Federated Auto Parts 400 (2020)

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

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

The Federated Auto Parts 400 is a special event in Real Racing 3. It gives the players a chance to win a 2020 Season NASCAR Stock Car of their choice.

The Federated Auto Parts 400 Special Event is part of Formula 1®, NASCAR and Aston Martin Valkyrie Update (v9.0). This event

starts on Tuesday, November 24^th 2020 and
ends on Monday, December 7^th.
Entry closes on Wednesday, December 2^nd, at 23:59 UTC.

Since entered, the player has exactly five days (24 x 5 = 120 hours)^[1] 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 Richmond International Raceway.

2020 Season NASCAR Stock Cars[]

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

2020 NASCAR cars
CHIP GANASSI RACING CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2020) • HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2020) • JOE GIBBS RACING TOYOTA CAMRY (2020) • RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2020) • RICHARD PETTY MOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 1LE (2020) • STEWART-HAAS RACING FORD MUSTANG (2020) • TEAM PENSKE FORD MUSTANG (2020) •

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 52.0.

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	48,200	61,700
4	54,900	73,200	48,800	62,500
5	55,300	73,700	49,100	62,900
6	72,200	96,300	·	82,300
7	115,600	154,100	·	131,600
8	126,400	·	·	·
9	144,500	·	·	·
10	·	·	·	·

Sum	724,300	604,300	235,900	516,100

Total = 2,080,600

"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	9
	Power Unit Optimization	7
	Brake Calibration	5
	Suspension Adjustments	7
Federated Auto Parts 400

“	This setup is designed to have a fairly even spread, but with emphasis on top speed over brakes.	”

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
Level	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
Level	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 Federated Auto Parts 400 (2020) special event, please view:

Tuning Drivers and XP article;
Tuning, Drivers and Principals FAQ by EA;
Strategy options by Naomi Tang;
The whole Event on video by ME7;
The whole Event on video by SMR.

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

Stage 01
Defeat at Daytona[]

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the first stage (Defeat at 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.

	“	Ok, this is it. The final stage… It's looking like it might not be our day today... If you can swing a comeback we can still count up a few points for our overall championship points bucket! Try and make it to the top 10 so we can grab some points from this round towards the playoffs.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

IF CAR NOT OWNED:

	“	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	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	2 —	-^[2]	-^[2]	?^[2]	10
1.1	NASCAR	Draft 5468 yards (5000m) and finish at least 30th.	2 —	-^[2]	-^[2]	?^[2]	10
1.2	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway Rolling Start	2 —	-^[3]	-^[3]	?^[3]	10
1.2	NASCAR	Finish at least 28th whilst being drafted for 10 sec.	2 —	-^[3]	-^[3]	?^[3]	10
1.3	NASCAR	Daytona International Speedway – Speedway	5 —	25,050^[4]	2,300^[4]	1,152^[4]	10
1.3	NASCAR	Finish at least 20th^[5] and overtake 10 opponents.	5 —	25,050^[4]	2,300^[4]	1,152^[4]	10

	“	Don't let yourself get too down champ - luck was not on our side. You still did some great driving. There's no looking back now, just focus on what's straight ahead - the races we have left.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

	“	So just that we're clear on his advice: it's straight ahead and left.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	...	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 02
NASCAR Night Club[]

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

	“	Ok so, let's begin preparation for the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway. I thought we might do something a little bit unorthodox this time... Eric has pulled some strings for us and organised afterhours access to the track for a friendly night training competition. This will be a good way to have some fun after the last race and get you accustomed to the course.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
2.1	Cup	Richmond International Raceway (Night) Rolling Start	8 —	17,650^[6]	1,600^[6]	478^[6]	20
2.1	Cup	Finish at least 4th whilst skidding 10m^[7].	8 —	17,650^[6]	1,600^[6]	478^[6]	20
2.2	Cup	Richmond International Raceway (Night) Rolling Start	6 —	13,250^[8]	1,200^[8]	371^[8]	20
2.2	Cup	Finish at least 2nd whilst drafting 5468 yards [5000m].	6 —	13,250^[8]	1,200^[8]	371^[8]	20
2.3	Cup	Richmond International Raceway (Night)	4 —	8,800	900	270	20
2.3	Cup	Finish 1st without being overtaken.	4 —	8,800	900	270	20
2.4	Cup	Richmond International Raceway (Night) Rolling Start	4 45.0	8,800	900	270	20
2.4	Cup	Finish 1st whilst being drafted for 10 sec.	4 45.0	8,800	900	270	20

	“	Wheww! What a night, that was some inventive racing on your behalf. Great job! I'm starting to feel more confident about the big one next week on Richmond.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 03
Richmond Raceway[]

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

	“	Morning, Champ today is the big day.. We will be racing 400 laps in 3 parts. Each section is worth its share of points but the last leg of the race is what will determine today's winner. We're going to begin with some qualifying laps to determine starting positions. Good Luck!	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
3.1	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	3 45.0	6,600	700	178	30
3.1	NASCAR	Finish within 1:10 and reach a speed target of 140 mph [225 kph] 5 times without going off track.	3 45.0	6,600	700	178	30
3.2	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	6 45.0	13,250^[9]	1,300^[9]	362^[9]	30
3.2	NASCAR	Finish at least 15th and overtake 15 opponents without going off track.	6 45.0	13,250^[9]	1,300^[9]	362^[9]	30
3.3	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	6 45.0	13,250^[10]	1,300^[10]	375^[10]	30
3.3	NASCAR	Finish at least 11th and draft continuously for 1367 yards [1250m]	6 45.0	13,250^[10]	1,300^[10]	375^[10]	30
3.4	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	9 47.3	19,850^[11]	2,000^[11]	548^[11]	30
3.4	NASCAR	Finish at least 10th and draft 10936 yd [10000 m] without running out of fuel.	9 47.3	19,850^[11]	2,000^[11]	548^[11]	30

	“	Looks like it was a crack in the fuel pump. Thanks to some drafting manoeuvres we were able to at least nab some points for placing in the top 10. We are going to be starting around the back of the pack though for this next leg.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 04
Points Comeback[]

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the fourth stage (Points Comeback) are rewarded with 40,000 and 0. Throughout the fourth stage, players will have to race their chosen 2020 season NASCAR stock car on Richmond International Raceway.

	“	Time to switch up our luck and climb a few positions. This stage has 155 laps to get through. That leak has been repaired and you've got some fresh tires too. Warm your new tires faster by skidding.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
4.1	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	5 47.3	11,050^[12]	1,100^[12]	319^[12]	50
4.1	NASCAR	Finish at least 30th skidding at least 30 times^[13].	5 47.3	11,050^[12]	1,100^[12]	319^[12]	50
4.2	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	10 47.3	22,050^[14]	2,200^[14]	625^[14]	50
4.2	NASCAR	Finish at least 20th whilst slipstreaming 5468 yards [5000m].	10 47.3	22,050^[14]	2,200^[14]	625^[14]	50
4.3	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	6 47.3	13,250^[15]	1,400^[15]	384^[15]	50
4.3	NASCAR	Finish at least 12th, overtaking 10 unique opponents without being overtaken yourself.	6 47.3	13,250^[15]	1,400^[15]	384^[15]	50
4.4	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	10 49.7	22,050^[16]	2,300^[16]	590^[16]	50
4.4	NASCAR	Finish at least 3rd and draft 10936 yd [10000 m] without running out of fuel.	10 49.7	22,050^[16]	2,300^[16]	590^[16]	50

	“	There’s the flag for this stage. Well done Champ, we've got a real chance to take this one home! We will need to take a first place victory in this final stage to make it into the playoffs..	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Stage 05
The Decider[]

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

	“	The Final Stage - At this point in the race you can start to taste victory and you'll do anything to see that chequered flag... Let's go through the plan -	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.1	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	4 49.7	8,800^[17]	1,000^[17]	265^[17]	80
5.1	NASCAR	Finish at least 20th whilst slipstreaming^[18] 4,374 yards [4000m], without getting damaged, or being slipstreamed for 10 sec.	4 49.7	8,800^[17]	1,000^[17]	265^[17]	80
5.2	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	6 49.7	8,600 for 11th place	840 for 11th place	249 for 11th place	80
5.2	NASCAR	Finish 11th and tailgate 12th position within 67 yds [61 m] for 40 sec	6 49.7	8,600 for 11th place	840 for 11th place	249 for 11th place	80
5.3	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	8 49.7	17,650^[19]	1,900^[19]	493^[19]	80
5.3	NASCAR	Finish at least 9th whilst slipstreaming 1093 yards [1000 m] and being slipstreamed for 10 sec.	8 49.7	17,650^[19]	1,900^[19]	493^[19]	80
5.4	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	10 52.0	22,050^[20]	2,400^[20]	609^[20]	120
5.4	NASCAR	Finish at least 9th without running out of fuel.	10 52.0	22,050^[20]	2,400^[20]	609^[20]	120
5.5	NASCAR	Richmond International Raceway Rolling Start	10 52.0	22,050	2,400	614	120
5.5	NASCAR	Win this race without going off track or damaging your car.	10 52.0	22,050	2,400	614	120

	“	There's the chequered flag! Well done Champ. Winning automatically gets you a place in the playoffs! Plus you can select any car from the race for your garage.	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

Completion Rewards[]

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

Federated Auto Parts 400 (2020) Choose Your Car

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 Defeat at Daytona	10,000	5	—
02 NASCAR Night Club	20,000	—	—
03 Richmond Raceway	30,000	10	—
04 Points Comeback	40,000	—	—
05 The Decider	50,000	20	Win 2020 Season NASCAR stock car Unlock 2020 Season (NASCAR)
Total	150,000	35

“		”
	— In-game description.

Footnotes[]

↑ The countdown is displayed on the Special Event tab as well as on the button on the Home tab.
The remaining days and hours are displayed rounded and are changing every half day, then half hour, and so on.
↑ First place is out of reach; rewards for 30th place are: 1750, 290 Fame and 104 Driver XP.
↑ First place is out of reach; rewards for 28th place are: 2250, 310 Fame and 121 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 18th place are: 11900, 1070 Fame and 547 Driver XP.
↑ Error in goal description - actual lowest position is 18th. SKIP FOR FREE
↑ Rewards for 4th place are: 12800, 1240 Fame and 348 Driver XP.
↑ Error in goal description - actual task is to skid for a combined 10 seconds.
↑ Rewards for 2th place are: 11600, 1080 Fame and 325 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 15th place are: 7300, 660 Fame and 199 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 11th place are: 8600, 780 Fame and 244 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 10th place are: 13400, 1250 Fame and 370 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 30th place are: 1950, 350 Fame and 56 Driver XP.
↑ Error in goal description - actual task is to skid for a combined 30 seconds.
↑ Rewards for 20th place are: 9350, 960 Fame and 266 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 12th place are: 8300, 810 Fame and 240 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 3th place are: 18750, 1840 Fame and 502 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 20th place are: 3750, 440 Fame and 113 Driver XP.
↑ While the in-game goal quote says "Slipstream continuously", this is incorrect, as the player needs to slipstream 4,374 yards [4000m] in total
↑ Rewards for 9th place are: 12350, 1240 Fame and 345 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 9th place are: 15450, 1560 Fame and 426 Driver XP.

[1] The countdown is displayed on the Special Event tab as well as on the button on the Home tab.
The remaining days and hours are displayed rounded and are changing every half day, then half hour, and so on.

[2] First place is out of reach; rewards for 30th place are: 1750, 290 Fame and 104 Driver XP.

[3] First place is out of reach; rewards for 28th place are: 2250, 310 Fame and 121 Driver XP.

[4] Rewards for 18th place are: 11900, 1070 Fame and 547 Driver XP.

[5] Error in goal description - actual lowest position is 18th. SKIP FOR FREE

[6] Rewards for 4th place are: 12800, 1240 Fame and 348 Driver XP.

[7] Error in goal description - actual task is to skid for a combined 10 seconds.

[8] Rewards for 2th place are: 11600, 1080 Fame and 325 Driver XP.

[9] Rewards for 15th place are: 7300, 660 Fame and 199 Driver XP.

[10] Rewards for 11th place are: 8600, 780 Fame and 244 Driver XP.

[11] Rewards for 10th place are: 13400, 1250 Fame and 370 Driver XP.

[12] Rewards for 30th place are: 1950, 350 Fame and 56 Driver XP.

[13] Error in goal description - actual task is to skid for a combined 30 seconds.

[14] Rewards for 20th place are: 9350, 960 Fame and 266 Driver XP.

[15] Rewards for 12th place are: 8300, 810 Fame and 240 Driver XP.

[16] Rewards for 3th place are: 18750, 1840 Fame and 502 Driver XP.

[17] Rewards for 20th place are: 3750, 440 Fame and 113 Driver XP.

[18] While the in-game goal quote says "Slipstream continuously", this is incorrect, as the player needs to slipstream 4,374 yards [4000m] in total

[19] Rewards for 9th place are: 12350, 1240 Fame and 345 Driver XP.

[20] Rewards for 9th place are: 15450, 1560 Fame and 426 Driver XP.

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