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Pole Position
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Namco · GCE

Pole Position

● ReleasedArcadeATARIBBC MCOMMO+5 more
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Arcade racer where you drive a Formula One car from a behind-the-vehicle view, competing for the fastest lap time. You start with a qualifying run to determine your grid position, then race against computer opponents on a single track. The course features curves, straightaways, and trackside objects you'll crash into if you drift off-line. Speed management matters—brake too late entering a turn and you'll spin out or collide with other cars. The rear-view perspective was novel for 1982, letting you see the track ahead rather than a top-down view. It's a time-trial challenge wrapped in a race format, where beating your previous best lap drives the appeal. Simple controls (accelerate, brake, steer) keep the focus on racing lines and reflexes.

Developer
Namco
Publisher
GCE
Release
Sep 16, 1982
Modes
Single player
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Platforms
ArcadeATARIBBC MCOMMODOSINTELTEXASVECTRZX SP
Modes
Single player
Franchise
Formula 1
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