Sprint Race Location: To Lock Up Approx. Distance: 4.6 miles Reward: Easy 300, Medium 400, Hard 500 Unlocks: Level 2 Hoods, Lock Up Sprint Track - Reverse
This challenge marks an increase in difficulty, as well as in the payouts you'll receive for victory. The course begins with very light (nearly non-existent) traffic, but don't let that fool you - it picks up a great deal during the latter portion of the race, notably the straightaway shortcut that appears near the end; in past races it's been a highly effective shortcut. At this point, you risk totaling through no fault of your own each time you choose to take it.
Drift Race Location: Drift Track 5 Approx. Distance: n/a Reward: Easy 300, Medium 400, Hard 500 Unlocks: Level 2 Front Bumpers
Returning for a second race on Drift Track 5, just play the Powerslide game as you always have, and you'll come out on top.
Circuit Race: 3 laps Location: National Rail Reverse Approx. Distance: 6 miles Reward: Easy 300, Medium 400, Hard 500 Unlocks: Level 2 Spoilers, National Rail Circuit Track - Reverse
Jose still wants a piece of you, huh? Show him who's boss on this 1-vs-1 Circuit. Concentrate on keeping your car moving forward - so long as you don't total or make any velocity-crushing mistakes, Jose is fairly easy to beat since he swerves around so much.
Drag Race Location: 14th & Vine Construction Approx. Distance: n/a Reward: Easy 300, Medium 400, Hard 500 Unlocks: 2003 Acura RSX Type-S
This Drag is just like you've seen it before, with slightly faster opponents. Remember that if you're having trouble beating them with a tricked-out car, removing your turbo upgrades will make attaining a Perfect Shift much easier. Don't forget to hit the right-lane ramp at the end of the course.
Time Trial Race Location: To Broadway Approx. Distance: 4 miles Reward: Easy 125, Medium 150, Hard 175 Unlocks: Unique Rim Upgrade
This one has a tight time requirement - if you get frustrated, lowering the difficulty level of the race adds time to your max, as does removing performance upgrades.
Circuit Race Tournament: 2 laps Location: Various Approx. Distance: Various Reward: Easy 3750, Medium 5000, Hard 6250 Unlocks: Level 2 Weight Reduction Kits, Level 2 Suspension Packages, Level 2 Nitrous Oxide
Win this cutthroat tourney, and get your hands on some higher-level performance upgrades. These races are only two laps apiece, so you'll have fewer opportunities to make up for careless mistakes - so don't make any.
Knockout Race Location: National Rail Approx. Distance: 6.1 miles Reward: Easy 300, Medium 400, Hard 500 Unlocks: Level 2 Rear Bumpers
Take the left-hand path over the highway before the underpass for smoother sailing. Save your nitrous boost for this section of the final lap.
Drift Race Location: Drift Track 3 Approx. Distance: n/a Reward: Easy 300, Medium 400, Hard 500 Unlocks: Nothing
Take the challenge to move up to 7th in the Drift race rankings.
Drag Race Location: 14th & Vine Approx. Distance: n/a Reward: Easy 375, Medium 500, Hard 625 Unlocks: Level 3 Decals
Shades of the first Drag race, Batman! This is an exceedingly easy Drag. Hit your shifts, avoid the minimal traffic, and you'll be golden.
Circuit Race: 2 laps Location: Atlantica Reverse Approx. Distance: 4.1 miles Reward: Easy 300, Medium 400, Hard 500 Unlocks: Nothing
Win this Atlantican Circuit and move up to 7th in the Circuit rankings.
