House Calls

Spike and Amy want you to meet one of their friends. Manu’s bunker where he hangs out is in South Port. However, you start off this race already part way there. So it’s a quick race that gives you a chance to size up the abilities of your friends, as well as your new ride.

Objective: Race against Spike and Amy.

This race starts you out already on the freeway. You enter a tunnel right at the beginning and then continue across a bridge as you drive to South Port. This stretch of freeway is straight; no turns or curves, so give it all you’ve got. Since you have not had an opportunity to start customizing and upgrading your car, you are driving it stock. Do your best during this phase to catch up to Amy and Spike and try to get the lead. Their cars are represented by yellow icons on the mini-map.

You can get out in front if you keep the pedal floored. However, keep an eye on the mini-map since you’ll be taking the first off-ramp after you get across the bridge. This is where it’s easy to lose control and let your friends pass you by. Since you’re probably going over 100 miles per hour along the freeway, you need to slow down a bit before taking the turn on the off-ramp. Try powersliding here by using the handbrake and keeping your foot (or finger) on the throttle. As your rear tires begin to slide, turn toward the outside of the turn to prevent your car from going into a spin. Then give it full throttle as you exit the turn.

You have a stretch of straight road and then a turn to the right. It’s not too tight, so you should be able to take it without slowing down much, if at all. Then hit the gas and race around a wide turn to the right. Try to stay on the right side of the road as much as possible.

Watch your mini-map to see the sharp turn to the left. If you start out on the right, it gives you more time and more space for this turn. You must slow down a bit, but don’t lose too much speed. This is where Amy and Spike try to catch up to you. Floor it after the turn and get to the finish line first.