Street racing and car tuning in Agency Life
Updated October 17, 2026
Fast cars are more than a status symbol in Agency City. They win races, get you away from the police and help with every crime that involves driving. Here is how racing and tuning work.
Street races
With a car from your own garage you can race the city's street racing scene up to twice a year. There is no stake and no betting: the organisers pay prize money to the winner, and the loser goes home empty-handed. It is still illegal, so the prize is dirty money and sometimes the police show up. The race itself is a minigame.
| Race | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Backyard sprint | 400 metres between warehouses, the easiest start |
| Harbour lap | Around the docks at night, tight corners |
| Mountain road | Hairpins above the city |
| City championship | The best drivers in town, straight through the city centre |
Tuning
In your garage you can tune every car. Each stage costs a share of the car's price.
| Upgrade | Stages | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | Faster escapes, better races and crimes that involve driving |
| Looks | 3 | Paint, rims and wraps bring respect |
| Armour | 2 | Reinforced doors and bulletproof glass protect you in shootouts and accidents |
Revenge race
If you lose a race, you can ask for a rematch once a year by watching a short video. It does not count towards your two races of the year.
Tips
Train driving with the driving safety course, start with the backyard sprint and tune the engine first: it helps with races, police escapes and heists alike. Armour is worth it for big heists. More about escapes in the prison and police guide.
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