This week’s Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races are raising eyebrows, and not just because of the usual high-speed thrills. One race in particular feels like it’s crossing a line into 'pay-to-win' territory, leaving players divided. But before we dive into the controversy, let’s break down what’s on the track this week—because it’s anything but ordinary.
Race A is a head-scratcher, blending four distinct elements into one bizarre package. It’s a 10-lap sprint around the Daytona Tri-Oval, a track where you’ll barely touch the brakes. Picture this: 16 cars battling in a slipstream frenzy as dusk paints the sky—if you manage to survive the chaos, that is. But here’s where it gets controversial: the car lineup includes five Gr.3 vehicles and the Ford Mustang American Racer, a car only available in the $29.99 Power Pack DLC. And yes, you need to own these cars to compete, as full tuning is enabled. The Mustang? It’s significantly faster than the rest, with practice times showing a 1.5-second gap between it and the next best car. While Driver Rating (DR) and Sportsmanship Rating (SR) aren’t updating this week, the implication is clear: without the DLC, you’re at a massive disadvantage. Is this GT7’s first pay-to-win race? The community is buzzing—and not in a good way.
Race B takes a more traditional approach, but with a twist. It’s tied to the Gran Turismo World Series finals in Fukuoka, mimicking one of the Manufacturers Cup preliminary rounds. You’ll race five laps at Sardegna Road Track A in Gr.3 cars from 12 qualified brands, with credit rewards boosted tenfold to celebrate the event. And this is the part most people miss: while the field is relatively balanced, the usual Ferrari 458 has been swapped for the newer Ferrari 296. Will this change shake up the competition? Only time will tell—though we’re betting those last-lap battles for 12th place will be intense.
Race C is the week’s ‘normal’ event, a strategy-free Gr.4 battle spanning two laps of the legendary Nürburgring 24h course. No mandatory pit stops, no tire restrictions—just you, your favorite Gr.4 car, and 32 miles of racing. It’s a breath of fresh air after the complexity of Races A and B.
But let’s circle back to the elephant in the room: Is Race A a fair challenge, or does it unfairly favor those who’ve purchased the DLC? Does this set a precedent for future races? We want to hear from you—sound off in the comments below.**
For context, Daily Races are GT7’s premier ranked multiplayer events, where your DR and SR determine your league placement in the game’s esports series. To join, you’ll need to unlock Sport Mode by completing Menu Book 9 in the GT Cafe and have an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Races refresh every Monday, so mark your calendars for the next update on December 22.
Here’s the full breakdown for this week’s races:
Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races December 15: Race A
- Track: Daytona Tri-Oval – 10 laps
- Car: Car List – Garage Car
- Power/Weight/PP Limit: ≤562hp
- Tires: Racing Hard
- Settings: Allowed
- Start Type: Rolling Start
- Mandatory Pit Stop: –
- Fuel use: 1x
- Tire use: 1x
Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races December 15: Race B
- Track: Sardegna Road Track A – 5 laps
- Car: Gr.3 Car List – Garage/Specified Car
- Power/Weight/PP Limit: BOP (M)
- Tires: Racing Medium
- Settings: Partially Allowed – Brake Balance
- Start Type: Rolling Start
- Mandatory Pit Stop: –
- Fuel use: 1x
- Tire use: 1x
Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races December 15: Race C
- Track: Nürburgring 24h – 2 laps
- Car: Gr.4 – Garage/Specified Car
- Power/Weight/PP Limit: BOP (H)
- Tires: Racing Hard
- Settings: Partially Allowed – Brake Balance
- Start Type: Rolling Start
- Mandatory Pit Stop: –
- Fuel use: 1x
- Tire use: 1x
For more insights on GT7’s Daily Races, check out our previous articles. Now, let’s rev up the debate—what’s your take on this week’s lineup?
