Another Festive Powerhouse Crashes the Horizon Festival’s Holiday Celebration.
The “M” in 2022 BMW M5 CS may not stand for “merry” but it still is one great present to get for yourself this holiday season on the Horizon Festival!
Unlockable for 20 PTS until December 26, this reward car is BMW’s most powerful M production model ever made weighting in at 627 reindeer power all thanks to a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine.
As with most competition or performance enhancements done to production cars, the M5’s redesign implied shedding weight wherever it could. This means a new carbon-fiber hood and racing seats were added to reduce weight and make the most out of all that new power.
Deck the halls with some M power on the BMW M5 CS!
Let us know what you’d like to see in Forza Horizon 5 in the future. Send your ideas and suggestions to our team through the Suggestions Hub.
If you into any issue on this update or others in the future, tell us about them on the Troubleshooting Hub
These are all the rewards coming to Forza Horizon 5 starting this week.
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2022 BMW i4
160 PTS: 2018 Audi RS 4 Avant
SPRING REWARDS
20 PTS: 2022 BMW M5 CS
40 PTS: Backstage Pass
Get your engines running for a new Showcase Remix!
The Porsche 2023 Porsche 911 Rallye takes over the On a Wing and on a Prayer Showcase event in “The Flying Deutsch-Man" which will have you driving the all-terrain 911 through different times of day.
Complete it during this week of the Festival Playlist and unlock the Gingerbread Outfit for your character.
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The Racing is Getting Merrier with an AMG Reward Car
Able to perform on the track and on holiday tours across snowy landscapes, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG Wagon is a family-sized speed monster that can do almost anything.
For starters, this wagon comes equipped with 5.4-liter, supercharged V8 engine that puts out 469 reindeerpower. This fantastically powerful engine allows the car to compete with super cars in quarter-mile races.
Along with a delightfully fast engine, the AMG Wagon is also quite nimble. Thanks to its AWD system and clever weight distribution, this car can tackle even the tightest corners with great precision.
With enough power to score impressive times around tracks and room to fit almost anything in the back, you know this is your ride for some late holiday shopping!
Shoot your suggestions to make Forza Horizon 5 the best experience for you at our Suggestions Hub.
If you have encountered any issues with this update or any other part of the game, please visit the Troubleshooting Hub.
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2022 BMW i4
160 PTS: 2018 Audi RS 4 Avant
SPRING REWARDS
20 PTS: 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG Wagon
40 PTS: Backstage Pass
This week the Stadium gets ready to host slippery games of hockey as the Ice Rink takes over once more.
Complete with pucks and goals, this transformation of the Stadium will allow players to unlock previous accolades bound to the Ice Rink!
This Stadium will return during week 4 of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up so don’t miss out on more chances of slipping and sliding through the Ice Rink.
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Don’t Miss Out on Your Last Chance to Get Forza Horizon 4.
Dear members of the Forza Horizon community, as we mentioned in previous communications, Forza Horizon 4 and its DLC content are getting delisted from digital retailers and will not be available for purchase after December 15.
We are currently having a final sale with an 80% discount on every version of Forza Horizon 4. This is your last chance to purchase the game at a very special price and start exploring the landscapes of historical Britain.
The sale ends on December 15th, the same day Forza Horizon 4 is getting delisted, so don’t miss out and add this game to your collection!
Presents Are Sure to Arrive on Time with These Two Reward Cars
Unlock and drive an All-Wheel Drive mansion with the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur from December 5 until December 12 on the Festival Playlist.
This masterclass on luxury performance comes equipped with the best of both worlds: a W12 twin-turbocharged engine and real wood finishes on the interior.
Packed with 616 reindeer power, Bentley’s cozy racing cabin can reach 100 kph in around 4.5 seconds. As comfort cannot distance itself from speed in this car, the Flying Spur’s interior is also completely wrapped in premium leather.
Get home in time to celebrate with the entire family with the Flying Spur available now as a reward for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist.
If you have any suggestions to make the Forza Horizon 5 experience better than it has been, visit our Suggestions Hub and let us know!
Celebrate this season of holiday racing with more rewards to unlock.
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2022 BMW i4
160 PTS: 2018 Audi RS 4 Avant
SPRING REWARDS
20 PTS: 2021 Bentley Flying Spur
40 PTS: Backstage Pass
In case you are a jolly old man with a mission to deliver thousands of gifts across the globe or just an overall car fan, this week’s second reward car checks all the boxes of what you might want in a car.
The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO is a powered-up version of the Nissan Z. The makeover starts with a new twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 420 reindeerpower. A peek underneath the car reveals Akebono performance brakes and a track-focused suspension to improve handling around tight corners.
Complete the transformation with a new aerodynamic body kit designed to improve grip and increase downforce and you got yourself the best ride for you could ask for this holiday season.
Unlock the Z Nismo by completing the “Nissan Eazy” Seasonal Championship until December 12.
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Coming to your Garage this Month!
Horizon Holidays Mix-up (December 5 – January 2)
Festival Playlist
A nice quilt and hot cocoa inside a new reward car... is there any better plan for the holidays?
To get you started on your winter adventures, we present four reward cars (three new to Horizon) during the four entirely wintry weeks of Horizon Holidays Mix-up, all with four doors and room for a ton of presents.
2024 Nissan Z NISMO
Complete the “Nissan Eazy” Seasonal Championship during Week 1 “Winter” of the Horizon Holidays Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 5 until December 12.
For this season of giving, Nissan gave the Z a racing makeover and a nice little badge that reads NISMO. This not only means the car looks slicker, but it also performs better on the track.
To start, the Z NISMO found a new twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 420 reindeerpower, wrapped under the tree with its name on it. Next to it was a handling package that includes Akebono performance brakes and a track-focused suspension.
Instead of an itchy festive sweater, Nissan’s racing division gave the car a new aerodynamic look that evokes the brand’s past and improves downforce with side spoilers, air splitters, and a rear wing.
Unlock and customize this car with the included Liberty Walk Rear Wing and Widebody Kit!
2021 Bentley Flying Spur
Earn 20 PTS during Week 1 “Winter” of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 5 until December 12.
Chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, and leather is covering your new favorite four-door AWD supercar, the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur.
This distinguished gentleman comes with a mighty W-12, twin-turbocharged engine that provides it with 616 reindeerpower. That alone allows the car to reach 100 kph in just over 4.5 seconds.
As luxurious as it is powerful, the Flying Spur’s interior is covered in high-quality leather and natural wood and metal finishes. If this car’s raw power isn’t amusing enough, you can also get it with a wi-fi package and, if the track did a number on your back, massaging seats are also available.
2006 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG Wagon
Earn 20 PTS during Week 2 “Winter” of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 12 until December 19.
With room in the back for an entire team of toy-building elves and an engine you wouldn’t expect in a family wagon, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG Wagon might be the car that can do almost anything.
Thinking of taking it to the track? Not a problem, the E 55 is equipped with a 5.4-liter, supercharged V8 engine built by hand that produces an astonishing 469 reindeerpower. That translates into a 0-100 kph time of just above 4 seconds and a quarter mile in just 12 seconds.
Not only is this certified mom vehicle fast, but its weight distribution and rear-wheel drive allow it to handle amazingly around corners.
The holiday season is better enjoyed with family and friends, so give them a surprisingly thrilling ride with the E 55 AMG Wagon.
2022 BMW M5 CS
Earn 20 PTS during Week 3 “Winter” of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 19 until December 26.
BMW’s M division does it again, this time upgrading the M5 and creating the thrilling 2022 BMW M5 CS, the most powerful M production model ever created.
For those wondering, CS stands for Competition Sport. This means the lightweight construction with carbon panels, strong V8 engine, and new sports suspension aren’t just a coincidence. In fact, the car was built with performance in mind, so much so that it can reach 100 kph in just 3 seconds.
An all-wheel drive system completes the performance package, putting all the 627 reindeerpower to good use, and the gold accents and wheels make the outside of this car an unmissable sight. Customize even further with AC Schnitzer body parts (a rear bumper, a side skirt, and one of two rear wings!). Drive the fastest and latest in BMW’s luxury-performance division with the M5 CS.
2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
Earn 20 PTS during Week 4 “Winter” of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 26 until January 2.
Superpowered, super luxurious, and super spacious. The 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is everything you want in a luxury muscle car with enough room in the back for decorations and presents.
The Horizon Festival can’t have enough built-for-the-city cars to turn into track or off-road monsters, especially when they are packed with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine.
The biggest highlights of this car are found inside, with bucket seats covered in leather and a huge trunk to pack everything you might need for the holiday season.
Transform this family vehicle into a track shredder unlocking it on the Festival Playlist!
Horizon Extreme (January 2 – 30)
Festival Playlist
Four weeks of extreme flips and stunts deserve a daredevil that can match their freak, and the Horizon Extreme Festival Playlist has exactly that coming up.
1965 DeBerti Chevrolet C10 ‘Slayer’ Earn 20 PTS during Week 1 “Summer” Season on the Horizon Extreme Festival Playlist. Available from January 2 until January 9.
This DeBerti build is all about extreme numbers: 900 horsepower, 6 wheels, 3 axles, 5 inches of adjustable height, and so much more packed in a car that’s as badass as they come.
In an effort to get as close as possible to 1,000 bhp while running on regular 93-octane gasoline, a 2020 GM LSX-B15 V8 engine provided by Chevrolet Performance was added as this monster’s beating heart. A hydraulic suspension from Mittler Bros allows the driver to lift the car an additional 5 inches, or keep it as close to the ground as possible.
Like a warning sign, this car sports red details all over the place to let you know the “Slayer” name is not a game; it is what this car came to do.
What’s Next?
Time to flex under the moonlight with Midnight Muscle.
This new update brings new events and reward cars, along with the return of the extended night cycle.
A new highly requested feature will also let you set your favorite start screen!
Holiday Festivities and Extreme Experiences Return to Forza Horizon 5
Greet the season with a double whammy! That’s right, we have two content updates coming up: one before and one after the holiday season.
Starting December 5 and sledding until January 2, your favorite Horizon Festival holiday specials return, but this time dj scratch it’s remix of two in Horizon Holiday Mix-up.
Gear up and start earning points to unlock four new cars available as your Festival Playlist rewards including the luxury cars, wagons, and more!
Two different winter-themed Stadiums will take over during every other week of the Holiday Mix-up. ‘Tis the season of racing!
From January 2 until January 30, flips, turns, and twists take over the Horizon Festival in Extreme Horizon, with the return of a special Stadium from Horizon PR Stunt Party and a new reward car to unlock. For our community’s creators, Extreme Horizon will also bring 4 new EventLab Stubs to build on!
Get cozy (and greasy) with the new content updates coming to Forza Horizon 5 for this holiday season!
Release Notes & Game Fixes
The following list details some of the fixes and changes we are implementing with this new update:
Fixed the issue causing backfire to appear on the side of the 1970 GMC Jimmy instead of its back
Fixed the 2022 Cadillac CT5V Blackwing’s roll cage obstructing driver and rear window view
The logo on the 2021 Lamborghini Sian Roadster’s rear wing will no longer appear to be floating
The 2022 Gordon Murray T.50 will now appear under the “European Hypercar” category
Fixed an issue with the “Unbeatable Street Racing” Accolade which didn’t match its menu description
Fixed an issue with the “On The Naughty List” Accolade which sometimes wasn’t unlocking after photographing the 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV
The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS now shows the accurate badge on the wheels, and the silhouette displayed on the infotainment screen has been fixed
The best films of history come together to celebrate one of the most wonderful times of the year.
Usher in the holidays by wearing the Classic Cinema Outfit, which you can earn by completing the “Snow Business” Seasonal Championship during Week 4 of the Festival Playlist.
The 911 Rallye Takes Over a Showcase Remix
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a ghost or two: the Horizon Holiday Mix-up welcomes a remixed version of the On a Wing and a Prayer Showcase event: The Flying Deutsch-man. Your goal is to drive a Porsche 911 Rallye across multiple environments during different times of day.
Revisit one of your first adventures at the Horizon Festival on the third week of the Festival Playlist.
The Stadium Gets Festive in Two Different Styles
The Stadium wraps itself in holiday cheer with two different winter-themed transformations taking place during the four winter weeks of the Holiday Remix.
On the first and third weeks of Horizon Holiday Remix, enjoy the snow and decorations of the Winter Wonderland Stadium. Enjoy the view and coziness of candy canes, Christmas trees, and snowmen in this returning Evolving World feature.
You better have your ice skates ready as the Stadium freezes over to welcome the return of the Ice Rink, complete with hockey pucks, lines, and goals during the second and fourth weeks of the update.
Horizon Extreme (January 2 – 30)
After the Horizon Holiday Mix-up ends, the Stadium cleans out the ice and snow and replaces them with the returning Stunt Park.
Visit Stunt Park to find ramps, half-pipes, smashable items, and more extreme additions to perform jumps and flips in the air.
During the first week of the Horizon Extreme Festival Playlist, explore the Stunt Park to find and smash the returning Dinosaur Pinata Collectible!
A Belated Gift for EventLab Creators
The new year brings new ways to create events for the community to share and enjoy. Take your creativity to the limit with four new EventLab Build Stubs scattered throughout the Mexico map, available permanently starting January 2:
Volcan Build Stub
Montaña Build Stub
Dunas Blancas Build Stub
Sierra Verde Build Stub
Get a breath of inspiration from these new Stubs and start creating new events!
What’s Next?
This new update brings new events and reward cars, along with the return of the extended night cycle.
A new highly requested feature will also let you set your favorite start screen!
Hit the Turbo Button on the Final Horizon Track Day Reward Car!
The final 911 in this unique lineup of reward cars might be the ultimate Porsche experience for the road. The 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S is a road and track performer ready to join your garage from November 28 until December 5.
Everything in this car screams “Please take me to the track!”: its new six-cylinder engine, VTG Turbo, 640 bhp, and 0-100 kph time just above 2 seconds. Even more amazing than that, this car still feels like a dream when driving it back to your house after the track day is over.
Destroy a quarter mile race in just 9.9 seconds like a race car with all the inside comfort of a modern sports ride with the Turbo S. Unlock it by completing the “50 Years of Porsche 911 Turbo” Seasonal Championship on the final week of Horizon Track Day.
If you have encountered any issues with this update, please make sure to report it on our Troubleshooting Hub. You will find other known issues we are currently investigating as well.
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2017 Porsche #92 Porsche GT Team 911 RSR
160 PTS: 2009 Lotus 2-Eleven
SPRING REWARDS
20 PTS: 2019 Porsche #70 Porsche Motorsport 935
40 PTS: Backstage Pass
There’s more to the 911 Turbo S than just driving it. You can also customize it!
11 pieces are available for this car as you unlock it to create a version you want to drive in and out of the track every day.
The list includes:
3 front bumpers
3 rear wings
3 rear bumpers
2 side skirts
Pieces feature makers such as Brabus, Maxton Design, and Forza.
Just in case you missed them, the 911 Rallye available as Autumn’s reward also comes with plenty customization options to try out!
[table] [tr][th]Category [/th][th]Event [/th][th]Restriction [/th][th]Reward [/th][th]Seasonal Points [/th][/tr] [tr][td]Forzathon Weekly [/td][td]Science Meets Speed [/td][td]2013 Ariel Atom V8 500 [/td][td]160 Forzathon PTS [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]Festival High Speed Circuit [/td][td]Modern Sports Cars – A 800 [/td][td]2018 Saleen S1 [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]Mirage Raceway [/td][td]2013 Caterham Superlight [/td][td]1987 Buick Regal GNX [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Trial [/td][td]Elbows Out [/td][td]Rally Monsters – A 800 [/td][td]2010 Lexus LFA [/td][td]10 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]50 Years of Porche 911 Turbo [/td][td]Porsche 911 – S1 900 [/td][td]2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Half a Mil [/td][td]Retro Supercars (under 500K CR) - A 800 [/td][td]2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Estadio – Speed Trap [/td][td]Track Toys – S1 900 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Festival Speed Zone – Speed Zone [/td][td]Track Toys – S1 900 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Los Campos – Drift Zone [/td][td]Drift Cars – S1 900 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Ahead of the Pack [/td][td]Extreme Track Toys – S2 998 [/td][td]2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels PR Stunt [/td][td]Hammer's Shadow – Speed Trap [/td][td]Extreme Track Toys – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Racing Retro [/td][td]Retro Sports Cars – A 800 [/td][td]2002 BMW M3-GTR [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure PR Stunt [/td][td]Devil's Pass – Drift Zone [/td][td]Drift Cars – S1 900 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Photo Challenge [/td][td]#MainStage [/td][td]Take a photo near the main stage at the Horizon Festival México [/td][td]Badlands Desert Scarf [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Treasure Hunt [/td][td]ISO 200 [/td][td]Race past a camera to see a flash, reach the shutter speed and we will reveal some cash [/td][td]Forzathon Points [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Arcade [/td][td]Mini Games [/td][td]Complete any Horizon Arcade Event [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Open [/td][td]Fast Track [/td][td]Complete a Horizon Open race event in any Track Toy [/td][td]Falling [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Super7 [/td][td]The Super7 Challenge [/td][td]Complete all 7 Challenge Cards [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]N/A [/td][/tr] [/table]
Celebrate Three Years of Forza Horizon 5 Updates and Content!
Three years of live updates and content are easier said than done. Reflecting on our game’s origins and comparing it to its current state, it has evolved into something much bigger than we could have imagined—thanks to you, the Forza community!
We added new game modes, including the recent Hide & Seek and Horizon Test Track, and we introduced two expansions: Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure. We also made multiple quality of life improvements, between EventLab 2.0 and EventLab Island, our enhanced Photo Mode features, and American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) in Horizon Stories. Furthermore, we increased the garage capacity for cars and liveries, and added more cars than we can count – alongside new ways to customize those cars using body kits, rims, and anti-lag turbochargers!
On top of all that, we’ve even introduced new radio stations, clothing items, and player badges; new features like the Horizon Backstage; additional race routes and Midnight Battles; several new Horizon Stories including Donut Media and Drift Club, and a host of Evolving World updates like the Ice Rink, Neon Runway, Stunt Park, Winter Wonderland, Pathfinder Challenges, and many more!
There have also been numerous PC features added post release too, including NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and DLSS 3 Frame Generation, NVIDIA Reflex, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS, TAA, and Ray Tracing for car reflections in gameplay.
However, the most important part of Forza Horizon 5’s adventure through Mexico has been our community. The game would not be where it’s today without the multiple EventLab creations, community builds and liveries, countless photos, and so much more content you have made on your own with the tools we provided. We want to thank you immensely!
To celebrate the journey we have shared, we would like to ask for a small favor: please vote for Forza Horizon 5 in the Labor of Love category for the upcoming Steam Awards
We hope you continue to enjoy playing Forza Horizon 5, creating content for it, and sharing your adventures with our community! ¡Adiós!
The Porsche 911 R is Your New Ally for Endurance Racing.
Track day gets a whole new meaning with the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R, the German brand’s latest endurance race car.
Racing runs in this car’s DNA, and it was built to perform in almost any type of event, starting with endurance championships and extending to drag and street racing.
A car with this type of heritage and design philosophy couldn’t fall short in the power department. The 911 R passes the test with flying colors, thanks to its flat-six, 4.2-liter engine that produces 565 bhp.
Optimization did not stop at the engine. Porsche also modified the suspension to improve the driving experience and tire duration. Body modifications improve airflow and downforce. All that’s missing is a driver daring enough to take this car to the limit. If you're ready, you can unlock it for 20 PTS until November 28.
Let us know what you’d like to see in Forza Horizon 5 in the future. Send your ideas and suggestions to our team through the Suggestions Hub.
If you into any issue on this update or others in the future, tell us about them on the Troubleshooting Hub
These are all the rewards coming to Forza Horizon 5 starting this week.
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2017 Porsche #92 Porsche GT Team 911 RSR
160 PTS: 2009 Lotus 2-Eleven
SPRING REWARDS
20 PTS: 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R
40 PTS: Backstage Pass
Unlock a 2003 Porsche Carrera GT by completing this week’s The Trail at the Estadio Circuit.
A 2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari and a 2022 Cupra UrbanRebel Concept will be available this week at the Forzathon shop. Start earning points and get them before the season ends!
Here are all the challenges you’ll be able to conquer on the Festival Playlist for the next seven days.
[table] [tr][th]Category [/th][th]Event [/th][th]Restriction [/th][th]Reward [/th][th]Seasonal Points [/th][/tr] [tr][td]Forzathon Weekly [/td][td]Lightweight Experts [/td][td]2012 Lotus Exsige S [/td][td]160 Forzathon PTS [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]Woodsman's Wonderland [/td][td]Retro Rally – B 700 [/td][td]2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]Johonua [/td][td]Modern Sports Cars – S1 900 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Trial [/td][td]One for the Road [/td][td]Super GT – S1 900 [/td][td]2003 Porsche Carrera GT [/td][td]10 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Pickup the Pace [/td][td]Pickups & 4x4's – C 600 [/td][td]2013 Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Beaming [/td][td]BMW (AWD) - A 800 [/td][td]1981 BMW M1 [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Mudflows – Speed Trap [/td][td]Sports Utility Heroes – B 700 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Paso Inferior – Speed Trap [/td][td]Sports Utility Heroes – B 700 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]La Marisma - Trailbazer [/td][td]Sports Utility Heroes – B 700 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Elemental Hazard [/td][td]Unlimited Offroad –A 800 [/td][td]2013 Caterham Superlight R500 [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels PR Stunt [/td][td]Frozen Rush – Speed Zone [/td][td]Modern Sports Cars – S1 900 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship [/td][td]What's for Desert? [/td][td]Rally Monsters – A 800 [/td][td]1989 Porsche #65 Rothsport Racing 911 'Desert Flyer' [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure PR Stunt [/td][td]Palm Forest – Danger Sign [/td][td]Sports Utility Heroes – B 700 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Photo Challenge [/td][td]#TrackDay [/td][td]Photograph any Porsche while in a race at the Horizon Oval Circuit [/td][td]Black Modern Puebla Dress [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Treasure Hunt [/td][td]Track Daze [/td][td]Revealing treasure is a serious knack, try burning out at the test track [/td][td]Forzathon Points [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Arcade [/td][td]Mini Games [/td][td]Complete any Horizon Arcade Event [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Eliminator [/td][td]The Eliminator Challenge [/td][td][/td][td]"It is the way" [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Super7 [/td][td]The Super7 Challenge [/td][td]Complete all 7 Challenge Cards [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]N/A [/td][/tr] [/table]
