# Grand Prix Story 2

> Enjoy racing at your own pace in this racing team management simulator.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.kairosoft.android.paddock2\_en](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.kairosoft.android.paddock2_en)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.kairosoft.android.paddock2_en`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kairosoft
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 1,123,524
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (30,396 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-22
- **First published:** 2017-07-03
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.kairosoft.android.paddock2_en)
- **Website:** [http://kairopark.jp/android/en/?from=m132](http://kairopark.jp/android/en/?from=m132)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://kairopark.jp/android/priv.html](http://kairopark.jp/android/priv.html)

## Description

**Grand Prix Story 2** is an immersive racing team management simulator where you design your dream racing cars and lead your team to victory. Customize vehicles with specialized parts for various tracks, upgrade your cars and components, and strategically use special fuel boosts to gain the winning edge. Train skilled mechanics and coach talented drivers to build the fastest team in the racing world. Tailor your strategies according to each course's unique challenges and enjoy racing at your own pace.

All game progress is stored locally on your device, ensuring your racing legacy is saved securely. Developed by Kairosoft, this engaging simulator combines thoughtful management with exciting race action, ideal for fans of racing and team strategy games.

## Rankings

- #63,991 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `net.kairosoft.android.paddock2_en.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `net.kairosoft.android.paddock2_en.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

GP Story 2 is praised for its fun, deep retro racing experience with nostalgia-driven pixel art and strong replay value. Players enjoy the depth and upgrades, treating it as a solid time killer. However, many reviews cite heavy monetization (pay-to-play, token issues, and sham raffles), long timers for fuel and research, and intrusive ads, which slow progression. Some players feel it doesn't live up to GP Story 1, though others appreciate casual play without forcing purchases.

### Pros

- Engaging and fun gameplay with frequent upgrades and exciting races.
- Deep and surprisingly in-depth grind that keeps you coming back.
- Nostalgic retro pixel visuals that many players associate with Kairosoft's charm.
- Strong replayability and overall charm that makes it a solid time killer.

### Cons

- Pay-to-play/monetization issues, including paywalls, token problems, and disappointing premium raffles.
- Long resource timers (fuel, research, repairs) that slow progression and limit early gameplay.
- Intrusive ads and ad-driven monetization that can hamper the experience.
- Not as good as GP Story 1, with several players feeling GP2 doesn’t measure up to the original.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.kairosoft.android.paddock2_en)