Cars 2: The Video Game
50 Achievements
PS3
TAILGATER
Spend 5 minutes drafting cars.
10.8%
How to unlock the TAILGATER achievement in Cars 2: The Video Game - Definitive Guide
I found this easier playing a single player free play map, doesn't matter which, with 10 players, and easy difficulty. At the start of the race, find Mater and draft behind him, tapping the throttle. He is slow and very predictable. I received the achievement in about 2 laps.
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I tried pacing Mater, but he's too unpredictable. I think you're thinking of the military jeep, who goes slow and sticks to a path that varies little. Once I started following him, I had the cheevy in a few laps. Simply wait for the race to start, and within a few seconds the jeep rolls by and is very easy to follow.
I'm still giving a thumbs up for this, tho, because it did lead me in the right direction. :)
I'm still giving a thumbs up for this, tho, because it did lead me in the right direction. :)
By One Eyed Tigh on 23 Oct 2011 08:50
I found this solution easier than the two controllers method, but really you can just draft behind anyone.
By Killersquirelz on 07 Apr 2018 14:31
First off Drafting is when you drive directly behind another car. There will be an indicator on the bottom right hand corner if you have done it correctly.
I found this easiest by using 2 controllers on a normal race (you can also cut back # of AI players but it won't matter much. Note:I think its a lot easier to pick 2 of the same character so their stats are the same.
Once the race starts simply let all AI players pass you, then take controller 2 and run him along side the wall angled slightly towards it and leave him there while you put player 1 (the one going for the achievement) directly behind him. Once this is done start holding the RT button on both controllers (make sure it says drafting in the bottom right hand corner of player 1's screen) and keep them as close together as possible. The game gives you a little leeway. If the cars end up separated either reposition them or restart (the game will save any progress made towards the achievement.
You can track your progress in the Awards section on the main menu under Crest.
Obviously this is even easier with 2 people but I didn't have that luxury.
I found this easiest by using 2 controllers on a normal race (you can also cut back # of AI players but it won't matter much. Note:I think its a lot easier to pick 2 of the same character so their stats are the same.
Once the race starts simply let all AI players pass you, then take controller 2 and run him along side the wall angled slightly towards it and leave him there while you put player 1 (the one going for the achievement) directly behind him. Once this is done start holding the RT button on both controllers (make sure it says drafting in the bottom right hand corner of player 1's screen) and keep them as close together as possible. The game gives you a little leeway. If the cars end up separated either reposition them or restart (the game will save any progress made towards the achievement.
You can track your progress in the Awards section on the main menu under Crest.
Obviously this is even easier with 2 people but I didn't have that luxury.
5 Comments
I was a little frustrated after trying this at first cause it didn't seem to be working but I think you're still accumulating draft time even after the screen indicator fades away a lot of the time cause I got it fairly quickly.
By Bill 13 on 28 Aug 2011 05:50
Worked a treat
By TangerineGamer on 08 Jan 2016 12:16
I'd just like to add to the other solutions.
I was having a ton of trouble getting this and couldn't use two controllers, took too long.
So what I did was start up a race on easy, do nine laps with ten cars. If you stay between 6-8 position the racers usually drive pretty slow and are very predictable, they will follow the same path every lap, just get close enough to draft them.
If you're too close to the front the drivers are quicker and swerve all over the place, and with the last place drivers; well they are just way too slow.
I was having a ton of trouble getting this and couldn't use two controllers, took too long.
So what I did was start up a race on easy, do nine laps with ten cars. If you stay between 6-8 position the racers usually drive pretty slow and are very predictable, they will follow the same path every lap, just get close enough to draft them.
If you're too close to the front the drivers are quicker and swerve all over the place, and with the last place drivers; well they are just way too slow.
Drafting is performed by driving near the vehicle in front of you. If done properly, it will say "Drafting" in the bottom right corner of the screen. This is very easy and quick if you have a friend to help out with a second controller. It can be done during regular game play against the computer too. This is cumulative and counts across all play modes. Your progress on this achievement can be tracked by selecting "Awards" from the main menu.