If you are currently grinding through the Series 1: Welcome to Japan Festival Playlist, you have likely encountered the "Floor It!" challenge. It is a frustrating requirement that demands you earn three Great Speed Skills in Horizon Racing. Similarly, the Gazoo Racer weekly challenge asks you to earn six Speed Skills using the 2022 Toyota GR86.
While these tasks feel tedious, they are mandatory for progression. Completing them unlocks exclusive rewards, including new high-performance vehicles and Festival Playlist points. Here is exactly how to earn Speed Skills in Forza Horizon 6 efficiently, along with the specific strategies to clear these roadblocks.
Understanding Speed Skill Tiers
To earn Speed Skills, you must maintain high velocity for a sustained period. The game tracks your speed in ascending tiers, each awarding different point values. To satisfy the "Floor It!" challenge, you specifically need to hit the Great Speed tier.
Here is the breakdown of the speed thresholds:
- Speed (100 points): Maintain a speed of over 100 mph (161 km/h).
- Great Speed (150 points): Maintain a speed of over 150 mph (241 km/h).
- Awesome Speed (250 points): Maintain a speed of over 175 mph (282 km/h).
- Ultimate Speed (1,000 points): Maintain a speed of over 200 mph (322 km/h).
The key is consistency. You cannot just touch the speed limit; you must hold it for several seconds to bank the skill.
How to Complete the 'Floor It!' Challenge
The "Floor It!" task requires you to earn three Great Speed Skills within Horizon Play races. To start this, navigate to the challenge details or head to the 'Online' tab in the pause menu to matchmake into a series of three multiplayer races.
Because car rankings and tricks are randomized in these playlists, you risk getting stuck in low-tier events where reaching 150 mph is nearly impossible. Follow these tips to clear the challenge quickly:
- Filter for High-Rank Events: If your match makes you into a B-rank or lower race, leave immediately. Repeat the matchmaking process until you land in an S-rank or R-rank event. These events feature supercars capable of easily hitting the required speeds.
- Prioritize Top Speed Over Handling: You do not need to win the race. Select a car with high top speed and acceleration. Since handling and braking are irrelevant for this specific task, you can strip the car down to a pure speed machine.
- Bank the Skill Early: You do not need to finish the race. Once you hit a long straight, mash the gas pedal to your maximum speed. Once the Great Speed notification appears, you can crash or exit the race; the skill is already banked. This only took two attempts to complete in testing, but patience is required if the matchmaking algorithm is uncooperative.
Completing the "Floor It!" challenge rewards you with the Ford Lightning and three points toward the Festival Playlist.
How to Complete the Gazoo Racer Challenge
The Gazoo Racer task is the third step of the Summer weekly challenge. It requires you to earn six Speed Skills using the 2022 Toyota GR86. This can be done in the open world or during a race.
While the stock GR86 can technically reach 100 mph, it will struggle to hit the higher tiers consistently. Follow these steps to minimize the grind:
- Upgrade the GR86: Before starting, visit the Workshop. Upgrade the engine, drivetrain, and turbo to maximize the car's top speed and acceleration. This makes hitting the 100 mph threshold significantly easier.
- Find a Long Straight: Head to the highways surrounding Tokyo. These roads offer the length necessary to accelerate and maintain high speeds without immediate obstructions.
- Execute the Run: Slam the accelerator to max out your speed. While it is theoretically possible to earn all six skills in one continuous run, it is highly likely you will need to slow down and accelerate back up to 100 mph multiple times.
Beating this challenge, along with the subsequent Hakone Nanamagari touge race, will reward you with 25,000 credits and five points toward the Festival Playlist.
Maximizing Your Playlist Rewards
Earning Speed Skills is just one part of the broader Welcome to Japan experience. By focusing on these high-speed challenges, you not only clear your immediate objectives but also secure the cars and currency needed to tackle harder events.
If you are looking for more ways to optimize your drive, consider checking out guides on Forza Horizon 6 Treasure Cars to skip clue hunts, or explore the list of Barn Finds to track down hidden relics. For the best performance on the streets and tracks, review the best cars available for purchase and tuning, ensuring you have the right machine for every skill type.
