Gran Turismo’s history spans across a decade. Every game in the long-running franchise is known for its unmatched realism, but does not include any damage or crashing physics for vehicles. However, Polyphony Digital boss and Gran Turismo 5’s creator has reiterated that the PS3 exclusive will feature full damage effects for cars, especially in the NASCAR range.

A Japanese blog noticed Polyphony Digital’s CEO Kazunori Yamauchi talk about the game during a video. The Gran Turismo founder explains that NASCAR cars within the racer will feature full damage effects. Not only that, though, Yamauchi also stated that an official release date for Gran Turismo 5 will be announced soon (finally).

GT5 cars will be smashed to smithereens in Nascar. Featuring up to one bolt.

I can announce the launch date soon.

Well, at least we know the game is likely to be arriving this year. Unless, the words “launch date” was mistakenly translated, and really said “delay”… just kidding.

http://playstationlifestyle.net/2010/04/30/gran-turismo-5-nascar-cars-can-be-smashed-to-smithereens/ 

Not sure if anyone saw this yet.

good news. feels good to be the first to post.

Nascar is pretty nifty feature i must say.
But, I'm little more interested in the release date announcement.

They better market the crap out of this in the USA, especially down south and it will be HUGE! Can't wait to see the crash mechanics in action

This isn't new, and the quote is taken from a japanese translation and therefore is more likely misinterpreted than anything. Don't get too excited!!

yeah it isn't new, been reported a couple of days ago, but it might be wrong also.

That's cool but I'm not a big nascar fan. I hope the damage in standard cars is cool! Can't wait for that release date though!

Damn...{gleam light of hope}Finally?

Official release date WILL be announced at E3.

Massive ad campaign, will be all over everything.


Will sell mahoosively.

Are we talking soon in real man's speak or soon in the context of GT5's development cycle?