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  In our latest instalment of the Meet the Team series, we would like to introduce you to a team that does not say much, because most of their talking is done on track. The 9 Boys racing team, active from 2019 to 2023, was a group of sim-racers who bonded over their shared passion for racing and camaraderie.  They aimed to create a family-like environment where members could support each other and grow their skills together.  This team participated in various competitions, including Gran Turismo South Africa, which is a prominent sim-racing league in the region. Their primary goals were to have fun and improve their racing talents. By competing in events like Gran Turismo South Africa, they were able to challenge themselves, learn from each other, and enhance their abilities in a supportive and enjoyable setting. As of 2024, the team had rebranded, remaining with the same driver roster, as well as core values within the team, but a refocus of drivers obligations to h...

  This past Thursday saw the final race of the Gran Turismo Nations League season and saw an end to the full general season for both leagues, including the Manufacturers League. As such, we are scheduled to witness the Wildcard showdown of which 7 drivers from each respective league will battle against each other to make the final group of 5 drivers to join the other top 5 drivers of each league in the Showdown Finale! BUT!?!?!?! There has been no announcement of final points, track details and settings, and drivers announced who will be taking part in this race. . . Chatting with the admins, they've said, "We have the drivers right where we want them. They're waiting in anticipation, and thats bound to get them anxious and excited to see the results of the season." Maybe this is some smart form of marketing, or a crude joke by the GTSA Admins, one thing is for sure, there has been alot of calls by the community waiting on the results, and trying to speculate who is t...

  The Final Showdown: Gran Turismo South Africa Drivers Face Tokyo’s Ultimate Challenge! In a dramatic climax to the season, the Gran Turismo South Africa drivers took on the  Tokyo Expressway  in the Nation Cup Final last night. The streets were alive with the roar of engines and the flash of headlights as drivers navigated the  treacherous weather conditions  in their sleek Redbull X2014 Junior cars. The high-speed circuit, notorious for its  twists and turns , became a battlefield. Some drivers emerged victorious, while others were left  battered and bruised  from relentless contact with the walls. The dizzying speeds and sharp maneuvers left many grappling with  vertigo , a testament to the sheer intensity of the race. This electrifying event was a stark contrast to the  lawn mowing  spectacle at Goodwood Circuit by their Manufacturers league counterparts just a week earlier. The Tokyo Expressway race was a thrilling end to a se...

 🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 It’s the final week of the Gran Turismo South Africa Nations League, and the excitement is reaching fever pitch! But hold on to your racing helmets, because… Oh no, it’s another Steven Berry special! 🏎️💨 In true Berry fashion, the drivers are in for a wild ride of surprises. At the close of business, they’ll be scrambling to book their plane tickets to a mystery track location. But that’s not all! Upon arrival, they’ll need to dash to the nearest dealership to purchase an unknown car. And the twists keep coming – they’ll be racing for an undisclosed number of laps or period of time. 😱 With VSR_Richard dominating the Nations League and virtually locking in his spot for the showdown, the tension is palpable as we head into the final round! 🏎️💨  But the drama doesn’t end there – VSR_Gilarabrwyn, SMP3_Pro, Ghostkilla_Pace, and PBR_GT_RSA are still battling it out, each with a shot at making the cut.  The stakes have never been higher! 🔥 And let’s n...

In our Third instalment of the Meet the Team series, we meet a group have drivers that are arguably one of the oldest group of Gran Turismo Sim Racing drivers in the country. However, before we get into the GT All Stars team, we need to give a small bit of backstory. The  Gran Turismo  series, developed by Polyphony Digital and produced by Kazunori Yamauchi, is a highly acclaimed racing simulation game series exclusive to PlayStation systems. Here’s a brief history: Origins : The development of the original Gran Turismo began in 1992 with a small team led by Kazunori Yamauchi.   It took five years to complete, and the game was released in December 1997 Gran Turismo (1997) : The first game set new standards for racing games with its realistic driving physics and a large selection of licensed vehicle. Gran Turismo 2 (1999) : This sequel expanded on the original with more cars, tracks, and improved graphics. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (2001) : Released for the PlayStation 2, it ...