Long, rewarding, and repetitive in the best way. You start with a humble Peugeot 106 or Civic and grind your way to a 240SX, RX-7, or Supra. The URL (Underground Racing League) events are tough but fair. Only real complaint? Rubberbanding AI. No matter how fast you build your car, the opponent is always right there .

: Open speed2.exe to play without the disc prompt. Alternative Solutions

: A gray, pixelated Windows dialog box popping up to shatter your dreams of racing through Bayview in a neon-lit Nissan Skyline.

: Look for a version 1.2 No-CD executable from reputable Abandonware sites.