Mario Andretti Racing Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Racing

Mario Andretti Racing

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1997
GenreRacing
DeveloperEA Sports
PublisherStormfront Studios
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Mario Andretti Racing is a racing game released in 1997 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by EA Sports and published by Stormfront Studios.

It landed about 8 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1997 include NHL 98, Madden NFL 98 and World Series Baseball '98. Among the 45 Genesis racing games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

EA Sports also made NBA Live 96, NHL 98 and NBA Live 97 for the Genesis.

Mario Andretti Racing 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 Mario Andretti Racing 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.

Mario Andretti Racing gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Mario Andretti Racing cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Great Acceleration P1FF4E83:FF
Impossible Acceleration P1FF4E82:FF FF4E83:FF

See all Mario Andretti Racing cheats

Mario Andretti Racing walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Mario Andretti Racing FAQ

When did Mario Andretti Racing come out on the Genesis?

Mario Andretti Racing was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1997.

Who made Mario Andretti Racing?

It was developed by EA Sports and published by Stormfront Studios.

Is Mario Andretti Racing multiplayer?

Yes. Mario Andretti Racing supports up to 2 players.

How long does Mario Andretti Racing take to play?

As a racing game, Mario Andretti Racing 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 Mario Andretti Racing 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.

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