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ESPN Speed World

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Also known as
ESPN Speedworld

Tune your stock car and race on speedways, short tracks, and road courses with realistic physics.

ESPN Speed World was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994 by Sony Imagesoft; it was the original and only platform version, so both years are 1994.


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Released
1994
Perspective
Behind view
Size
2.00 MB
Rating
0 votes

About ESPN Speed World

ESPN Speed World presents a racing experience modeled on NASCAR competition, though it operates without the official license. The game features a commentator familiar to ESPN viewers, with analyst Dr. Jerry Punch providing the in-game color commentary.

Players control a stock car and have access to several tuning options, including adjustments to tire pressure, shock settings, and the spoiler. The racing environments are divided into three categories: Super Speedway, Short Track, and Road Courses, with five distinct tracks available for each type.

Competition can be found against computer-controlled opponents, with a full field of 23 other cars on the track simultaneously. For local multiplayer, a split-screen mode allows for direct head-to-head races against another player. The driving mechanics aim for a realistic physical simulation.

ESPN Speed World Screenshots

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Title screen
Main menu
Options
Choose a track.
Choose whether to have pit stops and damage and also decide on the number of laps.
Car setup
Qualify or race.
The racers on the starting grid.
Flying start
Official results
The season's car setup screen
Other car setup options