Looking for good racing games

Goldchamp · Post by **Goldchamp** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 6:26 pm

Im lookin for a good racing game for me and the kids to enjoy. Just got a very good deal on a racing wheel and pedals, so what game would we enjoy the most? And also what the hardcore racers playin these days?

Crux · Post by **Crux** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 6:42 pm

GTR. I dunno about the kids, but as far as racing goes it is awesome

onnel · Post by **onnel** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 6:48 pm

If you want hardcore GTR is the flavor of the moment, or go old school and play GPL (which with all the mods still looks very presentable). Otherwise, if you prefer only turning in one directionNascar Racing 2003 from Papyrus is a good bet.

none of these are *really* for the kids, though GTR does have an arcade mode. No ideas how accessible it is though, as I only play on sim.

If you're interested in osme GR multiplayer, there are a few OOers who play together.

Best,
Onnel

Scanner · Post by **Scanner** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 7:06 pm

Hardcore: Richard Burns Rally or GTR
Fun: Flatout - probably not meant for kids, though

Goldchamp · Post by **Goldchamp** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 7:07 pm

What is GTR???

rrmorton · Post by **rrmorton** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 7:46 pm

Trackmania Sunrise!!!

Here's a thread about it.

Goldchamp · Post by **Goldchamp** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 7:53 pm

I thought bout that one too. Whats the main racing sim webisite? I've been there before even downloaded a good racing game from there thats a demo but you could download a shitload of tracks for. Anyone know the one im talkin bout?

knob · Post by **knob** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:17 pm

GTR

http://www.fileshack.com/file.x?fid=5608

GTR (different demo)

http://www.fileshack.com/file.x?fid=6285

Never played it, but I figured I could link a demo since you were wondering.

NefariousChump · Post by **NefariousChump** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 12:04 am

http://www.bhmotorsports.com

Everything you would want to know about sim-racing

My favorite racing games:

Hardcore:

GTP mod for Nascar Racing 2003 (expensive now, ebay only)

GTR http://www.gtr-game.com (Best Buy carries it, great arcade mode included as well)

SCC mod for F1 Challenge

Live for Speed http://www.liveforspeed.net (S2 Alpha out this Friday)

Richard Burns Rally

Arcade:

Trackmania:Sunrise rocks, but not with a steering wheel, gamepad or keyboard only

GTR (Arcade Mode)

Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed (Older game, ebay?)

Anyway, those are the ones I find myself playing the most.

Good luck!

Mike

Rich in KCK · Post by **Rich in KCK** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 12:13 am

GTR is a great game but I would also snag a copy of Nascar Racing 2003 if you can find one but since the EA game came out the price of the Papy game has grown to more than it was when it first came out. There are a lot of mods for the Papy game including open wheel and Trans Am to go along with the various stock cars.

Just wanted to say that I read that Carl Edwards who won the Pocono race last Sunday and had never been to the track before spent time practicing in his motorhome playing Nascar 2003. Also how does a guy like that get Amanda Beard as his girlfriend.

For the kids Trackmania is fun but plays just as well if not better with a gamepad.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 2:29 am

For bargain bin diving... Here's a couple classics

* Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed
* 4x4 Evo and/or Evo 2
* Screamer 4x4

All are out of print and probably only exist as jewelcase or budget rerelease in your local stores...

Rich in KCK · Post by **Rich in KCK** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:54 am

Oh, since someone else might say it and I feel like being the asshole today this thread should be in PC gaming in general.

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:17 pm

I'll agree with the last poster and move this to PC Gaming in General.