Daytona 400

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Daytona 400
This event is closed
Stages	5
Goals	20
Rewards
35 150,000
	JOE GIBBS RACING CAMRY (2020)
	STEWART-HAAS RACING MUSTANG (2020)
	TEAM PENSKE MUSTANG (2020)
	HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2020)
	RICHARD PETTY MOTORSPORTS CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2020)
	RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2020)
	CHIP GANASSI RACING CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2020)

“	Take on the competition at Daytona! START NOW	”
	— In-game description.

	“	Complete the Daytona 400 5-day special event, for your chance to earn a 2020 Season NASCAR Stock Car!	”
		— Natalia, Agent

The Daytona 400 is the first challenge of NASCAR 2020 Season events in Real Racing 3. It gives the players a chance to win a 2020 Season NASCAR Stock Car of their choice.

The Daytona 400 Special Event is part of Formula 1® & NASCAR Update (v8.8). This event

starts on Saturday, October 31^st 2020 and
ends on Friday, November 13^th.
Entry closes on Sunday, November 8^th, at 23:59 UTC.

Since entered, the player has exactly five days (24 x 5 = 120 hours) to complete the event. Every next Stage of the event unlocks immediately upon completion of the previous one.

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

2020 Season NASCAR Stock Cars

List of 2020 Season NASCAR Stock Cars the player can choose:

The 2020 Season NASCAR Stock Cars have been added to 2020 Season (NASCAR) 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.

Maximum required PR for this event is 50.9.

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
Daytona 400

“	A setup designed to push your car to the limits of its top speed and acceleration, at the expense of its brakes.	”
	— In-game description.

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

Driver

Driver Level Up Rates (training cost is optional):					click →
Level	Per Level			Cumulative
	XP	Levelling,	Training,	XP	Levelling,	Training,
1	—	—	—	—	—	—
2	500	21	30,000	500	21	30,000
3	3,500	31	48,000	4,000	52	78,000
4	7,000	44	98,000	11,000	96	176,000
5	12,000	63	170,000	23,000	159	346,000
6	17,000	89	242,000	40,000	248	588,000
7	25,000	128	357,000	65,000	376	945,000
(8) MAX	35,000	183	501,000	100,000	559	1,446,000

Team Principal

Every installed Tuning Step adds 170 XP points to the Team Principal.

Team Principal Level Up Rates:			click →
Level	Per Level		Cumulative
	XP	Levelling,	XP	Levelling,
1	—	—	—	—
2	160	6	160	6
3	160	8	320	14
4	340	10	660	24
5	340	12	1,000	36
6	340	15	1,340	51
7	340	18	1,680	69
8	485	23	2,165	92
9	500	28	2,665	120
10	665	34	3,330	154
11	670	42	4,000	196
12	830	52	4,830	248
(13) MAX	1,170	64	6,000	312

FAQ and Tips

Before starting the Daytona 400 special event, please view:

• Formula 1® & NASCAR Update (8.8) release notes by EA;
• Tuning Drivers and XP article;
• Tuning, Drivers and Principals FAQ by EA;
• The whole Event on video by ME7;
• The whole Event on video by SMR;
• The whole Event on video by Golden Chen.

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

Stage 01 
Welcome to Daytona

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the first stage (Welcome to Daytona) are rewarded with 10,000 and 5 . Throughout the first stage, players will have to race their chosen 2020 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	Long time, no see, bud! Welcome to Daytona! Ahhh... ain't no mistakin' that smell. That's the smell of motorsports history! And I think we can make some more of that history at the upcoming race! But let's not get carried away just yet. Unfortunately, the actual Speedway is closed until a bit closer to the event. So we're gonna be prepping on the Road Course. Not ideal, but hey, we'll make do!	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

	“	You have been lent a [chosen 2020 Season NASCAR Stock Car]. All upgrades, customizations and VIP will remain on the car permanently, whether you acquire it from this event or buy it later	”
		— Natalia, Agent

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
1.1	Cup	Daytona International Speedway – Road Course Rolling Start	1 —	10,450	1,000	321	10
		Win this event

	“	Now, I probably don't need to tell you this, but if we're going to stand a chance in the actual race, we'll need to master the art of drafting.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
1.2	Cup	Daytona International Speedway – Road Course Rolling Start	1 —	10,450	1,000	373	10
		Draft for at least 4374 yd (4000 m)
1.3	Cup	Daytona International Speedway – Road Course Rolling Start	1 —	10,450	1,000	464	10
		Overtake at least 5 opponents

	“	Alright! Bit more practice and I think you'll be able to hit the Speedway!	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 02 
Getting Good

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the second stage (Getting Good) are rewarded with 20,000. Throughout the second stage, players will have to race their chosen 2020 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	Ready for another round of Chip McGee's boot camp? I've got a bit more practice I want to get through while we've got access to the Road Course.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
2.1	Cup	Daytona International Speedway – Road Course Rolling Start	1 —	10,450	1,000	331	20
		Tailgate 1st place for 60 seconds
2.2	Cup	Daytona International Speedway – Road Course Rolling Start	1 —	10,450	1,000	406	20
		Reach an average speed of at least 119 mph (191.5 kph)
2.3	Cup	Daytona International Speedway – Road Course Rolling Start	1 —	10,450	1,000	310	20
		Reach a top speed of at least 173 mph (278.4 kph) 2 times and win
2.4	Cup	Daytona International Speedway – Road Course Rolling Start	1 45.0	10,450	1,000	306	20
		Finish a lap within 1:50

	“	Alright, you've flown over every hurdle I've thrown on your way. I'm proud to say that you are officially 'Chip McGee Certified' to take part in the Daytona 400! We've still got a bit more practice I'd like to get through though, so I'll see you bright and early at the Speedway tomorrow!	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 03 
Hitting the Speedway

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the third stage (Hitting the Speedway) are rewarded with 30,000 and 10 . Throughout the third stage, players will have to race their chosen 2020 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	Well, here we are! The actual Speedway! Between Free Practice and Qualifying, we've got some work to do today.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
3.1	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	3 45.0	15,050	1,500	696	30
		Draft for at least 10936 yd (10000 m)
3.2	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	3 45.0	15,050	1,500	729	30
		Reach an average speed of at least 174 mph (280 kph)
3.3	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	3 45.0	15,050	1,500	679	30
		Overtake 10 opponents
3.4	Cup	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	1 46.8	5,000	500	214	30
		Finish a lap within 50.1 seconds

	“	Dang. We just missed out on one of the top spots, so we're going to be starting in the middle of the pack tomorrow. But that'll just make it all the more satisfying when we're up on that podium! Get a good night's rest, bud. We've got a tough race tomorrow.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 04 
Fighting Through the Pack

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the fourth stage (Fighting Through the Pack) are rewarded with 40,000. Throughout the fourth stage, players will have to race their chosen 2020 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	Hope your nerves are settled and your head is clear. It's time to kick things off!	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
4.1	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	3 46.8	15,050	1,500	639	50
		Place at least 15th without damaging your car
4.2	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	2 46.8	10,000	1,000	438	50
		Don't let anyone draft behind you for more than 3 seconds and place at least 8th
4.3	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	4 46.8	20,050	2,100	842	50
		Draft for at least 16404 yd (15000 m) and place 1st
4.4	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	5 48.8	25,050	2,600	1,037	50
		Place 1st without running out of fuel (with manual controls and 12.50 units of fuel)

	“	Hah! Give me another 80 laps like that and I think we can call it a day, bud.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 05 
The Final Miles

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the fifth stage (The Final Miles) are rewarded with 50,000 and 20 , and their chosen 2020 season NASCAR stock car. Throughout the fifth stage, players will have to race their chosen 2020 season NASCAR stock car on Daytona International Speedway.

	“	We've gotcha on some fresh tires and we've loaded you up with gas. I reckon you're ready to mosey.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.1	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	5 48.8	25,050	2,600	1,120	80
		Place at least 10th while warming up your new tires
5.2	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	3 48.8	15,050	1,600	664	80
		Place at least 10th and finish each lap in under 48.2 seconds
5.3	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	3 48.8	15,050	1,600	645	80
		Draft for at least 21827 yd (20000 m), don't get drafted for more than 3 seconds and place at least 7th without damaging your car
5.4	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	4 50.9	20,050	2,200	842	120
		Reach an average speed of at least 188 mph (302.5 kph) and place at least 5th without damaging your car
5.5	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	5 50.9	25,050	2,700	1,051	120
		Win without damaging your car

	“	Hah! You just won us the Daytona 400! Damn fine driving! I knew you were the right person for the job. I've been a part of a lot of NASCAR victories in my career, but I think this one is gonna stick with me. Magnificent work!	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Completion Rewards

For successful completion the player can receive 150,000, 35, the Daytona 400 Tuning Setup and a 2020 Season NASCAR Stock Car of the player’s choice.

To win a car, the player must complete the event within 5 days (24 x 5 = 120 hours) from the moment of entry. 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 2020 Season (NASCAR) series.

Stage			Other rewards
01 Welcome to Daytona	10,000	5	—
02 Getting Good	20,000	—	—
03 Hitting the Speedway	30,000	10	—
04 Fighting Through the Pack	40,000	—	—
05 The Final Miles	50,000	20	Win 2020 Season NASCAR Stock Car Unlock 2020 Season (NASCAR)
Total	150,000	35

“		”
	— In-game description.