The demo for Polyphony’s Gran Turismo 6 is now available for download via the PlayStation Store.

The GT6 demo will guide players through GT Academy-themed driving school challenges before unlocking the final qualifying event. Players have the potential to qualify for this year’s GT Academy, kick-starting a journey that could lead to a real-life racing career with Nissan. The demo includes the following modes on the new Silverstone track:

• A quick tutorial that includes tips and tricks on the controls and navigating around the track
• Four warm-up races using two Nissan cars, the LEAF and 370Z
• Five time trials on the Silverstone track driving the Nissan 370Z, four of which take place on various sections of the track, and one being the full lap. That one full lap time becomes the entry time for GT Academy. Enter as often as you like before 3:59pm Pacific Time on July 28th.

If you wish to skip the preamble text above, the demo will not only allow you to sample the gameplay of the upcoming Gran Turismo game but also allow you to compete online via GT Academy’s rankings. The top 31 racers will be invited to the National Final events where they will compete for a slot in Nissan’s Nismo Athletes team.

source PlayStation US Blog