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B-1:
200m Stopping Challenge
Track: Top Gear Test Track
Car: Toyota VITZ RS 1.5 ‘07
Gold-13.300 Silver-13.600 Bronze-15.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Find the magical brake point. As soon as the hood reaches the start of the 3rd line; nail the brakes.


B-2:
Steering
Track: Tokyo Route R246
Car: Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 Twin Spark ‘06
Gold-22.200 Silver-22.600 Bronze-25.000
Reward: XP
Tip:

B-3:
“Out-In-Out” The Most Basic Cornering Line
Track: Deep Forest Raceway
Car: Suzuki SWIFT Sport ‘07
Gold-26.300 Silver-26.500 Bronze-28.500
Reward: XP
Tip:This is a perfect introduction to trail-braking for beginners. (Myself included) Drive deep into the corner, accelerating on apex.

B-4:
Braking Into a Corner
Track: Autumn Ring
Car: Honda Civic Type R ‘08
Gold-13.800 Silver-14.000 Bronze-16.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Nice sharp turn where entry speed and accelerating are key. Don't worry, on throttle the car will stick.

B-5:
Basic Cornering Theory – Slow In, Fast Out
Track: Tsukuba Circuit
Car: Peugeot 207 GTi ‘07
Gold-18.900 Silver-19.500 Bronze-21.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Late dive into the corner with a little help from the E-brake (tap) to get the car to rotate thru the center of the turn better.

B-6:
Exiting From a Looping Corner
Track: Nurburgring GP/F
Car: Renault sport Megane Renault Sport ‘08
Gold-14.600 Silver-15.200 Bronze-17.500
Reward: XP
Tip: Swing just a little outside onto the apron to help arc the car into the turn towards the apex. A little tap of the E-brake helps with rotation.

B-7:
High Speed Driving Lines and Accelerator Control
Track: Autumn Ring
Car: Volkswagen Golf V GTI ‘05
Gold-19.000 Silver-20.000 Bronze-23.500
Reward: XP
Tip: The first turn is key. Try to cut the first corner as sharp as you can, but be careful, if you cut it too sharp it will affect the next corners entry angle. Try to be smooth as possible putting the inside tires onto the rumble strips.

B-8:
Finding a Line Through an S Bend
Track: High Speed Ring
Car: Honda S2000 ‘06
Gold-21.100 Silver-21.600 Bronze-25.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Doing this test without any form of Traction Control helps get the rear of the car loose and slide out just a bit. Maintain a contolled slide for a split second to help the front end catch up with the grip.

B-9:
Overtaking Using Slipstreams
Track: Fuji Speedway F
Car: Mazda RX-8 Type S ‘07
Gold-1st Silver-2nd Bronze-3rd
Reward: XP
Tip: Stay in the tracks of the car closest to you. Gauge your timing to just barely miss hitting the draft car as you pass. Get as close to the side of the car you pass without touching and they will slowly move over to put you behind the next draft car.

B-10:
Indianapolis Superspeedway 1-Lap Battle
Track: Superspeedway-Indy
Car: Honda CR-Z a ‘10
Gold-1st Silver-3rd Bronze-9th
Reward: XP
Tip: Once again, timing your pass on the draft car is huge. Stay on the inside during the turns (if possible) and jump behind the next car you want to draft as soon as you can. Be careful going into the 3rd turn as the AI cars will either tap their brakes on entry or slide up the track towards the wall on exit.

Completion Reward(s):

Bronze: DEMIO SPORT '03 & Access to National A License
Silver: OFC-1 Concept '07
Gold: ZZ-S '00

National A License

A-1:
400m Stopping Challenge
Track: Top Gear Test Track
Car: Audi TTS Coupe ‘09
Gold-16.300 Silver-17.000 Bronze-19.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Find the magical brake point. As soon as the hood reaches the end of the 5th line; nail the brakes.


A-2:
Approaching a Blind Corner
Track: Rome
Car: Mazda Atenza Sport 25Z ‘07
Gold-27.000 Silver-27.400 Bronze-30.000
Reward: XP
Tip:

A-3:
Cone Slalom
Track: Top Gear Test Track
Car: Mini Cooper S ‘07
Gold-20.000 Silver-21.000 Bronze-25.000
Reward: XP
Tip:Keep accelerating, you don’t need to let off the throttle on this challenge.

A-4:
Tackling the Monza Circuit Chicane
Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Car: BMW 135i Coupe ‘07
Gold-18.900 Silver-20.000 Bronze-22.000
Reward: XP
Tip: There might be a boundary error on this test. You can cut through the green asphalt without being disqualified.

A-5:
Tackling Continuous Urban Right-Angled Corners
Track: London
Car: Lotus Evora ‘09
Gold-14.500 Silver-15.000 Bronze-17.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Accelerate as soon as possible (on apexes) it will stick.

A-6:
Tackling a Set of Undulating Corners
Track: Trial Mountain Circuit
Car: Mazda Eunos Roadster (Special Package) ‘89
Gold-19.000 Silver-19.300 Bronze-21.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Cut the corners as much as possible without putting all 4 tires off the track.

A-7:
High Driving a Mountainous Dirt Track
Track: Eiger Norwand K Trail
Car: Ford Focus ST ‘06
Gold-32.000 Silver-33.000 Bronze-34.000
Reward: XP
Tip: I am not a rally racer by any means, so the only advice I can give on this test is to try and keep a controlled slide without turning too much to the inside.

A-8:
Tackling the High Speed “Schumaker S”
Track: Nurburgring GP/F
Car: BMW Concept 1 Series
Gold-13.800 Silver-14.200 Bronze-16.000
Reward: XP
Tip: There is no need to apply any braking on this test, keeping the car under control with the throttle is best.

A-9:
Using Brake to Overtake on the Inside of a Corner
Track: Fuji Speedway F
Car: Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0/TS ‘05
Gold-1st Silver-2nd Bronze-3rd
Reward: XP
Tip: Stay in the draft of the closest car in front. When coming up to the turn the AI cars will go 3 wide. Make it 4 wide cutting to the inside with heavy braking. If you brake too late and the car pushes, try a little defensive driving to keep them behind you.

A-10:
High Speed Ring 1-Lap Battle
Track: High Speed Ring
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR PP ‘07
Gold-1st Silver-3rd Bronze-7th
Reward: XP
Tip: Pass the first 2 cars on the outside on the first straightaway. Cut to the inside of the next 2 cars on turn 1 while catching the draft of the next car in line. Most of the positions gained are on turn 2 by heavy trail-braking and diving to the inside. Careful of the GTO, this AI car likes to cut off your line. Swing to the inside across the bridge and then to the outside on turn 3. You should have the lead by turn 4.

Completion Reward(s):

Bronze: mm-R Cup Car ‘01 & Access to International C License
Silver: Atenza Concept ‘01
Gold: 4200R Concept ‘89

International C License

IC-1:
1000m Stopping Challenge
Track: Top Gear Test Track
Car: Aston Martin DB9 Coupe ‘06
Gold-26.700 Silver-27.000 Bronze-28.500
Reward: XP
Tip: For automatic transmission on start, hit throttle as soon as you see the countdown begin. Even doing this you will find the car launching at different RPM’s altering your launch speed. It is a trial and error situation. Then find the magical brake point. As soon as you reach the 3rd/final dark “X” hit and hold the brakes, when the car down shifts to 2nd gear (auto transmission) hold down the E-brake while still holding the brakes.


IC-2:
Hard Braking and Exiting a Corner after a Downhill Straight
Track: Trial Mountain Circuit
Car: BMW M5 ‘08
Gold-16.200 Silver-16.700 Bronze-19.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Drive to the inside while trail-braking. Tapping the E-brake will help get the car to rotate thru the center of the corner.

IC-3:
Taking a Tight Double Hairpin
Track: Road Course-Indy
Car: Nissan Z (Z34) ‘08
Gold-18.300 Silver-19.000 Bronze-22.000
Reward: XP
Tip:Take the best line possible on first turn in order to set yourself up to the next 2 tight turns. Try to keep grip at maximum by not spinning the tires.

IC-4:
Early Braking When Driving Downhill on Dirt
Track: Eiger Norwand G Trail
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR ‘05
Gold-27.000 Silver-28.000 Bronze-32.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Keep the slides controlled more with the throttle than brake. Don’t let the rear of the car slide around on you too much.

IC-5:
High Speed Cornering on the Rome City Course
Track: Rome
Car: Infiniti G35 Coupe ‘06
Gold-18.500 Silver-19.000 Bronze-21.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Find your braking point, using the E-brake slightly will help the car turn.

IC-6:
Blind Corners in Wooded Areas
Track: Deep Forest Raceway
Car: Nissan Silvia spec R AERO (S15) ‘02
Gold-11.200 Silver-11.500 Bronze-13.500
Reward: XP
Tip: No brakes should be used in this test. Find the turn in point and coast the car down to apex hitting the throttle as soon as you can upon exit.

IC-7:
Consecutive Corners With Different Bank Angles on Dirt
Track: Toscana
Car: Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI ‘10
Gold-20.000 Silver-21.000 Bronze-25.000
Reward: XP
Tip: Cut through the grass on 1st corner and turn early on 2nd corner to set yourself up to drive through the 3rd/final corner.

IC-8:
Traversing Monza Circuit’s Notorious Lesmo Corner
Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Car: Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 ‘06
Gold-21.300 Silver-22.000 Bronze-25.500
Reward: XP
Tip: Be smooth on the 1st turn and cut off as much as possible of the 2nd turn. You can use the green rumble strip on the inside of the 2nd turn to keep the speed up.

IC-9:
Using Late Braking to Overtake
Track: Fuji Speedway F
Car: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) ‘06
Gold-1st Silver-2nd Bronze-3rd
Reward: XP
Tip: Stay to the inside passing all cars and out brake the Viper going into the hairpin. You can bully your way into the corner a little bit; blocking the Viper from turning in, but be careful not to make too much contact or you will be disqualified.

IC-10:
Rome City Course 2-Lap Challenge
Track: Rome
Car: Ferrari 512BB ‘76
Gold-1st Silver-3rd Bronze-7th
Reward: XP
Tip: This car is loose in and loose off. Try to do all of your braking in a straight line and control your acceleration on exit. Even with the handling being a handful you will find the power more than adequate. By the 2nd lap you should be in 3rd chasing down the Lambo’s. They will match your straightaway speed, so you need to take the turns better than they do.

Completion Reward(s):

Bronze: DN-X Concept ‘02 & Access to International B License
Silver: Garaiya ‘02
Gold: GT-R Concept (Tokyo Motor Show 2001)

#66 Seasonal Time/Drift Trials
Time Trials

TT 1. Toyota 86 GT: Autumn Ring

Track: Autumn Ring
Car(s) of Choice: *Forced* Toyota 86 GT ‘12
PP: No Limit
Tires: Comfort/Hard
Gold-1:44.000 Silver-1:47.000 Bronze-1:53.000
Best Times (1-100): 1:36.898 – 1:38.203

Tip:

TT 2. Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car: Suzuka Circuit

Track: Suzuka Circuit
Car(s) of Choice: *Forced* Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
PP: No Limit
Tires: Racing/Hard
Gold-1:54.500 Silver-1:58.000 Bronze-2:03.000
Best Times (1-100): 1:47.273 – 1:38.203

Tip:

Drift Trials

DT 1. Japanese Non Racing Cars: Deep Forest Raceway

Track: Deep Forest Raceway
Car(s) of Choice: Z Act ’70
N360 ‘67
Soarer 2.5GT-T ‘97
PP: No Limit
Tires: Comfort/Soft
Gold-7800pts. Silver-6800pts. Bronze-5800pts.
Best Scores (1-100): 20,533pts. – 16,519pts.

Tip:

DT 2. Racing Cars: Rome City Course
Track: Rome City Course
Car(s) of Choice: mmR Cup Car ’01 (small side 2 side drifts)
Toyota 7 Race Car ‘70
Vertigo Race Car ‘04
PP: No Limit
Tires: Comfort/Soft
Gold-4300pts. Silver-3300pts. Bronze-2300pts.
Best Scores (1-100): 11,932pts. – 9,239pts.

Tip:

710PP Dream Car Championship
Performance Points: 710PP
Tires: Racing/Hard
Difficulty: Expert
Reward: Gift Car Ticket Lv.23
Other Notes: SRF = Forced ON


Race #1
Track: Tokyo R246
Number of Laps: 5
Prizes: 1st = 488,000 2nd = 195,200 3rd = 195,200 4th = 146,400 5th = 122,000 6th = 97,600
Attempt 1
Lead car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Winning car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Average Race Time for AI Car = 7:45.000
Average lap time needed to win = 1:33.000
Tip: Since Tokyo is a very tight track, being smooth and avoiding contact with the barriers are key. If you are patient with the throttle, especially on the long sweeping turns, and hit your brake points gliding through the tighter turns; that will aid in faster lap times.

Race #2
Attempt 1
Track: Cape Ring
Number of Laps: 3
Prizes: 1st = 481,000 2nd = 265,550 3rd = 192,400 4th = 144,300 5th = 120,250 6th = 96,200
Attempt 1
Lead car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Winning car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Average Race Time for AI Car = 7:21.000
Average lap time needed to win = 2:27.000
Tip: This track is tough to master, especially in a high powered race car, with all of its variety of turns. Just be mindful of your throttle input when on the banked turns. Without a proper setup you might find that the back end of your car has a mind of its own and become snappy loose.

Race #3
Attempt 1
Track: Circuit De La Sarthe 2009
Number of Laps: 2
Prizes: 1st = 485,000 2nd = 266,750 3rd = 194,000 4th = 145,500 5th = 121,250 6th = 97,000
Attempt 1
Lead car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Winning car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Average Race Time for AI Car = 7:16.000
Average lap time needed to win = 3:38.000
Tip: There are shortcut penalties that come with this race. If you know the track well you can get aggressive with hitting the apexes, otherwise stay towards the center of the track at all times. It’s not worth getting the penalty for trying to cut just that little extra off of a turn, plus it gives you more room for error. The last thing you want to do in a high powered race car is get one of the rear tires off in the grass when you are trying to accelerate.

Race #4
Attempt 1
Track: Nurburgring Nordschleife
Number of Laps: 1
Prizes: 1st = 480,000 2nd = 264,000 3rd = 192,000 4th = 144,000 5th = 120,000 6th = 96,000
Attempt 1
Lead car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Winning car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Average Race Time for AI Car = 6:18.000
Average lap time needed to win = 6:18.000
Tip: You know PD couldn’t do a seasonal of high powered cars without throwing this famous track in the mix. Once again, just be mindful of how close you are to the edges of the track. The more comfortable you are with your car and your knowledge of the track, the more aggressive you can be. Avoid any sort of contact with the AI cars; chances are you will be the one sent into the grass or kitty litter.


Race #5
Attempt 1
Track: Eifel Circuit 306A
Number of Laps: 5
Prizes: 1st = 490,000 2nd = 269,500 3rd = 196,000 4th = 147,000 5th = 122,500 6th = 98,000
Attempt 1
Lead car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Winning car = Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ‘88
Average Race Time for AI Car = 7:10.000
Average lap time needed to win = 1:26.000
Tip: This track was a nice surprise. I don’t have a huge amount of knowledge on this track, but had a blast trying to learn. Just like Cape Ring, it specializes in a variety of corners which will test any setup you throw at it. I’m glad that I use the Chase Camera View; it helped a lot on some of those blind hill turns.

I used a new Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car ’88 @ 700PP, without any changes to the setup, for my first attempt. This car is very quick running up through the gears and can get squirrely on slicker tracks. Its closing speed on the AI cars was insane. Even though the computer XJR-9 can match your straightaway speed, it struggles (only slightly) on the turns. I plan on going back through using a few tuners setups which I will post upon completion.

430PP FF Challenge
Performance Points: 430PP
Tires: Comfort/Soft
Difficulty: Expert
Reward: Gift Car Ticket Lv.2 Class
Other Notes: FF Cars only


Race #1
Track: Autumn Ring Mini
Number of Laps: 7
Top Speed: 96mph (See tune)
Prizes: 1st = 378,000 2nd = 230,580 3rd = 204,120 4th = 185,220 5th = 181,440 6th = 177,660
Fastest AI Car: Honda Integra Type R (DC5) ‘04
Average Race Time for AI Car = 5:10.000
Average lap time needed to win = 0:44.280

Tip: It’s a good thing that this race doesn’t come with a shortcut or contact penalty. Use this to your advantage by mowing the lawn on certain chicanes and “lean” on your opponents when passing on the inside of those tight turns.

Race #2
Track: Grand Valley East Section
Number of Laps: 4
Top Speed: 145mph
Prizes: 1st = 372,000 2nd = 223,200 3rd = 200,880 4th = 182,280 5th = 178,560 6th = 174,840
Fastest AI Car: Honda Integra Type R (DC5) ‘04
Average Race Time for AI Car = 5:09.000
Average lap time needed to win = 1:17.250

Tip: On the last turn coming up to the long straight, be sure to arc the car as wide as you can to get as much speed on the straight as possible while drafting when possible. It just might come down to a drag race between you and the leader coming to the checkered flag.

Race #3
Track: Cape Ring South
Number of Laps: 3
Top Speed: 133mph
Prizes: 1st = 375,000 2nd = 228,750 3rd = 202,500 4th = 183,750 5th = 180,000 6th = 176,250
Fastest AI Car: Honda Integra Type R (DC5) ‘04
Average Race Time for AI Car = 4:37.000
Average lap time needed to win = 1:32.300

Tip: Since I don’t race on this track configuration often, the last hairpin turn always seemed to sneak up on me. Try not to swing too wide on the 3 hairpin turns and have a nice steady line through the chicanes.

Race #4
Track: Deep Forest Raceway
Number of Laps: 3
Top Speed: 139mph (allows for drafting)
Prizes: 1st = 370,000 2nd = 225,700 3rd = 199,800 4th = 181,300 5th = 177,600 6th = 173,900
Fastest AI Car: Honda Integra Type R (DC5) ‘03
Average Race Time for AI Car = 4:41.500
Average lap time needed to win = 1:33.800

Tip: The most time gained on this track is running B to the W (Saturday night racers know what I’m saying) through the last 3 turns. Doing this correctly will give you a ton of closing speed on the AI cars. Be sure to time the passes, especially on the last turn before the finish line.


Race #5
Track: Toscana (Tarmac) 307A
Number of Laps: 3
Top Speed: 145mph
Prizes: 1st = 380,000 2nd = 231,800 3rd = 205,200 4th = 186,200 5th = 182,400 6th = 178,600
Fastest AI Car: Honda Integra Type R (DC5) ‘04
Average Race Time for AI Car = 5:19.500
Average lap time needed to win = 1:46.500

Tip: I’m happy that PD chose this race. Another track that I don’t race on too often. It’s a slicker track with a nice variety of turns…and not to forget 2 jumps. With the first “jump”; the closer you are to the inside of the turn, the more severe the launch is and landing become. On the second “jump”; try to get your car pointing in a straight line. I aim the car between the trees making sure the tires are straight. Although if you don’t, it can make for an amazing highlight reel or picture shot.

I’m very impressed with this series of races. Yes, chasing the rabbit can get boring, especially when they cheat this bad, but these are the kind of races that really test your patience and driving skills. Autumn Ring is a classic case where the racer needs to be on it every lap and run consistent lap times. If you are struggling, restart the races until you get any other car besides the Honda's or Focus ST starting towards the front. The Megane's are always fun to pick on. I used a Honda Integra Type R (DC5) ’04: tune listed below.

Honda Integra Type R (DC5) '04
226HP
1122kg
430pp
Comfort/Soft Tires
Note: DS3 with Automatic Transmission
All Driving Aids off except ABS =1
Steering Sensitivity = 5

Classic Parts Purchased
Transmission: Fully Customizable Transmission
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Differential: Fully Customizable LSD
Suspension: Fully Customizable Kit

Weight
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Balance: 58/42
Amount: +118
Position: +22

Engine
Power Limiter: 96.3%

Performance Parts Purchased
Catalytic Converter: Sports

Suspension Settings
RH -18/-6
Springs 11.2/8.1
Dampers ext 9/8
Dampers comp 6/7
ARB 3/2
Camber 2.2/1.8
Toe -0.12/-.10
LSD 5/15/5
Brake balance 6/8

Transmission Settings
For the 1st race I used setup B with only a top speed of 96mph. Although this specific tune wasn't created for this transmission, it does work, but makes the car a little more tight on exit. I used setup E for races 2-5 only adjusting for top speed.

B
Max Speed ▼ / Final Gear ▲ / Adjust using Max Speed
E
Final Gear ▲ / Max Speed ▼ / Spread gears (0/2/4/6/8/10 hash marks) / Adjust using Final Gear

500PP FR Challenge
Performance Points: 500PP
Tires: Sports/Medium
Difficulty: Expert
Reward: Gift Car Ticket Lv.9 Class
Other Notes: FR Cars only


Race #1
Track: Rome City Course Reverse
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 171mph
Prizes: 1st = 320,000 2nd = 176,000 3rd = 128,000 4th = 96,000 5th = 80,000 6th = 64,800
Fastest AI Car: Shelby Series One Super Charged ‘03
Average Race Time for AI Car = 6:38.000
Average lap time needed to win = 1:19.600

Tip:

Race #2
Track: Trial Mountain Circuit
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 152mph (allows for drafting up through 1st chicane)
Prizes: 1st = 310,000 2nd = 170,500 3rd = 124,000 4th = 93,000 5th = 77,500 6th = 62,000
Fastest AI Car: Shelby Series One Super Charged ‘03
Average Race Time for AI Car = 8:12.600
Average lap time needed to win = 1:38.500

Tip:

Race #3
Track: Mazda Raceway Laguna SECA
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 152mph
Prizes: 1st = 325,000 2nd = 178,750 3rd = 130,000 4th = 97,500 5th = 81,250 6th = 65,000
Fastest AI Car: Shelby Series One Super Charged ‘03
Average Race Time for AI Car = 8:12.600
Average lap time needed to win = 1:38.500

Tip:

Race #4
Track: Special Stage Route 5
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 171mph (allows for drafting)
Prizes: 1st = 310,000 2nd = 170,500 3rd = 124,000 4th = 93,000 5th = 77,500 6th = 62,000
Fastest AI Car: Shelby Series One Super Charged ‘03
Average Race Time for AI Car = 7:58.700
Average lap time needed to win = 1:35.700

Tip:


Race #5
Track: Eifel (Kart) 100A
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 152mph
Prizes: 1st = 330,000 2nd = 181,500 3rd = 132,000 4th = 99,000 5th = 82,500 6th = 66,000
Fastest AI Car: RX-7 Spirit Type A (FD) ’02 (Never could get the Shelby to appear as rabbit)
Average Race Time for AI Car = 6:49.400
Average lap time needed to win = 1:21.800

Tip:

For this being an “Expert” challenge, it seemed pretty straight forward. With this challenge being 500 performance points, I’m sure everyone has a decent FR car in their garage itching to get a chance to hit the track. If not, there are hundreds of excellent tunes on GTPlanet to choose from. The Shelby can be a bit difficult to catch, but with patience and steady driving, you should be able to win with ease. I chose an Aston Martin V12 Vantage ’10 500pp tune provided by jtqmopar, and even though it was edgy for me, I was able to dominate the races and pick up the easy money. I’ll be posting a link to jtqmopar’s tune shortly, and my tune is listed below.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8736466#post8736466

Aston Martin V12 Vantage '10

445hp
1800kg
500pp





This tune was done for the 500pp FR Seasonal Challenge. I'm 90% happy with how this tune turned out. It's still a little on the snug side, especially on center. The only part I'm not happy with is the outisde front tire loves to turn red under braking. Most of which can be solved with a stiffer suspension, but I didn't want to go too crazy, so I stuck on the Rigidity Improvement to help with that a little.

530PP 4WD Challenge
Performance Points: 530PP
Tires: Sports/Hard
Difficulty: Expert
Reward: Gift Car Ticket Lv.12 Class
Other Notes: 4WD Cars only


Race #1
Track: Nurburgring GP/D
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 158mph
Prizes: 1st = 288,000 2nd = 158,400 3rd = 115,200 4th = 86,400 5th = 72,000 6th = 57,600
Fastest AI Car: Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C Type '04
Average Race Time for AI Car = 8:27.000
Average lap time needed to win = 1:41.400

Tip: There are a few "shorcuts" that can be taken with this track. I don't like to use them, but I can see potential on this track to use cars with a lower pp value to bring in some big money.

Race #2
Track: Fuji Speedway F
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 177mph (allows for drafting up through 1st chicane)
Prizes: 1st = 290,000 2nd = 159,500 3rd = 116,000 4th = 87,000 5th = 72,500 6th = 58,000
Fastest AI Car: Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C Type '04
Average Race Time for AI Car = 9:31.900
Average lap time needed to win = 1:54.300

Tip: Yet again another track with a small shortcut. Be wary of the AI cars on the long sweeping turn #3 as they like to cut from outside/inside/outside and can really mess with your racing line.

Race #3
Track: Madrid City Course
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 158mph
Prizes: 1st = 289,000 2nd = 158,950 3rd = 115,600 4th = 86,700 5th = 72,250 6th = 57,800
Fastest AI Car: Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C Type '04
Average Race Time for AI Car = 7:57.000
Average lap time needed to win = 1:34.400

Tip: Most of the time made on this course are the heavy braking zones. The AI cars always seem to start their braking way too far back.

Race #4
Track: Autumn Ring Reverse
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 145mph
Prizes: 1st = 291,000 2nd = 160,050 3rd = 116,400 4th = 87,300 5th = 72,750 6th = 58,200
Fastest AI Car: Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C Type '04
Average Race Time for AI Car = 7:19.400
Average lap time needed to win = 1:27.800

Tip: On the long sweeping right-hander, try to stay away from the other cars as they tend to end up in the sand/grass.


Race #5
Track: Mt. Aso (Tarmac) 308A
Number of Laps: 5
Top Speed: 171mph (allows for drafting)
Prizes: 1st = 315,000 2nd = 173,500 3rd = 126,000 4th = 94,500 5th = 78,750 6th = 63,000
Fastest AI Car: Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C '04
Type Average Race Time for AI Car = 6:15.300
Average lap time needed to win = 1:15.000

Tip: With the right car, this track is a joy. If you have the proper tune/car you will feel as if the car is on rails, expecially through the tricky first turn.

Once again, for this being an “expert” challenge, it shouldn’t be too difficult to win the money and take home the gold medals in this one. I have tested 2 tunes, links and reviews listed below, both being the Audi R8 4.2 FSI R TRONIC '07. I’ve also been looking at a few Lamborghini’s sitting in my garage saying “Pick me, pick me!” But back to the Audi’s… Either of these setups, although different in their own right, will get the job done with a little extra money for only being 500pp, and they are a riot to drive. They will definitely put a smile on your face.

Audi R8 4.2 FSI R TRONIC ’07 (500pp)

Tune By: Trackripper123
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6999453#post6999453

This tune is simple and straight forward. It still keeps a clean transmission setup. There are really no frills with it and it works brilliantly. If I had to describe the car in 1 word…Nimble. It does truly have grip everywhere on the track. You can pass on the inside with ease or laugh at the AI cars taking the best line as you pass them on the outside, it doesn’t matter. This comfortable setup gives you the ability to size up the AI cars and decide how you are going to pass. Amazing tune Trackripper123, well done!


Audi R8 4.2 FSI R TRONIC ’07 (500pp)

Tune By: Praiano63
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5661297#post5661297

This tune was setup for 525pp, but I altered the power limiter down to meet 500pp. Sure, that probably took away some of how Praiano likes to tune his cars, but with these settings, it didn’t matter. I took 1 look at the setup and thought, “Hmmm this should be interesting” and it was. I’ve never ran a car with 0 brakes either front or rear unless I was forced to have the ABS off. This car is a trail-brakers dream, which I’m not great at, but even I felt like I was doing something right with this car. The ability to dive into the corners, with a 4WD, and not wash up into the fence was just plain fun. And putting down some blistering lap times was just the icing on the cake. Nice work Praiano63!

871pp Ferrari Formula Challenge
Performance Points: 871PP
Tires: Racing/Hard
Difficulty: Expert
Reward: Gift Car Ticket Lv.22 Class
Other Notes: Ferrari F10 ‘10
Ferrari F2007
SRF = Forced off


Race #1
Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Number of Laps: 8
Average Race Time for AI Car = 11:35.600
Average lap time needed to win = 1:26.950

Tip: There are a couple of shortcuts on this track. Use them to your full advantage if you are struggling. (Especially the open chicane)

Race #2
Track: London
Number of Laps: 10
Average Race Time for AI Car = 6:51.600
Average lap time needed to win = 0:41.100

Tip: London with F1 cars??? Wow, not really much to say on this. Avoid the barriers at all costs. Stay to the middle of the track on the turns if you are uncomfortable. Things happen quickly in this race, pay close attention to your marks as the trees and buildings casts shadows on the track that makes things a blur.

Race #3
Track: Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
Number of Laps: 6
Average Race Time for AI Car = 10:56.900
Average lap time needed to win = 1:09.400

Tip: As soon as I saw this track on the list, it finally clicked that the Belgian Grand Prix was just at this track. Should have known PD was going to do this series featuring this race. Steady driving as well as watching out for those slick spots (turns 4-7) are key. And again, if you are struggling, taking the “straight line” through the chicanes will put you in the lead in no time.

Race #4
Track: Cote d’Azur
Number of Laps: 8
Average Race Time for AI Car = 10:09.000
Average lap time needed to win = 1:16.100

Tip: Another short twisty track with nowhere to hide??? Be smooth; avoiding the barriers and rumble strips (even the 1 at the bottom of the hill) it upsets and shocks the car into a bunny hop that won’t allow you to turn. Stay towards the middle of the track on turns. I did most of my passing on the outside of the tight left hander (turn 5)… seemed the AI cars slowed down too much to try to rotate thru the turn.


Race #5
Track: Eifel (Circuit) 308A
Number of Laps: 8
Average Race Time for AI Car = 8:52.500
Average lap time needed to win = 1:06.500

Tip: This track was fun…once I learned it. I did have to do this race twice because I hadn’t a clue on the layout. Getting through the 1st turn as fast as you can, sets you up nicely for the following straight. Letting off the gas early and turning into those tricky corners while coasting helped me.

I’ll be the first to admit…I cannot stand these types of races. My controller setup is complete junk for races like these. Every turn made my car look like an indecisive rabbit looking for its home while being chased by a dog. (I really need to get a wheel or start using the joysticks) That is why my “tips” might not be the greatest this time around, as I only had the patience to run this series once. And at the end of every race, my F1 ended up looking like a Saturday night figure 8 derby car. I used a brand new F10 with no tunes, just added weight to bring it down to the 871pp.