London Events

Master the 'Battle of Battersea', 'King of Battersea', and 'Kerrang! Battersea Blast' events in Dirt Rally 2.0. Get tips on vehicles, pros, and payouts for each rally.

Alright mate, let's talk about the London events in Dirt Rally 2.0. These are your first real taste of what the game throws at you, especially the 'Battle of Battersea' which is likely the only race available when you first start the Tour. Don't let the city setting fool you; these are proper rally challenges!

Battle of Battersea

This is a Rally Cross event on the Battersea Air track, going for 2 laps. You'll be up against some pros, namely Dave Mirra and Katie Justice. Make sure you've got a Rally Cross car, or a Rally/Trailblazer kitted out for Rally Cross. If you're just starting, this might be the only event open to you, so get stuck in!

• XP: 5,000
• Payouts: Easy: $50,625, Casual: $54,000, Serious: $57,375, Savage: $60,750, Extreme: $64,125, Hardcore: $67,500
• Pros: Dave Mirra, Katie Justice
• Rewards: Dodge Power Wagon

Keep an ear out during the race; Dave and Katie might chime in if you're having a rough time. If you start bumping into other drivers too much, they'll get a bit annoyed. Winning this one can bag you the 'Rookie Coming Through!' and 'Nailed an Event' Trophies/Achievements.

King of Battersea

Next up is the 'King of Battersea', a Last Man Standing event on Battersea Bridge. This one unlocks after you've tackled some initial events in London, Baja, and Croatia. You'll see a video explaining Last Man Standing before you start. The core mechanic here is a 20-second timer. About 40 seconds into the race, a countdown appears. When it hits zero, the last-place driver gets eliminated, and the timer resets. It’s a real test of nerve and pace!

• Event Type: Last Man Standing
• Races: Battersea Bridge
• Pro: Dave Mirra
• XP: 6,000
• Payouts: Easy: $61,875, Casual: $66,000, Serious: $70,125, Savage: $74,250, Extreme: $78,375, Hardcore: $82,500

Once you've conquered this event, Dave Mirra will challenge you to a Timed Throwdown. Good luck!

Kerrang! Battersea Blast

This is another Rally Cross event, this time on Battersea Bridge B for 2 laps. The key thing here is the vehicle restriction: you'll need either the Colin McRae R4 or the BMW Z4 M Coupe. If you don't own one, don't worry, you'll see a specific icon indicating the available vehicles, and your opponents will be using them too. This track is essentially Battersea Bridge but in reverse, so expect a different challenge.

• Event Type: Rally Cross
• Vehicles Allowed: Colin McRae R4 or BMW Z4 M Coupe
• Races: Battersea Bridge B (2 Laps)
• Pro: Katie Justice
• XP: 5,000
• Payouts: Easy: $56,250, Casual: $60,000, Serious: $63,750, Savage: $67,500, Extreme: $71,250, Hardcore: $75,000

Focus on hitting your marks, especially since the track direction is flipped. Mastering these London events will set you up nicely for the rest of your rally career!