Talk:Races and Price/@comment-70.138.83.209-20140704180606/@comment-24488172-20140715031024

I have unlocked the last two events with only a 919 that is not even fully upgraded:

Unless you've completed all the other series, don't bother with the Audi or the Toyota. I was at level 187 and the payout of winning with the 2x fame assistant bumps me a level each time and gets me 32 gold.
 * Engine 3/7 (maybe it was 2/7? I'm upgrading now so I can't tell where I am until it's done)
 * Drivetrain 2 / 3
 * Body 2 / 3
 * Suspension 1 / 2
 * Exhaust 2 / 3
 * Brakes 2 / 3
 * Tires & Wheels 1 / 2

It's a tough race but is definitely winnable with the 919. I raced it 3-4 times to build up some more gold and then upgraded the engine and tires. The Toyota is still faster but the 919's grip is a huge advantage. I can take the sharp right turn near the beginning before the first long straightaway without braking but I don't use driver assists and I race with the Tilt B controls - both of which I highly recommend everyone get used to. The sooner you can become comfortable driving without these, the better. I disabled assists a long time ago but switched to Tilt B only 2-3 months back. You have to re-learn to drive so it's a little frustrating but it is a huge advantage because you can let go of the accelerator without losing a lot of speed - and this alone will let you gain a couple hundred m / yds on that sharp turn I mentioned.

My plan is to build up at least 400-500 gold to use for the sales and hope the order of the discount works out for me - I still need everything after Spirit of Ferrari with the exception of the Bugatti and the 911 RSR (2013). In the meantime, I'll upgrade the Shelby '66 to finish "The Legend Continues" and whichever one is the best for "Battle Italia" (I had really given up hope on completing those two - I just couldn't justify the gold cost under the old level-up rewards). I also need to finish the "Classic Ferrari Showdown" and "Open Sky Challenge".

I'm so glad Firemint has revamped the rewards. I was about to give up on the game as it was absultely unreasonable (I did pay for a pack to get rid of the ads but wasn't willing on spending hundreds just to finish the last few series).

Thanks again for the info, Dr.Gore. I really appreciate it.