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Gran Turismo Franchise Immortalized on Mount Panorama, With Unveiling of Gran Turismo Drive

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Gran Turismo Dr

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia have today boasted that the Gran Turismo franchise has been immortalized in the City of Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia – with the unveiling of Gran Turismo Drive at one of the Australian home’s of motorsport, Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit. This is just ahead of Gran Turismo 6 launching in Australia on the 6th December 2013, exclusively on the Playstation 3.

Fans of the franchise will be able to visit the historical circuit and walk down the internal circuit road during special events, flanked by the control tower and sitting directly behind the famous pit garages. Racing veteran and gamer Shane Jacobson took the honour of officially opening Gran Turismo Drive to the public alongside the Mayor of Bathurst, Cr Gary Rush, in a ceremony today.

Kazunori Yamauchi | Gran Turismo Creator and President of Polyphony Digital

We are extremely proud to be acknowledged by the City of Bathurst for the years of dedication we have invested in recreating Mount Panorama in Gran Turismo 6. Since its inception 15 years ago, Gran Turismo has listened to fan feedback and added extra features so that we now offer 1,200 cars and 33 circuits from all across the world. It seems only right that the legendary Mount Panorama circuit is included as fans will now have a chance to drive one of the toughest tracks out there. With Mount Panorama immortalised in the Gran Turismo series, it is now truly remarkable to see GT immortalised on The Mount itself.

Gary Rush | Mayor of Bathurst

Driving a lap of our world famous motor racing circuit is a life changing experience for those who have the chance, and Bathurst Regional Council is very excited about opening up the Mount Panorama experience through the launch of Gran Turismo 6 this week. 

As custodians of a unique collection of the motor racing history of Mount Panorama at the National Motor Racing Museum, this partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment Australia is a great example of the how our Council is always looking for new and innovative ways to interpret the Mount Panorama experience to the world.” Cr Rush continued, “Mount Panorama is a very special part of the history of Bathurst which will celebrate 200 years as a European settlement in 2015 and this event opens up the opportunity for a new worldwide audience of fans to experience this special place – especially as we believe we are the first council in Australia to name a road after a videogame franchise.

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