Racing

Sports Car GT

Description

Sports Car GT is a racing simulation game for PC that was released in 1999 by Electronic Arts. The game features a variety of sports cars from different manufacturers, including Ferrari, Porsche, and BMW, among others.

Players can participate in a variety of races and championships, ranging from simple point-to-point races to full-blown endurance events. The game includes a number of tracks based on real-world locations, such as Laguna Seca, Sebring, and Road Atlanta.

In addition to the standard single-player mode, Sports Car GT also offers multiplayer support, allowing players to compete against each other online or via LAN. …

IndyCar Series

Description

IndyCar Series is a high-speed racing game for PC that simulates the thrilling experience of competing in the IndyCar championship. Players can choose from a range of drivers and teams, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, as they race against each other on a variety of iconic tracks.

The game offers a variety of modes, including quick race, full season, and multiplayer, allowing players to tailor their experience to their own preferences. In quick race mode, players can jump straight into the action and compete in a single race on their favorite track. In full season mode, players can take on the full IndyCar championship, competing in multiple races and earning points as they strive to become the ultimate champion.

The game features realistic physics and AI, as well as dynamic weather and track conditions, which can affect the handling of the cars and add an extra level of challenge. Players can also fine-tune their cars’ performance and setup, adjusting everything from the suspension to the tire pressure, to get the edge over their opponents. …

Grand Touring

Description

This is a solid circuit racing game featuring more than 20 tracks and cars (no official car manufacturer licenses so the cars are all called coupe, saloon etc), multiplayer capability and 12 different characters, each with their own unique AI and driving characteristics.

There are 2 game modes. Arcade Mode consists of Checkpoint Mode (continuous racing getting from checkpoint to checkpoint before the time runs out) and Single Race Mode. In Simulator Mode there are a 3 further options. Championship Mode will allow you to practice, upgrade and repair your car whilst aiming to win races and climb up the world rankings. Auto Test Mode will put you on an obstacle course to allow you to test your car’s handling. Finally, Multiplayer Mode will allow you and up to 7 friends to challenge each other across a LAN or serial connection.

The race tracks themselves are all based on international Grand Prix tracks. You also have the option to try these tracks in reverse (mirror image). Different weather options are also available (rain, snow and dry) and you can also choose whether to race during the day or at night. …

GT Racing 97

Description

GT style racing features in this racer, which tends more towards arcade than simulation. Cars include the Predator and the Hurricane, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The action can be viewed from inside or outside the car.

When starting the game for the first time you can take part in a training or start in a championship. The practice will be done on one of the two initially available tracks. The other tracks are closed. To gain access to those tracks you must first complete one of the championships. Championships consists of a number of races in different countries, taking in road and asphalt settings. …

IndyCar Racing

Description

IndyCar Racing is Papyrus’ second racing game, four years after the release of Indianapolis 500. With an official license, all the real track names and designs are available (eight in total), with authentic sponsors and logos. Other features include multiple TV-type replays, a comprehensive garage and setup routine and breakaway parts when making contact with other cars. This is a pure open-wheel simulation, based on the American races, with realistic car handling and room for racing techniques based on grip, ideal racing lines, and throttle-to-brake interaction. …

IndyCar Racing II

Description

The fourth Papyrus racing game is the sequel to the 1993 IndyCar Racing. It uses many of the improvements which were introduced in NASCAR Racing. There are fifteen tracks in total, and the major features are 640×480 SVGA graphics, multiplayer support for two players, pi telemetry data for realism, interactive driving schools, enhanced artificial intelligence, in-game communication with the pit crew supporting speech recognition technology, and digital stereo sound.

You race in open-wheel cars and there are different driving views, with detailed physics and a realistic simulation of damage and controls. You can call up information about your car (fuel, tires, wings, wheel stagger) during the races at any time. Aside from the in-game paint shop, there was an active modding community at work with many custom car sets available online. …

NASCAR Racing 1999 Edition

Description

NASCAR Racing is back for 1999, and you get three racing series in one package: Winston Cup, Busch Grand National, and Craftsman Truck Series. Updated from NASCAR Racing 2, you get 34 different tracks (11 never seen before). Includes modem (2-player) and network (8-player) support. …

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