Euro R Licence Tournaments II - Europe | Trophies Race Driver GRID Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Open Wheel - BMC Formula 1000

Number of races: 2

Tracks: Donington Park - National Circuit; Nurburgring - Sprint Circuit

Best car: All the competitors are using Formula 1000 vehicles - JRC FJ1000. Thankfully, they're much cheaper than Formula 3 cars, because one vehicle costs about 37000 euro. As a result, you should consider winning this cup as soon as possible.

Hints: Formula 1000 races are easier than Formula 3 events which you've probably came across in the past (one of these events is in the USA). The main difference is that you'll be dealing with slower vehicles and it won't be such a problem to maintain a good racing line while taking some difficult corners.

The first track of the championship has appeared in the career mode before, as well as in many other racing games. As a result, you should know this track very well, however this doesn't mean you can take it easy. There's a very difficult corner near the start line. Use the brakes wisely and avoid leaving the asphalt road. Now you will have to deal with a large number of fast corners. It's an excellent opportunity to overtake other vehicles. Watch out for two tight corners which are located in the middle section of the track (screen). You can't make a mistake here, because there are gravel traps all over the place.

You should end up heading towards the finish line. Maintain maximum speed in this area (which is about 225km/h). The final chicane is a very difficult one (screen). You will have to go through it without making even a smallest mistake. Cross the finish line and maintain your lead on the following laps. It shouldn't be a problem, especially since computer drives aren't too aggressive here.

The second circuit of the championship has appeared in your schedule many times before, however you will have to take under consideration that your car is capable of going through corners at a higher speed. Don't try cutting through the corners, because there's a high probability of losing control over your vehicle.

Pro Tuned - Dunlop Spa Challenge

Number of races: 1

Track: Spa Francorchamps - Sportscar Circuit

Best car: You won't be allowed to choose a vehicle for this race. All the contestants are using Nissan Skyline GT-R Z-Tune vehicles, so you'll have to purchase one before proceeding with the race.

Hints: This is a very unusual tournament, because you will have to complete only one race and it's not even long. I guess you might suspect that you'll have to familiarize yourself with this track in order to secure your win. You will also have to remember that your vehicle can be tricky to drive. Skyline tends to slide a lot and it has some poor brakes. As a result, you will have to be extra careful while going through some of the slower sections of Spa.

The first part of the lap is very easy and you shouldn't encounter any problems here. Your objective will be to climb a small hill at a maximum speed (screen). You won't have to use the brakes and you may even move a little to the left, because there's some asphalt there as well. Keep pushing until you've reached a new set of corners. The key to success here is to maintain an ideal racing line. Use sharper turns to get ahead of the competition.

The middle section of the track will require you to deal with some faster corners. You must know exactly how fast you can go here, so it's very important to practice finishing this race before proceeding with this career event. Prevent other cars from increasing the lead. Make sure to maintain higher speeds when such an opportunity presents itself. Skyline isn't too fast, so it's crucial that you start accelerating whenever it's possible. Slow down once you've reached the final chicane (screen). You can't be going too fast here or you'll end up crashing into a tire wall. The last corner is a tight turn which leads directly to the finish line. You've got two options here - you can slow down to a minimum speed or you can go wider, because you won't end up on the grass.

Club GT - Firestone TVR Showdown

Number of races: 2

Tracks: Donington Park - National Circuit; Donington Park - Grand Prix Circuit

Best car: You will have to use a TVR during this event. It's a TVR Tuscan Challenge. I'm sure that you own one of these vehicles by now. If not, purchase it right away, because you're going to need it to win several other events.

Hints: Both races take place in Donington Park. The first race should be familiar to you, because you've already been here during a Formula 1000 event. Sadly, TVR is much harder to drive, especially at taking corners. You will have to be very careful in order to prevent the car from sliding. I think that you'll get a hang of it after a few races. Knowing the track is equally important. I would recommend accelerating in the middle section, because that's where you can overtake other cars. Watch out for sharper turns, especially for the one pointed out on the screen. The final section of the lap is a difficult chicane. You can't afford to make any mistakes here, so consider slowing down if you can't go through this section faster.

The second race will start the same way as the first one did. As a result, you should consider overtaking as many vehicles as possible. You'll see the differences once you're near the finish line. You will have to cross a new chicane by going left. It's going to be followed by two very sharp turns. The first turn is easy to spot, however the second one is very tricky. You will have to start turning the car before you've even seen it (screen). Use the minimap if this one of your first runs. You can't wait for the last second, because you would end up outside the track.