Forza Horizon 6 Short Circuit Daily Challenge: The Walkthrough

Alexandre Jollier June 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM

In brief

The Short Circuit Challenge in Forza Horizon 6 asks you to complete the Shimanoyama circuit with an '80s vehicle. Discover the exact location, compatible vehicles, and tips to succeed in this five-lap race and claim your rewards.

In Forza Horizon 6, the Short Circuit Challenge involves completing one lap of the Shimanoyama circuit at the wheel of a vehicle from the 1980s. Let's see how to go about winning it!

Location of the Shimanoyama Circuit

The Shimanoyama circuit is located on the western part of the map, in the region of the same name, just southwest of the light green fields, to the north of the Horizon Festival site.

How to complete the Short Circuit Challenge

It is essential to drive a vehicle from the 1980s. Here are a few possible options:

Nissan BE-1 (1987)
Honda City E II (1984)
Nissan S-Cargo (1989)

For the challenge, you need to take part in the Eclectic Domestics event, a race run over five laps. Since you'll be using older vehicles, adjust your driving to avoid accidents

Note

Even though the challenge only requires you to complete one lap, it's best to finish all five laps so that the challenge is properly registered.

At the end of the race, you'll need to go through the results screens for the challenge to be validated, and after exiting these screens, the challenge will appear as completed (you'll get a notification). By completing the Short Circuit Challenge, you'll earn 5,000 credits and season points.

Which '80s vehicle do you prefer to use in Forza Horizon 6?

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find the Shimanoyama circuit in Forza Horizon 6?

The Shimanoyama circuit is located in the western part of the map, in the region of the same name, just southwest of the light green fields and north of the Horizon Festival site.

Which vehicles can I use for the Short Circuit Challenge?

You must use an '80s vehicle. Options include the Nissan BE-1 (1987), the Honda City E II (1984), and the Nissan S-Cargo (1989).

Why do I need to run five laps if the challenge only asks for one?

Although the challenge theoretically only requires one lap, it's essential to complete all five laps of the Eclectic Domestics event for the challenge to actually be registered by the game's system.

How do I properly complete the challenge once the race is over?

After finishing all five laps, you need to go through the results screens. The challenge will appear as completed with a notification once you've exited these screens.

Key takeaways

The Shimanoyama circuit is located to the west of the map, southwest of the light green fields.
You must use an '80s vehicle such as the Nissan BE-1, Honda City E II, or Nissan S-Cargo.
The Eclectic Domestics event is run over five laps, even though the challenge only asks for one.
Complete all five laps and go through the results screens for the challenge to be properly validated.
You earn 5,000 credits and season points for completing this daily challenge.