An F1 and IndyCar racer with Nigel Mansell and Newman/Haas, officially licensed. Technically dated, lovely for Mansell and IndyCar fans.
Your verdict
Category
Racing1 player3+
Description
Nigel Mansell and IndyCar drivers race on American circuits in this Newman Haas Mega Drive racing simulator. Published by Sega, released in the United States in November 1993. IndyCar racing simulation with oval and urban circuits, licensed drivers and championship modes.
The single-seaters are drawn with recognisable sponsor liveries, and the rear view shows the suspension working through the bends. The circuits take up real layouts with their stands, pits and kerbs, and the pit stops give rise to a fully animated scene of their own.
The accompaniment stays discreet during the race to leave all the room to the engine, and concentrates on the menu, qualifying and results screens. The pieces take an efficient rock tone, with short riffs and steady rhythms recalling the mood of the sports broadcasts of the period.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The engine's scream and the straight unspooling ahead grab you from the very first laps. Wrestling these open-wheelers demands precision, balancing the brakes and clipping the apex to the millimetre to shave off tenths. Every circuit rewards memory and mastery, turning repetition into pure pleasure. A demanding speed sim that delivers a genuine thrill pad in hand.
Is Newman Haas IndyCar Featuring Nigel Mansell still worth playing in 2026?
An IndyCar racing simulation built around the Newman Haas team and Nigel Mansell, this title offers demanding driving on American circuits, with car setup and race management. The realistic approach contrasts with arcade, but the heavy handling, a somewhat dull rendering and sometimes limited clarity temper the enthusiasm. The challenge stays real for fans of the genre. For an enthusiast of retro racing or someone curious about 1990s IndyCar, the title keeps a niche interest, more technical than spectacular.
