-HARD ONE- (10)

Struggling with the -HARD ONE- (10) in Gran Turismo 5? Get Gold with this expert guide covering Grand Valley Speedway, car placement, and optimal racing lines.

Alright, so you've hit -HARD ONE- (10), huh? This one's a real test of keeping a powerful car on the track at Grand Valley Speedway. Don't sweat it if you don't nail Gold on your first few tries; just focus on staying on the asphalt. We'll get you there!

Walkthrough:

1. Start: You're off! Your main goal for the first lap is just to keep the car under control.
2. First Hairpin: Aim to pass the first two cars before you hit the first hairpin. Don't stress too much about a perfect pass through the turn itself. The next car will likely be right in your way. Just get behind him, take it easy through the curve, and then pass him as you exit. This should put you in 13th place.
3. Second Hairpin: If your racing lines are good, you should be able to pass the next four cars by the time you reach the second hairpin, moving you up to 9th place.
4. Tunnel Entry: You'll catch the next car shortly after, putting you in 7th place as you enter the first tunnel.
5. Tunnel Exits: You'll be in 6th place by the entrance to the next tunnel and should be in 5th by the time you exit the third tunnel.
6. The Straight: By the time you reach the main straight, you should be in 5th place and drafting the car ahead. Your first lap time should be around 2:07.810.
7. Second Lap - Gaining: Stay smooth on your second lap. You'll find yourself in 2nd place within about 5 seconds of exiting the first turn.
8. The Leader: Now for the final challenge: catching the leader. He's a fair bit ahead, but the good news is he's not super fast, especially if you're already hitting 2:07 lap times.
9. The Pass: You should catch him right before the entrance to the first tunnel. Time for a classic move: swoop around him and then