WalkthroughGRID 2019 Video Guide
WalkthroughGRID 2019 Video Guide
I’m already quite familiar with this walkthrough. Should you wish, you can find my commentary on it through the link to the favorite video game thread where I began sharing it, starting from page 121 and continuing up to page 126. From now on, I’ll only share them here. https://forums. You can also view all previous videos in the series via this link to the full playlist up to now. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...8jKryItuF1 I share these three events at a time, and here’s the current batch of three just finished. This group features TC-1 Special and Super Modified classes, along with the updated Stock class Jupiter from the original GRID. It offers more than just the demo derby car it was in the first game—it remains quite challenging to control. The Maximum Attack event in the Super Modified class was relatively straightforward. The TC-1 Specials Asia event pushed difficulty significantly, especially the Okutama race. It’s not on par with the Road Race Championship in the Stock class Jupiter, though. The first two races were doable, but the mix of the tough fictional Crescent Valley track, AI programmed to drive extremely fast, and the demanding Jupiter made it quite a challenge. I couldn’t even surpass the default 16th-place start via hotlaps, yet still secured a podium finish. I generally manage to bypass the game’s "Nemesis" system, where AI is pre-programmed to retaliate once they reach that level. I’m fully aware I earned their anger during the TC-1 Specials Asia event at Zhejiang, especially after spending considerable time on a supercross game. When one of the AI in the Road Race Championship at Crescent Valley was attacked, it hit me no harder than I did to two others who stayed calm. The aggressive AI didn’t overpower me, as I kept ahead of them. Three times at the Crescent Valley race, I led in the final lap—once finishing first—but the game reduced my position to 6th, and there was no red text on my lap time, which suggests a track error. The other two times, one of the fastest AI would try to overtake me before I crossed the finish. The AI seems designed to accelerate fastest on the last lap. This is clearly shown in the Okutama race during the TC-1 Specials Asia event. At 19:30, after gaining a big lead by taking the downhill 90-degree left onto the straight at full throttle without braking, the AI somehow closed the gap and surged back up to top speed before I even reached the first turn on the uphill section.
Here are the events rewritten with the same structure and meaning but varied phrasing:
The GT1, Prototype, and F1000 categories feature several key competitions. The GT1 class includes the 4-round American GT Championship, which encompasses two races at the San Francisco Grand Prix Circuit—one with reverse direction, a brief sprint at the Crescent Valley National Circuit track (a fictional location), and the Indianapolis Sport Circuit Reversed. The initial San Francisco race was fairly straightforward. The second race at Crescent Valley was challenging, requiring effort just to secure a second-place finish, yet the outcome remained achievable. The Indianapolis event was particularly difficult due to intense pressure from the AI, which exploited a minor error on the final lap. Eventually, overcoming this hurdle allowed me to overtake competitors and secure a strong position.
The three-round Prototype category is known as the FA World Tour Part 2, held at Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, Zhejiang Full Circuit Reversed, and Okutama Grand Circuit. At Silverstone, securing a first-place start through hotlaps was straightforward and successful. The main difficulty lay in achieving a solid launch. Prototype vehicles often struggle to maintain speed at the start, demanding precise timing. The Zhejiang circuit is narrow and winding, requiring significant effort to reach a second position. Frequently, these cars nearly stall during acceleration, making it essential to perfect the timing. The tight layout at Okutama proved especially demanding, with repeated near-misses on the final hairpin. Despite a close call, I managed to overtake the leader after two attempts. The third race at Okutama stood out as the most exciting, offering a thrilling challenge. I eventually secured a strong start via hotlaps, though the starting Prototype occasionally disrupted my momentum. Several close calls occurred, but I maintained focus and managed to pass the AI on the apex. In a sharp turn, another mistake allowed an AI to overtake me, but I stayed close enough to reclaim the lead. The race was intense, and it was a satisfying victory after narrowly missing a better start.
The third F1000 event is an invitational race at the Okutama Grand Hillclimb. I approached it with confidence, expecting favorable conditions despite overcast skies and fog. The Aston Martin Vantage struggled for grip, but the F1000 cars, with their sharper handling and lighter weight, posed a real challenge. Precision in navigation was crucial, especially on the curbed aprons. The race began with significant difficulty, and I managed a 12th-place start via hotlaps. Progress was slow, and I struggled to climb past the top AI a few times. However, I gradually improved, adjusting my pace and braking technique to gain better control. A key insight came when I realized I could push through the final stretch of the downhill, using a well-timed brake to gain momentum. This allowed me to overtake most competitors, finishing in 7th place via hotlapping and securing a second-place finish. I was confident this could have been a stronger start, but the experience reinforced the value of perseverance.
The final F1000 event was a one-time invitational at Okutama Grand Hillclimb. The sunny weather initially gave me hope, but the challenging conditions—overcast skies and fog—made traction difficult even for the more agile F1000s. The cars required exceptional precision, especially in turns and on aprons. I started from a lower position and managed to climb into 5th place a few times, but consistently fell short of the top AI. Over time, I improved my control and braking strategy, particularly in the final sections. A breakthrough came when I learned to harness the momentum of the steep climb, using a well-timed brake and hard acceleration into the left turn to gain significant speed. This led to a 7th-place start via hotlapping and a second-place finish, narrowly beating most competitors. Despite the loss in time, I felt the race was rewarding, especially after missing a strong start. The experience highlighted how valuable it is to stay focused and adapt during critical moments.
And here are the subsequent occurrences. This batch encompasses TC-1 Special, Stock, and Tuner categories, with the latter introducing a fresh tuner model for Time Attack. I wrapped up all tasks in a single day yesterday, since the initial race consists of three events, with the remaining two each featuring just one race. I completed the final edits and uploads today.
The TC-1 Special event is TC-1 Specials America, and this time I opted for the BMW I relied on in previous competitions. The sole reason for selecting the Ford Capri at the last TC-1 Special was my desire to improve handling on the challenging, winding Zhejiang circuit. Most aspects were open and fast, except for the San Fran Sprint Circuit, which was significantly less demanding despite its curb barriers. The San Fran race was the only one I found particularly tough, as the Crescent Valley and Indianapolis tracks proved more forgiving than Zhejiang. The San Fran race was the standout moment, though I made a significant error at Crescent Valley—overlooking that the race starts on a standing position would have been more appropriate for a tighter first turn brake point rather than the rolling start of the hotlap. Consequently, I was unexpectedly struck hard by a rear-end collision. LOL
The second race is named Thunder in the Desert, where you once again drive the Stock class Jupiter. It's an oval-style event, though the track at Crescent Valley resembles a "Tri Oval." This proved to be a challenging race on the keyboard, as one of the turns can be executed simply by pressing the left steering key. The next requires multiple taps for the steering key, due to its different radius. The third is a tighter turn, so I briefly released the gas before firmly pressing the steering key. Given the high speed of the track, the Jupiter can feel unstable unless you use light steering inputs to reposition yourself—something I had to repeat a few times when I realized I was too close to the wall. Additionally, at these speeds, the AI experiences a strong drag, so I had to block intermittently to avoid being overtaken.
The third event is the Okutama Super Lap Challenge at the Okutama Grand Circuit. This Time Attack race uses the tuner I previously discussed. I selected the Audi R8 1:1 because its power-to-weight ratio surpasses all alternatives. The main difficulty lies in navigating traffic. In the R8, it's straightforward to overtake the AI, but smoothly passing them remains tricky. I managed to clear one car quickly, but as I neared others, I found myself in a narrow, tricky section or surrounded by multiple vehicles. Therefore, when I secured the fastest lap on my first attempt—well over 5.5 seconds—I chose to stay close, confident it would secure a win. I avoided penalties for going off-track, fearing a lower finish position. Before recording this video, I had won earlier with a lap time of 1:38.371, but since I forgot the AI was set to only 5 minutes for Ghostrunner, it didn't capture the full race. This one was slower by about 0.5 seconds but clean, with no contact with vehicles or rails. The other was less impressive, involving contact with the AI and rails, plus poor handling in some turns. I passed three AI cars, though two were affected by their own deceleration.
Among these three events, the Time Attack race at Okutama truly stands out as my highlight. It was an exhilarating experience to compete.
Another collection of three events. This group features Prototype, F1000, and Super Tourer categories. Similar to the previous set, it's a compact one, with each event offering just a single race.
The first contest is the Prototype Super Sprint. It occurs under the cover of darkness at the Crescent Valley Infield Circuit. Initially, it proved difficult to navigate and maintain speed, but mastering the short right-left jog back toward the straight with maximum effort made it much smoother.
The second contest is the International F1000 Championship. This multi-race event takes place at night on the Okutama Sprint Circuit, Shanghai's Waibaidu Way track during evening hours, and the East Track at Zhejiang Circuit under rainy conditions during the day. The Okutama event initially felt tougher than anticipated, but once timing improved after the second turn, it became more manageable. The AI consistently challenged me.
The Waibaidu Way race demands careful handling of numerous turns; it's essential to conserve speed on the bridge after starting, then maintain a firm hard left immediately afterward. Small adjustments like gas bursts on the bridge, zigzagging, and quick acceleration are crucial. A particularly tricky section required a full gas push into a left dog leg, followed by a hard right and then a controlled slowdown on the left. A large sweeping left bend also needed precise braking and speed control. After securing a win, I opted to redo the maneuver, avoiding a risky sweep by making two cautious wheel adjustments. A better approach involves entering the turn deeper, coasting slightly left, then using full gas for the remainder. Consistent, well-braked hard lefts afterward helped me gain a significant advantage over the AI. These tweaks greatly improved my lap times.
The third race at Zhejiang during rain was challenging. The conditions made it hard to outpace the AI, but this was an outlier. I focused on protecting turn apexes and eventually secured a first-place finish with a hotlap start.
The third event is an Invitational, a traditional Group A race at the Indianapolis Road Course at night. Initially expecting only Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworths (my own car), I also encountered a few Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) models. Overall, it was a varied experience. After several attempts, I settled for a second-place finish via hotlap. Later, I became more selective, aiming for a race without AI interference. It paid off as I gained confidence on the car and consistently outperformed them on several turns. Before that, they were so close I often saw their headlights blink. However, as my speed increased, the AI also improved, leading to a noticeable drop in lap times.
The standout moments were the F1000 race at Waibaidu Way and the RS500 Cosworth event in Indianapolis. Both events demanded careful driving under nighttime lighting with fireworks, offering a visually striking display. As summer nears, it gave me hope that normalcy would return once more vaccinations become widespread.
Sorry, this package arrives a bit later than usual. I spent some time playing Days Gone and became really absorbed in it. It’s not just an excellent game; it has replaced The Evil Within as my top zombie survival horror title.
This package contains TC-2, Stock Muscle, and Modified classes. These are also the concluding events for each class in the career mode. Each of these is a 4-round event.
The first event is the International TC-2 Championship. It will be held at Zhejiang Full Circuit, Barcelona High Street, Crescent Valley National Circuit, and Brands Hatch GP Circuit. The vehicle I selected was the Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR. It’s an ideal choice for these events—it performed flawlessly on every track, even during the rainy race in Barcelona. I secured a first-place start through hotlaps on all tracks except Zhejiang, where I finished second (but held the lead from the first turn).
The second event is the Muscle Champions Series, taking place at Havana Paseo de Marti, Barcelona Memorial Run, Shanghai Waibaidu Way, and San Francisco Grand Prix Circuit. For this race, I chose the Camaro SSX Concept. It offered superior handling and speed, even in the challenging rain at Barcelona. Since these tracks are primarily street courses, I adjusted the suspension fully to help the car glide over the edges. I managed a first-place start via hotlaps on every lap.
The third event is the Modified Pro Tour, held at Barcelona Torres Venecianes Loop, San Francisco GP, Sepang International Circuit North Track, and Zhejiang Circuit West Track Reversed. I selected the Honda S2000 for this event. Again, I fully softened the suspension to adapt to the street-style venues and maintain control over the curbs. This event featured two rain-affected races—San Francisco and Zhejiang—but the car performed exceptionally well in each. I also achieved a first-place start via hotlaps on every race, even at Zhejiang during the rainy conditions.
The standout part of this set for me was the Muscle Champions Series, especially the Barcelona Memorial Run and Shanghai Waibaidu Way races. Driving a powerful muscle car under challenging weather added an extra layer of difficulty, with wet tracks and early evening starts in Shanghai making traction and visibility tough.
Another round of competitions is on the horizon! This batch features GT Group 2, Super Tourer, and Ferrari Cup categories. The GT Group 2 race is the final in its class for that division.
The first contest is the International GT Series Group 2. It consists of four races held at Barcelona Marina Gate, Indianapolis Road Course Reversed, Crescent Valley National Circuit, and Brands Hatch GP. Notably, this is the sole race in the group that includes wet conditions (Barcelona and Brands Hatch). I selected the Nissan 350Z for this event because its steering felt smoother and more stable, which made a big difference. In terms of hotlapping, my performance was average—reaching 2nd, 6th, 3rd, and 2nd places. Nevertheless, the races didn<|pad|> to not be an issue, as I quickly secured a lead in each session.
The second race is named FA Off The Grid, and I opted for the Ford Falcon FG-X Supercar. This was a two-race event at Havana Castillo View and San Francisco Sprint Circuit. I secured first place in both races thanks to strong hotlaps. The key was maintaining control on numerous curb sections, particularly in vehicles with supercar handling, and transferring momentum effectively through turns. The dry weather was a plus.
The third event is the European Ferrari F430 Challenge Cup, another two-race invitational held at Barcelona Cathedral Pass and Brands Hatch GP. On the positive side, the F430 performs significantly better than older models like the Ford GT40 from the 1960s. However, it’s still a decade and a half behind modern designs. On challenging tracks such as Barcelona Cathedral Pass, where speed and precision are crucial, the slight loss of traction and increased steering radius can become noticeable. Even Brands Hatch required several attempts to adapt.
For these races, I adjusted the suspension for city-style curbs, extended the gear ratio to suit the speedway feel of Indianapolis, and applied a slight rear brake bias to reduce understeer during tight turns. The Ferrari F430 proved the most demanding to fine-tune, but setting it very soft on springs and dampers, with a single click stiffer than the Anti-Roll Bars, helped it absorb the curb impacts without excessive sway. This configuration enabled a swift jump from third to first place at Barcelona Cathedral Pass—a significant achievement given the track’s demanding nature.
In summary, the standout moment across these events was the European Ferrari F430 Challenge Cup, especially during the Barcelona Cathedral Pass race.
This collection of happenings centers around a single car brand, Ferrari. It’s because they host invitationals, which I’ve been eager to explore, so this was an opportunity to review them.
The first event is a follow-up to the Ferrari F430 Challenge Cup, now taking place in America. It’s a two-round race held at Indianapolis Road Course and San Francisco Sprint Circuit. The initial round was manageable, with a strong start thanks to hotlaps securing first place. The second round proved more challenging; it was dusk with heavy rain, reducing visibility and grip. There was some contact to claim first position, and minor damage occurred, though the car appeared a bit worn at the start despite no wall impact.
The second event continues the Ferrari F430 Challenge Cup (two rounds) in Asia. It stands out as particularly engaging so far, featuring the Okutama Sprint track hill climb (Torii Rush) in round one. The second round is at Zhejiang West Track Reversed. In the first round, I put in considerable effort on hotlaps but only managed a third-place finish. Navigating past the leader was difficult, with frequent changes in who took the lead. Surprisingly, the second round was relatively straightforward, especially given my usual struggles at Zhejiang.
The third event is the Ferrari 512 BB LM Sydney Cup, held at Sydney Motorsport Park’s Gardner GP Circuit Reversed. The main challenge was adapting to driving this track at sunset, dealing with significant glare. The vehicle offers very responsive steering, which took some getting used to on certain curves, but provides solid grip and control overall—something unexpected for a car over three decades old. This race was a single-lap event at the venue, making it straightforward to secure a victory.
Personally, the standout moment was round one of the Asian Ferrari F430 Challenge Cup at Torii Rush in Okutama. It’s a fast, thrilling circuit with a demanding final climb up a steep hill featuring tricky turns. While it’s tough to overtake, there are opportunities to pass.
Sorry for the delay. I paused my video walkthroughs during a heat wave to enjoy Days Gone. I'm almost finished with my current playthrough on Survival II, and GRID 2019 will be the first walkthrough I do again. Thanks for your patience.
Thanks a lot, especially after the last comment on my channel that made me feel like I was being targeted for leading a GRID 2019 race. I explained that he chose a race that was too easy to win, which is why he commented, and that most races are tough to get a good start position. He didn’t reply afterward, so I thought he might have been upset about something else when he said it. The video in question is the one you mentioned above. It seems he’s never seen me struggle to stay ahead, let alone win or come close.