ARL National Badge Tournaments II - USA | Trophies Race Driver GRID Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Prototype - Tag Prototype Series

Number of races: 4

Tracks: Long Beach - Street Circuit; Detroit - Grand Prix Circuit; Washington - Grand Prix Circuit; Long Beach - Classic Circuit

Best car: You aren't given a choice here, because all the drivers are using prototype vehicles. You'll be sitting behind the wheel of a Ford Doran JE4. This is a very expensive car (it costs more than 4 million), however you should have enough money to buy it.

Hints: Thankfully, the car you're about to use in all four races of this tournament is very easy to drive. You should also notice that the tires offer a lot of grip, so you won't have to worry about sliding or slowing down before sharper corners. You will only have to be careful while driving slower, because it's easy to create a dangerous wheelspin situation. Once you've familiarized yourself with the vehicle, you should know how to avoid these problems. Winning all four races should be easy, even if you're playing on a higher difficulty level.

The action of the first race takes place in Long Beach. Just as before, you should focus primarily on having a good start which should be followed by an overtaking maneuver near the first corner. Doing this will allow you to advance a few places. Be careful while going through some of the nearby corners (screen). I wouldn't recommend cutting through them too aggressively, because there's a chance of losing control over your vehicle. The second part of the lap is much easier. Use the fact that your vehicle is easy to handle. Maintain higher speeds and avoid making major mistakes.

The second race is in Detroit and you shouldn't have ANY problems winning it. This is the most common version of this track, so I'm sure that you know the corners by now. Just as before, you should consider acting aggressively after the start, especially since your car won't slide too much. Be careful when you're going through the slowest section of the track. The second part of the lap is much faster and it should allow you to increase your lead over the guy in the second place.

The action of the third race takes place in Washington, so you shouldn't be surprised by the fact that winning here isn't going to be a simple thing. It's very important to fight your way from the back of the grid, so you might want to consider restarting the event a couple of times to get a better spot. Focus mostly on maintaining a good pace throughout the entire race. You can't allow other drivers to extend their lead. Be on a look out for sharper turns to overtake them. Also, avoid making major mistakes, because you would have to use a flashback or restart the race.

The fourth race of the series is quite relaxing, however obviously you won't be allowed to make any major mistakes. The first part of the lap requires you to go through several tight corners. This should allow you to get closer to the leader of the race. Don't forget to turn left in order to cut through one of the slower corners (screen). Slow down once you're close to the tunnels, because it's easy to hit a barrier there.

GT1 - Head 2 Head

Important! Participating in this duel is possible only when you've won all three tournaments from this group!

Hints: Before you decide to participate in this head to head challenge, you should consider making some preparations. Take your time to familiarize yourself with an Aston Martin DBR9, because this is the vehicle you will have to use during this race. DBR9 is an unusual car, because it is very responsive. It's a good thing when you're travelling at higher speeds, but it can become a problem while going through sharp turns and there are many of those in Detroit.

You should be able to take the lead early during the course of this event. Consider attacking your opponent near the second chicane (screen). Don't worry if you lose the lead later on, because you'll always have a chance to win it back. Go through the tunnel carefully, as well as through other slow corners. Use the minimap to locate the second car and block your opponent whenever it's possible.

The middle sector is by far the easiest one. You will only have to go through several tight corners. Other than that, you will be dealing with mild curves and long straight sections. You should stay in the lead here, as long as you don't make any mistakes. Be careful near the end of the lap. You'll encounter a well-known slow section here (screen). Prevent the vehicle from sliding or crashing into the barriers. I would recommend staying on an ideal racing line, because your opponent will have a hard time taking the lead away from you. The last corner is quite simple, so it should secure your win in this race.