2021 Daytona 500

2021 Daytona 500
This event is closed
Stages	5
Goals	20
Rewards
50 250,000
	23XI RACING CAMRY (2021)
	JOE GIBBS RACING CAMRY (2021)
	STEWART-HAAS RACING MUSTANG (2021)
	TEAM PENSKE MUSTANG (2021)
	HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2021)
	RICHARD PETTY MOTORSPORTS CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2021)
	RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2021)
	CHIP GANASSI RACING CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2021)

“	TAKE ON THE DAYTONA 500!	”
	— In-game description.

	“	Complete the 2021 Daytona 500 5-day special event, for your chance to earn a 2021 Season NASCAR Stock Car and the 2021 Daytona 500 Tuning Setup!	”
		— Natalia, Agent

The 2021 Daytona 500 is the first challenge of NASCAR 2021 Season events in Real Racing 3. It gives the players a chance to win a 2021 Season NASCAR Stock Car of their choice.

The 2021 Daytona 500 Special Event is part of NASCAR and Bugatti Divo Update (v9.4). This event

starts on Tuesday, May 18^th 2021 and
ends on Wednesday, June 2^nd.
Entry closes on Friday, May 28^th, at 23:59 UTC.

Since entered, the player has exactly five days (24 x 5 = 120 hours) to complete the event. Each following Stage unlocks immediately upon completion of the previous one.
Typically, the player is granted with free and instant car service and instant Tuning, which are available within 3 hours of entering the event.

The player can participate in any NASCAR 2021 Season event with any car, already owned, prevously used, or not. Ability to take the same car into multiple Special Events is noted as the main purpose of renewed Motorsports.

Throughout the event the players will have to race their chosen NASCAR Stock Car around Daytona International Speedway.

2021 Season NASCAR Stock Cars

If car is not owned:

	“	You have been lent a [chosen 2021 Season NASCAR Stock Car]. All Driver and Principal Levels and VIP will remain on the car permanently, whether you acquire it from this event or buy it later	”
		— Natalia, Agent

List of 2021 Season NASCAR Stock Cars the player can choose:

The 2021 season NASCAR stock cars have been added to 2021 Season series in the NASCAR group.

PR & Prices

“	Tune your car and level up your Driver and Team Principal to meet the required PR	”
	— In-game description.

This is a required PR event, maximum required PR for this event is 52.8 regardless of chosen car.

Tuning Setup

Tuning Step prices,

Step	Gearbox Mapping	Power Unit Optimization	Brake Calibration	Suspension Adjustments
1	48,800	65,000	43,300	55,500
2	52,400	69,800	46,500	59,600
3	54,200	72,200	·	61,700
4	54,900	73,200	·	62,500
5	55,300	73,700	·	62,900
6	72,200	96,300	·	82,300
7	115,600	154,100	·	·
8	126,400	168,500	·	·
9	144,500	192,600	·	·
10	162,500	216,700	·	·
Sum	886,800	1,182,100	89,800	384,500
Total = 2,543,200

"Tuning Setups are uniquely tailored to each event" by limiting maximum number of Tuning Step for every stat, available for purchase during that event. Maximum numbers of Tuning Steps for this event are:

NASCAR TUNING SETUP
	Gearbox Mapping	10
	Power Unit Optimization	10
	Brake Calibration	2
	Suspension Adjustments	6
2021 Daytona 500

“	A setup that focusses entirely on speed, at the expense of grip and braking. Perfect for oval racing.	”
	— In-game description.

Currently, unbought Tuning Steps are available through the Tuning Setup Inventory for the same price.

Driver & Team Principal

For Driver and Team Principal rates and effects please see Tuning, Drivers, & Principals article. More detailed figures can be found on the "Power 2" page.

FAQ and Tips

Before starting the 2021 Daytona 500 special event, please view:

• Improving the car:
  • Main article about Tuning, Drivers, and Principals;
  • Tuning Drivers and XP information provided by EA;
  • Tuning, Drivers and Principals FAQ by EA;
• Upgrade strategy:
  • Recommended upgrades required to win the car: RR3 Wiki:Upgrade Strategy Limited Time Series;
  • Upgrade strategy overview by Naomi Tang;
• Video guides:
  • Stage 4 & 5 on video by FireDonkey;
  • The whole Event on video by SMR;
  • The whole Event on video by Speed Junkie;
  • The whole Event on video by Golden Chen;

Please refer to generic RR3_Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ as well.

Stage 01 
Off to a Bad Start

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the first stage Off to a Bad Start are rewarded with 20,000 and 5 . Throughout the first stage, players will have to race a 2021 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	Alright! I think that should do it. Hopefully that's the last of our car troubles. We've got a lot of ground left to cover before Qualifying tonight, so let's get back out on the speedway.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
1.1	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	1 —	5,000	300	394	10
		Finish with an average speed of at least 170 mph [273.6 kph] (with reduced top speed and acceleration)

	“	Not bad. Let's not count our chickens before they hatch though...	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
1.2	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	2 —	10,000	500	598	10
		Overtake 10 opponents (with reduced top speed and acceleration)

	“	Dang it. Looks like our lingering car troubles have reared their ugly head again. Bring it back in. I'll see you back here tonight for Qualifying, and I'll try to have the car sorted by then.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
1.3	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Night) – Speedway Rolling Start	1 —	5,000	300	223	10
		Finish within 53 sec

	“	Gotta say, you exceeded my expectations, pal! We obviously didn't grab a spot at the front of the grid... But that's what tomorrow is for! Rest up, we're gonna have our work cut out for us in the Duel!	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 02 
A Duel at Daytona

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the second stage A Duel at Daytona are rewarded with 30,000 and 5 . Throughout the second stage, players will have to race the 2021 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	Hey champ, good news! Car is as good as new. Touch wood. Which means the only thing that stands between us and a spot at the front of the grid is 60 laps and 21 drivers. Well, technically 14 drivers since we're starting in 15th.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
2.1	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Night) – Speedway Rolling Start	1 —	5,000	300	211	20
		Don't get overtaken
2.2	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Night) – Speedway Rolling Start	2 —	10,000	500	497	20
		Place at least 12th and draft for at least 10936 yd [10000 m]
2.3	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Night) – Speedway Rolling Start	1 —	-	-	?	20
		Place at least 10th and finish with an average speed of at least 180 mph [289.7 kph]
2.4	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Night) – Speedway Rolling Start	2 46.6	10,000	500	493	20
		Finish at least 7th

	“	Fine work out there, partner! You've scored us a spot in 8th row on Sunday. But let's not put the cart before the horse. We've still got another day of Practice tomorrow before the big race.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 03 
Practice

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the third stage Practice are rewarded with 40,000 and 10 . Throughout the third stage, players will have to race a 2021 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	Morning, chum. We've got a packed schedule to get through today, so let's hit the track.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
3.1	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	2 46.6	10,000	500	598	30
		Hit 181 mph [291.3 kph]
3.2	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	1 46.6	5,000	300	394	30
		Draft for 10936 yd [10000 m]
3.3	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	3 46.6	15,050	800	621	30
		Complete each lap in under 50 sec

	“	I've got one last test. We're going to practice moving through the pack without pushing too hard.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
3.4	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	3 48.5	15,050	800	682	30
		Finish lap 1 in 10th, lap 2 in 5th and lap 3 in 1st

	“	That'll do it, I think. Bring it in I think we're as ready as we can be for tomorrow's race. Rest up, and I'll see you then.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 04 
The DAYTONA 500

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the fourth stage The DAYTONA 500 are rewarded with 60,000 and 10 . Throughout the fourth stage, players will have to race a 2021 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	Here we are, friend, the Daytona 500. Hope you're ready!	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
4.1	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	2 48.5	10,000	500	416	50
		Place at least 8th
4.2	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	2 48.5	10,000	500	498	50
		Place at least 3rd without being overtaken
4.3	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	1 48.5	5,000	300	313	50
		Place at least 2nd, draft for at least 6562 yd [6000 m] and be drafted for at least 5 sec
4.4	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	2 50.7	10,000	500	443	50
		Place 1st without being overtaken or running out of fuel (with 4.85 units of fuel)

	“	Excellent job out there! You managed to grab a nice lead.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

	“	But let's not get ahead of ourselves, we've still got a long road ahead of us.	”
		— Natalia, Agent

Stage 05 
The DAYTONA 500

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the fifth stage The DAYTONA 500 are rewarded with 100,000 and 20 . Throughout the fifth stage, players will have to race a 2021 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	We're down to the final 50 laps, comrade. Don't let me down.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.1	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Evening) – Speedway Rolling Start	1 50.7	-	-	?	80
		Place at least 15th with an average speed of at least 184 mph [296.1 kph]
5.2	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Evening) – Speedway Rolling Start	2 50.7	10,000	500	497	80
		Place at least 12th, drafting will make you overheat

	“	Careful! There's been a bit of an incident up ahead.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.3	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Evening) – Speedway Rolling Start	1 50.7	5,000	300	290	80
		Avoid the crash and finish at least 7th without damaging your car or slowing below 150 mph [241.4 kph]
5.4	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Evening) – Speedway Rolling Start	2 52.8	10,000	500	518	120
		Finish at least 5th and finish each lap within 46 sec
5.5	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway (Evening) – Speedway Rolling Start	3 52.8	15,050	800	715	120
		Win

“		”
	— In-game description.

	“	Hah! You never disappoint, sport! That was some fine driving out there. We've still got what I'm sure will be a tough season ahead of us, but for the moment let's savor our win here today!	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Completion Rewards

For successful completion of certain Stages and/or Goals the players are rewarded with Bonus M$ and Gold,

 250,000 and 50  in total.

For the distribution of rewards, please see the table below.
Bonus M$ don't count towards a player's M$ Daily Cap (always) and are also credited in excess of the M$ Wallet Cap (when reached only).

The player can choose any car that isn't owned yet on the final "Event Complete. Choose Your Car" dialog of the event regardless of the car used to win the event.
Obtaining any car unlocks 2021 Season (NASCAR).

Stage			Other rewards
01 Off to a Bad Start	20,000	5	—
02 A Duel at Daytona	30,000	5	—
03 Practice	40,000	10	—
04 The DAYTONA 500	60,000	10	—
05 The DAYTONA 500	100,000	20	Win 2021 Season NASCAR Stock Car Unlock 2021 Season (NASCAR)
Total	250,000	50

“	Event Complete CONGRATULATIONS You've won the 2021 Daytona 500!	”
	— In-game description.