How to win the race in Mafia: Definitive Edition
Slowly and steadily wins this race. Going too fast can cause you to slip through tight corners, and keeping your foot on the accelerator is a sure-fire way to crash into other cars. Go as fast as you can while managing your speed around the corners and eventually you will take first place and win the race.
Of course, this is much easier said than done. Even if the other drivers drive the same car as you, they are faster than you and will overtake you even when you are at top speed. It can be especially frustrating as you approach the finish line on the last lap. When you're on a straight line, press R3 to check behind you so you can block any cars trying to pass. Also keep an eye on the minimap to make sure you don't crash.
When you reach a corner, always relieve the gas. Speeding up while turning a turn will almost always cause you to spin, and spin will ensure you lose the race. By pressing ram button (X on PS4, A on Xbox) will also help you make those tight turns with ease. Do not oversteer when pushing on. Using this strategy will allow you to keep pace with other cars even if they have a faster top speed than you.
Don't be afraid of cut the grass. Staying on the track is great for most of the track, but there are a few bends near the start of the race where you can drive over long expanses of grass and easily overtake several cars. When you combine these shortcuts with the ram spinning strategy shown above, you can get a head start and place yourself in the top 5 at the start of round one. There are many scripted crashes it can happen at parts of the track so keep your distance from other cars if you are in the top 5. You don't want to crash into a freshly wrecked car and lose your position. Watch the video below for a turn-based guide to help you win the Mafia Race Mission.
Once you've secured the top spot, your main goal should be to drive in the safest way possible while maintaining a certain speed. Crashing or spinning will quickly get you to screen play, so try to run as clean as possible. However, as mentioned above, AI drivers are faster than you. It can be incredibly frustrating, especially when it costs you a win, but you're going to have to work around it if you want to win. If you take your turn well enough, you shouldn't have to worry about being passed; you have to worry about the situation. Check back regularly for cars that try to overtake you. Block them to avoid losing the race. It will take a lot of practice and many failed attempts, but following these tips should help you eventually. win the racing mission in Mafia: Definitive Edition.
