| Auxiliary Power's Demolition Derby and Figure 8 Race | |
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| Developer(s) | Auxiliary Power |
| Publisher(s) | Auxiliary Power |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | October 2001 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Auxiliary Power's Demolition Derby and Figure 8 Race is a PC demolition derby and figure 8 racing game. The game was developed by John C. Ardussi with the help of real demolition derby drivers and officials.
In this game, there are 4 difficulty levels and 9 different original tracks. There are 11 original body styles and over 50 original AI(computer) drivers. Engines smoke, stall, steam, and backfire. Vehicles get realistic damage. [1] Just like real demolition derby, there is a heat, and then a final. You can get black flagged for sandbagging, or avoiding hits on purpose. Players start at a local level, then move on to regional then national level.
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