GRID

As I'm playing through, I find certain actions are most helpful to gain XP during a race.

• Switch to manual transmission (manual sequential, most likely). In Codemasters' racing games, shifts up and shifts down. Shifting near (or at) the redline grants you XP. Shift in quick succession to chain it.

• Drafting opponents by getting close behind works, but don't make contact.

• Proximity with walls and cars can quickly gain XP, but don't make contact. This is particularly important with other cars.

• Chain the above with the racing line (particularly in corners) to make points fly up.

• Drifting is important. Tapping around tight corners can help your race and grant you extra XP. Lowering traction control helps here, and this is most effective on lower difficulties as the margin for error is huge.

• The fastest lap can grant you around 300XP.

• If you can dive down the inside or outside safely, you'll amass hundreds of XP. Use near misses to get a boost.

• VIP owners should use GRID Edition cars for an XP boost.

You don't have to overthink this, just experiment with driving styles and see what helps out. In the GT category, I take home around 5K per race.

Note for people using Flashbacks: There is a small period of time where XP may not be earned after resuming. Bear this in mind, and resume early so you don't miss out.

If I can improve this guide somehow, let me know and I'll add to it.