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Endurance – Le Mans Series (GT1)
Number of races: 3
Tracks: Istanbul Park – Grand Prix Circuit; Spa Franchorchamps – Grand Prix Circuit; Donington Park – Grand Prix Circuit
Best car: You will be allowed to choose between several vehicles of the GT1 category. I would recommend choosing a Saleen S7R. You’ve probably used this car before, so you should know how fast it is and how easy to handle. You won’t have to worry about taking corners in this car and you’ll be allowed to focus more on overtaking other vehicles.
Hints: All three races of this tournament are fairly simple. Just as before, you will be dealing with vehicles from all four classes, so don’t worry that you won’t be allowed to get to the first place. Your objective will be to finish at least eighth. You will be allowed to chase faster vehicles, but only in Spa you’ll be capable of overtaking them. I wouldn’t recommend doing that, because that could affect your style of driving. It’s better to stick with the GT1 class, because you won’t receive any rewards for finishing the race ahead of vehicles from a higher class.
The first race is Istanbul Park and it’s definately the easiest one. You should focus on having a good start, so you’ll take the lead in your class right away. The only difficult section are the four mild curves in the middle of the track (screen). Sadly, you will have to slow down here, because otherwise you’ll end up outside the track. You would find some asphalt there, but you’d still lose a few seconds and probably a few places in your class.
The Spa circuit won’t surprise you with anything new. Just as before, focus on having a great start. You must also take the first hairpin properly, so you’ll end up ahead of your main rivals. Once this is done, focus only on not making any major mistakes. You should also remember to drive faster in the middle section, so you won’t give other drivers a chance of closing the gap.
The third race will also allow you to take an early lead. Avoid hitting other vehicles at all costs, because there’s a lot of grass around you and you wouldn’t be able to return to the track as fast as you would have imagined. I would also recommend slowing down before the first tight corner in the middle section (screen). I can tell from my own experience that it’s very easy to make a mistake there by going too fast.
Prestige – Omex Supercar Series
Number of races: 3
Tracks: Istanbul Park – Intermediate Circuit; Nurburgring – Sprint Circuit; Donington Park – National Circuit B
Best car: This time you’ll be allowed to choose between two cars. As you probably remember, Zonda R is much easier to drive, however Koenigsegg can go a lot faster. If you’re skilled enough, consider choosing Koenigsegg. Otherwise take Zonda for a spin.
Hints: You’ve been to the first track many times in the past, so I guess I should only focus on the differences from having a new car. Try attacking other drivers from the inside once you’ve reached the first corner. Don’t risk too much, because you won’t be able to win the race in a damaged vehicle. Choose sharper corners and hairpins for places to overtake your rivals. Don’t forget that you will have to turn left in order to explore a new section of the track (screen). It would be wise to slow down here, because there’s a possbiility of ending up on the grass. Watch out for the three hairpins near the finish, however I’m sure that you know how to approach these corners safely by now.
The second track is one of the shorter versions of Nurburgring. Start off by cutting through the first corner, however prevent the car from sliding. You should consider going through some of the faster corners in a controllable slide (screen), so you won’t allow your competitors to increase their lead. A second hairpin is also a great place to perform overtaking maneuvers, however prevent the car from leaving the track. Watch out for the chicane at the end!
The third track seems to be the easiest all three, even despite the fact that you’ll be moving in a different direction. Cut through the first corner aggressively, but only on the first lap. You will have to be careful here later on during the course of the race, when you have a lot to lose. Watch out for some difficult corners in the middle of the track. Thankfully, you’ll be able to drive faster later on. Slam on the brakes only near the final left corner.
Touring Cars – Head 2 Head
Important! Participating in this duel is possible only when you’ve won all six tournaments from this group!
Hints: Thankfully, this duel is going to be very easy, so you shouldn’t have any problems finishing it ahead of the second car. You will be using a BMW 320SI which is easy to handle on this track. The most important thing you’ll have to worry about is to maintain higher speeds throughout the entire track. Also, you won’t be allowed to make any mistakes, because you’ll lose your lead instantly.
I guess you won’t be surprised to see your opponent take the lead. Brake at the last second and attack him from the inside near the first hairpin (screen). If you’re unsuccessful, try repeating this manuever with two other hairpins. Once you’ve taken the lead, switch your attention to what the other player is doing and block him whenever he tries to attack you. You must be driving flawlessly at the same time, so it’s important that you’re familiar with the surroundings.
You should be extremely careful near two tight corners. Maintain a perfect racing line here, so you won’t end up spinning the car. The same goes with four mild curves in the middle of the track. You must prevent your vehicle from sliding too much. The final section of the track consists of a few sharp turns (screen). Cut through most of them without losing too much speed. Observe your rival and prevent him from taking the lead. It’s not a major issue, because even if he does, you’ll still be able to win it back. Watch out near the finish line – you can’t make any mistakes there.
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