If you've ever spent more than a little time playing Gran Turismo, it's quite likely that at some point you'll have considered that your long-honed virtual skills would translate directly to reality. Nissan has decided to offer you the chance to prove it, by entering its newly-created GT Academy.

To be in with a shout, entrants must register via PS3 to compete in a special online tournament on GT5 Prologue. These events will initially be national competitions, before race-winners are whittled down.



The two ultimate winners of the GT5 competitions will then embark on a four-month training programme to earn their racing licences. Ultimately, the winners will form part of the real-life Nissan team entered in the 24-hour endurance race in Dubai in January 2009.

The Academy goes live at the end of May, so get stuck in.