Quick Answer
Drift into turns, collect boost pads, and destroy the van for gold in the third race. Neon Gold requires gold in every Neon Road race. You can replay races to improve your medals.
What earns gold in Neon Road races?
Neon Gold requires a gold medal in every Neon Road race.
| Race or race set | Gold requirement and driving advice |
|---|---|
| Neon Road | Earn gold in every race for Neon Gold. Drift into turns for boosts and use boost pads. |
| Third race: van chase | Destroy the van to earn gold. Speed alone does not satisfy this objective. |
For other rewards, use the Neo Junk City achievements guide.
How do you drive the van chase for gold?
Destroy the van in the third race; a fast run alone does not earn gold.
Drift into turns
Drift as you enter a turn to gain a boost.
Use boost pads
Drive over boost pads to gain speed during the chase.
Keep all four wheels grounded
Keep all four wheels on the road as much as possible.
Destroy the van
Wreck the van to satisfy the third race's gold requirement.
Replay unsuccessful attempts
Replay the race if you fail to destroy the van. Traffic changes between attempts, so expect repeated runs.
Why does a fast van chase still miss gold?
The third race awards gold for destroying the van, so speed alone leaves the objective unfinished.
Treat the van as your target throughout the chase. A faster run does not replace wrecking it.
Random traffic makes repeat attempts different. Keep using drift boosts and boost pads while keeping your wheels grounded.
For broader help between attempts, use the Neo Junk City tips. For story objectives outside racing, return to the Neo Junk City walkthrough.
Which race achievements are there?
Six race sets each have a gold achievement, plus one for gold in every race.
| Achievement | Condition |
|---|---|
| Neon Gold | Gold in all Neon Road races. |
| Ghostly Gold | Gold in all Haunted Highway races. |
| Dirty Gold | Gold in all Smogworks races. |
| Synthetic Gold | Gold in both Syntstreet races. |
| Desert Gold | Gold in all Route 64 races. |
| Golden Voice | Gold in the Siren Sing-Off. |
| Golden Chariot | Gold in all races. |
The full list is in the Neo Junk City achievements guide.
Reported by other guides, not verified
- Players say five gold medals are needed before fighting the greaser.
- Players say pausing during a race offers a retry option.
- Players say the greaser guy in the coinrust area lets you replay races.
- Releasing acceleration before sharp turns is reported to help with control.
- Smooth steering and accelerating once aligned with the exit are reported to help with cornering.
FAQ
The van chase requires destruction, and races can be replayed for better medals.
Earn a gold medal in every Neon Road race.
You must destroy the van. Speed alone does not earn gold in this race.
Yes. Races can be replayed to improve your medals.
Yes. Drifting into a turn gives you a boost. Use boost pads and keep all four wheels grounded whenever possible.
No. Traffic is randomized, so repeated attempts have different traffic arrangements.