The Most Lucrative Races in Gran Turismo 7
After extensive analysis of recent race payout data, community feedback, and expert racing strategy, I‘ve identified the current top 3 most lucrative events in GT7 if you‘re seeking to amass credits quickly:
- Le Mans 30 Minutes – ~1.3 million+ credits
- Tokyo Expressway East Outer Loop – Over 1 million credits
- Sardegna Road Track 800PP – Nearly 1 million credit wins
Now let‘s explore these further in depth, along with the latest earning potential across GT7‘s race spectrum.
Le Mans 30 Minutes
Of all major endurance events, the abbreviated Le Mans 30 minute race yields the highest payout per time invested – offering over 1.3 million credits for a win. By comparison, the actual 24 hour Le Mans enduro pays out 3.6 million for a 24 hour commitment – nearly 6 times longer!
Thanks to recent physics changes that reduced fuel usage, one pit stop is enough to go the distance. That‘s sparked a resurgence of this race across the community. Reddit and YouTube comments indicate over 1.5 million earnings are possible with really optimal custom set ups focused on fuel efficiency.
Table: Le Mans Payouts by Race Length
| Race | Length | 1st Place Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Le Mans 30 Min | 00:29:00 | 1,300,000 CR |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 24:00:00 | 3,600,000 CR |
Getting the best lap times through the Circuit de la Sarthe‘s mix of tight corners and long straights is paramount. Based on top leaderboard times, expect to need race-trimmed Gr.2 cars or Gr 1 machines capable of 3:30 minute laps. That precision and consistency over the full half hour is intensely demanding.
Tokyo Expressway East Outer Loop
Thanks to it‘s smooth driving flow and fast pacing, completing all 15 laps of the Tokyo Expressway‘s east circuit in around 15 minutes can yield over 1 million CR. Top times demand Gr.4 and Gr.3 cars clipped into the high 2 minute lap bracket -or under 2 minutes for the new Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary edition with expert tuning.
This route features two long straightaways bookended by wide 90 degree fast corners. Maintaining speed through the various off-camber S-curves in between is essential. Racing line and turn-in point guides consistently show early apex approaches that avoid final corner exit curbs delivers the optimal flow.
Table: Tokyo Expressway East Lap Comparison
| Car Class | Est. Lap Time | Race Length | Winning Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gr.4 Race Trimmed | ~2:06 minutes | 00:15:30 | 1,050,000+ CR |
| Gr.3 Race Built | ~2:02 minutes | 00:15:00 | 1,150,000+ CR |
| Exotic Gr.X Hypercars | ~1:55 minutes | 00:14:45 | 1,250,000+ CR |
With custom tuning and practice hitting peak speed thresholds between gear shifts, you can whittle times down further – translating directly to higher payouts as you rise up the leaderboards.
Sardegna Road Track 800 PP Championship
The technical rhythm and continuous corners of Sardegna‘s coastal circuit makes it ideal for RWD mid-engine sports cars in the 650 to 800 PP range, tuned for agility over raw power. Completing this cup event‘s 16 lap distance in around 17 to 19 minutes brings in nearly 1 million credits for 1st place.
Ideal lines though Sardegna emphasize smooth inputs with delayed turn-ins that set up wider corner exits to maximize traction on corner exit. Sub 2 minute target lap times demand avoiding curbs and risks unless you‘ve tuned suspension specifically to absorb those impacts without unsettling chassis balance.
Table: Sardegna Cup Payout by Class
| Car Class | Est. Lap Time | Race Length | Winning Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 650 PP Sports Cars | ~1:56 minutes | 00:18:40 | 900,000 CR |
| 750 PP N400 | ~1:54 minutes | 00:18:20 | 950,000 CR |
| 800 PP Gr.4 Balanced | ~1:51 minutes | 00:00:17:40 | 1,000,000+ CR |
With BoP rules keeping performance balanced across internal combustion, hybrid, and electric options – you have flexibility to pick from dozens of vehicles in this sweet spot PP range to suit your driving style while still earning maximum payouts.
Further Analysis Across GT7‘s Race Meta
While these currently stand out as the top options for earning over a million credits per hour spent racing, there are certainly many other great options, especially as race mechanics and payouts continue to evolve over time. Here are some further insights…
Custom championships can be quite lucrative even in early cups. Some players grind out Sardegna championships lap after lap. But the required cars change every 24 hours.
Championship finals often pay better – though require placing top 3 in prior heats. So consistency pays dividends. Daily workouts featuring multiple short preliminary races leading up to a 15 minute endurance final are also great for earnings.
Selling valuable invitation cars via Legendary Dealership quick buys can bring in big chunks of credits. Limited availability has some cars valued from 5 to even 15 million credits! Though it takes luck getting those reward spins in the first place.
Race difficulty and length tends to scale rewards, though event types like time trials and missions with overtake requirements can complicate that relation. Finding the enjoyment-to-payout sweet spot for your driving skills maximizes reward motivation.
Future updates will likely continue adjusting rewards scaling and balancing as GT7 continues evolving. We could potentially see tiered difficulty settings similar to GT Sport that boost payout multiples at the cost of more aggressive AI drivers.
In general, I‘d advise focusing payouts relative to time invested as the primary factor, but also weighing enjoyment of particular race types and tracks to optimize your personal rewards motivation when credit grinding. Hopefully these insights on current top earning races assists dedicated drivers in getting the most out of GT7!
