GTA Race (GTA IV Online)
Combat-enabled racing mode in GTA IV Online where weapons are allowed on the course.
Overview
GTA Race keeps checkpoint racing but allows players to attack rivals during the run, blending race and deathmatch pressure. It is listed separately from clean Race modes in the IV Online lobby on all platforms. Confirm rules, team sizes, and payouts in the retail GTA IV Online lobby UI before hosting a match. Primary sources are the in-game mode list, pre-match options screen, and on-screen objectives rather than third-party checklists.
Rules
Weapons and vehicle damage follow the GTA Race lobby preset. Checkpoint order still matters; wrecking rivals is optional but often decisive on tight courses through Liberty City. Confirm rules, team sizes, and payouts in the retail GTA IV Online lobby UI before hosting a match. Primary sources are the in-game mode list, pre-match options screen, and on-screen objectives rather than third-party checklists.
Trivia
Pair this page with Race (GTA IV Online) when comparing combat-on versus combat-off racing presets.