Take part in 18 street race challenges spread over Liberty City's 3 islands in GTA Advance.
Each island in GTA Advance features 6 street race challenges. They're unlocked once you've completed the second mission in the story "Dirty Laundry".
To start a race challenge, visit the start point at the North of each island, marked by a checkered flag on the radar.
You'll have to complete each challenge in order to unlock the next one.
Each challenge involves driving a specific vehicle through checkpoint gates around the map within a time limit. Many of the challenges have competing drivers who are mostly there to crash into you and put you off. The vast majority of the races also feature regular traffic which you'll need to avoid, meaning a lot of quick reflexes or luck is required to get around the track in time.
Your car must pass through the checkpoint gates, or at least make contact with the blue barrier you'll see as you drive around. Missing a checkpoint means you'll have to turn around, go back, and head through it again properly. This wastes valuable time, particularly on the later races. In general, you can crash into oncoming traffic and lose a few milliseconds here and there, but if you miss more than a couple of checkpoints and need to go back to get them, you're probably not going to have enough time to beat the challenges. Focus on hitting every gate, even if you have to slow down.
The checkpoint gates are small, just about the same size as your car, and they're placed on specific sides of the road. Not only must you follow the correct roads, but you also need to be on the right side of the road to hit each checkpoint. The radar can give a slight hint whether the checkpoint is at the top or bottom, or the left or right side of the road, but ultimately it'll probably require muscle memory and repetition to learn each track and remember the racing line throughout all of the circuits.
Although we don't have a guide for each street race, because they do come down to a lot of luck with traffic spawns, and also are quite highly skill dependent, below are some tips you should follow to help you in all of the races. We also have route maps for every race showing where each checkpoint can be found and which side of the road you'll need to be on to hit it, so study those before attempting each challenge.
General Racing Tips
- Practice, practice, practice! You'll probably fail a race a few times while you learn the circuit but don't stress. Every checkpoint and turn you memorise, the better you'll do next time.
- If you're not sure which side of the road a checkpoint is on, slow down as you approach it. You'll lose a lot less time by going slow than flying past and missing it, then having to backtrack.
- If you have a really bad start to the race, just quit and start over. You don't have much more than 10-20 seconds to waste so you practically need to be perfect all the way around. If you've already dropped most of that extra time in the first few checkpoints, likelihood is you're going to fail.
- It does require an awful lot of perseverance and luck. You need to get lucky at avoiding the traffic, and even more lucky at ensuring you don't crash into a police car or run someone over when you're driving around, otherwise you'll get a wanted level which can lead to cops knocking you off course.
Portland Races
Portland street races can be started by walking into the blue circle marked with the checkered flag at the North of the island.
Race 1
Cutscene
| Intro |
Okay, gangsta. This is early morning street racing, pure and simple. You've got three and a half minutes to get around the course in a BF Injection. Getting out of the car fails the mission. |
| Success |
Not a bad start to street racing, gangsta. |
| Time Limit |
3:30 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
BF Injection |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$2,000 |
Race 2
The checkpoints in this race spawn in a random order. If you're lucky, they'll appear close together, otherwise you could end up driving long distances.
Cutscene
| Intro |
Yeah mista', listen up 'cause this race's a bit different. My boy Loco's behind the layout of this race and he doesn't like it orderly. In other words, the race spots are random. You got five minutes to make it around the circuit in this Diablo. Good luck! |
| Success |
Hey, you're quick with the stick. Nice going! |
| Time Limit |
5:00 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Random |
| Vehicle |
Diablo |
| Opponents |
No |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$3,000 |
Street Race 2 (Random Order) Map
Race 3
Cutscene
| Intro |
I hope you like big cars 'cause that's what you're racin'. You got three minutes to cruise 'round the city in this Esperanto. |
| Success |
How'd you like those leather seats. Plenty of room in the back for you playa', eh? |
| Time Limit |
3:00 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Esperanto |
| Opponents |
No |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$4,000 |
Race 4
Cutscene
| Intro |
You're drivin' an Idaho - faster than a Brit but not by much. You've got some competition and they're going to try runnin' you off the road. Stay on track and finish the circuit in two minutes. |
| Success |
You were flyin' my man! But don't get too cocky - the ladies aren't impressed with that ride. |
| Time Limit |
2:00 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Idaho |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$5,000 |
Race 5
The checkpoints in this race spawn in a random order. If you're lucky, they'll appear close together, otherwise you could end up driving long distances.
Cutscene
| Intro |
This baby ain't what you'd call a tight handler. In fact, she's going to give you some room to wiggle around. You've got some competition and they're going to try runnin' you off the road. The course's random. You got five minutes to complete it. |
| Success |
Sweet! I thought you were going to lose her in those corners. Ya held on tight and managed to ride her through. |
| Time Limit |
5:00 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Random |
| Vehicle |
Yardie |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$6,000 |
Street Race 5 (Random Order) Map
Race 6
Cutscene
| Intro |
This is the last race I got to offer you, dude. You're driving the Manana - a solid baby in all respects. I don't think you'll be displeased riding in her saddle. You've got some competition and they're going to try runnin' you off the road. Stay on track and finish the circuit in three and a half minutes. |
| Success |
Right on! You've wiped the competition off this island. Check Staunton Island for more competition. |
| Time Limit |
3:30 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Manana |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$7,000 |
Staunton Island Races
Staunton street races can be started by walking into the blue circle marked with the checkered flag at the North of the island.
Race 7
Cutscene
| Intro |
I hope you can handle some competition 'cause that's what you're gettin' here. You've got some competition that's going to try to run you off the road and make sure you fail the race. You're behind the wheel of a Yakuza; You've got two minutes to complete the race. |
| Success |
You rode her like the beast you are! Good job! |
| Time Limit |
2:00 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Yakuza |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$10,000 |
Race 8
Cutscene
| Intro |
Same deal as before except this time you're handling a Diablo. You've got two and a half minutes to complete the race. |
| Success |
She was screaming loud with you mounted behind the wheel. |
| Time Limit |
2:30 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Diablo |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$11,000 |
Race 9
Cutscene
| Intro |
You know the routine; This time you're handing a Banshee - a real screamer. You've got two and a half minutes to complete the race. |
| Success |
I think she liked how you handled her, smooth rider. |
| Time Limit |
2:30 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Banshee |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$12,000 |
Race 10
Cutscene
| Intro |
The course is a little tricker this time, dude. We'll see how you handle this Yakuza with some competition on your butt. You've got four minutes to complete the race. |
| Success |
You worked her, man. Yeah look at that steam comin' off her - she looks real happy. |
| Time Limit |
4:00 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Yakuza |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$13,000 |
Race 11
Cutscene
| Intro |
People are starting to talk about you, playa'. Course is a little tricker here behind the wheel of a Diablo. Three minutes with some stiff competition behind you, hehe. Put your hand on her throttle and leave the competition in the dist, it's show time! |
| Success |
You're starting to make a name for yourself around here. All the ladied are linin' up for ya. |
| Time Limit |
3:00 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Diablo |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$14,000 |
Race 12
Cutscene
| Intro |
This is the last race of this island, big man. You've got the screamer again, the Banshee. Take the screaming gal around the circuit two times in four and a half minutes. Everybody's watching you now! |
| Success |
Right on! You've wiped the competition off this island. Check Staunton Island for more competition. |
| Time Limit |
4:30 |
| Laps |
2 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Banshee |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$15,000 |
Shoreside Vale Races
Shoreside street races can be started by walking into the blue circle marked with the checkered flag at the North of the island.
Race 13
Cutscene
| Intro |
I hope you can handle some competition 'cause that's what you're gettin' here. You've got some competition that's going to try to run you off the road and make sure you fail the race. You're behind the wheel of a Yakuza; You've got two and a half minutes to complete the race. |
| Success |
You rode her like the beast you are! Good job! |
| Time Limit |
2:30 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Yakuza |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$16,000 |
Race 14
Cutscene
| Intro |
Same deal as before except this time you're handling the premier sports car - the Formula One car. You've got two minutes to complete the race. The city's shut down for ya! |
| Success |
She was screaming loud with you mounted behind the wheel! |
| Time Limit |
2:00 |
| Laps |
1 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
F1 |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
No |
| Reward |
$17,000 |
Race 15
Cutscene
| Intro |
Same deal as before except this time you're handling a Banshee - howl at the moon, baby! Three laps in three and a half minutes to complete the race. |
| Success |
I think she liked how you handled her, smooth rider. |
| Time Limit |
3:30 |
| Laps |
3 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Banshee |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$18,000 |
Race 16
Cutscene
| Intro |
Hope you brought your racing gloves because you're behind the wheel of a Formula One car. Two laps in six and a half minutes with some competition trailing you. Good luck - the city's shut down for ya! |
| Success |
She's sensitive to the touch, baby, and you made her purr like a kitten. Good race! |
| Time Limit |
6:30 |
| Laps |
2 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
F1 |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
No |
| Reward |
$19,000 |
Race 17
Cutscene
| Intro |
Two laps around the island in a Banshee, dude, with some competition tailing you. You got five and a half minutes to finish the circuit. |
| Success |
Dude, you tamed the Banshee! She'll never look at you the same after that race! |
| Time Limit |
5:30 |
| Laps |
2 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
Banshee |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
Yes |
| Reward |
$20,000 |
Race 18
Cutscene
| Intro |
This is it, playa'. The race everyone's been waitin' for. It's the final race of the season and the route is longer than what you're used to. You've got nine minutes to race around the circuit three times in a Formula One car. It's only you out there playa', don't freeze up! |
| Success |
You're the winna', champ, and the Formula One car is yours! Hear them shoutin' your name? Ain't no girl's gonna be able to resist your charms! |
| Time Limit |
9:00 |
| Laps |
3 |
| Route |
Fixed |
| Vehicle |
F1 |
| Opponents |
Yes |
| Traffic |
No |
| Reward |
$21,000 + F1 Car |
Rewards
- After completing 12 races (Portland and Staunton), you'll unlock access to the Demolition Football mini-game at the Liberty City Memorial Stadium.
- After completing the 18th and final race, you'll unlock a F1 car.
- Cash rewards are given at the end of each race, increasing by $1,000 each time.
All 18 street race challenges must be completed as a requirement towards 100% completion.
Check out our interactive checklist, allowing you to tick off each objective on the way to 100% completion in GTA Advance!
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