BlowThruStang...I say get online, start out on a server that has the UF1000's. Now, I know you think that is boring, but I can attest, as can others, a large field of the UF1000's is probably the most intense, competitive driving I have witnessed. Same goes for the STCC Bronze servers. It is not always about speed, but skill.
I
used to be a huge fan of Gran Turismo, bot I look back at it as being corny and very arcade like; it was just TOO easy to win. Others are like me who like to start at the back of the pack and see how many people they can pass on skill and determination. I could care less if I win, it is the satisfaction of that new PB for driving my *** off, or being able to pass a person equal in skill or speed after being behind them, stratagising for several laps.
Give it one hour a day online minimum for one month, and see how you feel then. I hope to see and race you sometime!
