🎮🏁Gran Turismo South Africa Season 2 Roars Through Fuji in Torrential Chaos, Eyes Willow Springs for Round 6 Showdown 🏁🎮


 

The Gran Turismo South Africa (GTSA) Season 2 of 2025 has just thundered through Round 5 at the iconic Fuji International Speedway in Japan, and what a spectacle it was. Torrential rain turned the circuit into a battleground, testing the mettle of every driver as they wrestled their GT3 machines through sheets of water and near-zero visibility. It was a race that demanded absolute focus, razor-sharp reflexes, and nerves of steel.


One Driver, seemed to have had further advantage, finding all the grip hacks, and making, arguably the Overtake of the Year, with his last lap move, around the outside of 2 drivers, to claim 4th position at the line, in Pool 1.



Despite the treacherous conditions, the race was surprisingly clean. Few incidents were reported, much to the delight of the stewards. 

Veteran driver P9BR_PumpkinPatch summed it up best: “It’s strange. The crazier the race settings, the fewer the incidents. But as soon as racing takes place in more favourable conditions, the rule book seems to go out the window.” If that prediction holds true, Round 6 could be a war zone.


And speaking of Round 6, the GTSA convoy is now headed across the pond to the legendary Willow Springs Raceway in the United States. This sun-scorched track, immortalized by Ken Miles’ stock car antics in the Ford v Ferrari movie, is set to host what could be the most intense race of the season.


The journey to Willow Springs was nothing short of miraculous. Just hours after the race concluded in Japan, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the region, triggering tsunami warnings and volcanic eruptions. Fortunately, the teams, drivers, and their precious machines escaped unscathed, with the cars already en-route ahead of schedule.


Now, the drivers face a new kind of challenge. Gone are the rain-soaked straights of Fuji. In their place, blistering heat and melting tyres await at Willow Springs. 

Reports from the paddock suggest that the track surface is so hot, tyres are disintegrating under pressure. This has turned Round 6 into a tyre management race, where survival may depend more on strategy than speed.



Team budgets are stretched to their limits. Michelin, the official tyre supplier for the series, has approved emergency shipments to combat the extreme heat. But with the financial cost cap looming large, independent teams are feeling the squeeze. 

Sponsors are tightening their belts, and the burden is falling squarely on the shoulders of the drivers and their crews.

The stakes have never been higher. Round 6 promises drama, tension, and high-octane action.


The mission is clear: save your tyres, keep your car on the track, and fight for every inch of asphalt.


In a twist worthy of a racing thriller, whispers are circulating about the infamous Franz Hermann. 

The enigmatic figure was reportedly spotted lurking around GTSA venues, disguised in team mechanic uniforms and quietly observing operations. When pressed for comment, team spokespeople remained tight-lipped, fuelling speculation that something big is brewing behind the scenes.

Is Hermann scouting talent? Sabotaging rivals? Or plotting a dramatic appearance in the GTSA spotlight? 

One thing is certain — we’ll be watching closely.

Stay tuned. Round 6 is about to ignite.

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


    Blogpost by Murray Stalker

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