Championship Run , a racing game released in 1970 , has a similar structure to Continental Circus. In the first race, you must finish no worse than 76th out of 100 computer cars. As each successive race progresses, the challenge increases, but there are still 100 cars on the track.
You must be careful not to run off track or into other cars, as this causes your car to slow down. Your car has three gears: you can shift up by pressing fire while accelerating and shift down by pushing it while braking, which makes it harder to recover speed after an incident. The circuits are full of obstacles, including hairpins, traffic, and hills.
The races are over 4 laps, with each lap's timing displayed on screen along with the distance left to complete this lap. With its challenging circuit layout and nuanced control mechanics, Championship Run requires skill and strategy to succeed.