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

Last update: 11 May 2016

Touring Cars - Quickshift DC Challenge

Number of races: 2

Tracks: Washington - Park Circuit; Washington - Sprint Circuit B

Best car: Sadly, even though this is a Touring Car challenge, you won't be allowed to choose a vehicle. Chevrolet Lacetti is the only available car here.

Hints: Both races in this cup are extremely easy to win, so you should consider choosing this tournament as soon as possible. The most noticable thing is that all cars are moving slowly, so you'll have a lot of time to take corners properly. Also, both tracks are easy to remember. Taking the lead in the first race should become possible even when you're still on your first lap. Your best chance of taking the lead are the two tight corners (screen). Other vehicles stay on the correct line here, but you should consider cutting through these corners. Don't worry, because you won't lose control over your car. Instead, watch out for faster turns, because that's where you'll have to maintain a correct racing line.

The second race of this tournament is a little more difficult. The first long turn seems to be the most tricky one (screen). You can't allow the car to move too much to the left, because that would result in a huge crush. Try overtaking the competition near the tight turns by braking at the last seconds. Stay off the grass and gravel traps, because that's where you can lose the control over your vehicle.

Pro Muscle - Dodge Motor City Cup

Number of races: 2

Tracks: Detroit - Sprint Circuit B; Detroit - Sprint Circuit

Best car: You will be allowed to choose between two vehicles by Dodge. I assume that you don't have any of them in your garage. Nevertheless, you should consider buying a Viper, because it's faster than Dodge Challenger Concept and you'll be able to use it in some other races later during the course of the game.

Hint: I'd strongly recommend that you exit the career and spend a lot of time practicing how to drive a Viper. It's a very important issue, because it's a highly unstable car. You will have to be extremely careful while going through slower corners. Use the gas pedal carefully, so you'll avoid sliding the car and crashing into barriers.

Both races in this tournament are quite challenging, mostly because you don't know these tracks. The first race requires to you start perfectly, so you won't lose any places. Go through the first chicane carefully and avoid hitting other cars, because there's a high probability of losing control over your own vehicle. Focus on getting closer to the leaders of the race. There are some tight corners near the tunnel (screen) and that's where you should take the lead. Other cars tend to slow down here, so you won't have any problems getting close enough to perform an overtaking maneuver.

The final section of the track is also quite difficult. You will have to go through several tight turns here (screen). Avoid sliding the car at all costs, because you'll hit something or you'll lose a lot of time. The final right turn is quite easy, however maintain proper speed. Hold your lead on the second lap and you should be able to score a win.

The second race of the tournament is going to be very similar to the first one. The only difference is that you'll be going the other way. Just as before, watch out for the slowest corners. You will have to be very precise there. The second part of the lap is going to be easier, however you must stay calm while going through faster corners and chicanes. Avoid making too much mistakes and you'll win this one as well.

Club GT - Direzza Club Trophy

Number of races: 2

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

Best car: Once again, you won't be given a chance to choose a car on your own. All the competitors are using TVR Tuscan Challenge vehicles to win this event.

Hints: The structure of this tournament is going to be very similar to the previous cup. You'll be racing on the same track, but you'll going in two different directions. The first race seems to be an easier one, because you'll have a lot of areas to perform overtaking maneuvers. You should find yourself close to the leaders after the first lap. Avoid cutting through the corners too much, because the TVR has a low suspension and you could easily lose control over it. This becomes especially important once you've reached a tight turn (screen). Slow down here and maintain a perfect racing line.

The second race of this tournament requires a very smooth start, so you won't get overtaken by the rest of the competition and you'll have some chances at gaining a few places. Just as before, watch out for the very sharp turn. Thankfully, going through the rest of the corners is going to be easier from this angle. The only exception is one of the last remaining chicanes (screen). Remember that you aren't allowed to cut through the corners too aggressively. Nevertheless, winning here shouldn't be a problem, especially since other cars are fairly slow on this track.

Classic Muscle - Head 2 Head

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

Hints: It's a very special kind of race. Your objective will be to win a duel, so it means you'll be going against only one driver. Thankfully, this race is going to be VERY easy to win. I would recommend that you finish it as soon as it becomes available, because you can earn a lot of money here. The duel will take place in Long Beach, so a lot will depend on how you've taken the first corner (screen). This is where you should overtake your opponent and if you're skilled enough, you won't give him a chance to win back his initial lead. Watch out for some of the faster turns, because the vehicle you're driving likes to slide a lot. Nevertheless, you should be able to wind this race with a safe advantage of your opponent.