The Spring playlist is in its closing days, but there's still time to turn a couple of focused sessions into two serious garage wins. If you've ignored the weekly map, start with the FH6 Cars reward track and work backwards from the Saleen instead of racing random events.
Build Your Points Around the Biggest Payouts
The smart play is to treat 40 points as the real target, not the 20-point Mercedes-AMG GTR checkpoint. The GTR is useful and quick, sure, but the 2017 Saleen S7 LM is the prize most collectors will regret missing. Start with the Ten Trials event while the playlist is busy, then clear the EventLab Neon Drift challenge and both seasonal championships. Those activities stack progress quickly. Daily challenges can fill awkward gaps later. Don't burn an hour chasing tiny rewards first; grab the chunky points, then tidy up whatever remains when your route is already taking you across the map.
- Begin with Ten Trials while matchmaking activity remains strong.
- Complete Neon Drift before tackling the seasonal championships.
- Use daily challenges to close any remaining points gap.
Make the Ito Treasure Hunt Less Annoying
The Ito clue sounds more mysterious than it really is. Pick a Japanese sports car from the 2010s, then head to the coastal speed traps around Ito. The 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition is a safe bet because it launches hard and stays composed when the road bends. You don't need a perfect leaderboard run; you need the required rating. Brake in a straight line, avoid traffic where possible, and don't restart after every tiny mistake. Once the challenge registers, the chest marker should appear near the Historical Shrine area, along the coastline.
- Use the 2012 GT-R for stable acceleration and forgiving handling.
- Hit the coastal traps cleanly instead of chasing risky shortcuts.
- Check the map after the rating notification appears.
Reality check: Most failed hunts come from using the wrong car category, not from driving too slowly.
Find the Chest Without Wandering Around
When the treasure icon unlocks, drive toward the Historical Shrine and slow down near the cliffs. The chest is tucked close to the large cherry blossom tree behind the wooden torii gate, so it can be easy to miss if you arrive at full speed. Use rewind if you clip the approach, and switch to a wider camera view when scanning the shrine entrance. Smash the chest, collect the bonus points, and check your playlist total immediately. That quick confirmation matters, especially if you're running several events in one sitting and relying on memory.
- Search behind the torii gate near the cherry blossom tree.
- Use the wide camera to spot the chest more quickly.
- Confirm the bonus points before leaving the area.
Protect Your Progress Before You Quit
Once the AMG GTR or Saleen lands in your rewards, don't close the game straight away. Drive back to Horizon Carnival, park somewhere safe, and wait until the save icon disappears. It's a boring habit, but it prevents the kind of progress loss that can ruin an otherwise perfect weekend run. Players shopping for specific vehicles may also use available resources to speed up garage building, yet the playlist itself remains the best value while these rewards are still live. Finish the important events first, then spend your time polishing the collection.
- Return to Horizon Carnival after claiming major seasonal rewards.
- Wait for the save symbol to vanish completely.
- Double-check your garage before leaving the session.
One Last Garage Check
Whether you're chasing the Mercedes-AMG GTR or holding out for the Saleen S7 LM, a focused route beats frantic grinding. Clear the large events, solve Ito, save properly, and use FH6 Credits carefully when rounding out your collection before Spring resets.
