#simracing

I made a 10 episode miniseries exploring my return to the Touge racing scene in Gran Turismo — An online community using a driving simulator to mimic a 1v1 street racing style.

I was in this scene a decade ago. I had a reputation for being pretty fast in a Toyota MR2, which later became my car in real life.

This community had a resurgence recently, so I pulled out the ol' green Toyota to race new & old faces. Surreal experience.

The series rapidly journals my significant races (formal 1v1 duels) over three months, and some key moments along the way.

I offer insights into my opponents, the scene overall, and my thoughts/strategies as a driver.

The "narrative" started simple, but it built to a finale that I'll remember for a long while.

I hope the series offers an intriguing POV into a driving sub-culture that extends well outside this one virtual corner.

It originates from mountain pass racing in Japan, popularized all over the west by media like Initial D and Need For Speed: Carbon.