Basic explanations

Learn about the different track categories in Gran Turismo 6: World, Street, Original, and Dirt & Snow. Understand how tracks are divided into sectors and how weather/time affects your race.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Gran Turismo 6 and want to get a handle on how the tracks work? Awesome! Let's break it down so you know what you're getting into.

First off, GT6 has a massive collection of tracks – 105 in total! They're split into four main types:

• World: These are the real-deal permanent or semi-permanent circuits you'd see in professional racing. Think iconic places!
• Street: Get ready to race through cities all over the world, on circuits that are either real roads or designed to feel like they are.
• Original: These are the creative ones, built by the Gran Turismo team or even fans. Expect some unique layouts here!
• Dirt & Snow: For when you want to get a little sideways! These are off-road tracks, though sometimes they sneak in a bit of tarmac.

Now, most tracks are divided into three sections, or 'sectors,' just like in real FIA competitions. Some super short tracks might only have two, and the really long ones could have four or more. To keep things tidy in this guide, I'll usually describe each sector in its own paragraph. If a track has a bunch of variants that are mostly the same, I'll just point out the differences and where they happen to avoid repeating myself too much, especially if you're using the same car for all of them.

You'll also notice some tracks might mention separate entries for adjustable weather and time. Honestly, it's a bit of a quirk because most tracks let you tweak these things anyway. But it's worth noting because the time of day really matters – the sun can cast shadows that mess with your vision, and then there's night racing! Weather, of course, means rain, which changes everything. We've tested everything here using the standard time and weather settings for each track.

One last thing: I'm playing the PAL version, so all the stats like power, weight, distance, and speed are in the metric system. If you're more used to miles and pounds, here are the conversions so you can keep track:

• 1 CV = 0.99 HP (basically the same!)
• 1 kg = 2.2 lb
• 1 km = 0.62 miles (or 1 meter = 3.28 feet)
• 1 km/h = 0.62 mph

We'll be diving into the driving settings next, but for now, you've got the basics down!