![]() The driving was true to its name, and the home version could have easily been called "Impossible Drivin'." The relatively simple polygons of the time still required an awful lot of the SEGA Genesis console, and most players spent their time either trying to run over the low-res cow or crashing as spectacularly as possible. Hard Drivin' (1989)Hard Drivin' was one of the first racers to feature polygonal graphics. The tracks weren't contained to one static screen, but rather scrolled along with the cars. developed the 3/4 view radio-controlled racer for the Nintendo Entertainment System known as RC Pro-Am was one of many racing games that would come to the NES. It featured SEGA's "Super Scaler" sprite technology, along with gorgeous, colorful 16-bit sprites. Even cooler, the arcade cabinet was controlled by a motorcycle controller players would sit on and use to lean into turns. Hang On (1985)SEGA's Hang On took the third person view of arcade racers and substituted a motorcycle for a race car. The 2600 version of the game looked typical of 2600 arcade ports, but still managed to do a sort-of decent approximation. The bright, third-person view graphics and smoothness of motion set the standard for racing games. It was so popular that it even spawned a Saturday morning cartoon. Pole Position (1982)This Namco arcade racer was one of the most influential racing games of all time. It also featured a "radar" and a finite fuel supply. The object was to race through the streets collecting flags and avoiding contact with other cars. Rally X (1980)Rally X from Namco was a top down, multi-directional racing game with multiple paths and opposing racers. If you squint a little you can almost see how the 2600 graphics approximate the thrills of driving after the sun goes down. Night Driver (1976 Arcade, 1978 Atari 2600)Night Driver was notable because it was the first driving game to feature a behind-the-car view, something that would become common in racing games and would eventually lead to first-person and dashboard views. ![]() The white dots trace the borders of the track, and players must avoid hitting the dots with their steering-wheel controlled car sprite. The beastly cabinet weighed over 400 pounds and the graphics were extremely limited, as can be seen. You do not have to ride the tool, if you did, it would still have to fit in the track.īTW chainsaws generally race very poorly.Gran Trak 10 (1974)This black-and-white top-down racer was Atari's 1974 entry into the world of racing games. Particularly challenging entries may be required to run a lap under 50% power. If you have *ANY* concerns about safety its best to consult with an experienced racer, so send us a message or email. It takes a lot to make us nervous, so if we are then, no-dice. Remote, battery operated, rocket, or gas powered chainsaws or cold fusion-powered reactor will have to be inspected and approved. Grinders and saws spin *VERY* fast, so be careful what you attach to the “wheel.” In general, you should only use manufactured wheels that are mounted securely to the arbor, building a wheel from scratch is not recommended as it will come flying apart when spun up to 10,000 RPM.Ī racer powered by electricity can be shut off immediately if necessary. Safety: Considerations are specific to the event, but there are some things to be aware of, especially for novice builders. If your tool uses another power supply, compressed air? linux? sarcasm? The Gates Foundation? You will need to supply it. ![]() Your racer just needs to have a US standard 110v cord-end on it, and the trigger should be taped down or otherwise modified to be ‘always on’. Power: 110v power (and extension cords) are typically supplied by the race organizers. you can build a “monorail” if you are so inclined. *ALL SIDES* of the track rails can be used by the racer, i.e. A typical track is 50–60 feet long with an additional 10-20 feet of runout. ![]() The 2x4s are stood on edge as guide rails with 12 inches of clearance in between. Track Dimensions: The track is made of 2x4s with a plywood base. ![]()
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