Open Wheel Races

Overview

Open Wheel Races, branded the San Andreas Prix, are a series of land races for 1 to 16 players. They launched on February 27, 2020, during Open Wheel Races Week as a continuation of The Diamond Casino Heist update (1.49). Seven tracks came at launch, and nine more were added in the Los Santos Summer Special, for sixteen races in total, all listed with the "Open Wheel" prefix. Eligible cars come from the Open Wheel class, such as the BR8, DR1, PR4 and R88.

How it works

Races default to 10 laps, and the host can set 5, 15, 20 or 25. Before the start, each driver picks Soft, Medium or Hard tires: soft tires grip best but wear fastest, hard tires last longest with less grip, and medium sits in between. All cars perform identically in these races regardless of wing setup.

A pit lane on each course fully repairs the car and restores tire health, so deciding when or whether to stop is a key part of strategy. Since the Summer Special, damage is shown on a small car icon beside the radar that turns yellow, orange and then red as parts wear.

Launch tracks include Open Wheel - Brace for Impact, Height of Society, In Due Course, Lap it Up, More Haste More Speed, New Wave and Urban Renewal. Later additions include Dam, Headwind, Life's a Beach, Morningwood Glory and Top of the Town.

Tips

• Choose softs for short races and hards for long ones to avoid an extra pit stop.
• Watch the damage icon; a late pit can cost far less time than a blowout.
• Open wheel cars are fragile, so avoid contact in crowded corners.

Rewards and unlocks

• GTA$ and RP based on finishing position.