Master NHL 27's Dodge Speedzone challenges with this guide. Learn strategies for Passing, Blocking, Drafting, and Time Trials to earn gold medals and skill points.
This section covers the Dodge Speedzone mode in NHL 27, which allows players to practice four vital elements of NASCAR racing. Obtaining all gold medals requires time and effort.
Passing
Description: Pass a full field of cars as quickly as possible.
Scoring: 5 points per pass, -2 points for damage, -5 points for major damage, -2 points for off track, -5 points for being passed.
Requirements: Stay above 100 MPH (50 MPH for levels 3-5), no reckless driving.
- Level 1 - Craftsman Truck Series - California: Gold=60 pts, Silver=40 pts, Bronze=20 pts. Skill Points-100, 50, 25
- Level 2 - Busch Series - Dover: Gold=65 pts, Silver=45 pts, Bronze=25 pts. Skill Points-200, 100, 50
- Level 3 - Nextel Series - Homestead: Gold=70 pts, Silver=50 pts, Bronze=30 pts. Skill Points-300, 150, 75
- Level 4 - Craftsman Truck Series - Phoenix: Gold=75 pts, Silver=55 pts, Bronze=35 pts. Skill Points-400, 200, 100
- Level 5 - Featherlite Modified Series - Red Ball: Gold=80 pts, Silver=60 pts, Bronze=40 pts. Skill Points-500, 250, 125
Strategy: Pass low when the AI runs high and vice versa. Learn to 'thread the needle' when computer cars shift with the track's rhythm.
Blocking
Description: Hold off a pack of cars trying to pass you after taking the lead.
Scoring: 5 points for blocking, -2 points for not blocking, -2 points for being off the track, -2 points for damage, -5 points for major damage.
Requirements: Stay above 50 MPH, no reckless driving.
- Level 1 - Craftsman Truck Series - Atlanta: Gold=35 pts, Silver=25 pts, Bronze=15 pts. Skill Points-100, 50, 25
- Level 2 - Busch Series - Las Vegas: Gold=40 pts, Silver=30 pts, Bronze=20 pts. Skill Points-200, 100, 50
- Level 3 - Nextel Series - Chicagoland: Gold=45 pts, Silver=35 pts, Bronze=25 pts. Skill Points-300, 150, 75
- Level 4 - Featherlite Modified Series - Richmond: Gold=50 pts, Silver=40 pts, Bronze=30 pts. Skill Points-400, 200, 100
- Level 5 - Featherlite Modified Series - Martinsville: Gold=55 pts, Silver=45 pts, Bronze=35 pts. Skill Points-500, 250, 125
Strategy: This challenge prepares you for reducing rivals in Fight to the Top mode. Avoid excessive swerving after pressing 'A' to lock in.
Drafting
Description: Share draft with an opponent to earn respect.
Scoring: -4 to 10 points for sharing draft (10 points for perfect draft), -2 points for activating share draft but not drafting.
Requirements: Stay above 100 MPH.
- Level 1 - Nextel Series - Talladega: Gold=60 pts, Silver=40 pts, Bronze=20 pts. Skill Points-100, 50, 25
- Level 2 - Busch Series - Daytona: Gold=65 pts, Silver=45 pts, Bronze=25 pts. Skill Points-200, 100, 50
- Level 3 - Nextel Series - Indianapolis: Gold=70 pts, Silver=50 pts, Bronze=30 pts. Skill Points-300, 150, 75
- Level 4 - Craftsman Truck Series - Michigan: Gold=75 pts, Silver=55 pts, Bronze=35 pts. Skill Points-400, 200, 100
- Level 5 - Nextel Series - Texas: Gold=80 pts, Silver=60 pts, Bronze=40 pts. Skill Points-500, 250, 125
Strategy: Position yourself correctly when AI cars make their move (indicated by a red arrow). The arrow should point to the center of your back bumper for a perfect draft.
Time Trials
Description: Lay down times on tough road courses against the clock.
Scoring: None.
Requirements: Stay above 100 MPH, finish at or before bronze time.
- Level 1 - Featherlite Modified Series - Old Spice: Gold=23.7 sec, Silver=24.5 sec, Bronze=25 sec. Skill Points-100, 50, 25
- Level 2 - Craftsman Truck Series - Watkins Glen: Gold=40.9 sec, Silver=41.7 sec, Bronze=42.5 sec. Skill Points-200, 100, 50
- Level 3 - Nextel Series - Infineon: Gold=48.4 sec, Silver=49 sec, Bronze=49.5 sec. Skill Points-300, 150, 75
- Level 4 - Nextel Series - Dockside: Gold=22.575 sec, Silver=22.9 sec, Bronze=23.25 sec. Skill Points-400, 200, 100
- Level 5 - Nextel Series - Speedway Blvd.: Gold=30.3 sec, Silver=30.8 sec, Bronze=31.3 sec. Skill Points-500, 250, 125
Strategy: See below for strategies regarding time trials.
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