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{{Infobox/Track
|title = Trial Mountain Circuit
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|name = Trial Mountain Circuit
|image = [[File:Trial Mountain Circuit.jpg|240px]]
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|image = [[File:trialmountain.jpg|240px]]
 
|length = {{Convert|2.47|mi|km}}
 
|length = {{Convert|2.47|mi|km}}
|type = Original Fictional Circuit
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|type = Original Circuit
 
|roadway = Tarmac
 
|roadway = Tarmac
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|turns = 15
|games = [[Gran Turismo]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 2]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 4]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 5]]<br>[[Gran Turismo (PlayStation Portable game)|Gran Turismo PSP]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 6]]
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|games = [[Gran Turismo (PlayStation)|Gran Turismo]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 2]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 4]]<br>[[Tourist Trophy (PlayStation 2)|Tourist Trophy]]<br>[[Gran Turismo (PlayStation Portable game)|Gran Turismo PSP]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 5]]<br>[[Gran Turismo 6]]
}}'''Trial Mountain Circuit''' is an original (fictional) circuit that has appeared in all mainline versions of Gran Turismo and has also featured in [[Gran Turismo (PlayStation Portable game)|Gran Turismo PSP]]. It is a 2.5 mile circuit run on tarmac which appears to be set in a forest clearing within a mountainous area. The circuit features several blind corners, three tunnels, a long, uphill back straight and a series of fast compound corners. It is seen by most players as one of the easiest circuits in the Gran Turismo Series. That is, one of the easiest to drive and memorize. However, it is one of the hardest circuits to drive fast due to the length of the circuit.
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}}The '''Trial Mountain Circuit''' is an original (fictional) circuit that has appeared in all mainline versions of Gran Turismo (except [[Gran Turismo Sport]]) and has also featured in [[Tourist Trophy (PlayStation 2)|Tourist Trophy]] and [[Gran Turismo (PlayStation Portable game)|Gran Turismo PSP]]. It is a 2.5 mile circuit run on tarmac which appears to be set in a forest clearing within a mountainous area. The circuit features several blind corners, three tunnels, a long, uphill back straight and a series of fast compound corners. It is seen by most players as one of the easiest circuits in the Gran Turismo Series. That is, one of the easiest to drive and memorize. However, it is one of the hardest circuits to drive fast due to the length of the circuit.
   
 
In [[Gran Turismo 5]], the final corner of '''Trial Mountain''' is an ideal spot to achieve the [[Gran Turismo 5 Trophies|PSN trophy]] [[Rollover]].
 
In [[Gran Turismo 5]], the final corner of '''Trial Mountain''' is an ideal spot to achieve the [[Gran Turismo 5 Trophies|PSN trophy]] [[Rollover]].
   
 
==Layout==
 
==Layout==
 
 
===Sector 1: Turns 1-8===
 
===Sector 1: Turns 1-8===
 
The circuit begins with a fast, uphill left-right series of bends in which most cars are able to be driven through full throttle. Provided that the ideal line is taken through Turn 1, it is actually possible to drive straight through Turn 2 without having to actually steer the car ''and'' provide a good setup for the entry of Turn 3. Turn 3 is a little bit trickier than the first two corners, as the player has to brake for it to avoid running off the track on exit. Depending on the car, as well as the line taken through Turn 2, the car may arrive at the braking point with less than ideal weight distribution - sometimes the car will have too much weight on its nose, making oversteer more likely, and other times there ''won't'' be enough weight in the front, which could lead to understeer. Thus, especially in faster cars, carefully managing the brake, gas and clutch pedals is crucial to keeping the car in shape.
 
The circuit begins with a fast, uphill left-right series of bends which in most cars are able to be driven through full throttle. Provided that the ideal line is taken through Turn 1, it is actually possible to drive straight through Turn 2 without having to actually steer the car ''and'' provide a good setup for the entry of Turn 3. Turn 3 is a little bit trickier than the first two corners, as the player has to brake for it to avoid running off the track on exit. Depending on the car, as well as the line taken through Turn 2, the car may arrive at the braking point with less than ideal weight distribution - sometimes the car will have too much weight on its nose, making oversteer more likely, and other times there ''won't'' be enough weight in the front, which could lead to understeer. Thus, especially in faster cars, carefully managing the brake, gas and clutch pedals is crucial to keeping the car in shape.
 
   
 
The next turn, Turn 4, is where we arrive at the first tunnel on the track. Due to this, it is a blind corner, so players may want to take it easy the first few times around in order to familiarize themselves with it if they haven't already. Also, there is a slight hill in the middle of the corner, which means that most of the time the car will understeer here, so cutting into the corner early and getting to the inside of the turn can help the player's lap time by up to a few tenths of a second. As well, on the exit of the tunnel there is a sharp drop of about six inches, so some of the faster cars can actually leave the ground here. In that case, it is best to leave the corner with the car as straight and level as possible to minimize the risk of a spin.
 
The next turn, Turn 4, is where we arrive at the first tunnel on the track. Due to this, it is a blind corner, so players may want to take it easy the first few times around in order to familiarize themselves with it if they haven't already. Also, there is a slight hill in the middle of the corner, which means that most of the time the car will understeer here, so cutting into the corner early and getting to the inside of the turn can help the player's lap time by up to a few tenths of a second. As well, on the exit of the tunnel there is a sharp drop of about six inches, so some of the faster cars can actually leave the ground here. In that case, it is best to leave the corner with the car as straight and level as possible to minimize the risk of a spin.
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===Sector 2: Turns 9-11===
 
===Sector 2: Turns 9-11===
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The approach to Turn 9 is very early; one of the earliest in the series. At the crest of the hill (or slightly after it), the driver should begin angling towards the yellow-striped area (the apron) of the turn, and begin braking about 25 yards from the start of the apron. Done correctly, the car should be able to ride the black line (the groove, where the most grip is) throughout the corner. The best place to cease braking is right when the groove touches the left-hand side of the track. The turn's apex is right in the middle of it, so that is a good place to start rolling back into the throttle.
   
The approach to Turn 9 is very early; one of the earliest in the series. At the crest of the hill (or slightly after it), the driver should begin angling towards the yellow-striped area (the apron) of the turn, and begin braking about 25 yards from the start of the apron. Done correctly, the car should be able to ride the black line (the groove, where the most grip is) throughout the corner. The best place to cease braking is right when the groove touches the left-hand side of the track. The turn's apex is right in the middle of it, so that is a good place to start rolling back into the throttle.
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Follow the black line through the exit, but be sure to leave about a car width on the right-hand side; this will allow one to switch over to the left more quickly in order to set up for Turn 10. Go through Turn 10 wide open, and then exit as early as possible for Turn 11. At the apex of Turn 11, begin braking, and turn into Turn 12 as early as possible. Once again, ride the white line through the turn, and then, once past the apex, swing out to the curb on the left-hand side. On the short, steeply downhill straight that follows, switch over to the right side of the track to set up for Turn 13.
 
Follow the black line through the exit, but be sure to leave about a car width on the right-hand side; this will allow one to switch over to the left more quickly in order to set up for Turn 10. Go through Turn 10 wide open, and then exit as early as possible for Turn 11. At the apex of Turn 11, begin braking, and turn into Turn 12 as early as possible. Once again, ride the white line through the turn, and then, once past the apex, swing out to the curb on the left-hand side. On the short, steeply downhill straight that follows, switch over to the right side of the track to set up for Turn 13.
 
   
 
===Sector 3: Turn 13 and the final chicane (Turns 14-15)===
 
===Sector 3: Turn 13 and the final chicane (Turns 14-15)===
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[[File:Trial Mountain Circuit - Final Chicane.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The final chicane at Trial Mountain Circuit almost claims another victim.]]
 
Once at the bottom of the hill, brake hard and turn in sharply to clip the apex of Turn 13. On its exit, swing the car out sharply to provide the entry for the final chicane which leads to the start-finish line.
   
 
This chicane has a reputation for being one of the hardest and most dangerous turns in the entire series, due to the very steep hill on the right side of the last turn in it. If one enters the chicane too fast, the car will drift to the right side of the track, and in many instances, will run over the hill, leading either to a spectacular save or an equally spectacular crash. Yet done right, it can provide a crucial bit of momentum through the start-finish straight, which can then be carried through almost all of the first sector of the track on the next lap; therefore, doing it correctly is absolutely critical.
Once at the bottom of the hill, brake hard and turn in sharply to clip the apex of Turn 13. On its exit, swing the car out sharply. to provide the entry for the final chicane which leads to the start-finish line.
 
 
[[File:Trial Mountain Circuit - Final Chicane.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The final chicane at Trial Mountain Circuit almost claims another victim.]] This chicane has a reputation for being one of the hardest and most dangerous turns in the entire series, due to the very steep hill on the right side of the last turn in it. If one enters the chicane too fast, the car will drift to the right side of the track, and in many instances, will run over the hill, leading either to a spectacular save or an equally spectacular crash. Yet done right, it can provide a crucial bit of momentum through the start-finish straight, which can then be carried through almost all of the first sector of the track on the next lap; therefore, doing it correctly is absolutely critical.
 
   
 
The player should begin by getting the car as close to the right-side wall as they can, watching for the groove to angle towards the first in the series of two turns. Follow it. As the player turns in, they should let off of the throttle and begin riding the brakes ever so slightly. Right at the apex, switch over and angle towards the curb on the last turn. '''Precision is absolutely key here.''' Barely clip the curb at the corner's apex with the right-side wheels, and then swing the car gently out to the left. On the start-finish straight, switch the car over to the right again to set up for Turn 1.
 
The player should begin by getting the car as close to the right-side wall as they can, watching for the groove to angle towards the first in the series of two turns. Follow it. As the player turns in, they should let off of the throttle and begin riding the brakes ever so slightly. Right at the apex, switch over and angle towards the curb on the last turn. '''Precision is absolutely key here.''' Barely clip the curb at the corner's apex with the right-side wheels, and then swing the car gently out to the left. On the start-finish straight, switch the car over to the right again to set up for Turn 1.
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==Appearances in games==
 
==Appearances in games==
 
===In Gran Turismo===
 
===In Gran Turismo===
*License Tests [[GT Licenses#A-4|A-4]], [[GT Licenses#iA-6|iA-6]]
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*License Tests [[Gran Turismo A-License#A-4|A-4]], [[Gran Turismo IA-License#iA-6|iA-6]]
*[[Clubman Cup (GT)|Clubman Cup]]
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*[[Clubman Cup (GT1)|Clubman Cup]]
*[[GT Cup (GT)|GT Cup]]
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*[[Gran Turismo Cup (GT1)|GT Cup]]
*[[GT World Cup (GT)|GT World Cup]]
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*[[Gran Turismo World Cup (GT1)|GT World Cup]]
*[[4WD Challenge (GT)|4WD Challenge]] (reversed)
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*[[4WD Challenge (GT1)|4WD Challenge]] (reversed)
*[[US vs Japan (GT)|US vs. Japan]] (reversed)
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*[[US - Japan Sports Car Championship|US vs. Japan]] (reversed)
*[[UK vs Japan (GT)|UK vs. Japan]] (reversed)
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*[[Anglo - Japanese Sports Car Championship|UK vs. Japan]] (reversed)
*[[UK vs US (GT)|UK vs US]] (reversed)
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*[[Anglo - American Sports Car Championship|UK vs US]] (reversed)
   
 
===In Gran Turismo 2===
 
===In Gran Turismo 2===
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*[[World League (GT2)|Gran Turismo World League]]
 
*[[World League (GT2)|Gran Turismo World League]]
 
*[[FF Challenge (GT2)|FF Challenge]]
 
*[[FF Challenge (GT2)|FF Challenge]]
*[[Convertible Car Cup (GT)|Convertible Car Cup]]
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*[[Convertible Car World Cup]]
*[['80s Sports Car Cup (GT)|'80s Sports Car Cup]]
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*[[80's Sports Car Cup (GT2)|'80s Sports Car Cup]]
 
*[[Pure Sports Car Cup]]
 
*[[Pure Sports Car Cup]]
 
*[[Super Touring]]
 
*[[Super Touring]]
*[[GT 500 Championship (GT)|GT 500 Championship]]
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*[[GT500 Championship (GT2)|GT 500 Championship]]
*[[Trial Mountain 30 Laps (GT)|Trial Mountain 30 Laps]]
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*[[Trial Mountain 30 Laps]]
   
 
===In Gran Turismo 3===
 
===In Gran Turismo 3===
 
====Beginner League====
 
====Beginner League====
 
*[[Sunday Cup (GT3)|Sunday Cup]]
 
*[[Sunday Cup (GT3)|Sunday Cup]]
*[[MR Challenge (GT3)|MR Challenge]]
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*[[MR Challenge (GT3, Beginner)|MR Challenge]]
*[[Lightweight Sports Car Cup (GT3)|Lightweight Sports Car Cup]]
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*[[Lightweight K-Car Cup (GT3)|Lightweight Sports Car Cup]]
*[[Tourist Trophy (GT3)|Tourist Trophy]]
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*[[Tourist Trophy (GT3, Beginner)|Tourist Trophy]]
*[[Legend of Silver Arrow (GT3)|Legend of Silver Arrow]] (reversed)
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*[[Legend of Silver Arrow (GT3, Beginner)|Legend of Silver Arrow]] (reversed)
*[[Vitz Race (GT3)|Vitz Race]]
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*[[Vitz Race (GT3, Beginner)|Vitz Race]]
*[[Type-R Meeting (GT3)|Type-R Meeting]] (reversed)
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*[[Type-R Meeting (GT3, Beginner)|Type-R Meeting]] (reversed)
*[[Evolution Meeting (GT3)|Evolution Meeting]]
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*[[Evolution Meeting (GT3, Beginner)|Evolution Meeting]]
*[[Gran Turismo World Championship (GT3)|Gran Turismo World Championship]] (twice, normal and reversed)
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*[[Gran Turismo World Championship (GT3, Beginner)|Gran Turismo World Championship]] (twice, normal and reversed)
   
 
====Amateur League====
 
====Amateur League====
 
*[[American Championship (GT3)|American Championship]]
 
*[[American Championship (GT3)|American Championship]]
*[[Gran Turismo World Championship (GT3)|Gran Turismo World Championship]]
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*[[Gran Turismo World Championship (GT3, Amateur)|Gran Turismo World Championship]]
*[[German Touring Car Championship (GT3)|German Touring Car Championship]]
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*[[German Touring Car Championships (GT3)|German Touring Car Championship]]
*[[FR Challenge (GT3)|FR Challenge]]
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*[[FR Challenge (GT3, Amateur)|FR Challenge]]
*[[80's Sports Car Cup (GT3)|80's Sports Car Cup]] (reversed)
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*[[80's Sports Car Cup (GT3, Amateur)|80's Sports Car Cup]] (reversed)
*[[Tourist Trophy (GT3)|Tourist Trophy]]
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*[[Tourist Trophy (GT3, Amateur)|Tourist Trophy]]
 
*[[Race of Red Emblem (GT3)|Race of Red Emblem]]
 
*[[Race of Red Emblem (GT3)|Race of Red Emblem]]
*[[Legend of Silver Arrow (GT3)|Legend of Silver Arrow]]
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*[[Legend of Silver Arrow (GT3, Amateur)|Legend of Silver Arrow]]
   
 
====Professional League====
 
====Professional League====
 
*[[British GT Car Cup (GT3)|British GT Car Cup]]
 
*[[British GT Car Cup (GT3)|British GT Car Cup]]
*[[Gran Turismo World Championship (GT3)|Gran Turismo World Championship]]
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*[[Gran Turismo World Championship (GT3, Professional)|Gran Turismo World Championship]]
*[[MR Challenge (GT3)|MR Challenge]]
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*[[MR Challenge (GT3, Professional)|MR Challenge]]
*[[Spider & Roadster (GT3)|Spider &amp; Roadster]]
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*[[Spider & Roadster (GT3, Professional)|Spider &amp; Roadster]]
*[[All Japan GT Championship (GT3)|All Japan GT Championship]]
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*[[All Japan GT Championship (GT3, Professional)|All Japan GT Championship]]
 
*[[Elise Trophy (GT3)|Lotus Elise Trophy]]
 
*[[Elise Trophy (GT3)|Lotus Elise Trophy]]
 
*[[Tuscan Challenge (GT3)|TVR Tuscan Challenge]] (reversed)
 
*[[Tuscan Challenge (GT3)|TVR Tuscan Challenge]] (reversed)
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===In Gran Turismo 4===
 
===In Gran Turismo 4===
 
*License Tests [[GT4 Licenses#A-15|A-15]], [[GT4 Licenses#iA-7|iA-7]] and [[GT4 Licenses#S-7|S-7]]
 
*License Tests [[GT4 Licenses#A-15|A-15]], [[GT4 Licenses#iA-7|iA-7]] and [[GT4 Licenses#S-7|S-7]]
 
 
*[[GT4 Driving Missions#Mission 8|Driving Mission 8]]
 
*[[GT4 Driving Missions#Mission 8|Driving Mission 8]]
 
*[[Spider & Roadster (GT4)|Spider &amp; Roadster]] (reversed)
 
*[[Spider & Roadster (GT4)|Spider &amp; Roadster]] (reversed)
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*[[Isuzu Sports Classics (GT4)|Isuzu Sports Classics]]
 
*[[Isuzu Sports Classics (GT4)|Isuzu Sports Classics]]
 
*[[NR-A Roadster Cup (GT4)|NR-A Roadster Cup]]
 
*[[NR-A Roadster Cup (GT4)|NR-A Roadster Cup]]
*[[Race of the Red "R" Emblem (GT4)|Race of the Red &quot;R&quot; Emblem]] (reversed)
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*[[Race of the Red "R" Emblem (GT4)|Race of the Red "R" Emblem]] (reversed)
 
*[[Stars of Pleiades (GT4)|Stars of Pleiades]]
 
*[[Stars of Pleiades (GT4)|Stars of Pleiades]]
 
*[[Crossfire Trophy (GT4)|Crossfire Trophy]] (reversed)
 
*[[Crossfire Trophy (GT4)|Crossfire Trophy]] (reversed)
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===In Gran Turismo 5===
 
===In Gran Turismo 5===
 
====Beginner Series====
 
====Beginner Series====
*FR Challenge - Race 3 of 3
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*[[FR Challenge (GT5)|FR Challenge]] - Race 3 of 3
   
 
====Amateur Series====
 
====Amateur Series====
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====Expert Series====
 
====Expert Series====
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*[[Gran Turismo All Stars (GT5)|Gran Turismo All Stars]] - Race 1 of 5
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*[[Polyphony Digital Cup (GT5)|Polyphony Digital Cup]] - Race 2 of 3
   
 
====Extreme Series====
 
====Extreme Series====
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==Rollover Trophy (GT5)==
 
==Rollover Trophy (GT5)==
 
{{main|Rollover}}
 
{{main|Rollover}}
[[File:Rollover Trophy at Trial Mountain|220px|right]]
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[[File:Rollover Trophy at Trial Mountain|240px|right]]
The final corner of the Trial Mountain Circuit is an ideal place to gain the hidden bronze-level PSN trophy "Rollover". By cutting the right-hander close enough to the wall (see video, right), the car can be send into a barrel-roll. Landing the car onto its roof for the first time will award the player with the trophy.
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The final corner of the Trial Mountain Circuit is an ideal place to gain the hidden bronze-level PSN trophy "Rollover". By cutting the right-hander close enough to the wall (see video, right), the car can be sent into a barrel-roll. Landing the car roof-first for the first time will award the player with the trophy.
   
 
==Easter Eggs==
 
==Easter Eggs==
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*At turn 13 (GT4 and onwards), there are two men in a boat out on the lake, and a Loch Ness Monster can be seen on the shore to the left.
 
*At turn 13 (GT4 and onwards), there are two men in a boat out on the lake, and a Loch Ness Monster can be seen on the shore to the left.
 
*A blimp can be seen above the start/finish line.
 
*A blimp can be seen above the start/finish line.
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*In GT3, Trial Mountain Circuit II (Trial Mountain in reverse) is raced on a sunny day rather than the usual partly cloudy day.
 
*In GT3, Trial Mountain Circuit II (Trial Mountain in reverse) is raced on a sunny day rather than the usual partly cloudy day.
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*Although this track features a pit-lane, in GT1, it was inaccessible as it was blocked.
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*In GT1, it is possible to make cars jump on the back straight in Arcade Mode because of a diference in the track's sharpness relative to GT Mode.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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[[Category:GT3 Circuits]]
 
[[Category:GT3 Circuits]]
 
[[Category:GT4 Circuits]]
 
[[Category:GT4 Circuits]]
[[Category:Original Circuits]]
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[[Category:Tourist Trophy Circuits]]
 
[[Category:GT PSP Circuits]]
 
[[Category:GT5 Circuits]]
 
[[Category:GT5 Circuits]]
[[Category:Pages to add a talk page to (temp)]]
 
[[Category:Fictional Circuits]]
 
 
[[Category:GT6 Circuits]]
 
[[Category:GT6 Circuits]]
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[[Category:Original Circuits]]
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[[Category:Fictional Circuits]]
 
[[Category:Circuits with a tunnel]]
 
[[Category:Circuits with a tunnel]]

Revision as of 12:00, 1 October 2019

The Trial Mountain Circuit is an original (fictional) circuit that has appeared in all mainline versions of Gran Turismo (except Gran Turismo Sport) and has also featured in Tourist Trophy and Gran Turismo PSP. It is a 2.5 mile circuit run on tarmac which appears to be set in a forest clearing within a mountainous area. The circuit features several blind corners, three tunnels, a long, uphill back straight and a series of fast compound corners. It is seen by most players as one of the easiest circuits in the Gran Turismo Series. That is, one of the easiest to drive and memorize. However, it is one of the hardest circuits to drive fast due to the length of the circuit.

In Gran Turismo 5, the final corner of Trial Mountain is an ideal spot to achieve the PSN trophy Rollover.

Layout

Sector 1: Turns 1-8

The circuit begins with a fast, uphill left-right series of bends in which most cars are able to be driven through full throttle. Provided that the ideal line is taken through Turn 1, it is actually possible to drive straight through Turn 2 without having to actually steer the car and provide a good setup for the entry of Turn 3. Turn 3 is a little bit trickier than the first two corners, as the player has to brake for it to avoid running off the track on exit. Depending on the car, as well as the line taken through Turn 2, the car may arrive at the braking point with less than ideal weight distribution - sometimes the car will have too much weight on its nose, making oversteer more likely, and other times there won't be enough weight in the front, which could lead to understeer. Thus, especially in faster cars, carefully managing the brake, gas and clutch pedals is crucial to keeping the car in shape.

The next turn, Turn 4, is where we arrive at the first tunnel on the track. Due to this, it is a blind corner, so players may want to take it easy the first few times around in order to familiarize themselves with it if they haven't already. Also, there is a slight hill in the middle of the corner, which means that most of the time the car will understeer here, so cutting into the corner early and getting to the inside of the turn can help the player's lap time by up to a few tenths of a second. As well, on the exit of the tunnel there is a sharp drop of about six inches, so some of the faster cars can actually leave the ground here. In that case, it is best to leave the corner with the car as straight and level as possible to minimize the risk of a spin.

The ideal line through Turn 5 is to go to the far left hand side of the track, brake hard and cut in late. This is a late-apex turn (meaning that the tightest part of it is more than halfway through it), so the late entry is necessary in order to clip the apex correctly and still leave the turn on the best line to set up for Turn 7. Turn 6 is nothing more than a slight kink in the short straightaway linking Turns 5 and 7, but it can still be enough to mess up the entry to Turn 7 a little if the player leaves Turn 5 with the car too far to the left, making a good exit from that turn all the more important to a good lap.

Turn 7 is one of the most important turns on the track, as transitioning from it to Turn 8 well can shave up to a second off of a lap, and possibly even more. Therefore, one should get to the right side of the track and stay there all the way through it. Turn 8 is a very highly banked, downhill left-hand corner, so the entry of it is very late. Coming at it from Turn 7, the player should wait until they are about halfway through the short tunnel, then brake briefly but hard, and cut very hard into the corner. Ride through the yellow-striped area from the exit of the second tunnel to the entry of the third and final one, and then let the car drift out as much as possible on the exit of the corner without hitting the wall on the right side; doing this will conserve momentum for the backstretch and provide an ideal setup for Turn 9.

The long, hilly back straight on this course provides for excellent drafting and overtaking opportunities heading into Turn 9; however, some of the faster cars in each game will lift the front end up to a few feet off of the ground, which could possibly upset the balance of the car and end in an accident in Turn 9, so especially when slipstreaming, eagerness must be tempered with caution. As a general rule, LMP cars are very susceptible to this, while most GT and Formula One-style cars tend to hold the track better. As well, players may want to keep an eye out on the exit of the tunnel for slower cars, since it is only possible to see a few yards past the end of the tunnel due to the steep hill immediately thereafter.

Sector 2: Turns 9-11

The approach to Turn 9 is very early; one of the earliest in the series. At the crest of the hill (or slightly after it), the driver should begin angling towards the yellow-striped area (the apron) of the turn, and begin braking about 25 yards from the start of the apron. Done correctly, the car should be able to ride the black line (the groove, where the most grip is) throughout the corner. The best place to cease braking is right when the groove touches the left-hand side of the track. The turn's apex is right in the middle of it, so that is a good place to start rolling back into the throttle.

Follow the black line through the exit, but be sure to leave about a car width on the right-hand side; this will allow one to switch over to the left more quickly in order to set up for Turn 10. Go through Turn 10 wide open, and then exit as early as possible for Turn 11. At the apex of Turn 11, begin braking, and turn into Turn 12 as early as possible. Once again, ride the white line through the turn, and then, once past the apex, swing out to the curb on the left-hand side. On the short, steeply downhill straight that follows, switch over to the right side of the track to set up for Turn 13.

Sector 3: Turn 13 and the final chicane (Turns 14-15)

Trial Mountain Circuit - Final Chicane

The final chicane at Trial Mountain Circuit almost claims another victim.

Once at the bottom of the hill, brake hard and turn in sharply to clip the apex of Turn 13. On its exit, swing the car out sharply to provide the entry for the final chicane which leads to the start-finish line.

This chicane has a reputation for being one of the hardest and most dangerous turns in the entire series, due to the very steep hill on the right side of the last turn in it. If one enters the chicane too fast, the car will drift to the right side of the track, and in many instances, will run over the hill, leading either to a spectacular save or an equally spectacular crash. Yet done right, it can provide a crucial bit of momentum through the start-finish straight, which can then be carried through almost all of the first sector of the track on the next lap; therefore, doing it correctly is absolutely critical.

The player should begin by getting the car as close to the right-side wall as they can, watching for the groove to angle towards the first in the series of two turns. Follow it. As the player turns in, they should let off of the throttle and begin riding the brakes ever so slightly. Right at the apex, switch over and angle towards the curb on the last turn. Precision is absolutely key here. Barely clip the curb at the corner's apex with the right-side wheels, and then swing the car gently out to the left. On the start-finish straight, switch the car over to the right again to set up for Turn 1.

Appearances in games

In Gran Turismo

In Gran Turismo 2

In Gran Turismo 3

Beginner League

Amateur League

Professional League

Endurance League

License Tests

In Gran Turismo 4

In Gran Turismo 5

Beginner Series

Amateur Series

Professional Series

Expert Series

Extreme Series

Endurance Series

In Gran Turismo 6

National B

National A

International B

Rollover Trophy (GT5)

Main article: Rollover

The final corner of the Trial Mountain Circuit is an ideal place to gain the hidden bronze-level PSN trophy "Rollover". By cutting the right-hander close enough to the wall (see video, right), the car can be sent into a barrel-roll. Landing the car roof-first for the first time will award the player with the trophy.

Easter Eggs

  • At turn 6 (in all games), there is a monkey sitting atop the tree that has fallen over the track.
  • At turn 9 (GT4 and onwards), look over the forestry scene and you will see a massive, withered pine tree.
  • At turn 13 (GT4 and onwards), there are two men in a boat out on the lake, and a Loch Ness Monster can be seen on the shore to the left.
  • A blimp can be seen above the start/finish line.

Trivia

  • In GT3, Trial Mountain Circuit II (Trial Mountain in reverse) is raced on a sunny day rather than the usual partly cloudy day.
  • Although this track features a pit-lane, in GT1, it was inaccessible as it was blocked.
  • In GT1, it is possible to make cars jump on the back straight in Arcade Mode because of a diference in the track's sharpness relative to GT Mode.

Gallery

On-board video