Championship Pro-Am Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Racing

Championship Pro-Am

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenreRacing
DeveloperRareware
PublisherTradewest
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, Championship Pro-Am is a racing game developed by Rareware and published by Tradewest.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2.

Rareware also made Battletoads, F-117 Night Storm and Battletoads & Double Dragon for the Genesis.

Championship Pro-Am supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Championship Pro-Am 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.

Championship Pro-Am gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Championship Pro-Am cheats & codes

31 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Always Place 1stFF0305:00
Infinite WeaponsFF056E:63
Have All LettersFF056C:08
Max Super Sticky TiresFF0563:04
Max Turbo AccelerationFF0565:04
Max Higher Top SpeedFF0567:04

See all Championship Pro-Am cheats

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Championship Pro-Am FAQ

When did Championship Pro-Am come out on the Genesis?

Championship Pro-Am was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made Championship Pro-Am?

It was developed by Rareware and published by Tradewest.

Is Championship Pro-Am multiplayer?

Yes. Championship Pro-Am supports up to 2 players.

How long does Championship Pro-Am take to play?

As a racing game, Championship Pro-Am 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.

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.

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