Play Al Unser Jrs Road to the Top Online

If you've ever wanted to feel the tension of IndyCar racing without leaving your couch, Al Unser Jr.'s Road to the Top nails it. The first thing you notice is how weighty the cars feel—you can't just slam into turns like an arcade racer. Brake too late, and you're kissing the wall; throttle too early out of a corner, and you'll spin like a top. It's unforgiving in the best way.

The career mode throws you straight into qualifying laps, and man, shaving tenths off your time becomes an obsession. The tracks are narrow, the AI drivers actually race smart (they'll block and draft like real pros), and that pixelated crowd in the grandstands somehow makes it all feel legit. Pit stops matter here—ignore tire wear, and you'll be sliding all over the place by lap 10.

It's not the prettiest SNES racer, but the handling has this gritty realism that keeps you coming back. You'll memorize every bump on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by the time you finally win your first championship. Just don't blame me when you start yelling at pixel Al Unser for giving you "helpful" tips mid-race.