Franklin Clinton faces an unusual challenge in Grass Roots – The Drag, a quirky side mission in Grand Theft Auto V. Tasked by Barry to retrieve a broken-down stash car from a scrapyard, Franklin must navigate tight time constraints and precision driving to deliver the vehicle using a tow truck. Will you master the art of towing and secure that Gold Medal, or will chaos ensue in the streets of Los Santos?
Availability: Franklin
Location: This mission becomes available some time after the completion of the Grass Roots – Franklin optional mission. You need to wait until you receive a message from Barry. You can now set out to find the car in the La Puerta district, located in the South-Western part of Los Santos, close to the airport. Examine the area within the large green circle. The location of the car has been presented in screenshot 1 and it is a dilapidated Albany Emperor (screenshot 2).
The Towtruck
The attempt to start the car’s engine will end in a failure so, get out of the car and take a look around for a Towtruck. Your new task will be to tow the wreckage away, towards Barry’s living place.
Park the towtruck right in front of the wreckage and lower the crane
Park exactly in front of the wreckage, lower the crane (the appropriate movement with the left analog stick) and rev up carefully, to hook the car. Lift the crane only after that and drive towards the marked area. After you get near Barry’s apartment, lower the crane, unhook the car and drive away from here. Wait for a phone call from Barry, which will conclude this mission.
Rewards for completing the mission: none
Requirements for the completion of the mission in 100%:
- Hooked – You cannot let the car unhook until you reach Barry’s apartment.
- Time – You need to complete this mission within 1 minute and 30 seconds. As quickly as possible, hook the car with the towtruck and avoid unnecessary braking as you tow the car. Whenever necessary, activate Franklin’s special skill.
What are the key challenges in completing the Grass Roots – The Drag mission
The key challenges in completing the Grass Roots – The Drag mission in GTA V include:
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Time Constraint: Players must complete the mission within 1 minute and 30 seconds to achieve Gold Medal status. This requires quick actions, minimizing delays, and efficient use of Franklin’s special ability to navigate tight turns and avoid crashes.
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Maintaining Connection (“Hooked”): The stash car must remain securely hooked to the tow truck throughout the journey. Any accidental unhooking will fail the Gold Medal requirement.
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Precise Maneuvering: Successfully hooking the car with the tow truck demands careful alignment and crane operation. Driving through Los Santos while towing the car adds difficulty due to tight spaces and traffic hazards.
What happens if I let the car unhook before reaching Barry’s apartment
If the car becomes unhooked before reaching Barry’s apartment in the Grass Roots – The Drag mission, you will fail the “Hooked” requirement for 100% completion. This means you won’t be able to achieve the Gold Medal for the mission, even if you meet the time constraint.
