Play Racing Beat Online

Racing Beat came out in 1998 as an arcade cabinet game from Speedy Studios. It was part of that late 90s wave of racers that focused less on simulation and more on immediate, loud fun. You would find it tucked in the corner of a pizza place or a bowling alley, usually with a line of people waiting to drop in their quarters.

You control a brightly colored sports car, weaving through traffic on twisting city and mountain courses. The main goal is simple: finish first. Key mechanics include a turbo boost that builds up from drafting behind opponents, and a drift system that lets you slide around corners, often scraping the barriers. The game moves fast, and the AI drivers are aggressive, making every race feel unpredictable. It’s a rush from start to finish, pure and simple.