Play Al Unser Jr. Turbo Racing Online

Game Overview

So Al Unser Jr. Turbo Racing is this weird little NES game where you're technically named after an IndyCar legend, but you're actually racing Formula 1 cars. Go figure. You've got a full 16-race season ahead of you, with practice laps, a single qualifying run (nail this or you're starting at the back), and then the actual race where you're fighting for position. Win enough and you'll earn "set-up points" to tweak your car between races—though if you just pick Al Unser Jr. from the start, you get the best ride by default. Cheat code? Maybe.

It's not exactly a hardcore sim—pit stops freeze time for everyone (handy when you've banged up your car), and you get these occasional turbo boosts that feel more arcade than realistic. There's a time trial mode too if you just want to hotlap without the pressure. Honestly? The gear shifting's there, but you'll probably just slam the accelerator and pray most of the time.