Just when you thought the New Year’s celebrations were over, Gran Turismo 7 revs up the excitement with its latest Weekly Challenges, kicking off at midnight on Friday in your local time zone. But here’s where it gets controversial—while these challenges have been a staple for over two years, some players argue they’ve become a bit too predictable. Still, they’re a fantastic way to earn extra credits and tackle races you might’ve missed in your Event Directory, especially if you’ve completed the GT Cafe career mode.
Introduced in Spec II and slightly tweaked in Spec III, Weekly Challenges offer five events each week: four standard races from World Circuits and one Special Event, which could be a race, time trial, or mission. And this is the part most people miss—the Special Event isn’t always what you’d expect. This week, for instance, it’s a standard race, but past weeks have thrown curveballs like time trials or unique missions.
Let’s dive into January Week 1’s lineup:
American Clubman Cup 700 – Daytona
Kick things off with this four-lap race at Daytona Road Course. You’ll need a U.S.-branded road or tuned car, but don’t stress over the ‘700’—it’s just a Performance Point reference, not a limit. The 30,000cr reward is modest, but it’s a quick way to ease into the week.
European Sunday Cup 400 – Grand Valley
Next up is a shorter, slower race at Grand Valley’s South Reverse course. You’ll need a European road car, and while the 35,000cr payout isn’t huge, the new track layout adds a fun twist. Controversial take: Is it worth using a Vision GT to dominate, or does that take the fun out of it? Let us know in the comments!
Porsche Cup – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
This marque-themed event lets you unleash any Porsche (up to 650PP) on the ‘No Chicane’ layout of Barcelona-Catalunya. Watch out for that aggressive AI on the final lap—81,000cr is on the line!
Nissan GT-R Cup – Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Back for the second time in three weeks, this 700PP-limited race lets you pilot any Nissan GT-R variant at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. With 88,000cr up for grabs, it’s a quick, rewarding five-lap sprint.
Special Event – Yas Marina
This week’s highlight is a nostalgic F1-inspired race at Yas Marina, featuring the fictional Gran Turismo F3500 cars. The AI brings a mix of body mods and engine swaps, making this five-lap race a visual and competitive treat—even if the 90,000cr reward feels a tad low.
Completing challenges unlocks bonus rewards: 100,000cr for one event, 200,000cr for three, and a whopping 500,000cr for all five. These tickets appear in your Garage’s Gifts section, so don’t forget to redeem them!
To access Weekly Challenges, you’ll need to complete GT Cafe Menu Book 39 and watch the ending movie. The next set drops on Friday, January 9, so mark your calendars.
Overview:
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya GP NC (Porsche Cup): 5 laps, ≤650PP, 81,000cr
- Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Nissan GT-R Cup): 5 laps, ≤700PP, 88,000cr
- Daytona Road Course (American Clubman Cup 700): 4 laps, U.S. cars, 30,000cr
- Grand Valley South Reverse (European Sunday Cup 400): 3 laps, European cars, 35,000cr
- Yas Marina (Special Event): 5 laps, F3500-A/B, 90,000cr
Rewards:
- 1 event: 100,000cr Ticket
- 3 events: 200,000cr Ticket
- 5 events: 500,000cr Ticket
Thought-provoking question: Are Weekly Challenges becoming too formulaic, or do they strike the perfect balance between familiarity and excitement? Share your thoughts below!
