User blog:Transentience/Event Tips

A Handful of Tips for Events
NOTE: The Following tips were designed mainly for Time-base events dependent on lap times. Some information may be applicable to other races.

Events are something that all Asphaltees wish they could easily win but they instead require large amounts of dedication, credits ( usually ) and hours to blow on trying to get the perfect times, points, etc. I've decided to detail some tips that I found very useful with time-based events, an example being the current Crackerjack Class A event.

Analyzing a Track
You might be tempted to just buy the Tuning and Nitro boosters at the beginning of a race but have patience. Your best bet towards getting close to those track completion times you see in the top 100 is finding the best route for you. Start by experimenting with a track, taking routes you normally aren't comfortable with and keeping an eye on how long it takes to compelet each track. My trick for finding routes is remembering the number of turns and experimenting with the iterations of what happens if you take one turn, then proceed with another or the one next to it and remembering the track time. Once you have found the route you believe is the shortest, practice on it and make sure you commit to memory.

Wait a minute, doesn't this mean I have to wait an entire hour for my fuel to come back just so I can practice again!?
Not exactly. It is quite possible to encounter what I like to call "Spinoff" maps that are slightly modified from a map you've probably already played. You can use the Quick solo race function or find a race in the singeplayer seasons that is very similar or identical to the map in the event and will enable you to experiment with the possible routes. Even though they might be slightly different, you can still get a feel for the track.

Putting the Pedal to the Metal
Once you feel like you've got that perfect route in your mind, analyze the state of the car you're using. Its helpful to take a look at the Top 100 and see what car they use. For the Crackerjack A, most are using a Pagani Zonda R. If your using a car that you know can't usurp the performance of the top 100, be careful. You might manage to squeeze your way up into the thousands instead of ten thousands but its best to take caution. If the event supplies a car for you, then two things can possibly happen. If the car is maxed, then you won't need to spend credits getting a tuning kit. If it isn't, I highly advise it. If the car your using in an event is NOT fully upgraded, you should probably go for a tuning kit as well. The Nitro Starter and Extra Tank perks are useful as well. make sure you use your time wisely as the perks won't last for long. I usually remember how long it takes to complete one instance of the event and take it into acount. Also, make sure that your fuel meter is completey full before you start so you have as many possible chances of getting the highest time you can achieve before your perks go away.
 * 1) The car is not maxed
 * 2) The car is maxed

With all that being said, go out there and reap the rewards of some events!