Newman Haas Racing
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Developed_By:
Studio 33 (UK) Ltd.
Published_By:
Psygnosis Limited
Released On:
24 Mar 1998
Newman Haas Racing is a racing game developed in conjunction with the real-life Newman/Haas racing team. The game features 16 official drivers, cars and 11 tracks from the Indy Car series. The tracks include Houston, Laguna Seca Raceway, The Milwaukee Mile, Long Beach and more. The graphics engine is based upon Psygnosis' Formula One game. Commentary is provided by Indy car champion Danny Sullivan and Bob Varsha (ESPN).
There are 4 difficulty levels and 3 main game modes: Single Race, Challenge (the AI is adjusted according to your results) and a full season of racing. In multiplayer, players can go head-to-head in a split-screen mode.
UPC-A:
711719682226 (Europe)
Media #:
SLES-00933 (Europe)
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Gamepads Supported:
NeGcon (SLEH-0003)
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Racing/Steering Wheel
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Joystick, Analog Controller
Racing/Steering Wheels Supported:
Mad Catz (SLEH-0005/6 / SLUH-000022)
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Controls
X button
Accelerate
☐ button
Brake
O button
Reverse
Δ button
Switch Turbo on/off (if enabled via car setup)
Left Directional button
Steering wheel
Right Directional button
Steering wheel
Down Directional button
View from the front of your car (a reverse view)
Start button
Pause game and access in game options
L1 button
move the camera view closer to the car
R1 button
Move the camera view away from the car
L2 button
Downshift (only if you are using a manual transmission)
R2 button
Shift up
SELECT button (press and hold)
reveal the Camera Select Menu
SELECT button and Δ button
Shows the car directly ahead of your position
Δ button (repeatedly with SELECT button held)
cycle through the positions (car directly ahead)
SELECT button and ☐ button
Toggle between the TV camera views, and the normal view setting of whatever car you've selected to see
SELECT button and O button
Return to the view of your own car
SELECT button and X button
Shows the car directly behind you in the standings
X button (repeatedly with SELECT button held)
view all the cars behind your position
How to Play
The Option Wheel
Once the game is loaded, press the X button to go to the Option Wheel screen. Here you can choose from various options before races.
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to cycle through options. Press the X button to make your choice. To go back one screen in sub-menus, press the A button. Choices made will remain even if you go back.
If no option is selected, the game defaults to a TV camera racing demo. To return to the Option Wheel screen, press any button.
Go
Press the X button to implement your option choices and move to the beginning of the selected race type.
Number of Players
Switch between one or two players using the Up and Down Directional buttons. For a two-player race, a second controller must be inserted into Controller port 2.
If you don't have a controller in port 2, turn off the PlayStation console, insert the second controller, and turn the console back on. Return to the Option Wheel screen and re-select two-player mode.
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WARNING! Do not insert or remove any peripherals while the PlayStation is turned on.
History
View in-depth backgrounds of all drivers and tracks in the game. This includes profiles of Michael Andretti, Christian Fittipaldi, and other drivers, as well as Newman/Haas Racing team achievements and biographies.
Cycle through entries using the Left and Right Directional buttons. Use the Up and Down Directional buttons to view the full historical background data.
Game Type
Use the Up and Down Directional buttons to choose between Championship, Single Race, and Challenge modes. More details are provided later in the manual.
Track Selection
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to cycle through available racetracks. A description of each track is provided, and an overlay of specific areas can be displayed by pressing the O button. Press O again to remove the overlay.
This option is for use in the Single Race selection only.
Level
Choose from four Skill levels: Amateur, Rookie, Pro, and SuperStar. Use the Up and Down Directional buttons to cycle through them.
Car Setup
Use the Directional buttons to select a Car Setup option. Press the X button to open the option for change. Use the Directional buttons again to toggle between available selections.
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Transmission
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Choose between manual or automatic transmission (gears).
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Fuel
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Turn this option on for fuel to run down during a race. Turn it off for unlimited fuel. Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to select on or off.
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Tire Wear
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With this option on, tires will degrade during long races due to heat, dirt, dust, debris, bad driving, and overbraking. Overbraking can cause flat spots and make the vehicle difficult to control, potentially leading to unscheduled pit stops.
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A good driver balances hard braking with tire damage. Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to toggle on or off. Turning Tire Wear off prevents degradation.
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Turbo
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Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to toggle on or off. Enabling turbo provides a limited amount of extra boost during the race.
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Steer Assist
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Turn on for help with cornering. Turn off if you prefer to drive without assistance. Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to switch between Off, Low, Medium, or High.
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Brake Assist
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Turn on if you need help with braking; it will slow you down if you approach a bend too rapidly. Turn off if you are confident in your cornering technique. Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to switch between Off, Low, Medium, or High.
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Front Wing
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Downforce from the front wing pushes the car down, improving grip and cornering but reducing speed on straights due to drag.
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Increasing front downforce allows tighter, faster cornering. Decreasing it results in higher speeds.
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Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to switch between Min, Low, Med, High, Max.
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Rear Wing
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The rear wing creates downforce on the back of your car. Increasing downforce improves rear grip.
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Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to switch between Min, Low, Med, High, Max.
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Reducing both front and rear downforce increases top speed on straights but decreases cornering speed. Increasing both reduces top speed but allows faster cornering.
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Exit
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Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to highlight this option. Press the X button to return to the Option Wheel screen.
Race Setup
Use the Directional buttons to select a Race Setup option and press the X button to open further selections. Press the X button again when you've completed your choice.
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Race Length
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Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to select race length. These are automatically given in 5% (minimum 5%) increments of the maximum race length for the chosen track, depending on track restrictions. The number of laps available may vary.
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Test Facility
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Take a test drive on the Firebird (East Test Track) course in Phoenix, Arizona. After your test run, you'll be returned to the Option Wheel screen.
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Pace Car
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Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to toggle On or Off. Enabling the pace car option will cause the pace car to enter the trees if it becomes severely damaged and blocks the racing line.
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Crash Spins
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Tips & Maps
PIT ORDERS
Set preferences for your Pit Crew's adjustments in Practice Mode, considering car settings for each track. Experimentation and experience are key to success.
Reset All
Use Directional buttons to select this option and press X to reset all PIT ORDER settings.
Springs
Adjust suspension stiffness: softer for less tire wear but reduced handling sensitivity, harder for improved cornering and handling but increased tire wear. Toggle between Soft, Medium, and Hard using Left and Right Directional buttons.
Stagger
Alter the relative diameters of the rear tires to improve performance on high-speed, left-hand turn ovals. Adjust stagger from Off to 0.30"-0.45" in 0.05" steps using Left and Right Directional buttons.
Gearing
Change gearing for quick acceleration (at cost of high speed), high speeds (at cost of acceleration), or a compromise. Choose between Speed, Normal, or Accelerating gearing using Left and Right Directional buttons.
Fuel Load
Changes the amount of fuel in the car's tank at the beginning of the race. More fuel allows longer time before refueling, while less fuel makes the car lighter and quicker. Adjust from 35 gallons down in 2.5 gallon steps using Left and Right Directional buttons (only if fuel is enabled).
Front Downforce
Choose between Minimum, Low, Medium, High, and Maximum using Left and Right Directional buttons.
Rear Downforce
Choose between Minimum, Low, Medium, High, and Maximum.
Tire Pressure
Select tire pressure from 20psi to 50psi in 5psi steps using Left and Right Directional buttons. Lower pressure offers better handling, while higher pressure is quicker and more durable but makes the car harder to control.
Tire Compound
Choose between Hard or Soft compound tires. Soft compounds offer better grip but wear faster, while hard compounds provide less grip but are more durable. Use Left and Right Directional buttons to switch.
END PRACTICE
Choose Yes to end your Practice session and proceed to the Start Up Screen for Qualifying, or No to return to the previous menu screen.
QUALIFY
Drivers have 12 laps to set their best single lap time, which determines their grid position for the race. A higher grid position improves chances of finishing in the points.
QUALIFY PAUSE MENU
The options are the same as the PRACTICE PAUSE SCREEN settings, except you cannot adjust Pit Orders and will be asked to confirm ending Qualifying.
Efficient braking
Combine easing off the gas and braking when necessary, using track landmarks as guides for tight turns. Avoid hand braking to prevent increased tire wear.
Aggressive overtaking
Consider the risks involved; sometimes holding position and collecting points is more profitable in the long term than forcing your way into the pack for an extra point.
Turbo
Use sparingly, most effectively when exiting bends and onto straights to quickly reach top speed, and for overtaking.
Camera viewpoint
Amateur drivers may find the furthest camera viewpoint (R1 button to zoom out) easier, while closer views offer a more realistic experience. The in-car view provides mirrors for pros but no map.
Fuel
Keep a watchful eye on the fuel if enabled, as running out will prevent you from finishing the race.
Pitstops
Refuel the car and get a fresh set of tires, as worn tires reduce grip.
Off-track surfaces
Some circuits allow driving over off-track areas for shortcuts to faster qualifying times or overtaking opportunities, but beware of losing control, which can lead to spins in qualifying or more terminal problems in a race.
Practice sessions
Take time to learn the tracks, as knowledge of the track significantly improves a driver's chance of success.
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