Play Danny Sullivan’s Indy Heat (prototype) Online

Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat is a prototype racing game that never saw an official release on the Sega Genesis. Developed by Rare and published by Tradewest, it arrived during a period when the console was saturated with arcade-style racers, many of which prioritized speed over depth. This one stands out for its chaotic, almost demolition-derby approach to the sport.

You control a single Indy-style race car, competing against aggressive AI opponents across a series of oval and road courses. The main objective is to finish first, but getting there involves constant bumping, drafting, and exploiting the track's uneven surfaces. Signature mechanics include a turbo boost that builds up from drafting behind other cars and a loose, slide-heavy handling model that makes every corner a minor crisis. The pacing is frantic, and the difficulty comes from the pack's relentless aggression, not just from hitting apexes. It feels like trying to win a bar fight while also attempting to set a lap record.