Albuquerque track: Finish first in the point standings in the Full Season.
Boca Chica track: Finish first in the points standings in the Road Course
Challenge.
Information in this section was contributed by Ben Jacobson.
Cocoa Beach track: Finish first in the points standings in the Superspeedway
Shootout.
Devil's Canyon track: Finish first in the points standings in the Short Track
Challenge.
Hint: Recommended settings: Note: If you are playing in career mode, these settings
work best with a fully tuned car.
Track
Tire Pressure
Rear Spoiler
Suspension
Wedge
Gear Ratio
Atlanta
45 p.s.i.
45 Degrees
60 Percent
-3.5 Turns
10
Bristol
45 p.s.i.
69 Degrees
85 Percent
-4.0 Turns
2
California
33 p.s.i.
50 Degrees
75 Percent
-4.0 Turns
6
Chicagoland
45 p.s.i.
65 Degrees
40 Percent
-0.5 Turns
6
Darlington
45 p.s.i.
60 Degrees
51 Percent
-4.0 Turns
5
Daytona
42 p.s.i.
45 Degrees
80 Percent
1.0 Turns
9
Dover
30 p.s.i.
71 Degrees
75 Percent
-2.0 Turns
5
Homestead Miami
30 p.s.i.
74 Degrees
100 Percent
-4.0 Turns
5
Indianapolis
30 p.s.i.
66 Degrees
52 Percent
-4.0 Turns
7
Kansas
35 p.s.i.
65 Degrees
75 Percent
-4.0 Turns
6
Las Vegas
30 p.s.i.
66 Degrees
50 Percent
-4.0 Turns
6
Lowe's
45 p.s.i.
70 Degrees
40 Percent
1.0 Turns
6
Martinsville
30 p.s.i.
75 Degrees
100 Percent
-4.0 Turns
2
Michigan
45 p.s.i.
60 Degrees
40 Percent
-2.0 Turns
6
New Hampshire
30 p.s.i.
70 Degrees
100 Percent
-4.0 Turns
3
North Carolina
45 p.s.i.
70 Degrees
50 Percent
-4.0 Turns
5
Pocono (Qualify)
30 p.s.i.
66 Degrees
70 Percent
-4.0 Turns
6
Pocono
30 p.s.i.
66 Degrees
70 Percent
-4.0 Turns
7
Richmond
30 p.s.i.
70 Degrees
52 Percent
-3.5 Turns
3
Sears Point
30 p.s.i.
74 Degrees
75 Percent
-4.0 Turns
4
Talladega
30 p.s.i.
45 Degrees
44 Percent
-4.0 Turns
8
Texas
30 p.s.i.
60 Degrees
50 Percent
-4.0 Turns
6
Watkins Glen
30 p.s.i.
75 Degrees
100 Percent
-4.0 Turns
4
Other recommendations:
Albuquerque Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 20
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 7.4
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 0
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 15.4
Gear Ratios: 8.91, 7.06, 5.41, 3.71
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Boca Chica Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 20
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 8.2
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 60
Rear Bias: 120
Wheel Lock: 14.6
Gear Ratios: 8.81, 7.16, 5.61, 4.16
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Bristol Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 48
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 7.4
Wedge: 47.6%
Left Bias: 300
Rear Bias: 240
Wheel Lock: 15.0
Gear Ratio: 10.0, 7.20, 5.70, 4.60
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
California Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 44
Shocks: 50%
Downforce: 1.0
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 210
Rear Bias: 0
Wheel Lock: 15.4
Gear Ratios: Default
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Charlotte Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 40
Shocks: 0%
Down Force: 1.0
Wedge: 46.8%
Left Bias: 300
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 14.6
Gear Ratios: 7.71, 5.56, 4.00, 3.20
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Cocoa Beach Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 40
Shocks: 80%
Downforce: 1.0
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 120
Rear Bias: 120
Wheel Lock: 15.0
Gear Ratios: 6.91, 5.16, 3.70, 3.00
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Darlington Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 40
Shocks: 70%
Downforce: 2.6
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 300
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 14.2
Gear Ratios: 7.71, 6.01, 4.25, 3.20
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Daytona and Talladega Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 48
Shocks: 0%
Downforce: 1.0
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 300
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 13.8
Gear Ratios: Defaults
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Daytona Beach Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 40
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 1.0
Wedge: 48.4%
Left Bias: 300
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 14.6
Gear Ratios: 6.66, 5.06, 3.70, 3.00
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Devil's Canyon Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 20
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 7.4
Wedge: 51.6%
Left Bias: 60
Rear Bias: 60
Wheel Lock: 14.2
Gear Ratio: 9.56, 7.60, 5.80, 4.21
Lap times with this set-up should be around 1:31.7 to 1:32.5.
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Dover Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 44
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 3.4
Wedge: 48.4%
Left Bias: 300
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 15.0
Gear Ratios: 7.61, 5.81, 4.20, 3.20
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Homestead Raceway Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 48
Shocks: 40%
Downforce: 1.0
Wedge: 48.4%
Left Bias: +300
Rear Bias: 0
Wheel Lock: 15.4 degrees
Gear Ratios: 7.61, 5.51, 3.70, 3.00
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Indianapolis Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 40
Shocks: 80%
Downforce: 1.0
Wedge: 48.4%
Left Bias: 300
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 14.6
Gear Ratio: 7.06, 5.21, 3.70, 3.00
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Phoenix Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 44
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 4.2
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 300
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 14.6
Gear Ratio: 9.50, 6.40, 4.00, 3.20
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Pocono Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 36
Shocks: 60%
Downforce: 1.0
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 180
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 13.8
Gear Ratios: 7.56, 5.56, 3.70, 3.00
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Richmond Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 52
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 5.0
Wedge: 48.4%
Left Bias: 300
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 14.2
Gear Ratio: 9.16, 7.20, 5.70, 4.36
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Sears Point Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 28
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 8.2
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 0
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 15.0
Gear Ratios: 10.00, 7.80, 5.80, 4.25
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Texas Motor Speedway Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 52 PSI
Suspension: 100%
Down Force: 1.0
Wedge: 46.0
Left Bias: +300
Rear Bias: +120
Wheel Lock: 15.8
Gear Ratios: 8.31, 6.06, 4.00, 3.20
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Watkins Glen Transmission: Manual
Tire Pressure: 40
Shocks: 100%
Downforce: 7.4
Wedge: 49.2%
Left Bias: 0
Rear Bias: 180
Wheel Lock: 14.6
Gear Ratio: 10.0, 7.30, 5.70, 4.30
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Try using the Daytona and Talladega setups for Michigan, but with
48.4% wedge.
Information in this section was contributed by Nathan Roll.
Hint: 2nd Place Spinout Challenge award:
The key to winning this challenge is track position
and pit strategy. Start the race and drive your way to either
first or second place within the first three laps. At the end
of lap three, make a pit stop. Take on tires and just enough gas
to finish. Adjust the wedge setting if necessary. As the rest
of the field cycles through their pit stops a couple of laps later,
make sure you are in a position to recapture second place. As
you near the finish line on the last lap, aim your car to crash
into the outside wall right at the finish line. When the car hits
the wall, the impact will spin it around backwards as it crosses
the line. This should be sufficient to win the challenge.
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Hint: 2nd Place Spinout Challenge award:
Winning the "2nd Place Spinout Challenge",
awards you the following Thunder Cards:
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
+1 Extra Gas (Defensive) - 1
+5 Gas Guzzler (Offensive) - 1
10% Faster Pitcrew (Defensive) - 1
+5 Less Tire Wear (Defensive) - 1
+5 Less Body Damage (Defensive) - 1
+5 Engine Protection (Defensive) - 1
+15 Acceleration (Speed) - 1
+1 Air Resistance (Speed) - 1
+2 Air Resistance (Speed) - 1
+3 Air Resistance (Speed) - 1
+25 Draft Bonus (Speed) - 1
20% Tire Damage (Offensive) - 1
Hint: Long Haul Part 3 Challenge (Talladega)
award: Winning the "Long Haul Part 3" Challenge
(Talladega), awards you the following Thunder Cards:
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Hint: Long Haul Part 4 Challenge (Sears
Point) award: Winning The Long Haul Part 4 Challenge (Sears Point)
awards you the following Thunder Cards:
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Hint: Rubbin' Pit Road Part 1 Challenge
award: Winning the Rubbin' Pit Road Part 1 Challenge awards
you the following Thunder Cards:
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
+3 Extra Gas (Defensive) 1
+15 Less Tire Wear (Defensive) 1
20% Tire Damage (Offensive) 1
30% Tire Damage (Offensive) 1
Hint: Speed Demon Part 2 Challenge award:
Winning the Speed Demon Part 2 Challenge awards you
the following Thunder Cards:
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
+2 Extra Gas (Defensive) 1
5% Faster Pitcrew (Defensive) 1
+5 Less Tire Wear (Defensive) 1
+5 Less Body Damage (Defensive) 1
+1 Air Resistance (Speed) 1
10% Tire Damage (Offensive) 1
Hint: Speed Demon Part 3 (Daytona) Challenge:
Start the race and work your way through the field
as best you can. It is not necessary to be at the front. At the
end of lap three, make a pit stop and take on tires only. Do not
adjust the wedge very much, if at all. Fix any damage that you
may have received. Go back out onto the track. Your driving line
now becomes the critical factor for achieving the 47 second lap
that the challenge requires. At the beginning of your second lap
back on the track after your pit stop, your speed should be near
190 or 191 mph. As you enter turns one and two, your entry speed
should be around 195 and exit speed around 184 or 185. Any slower
than that on the exit, and you will be able to make it up on the
backstretch. As you enter Turns three and four, entry speed should
be near 197 and the exit should be around 183 or 184. If you keep
those speeds, you should run a lap somewhere between 47.5 and
47.6 seconds. It is absolutely imperative that you keep a steady
line through the corners, otherwise you will scrub off too much
speed if the car drifts off line. You will need to make a second
pit stop to gas up and get four more tires, probably around lap
seven or eight. If you can draft on other cars, this will significantly
pick up your turn entry speeds but you can run a 47.6 second lap
without a lot of drafting help.
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
Hint: Rubbin' Pit Road Part 1 Challenge
award: Winning the Rubbin' Pit Road Part 1 Challenge awards
you the following Thunder Cards:
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
+3 Extra Gas (Defensive) 1
+15 Less Tire Wear (Defensive) 1
20% Tire Damage (Offensive) 1
30% Tire Damage (Offensive) 1
Hint: Speed Demon Part 2 Challenge award:
Winning the Speed Demon Part 2 Challenge awards you
the following Thunder Cards:
Information in this section was contributed by drkstar7.
+2 Extra Gas (Defensive) 1
5% Faster Pitcrew (Defensive) 1
+5 Less Tire Wear (Defensive) 1
+5 Less Body Damage (Defensive) 1
+1 Air Resistance (Speed) 1
10% Tire Damage (Offensive) 1
Hint: Ramming cars: Get the car you want ram directly besides. Keep him
beside your car on the left side. When you are coming around a
corner, press Analog-stick Left to send him straight into
the wall. You can also keep him along your left side and wait
for the pit entrance get near. Then, press Analog-stick Left
to send him into the pits. Some cars can regain control before
they go in, so get as close as you can.
