Blue: BBS Japanese Trailblazers

This Reservoir Trail Mixed-Surface Point-to-Point race offers 120 Points for the next Wristband and $8K to the winner (not including bonuses).

The restrictions for this race are Class-A (or below) cars manufactured in Japan.

For certain types of races having the rewind available is generally a good thing, particularly Showcase and Star Battles for Pink Slips, but in the case of the regular Festival Races like this one you really should not need it, even if you make a mistake or four...

Another fast and tight race, this one being on mixed surfaces, which gives you a chance to show off your drift skills a little.

The challenge with this race is going to be fighting your way through the pack if you fail to get out in front before they reach the narrower dirt roads. Either way though, once you get in front staying in front is relatively easy, which means it is an easy 120 Points plus prize money.

Your new rival -- and the Star Driver for the Blue Series -- is Duke Maguire, and he is not really a bad guy (or at least he does not talk smack as much) compared to some of the other “Star” racers. Beating him scores you Bonus Credits -- but then the idea here is to come in first anyway, so...