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Races – G class
by Jacek "Stranger" Halas (guides.gamepressure.com)
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Races – G class  (12/73)

Old-school Racing

Level: Amateur

Reward: 15000 dollars

 

 

This is one of the easiest races of this group. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t underestimate it. I wouldn’t recommend buying slower cars (Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Camaro Z-28...), because you’d have some problems winning this race. Instead, search for something faster. If you want to win this race early during the progress of the campaign mode, I’d strongly recommend that you buy an AC 289 (it’s a Shelby Cobra, only with a different name). This vehicle is going to cost you about 100000 dollars. Additionally, you should go ahead and spend 70000 dollars on the upgrade components. This is very important, because buying these objects will allow you to improve the overall handling. You will also be able to use this vehicle in other races, without having to buy anything expensive. As for the race itself, watch out for the right turn (#1) that’s located near the start line. You shouldn’t be moving too fast, because AC can be quite unstable at maximum speeds. Thankfully, you won’t have to worry about the competition too much. The race will require you to cut through several other tight corners. Additionally, watch out for high speed curves (#2). It’s very easy to make a mistake here. You should also consider slowing down a little, instead of drifting (it won’t work in a G-class car...). If you don’t make any major mistakes, you should have any other problems winning this race and collecting a gold trophy.

 

 

Around the Crater

Level: Pro

Prize: 20000 dollars

 

 

This is also a quite simple race, however you will have to make sure that you own one of the faster G-class vehicles. It’s mostly because this track consists of a large number of long straights and mild curves. You won’t have to slow down too much there. A tight left corner will appear about 30 seconds after the start. You will also have to deal with several hill areas (#1). As a result, your vehicle will end up flying in the air. It would be wise to move slower here, so you won’t leave the track, especially if it’s a mild curve. You will also have to deal with a very tight hairpin near the end (#2). Make sure to use the brakes early, because all G-class cars aren’t good at stopping.

 

 

The Improv

Level: Pro

Prize: 20000 dollars

 

 

This, on the other hand, is going to be a much more difficult race. One of the main problems for you to deal with is heavy traffic (#1). You will have to avoid civilian vehicles at all costs, especially cars moving in the opposite direction. Stay on the right lane for the most of the time in order to avoid unnecessary trouble. Thankfully, you won’t have to worry about other cars too much. Your opponents will probably crash very soon, so you should be able to extend your lead. There’s a tight right turn here (#2), so make sure that you don’t miss it. Otherwise you would have to start from the beginning. There are also a few other tight turns waiting for you there. It would be wise to slow down a little once you’ve reached a freeway area (#3), mostly because you will have to deal with several fast corners here. You will also have to turn left at some point (#4). Don’t miss it! The final part of the race is going to be easier, however you will have to be very careful for the whole time.

 

 

Raw Power

Level: Pro

Prize: 20000 dollars

Time limit: 3 minutes

 

 

You shouldn’t have any major problems completing this task, however make sure that you maintain higher speed throughout the entire race. Additionally, you won’t be allowed to make too many mistakes, especially if you’re driving a car with a poor acceleration. The first part of the trial consists mostly of long straights. You will come across mild curves later on (#1). The only difficult corner will be a tight left turn (#2). Make sure that you don’t hit a concrete wall. Otherwise you would have lost a few seconds here. Either way, you should be able to reach the finish line very soon.

 

 

The Highway to Success

Level: Expert

Reward: 40000 dollars

Gather: 194 km/h

 

 

This challenge may scare you a little bit. You will have to gather almost 200 km/h. Thankfully, it won’t be a very difficult task. Nevertheless, you must have one of the fastest G-class cars at your disposal. AC 289 will do just fine here, however if you’re not feeling too comfortable, you can consider buying something faster. The first checkpoint is located on the freeway (#1), so you won’t have any problems reaching it. Just make sure that you’re driving at a full speed. You will also have to avoid heavy traffic. Reaching the second radar will require you to cut through a fast corner (#2). You can’t slow down here too much. Otherwise you would have some problems reaching the designated limit. Also, don’t worry if you crash once you’ve secured the second checkpoint, because you’ll have plenty of time to reach maximum speed once again. The third radar is also on the freeway (#3). Choose a correct lane, so you won’t hit any vehicles after the jump. Keep moving forward. You will have to speed up here in order to score a high speed near the final checkpoint (#4). If you didn’t make any major mistakes, you should be able to win this entire challenge.

 

 

Slide Power

Level: Expert

Prize: 50000 dollars

 

 

Thankfully, you shouldn’t be too scared of this challenge, because it’ll be quite simple. Just as before, you will only need to have a fast car at your disposal. AC will do just fine, so don’t even bother buying anything else. You will also have to remain on the track at all time, so you won’t be given any penalty points. Thankfully, you won’t have to worry about any seconds added to your final results, because this is not a TIME group challenge. Just make sure that you won’t drain the bar entirely. You will have to complete two full laps. Thankfully, the race itself won’t be too long. You’ll only need to spend a few minutes here. Try taking the lead as soon as possible. There are some very quick turns ahead of you (#1). They will appear in about 25-30 seconds. You will also have to deal with sharper turns (#2). I wouldn’t recommend drifting here. Instead, try slowing down a little. You should be able to reach a long straight. There’s a tight right turn at the end of it (#3). The same goes with the final turn (#4) that’s located near the finish line. You will have to be very precise here, so you won’t make any dreadful mistakes.

 

 

130 mph on a winding route

Level: Champion

Prize: 50000 dollars

Achieve speed: 202 km/h

 

 

You won’t have to buy any faster G-class cars for this particular task. AC model will do just fine. The mission itself is also very simple. I’m sure that you’ll be able to finish it right away. First of all, I’d strongly recommend that you turn around right after the start (#1). After that, turn right. You will find yourself on a straight road (#2). Start accelerating. You should have any other problems reaching the required speed. You should also consider repeating this task in the future, especially if you’re in need of extra cash.

 

 

 

Races – G class  (12/73)
comments and responses

Please someone help me, in my game the AC 289 costs 1 millon, and other cars cost like 10 times the price that says here. Does anybody know why?, please help.
animal1409
15/09/2009 08:07
Yes and it was a complete joint project with Carol and AC. Caral just takes any classic car and then gives it a jolt up the ass with a 500hp v8.
LivinglegendJosh
25/04/2009 10:49
Calm down Matt.

The Cobra was really a joint venture.

AC were producing the AC Ace with a pre-WW2 straight-6, and production was ending so they were looking for a new engine to replace this.

At the same time, Shelby wrote from America, requiesting an Ace fitted with a Ford V8.

This saw the birth of the Cobra.

Whilst AC may well have found a V8 on their own, Shelby is the one who really pushed it, especially with the most powerful 427 V8 that was fitted.
agentroo
07/07/2008 09:52
it isnt a Shelby Cobra with a different name at all Shelby Cobra, Shelby stole the AC 427 AND MADE IT INTO THE SHELBY COBRA, like the stupid yanks tooks the Harrier Jump Jet which is also a british idea
MattyG2007
14/12/2007 19:45

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