South Los Santos

Master the South Los Santos street race in GTA V. Learn to time your boost, use Franklin's special, and navigate tricky turns for a $450 prize.

Alright, let's get you through the South Los Santos street race in Grand Theft Auto V. This is actually the same course you'll hit during one of Hao's missions, so if you've done that, you'll probably recognize it. The key here is to nail that initial boost right when the countdown hits zero. Seriously, time your acceleration perfectly as the clock ticks to 0 – it'll give you a massive head start.

You can try to draft behind other racers, but honestly, if you've got a quick car, you'll likely be pulling ahead anyway. There are a couple of tricky spots you'll want to watch out for. The first is a really sharp turn right after a railroad crossing, which then leads onto the freeway. For this section, it's a super good idea to use Franklin's special ability. Keep it active until you're on the freeway – it'll help you maintain speed and make those tight bends while your rivals struggle.

After you get off the freeway, you'll be dealing with more turns and, importantly, oncoming traffic. This can be a real pain, especially when you're going downhill and your car's ride height is low, making it tough to see what's coming. Be super careful here!

The other big turn to be aware of comes after a long, fast straight. You'll be heading towards the finish line and need to make a near 90-degree turn. You'll be going pretty fast, so either use Franklin's special again to blast through it, or be prepared to brake early and take it slow to avoid crashing. Nail one more lap without any major screw-ups, and you'll bag yourself a cool $450 prize.

Race Details:

• Prize: $450
• Entry Fee: $100