FM Featured Events & Cars Overview | June 18 - June 25, 2025
This is the seventh week of Update 20 weekly content. and first week of Update 21 features.
Share car selections, tuning tips, and liveries for these events!
CARS
With Update 20 the following cars have been added to the Showroom for all Forza Motorsport players:
- 2005 Mitsubishi #1 Sierra Enterprises Lancer Evolution Time Attack
- 1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV
- 1984 Toyota #25 Horsepower Techs Starlet Time Attack
Spotlight and Reward Cars
Spotlight cars are discounted in the Showroom for a limited time but remain available to collect in the Buy Cars menu. Reward cars are available from completing events in both the Builders Cup and Champions Cup (listed below in the Career Menu section).
- The 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is this week’s Spotlight car, available in the Showroom at a 30% discount through June 25.
- The 2017 Acura NSX, 2014 BMW M4 Coupé, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupe, 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth are available at a 15% discount for VIPs along with the three 2023 Cadillac V-Series.R models are available at a discount through June 25.
- The 2025 Honda IndyCar and the 2025 Chevrolet IndyCar are both available to buy from the Showroom with in-game credits and will be discounted through July 2, 2025.
CHALLENGE HUB REWARDS
Navigate to the Challenge Hub from the Main Menu to track your progress in unlocking cars, suits, and credits. Challenge Hub objectives are spread across Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals.
This week adds the opportunity to collect the Forza Motorsport 20th Anniversary Livery for completing a clean lap in the ‘Forza Ferrari on Mugello’ Featured Rivals event by July 2.
See the Challenge Hub topic for a list of permanently available Car and Suit rewards.
Weekly Challenges (June 18 - June 25)
| Title | Description | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Spotlight Challenge | Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS | 25,000 Credits |
| Weekly Skills Challenge | Complete 5 clean laps in the rain | 15,000 Credits |
| Weekly Safety Challenge | Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer | 25,000 Credits |
| Weekly Rivals Challenge | Complete 10 clean laps in any Rivals Event | 15,000 Credits |
| Weekly Track Challenge | Get a Segment Score of 9 or higher on any track | 15,000 Credits |
RIVALS
This week starts the Forza Ferrari on Mugello event, rotates the Spotlight Rivals event, and adds new Open Division events. See the Challenge Hub for related rewards! Timed events:
| Menu | Event | Car | Track | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featured | Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2 | 1988 McLaren #12 MP4/4 | Hakone - GP Circuit | July 9 |
| Featured | Forza Ferrari on Mugello | 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia | Mugello Circuit – Full Circuit | July 2 |
| Featured | Fujimi Kaido Touge | 1984 Toyota #25 Starlet Time Attack | Fujimi Kaido - Full | June 25 |
| Featured | Spotlight – Porsche 911 GT2 RS | 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS | Maple Valley – Full Circuit | June 25 |
| Drift Zone | Ghost of Fujimi | 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex | Fujimi Kaido - Reverse | June 25 |
| Drift Zone | Super Supra | 1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV | Grand Oak - Full | June 25 |
Logitech McLaren G Challenge (closes July 9)
Race for $50,000+ in cash, prizes, and the opportunity to visit the McLaren Technology Centre in England! Sign up at Discord.gg/LogitechG to confirm eligibility and qualify for prizes from Logitech G. Top drivers per region qualify for the Grand Finals on August 23-24. Get behind the wheel of the 1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in the first qualifier, and at Hakone – GP Circuit in the second.
Spec Division Events (Permanent)
Compete for the top of the leaderboard in your favorite car from select divisions, or simply get some extra practice time in for an upcoming race in Featured Multiplayer.
Open Division Events (Permanent)
Competed for the top of the leaderboard in your favorite car from each production division. In Open Division events, upgrades are allowed with a Max PI specified per event, so remember to upgrade your car to maximize your chances of topping the leaderboard!
Open Division details
| Open Division | Restriction | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Early Sport Compact | Max 500 PI | Suzuka Circuit – East Circuit |
| Exotic GT Classics | Max 800 PI | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca – Full Circuit |
| Hot Hatch Icons | Max 400 PI | Hockenheim – Short Circuit |
| Modern Exotic GT | Max 800 PI | Yas Marina Circuit – North Circuit |
| Modern Hot Hatch | Max 600 PI | Grand Oak Raceway – Club Circuit |
| Modern Hypercars | Max 900 PI | Le Mans – Circuit International de la Sarthe – Full Circuit |
| Modern Sport Compact | Max 600 PI | Hakone – Club Circuit |
| Modern Sport Coupe | Max 700 PI | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Short Circuit |
| Modern Sport GT | Max 800 PI | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta – Grand Prix Course |
| Modern Sport Touring | Max 700 PI | Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit |
| Sport Coupe Icons | Max 400 PI | Mugello Circuit – Club Circuit |
| Sport GT Icons | Max 700 PI | Nürburgring – Sprint Circuit |
| Sport Luxury | Max 700 PI | Silverstone Racing Circuit – International Circuit |
| Sport Touring Classics | Max 600 PI | Virginia International Raceway – North Circuit |
| Street Drag Racers | Max 400 PI | Watkins Glen International Speedway – Short Circuit] |
| Track Toys | Max 800 PI | Road America – Full Circuit |
| Vintage Exotic GT | Max 400 PI | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – National Circuit |
| Vintage Muscle | Max 400 PI | Eaglerock Speedway – Club Circuit |
| Vintage Sport Compact | Max 300 PI | Lime Rock Park – Full Circuit |
Drift Zone Events
Drift your way to the top of the leaderboard in style by achieving the highest drift score in a single lap. Drift Score is based on speed, angle, and duration of each drift and must be successfully “banked” to count. Too much rotation, leaving the track, or collisions can interrupt a Drift Score. Rewind will invalidate or “dirty” a Drift Score. With Update 21, we’ve added 8 permanent Drift Rivals events.
Drift Rivals details
| Drift Rivals Event | Car | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Drift 101 | ||
| Welcome to Drift 102 | ||
| Welcome to Drift 103 | ||
| Ghost of Fujimi | 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex | Fujimi Kaido – Full Circuit Reverse |
| Super Supra | 1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV | Grand Oak - Full |
| Japanese Drift Battle | Drift Spec Toyota GR86 or Drift Spec SUBARU BRZ | Suzuka Circuit – East |
| Open Class Drift - A Class | Any A Class | Barcelona-Catalunya - National |
| Open Class Drift - A Class | Any A Class | Grand Oak Raceway – Club Circuit |
| Open Class Drift - B Class | Any B Class | Suzuka - East |
| Open Class Drift - B Class | Any B Class | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Short Circuit |
| Open Class Drift - C Class | Any C Class | Maple Valley - Short |
| Open Class Drift - C Class | Any C Class | Hockenheim – Short Circuit |
| Formula Drift at Road Atlanta | Any Formula Drift Car | Road Atlanta |
| Formula Drift at Laguna Seca | Any Formula Drift Car | Laguna Seca |
| Formula Drift at Barcelona-Catalunya | Any Formula Drift Car | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – National |
| Porsche Front-Engine Drift | Porsche, Front-engine | Hockenheimring - Short |
VIP Events (Permanent)
Special exclusive Rivals events for VIPs. Check out the Store to become a VIP today! With Update 21, all VIP Rivals have been re-activated and will always remain available to play.
VIP Rivals details
| VIP Rivals Event | Car | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome VIPs! | 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe FE | Laguna Seca - Corkscrew |
| High Velocity | 2019 Hyundai Veloster N FE | Lime Rock Park |
| Nocturnal Predator | 2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe FE | Kyalami - GP |
| Titanic Tuner | Subaru STI S209 FE | Road America |
| Body Builder | 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE FE | Mugello |
| Daytona Drizzle | 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe FP | Daytona |
| Sunset Showdown | Porsche #17 962 C | Hockenheimring |
| Mono a Mono | 2014 BAC Mono | Yas Marina |
| Hatchback Hunt | 2019 Hyundai Veloster N FE | Silverstone - National |
| Suzuka Scramble | 2011 Subaru WRX STI | Suzuka |
| Hockenheim Hustle | 2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe FE | Hockenheimring |
| Superveloce Speed | 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce | Yas Marina |
| Peninsula Prowess | 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE FE | Sunset Peninsula |
| High-Speed Hockenheim | 1981 Ford #2 Zakspeed Racing Capri Turbo | Hockenheimring |
| WRX Walkabout | 2019 Subaru STI S209 FE | Bathurst - Mount Panorama |
| German GTX | BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar | Nurburgring |
| Veloster Valentine | 2019 Hyunday Veloster N FE | Barcelona-Catalunya |
| Corvette Chase | Chevrolet #3 Corvette Racing C8.R | Mid-Ohio |
| Chase the White Whale | 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 | Silverstone |
| Cadillac Throwback | 2023 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R | Hakone - GP |
CAREER MENU
CHAMPIONS CUP
New race car-focused Tours have been permanently added to the Career in the form of the new Champions Cup. Dive into the world of Motorsport in a variety of modern and historical racecars. Unlock Invitationals and complete them to earn some of the most highly coveted reward cars that have been added to the game to date.
| Tour | Reward Car |
|---|---|
| One-Make Tour | 1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar |
| Touring World Tour | 1989 Audi #4 Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO |
| Thunder Tour | 1966 Ford #2 GT40 MkII Le Mans |
| Single Seat Tour | 1939 Auto Union Type D |
| Endurance Tour | 1991 Mazda #55 Mazda 787B |
| Invitational: Early BMW Challenge | 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsport M4 GT3 |
| Invitational: Retro GT | 1998 Nissan #23 Pennzoil NISMO Skyline GT-R |
| Invitational: Historic Endurance | 1988 Chevrolet #77 Beretta Trans Am |
| Invitational: Birth of Grand Prix | 1977 Renault #15 Equipe Renault Elf R.S. 01 |
| Invitational: GTP Endurance | 1988 Nissan #24 International R88C |
Champions Cup Tour details
- One-Make Tour
- Ginetta Juniors
- MX-5 Cup Series
- KTM X-Bow GT4 Series
- 488 Challenge
- Lamborghini Challenge
- Tour Completion Reward Car: 1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar
- Touring World Tour
- American Touring
- Eastern Touring
- European Touring
- Tour Completion Reward Car: 1989 Audi #4 Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO
- Thunder Tour
- Australian Supercars
- Forza T/A*
- Modern NASCAR
- IndyCar
- Tour Completion Reward Car: 1966 Ford #2 GT40 MkII Le Mans
- Single Seat Tour
- Grand Prix Rivals
- Formula 70s
- Formula 60s
- Tour Completion Reward Car: 1939 Auto Union Type D
- Endurance Tour
- American GT3
- Global GTE
- Daytona Prototype
- European LMP2
- Global Endurance
- American LMDh
- Tour Completion Reward Car: 1991 Mazda #55 Mazda 787B
- Invitational Series
- Early BMW Challenge (complete One-Make Tour)
- Retro GT (complete Touring World Tour)
- Historic Endurance (complete Thunder World Tour)
- Birth of Grand Prix (complete Single Seat Tour)
- GTP Endurance (complete Endurance Tour)
*In the Forza T/A Series, we’ve also included the 2014 Dodge #93 SRT Motorsports Viper GTS-R alongside the four Forza T/A cars in the Forza Motorsport Car Pass. This is to ensure all players, even those who don’t own any of the DLC cars, can complete these events.
FEATURED: OPEN CLASS TOUR
Upgrade your favorite stock racers – or any other cars of your choosing – and use them to complete all series in the Open Class Tour to collect the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO.
- Open Class Tour (Available May 7 - June 25)
- D Class Series
- C Class Series
- B Class Series
- A Class Series
- S Class Series
- R Class Series
- Reward Showcase (Complete all Open Class Tour series)
- Hakone – Grand Prix Circuit (6 laps)
20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR (Update 20)
This week adds the Spirit of Forza Motorsport 7 series to the Tour: Forza Motorsport 6 marked the return of a legend – the 2017 Ford GT. It also featured rain and night racing, 24-player races, new ways to race competitively, and a single-player that celebrated the history of automobiles and racing: Stories of Motorsport.
Completing each series will unlock a corresponding racing suit. Complete all series events to unlock the Reward Showcase and collect the 2022 Acura NSX Type S or collect it from the Challenge Hub with multiplayer racing.
20th Anniversary Tour (Permanent)
20th Anniversary Tour event details
- Spirit of Forza Motorsport (Starts May 7)
- Fujimi Kaido – Full Circuit (1 lap)
- Maple Valley – Full Circuit (5 laps)
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca – Full Circuit (5 laps)
- Sunset Peninsula Raceway – Full Circuit (5 laps)
- Spirit of Forza Motorsport 2 (Starts May 14)
- Mugello Circuit – Club Circuit (7 laps)
- Sebring International Raceway – Short Circuit (6 laps)
- Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta – Short Course (7 laps)
- Suzuka Circuit – Full Circuit (3 laps)
- Spirit of Forza Motorsport 3 (Starts May 21)
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit (4 laps)
- Silverstone Racing Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit (4 laps)
- Road America – Full Circuit (4 laps)
- Le Mans – Circuit International de la Sarthe - Full Circuit (2 laps)
- Spirit of Forza Motorsport 4 (Starts May 28)
- Hockenheim – Full Circuit (5 laps)
- Sunset Peninsula Raceway – Full Circuit Reverse (5 laps)
- Sebring International Raceway – Full Circuit (4 laps)
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Grand Prix Circuit (5 laps)
- Spirit of Forza Motorsport 5 (Starts June 4)
- Mount Panorama Circuit – Bathurst Circuit (4 laps)
- Yas Marina Circuit – Full Circuit (4 laps)
- Silverstone Racing Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit (4 laps)
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Full Circuit (3 laps)
- Spirit of Forza Motorsport 6 (Starts June 11)
- Lime Rock Park – Full Circuit (9 laps)
- Virginia International Raceway – Full Circuit (4 laps)
- Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit (5 laps)
- Daytona Intl Speedway – Sports Car Circuit (4 laps)
- Spirit of Forza Motorsport 7 (Starts June 18 5pm PT | June 19 12am UTC)
- Homestead-Miami Speedway – Road Circuit (6 laps)
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Full Circuit (3 laps)
- Mugello Circuit – Full Circuit (4 laps)
- Nürburgring – Nordschleife (1 lap)
- Reward Showcase (Complete all 20th Anniversary Tour series)
- Fujimi Kaido – Full Circuit (1 lap)
FEATURED MULTIPLAYER MENU
In Update 21, Featured Multiplayer has been reorganized, incorporating player feedback, with the goal of providing players with even more event variety.
- The ‘Featured’ category has been updated to focus on some of our most popular racing series, putting them front and center for all players to easily jump into, including the new IndyCar Series!
- The ‘Spec Events’ category will now include a number of series, cycling between a rotation of one-make staples as well as historical spec division series.
- A new ‘Semi-Open Events’ category has been added and focuses on events that challenge drivers to build and race their very own project car within a loose set of cycled car restrictions and themes. The Cycled Production Series features a new Production Division each day, each with its own Max PI restriction.
- All Open Class Series have been made permanently available in the ‘Open Events’ category. Enjoy!
| Menu | Event | Car Restriction | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Featured | Forza Touring Car Series | Forza Touring Cars (Spec) | Medium (~20 min.) |
| Featured | Forza GT3 Series | Forza GT3 | Long (~30 min.) |
| Featured | Forza P2 Series | Forza P2 (Spec) | Medium (~20 min.) |
| Featured | IndyCar Series | IndyCar | Medium (~20 min.) |
| Spec Events | Ginetta Juniors | Ginetta G40 Jr (Spec) | Short (~10 min.) |
| Spec Events | Subaru BRZ Spec Series | SUBARU BRZ '13 | Short (~10 min.) |
| Spec Events | The Birth of Grand Prix Series | The Birth of Grand Prix (Spec) | Medium (~20 min.) |
| Semi-Open Events | Cycled Production Series | cycled daily | Short (~10 min.) |
| Semi-Open Events | 20th Anniversary Series | Honda NSX-R '05, Nissan Z '03, Audi R8 5.2, Max 700 PI Ferrari 458, Ford GT '17, Max 800 PI McLaren P1 '13, Porsche 911 GT2 RS '18, Max 900 PI |
Short (~10 min.) |
| Semi-Open Events | RWD Series | RWD, cycled daily | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | E Class Series | E Class | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | D Class Series | D Class | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | C Class Series | C Class | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | B Class Series | B Class | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | A Class Series | A Class | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | S Class Series | S Class | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | R Class Series | R Class | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | P Class Series | P Class | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | X Class Series | X Class | Short (~10 min.) |
Series details
Forza Touring Car Series
Fine-tuned and heavily modified for performance, Touring Cars compete around the world on highly technical tracks, in races that emphasize driver skill and car durability over sheer speed. Track playlist rotates weekly between Short, Medium, and Long races.
Forza GT3 Series
Designed for balance and agility, GT3 cars feature aerodynamic enhancements, lightweight construction, and powerful engines, making them a thrill to drive on the track. Track playlist rotates daily between Medium and Long races; series rotates weekly between GT3 and GT2.
Forza P2 Series
Sharing many advanced, tech-savvy features with their LMP1 siblings, LPM2 Prototypes accommodate design limitations to lower production costs but keep driving excitement maximized. Track playlist rotates daily between Medium and Long races; series rotates weekly between P2, Proto-H, and P1.
IndyCar Series
Step into the world of high-speed excitement in this premiere open-wheel racing series, where precision, power, and passion collide on the track.
Ginetta Juniors
A nimble and spirited racer, the 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior’s compact frame and striking aesthetics make it the perfect entry-level car for aspiring motorsport champions. Series rotates weekly.
Subaru BRZ Spec Series
A brilliant collaboration between Subaru and Toyota yielded the nimble, quick BRZ for driving enthusiasts to push hard on the street and take to the limit on the track. Series rotates weekly.
The Birth of Grand Prix
The roots of formula racing grew from these powerful, open wheel machines that dominated international circuits in the early 20th century. Series rotates weekly.
Cycled Production Series
Showcase the speed, agility, and engineering prowess of everyday production vehicles in this series where the division changes daily.
- Modern Exotic GT, Max 800 PI - Short
- Vintage Muscle, Max 400 PI - Short
- Modern Hypercars, Max 900 PI - Short
- Sport Touring Classics, Max 600 PI - Short
- Modern Hot Hatch, Max 600 PI - Short
- Sport GT Icons, Max 700 PI - Short
- Modern Sport Compact, Max 600 PI - Short
- Hot Hatch Icons, Max 400 PI - Short
- Modern Sport Coupe, Max 700 PI - Short
- Vintage Sport Compact, Max 300 PI - Short
- Modern Sport GT, Max 800 PI - Short
- Early Sport Compact, Max 500 PI - Short
- Modern Sport Touring, Max 700 PI - Short
- Sport Coupe Icons, Max 400 PI - Short
- Track Toys, Max 800 PI - Short
- Exotic GT Classics, Max 800 PI - Short
- Sport Luxury, Max 700 PI - Short
- Vintage Exotic GT, Max 400 PI - Short
- Street Drag Racers, Max 400 PI - Short
20th Anniversary Series
Experience the evolution of Forza Motorsport in this epic series that celebrates iconic cover cars & tracks from the past! Car restrictions & tracks cycle weekly. The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is added to the eligible cars. Track playlist rotates daily; series rotates weekly.
RWD Series
Pick your favorite RWD car and bring it to dominate the competition! Restrictions rotate daily; series rotates weekly.
- E Class, Production Only
- D Class
- C Class
- B Class
- A Class
- S Class
- R Class
Open Events: Class Series
Pick your favorite car in each class or build your very own and bring it to dominate the competition! These events are now permanent.
MEETUPS MENU
Join other players on-track without the pressure of competition, car restrictions or race rules in Meetups. Drive, tune, upgrade your car, enjoy the dynamic time of day and weather, and vote to change the track at any time for the current Meetup event! To switch cars while in a Meetup, you need to go back to the pre-race menu. Pause the game and select ‘Exit → Leave Race’ to return to the Pre-Race menu.
Update 21 has added three more Meetups: Fujimi Kaido Track Day Meetup, Top Speed Track Day Meetup, Cycled Ovals Track Day Meetup.
- Fujimi Kaido Drift Meetup – Go sideways on massive stretches of serpentine Japanese mountain roads in this 24/7 Meetup at Fujimi Kaido with Drift Scoring enabled.
- Cycled Track Drift Meetup – All 73 track layouts are available in this Drift Meetup where you can vote for your favorite drift track.
- Nürburgring Nordschleife Track Day Meetup – Tackle the ‘Green Hell’ in this 24/7 Meetup at the Nordschleife – the perfect track to test any car build and put it through its paces.
- Fujimi Kaido Track Day Meetup - Calling all Touge racers! Do you have what it takes to se the best lap time on Fujimi Kaido? Put your car and driving skills to the test in this gauntlet of speed and control.
- Cycled Track Day Meetup - All 73 track layouts are available in this Meetup where you’re encouraged to set your best lap time on any track, in any car.
- Cycled Ovals Track Day Meetup - This Meetup is perfect for motorsport enthusiast looking to experience the unique challenges, culture, and excitement of oval racing.
- Top Speed Track Day Meetup - Do you like going fast? This is the perfect Meetup for you! This Meetup takes drivers all around the globe onto tracks that allow even the fastest cars to be pushed to their absolute limit.