rec.autos.simulators

by **NvB** » Sat, 10 Jan 1998 04:00:00

Hello,

I have been told that the CART Racing game by Sierra/Papyrus, unlike IndyCar
Racing II, the previous version of it, must be installed entirely to a hard
drive and cannot be partially installed such that it can be run off of the
CD-ROM drive. Is this actually true? On the package of the game it is stated
that at least 143 MB of hard drive disk space is required, but I heard that the
game actually takes about 170-190 MB. I really would rather not have to use so
much of my hard drive for just this one game, especially since IndyCar Racing
II only takes about 45 MB for a full installation to a hard drive. Any helpful
reply would be really appreciated, especially if a copy of it is directly

by **Jeff Vince** » Sat, 10 Jan 1998 04:00:00

>Hello,

>I have been told that the CART Racing game by Sierra/Papyrus, unlike IndyCar
>Racing II, the previous version of it, must be installed entirely to a hard
>drive and cannot be partially installed such that it can be run off of the
>CD-ROM drive. Is this actually true? On the package of the game it is stated
>that at least 143 MB of hard drive disk space is required, but I heard that the
>game actually takes about 170-190 MB. I really would rather not have to use so
>much of my hard drive for just this one game, especially since IndyCar Racing
>II only takes about 45 MB for a full installation to a hard drive. Any helpful
>reply would be really appreciated, especially if a copy of it is directly

Actually, the CART Racing install program (Win95 version) is kinda
dumb. What it does is write the DOS, DOS/Rendition, AND Win95
versions to your HD. That's why it takes about 150 meg. Each
version, by itself, is only about 50 meg. It is possible to simply
copy the DOS or DOS/Rendition versions straight from the CD to a dir
on your HD. As far as the Win95 install, I'm not sure about a
shortcut for that (OTOH, you really want to use either of the DOS
versions instead of Win95, since the Win95 version is generally
inferior).

What does CART Racing give you over IndyCar Racing II?

* It's basically the same program, patched to the latest level (with
the exception of the DOS PaintKit, which much be patched from 1.00 to
1.02), with the in-game graphics changed from "IndyCar" to "CART" (as
per CART's agreement with Tony George et al).

* It includes the DOS, DOS/Rendition, and Window 95 versions.

* It includes a full manual (handy for those who only have the
Rendition-bundled versions which didn't come with a manual).

* It includes a 200 page handbook, "Winning - CART Racing Strategy
Guide" by Steve Smith, with many good tips on the sim.

* CART Racing by Sierra/Papyrus retails for $29.95 and currently
includes a $10 rebate coupon in the box.

by **Tero Turtiain** » Sun, 11 Jan 1998 04:00:00

> What does CART Racing give you over IndyCar Racing II?
...
>* It includes a 200 page handbook, "Winning - CART Racing Strategy
>Guide" by Steve Smith, with many good tips on the sim.

...

Any chance of ICR2 owners to get this handbook anywhere?
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by **Jeff Vince** » Sun, 11 Jan 1998 04:00:00

>> What does CART Racing give you over IndyCar Racing II?
>...
>>* It includes a 200 page handbook, "Winning - CART Racing Strategy
>>Guide" by Steve Smith, with many good tips on the sim.
>...

>Any chance of ICR2 owners to get this handbook anywhere?

Not that I'm aware of. In the U.S., the rebate makes the list
price only $20, so that's not bad for the book alone (for an ICR2 nut
;). I'm not sure if that (rebate) would be available overseas. :(

BTW, I think you asked elsewhere about the Rio and Motegi tracks:
nope, Sierra/Papyrus CART Racing has the same 15 (or so) tracks as
ICR2, the Rendition version adds the same five Rendition-enhanced
tracks available before.