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MICHAEL ANDRETTI'S WORLD GRAND PRIX
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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1. - Controls
2. - Strategies
3. - Cars
4. - Tracks
5. - Disclaimer
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1. - C O N T R O L S
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D-Pad:
Up - Shift Up
Down - Shift Down
Left - Steer Left
Right - Steer Right
A - Accelerate
B - Brake
Start - Pause
Select - Give Up (This will end the race)
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2. - S T R A T E G I E S
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Transmission
You have to shift up and down yourself in this game. This requires you to
pay attention to your speedometer and the track. Once the RPMs hit the red
zone in the meter, you should shift up. If you are slowing down, you should
also shift down when the meter hits the bottom. You also need to shift up
before you start racing. Below I will list at what speeds you should
generally shift up.
1st Gear - 0Kph
2nd Gear - 95Kph
3rd Gear - 175Kph
4th Gear - 230Kph
Turning
Turning is fairly difficult in this game and requires a bit of practice.
For the most efficient turning, you should practice racing "the line." What
this is, is the fastest line around a turn. This requires you to start on
the outside of a turn, for example start on the left hand side for a right
turn. While in the middle of the turn, you should be on the inside. While
exiting the turn, you should be on the outside again. That line will allow
you to take the turn at a faster speed which will also give you a greater
corner exit speed.
Passing
Be careful for those other cars on the tracks. Don't do something stupid
such as hit them when they are easily avoidable. If you hit them, you will
slow down and feel shame for your mistake as everybody else speeds off. I
suggest passing them on straightaways where you have time and don't have to
worry about turning while passing other cars.
Learning the Tracks
This isn't too difficult considering the fact that the map of the track is
always on the screen. They also give you a warning when you are approaching
a turn. However, learning the track is one key strategy to winning any
race. This will help you prepare for each turn and learn the key passing
points for each track. Also pay attention to each of Michael Andretti's
tips before each track.
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3. - C A R S
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There aren't too many diffeent cars in this game, and there is also only a
small difference between each car. In this section, I will list each car and
their specs. I suggest always using the Chevy since it's the best car, and
it's an American car!
Chevy Lola
-V8 Turbo
-630HP
-4 Speed
Honda V10
-Non-Turbo
-622HP
-Automatic
Ferrari V12
-Non-Turbo
-617HP
-4 Speed
Mugen V8
-Non-Turbo
-605HP
-4 Speed
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4. - T R A C K S
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In this section, I will map out each track. The arrow will point which
direction you are driving in. The numbers will explain how you should take the
turn according to Michael Andretti himself. This information could be found in
the game but if you're playing the Japanese version of the game, you probably
won't be able to read it. This will also give you the chance to read up on the
game while you do not have access to it.
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Brazil
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Distance - 5.031Km
1. - This is a sharp curve into a straightaway. Enter at 160kph but prepare to
slow to 100kph.
2. - Your car will swing out while running along the curb. Don't steer, just
shift down.
3. - After you clear the corner, reduce your speed to prepare for the next
sharp bend.
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San Marino
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Distance - 5.040Km
1. - At this curve, you should slow from 280kph to 100kph. One way to slow the
car is to downshift into the lower gears.
2. - Handle the curves by steering while shifting down.
3. - Here, accelerate to 100kph. Slow down for the next chicane.
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Monaco
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Distance - 3.328Km
1. - After clearing the right curve, steer to the right. Do not hesitate or
your car will spin out!
2. - Here you can relax a little. Slow down to clear the hair-pin turn.
3. - You will be reaching your highestspeed at the point, but be ready to
brake!
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Mexico
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Distance - 4.421Km
1. - The sharpest curve in this course is here. Make this one, and you'll be
able to manage the rest of the curves easily!
2. - Don't slow down from here to the next cuve. Accelerate out of the turn to
200kph!
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Canada
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Distance - 4.410Km
1. - It's easy to speed through this course, but you need to slw at this turn
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2. - You can clear the curves if you watch your car's position. Don't spin out
at that last tough turn!
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U.S.A.
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Distance - 4.023Km
1. - After the first curve, use the short straight for a quick dash into the
second.
2. - A long Detroit straightaway will help you gain speed. Do so by shifting
correctly!
3. - The curves here are tough. Take them in first gear, but keep the
accelerator full-throttle!
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France
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Distance - 3.813Km
1. - This straight, the Mistral, is the longest in the F1 circuit.
2. - This long curve turns inward, so watch your speed or you'll soon lose
control and time.
3. - The goal is just past this sharp curve. Be careful, a bad turn could cost
you a race!
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England
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Distance - 4.778Km
1, - On this course, you can reach speeds of up to 300kph. But at times you
must brake to a slow 100Kph.
2. - Enter the course and head for the right side. You shuold be able to clear
this part at high speed and not spin-out.
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West Germany
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Distance - 6.797Km
1. - The chicanes here between straightaway can slow you to 100kph!
2. - Before these chicanes, floor it to reach speeds of over 300kph!
3. - When entering the "S" use a lower gear. You may find accelerating to be
difficult, and a spin-out can easily occur.
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Hungary
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Distance - 4.014Km
1. - Before reaching this curve, use a higher gear, such as third. Down -
shifting techniques will help you to accelerate throughout the entire
turn.
2. - After the peak of the curve, put the pedal to the metal!
3. - You will arrive here at speeds of over 300kph, so use some extra caution
when braking and steering!
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Belgium
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Distance - 6.940Km
1. - Be careful in this dangerous hairpinturn. You will spin out if you
accelerate when entering it. Remember, drive defensively!
2. - This curve is sharper than the first. After turning, straighte the car
out.
3. - Accelerate from here to the last curve. Avoid losing control by memorizing
the course layout.
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Italy
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Distance - 5.800Km
1. - From here the course curves to the left. If the car veers left, it will
be harder to control.
2. - This is an easy chicane. Start from the left. Kep up your speed. Don't
over-steer.
3. - This curve is pretty sharp, so go slow. From here you can race full
throttle all the way!
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Portugal
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Distance - 4.350Km
1. - The first two turns can be taken at speeds of over 230kph. Brake hard on
turns three and four because of their sharpness and close proximity.
2. - The straightaway here is quite long, but it runs into a dangerous turn!
3. - Shift up and accelerate in this turn in order to reach nearly 330kph by
the stretch!
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Spain
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Distance - 4.218Km
1. - Here is one of the low speed curves. The maximum speed possible is only
130kph,
2. - This is one of the few areas where you can gain speed. Smooth shifting is
the key.
3. - The toughest section of the course is coming up. It requires constant
shifting and maneuvering. Good luck!
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Japan
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Distance - 5.859Km
1. - Stay on the inside of the curves. On the second half, shift quickly to
reach maximum speeds.
2. - Two similar curves will slow you down here, but push your car to high
speeds on the straightaway.
3. - A chicane will appear just after the straightaway. Slow down yo handle
it!
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Australia
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Distance - 3.778Km
1. - Handle these three curves almost like you would chicanes, but go slow!
2. - Timing is important. If you brake too early, your time will suffer, if
too late, you will skid off the course.
3. - This is the last cuve in Formula One car racing. The goal is ahead! Will
the trophy be yours?
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5. - D I S C L A I M E R
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