CSR2 Live Races Guide: How Live Racing and RP Actually Work
What a Live Race actually is
A Live Race is a real-time race against another real player's car, not an AI opponent and not a replay of someone's past run. You are matched, you both line up, and the race plays out live. That is the whole difference from a Regulation race, which is always against the AI, and a Crew Battle, raced against assigned rivals for your crew's season total.
How matchmaking picks your opponent
Live Race matchmaking pairs you against a player it judges to be around your level rather than a random opponent, so the race stays close more often than not. If you want to race a specific person instead of whoever matchmaking finds, see how to race friends in CSR2.
How Live Races add to your Respect Points
A Live Race adds to your season Respect Points total the same way other race types do. For the full breakdown of how RP is earned and how it feeds Crew Milestones, see how RP is earned.
Getting more out of Live Races
- Upgrading and tuning your car raises its race stats, which generally raises the RP a win pays. See the tuning guide for what to prioritise.
- A crew that races Live Races consistently, not just Crew Battles, climbs Crew Milestones faster. See the crews guide.
Common questions
Where can I see exactly how RP is earned each season? See how RP is earned for the full breakdown and how it feeds Crew Milestones.
Can I choose who I race instead of using matchmaking? Yes, through the friend-race flow. See how to race friends in CSR2 for the steps.
New to the game? Start with our beginners guide for how Live Races fit alongside Crew Battles and Showdown.
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