Cars Race-O-Rama DS box art

Nintendo DS · Racing

Cars Race-O-Rama

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenreRacing
DeveloperIncinerator Studios
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesCars
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Cars Race-O-Rama is a racing game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Incinerator Studios and published by THQ.

It is part of the Cars series; on the DS you can also try Cars Mater-National Championship. The series also appears on other systems with Cars Mater-National Championship (GBA). Incinerator Studios also made MX vs. ATV Untamed and SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom for the DS.

Cars Race-O-Rama 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 DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Cars Race-O-Rama 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.

Cars Race-O-Rama gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Cars Race-O-Rama cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Mission Time52107E9C E584103C 02107E9C E1A00000 D2000000 00000000

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Cars Race-O-Rama walkthroughs & guides

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Cars Race-O-Rama FAQ

Who made Cars Race-O-Rama?

It was developed by Incinerator Studios and published by THQ.

Is Cars Race-O-Rama multiplayer?

Yes. Cars Race-O-Rama supports up to 2 players.

How long does Cars Race-O-Rama take to play?

As a racing game, Cars Race-O-Rama 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 Cars Race-O-Rama 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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