Race Tournament Guide

[thedude777]

Well, I'm bored, and I noticed there was no guide for the Race Tournaments, so I decided to make one. I've gathered information from the San Andreas strategy guide, and from myself,

 

and I've put this guide together. It is designed to help anyone who needs help with any of the

 

Race Tournaments.

 

If you finish in 1st place in a race, you are awarded $10,000.

 

Los Santos Race Tournaments

 

There are 9 races available in Los Santos. Follow the checkflag to the place where

 

you can select the races. The Los Santos Races are:

 

• Lowrider Race
• Little Loop
• Backroad Wanderer
• City Circuit
• Vinewood
• Freeway
• Into the Country
• Badlands A
• Badlands B

 

Lowrider Race

 

 

Track Distance: 1.46 Miles

Vehicle Used: Blade

 

You should not do this race with a low driving skill. The Blade has low handling, so go easy around turn to avoid fishtailing. Use the Blade's high speed and pass the competitors on straightaways, while taking it a little easy on the corners. Watch for traffic as you enter the Santa Maria Beach boardwalk.

 

Little Loop

 

 

Track Distance: 0.82 Miles

Vehicle Used: NRG-500

 

This is the shortest race in Los Santos. When you begin the race, lean slightly forward on the bike to increase your speed. If you don't you may pop a wheelie when the race begins. The key you winning is to lean slighty forward on the bike, which the other competitors rarely use.

 

Backroad Wanderer

 

 

Track Distance: 2.05 Miles

Vehicle Used: FCR-900

 

Again, lean slighty forward on the bike to gain speed. This course if full of turns, so take them easily. Go fast on the few straightaways you have, and a little slower on the turns. Driver down the center of the road to avoid both lanes of traffic.

 

City Curcuit

 

 

Track Distance: 2.26 Miles

Vehicle Used: FCR-900

 

Again, you are riding the FCR-900, so again, lean forward to gain speed. This course has long straightaways, so use them to your advantage. Go fast on the straightaways, and get ahead of the competitors so you can take the corners slower.

 

Vinewood

 

 

Track Distance: 2.41 Miles

Vehicle Used: Sunrise

 

In this race, you are driving a 2-door sedan, not the best chose for racing. Getting ahead of competitors early is very beneficial. Watch out for the competitors, as they may swerve across the road, trying to bumb you off the road.

 

Freeway

 

Track Distance: 2.62 Miles

Vehicle Used: Super GT

 

When this race begins, drive to the left of the competitors to pass them. But also watch for oncoming traffic. There are a few corners where you may want to slow down a little. But once you are on the freeway, go full speed. Stay on the right shoulder to avoid traffic. Slow down when you exit the off-ramp.

 

Into the Country

 

 

Track Distance: 5.22 Miles

Vehicle Used: Bullet

 

The Bullet is one fast car! And this race has long-ass straightaways, so use them! When you get near Montgomery, slow down so you can enter the freeway without losing contorl. Once you're on the freeway, put the Blade's speed back into use.

 

Badlands A

 

 

Track Distance: 2.99 Miles

Vehicle Used: Sabre

 

This is a race full of curves. But at the beginning, it's not curvy. So get ahead of your competitors early. At one point in the race, you will need to jump a barn, which is also a Unique Stunt Jump. If you don't have enough speed, go around it. After, when climbing the mountain dirt road, lookm for the shortcut. This shortcut is easy to see, as it has a police bribe in it. The competitors will most likely not use this shortcut. This race only pays out $5,000

 

Badlands B

 

Track Distance: 2.99 Miles

Vehicle Used: ZR-350

 

This race is the same as the previous race, only in reverse, and the vehicle is a ZR-350. Don't cut any other corners in this race other than the shortcut mentioned above. If you do, you may miss the wooden bridge, and lose all chances at winning.

 

San Fierro Race Tournaments

 

There are 6 races available in San Fierro. Follow the checkflag to the place where you can select the races. The San Fierro Races are:

 

• Dirtbike Danger
• Bandito Country
• Go-Go Carting
• San Fierro Fastlane
• San Fierro Hills
• Country Endurance

 

Dirtbike Danger

 

 

Track Distance: 1.99 Miles

Vehicle Used: Sanchez

 

This is an offroad dirt bike race through the Back O' Beyond in Flint County. Get CJ's bike skills up to make this race easier. The Sanchez is the best bike for off road, but it's light and sometimes difficult to handle. Get ahead of the competitors early and it's smooth sailing from then on.

 

Bandito Country

 

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Track Distance: 2.02 Miles

Vehicle Used: Bandito

 

The Bandito can do amazing stunts & jump due to it's low center of gravity. Watch out after checkpoint 9. Veer to the right and the place where a police bribe sits. Cross there and you're good.

 

Go-Go Carting

 

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Track Distance: 1.18 Miles

Vehicle Used: Kart

 

The Kart has a very sensitive steering.While doing this race, try hard to keep control. A difficult thing to do is trying to drive the Kart through the alleys without hitting a dumpster. Use other straightaways to make up for time lost in the alleys.

 

San Fierro Fastlane

 

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Track Distance: 1.64 Miles

Vehicle Used: Alpha

 

This isn't really the best car to race with, but you gotta live with it. This race has a few corners, but mainly straightaways. Take it easy on the corners, while speeding along the straightaways.

 

San Fierro Hills

 

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Track Distance: 5.20 Miles

Vehicle Used: Phoenix

 

This is the 2nd longest of the San Fierro races, and the only place to get a Phoenix. The Phoenix is a great car to race with. It handles well around corners, which is good as there are a lot of corners in this race. Use the Phoenix's amazing high speed on the straightaways, and leave the competitors in the dust.

 

Country Endurance

 

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Track Distance: 6.68 Miles

Vehicle Used: Bullet

 

This is the longest of the San Fierro races. You also get to drive one of the fastest cars in the game, the Bullet. But one competitor may be a problem. He is driving a Banshee. Keep your car in good condition. Overtake the other competitors early so you can focus on the Banshee. You may not overtake him until the end.

 

That's all for now, I'll do the rest some other time. If you see any mistakes, please report them to me.

Edited September 10, 2005 by thedude777

[original gangster]

good luck with this!

 

and make sure you update it with other races asap, otherwise the guide might not be as good as it could.

 

and again good luck!

[thedude777]

I've already started on the other parts.

[Mxyzptlk]

Looks good thedude777, but I think you should ask mods to move it to gameplay.

[thedude777]

Looks good thedude777, but I think you should ask mods to move it to gameplay.

Thanks, and you're right. Can a mod please move this?

[Barguast]

Sorry for not replying to your PM regarding this topic - in the middle of a n00b spam attack.

 

Moved to Gameplay

[GritSandWiches4Breakfest]

Nice guide on the LS races.

[thedude777]

n00b spam attacking? Sounds horrible.

 

EDIT: San Fierro Races almost done.

[51L3N7 4554551N]

n00b spam attacking? Sounds horrible.

 

EDIT: San Fierro Races almost done.

Oh christ you don't wanna know

[thedude777]

 

n00b spam attacking? Sounds horrible.

 

EDIT: San Fierro Races almost done.

Oh christ you don't wanna know

Stupid n00bs.

 

BARGUAST: You may now lock this one. I made another one so I can post all the pictures without passing the limit of 10 pic per post.

Edited September 10, 2005 by thedude777