ARL Rookie Badge Tournaments I - USA | Trophies Race Driver GRID Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Classic Muscle - Lucas Oil Bay Bridge Trophy

Number of races: 2

Tracks: San Francisco - Sprint Circuit; San Francisco - Short Circuit

Best car: You start the career mode with a Ford Mustang Boss 302, so you should use this car in this event. It's a simple event, even if you're playing on the highest difficulty level. Also, most of the AI drivers are using the exact same vehicle, so they won't have an advantage over you.

Hints: Both races are extremely simple, so you shouldn't have any problems winning here. You can even treat this event like it's an expanded tutorial session. Use this time to familiarize yourself with some new variations of the San Francisco track.

You should begin the first race with a good start. It's an important issue, especially if you've been forced to start this event from the back of the grid. Go through the first set of corners without crashing into anything and you should end up being third or fourth. Now you will have to go through several tight corners. Cut through the corners, but don't hit the tires. This is your chance to take the lead. Watch out for a VERY tight turn which is located in the middle section. Start slowing down early, because all muscle-cars are equipped with poor brakes. Also, prevent your vehicle from burning too much rubber. It may look nice, but it'll cost you a lot of time.

The second race seems to be even easier than the first one. Just as before, you will have to focus on having a perfect start. Cut through the corners aggressively, however avoid bigger crashes. The corners are smooth here, so you won't have to worry about hitting the barriers. Slow down once you've reached several tight corners (screen). The final section of the track is extremely simple and it'll allow you to take the lead (maybe even on the first lap).

Stock Car - Michigan Demolition Derby

Number of races: 2

Tracks: Detroit - Demolition Stadium Short; Detroit - Demolition Stadium Long

Best car: Sadly, you won't be allowed to choose a car for this event. All the participants are using Jupiter Eagleray MK5 vehicles. Make sure you've bought a new car, because you may have some problems with the older models and the difference in price is very small.

Hints: You will have to change your driving style radically during the course of this event. The key to your success is to keep sliding while taking longer turns. This will allow you to maintain higher speeds and you won't crash into any of the surrounding walls. Watch for two jumps, because it's very easy to lose control over your car there. These jumps have to be very accurate. Sadly, you won't be able to avoid all collisions. As for your opponents, try overtaking them by going as close to the barrier as possible (screen).

The second race may seem to be a little harder, however your competitors tend to make a lot of mistakes here. A lot of crashes will take place on the track and obviously you must avoid being a part of them. There are many opportunities for you to get in front of the competition. The first corner is one of many examples (screen). Once you've taken the lead, avoid heavier crashes with other cars. Also, don't cut through the last corner, because you would find some tires there.

Pro Tuned - Cobra Pro Tuned Tour

Number of races: 2

Tracks: Long Beach - Street Circuit; San Francisco - Sprint Circuit

Best car: Ford Mustang GT-R Concept is by far the best vehicle you could choose for this race. You will also be given an opportunity to purchase Dodge Viper which is more expensive, however this vehicle is difficult to drive. If you don't have enough money for a Mustang, consider buying Chevrolet Camaro Concept or Nissan 350Z.

Hints: I've already mentioned that you should consider practicing some of the races in Race Day mode. I'd strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the Long Beach circuit outside of the career mode. Thankfully, all the cars in this cup are very easy to drive, so you won't have to spend too much time learning when to brake and how to turn.

The first race of this tournament is going to be much harder, so don't worry if you'll only score a podium finish, instead of being the first one to cross the finish line. You'll probably lose one place after the start, but you'll be able to retake that spot once you've reached the first corner (screen). I would recommend staying on the left and attacking other cars aggressively. If you're lucky, you won't crash and burn. Instead, you'll advance at least 3-4 places.

Don't worry if you slightly damage your car, because only heavier crashes will result in some major problems with the handling or the performance. There are some simple corners in front of you. Consider cutting through most of them in order to decrease the gap to the leaders of the race. Watch out for a long right turn (screen). You can't get too close to the left wall, because you may hit some of the tires. The second part of the lap will require you to go through several fast sections. After that, you will have to pass through a few sharp turns, but it's nothing you shouldn't be able to deal with.

The second race takes place on a well-known track. You've been here while trying to win the Classic Muscle cup. The only thing you have to remember about is the unexpected right turn. Winning here should be a fairly easy task.