Tip 1:
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Never begin to accelerate at before the race begins.
When the last red light is about to go off, then only
accelerate and you will get acceleration just as the
computer cars do.

Tip 2:
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When the race is over, just watch the replay of the
computer cars. You wil learn a lot from them!


Tip 3:
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Truly worthwhile shortcuts are few and far between.
If winning is your priority, spend your time perfecting
racing lines on the track and stay clear of reckless
opponents.

Tip: 4
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It takes some time to get in the distinctive Need for Speed
groove. This is especially important for multiplayer games.
You may leave the game overnight after a long and successful
stint only to come back in the morning and play like a rookie.
Play the game for at least half an hour before attempting any
multiplayer High Stakes duel, where losing the game means
losing your car.

Tip: 5
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Successful High Stakes cornering is a specialized discipline.
You really shouldn't worry about slowing well in advance of a
turn.
Instead, go in fairly hot, hit the brakes with extreme force for
just a moment or two while you begin to crank the wheel, and get
right back on throttle again and power out.

Tip: 6
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High Stakes cars respond well to torque. In other words, really
work that gearshift to keep engine RPM in the optimum range--just
over the redline. If you select an automatic tranny you will feel
the ignominy of last place.

Tip: 7
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Take a car with good grip and snappy handling over a high-speed
monster any day. Of course, a top-of-the-line McLaren with full
upgrades is always preferable to a stock Firebird.
But if money is an issue, you can feel safe with a nicely upgraded
B-level model in a field of A-level cars, especially on the more
technical circuits.

Tip: 8
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Fog, tire smoke, and dirt clouds can obliterate vision and slow
the frame rate. Switch them off.