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* EasyModeMockery: The beginner car in ''Battle on the Edge'' has a bright color scheme and cutesy bunnies painted on the hood, which makes it not exactly the coolest car to drive.
* EpicFail: Slam into something hard enough and your car does a pretty spectacular flipout. "Are you alright?".

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* EasyModeMockery: The beginner car in ''Battle on the Edge'' has a bright color scheme and cutesy bunnies painted on the hood, which makes it not exactly the coolest car to drive. \n ''Power Edition'' would rectify this by changing the bunnies into a much cooler-looking eagle.
* EpicFail: Slam into something something hard enough and your car does a pretty spectacular flipout. "Are you alright?".

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** The crew chief will sometimes tell you there's a crash coming out of turn 3 when there actually hasn't been a crash there.

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** The crew chief will sometimes tell you there's a crash coming out of turn 3 when there actually hasn't been a crash there. He may even say this in Time Attack mode, where you're the only car on the track.



** The Sega International Speedway is just the Astro Waterfall Speedway with a different environment. The Daytona International Speedway is also just a re-skinned Three-Seven Speedway.



* PunnyName: Three-Seven Speedway is located in a city named Las Segas, which is a pretty obvious pun of Las Vegas.

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Three-Seven Speedway is located in a city named Las Segas, which is a pretty obvious pun of Las Vegas.Vegas.
** The expert course in ''2'' is set in New Joke City, which at first doesn't seem like a good pun of New York City. "Joke" and "York" rhyme when spoken in Japanese, which lead to the pun getting LostInTranslation.



* SameLanguageDub: ''Battle on the Edge'' has two variations of its soundtrack; one is sung by Japanese-born Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, while the other by American-born Dennis St. James. Both are sung in English.

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* SameLanguageDub: ''Battle on the Edge'' has two variations of its soundtrack; one is sung by Japanese-born Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, while the other by American-born Dennis St. James. Both are sung in English.English and have identical lyrics.
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* '''''VideoGame/SonicMania''''' (2017): A love letter to Sonic's 16-bit days. In Studiopolis Zone, there are news vans decked out like the Hornet car in Act 1, and the lottery machines in Act 2 feature the Gallop logo.

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* '''''VideoGame/SonicMania''''' (2017): A love letter to Sonic's 16-bit days. In Studiopolis Zone, there are news vans decked out like the Hornet car in Act 1, and the lottery machines in Act 2 feature the Gallop logo. Takenobu Mitsuyoshi also voices the announcer in multiplayer mode.
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* GrandfatherClause: The Hornet Classic is allowed to preform the 4-1-4 drift because it uses the physics from the first game.

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* GrandfatherClause: The Hornet Classic is allowed to preform perform the 4-1-4 drift because it uses the physics from the first game.
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* GrandfatherClause: The Hornet Classic is allowed to preform the 4-1-4 drift because it uses the physics from the first game.
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* ArcadePerfectPort: The 2011 release is the first game in the series that doesn't comprise anything from the original arcade game.

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* ArcadePerfectPort: The 2011 release is the first game in the series that doesn't comprise compromise anything from the original arcade game.

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* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: If you're playing Endurance or Grand Prix mode in ''2'', you have to deal with a draining fuel supply and tire erosion. The computer cars, however, do not have to, so they never have to make pit stops.

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* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: If you're playing Endurance or Grand Prix mode in ''2'', you have to deal with a draining fuel supply and tire erosion. The However, the computer cars, however, cars do not have to, so they never have to make pit stops.



** Hornet appears alongside its [=AM2=] brethren in ''VideoGame/FightersMegamix''. Its default throw move is grabbing the opponent and spinning the wheel in their face, but it's moveset is limited unless you destroy your armor.

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** Hornet appears alongside its [=AM2=] brethren in ''VideoGame/FightersMegamix''. Its default throw move is grabbing the opponent and spinning the wheel in their face, but it's its moveset is limited unless you destroy your armor.



** It also shows up in ''[[VideoGame/SegaSuperstars Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed]]'' as the default form of the hidden character AGES, complete with crew chief.

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** It also shows up in ''[[VideoGame/SegaSuperstars Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed]]'' as the default form of the hidden character AGES, complete with the crew chief.



* {{Homage}}: Entering certain three-letter initials in the original will play a short ditty from a past Sega game, but entering silly initals like 'ASS' or 'SEX' will actually cause the game to change it to one of the homage initials.

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* {{Homage}}: Entering certain three-letter initials in the original will play a short ditty from a past Sega game, but entering silly initals initials like 'ASS' or 'SEX' will actually cause the game to change it to one of the homage initials.



* ItsAWonderfulFailure: In ''Daytona USA 2 PE'', on ending a multiplayer race, you are shown a cutscene of your driver and pit crew reacting to your result. The cutscene gets more depressing the lower your final position is.

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* ItsAWonderfulFailure: In the original game, when you finish a multiplayer race, a short cutscene is played where your driver stops their car in front of the camera [[BadassDriver in a badass way]]. And the lower your position is, the worse they'll mess it up.
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In ''Daytona USA 2 PE'', on ending a multiplayer race, you are shown a cutscene of your driver and pit crew reacting to your result. The cutscene gets more depressing the lower your final position is.is: from getting a sympathetic pat on the driver's shoulder, to being violently pushed onto the car and falling over, to banging on the floor in despair.



* LevelInReverse: The player can turn around, then complete laps and even full races by driving in the reverse direction (all the other racers will still be driving forwards, which means avoiding them as they drive towards you will be necessary). There is a "REVERSE" warning that flashes in the middle of the screen, but after several seconds it moves into the corner.

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* LevelInReverse: The player can turn around, then complete laps and even full races by driving in the reverse direction (all the other racers will still be driving forwards, which means avoiding them as they drive towards you will be necessary). There is a "REVERSE" warning that flashes in the middle of the screen, but after several seconds it moves into the corner.corner after several seconds.



** Several cars in 2001 are hidden, like the Unicorn and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygu_vjAJohE Javelin]]. See a few of them being viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=G3LmdFRKmGU#t=110s here]]. ''Deluxe'' also had a special car called "Daytona", which was shaped like the original Hornet.

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** Several cars in 2001 are hidden, like the Unicorn and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygu_vjAJohE Javelin]]. See a few of them being viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=G3LmdFRKmGU#t=110s here]]. ''Deluxe'' also had a special car called "Daytona", which was "Daytona, " shaped like the original Hornet.
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* '''''VideoGame/OutRun 2''''' (2004): Another racing game from Sega. In this game, the challenge course from ''Power Edition'' and the tracks from ''Scud Race'' are unlockable bonus tracks.

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* '''''VideoGame/OutRun 2''''' (2004): (2003/2004): Another racing game from Sega. In this game, developed by Sega [=AM2=]. Exclusive to the Xbox port, the challenge course from ''Power Edition'' and the tracks from ''Scud Race'' are appear as unlockable bonus tracks.



* '''''VideoGame/Yakuza5''''' (2012): One of Sega's most popular series which is also produced by Toshihiro Nagoshi, the fifth game features a taxi racing mini-game that shares similar controls and drifting mechanics, and "Let's Go Away" can be purchased as music to listen to.

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* '''''VideoGame/Yakuza5''''' (2012): One of Sega's most popular series which is also produced by Toshihiro Nagoshi, the fifth game entry features a taxi racing mini-game that shares similar controls and drifting mechanics, and mechanics. The Saturn version of "Let's Go Away" can be also purchased as music to listen to.to when driving.
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* '''''VideoGame/FightersMegamix''''' (1996): A crossover fighting game featuring characters from ''VideoGame/VirtuaFighter'', ''VideoGame/FightingVipers'', and a few other Sega series. The Hornet car appears a playable fighter ([[NotMakingThisUpDisclaimer no, really]]), and Three-Seven Speedway appears as its home stage.

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* '''''VideoGame/FightersMegamix''''' (1996): A crossover fighting game featuring characters from ''VideoGame/VirtuaFighter'', ''VideoGame/FightingVipers'', and a few other Sega series. The Hornet car appears as a playable fighter ([[NotMakingThisUpDisclaimer no, really]]), and Three-Seven Speedway appears as its home stage.

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---> ''Streets filled with lights''
---> ''Like a [[Film/{{Stargate}} star gate from an old sci-fi movie]]''

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---> ''Streets filled with lights''
---> ''Like
lights / Like a [[Film/{{Stargate}} star gate from an old sci-fi movie]]''

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* ShoutOut: Lakeside Castle from ''Championship USA'' is based on the Lakeside course from ''VideoGame/SegaRally 3''.

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* ShoutOut: ShoutOut:
** The lyrics for "Skyscraper Sequence" in the second game features an unexpected one.
---> ''Streets filled with lights''
---> ''Like a [[Film/{{Stargate}} star gate from an old sci-fi movie]]''
** According to the developers,
Lakeside Castle from ''Championship USA'' is based on the Lakeside course from ''VideoGame/SegaRally 3''.
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** The Hornet Classic is playable in ''Battle on the Edge'', but can only be driven by [[https://tcrf.net/Daytona_USA_2:_Battle_on_the_Edge#Hidden_Hornet_Car inputting a secret combination at the track selection screen]]. Unlike ''Power Edition'', it doesn't drive exactly like the first game. Interestingly, this car was thought to have been DummiedOut because it wasn't known how to unlock it.

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** The Hornet Classic is playable in ''Battle on the Edge'', but can only be driven by [[https://tcrf.net/Daytona_USA_2:_Battle_on_the_Edge#Hidden_Hornet_Car inputting a secret combination at the track selection screen]]. Unlike ''Power Edition'', it doesn't drive exactly like the first game. Interestingly, this car was thought to have been DummiedOut because how to unlock it wasn't known how to unlock it.discovered until over 20 years after the game releashed.

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* DummiedOut: [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]]. The Hornet Classic is playable in ''Battle on the Edge'', but can only be driven by [[https://tcrf.net/Daytona_USA_2:_Battle_on_the_Edge#Hidden_Hornet_Car inputting a secret combination at the track selection screen]]. Unlike ''Power Edition'', it doesn't drive exactly like the first game.



* JackOfAllStats: The Scorpio Plasma Batteries car in ''2'', which has a balance of speed and handling. Hornet takes this role outside the arcades.

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* JackOfAllStats: The Scorpio Plasma Batteries car in ''2'', which has a balance of speed and handling. Hornet takes this role outside the arcades.arcade games.



** The higher lap settings.

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** The higher lap settings.settings, Endurance and Grand Prix mode.


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** The Hornet Classic is playable in ''Battle on the Edge'', but can only be driven by [[https://tcrf.net/Daytona_USA_2:_Battle_on_the_Edge#Hidden_Hornet_Car inputting a secret combination at the track selection screen]]. Unlike ''Power Edition'', it doesn't drive exactly like the first game. Interestingly, this car was thought to have been DummiedOut because it wasn't known how to unlock it.
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* WhatTheHellPlayer: In the Advanced Course in the original ''Daytona'', there's a branching path that requires you to turn around at the starting line to find it. Drive to the end of this path and you'll see a message that reads "Congratulations! You just lost your sponsors!"

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* WhatTheHellPlayer: In the Advanced Course in the original ''Daytona'', there's a branching path that requires you to turn around at the starting line to find it. Drive to the end of this path and you'll see a message that reads "Congratulations! You just lost your sponsors!"sponsors!" [[AchievementMockery Doing so in the HD ports nets an achievement.]]
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* '''''VideoGame/Yakuza5''''' (2012): One of Sega's most popular series which is also produced by Toshihiro Nagoshi, the fifth game features a taxi racing mini-game that shares similar controls and drifting mechanics, and "Let's Go Away" can be purchased as music to listen to.
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* DummiedOut: The Hornet Classic is playable in ''Battle on the Edge'', but can only be driven by hacking the game. Unlike ''Power Edition'', it doesn't drive exactly like the first game.

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* DummiedOut: [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]]. The Hornet Classic is playable in ''Battle on the Edge'', but can only be driven by hacking [[https://tcrf.net/Daytona_USA_2:_Battle_on_the_Edge#Hidden_Hornet_Car inputting a secret combination at the game.track selection screen]]. Unlike ''Power Edition'', it doesn't drive exactly like the first game.
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* '''''VideoGame/SambaDeAmigo''''' (1999 / 2000): A Latino-themed RhythmGame developed by Sonic Team. "Let's Go Away", among songs from other Sega games, is a part of the setlist.
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** ''SCUD Race'' was renamed to ''Sega Super GT'' in the US. "SCUD" in Japan stands for "Sports Car Ultimate Drive", but in the USA [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scud it stands for a Soviet cruise missile,]]

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** ''SCUD Race'' was renamed to ''Sega Super GT'' in the US. "SCUD" in Japan stands for "Sports Car Ultimate Drive", but in the USA [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scud it stands for a Soviet cruise missile,]]missile.]]
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** The OST for the original Daytona USA includes a track called [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar "Bitchin',"]] but in the in-game sound test it was renamed to "Raggin'."

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** The OST for the original Daytona USA includes a track called [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar "Bitchin',"]] "Bitchin'," but in the in-game sound test it was renamed to "Raggin'."



** In ''USA 2'''s Beginner course, the player can press the start button and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARkeT8WSxKc make the bulletin board say different things]]. Messages include "Error!", "Hello!", "Sega", and "[[GettingCrapPastTheRadar Go to Hell]]".

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** In ''USA 2'''s Beginner course, the player can press the start button and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARkeT8WSxKc make the bulletin board say different things]]. Messages include "Error!", "Hello!", "Sega", and "[[GettingCrapPastTheRadar Go "Go to Hell]]".Hell".

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* GameplayAndStorySegregation: The crew chief will sometimes tell you there's a crash coming out of turn 3 when there actually hasn't been a crash there.

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The crew chief will sometimes tell you there's a crash coming out of turn 3 when there actually hasn't been a crash there.there.
** In ''Scud Race'', the crew chief will sometimes warn you that the engine's getting hotter or it's about to overheat. But engine temperature has no impact on the game at all.



** In ''Scud Race'', JAL Airplanes appear in the beginner night course.

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** In ''Scud Race'', JAL Airplanes airplanes appear in the beginner night course.

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* '''''VideoGame/OutRun 2''''' (2004): Another racing game from Sega. In this game, the challenge course from''Power Edition'' and the tracks from ''SCUD Race'' are unlockable bonus tracks.

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* '''''VideoGame/OutRun 2''''' (2004): Another racing game from Sega. In this game, the challenge course from''Power from ''Power Edition'' and the tracks from ''SCUD ''Scud Race'' are unlockable bonus tracks.



* CanonDiscontinuity: For some reason, ''2001'' doesn’t feature any of the tracks from ''2''.

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* CanonDiscontinuity: For some reason, ''2001'' doesn’t feature any of the tracks from ''2''.''2'' .



* GameplayAndStorySegregation: The crew chief will sometimes tell you there's a crash coming out of turn 3 when there actually hasn't been a crash in turn 3.

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* GameplayAndStorySegregation: The crew chief will sometimes tell you there's a crash coming out of turn 3 when there actually hasn't been a crash in turn 3.there.



** The Saturn version has an optional "Maniac Mode", which makes the opponents cars far more aggressive.

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** The Saturn version has an optional "Maniac Mode", which makes the opponents opponent cars far more aggressive.


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** The cars in ''Scud Race'' have sponsorships from real companies. Namely, Michelin tires, BMW, and Gulf oil.


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* RuinsForRuinsSake: The medium course in ''Scud Race'' is set inside some ancient ruins.

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* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: If you're playing Endurance or Grand Prix mode in ''2'', you have to deal with a draining fuel supply and tire erosion. The computer cars, however, do not have to, so they never have to pit.

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* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: If you're playing Endurance or Grand Prix mode in ''2'', you have to deal with a draining fuel supply and tire erosion. The computer cars, however, do not have to, so they never have to pit.make pit stops.



** Some versions of the first game have advertisements for the Sega Saturn in the attract mode.

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** Some versions of the first game have advertisements for the Sega Saturn in the attract mode. There's also a giant Sega Saturn ad in ''Scud Race'''s beginner day course.


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** In ''Scud Race'', JAL Airplanes appear in the beginner night course.

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* '''''Daytona USA'' (2011):''' A port for UsefulNotes/XboxLiveArcade and UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork, featuring the graphical updates from ''Sega Racing Classic'', both the original music and a new arranged version of the soundtrack, plus online multiplayer, challenge trials, a "Survival" mode (drive as far as you can, earning time bonuses for drifting), and a karaoke mode (drive through one loop of the music, with the lyrics appearing on the screen).

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* '''''Daytona USA'' (2011):''' A port for UsefulNotes/XboxLiveArcade and UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork, featuring the graphical updates from ''Sega Racing Classic'', both the original music and a new arranged version of the soundtrack, plus online multiplayer, challenge trials, a "Survival" mode (drive as far as you can, earning time bonuses for drifting), and a karaoke mode (drive through one loop of the music, with the lyrics appearing on the screen). The Xbox 360 version is backwards compatible with the UsefulNotes/XboxOne and the UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS.


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* ArcadePerfectPort: The 2011 release is the first game in the series that doesn't comprise anything from the original arcade game.
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* '''''VideoGame/OutRun 2''''' (2004): Another racing game from Sega. In this game, the challenge course from''Power Edition'' and the tracks from ''SCUD Race'' are unlockable bonus tracks.
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* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: If you're playing Endurance or Grand Prix mode in ''2'', you have to deal with a draining fuel supply and tire erosion. The computer cars, however, do not have to, so they never have to pit.
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** The Saturn version has an optional "Maniac Mode", which makes the game much harder.

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** The Saturn version has an optional "Maniac Mode", which makes the game much harder.opponents cars far more aggressive.



* RereleaseSoundtrack: ''Sega Racing Classic'' has a new remixed soundtrack, but "Daytona" has been removed due to legal issues.

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* RereleaseSoundtrack: ''Sega Racing Classic'' has a new remixed soundtrack, but "Daytona" has all references to Daytona have been removed due to legal issues.

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* DummiedOut: The Hornet Classic is playable in ''Battle on the Edge'', but can only be driven by hacking the game. Unlike ''Power Edition'', it doesn't drive exactly like the first game.



* GameplayAndStorySegregation: The crew chief will sometimes tell you there's a crash coming out of turn 3 when there actually hasn't been a crash.

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* GameplayAndStorySegregation: The crew chief will sometimes tell you there's a crash coming out of turn 3 when there actually hasn't been a crash.crash in turn 3.



** The Hornet Classic is hidden within ''Battle of the Edge'', but it plays nothing like its original or ''Power Edition'' counterparts.

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* GameplayAndStorySegregation: The crew chief will sometimes tell you there's a crash coming out of turn 3 when there actually hasn't been a crash.



** The Saturn version has an optional "Maniac Mode", which makes the game much harder.



* RereleaseSoundtrack: ''Sega Racing Classic'' has a new remixed soundtrack, but "Daytona" has been removed due to legal issues.



* SameLanguageDub: ''Battle on the Edge'' has two variations of its soundtrack; one is sung by Japanese-born Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, while the other by American-born Dennis St. James. Both are sung in English.



* SelfImposedChallenge: The hidden "Maniac Mode" in the Saturn version makes the opponents faster and more aggressive.
* SequelDifficultySpike: ''2'' is much harder than the first game thanks to the longer courses, more-realistic driving physhics and more-agile opponents to race with. Its ''Power Edition'' spikes the difficulty even more, with Challenge course being a tough track even for expert players.

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* ProductPlacement: Some versions of the first game have advertisements for the Sega Saturn in the attract mode.

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Some versions of the first game have advertisements for the Sega Saturn in the attract mode.mode.
** Much like real NASCAR, there’s advertisements from sponsors all around the track. But they aren’t for real products, just fictional ones.

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* CanonDiscontinuity: For some reason, ''2001'' doesn’t feature any of the tracks from ''2''.



* EasyModeMockery: ''2'''s beginner car has candy as its sponsor and cutesy hugging bunnies painted on its hood. This was taken out in ''PE'', with a replacement [[AnimalMotifs eagle]] painted on the hood.

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* EasyModeMockery: ''2'''s The beginner car in ''Battle on the Edge'' has candy as its sponsor a bright color scheme and cutesy hugging bunnies painted on its hood. This was taken out in ''PE'', with a replacement [[AnimalMotifs eagle]] painted on the hood.hood, which makes it not exactly the coolest car to drive.



** The expert course in ''USA 2'' has roadsigns that mention places from past games.

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** The expert course in ''USA 2'' has roadsigns that mention places from past games.the first game.

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