Early ’90s arcade racer published by Japanese outfit Kemco, but developed by Gremlin Graphics as a SNES-based (and non-licensed) reimagining of its famous Lotus Turbo Challenge series. Went on to spawn a lengthy series across the rest of the SNES and N64 eras. And all without a Clarkson in sight…

Developer: Gremlin Graphics
Publisher: Kemco
Available on: SNES

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Unlock all tracks
Use these passwords to unlock all the countries so you can challenge whichever ones you like.

Amateur difficulty: HORIZONS
Professional difficulty: SEASONAL
Championship difficulty: KEELSON