Introducing...
Main PSN Event ThreadHello my TUNA brothaz (and sistaz???)
I'm putting together a race series that's quite different than anything I've seen here or elsewhere before, but has been really meticulously thought-out to make sure the concept can work.
I am taking the format of the cycling world's most presigious race, the
Tour de France, and adapting it for Gran TOURismo.
To some, the concept may seem strange, but I assure you that if you put forth the time to wrap your head around this format, youl'l see its potential.
I say "potential" because it absolutely must have more than just a few racers to make it work. It's team-based, and will require that a team stays intact and/or that replacements and substitutions can be made easily to keep the participation full or nearly full.
It's multi-stage (each track is a "stage") and most likely with two to three stages done on the same day so that in four weeks or so, we could complete the competition. Each stage will be like a short enduro (30-45min TBD). Long enough to shake things up but also short enough to keep you from getting too frustrated or bored on any particular stage.
Please everyone, take a moment to read what I'm copying here from the PSN forum thread (which will serve as main event thread), ask any questions, and if you have time, head over to the PSN thread to express something positive about the event to prop it up a bit, please.
Those good at Karts should start thinking about forming a team of 2-3 others (+1 alternate) who could support their effort to win the tour.
I realize cycling isn't the biggest sport in the US, but once you understand the nuances of a Grand Tour type race it will really be fun and interesting.
I've decided against listing this event anywhere but here and on the PSN site, but the entire GT Community will be welcome to participate.