Re: GT Academy Discussion Thread

**Forgetful** Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:42 am

I wasn't able to improve on my .405, despite a herculean effort over the last two days. Crying or Very sad

I even drove right up to the cut-off at midnight last night. Embarassed

I finished 7th in Canada. I'd fall in 33rd in the US before any exclusions. Evil or Very Mad

**SpecMiata-JSW** Mon Jun 16, 2014 10:06 am

Good job man, that is a killer time and a great effort!

**Forgetful** Mon Jun 16, 2014 10:09 am

Thanks. Better than I thought I'd do. Here's to next year.

**group44** Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:42 pm

Great job on giving it your all. I'm sure I couldn't even dream of getting my times down into the alien zone like you did. My hats of to you sir Very Happy

**timneyb** Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:25 pm

Good effort clap

**Forgetful** Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:28 pm

http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/Gran-Turismo-Series-General/GT-Academy-2014-Community-Leaderboard-Final-Round/m-p/43934476/highlight/true#M661841

**Forgetful** Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:32 pm

Forgetful wrote:http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/Gran-Turismo-Series-General/GT-Academy-2014-Community-Leaderboard-Final-Round/m-p/43934476/highlight/true#M661841

http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/2014-north-america-discussion-us-canada.307097/page-29#post-9822687

**Forgetful** Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:44 pm

I think I'm going to the semi finals!

$Racin\'$

**group44** Sat Jun 28, 2014 11:39 pm

Forgetful wrote:I think I'm going to the semi finals!

$Racin\'$

Holy crap! Real nice work to get yourself in position to be a contender. Will be waiting to hear all your success stories popcorn

Hip hip hooray! DSO FTW What a Face

**jimmy1971** Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:47 am

Forgetful wrote:I think I'm going to the semi finals!

$Racin\'$

I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you. Hope you make it in. Thumbs Up!

**Forgetful** Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:24 pm

It's official, I got my forms!

**group44** Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:39 pm

Congratulations man, I wish you the best of luck. Amazing that another one from our ranks has proven to be among the best. Kudos Stephen.

**Wallhugger60** Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:09 pm

SWEET

**timneyb** Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:36 pm

Awesome work mate.

**Forgetful** Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:38 pm

timneyb wrote:Awesome work mate.

I have little doubt that if you had given it a good go, with a good wheel, that you would have qualified. Food for thought for next year.

You too clacksman!

**group44** Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:01 am

Have an excellent time in NY Forgetful Very Happy

Just realized jpe got in too. Both you gents have a great run into the finals!

**SpecMiata-JSW** Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:31 pm

Forgetful, I was in the Bahamas for a week, just got back and it's been gangbusters. I just read the news that you made it, WOW!!! Stay calm and kick some butt, you'll do great.

And, if nothing else - enjoy the experience - Sony and Nissan treat you very well.

**RackAttack** Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:17 pm

In case anyone couldn't follow the live stream, Stephen did great, he finished 2-2-1-2-2 in his 5 GT6 races (4-man races). The point scheme is 6-3-1-0. They went autocrossing in NISMO Zs yesterday, and also did a media interview thing today, so they'll be choosing the 12 finalists based on the results of those three things. They claim the decision will be made in the next few hours, keep an eye out at GTPlanet for results.

**Forgetful** Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:13 am

I didn't make the cut. It was an awesome experience and I'm already aiming for next year. Just want to thank you guys for making me a better driver and supporting me along the way.

**group44** Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:21 am

Didn't get see the stream, so thanks for the update Rack.

Sounds like you had a solid performance Forgetful cheers

So I gotta ask, was that your first time autocrossing? I can only assume that was a blast despite the pressure to perform well. Hope you had an unforgettable time that helps to drive you on to Silverstone next year.

**timneyb** Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:48 am

Forgetful wrote:I didn't make the cut. It was an awesome experience and I'm already aiming for next year. Just want to thank you guys for making me a better driver and supporting me along the way.

Great try mate.

**SpecMiata-JSW** Sat Jul 12, 2014 12:51 pm

Great job Forgetful, from what Rack wrote it looked like you were solid!! Every time I logged on to Twitch to watch a few minutes of racing you were never competing, but the results spoke for themselves.

I'm looking forward to the full write up about the experience. Did they give reasons of why some made the cut and others didn't?

**Forgetful** Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:04 pm

I'm home in one piece. Finally.

It was an incredible experience. New York is insane. All of the racers were cool guys. The event was taxing, nerve wracking, challenging and most of all incredibly fun. I'll never forget it and I will bust my ass to go back next year.

I'll try to give you guys a full report tomorrow. Kind of dead to the world right now.

**Forgetful** Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:36 pm

http://driversports.kinja.com/gt-academy-national-finals-from-virtual-to-reality-and-1607811237/+forgetful

Here's my full report.

**group44** Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:17 pm

Awesome write up Forgetful, a very entertaining read. What an experience that must have been. Knowing you, if you want to get back there next year, you'll be there.
Sounds like the bug has you bit pretty hard on getting on track somehow. That's great to hear, and I hope you can get a ride put together soon to keep the fire burning. You know I'm gonna say karting will give you some great track time without a huge investment, but with plenty of other options, I'll be curious what you decide fits you best.
Congratulations on your success and may it be just the beginning Cool

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