Race Drivin' SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Racing

Race Drivin'

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992 (originally 1990)
GenreRacing
DeveloperAtari
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Atari and published by THQ, Race Drivin' arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as a racing game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

Atari also made Steel Talons for the SNES.

Race Drivin' 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Race Drivin' 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.

Race Drivin' gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Race Drivin' cheats & codes

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

Stop timerA266-07AD
Slow timer8066-04DD
Fast timer4266-04DD
Freeze lap timer2B6C-07AD
Slow lap timer1968-0DAD
Infinite Time - Minutes7E026400

See all Race Drivin' cheats

Race Drivin' walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Race Drivin' FAQ

When did Race Drivin' come out on the SNES?

Race Drivin' was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992; the original game dates back to 1990.

Who made Race Drivin'?

It was developed by Atari and published by THQ.

Is Race Drivin' multiplayer?

Yes. Race Drivin' supports up to 2 players.

How long does Race Drivin' take to play?

As a racing game, Race Drivin' 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 Race Drivin' 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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