Nintendo 64 · Racing
Hot Wheels Turbo Racing
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Stormfront Studios |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Hot Wheels |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Stormfront Studios and published by Electronic Arts, Hot Wheels Turbo Racing arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a racing game.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64.
It is part of the Hot Wheels series. The series also appears on other systems with Hot Wheels Turbo Racing (PS1) and Hot Wheels Extreme Racing (PS1). Stormfront Studios also made NASCAR 2000 and NASCAR 99 for the N64.
Hot Wheels Turbo 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 N64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Hot Wheels Turbo 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.
Hot Wheels Turbo Racing cheats & codes
69 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | F10E4D20 2400 |
|---|---|
| Activator 1 P1 | D0137FE4 0000 |
| Activator 2 P1 | D0137FE5 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D1137FE4 0000 |
| Activator 1 P2 | D0137FEC 0000 |
| Activator 2 P2 | D0137FED 0000 |
Hot Wheels Turbo Racing walkthroughs & guides
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Hot Wheels Turbo Racing FAQ
When did Hot Wheels Turbo Racing come out on the N64?
Hot Wheels Turbo Racing was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Hot Wheels Turbo Racing?
It was developed by Stormfront Studios and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Hot Wheels Turbo Racing multiplayer?
Yes. Hot Wheels Turbo Racing supports up to 2 players.
How long does Hot Wheels Turbo Racing take to play?
As a racing game, Hot Wheels Turbo 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 Hot Wheels Turbo 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.