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US Open Wheel 85-95 Manager

Manage a racing team through the golden era of US-based open-wheel racing. Handle finances, drivers, chassis and strategy - all leading to one goal: conquering the 500.

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Tim Wheatley
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Tim Wheatley
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About the Game

It is 1984. You, a retired racing driver, have a dream to take a small US open-wheel racing team to glory in your quest to win the championship and seasons premiere 500-mile race.

Beginning in 1985 on a ten year campaign, you will manage your own team with staff hiring and firing, building and upgrading of facilities, designing or purchasing race chassis, making deals with sponsors, signing engine, fuel and other suppliers, and deciding on fuel and tire strategy in real-time simulated races that are determined by the choices you made.

OVERVIEW

  • Ten year campaign set in the golden era of US-based open-wheel racing from 1985 to 1995.

  • Varied starting team setups with different facilities and financial backing.

  • European and US driver and team personnel markets.

  • New and Used Engine, Fuel, Tyre and Chassis markets.

  • Design your own racing chassis to use or sell on the market.

  • Real-time race simulation with 3D viewer.

  • Qualifying and Race simulation affected by team facilities, staffing, drivers, chassis, engines and tyre stats, dynamic weather (cloud cover) cooling the track and more.

  • Open structure with editable names and other parameters.

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