FM Featured Events & Cars Overview | May 14 - May 21, 2025
This is the second week of Update 20 weekly content.
Share car selections, tuning tips, and liveries for these events!
CARS
With this update 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
Note that Reward cars are only available to collect by the event deadline; they are not available from the Buy Cars Showroom. Spotlight cars continue to be available from the Showroom after the discount period.
- The 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z and 2008 Aston Martin DBS are this week’s Spotlight cars, available in the Showroom at a 30% discount through May 21.
- The 2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale is available at a 15% discount for VIPs through May 21, and the three 2023 Cadillac V-Series.R models are available at a discount through June 25.
- The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO is available as a Reward either from the Challenge Hub, or from completing the Open Tour in Career, by June 25.
- The 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans is available as a Reward either from the Challenge Hub or from completing the Porsche Tour in Career by May 21.
- The 2022 Acura NSX Type S is available as a Reward either from the Challenge Hub or from completing the 20th Anniversary Tour in Career.
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.
Featured Challenges
May 7 – June 25
| Title | Description | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 20th Anniversary Tour Challenge | Complete all series in the 20th Anniversary Tour in Career OR Complete 20 races in the 20th Anniversary Series in Featured Multiplayer | 2022 Acura NSX Type S |
| Open Class Challenge | Complete all series in the Open Class Tour OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer | 2024 Nissan Z NISMO |
| Drift Champion | Get a Drift Score of 20,000 in the ‘Super Supra’ Drift Rivals event | 1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV |
| Downhill Daredevil | Complete 3 clean laps in the ‘Fujimi Kaido Touge’ Rivals Event | 1984 Toyota #25 Horsepower Techs Starlet Time Attack |
| Spirit of Forza Motorsport Challenge | Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport’ series | Forza Motorsport Racing Suit |
| Spirit of Forza Motorsport 2 Challenge | Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 2’ series | Forza Motorsport 2 Racing Suit |
| Spirit of Forza Motorsport 3 Challenge | Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 3’ series | Forza Motorsport 3 Racing Suit |
| Spirit of Forza Motorsport 4 Challenge | Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 4’ series | Forza Motorsport 4 Racing Suit |
| Spirit of Forza Motorsport 5 Challenge | Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 5’ series | Forza Motorsport 5 Racing Suit |
| Spirit of Forza Motorsport 6 Challenge | Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 6’ series | Forza Motorsport 6 Racing Suit |
| Spirit of Forza Motorsport 7 Challenge | Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 7’ series | Forza Motorsport 7 Racing Suit |
| Spirit of Forza Motorsport (2023) Challenge | Complete 15 total races in any game mode | Forza Motorsport (2023) Racing Suit |
| Forza Motorsport 1 Rival Celebration Reward | Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Where Dreams Are Driven’ Rivals event | 50,000 Credits |
| Forza Motorsport 2 Rival Celebration Reward | Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Jump Ahead on Road Atlanta’ Featured Rivals event | Livery for the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z |
| Forza Motorsport 3 Rival Celebration Reward | Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘A Love Letter to Car Fans’ Rivals event | 50,000 Credits |
Weekly Challenges
Week 2: May 14 – May 21
| Title | Description | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Spotlight Challenge | Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z | 25,000 Credits |
| Weekly Skills Challenge | Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer | 15,000 Credits |
| Weekly Safety Challenge | Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer | 25,000 Credits |
| Weekly Rivals Challenge | Beat a rival in the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z | 15,000 Credits |
| Weekly Track Challenge | Get on the Podium on any Suzuka layout | 15,000 Credits |
RIVALS
Newly featured this week is the Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #1, available May 14 - June 21. See the Challenge Hub for related Rivals rewards!
| Menu | Event | Car | Track | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featured | Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #1 | 1988 McLaren #12 MP4/4 | Spa-Francorchamps | June 11 |
| Featured | Where Dreams Are Driven | 2005 Honda NSX-R | Laguna Seca - Full | May 21 |
| Featured | Fujimi Kaido Touge | 1984 Toyota #25 Starlet Time Attack | Fujimi Kaido - Full | June 25 |
| Featured | Spotlight – Nissan Z '03 | 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z | Sebring - Short | May 21 |
| 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 MxIV | Grand Oak - Full | June 25 |
| VIP (DLC) | Cadillac Throwback | 2023 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R | Hakone - GP | June 25 |
Logitech McLaren G Challenge
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.
CAREER MENU
FEATURED: 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR (Update 20)
This week opens the adds the Spirit of Forza Motorsport 2 series to the Tour: New mainstay racing modes made their debut in Forza Motorsport 2 as the series cemented its place in the racing genre. You’re invited to race in that game’s beloved cover car, the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z, and experience what made it so special. 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.
Featured Tour: 20th Anniversary Tour (Permanent)
- Spirit of Forza Motorsport (Starts May 7 5pm PT | May 8 12am UTC)
- 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 5pm PT | May 15 12am UTC)
- 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)
FEATURED: PORSCHE TOUR (Update 19)
Complete all series events to unlock the Reward Showcase and collect the 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans by the May 21 deadline, or collect it from the Challenge Hub with multiplayer racing.
Porsche Tour track list
- Porsche Motorsport Icons (Starts Apr. 9)
- Le Mans – Old Mulsanne Circuit
- Mugello – Full Circuit
- Hockenheim – Full Circuit
- Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
- Porsche Endurance (Starts Apr. 16)
- Hockenheim – Full Circuit
- Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
- Kyalami – Full Circuit
- Road America – Full Circuit
- Mid-Engine Porsche (Starts Apr. 23)
- Lime Rock Park – South Chicane
- Virginia International Raceway – Full Circuit
- Road Atlanta – Grand Prix Circuit
- Nürburgring – Nordschleife
- Rear-Engine Porsche (Starts Apr. 30)
- Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
- Reward Showcase (Complete all Porsche Tour series)
- Le Mans – Old Mulsanne Circuit
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 before June 25, 2025, to collect the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO - or collect it via the Challenge Hub.
- 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)
FEATURED MULTIPLAYER
Experience the evolution of Forza Motorsport in an epic series that celebrates iconic cover cars and tracks from our past games! Join the 20th Anniversary Series in Featured Multiplayer and check back every week over the next seven weeks for updated car restrictions and tracks. This week also features the Challenge Series and the Lotus 3-Eleven Series, Forza Touring Cars on Short length, Endurance racing Forza P2 and Forza Touring Cars, Forza GT2 on Long length, and R Class on Medium length in Open Events.
| Menu | Event | Car Restriction | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Featured | 20th Anniversary Series | Honda NSX-R '05, Nissan Z '03, Max 600 PI | Short (~10 min.) |
| Featured | Challenge Series | Ferrari 488 Challenge (Spec) | Short (~10 min.) |
| Featured | Lotus 3-Eleven Series | Spec Lotus 3-Eleven | Short (~10 min.) |
| Spec Events | Forza Touring Car Series | Forza Touring Cars (Spec) | Short (~10 min.) |
| Spec Events | Modern NASCAR Series | NASCAR | Medium (~20 min.) |
| Spec Events | Endurance Series | Forza P2 (Spec), Forza Touring Cars (Spec) | Endurance (~60 min.) |
| Spec Events | Forza GT2 Series | Forza GT2 | Long (~30 min.) |
| Open Events | Multi-Class Series | C/B/A/S Class | Medium (~20 min.) |
| Open Events | Cycled Class Series | P,D,X,C,E Class cycled daily | Short (~10 min.) |
| Open Events | R Class Series | R Class | Medium (~20 min.) |
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.
Challenge Series
Compete for the podium in the 2017 Ferrari #25 Corse Clienti 488 Challenge in this epic one-make series that is a common stepping stone to higher levels of competitive racing.
Lotus 3-Eleven Spec Series
The 3-Eleven is an open cockpit, mid-engine screamer that exemplifies Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s mantra "simplify, then add lightness.
Forza Touring Car Series
These fine-tuned Touring Cars from around the world deliver razor sharp handling for maximum speed on the most technically challenging circuits.
Modern NASCAR Series
Known for its thrilling, close-quarters racing, the spectacle of NASCAR racing is undeniable and brings new thrills and unexpected twists with each lap.
Modern NASCAR track list
| Track | Laps |
|---|---|
| Eaglerock - Oval | 45 |
| Indianapolis - GP | 14 |
| Daytona - Tri-Oval | 27 |
| Watkins Glen - Short | 17 |
| Indianapolis - The Brickyard Speedway | 24 |
| Eaglerock - Club | 35 |
| Homestead-Miami - Speedway | 40 |
| Road America - Full | 9 |
| Sunset Peninsula - Speedway | 26 |
| Daytona - Sports Car | 12 |
Endurance Series
A thrilling test of stamina and speed, endurance races push the limits of both machine and driver in grueling long-distance events that demand the highest levels of consistency, strategy, and focus.
Forza GT2 Series
GT2 cars make a definite impression with their aggressive styling, enormous power and race-ready suspension delivering extraordinary performance.
Multi-Class Series
Multiple classes. Multiple winners. 1 race. Pick an eligible car or build your very own within one of the classes to compete against other drivers within the same class.
ABCS Track List
| Track | Laps |
|---|---|
| Sebring - Full | 8 |
| Watkins Glen - Full0 | 9 |
| Mugello - Full | 9 |
| Grand Oak - National Reverse | 14 |
| Road Atlanta - GP | 13 |
| Mount Panorama Circuit - Bathurst | |
| Suzuka - Full | 9 |
| Hockenheimring - Full | 10 |
| Mid-Ohio - Sports Car | 13 |
| Sunset Peninsula - Full Reverse | 12 |
| Maple Valley - Full | 11 |
| Homestead-Miami - Road | 13 |
| Silverstone - GP1 | 8 |
| Barcelona-Catalunya - GP | 9 |
| Nürburgring - Nordschleife | 2 |
| Hakone - GP | 14 |
| Laguna Seca - Full | 12 |
| Spa-Francorchamps - Full | 7 |
| Indianapolis - GP | 12 |
| Grand Oak - National | 14 |
| Yas Marina - North | 16 |
| Road America - Full | 8 |
| VIR - Grand Wes | 7 |
| Nürburgring - GP | 9 |
| Kyalami - GP | 10 |
| Daytona - Sports Car | 10 |
| Brands Hatch - GP | 12 |
Cycled Class Series
Classes rotate daily. Class rotation includes P, D, X, C, and E Classes. Pick your favorite car for the class of the day or build your very own and bring it to dominate the competition!
Cycled Class Schedule
| Class | Starts |
|---|---|
| E Class | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 4:00 PM |
| P Class | Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00 PM |
| D Class | Friday, May 16, 2025 4:00 PM |
| X Class | Saturday, May 17, 2025 4:00 PM |
| C Class | Sunday, May 18, 2025 4:00 PM |
| E Class | Monday, May 19, 2025 4:00 PM |
| P Class | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 4:00 PM |
| D Class | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:00 PM |
R Class Series
Pick your favorite R Class car or build your very own and bring it to dominate the competition!
… not good. Fujimi - good. AI changes - good. Anniversary event - big fail.
do you think it is a hint:face_with_monocle:
