NHRA Drag Racing
DeveloperTantrum Entertainment
PublisherMind Magic Productions
ReleasedJune 30, 1998[1]
PlatformsWindows

NHRA Drag Racing is a 1998 video game from Mind Magic Productions. The game was sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association[1]

Gameplay

NHRA Drag Racing is a PC drag racing simulator which supports single-player mode and simulates the high-speed world of drag racing, featuring two types of cars: funny cars and top-fuel dragsters. Gameplay features burnout, launch, maintain control, and deploy parachutes at the finish. While the track is a simple straight line, the challenge lies in managing the car's power and traction. Visually, the game includes smoke and flame effects, and it offers four camera views. The sound design is recorded from real races. Players can select cars, sponsors, and crew chiefs, each with unique tuning styles. Tuning options include adjustments for environmental conditions and engine settings. Modes include test drives, single races, and tournaments with financial management elements.[2]

Development

The game was developed by Tantrum Entertainment, a company founded in 1996.[3] The title was in development as early as September 1997[4] and was originally scheduled to release in May 1998.[5] NHRA drag racing stars Ron Capps and Whit Bazemore helped beta-test the game which was publicly displayed at the May Fram Route 66 Nationals.[6]

Reception

Hyper gave the game a score of 64 out of 100, stating: "Drag racing fans probably wouldn't be disappointed and would probably boost the gameplay mark, but a racing title without handling will wear thin fast with any other gamers"[2]

References

  1. ^ Jebens, Harley (June 30, 1998). "Drag Racer Sim Released". GameSpot. Archived October 11, 2000 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  2. ^ Mcintyre, Thom (February 1999). "NHRA Drag Racing". Hyper. p. 78. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "About Tantrum". Tantrum Entertainment. Archived from the original on December 6, 1998. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "NHRA Drag Racing computer game will roar to life next year". National Hot Rod Association. September 8, 1997. Archived October 7, 1999 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "NHRA Drag Racing game nearly ready". National Hot Rod Association. April 23, 1998. Archived November 16, 1999 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  6. ^ "NHRA PC game to debut in Chicago". National Hot Rod Association. May 26, 1998. Archived March 3, 2000 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 1, 2023.