Spanish street named after car racing video game creator

THE SPANISH town of Ronda has named a street after the creator of car racing phenomenon Gran Turismo.

Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind all six Gran Turismo games and their respective PlayStation spin-offs, was honoured in an on-street ceremony by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Ronda, where the new street sign was unveiled.

Paseo de Kazunori Yamauchi runs along the edge of the stunning ravine that makes Ronda a popular tourist destination. The views from the top are stunning, and Yamauchi-san himself had fallen in love with the place as a young man.

As an adult he returned, along with the launch of Gran Turismo 6, to take over the town for a couple of days and show his appreciation for the city.

Ronda has even been built into the game itself, forming a breathtaking backdrop for racing or simply just for the scenery.

By Press Association reporter