🎮🏁Gran Turismo 7 South Africa Race League: Season 2 Roars Through Willow Springs in a Blaze of Glory and runs to the Aftermath of Tokyo Streets 🏁🎮

 

The legendary Gran Turismo 7 South Africa Race League, the original and premier GT racing league in the country, has just wrapped up its electrifying American leg at the iconic Willow Springs Raceway. Over the past week, the Big Willow layout played host to a spectacle of speed, skill, and sheer determination as drivers battled it out under the scorching North American sun.

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The narrow, high-speed circuit pushed competitors to their absolute limits. With tire grip fading and track temperatures soaring, every corner became a test of bravery and precision. Across all pools, the racing was nothing short of breath-taking. There were heart-stopping overtakes, dramatic spins, and edge-of-your-seat moments that left fans gasping and commentators scrambling for superlatives.

As the mid-season break looms, drivers were clearly hungry to make their mark. This was their last chance to build momentum and secure crucial points before the season's halfway pause. And leading the charge with unwavering dominance is none other than SeriousSam_ZA, who has carved out a commanding 16-point lead over his nearest rival. From the very first race, he has been a force to be reckoned with, claiming one victory and a string of podium finishes across the first five rounds. His consistency and pace have made him the man to beat.

But the question remains: Can anyone catch him before the curtain falls on the traditional season? 

With the Last Chance Qualifier and the EPIC Grand Finale set for October 23rd, the pressure is mounting and the stakes have never been higher.

Looking ahead, the final race before the mid-season break promises to be a jaw-dropping showdown. Drivers will cross the Pacific Ocean to take on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo Expressway – East Clockwise Layout. This race is a special tribute curated by Steven Berry, featuring historic GT2 monsters from the 2008 JGTC series. Lexus, Nissan, and Honda machines will be loaned to the grid, offering a nostalgic yet ferocious challenge.

Keeping these beasts off the walls will be critical. The circuit’s tight corners and unforgiving barriers mean that damage will be costly, especially with stewards on high alert for wall-riding. Strict time penalties have been implemented to discourage any shortcuts, and with no insurance coverage on these loaned vehicles, any repairs will come straight out of the teams’ already strained cost caps.

Initial testing has revealed that a clean lap is far from easy. Drivers will need to dig deep, practice relentlessly, and bring their A-game if they hope to survive Tokyo unscathed. With the mid-season break just around the corner, expect every racer to go all in, leaving nothing on the table.

This is Gran Turismo 7 South Africa at its finest. This is racing reborn.

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS SEASON'S COMPETITIONS?

Here is a Quick Guide, with links to all the relevant pages

As we head to Race 1, below is where you can find, all you need to know

1. S2 Webpage (Includes Race Details, Race Pools, League Points)
2. DG-Edge Tournament Page (Includes Real Time Results and Points)
   - Sign Up to DG-Edge Claim your Profile
   - Those not signed up, will not see points reflecting
3.  Discord Community (Stay in touch with the community, and Drivers in your Pools)
4. Incident Reports (Report any race incidents for review)
5. Sponsors (View the current and previous GTSA Sponsors Pages)
   
6. Contact Us (if you need help, here's where to find us)
   
   
   Don't forget to catch all the Racing Action on the Gran Turismo SA Youtube Channel
   
   Keep Up to date by visiting the Gran Turismo SA Website and following the inside scoop on the drivers via our GTSA Discord
   
   
   
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