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Old 02-11-2013, 01:57 PM   #6
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Let's be clear about who is being banned.

These aren't just people who play GT5 well. These aren't gamers. They are people who have won the GT Academy, that means they have moved past the ranks of expert virtual driver to qualify and participate in the real life driver/racing training at Silverstone International. They are subjected to a large variety of physical tests/training along with advanced car control and professional training. Then the ones that are the best are the winners.

It's is the winners of this advanced training regimen and contest that are being excluded, not just "good GT5 players". So let's be clear here.

It even said that in the article quoted:
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But now the latest crop of GT Academy winners

The difference between professional drivers and "gentlemen" driver is mostly "professional training and expert coaching" and that's something that the GT Academy winners have.


My opinion. Ruling is fair and logical. The point of the "gentlemens drivers" group that they are not expertly trained. GT Academy winners are.
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