The reaction on GAF is like the complete opposite of this lol.

The graphics are meh, but it's so much fun.

I think I may stick with forza 3 didn't impress me at all. but after all it's a demo

I love when people keep complaining about demos.

Think of it ,  it's not even a demo, it's a time trail for the fans so someone can win a prize.

But the bitching never stop, and again the Forza had to be brought in.

It's 200mb

Out of curiosity, how big is the FM3 demo?

If one more person uses the F word I am going to lose it. I am serious.

Why are people saying that this isn't a demo of GT5? The demo even says that that's what it is, and why would Sony release a demo with deliberately cut down graphics? That would only put people off the game.

The physics are good, but the graphics are hugely disappointing.

This is what I was thinking. 

Announcing the Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted by Stephanie Yoshimoto // Senior Product Marketing Manager

Hello, PlayStation Blog readers. Winter is fast approaching, but I’m excited to announce something that should fire you up and get you excited about what the new year holds: namely, Gran Turismo 5!

Starting December 17, PlayStation 3 users will be able to download the Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge from the PlayStation Store for a chance to win. Everyone who downloads it will get a chance to try out Gran Turismo 5’s brand-new physics engine by test driving the new Nissan 370Z on the road to winning an exciting grand prize package that would drive any GT fan wild.

Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

The Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge features both a stock and a tuned version of the new Nissan 370Z, and includes two time trial events on a single track, one for each version of the car. Both cars drive and handle differently, each providing a unique challenge for newcomers to the GT series and long-time fans alike. And you’ll have to master both to have a chance at winning, because the grand prize will go to the player with the best combined time for both the stock and tuned Time Trial events.

Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

What does being the best of the best earn you? The winner will receive round trip airfare and hotel accommodations for two (winner and guest) to attend the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, a.k.a. the Indy 500, on May 30, 2010. It doesn’t end there, because the winner and guest also get a VIP package which includes two (2) all-access passes for Carb Day – which includes the final Indy 500 practice, pit stop competition, special concert festivities, special event car rides in the 2010 Indy 500 event vehicle, as well as all-access passes to the garage, pit area, and Victory Lane for pre- and post-race celebrations for the race and two (2) VIP suite tickets to enjoy the race. This is the experience of a lifetime for true racing fans.

The contest is open to US and Canada residents, with an independent contest for each country. That means that there will actually be two grand prize winners: one for the US and one for Canada. And I’m sure there will be some friendly rivalry to see which country has the fastest racers, in true Gran Turismo spirit. You just have to be 18 years old or older to win because much of the cool VIP experience the winner will be treated to require the participants to be 18 for safety reasons.

In the event of a tie of combined Time Trial lap times, the player with the fastest stock non-tuned Time Trial lap will be deemed the winner. In addition, five runner-ups in the US and five in Canada will receive a voucher to download Gran Turismo for PSP.

You’ll have plenty of time to study Gran Turismo 5 and go for your best possible time, because the Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge will run through 5PM PST on January 25, 2010. After January 25 you won’t be able to download the game from PSN, but those who already have it will be able to continue to play it past the contest end date. Click here for official rules for the US.

So mark December 17 on your calendar for your chance to test your driving skills in the Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge. Don’t forget to look for more Gran Turismo 5 exciting news in the coming weeks and months on the newly re-designed official Gran Turismo website

I can't believe that people still don't get the purpose of this demo.
It's released for anyone in the public to download and enter the GT Academy Competition.


This is NOT a freaking play this demo and buy GT5 thing.


IF you don't know what GT Academy is then either go GOOGLE it or don't even bother with this demo.

I'm downloading it from JPN PSN now. So far I heard the physics is greatly improved.