If you have been tearing up the neon-lit urban stretches of Tokyo City in Forza Horizon 6, you’ve probably run into the Minato Street Racing Event. It is easily one of the most atmospheric races in the game, but it can also be a total headache. Between tight checkpoints, annoying civilian traffic, and a frustrating progression bug, a lot of players are getting stuck.

If you are crossing the finish line only for the game to ignore your victory, or if the AI is constantly running you off the road, here is a straightforward guide to getting this event checked off your list.

Fixing the "Event Not Completing" Bug

There is nothing worse than sweating through a tough race, taking first place, and watching the event icon refuse to turn gold or mark as completed in your Journal. If this is happening to you, don't worry—your save isn't broken. This issue usually happens because a seasonal Festival Playlist event is overlapping the exact same physical location on the map.

To clear it, use this quick workaround:

1. Travel to the marker: Drive or fast-travel directly to the Minato Street Race icon on your world map.

2. Press the 'Y' button: Before you actually enter the event, look at the prompt options at the bottom of your screen. Press the Y button on your controller. This toggles the event type, replacing the seasonal challenge version with the standard, permanent version of the race.

3. Win the normal race: Fire up this default layout and win it. Completing the base version of the race should properly trigger the progression tracker and clear the event from your log.

Vehicle Setup and Wet Weather Strategy

The Tokyo City routes are beautiful, but they frequently feature slick, wet asphalt due to post-rain conditions. If you try to bring a standard dry-track build here, you are going to have a bad time.

Keep in mind that the AI drivitars essentially ride on invisible rails and maintain perfect traction even in a downpour. To level the playing field, change your tire setup. Avoid using slick or semi-slick tires, even if a downloadable custom tune claims it gives you a higher Performance Index (PI). Instead, manually swap over to Street Tires or Rally Tires. They provide the extra bite you need to prevent sliding out on those sharp, 90-degree urban turns.

Driving Tactics to Beat the AI

The Minato route is packed with overlapping lanes, blind corners, and rapid checkpoint placements that can catch you off guard. If you are struggling to keep your car under control while dodging traffic, try these two adjustments:

• Leverage Driving Assists: There is no shame in using the game's tools when a track layout is this chaotic. Temporarily go into your difficulty menu and turn on steering and braking assists. This forces your car to stick strictly to the ideal driving line. With the handling partially managed, you can focus 100% of your attention on throttle timing, watching the mini-map, and weaving through traffic.

• Lower the Drivitar Difficulty: The AI in street races can be incredibly aggressive, often ramming you right past a checkpoint gate and forcing a rewind. If they are making your life miserable, just drop the difficulty setting down to Average or Above Average. It is the fastest way to secure the win, get your progression credit, and move on to the next part of the map.

Give these tweaks a shot, swap out those slick tires, and you should have the Minato event cleared in no time. Good luck out there on the streets of Tokyo!