T5, 2.789" at T6, and after wallriding Karussel, I finally get the R92 back into view. I'm down 1.302" at T7, 1.998" at T8, and finally cut the lead to less than a second at T9, down 0.897".

I'm into the grass (unintentionally) just after T9, and I'm right on the tail of the R92. I take the inside as we head into Schwalbenschwanz, and we both go into the wall. I manage to recover better than it, as it goes from wall to wall along the right side. It gets caught against the wall, and backs off by quite a bit.

Just as I think I've got a comfortable lead, I go wide through Galgenkopf, and the R92 is only behind by 0.314" at T10. I block it well enough, but it's still within 0.117" at T11. It passes me while braking for Hohenrain, but I use the grass cut to stay in front. However, my exit angle is poor and I bash into the wall as we head for the last corner. The R92 tries a pass on the inside, but I shut the door, and it bangs into the wall instead.

I'm up 0.751" at the start of the final lap, and I use the grasscut out of Hatzenbach to try to gain some breathing room. I'm up 2.286" at T1, but the R92 closes in to 1.360" at T2. I manage to lawnmow Adenaur-Forst with much better results this time, widening the gap back to 3.052" at T3.

From there, I drive much less like an idiot, maintaining a lead of around 3.5 seconds. I'm wide out of Brunnchen, and the R92 closes the gap by a good chunk. I get a little wild just past T9 again, going into the grass on the left, but I manage to keep it steady enough so I don't spin. I hit the spray as we head down the long straight, and hold the lead around 3 seconds at T11.

But I brake too late for Hohenrain, and I go wide to the left before entering the right hander. Things aren't so bad, and I manage to make it through without any more idiocy...

I ended the practice session with 4071 miles, and ended the race with 4098 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-384249362669179612

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 364 (31 MAR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 9

Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 9 (Circuit de la Sarthe I). Champion.
Time: 3'23.241

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo All Stars: Circuit de la Sarthe I: 2 Laps
Settings: R3/R3; Turbo 3 (740 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 55/55; Auto Gearing @ 18; Aids 004; 111 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	6'47.948	3'23.241
2	2	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'05.034
3	4	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'16.796
4	3	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'20.368
5	6	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'32.482
6	5	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+0'37.822

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

After upticking the Auto Gearing to 18, I qualified P1 with a 3'23.577, 7.222" quicker than P2.

I manage to block the R92 as we head for Dunlop, and after dune-buggying through, I'm up 3.093". Using 5 bars of Nitrous, I keep the gap around there, but I get sloppy while coming out of Arnage. The R92 catches up before we hit Porsche, and I manage to block it and hold the lead.

I cut through the Start/Finish chicanes, and I'm up 5.843" at the end of the first lap. I drive comfortably from there, despite the fact that the R92 makes up more than 5 seconds between T1 and T6. It's actually in my rear-view mirror as we approach Ford, but another dune-buggy session, and I take care of it handily.

I ended the practice session with 4024 miles, and ended the race with 4043 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7406779506450879510

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 363 (30 MAR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 8

Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 8 (Infineon Raceway - Stock Car Course). Champion.
Time: 1'03.406

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo All Stars: Infineon Raceway - Stock Car Course: 8 Laps
Settings: R3/R3; Turbo 3 (740 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 55/55; Auto Gearing @ 17; Aids 004; 111 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	8'44.799	1'03.406
2	2	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'04.443
3	3	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'17.122
4	4	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'18.166
5	5	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'33.917
6	6	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	DNF

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'06.017, 4.081" quicker than P2.

With a rolling start, I manage to hold the lead for the first lap... Almost...

While approaching the Start/Finish line, I turn in too late and go from wall to wall, starting from the right. I zig zag across the track, and as I'm headed for the right wall (the 2nd time), the R92 T-bones me into a spin.

I recover as the uphill section begins, and as I start to get my bearings back, the GT-ONE bashes into the back of me. This actually helps bring me back to speed, and I hit the bottle until I catch up with it after wallriding the hairpin.

I'm down 0.200" at the end of Lap 2, and heading into Turn 2, I bump into the back of the R92 and it goes into the grass. I retake the lead there, and for the rest of the race, things are relatively calm.

I ended the practice session with 3991 miles, and ended the race with 4008 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3093107275802374639

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 362 (29 MAR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 7

Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 7 (Suzuka Circuit). Champion.
Time: 1'46.651

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo All Stars: Suzuka Circuit: 5 Laps
Settings: R3/R3; Turbo 3 (740 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 55/55; Auto Gearing @ 17; Aids 004; 111 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	9'03.351	1'46.651
2	2	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'02.174
3	3	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'12.747
4	4	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'17.559
5	5	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'33.381
6	6	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+0'40.190

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

Before starting this race, I headed over to GT Auto and got an Oil Change. This brought the SettingsHP from 728 back up to 740. After two hot laps, I qualified P1 with a 1'47.505, 4.912" quicker than P2.

I lose out to the R92 off of the launch (surprise!), and I manage to take P1 back by the time we enter the Esses. Everything's going great, until I go into the left side dirt while coming through the Degner kink on Lap 3. The R92 closes the gap to less than 3 seconds at T2, but I manage to maintain that gap for a while...

Until I come through Degner again. I didn't get all 4 into the junk, but I get slowed down enough for the R92 to close the gap even further. As I approach Spoon, my left wheels are in the grass, and as I brake for the turn I nearly lose it and go off into the junk. I recover well enough, but on the exit I put the right side into the dirt. I'm up 1.478" at T2 of Lap 4, and 1.306" to begin the final lap.

Not wishing to waste this run, I finally choose to lawnmow the exit of 2nd Curve and the Degner kink... but I take Casio like a normal person. My parents and the asylum staff would be so proud!

I ended the practice session with 3968 miles, and ended the race with 3987 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6161785683229860905

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 361 (28 MAR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 6

Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 6 (Grand Valley Speedway). Champion.
Time: 1'37.250

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo All Stars: Grand Valley Speedway Reverse: 6 Laps
Settings: R3/R3; Turbo 3 (739 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 55/55; Auto Gearing @ 17; Aids 004; 107 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	9'55.129	1'37.250
2	2	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'07.992
3	3	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'28.054
4	4	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'28.711
5	5	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+0'40.443
6	6	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'44.977

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

Using 3 bars of Nitrous, I qualified P1 with a 1'40.093, 8.021" quicker than P2, after setting the Nitrous back to 10, upping the Ballast to 107, changing the gears back to Auto 17, and raising the Ride Height to 55.

I fall back to P2 to the R92 off of the launch, but it's nothing a few good wallrides won't cure. I manage to pass it while coming through the first tunnel, and from there it's just a matter of staying out of the junk...

Which gets harder to do, as my right side tires go orange by the start of the final lap. I use some spray to keep the gap from shrinking too badly, and I maintain a healthy lead on the R92 for the rest of the race.

I ended the practice session with 3938 miles, and ended the race with 3957 miles on the odometer. The MPZ finished with 728 SettingsHP.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4147027867085506130

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 360 (27 MAR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 5

Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 5 (Test Course). Champion.
Time: 1'38.465

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo All Stars: Test Course: 3 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; Turbo 3 (740 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 40; RideHt 45/45; Auto Gearing @ 20, Final @ 3.490; Aids 004; 15 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	2	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	5'05.264	1'38.465
2	1	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'00.111
3	3	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'00.198
4	5	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'06.921
5	4	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'06.975
6	6	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+0'43.983

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'39.034, 0.123" slower than P1, after upping the Nitrous to 40 and lowering the Ride Height to 45. I contemplated running another lap to gain pole, but I figured this was good enough. The SettingsHP dropped to 740 after this session.

Running on R2s allowed for much lower Ballast, and it helps me get off the line a bit easier. Regardless, I fall back to P6 after the launch, and I draft the Toyota 7 to get back to the lead pack. The GT-ONE seems to have the highest top speed of the bunch, and shortly after we begin the 2nd lap, the BMW and R390 drop off.

I push-draft the GT-ONE for the rest of the way, and I back off as we head through the final turn on the final lap. This gives me room to make my move, and I hit the juice and pass it along the right for a narrow victory.

I ended the practice session with 3911 miles, and ended the race with 3932 miles on the odometer. The MPZ finished with 740 SettingsHP.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-749830591476487741

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 359 (26 MAR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 4

Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 4 (Autumn Ring). Champion.
Time: 1'09.563

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo All Stars: Autumn Ring Reverse: 9 Laps
Settings: R2/R2; Turbo 3 (741 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 55/55; Auto Gearing @ 17; Aids 004; 15 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	10'40.209	1'09.563
2	2	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'07.530
3	3	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'28.834
4	6	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'29.498
5	4	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'32.144
6	5	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+1LAP

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'11.080, 5.494" quicker than P2.

The R3 Tires simply don't last long enough for the full race distance, so I slapped on the R2s, lowered the Ballast to 15, and started the race. This race was won easily, as many of the opponents take horrible lines, especially through Turns C to E, and Turns H and J... ESPECIALLY the Toyota 7. I don't know why, but this thing seems to go offroad more in one race than I have for the series (not really).

Anyway, I manage to cross the line well ahead of the P2 GT-ONE, and the toughest part of this race was probably having to watch the replay multiple times to get the finishing gap of the others...

I ended the practice session with 3881 miles, and ended the race with 3898 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1878822520847503721

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 358 (25 MAR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 3

Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 3 (Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca). Champion.
Time: 1'15.202

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo All Stars: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca: 7 Laps
Settings: R3/R3; Turbo 3 (741 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 55/55; Auto Gearing @ 17; Aids 004; 111 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	9'01.465	1'15.202
2	2	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'03.606
3	3	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+0'28.035
4	5	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'28.981
5	4	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'31.649
6	6	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'40.497

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'16.426, 6.605" quicker than P2.

Other than a few offroad incidents, this was a relatively uneventful and easy race, and I finished with a full bottle.

I ended the practice session with 3861 miles, and ended the race with 3877 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3394755712689119469

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 357 (24 MAR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 2

Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 2 (Fuji Speedway 80's). Champion.
Time: 1'07.066

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo All Stars: Fuji Speedway 80's: 6 Laps
Settings: R3/R3; Turbo 3 (741 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 55/55; Auto Gearing @ 17; Aids 004; 111 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	7'16.105	0'59.809
2	4	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'02.852
3	3	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'05.426
4	2	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'11.493
5	6	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'16.632
6	5	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+0'16.750

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'08.016, 2.345" quicker than P2.

Off of the launch, the BMW moves into first, and I bash into the back of it as we enter Turn 1. It goes into the junk, leaving the R92 and I alone to battle for P1. I'm up by 0.205" at T3, and I let the R92 pass as we head down the front straight.

This puts it in my sights as we enter Turn 1, and I punt it into the junk as I did for the BMW. They fall back, out of contention, and it's an easy drive to the checkered flag from there.

I ended the practice session with 3839 miles, and ended the race with 3856 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2692083078954521284

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 356 (23 MAR, YEAR 2): Extreme Events / Gran Turismo All Stars / Race 1

I gave the MPZ an Oil Change, then headed over to the Tune Shop for some things. I got some R2 Tires, and a Rigidity Refresh, as a lot of wobble developed after 3800 miles. The Oil Change brought the SettingsHP to 741, which still allows for R3 tires on the front. The R3s don't last long enough for the races at Autumn Ring and Nurburgring, and running on R2s at the Test Course allows for using much less ballast. I loaded up the 9th lineup, and took them on.
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Participated in Gran Turismo All Stars Battle 1 (High-Speed Ring). Champion.
Time: 0'59.809

Extreme Events: Gran Turismo World Championship: High-Speed Ring Reverse: 7 Laps
Settings: R3/R3; Turbo 3 (741 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 55/55; Auto Gearing @ 17; Aids 004; 111 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $15000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	7'16.105	0'59.809
2	2	Nissan R92CP Race Car '92	+0'01.641
3	3	Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99	+0'04.312
4	4	BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99	+0'06.241
5	5	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+0'14.019
6	6	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'18.681

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 1'01.114, 2.731" quicker than P2. After the practice session, I raised the Ride Height 10mm, as it was quite bumpy in a few sections.

Off of the launch, I cut down on the R92 to block it, but my correction was too sharp and I nearly get into the right side wall. It manages to take P1 into the first corner, but I take the lead back as we enter the tunnel.

Everything's peachy, as I'm able to build a comfortable lead. I give a lot of the gap back on Lap 5 when I bump the left side railing coming out of Turn A, and on Lap 6, I'm too wide coming out of Turn E. I get into the left side grass, and go from wall to wall as I bang off of each of them. I get sideways as I try to recover, and the R92 T-bones me. This sends me forward, and nearly puts the R92 at a dead stop.

I'm ahead by 0.164" at the start of the final lap, and heading into the first corner, the R92 passes along the inside. I manage to retake the lead as I did on the first lap, and manage to hold the lead without much trouble.

I ended the practice session with just under 3817 miles, and ended the race with 3834 miles on the odometer.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2368089779404892212

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 355 (22 MAR, YEAR 2): Prize Car Delivery

Prize car Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04 has been delivered.
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This car was awarded for winning the Gran Turismo World Championship. It's a great ride, very responsive with great handling, but it won't be driven for this gamesave.

Now that I've completed all of the Beginner and Professional events, the Extreme Events are now available for entry. I'll continue with the MPZ, racing in the GT All Stars.

Here's what my Game Status screen looked like after this car was delivered:
http://gt4.mygt4diary.com/gamestatus.asp?d=356

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/

Day 354 (21 MAR, YEAR 2): Professional Events / Gran Turismo World Championship / Race 10

Participated in Gran Turismo World Championship Battle 10 (Circuit de la Sarthe I). Champion.
Time: 3'32.874 Overall Champion

Professional Events: Gran Turismo World Championship: Circuit de la Sarthe I: 4 Laps
Settings: R1/R1; Turbo 3 (697 SettingsHP); Nitrous @ 10; RideHt 45/45; Auto Gearing @ 17; Aids 004; 200 Ballast @ 0; Downforce 50/70; Everything else @ Default
A-spec points: 200
Prize: $25000, $250000

F	S	Car Name	Time (Gap)	Best
1	1	Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04	14'14.227	3'32.874
2	3	AMG Mercedes CLK-GTR Race Car '98	+0'06.169
3	4	Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98	+0'13.124
4	5	Gillet Vertigo Race Car '04	+0'27.716
5	2	Toyota 7 Race Car '70	+0'41.438
6	6	Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01	DNF

Please refer to these track maps when looking up Turn numbers/names ** Special thanks to AMG @ GTPlanet.net for the hard work put in to generate them!!! **

I qualified P1 with a 3'34.086, 3.531" quicker than P2.

Of course, I dune-buggied the chicanes at Dunlop and Ford, as the others would gain anywhere from 3-4 seconds between T1 and T4, with another 2-3 seconds between T4 and Ford. Regardless, I manage to keep the rest of the race incident free, and I cross the line with a chicane cut's worth of a lead.

I ended the practice session with just under 3777 miles, and ended the race with 3811.7 miles on the odometer. The MPZ finished with 695 SettingsHP.

Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5279486693149146902

Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/