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Circuit Racer
Race three laps against three CPU drivers. Brake before the bends and stay off the grass.
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Circuit Racer
Three laps, four cars. The grass slows you down, so brake before tight bends.
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Game Guide
Circuit Racer Guide, Rules, and Tips
Circuit Racer is a top-down race around a twisting track: three laps, four cars, and a clock that saves your best time. The CPU drivers brake for corners and push hard on the straights, so winning comes down to clean lines rather than raw speed.
How to Play
- Wait for the 3-2-1 countdown, then complete three laps of the circuit.
- Driving on the grass cuts your top speed by more than half.
- Cars bump off each other; contact costs a little speed for both drivers.
- The race ends when you cross the line on lap three. Your finishing place and time are shown, and your fastest time is saved.
Strategy and Tips
- Brake before a bend, not in it. You turn faster when you are not also scrubbing off speed.
- Take the wide-in, tight-apex, wide-out line through the long curves to carry more speed.
- Never cut across the grass: the time you lose there is far more than the distance you save.
- Pass on the straights. The CPU cars slow for corners, and the straight after a bend is where you can go by.
Controls
KeyboardMouseTouch
Accelerate with the up arrow or W and brake or reverse with the down arrow or S. Steer with the left and right arrows or A and D. With a mouse or on a touch screen, hold down and the car drives toward your pointer.
Background
Top-down racers like Atari's Sprint (1976) and Super Sprint (1986) put the whole track on one screen, so you can see every car and plan the next corner. The view makes racing lines easy to read, which is why the format is still a good way to learn braking points.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I beat the CPU drivers?
Each CPU car has a different top speed and slows for corners. Carry more speed through the bends and pass on the straights.
Why did my car slow down suddenly?
You probably ran onto the grass. Off the track your top speed drops sharply until you get back on the asphalt.
Which time is saved?
Your fastest three-lap race time, whatever place you finish in, stored in this browser.