Commodore 64 · Racing
Richard Petty's Talladega
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1984 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Cosmi Corporation |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Commodore 64 in 1984, Richard Petty's Talladega is a racing game developed by Cosmi Corporation and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 2 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1984 include Space Taxi, Raid over Moscow and Zaxxon. Among the 70 C64 racing games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
Cosmi Corporation also made The President is Missing and Presumed Guilty! for the C64.
Richard Petty's Talladega is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Richard Petty's Talladega is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Richard Petty's Talladega walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Richard Petty's Talladega FAQ
When did Richard Petty's Talladega come out on the C64?
Richard Petty's Talladega was released for the Commodore 64 in 1984.
Who made Richard Petty's Talladega?
It was developed by Cosmi Corporation and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Richard Petty's Talladega multiplayer?
No. Richard Petty's Talladega is a single-player game.
How long does Richard Petty's Talladega take to play?
As a racing game, Richard Petty's Talladega typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Richard Petty's Talladega on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.