is an arcade-style racing video game that is sponsored by

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. It was released exclusively for the

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in North America and Japan.

Gameplay

The game features

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(now called

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) action. There are many modes of play including single race,

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mode, and the option to disable the sound and/or music. The season mode consists of 16 tracks. One or two players can join in on the action. Prior to each race, the player is given the option to adjust tire pressure, downforce, and gear ratio. Higher tire pressure reduces grip on the road but increases acceleration and top speed. Higher down force does the reverse. Higher gear ratio increases top speed but reduces acceleration. Each track features its own hints in a section called "Michael's Advice". The game is roughly based on the 1994 CART World Series season and the viewpoint is from a third-person perspective.

Reception

In their review, ''

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'' described the game as solidly designed, with an excellent sensation of speed, meticulous recreation of real life racing tracks, and an impressive replay feature with multiple camera views. However, they opined that the inability to make other cars crash leaves the game devoid of drama. The two sports reviewers of ''

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'' gave it scores of 91% and 82%, praising the graphics, sounds, and playability.

References

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