STARTING THE GAME
Player Profile
Once the game has loaded, select an existing player profile or create a new one. You will need to create a new profile if you are loading the game for the first time.
Creating a New Profile
First, select a save slot to store your profile. All your progress and unlocked features will be saved to this profile as you continue your driving career. Next, set up your profile details and select 'Done'. Finally, complete your profile by defining your game options (see Options for more information). When finished, select 'Begin' to start your career.
Your Racing Career
This is your chance to make a name for yourself in the racing world. You will take part in a wide range of championships featuring a wealth of cars, each providing unique challenges. Success will not come easily. You will have to adapt to very different racing styles and be aware of other drivers who want to claim the crown for themselves. The World Tour mode is where it all starts. Making your way up the career ladder is one of the ways you can unlock more vehicles and tracks for use in other game modes.
In Pro Career mode, you earn cups for winning each championship. One cup is awarded for completing the championship in normal mode, another for hard mode, and one for setting the fastest lap on each track in that championship (Time Trial only).
These cups can then be used to unlock additional bonus content. It is also possible to unlock Championships by competing in online races.
THE GAME SCREEN
Circuit Racing
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1. Lap Indicator: Number of laps completed so far.
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2. Position Indicator: Your current position in the race.
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3. Current Time Indicator: The total race time elapsed so far.
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4. Lap Time: The time elapsed so far on your current lap.
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5. Best Time: Shows your record lap time for the current track.
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6. Accelerator/Brake Gauge: The amount of force applied to the accelerator/brake pedal.
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7. G Meter: Shows the amount of g-force currently being generated.
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8. Gear Icon: Your currently selected gear.
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9. Fuel Gauge: The amount of fuel remaining in your tank.
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10. Speed: Your speed in miles per hour.
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11. Mini Map: Your position and the position of your nearest competitors on the current circuit. Your car appears as an arrow.
Rally
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12. Stage Progress: Shows your progress through the Rally Stage.
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13. Split Time: Represents the fastest recorded time through each section of the rally. If it's green you are currently the fastest, if it's red then a quicker time has been recorded.
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14. Rally Corner Indicator: Indicates the direction of the road ahead.
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15. Damage Indicator: Illuminates from yellow (minimal) through to red (serious) as components of your car start to become damaged. You are able to repair your car in the Pits (where available) but if your car becomes seriously damaged to the point that you are unable to complete the race, you can opt to retire (via the Pause Menu).
Although all vehicles suffer damage, they are all affected differently. For example, Open-wheel cars are much more fragile and more susceptible to damage to their tyres and wheels. Trucks, on the other hand, are much more robust and can take much more punishment. It is important to be mindful of these differences and adapt your racing style accordingly. Note: If you receive terminal damage and components can no longer function, you are automatically retired from the race.
DAMAGE
GEARS
Damage to your gearbox can prevent your car from reaching its top speed. Damage to this component can also reduce your ability to change from gear to gear. The gearbox can be damaged by either the player changing down incorrectly through the gears (in manual mode), or by a head-on impact.
STEERING
Steering damage will reduce vehicle responsiveness. Severe damage will cause the vehicle to pull in one direction, making it difficult to control at high speeds. The steering can be damaged by front or side-on impacts, or by driving the vehicle across the infield at high speeds. SUSPENSION
Suspension damage will affect road holding and cornering ability. Severe damage will increase the possibility of the car bottoming out. The suspension can be damaged by the vehicle being involved in impacts or by the player driving the vehicle across the infield areas at high speed. ENGINE
Engine damage will seriously reduce vehicle performance, reducing top speed and acceleration. Engine damage occurs during collisions and once damaged, the time taken for the engine to overheat will decrease. A bar underneath the engine icon shows its current temperature.
WHEELS
Damage to the wheels reduces the stability and handling of the car. The loss of a wheel can lead to you being unable to complete the remainder of the race. A bar underneath the wheel icon shows the current tyre temperature.
TYRE WEAR
As tyres wear down, they begin to lose grip on the track surface. Driving across the infield will wear down tyres faster and should be avoided. Damage to cars' bodywork is not purely cosmetic. It also affects the aerodynamic profile of the car, which in turn impairs its ability to reach its top speed. Damage to the wings will also have a serious impact on handling.
MAIN MENU – OVERVIEW
The Main Menu is where you can start your motor-racing career. Here you can access the Simulation Modes as below, as well as the main World Tour and Pro-Career modes. World Tour 
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