Rally Speedway

About

Rally Speedway is a top-down racing game where you navigate tracks filled with junctions, branching paths, and varied corners. The goal is to stay on course while avoiding off-road hazards that force sudden steering adjustments. Adjust from five speed settings and three acceleration levels as you race against the clock or another player. The top-down perspective keeps things simple but demanding, especially when roads turn icy or wet, making control trickier. A no-pressure "Only on a computer" mode lets you ignore hazards entirely if you want to focus on speed. The most notable feature is the track editor, letting players design and share custom circuits. The 1983 release date and support for Commodore 64 and Atari 8-bit systems make it a relic of early racing game design. While the simplicity shows its age, the handling mechanics and optional difficulty tweaks add a layer of customization unusual for its time.