Gymkhana is a brand-new game mode for DiRT 3. Instead of racing against other cars or the clock, points are awarded by judges for driving manouvres successfully pulled off. The courses are named as 'freestyle arenas' by the game's packaging.
Locations
DC Compound
The DC Compound is a fictional area set in the abandoned Battersea Power Station in London. Unlike other courses, it is a freeroam course, and only playable through the DiRT Tour itself. There is also no time limit. It is divided into three unlockable sections; the Parking Lot, the Depot, and the Power Station.
L.A. Coliseum
Set in and around the Los Angeles Coliseum arena in the USA, this location features both gravel and tarmac Gymkhana courses.
Tracks:
- Memorial Park
- Coliseum Air
- Olympic Field
- Exposition Plaza
Monaco
This location is perfectly placed in Monaco harbour, also home to the famous Grand Prix. This location has tarmac-only courses.
Tracks:
- Boulevard Albert
- Port Hercule
- Palace Square
- Harbour View
Tricks
Spin Zones
Square areas usually marked out by four purple, knockdown-able posts. Drive up to them as if going into a drift, but pull the handbrake, turn and hold the steering in one direction, and keep your foot floored.
Smash Blocks
The simplest trick to pull off; just drive through the polystyrene blocks to get points.
Jumps
Small ramps underneath the large, blue/black inflatables. Jump as far as you can to get the most points.
Drift Gates
Go as fast and as sideways as possible through the large, yellow/black inflatables to get the most points. It is possible to drift through two ways: trail-braking (turning into the corner whilst braking), and handbraking (turning and pulling the handbrake).
Donuts
Spin around the green posts/obstacles as fast and as sideways as possible. Keep the pedal to the metal and steer in the direction you want to go.