Impromptu Races

Overview

Impromptu Races have been part of GTA Online since launch on October 1, 2013, with the 1.01 release. They are Free Mode challenges for 2 to 16 players that start on the spot, without a lobby or a job.

How it works

• A player challenges others to a race in the middle of Free Mode.
• The finish can be one of several landmarks, such as the Airport, the Golf Course or the Alamo Sea. A custom waypoint also works if it is at least 0.64 miles (about 1 km) from the start.
• Everyone races in the vehicle they are already in, even if it belongs to a different class or type. A helicopter can race a car.
• There are no checkpoints, so any route to the finish is allowed.
• Each racer pays an entry fee that goes into the winner's pot. The minimum is $50, and the fee rises with distance.

Tips

• Pick a finish that suits your vehicle. Off-road routes and straight shots favor different machines.
• Aircraft usually beat cars on longer distances because they can fly straight over traffic and terrain.

Rewards and unlocks

• The winner collects the cash pool made up of all entry fees.
• The mode is available from the start of GTA Online on all platforms.