The competition heats up this March as the Gran Turismo World Series 2025 returns with its second exhibition of the Manufacturers Cup.
The Gran Turismo World Series 2025 is back with its second exhibition event! From March 12-22, sim racers worldwide will compete in the prestigious Manufacturers Cup Exhibition 2. This championship offers multiple race slots across different time zones, making it accessible for players regardless of location. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting championship.
Event Timeline
The Exhibition 2 runs from Wednesday, March 12 to Saturday, March 22, 2025. This Gran Turismo championship features four rounds, each with a Qualifying and Final race.
How to Join
You can enter a race 15 minutes before its start time. Look for the “Now Accepting Entries” message when it’s time to join. Choose from multiple race slots that fit your schedule:
GT1 League Times (GMT)
- Slot 1: 14:00
- Slot 2: 16:00
- Slot 3: 18:00
GT2 & GT3 Leagues Times (GMT)
- Morning: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
- Afternoon: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Points System
Your overall ranking depends on your three best rounds out of the four total rounds. If you race in multiple slots during a single round, only your last race’s points will count.
In case of a tie at the end of the Online Qualifiers, rankings will be decided by:
- Highest total points across all rounds
- Highest points in a single round
- Highest Driver Rating (DR)
- Highest Sportsmanship Rating (SR)
- Earliest Gran Turismo 7 play date (based on PlayStation Network records)
Rewards
At the end of the season, you’ll receive in-game Credits based on your final ranking position. These rewards can be collected from the ‘Sport’ mode.
GT1 League Rewards
- Gold (Top 5%): Up to 3,000,000 Cr.
- Silver (Top 25%): Up to 2,000,000 Cr.
- Bronze (Top 75%): Up to 1,000,000 Cr.
GT2 & GT3 Leagues Rewards
- Gold (Top 5%): Up to 1,500,000 Cr.
- Silver (Top 25%): Up to 1,000,000 Cr.
- Bronze (Top 75%): Up to 500,000 Cr.
Time to Get Racing
As Exhibition 2 approaches, now is the perfect time to practice your racing skills and familiarize yourself with the tracks. Remember to choose your manufacturer wisely and plan which race slots work best for your schedule.
With the effective points system only counting your three best rounds, every race offers a chance to improve your standing. Good luck on the track, and may your driving skills earn you a place among the elite racers of the Gran Turismo World Series 2025!