New Drift Upgrades, Plus 3X GTA$ and RP on a New Community Series, 2X GTA$ and RP on LS Tags, and More

February 6, 2025

The sound of squealing tires and the acrid smell of smoking-hot rubber — the streets of Los Santos and Blaine County are being taken over by drift-happy racers. Slide your way to victory around three new Drift Races in GTA Online:

• Go with the Flow — Give the denizens of Paleto Bay something legitimate to complain about by turning this quiet suburb into a hive of automotive activity.
• Gang’s All Here — Fishtail in the ganglands of Rancho and avoid becoming a road-rage statistic.
• Buckle Down — This track stretches from the Galileo Observatory to Downtown Vinewood. Whatever vehicular chaos is unleashed between Point A and Point B is entirely up to you.

Drift Upgrades for Three Vehicles and Double Rewards

The Drift Tuning Upgrade is now available for three new vehicles at the LS Car Meet: the Dinka Jester Classic (Sports), Karin Futo (Sports), and RUNE Cheburek (Sports Classic, 30% off).

Maintain control around corners, avoid collisions and obstacles, and rack up huge combos en route to Drift deity status in Drift Races to earn 2X GTA$ and RP (stacking to 4X for GTA+ Members) this week. Slide into the action by speaking to the Race Organizer at the LS Car meet, or via your iFruit with an eligible LS Car Meet Membership.

Participate in any three Drift Races to complete the new Weekly Challenge and earn a GTA$100,000 prize purse.

2X GTA$ and RP on Running Back

Running Back returns to the Featured Series, turning local roads into a makeshift gridiron where Attackers and Defenders attempt to reach the opposition’s end zone at risk of life and limb. Whichever side you’re on, you’ll roll away with 2X GTA$ and RP after the final whistle.

Bonuses on Exotic Exports

Once you’ve purchased an Auto Shop and proven you’re on the level, you can help KDJ, Sessanta, and their unnamed client by stealing vehicles listed out on the blackboard in your Auto Shop’s mezzanine — Exotic Exports pay out Double Rewards this week.

Last Chance for Lunar New Year Rewards

Celebrate the Year of the Snake for a final week —  shed yesteryear like an old skin and embrace the fresh and new by logging in to receive the Black Snake Yogarishima Outfit, Red Serpent Leather Jacket, Snake Soul Pendant, Snake King Pendant, Red Snake Soul Cap, and Gray Snake King Cap.

Flood your engine with nitrous and jump between fireworks and floating lanterns in Lunar New Year Stunt Races, paying out Double Rewards (4X for GTA+ Members). Play any of the Lunar New Year Stunt Races to receive the Lunar New Year limited-time livery for the Maibatsu Penumbra FF (Sports) within 72 hours of completion. Join the Stunt Race Series to check them out.

3X GTA$ and RP on the Community Series

Throw yourself headfirst into the wonderful creations of fellow players and reap Triple Rewards on a new batch of Community Series Jobs, ranging from Hotring-style stock car racing to a chaotic face-to-face Transform Race — and a couple of modes that’ll help you get in the romantic mood before Valentine’s Day.

Track ‘n’ Tubes by Jaidinho64
This sky-high raceway could be dangerous for reckless drivers — keep your vehicle on the track and foot on the pedal to secure victory.

Hotring Circuit – Righty by Mr_Kevson
Drafting is essential to overtake competitors on the long straightaways in this Hotring-inspired Stunt Race, but daring drivers can use the jumps and boosts to sail over opponents and into the lead.

GP Agua by GRiiMALDO_1
Breathe in the sea air as you zoom around GP Agua — an Open Wheel track located above the waters near the coastline of Vespucci Beach.

CARA A CARA RAPIDISIMO 2 by Janogbl
This Transform Race ups the chaos factor with the addition of numerous boosts and some creative transformation choices — including one that will have you run the gauntlet on foot.

[#ML9] Pink LOVE by Ludi1980
Don’t let the pink decor fool you, this Team Deathmatch is as deadly as it is fetching. Take cover behind the many low walls or climb over them to get the jump on adversaries.

– Love/Sick – by SleepingWolf432
This Team Deathmatch is a perfect Valentine’s Day companion, matching a fitting color palette with mood lighting and neon. Use grenades to push opponents out from behind cover or equip a shotgun with explosive rounds to send them reeling.

Light It Up! by Ghost1982w
Follow the illuminated props and signs in this nighttime Stunt Race suspended above the sea. Keep your eyes peeled and your reflexes sharp to master the technical twists and turns.

2X GTA$ and RP on LS Tags

Leave your mark on the city by getting up and bombing corporate advertisements with LS Tags and earn 2X GTA$ and RP through February 12.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Simeon Yetarian’s caught wind of the drift madness gripping the city and added the newly Drift-compatible Cheburek to his showroom roster, alongside others:

• Übermacht Cypher (Sports, 30% off)
• RUNE Cheburek (Sports Classic, 30% off)
• Fathom FR36 (Coupe, 30% off)
• Karin Futo GTX (Sports, 30% off)
• Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan)

Luxury Autos Showroom and More…

Cruise through Rockford Hills and pull up to the Luxury Autos showroom for a closer look at the Bollokan Envisage (Sports) and Canis Terminus (Off-Road) shining behind the window display.

Swing by the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet anytime this week to try out the Vapid FMJ (Super), Annis Savestra (Sports Classic), and Übermacht SC1 (Super) between the columns of the painted track.

Elsewhere inside the car meet, Hao’s been busy tinkering with the inner workings of this week’s Premium Test Ride on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, a Grotti Brioso R/A (Compact).

Place Top 3 in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to win this week’s Prize Ride, the Progen Itali GTB (Super).

This week’s Lucky Wheel jackpot is the Lampadati Komoda (Sports). Visit the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort to give the Lucky Wheel a spin.

DISCOUNTS

• Eclipse Blvd Garage Property – 30% off
• Übermacht Cypher (Sports) – 30% off
• RUNE Cheburek (Sports Classic) – 30% off
• Fathom FR36 (Coupe) – 30% off
• Karin Futo GTX (Sports) – 30% off
• Dinka Jester RR (Sports) – 30% off
• Vulcar Nebula Turbo (Sports Classic) – 30% off
• Enus Cognoscenti (Sedan) – 50% off
• JoBuilt Mammatus (Plane) – 50% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

El Strickler Military Rifle (Free for GTA+ Members on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) | Tactical SMG | Combat Shotgun (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Compact EMP Launcher (30% off) | Sniper Rifle | Advanced Rifle | Pool Cue | Proximity Mines | Molotovs | Pipe Bombs | Armor

Source: Slide to Success in New Drift Races With 2X Rewards – Rockstar Games