Starting My 24-Hour GT Grind
So I fired up Gran Turismo last Friday thinking “let’s tackle the big daddy endurance race”. Everyone online kept hyping up the rewards but nobody posted actual numbers. Grabbed my Logitech wheel, chugged an energy drink, and picked the Porsche 919 Hybrid – figured that hybrid power would save me during pit stops.
The Brutal Reality Check
First 6 hours felt decent. Dialed in my pit strategy every 10 laps, tires melting faster than ice cream in July. Around hour 8 my eyelids started fighting me. Wiped out at Le Mans’ Porsche curves three times in a row. Woke my neighbor screaming when I clipped a barrier at 200mph. Ended up putting masking tape on my eyelids like some madman – don’t try this at home kids.
The night section was pure evil. Couldn’t see the apexes for crap even with brightness maxed out. Spun into the sand more times than I’ve had hot dinners. At the 18-hour mark my hands were shaking so bad I chugged pickle juice for cramps (don’t knock it till you try endurance racing).
The Final Stretch Payoff
Crossed the finish line looking like a zombie but hell yes I made it. Got showered with rewards:
- Cold hard credits: Banked 1.5 million (surprised it wasn’t taxed)
- The unicorn car: Mazda RX-VISION GT3 Concept Stealth Model
- Miles points: 50k for upgrades and liveries
- Special parts: Ultra-high rpm turbo that’s actually worth installing
- Bragging rights: Gold trophy in gallery
Was It Worth It?
Honestly? The cash alone isn’t worth wrecking your sleep cycle – you can farm that quicker in shorter races. But that RX Vision Stealth? That’s the real trophy. Absolute rocket ship that’ll smoke 98% of online lobbies. Plus seeing that 24-hour trophy in my cabinet gives me stupid satisfaction whenever I boot up the game. Tip: Use rotating drivers if you value sanity.
