Play Mario Andretti Racing Online

Game Overview

Mario Andretti Racing on the Sega Genesis is one of those racers that actually makes you feel the difference between cars—not just speed, but how they handle. Indy cars grip the pavement, sprint cars slide through dirt like they’re on ice, and stock cars? Well, they’re heavy and stubborn, just like you’d expect.

You’ve got 27 AI opponents, each with their own quirks, and eight cars to pick from before each race. Some have better brakes but lousy acceleration, others are fast but chew through tires. The pit strategy stuff is neat too—sometimes you just need a quick fuel top-up, other times you’re begging for fresh rubber.

Oh, and the camera options? Behind-the-car gives you that classic arcade feel, but the hood view makes the speed terrifyingly real. Just don’t blame me when you overshoot the first turn.