Daytona USA Best Times FAQ 

Version 0.5
September 10, 1994

MilesMKII@aol.com
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This file is Copyright c 1994 by Miles B. Hardison.  All rights
reserved.  Redistribution of this file, in whole or in part, in both
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CONTENTS

1. Contents
2. Beginner
3. Advanced
4. Expert 
5. Tricks
6. Tips for Turns
7. Just For Fun
8. Credits
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BEGINNER
One Player
Regular Mode

Fastest First Lap:
Fastest Lap:
0'17"37    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Finish Time:
MBH    2'20"23    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
PAT    2'20"48    Unknown           Tallahassee, Fl, USA
PAT    2'20"60    Unknown           Tallahassee, Fl, USA
PAT    2'20"64    Unknown           Tallahassee, Fl, USA   
PAT    2'21"75    Unknown           Tallahassee, Fl, USA
MBH    2'22"14    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
PMS    2'22"93    Unknown           Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Reverse First Lap:
Fastest Reverse Lap:
Fastest Reverse Finish Time:
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One Player
Time Lap Mode

Fastest First Lap:
Fastest Lap:
Fastest Finish Time:
V.R    2'21"76    TA    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Reverse First Lap:
Fastest Reverse Lap:
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Two Players
Regular Mode

Fastest First Lap:
Fastest Lap:
0'15"48    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Finish Time:

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Fastest Reverse Lap:
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Two Players
Real Players Only

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ADVANCED
One Player
Regular Mode

Fastest First Lap:
0'50"67    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'50"85    Eric Ching        Sunnyvale, CA, USA
0'51"00    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'51"06    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'51"07    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'51"10    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'51"17    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'51"21    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'51"28    Eric Ching        Sunnyvale, CA, USA
0'51"34    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Lap:
0'43"79    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'44"03    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'44"12    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'44"17    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'44"20    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'44"21    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'44"37    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'44"39    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'44"46    Eric Ching        Sunnyvale, CA, USA
0'44"51    Eric Ching        Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Fastest Finish Time:
MBH    3'05"73    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
MBH    3'05"76    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
ETC    3'06"03    Eric Ching        Sunnyvale, CA, USA
MBH    3'06"10    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
MBH    3'06"18    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
MBH    3'06"18    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
MBH    3'06"21    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
MBH    3'06"35    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
ETC    3'06"50    Eric Ching        Sunnyvale, CA, USA
H.C    3'06"56    Michael Jones     Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Fastest Reverse First Lap:

Fastest Reverse Lap:
0'49"35    Eric Ching    Sunnyvale, CA, USA
0'54"28    Eric Ching    Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Fastest Reverse Finish Time:
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One Player
Time Lap Mode

Fastest First Lap:

Fastest Lap:
0'45"50    Unknown    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Finish Time:
MBH    3'10"07    TA    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest First Reverse Lap:
0'55"48    Phillip Ervin    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'55"60    Phillip Ervin    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
1'03"17    Phillip Ervin    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Reverse Lap:
0'46"95    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'47"75    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'48"45    Phillip Ervin     Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'48"51    Phillip Ervin     Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'48"78    Phillip Ervin     Tallahassee, Fl, USA
0'53"87    Phillip Ervin     Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Reverse Finish Time:
3'20"18    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
3'25"40    Phillip Ervin     Tallahassee, Fl, USA
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Two Players
Regular Mode
 
Fastest First Lap:
0'50"65    Eric Ching    Sunnyvale, CA, USA
0'50"75    Eric Ching    Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Fastest Lap:

Fastest Finish Time:

Fastest Reverse First Lap:
Fastest Lap:
0'41"95    Eric Ching    Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Fastest Reverse Lap:
Fastest Finish Time:
3'08"16    Eric Ching    Sunnyvale, CA, USA

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Real Players Only

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EXPERT 
One Player
Regular Mode

Fastest First Lap:
1'48"12    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
1'49"56    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Lap:
1'41"04    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
1'42"29    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Finish Time:
H.C    3'28"11    Michael Jones     Sunnyvale, CA, USA
MBH    3'29"17    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
MBH    3'30"26    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
MBH    3'31"26    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA
MBH    3'31"85    Miles Hardison    Tallahassee, Fl, USA

Fastest Reverse First Lap:
Fastest Reverse Lap:
Fastest Reverse Finish Time:
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One Player 
Time Lap Mode

Fastest First Lap:
Fastest Lap:
Fastest Finish Time:

Fastest Reverse First Lap:
Fastest Reverse Lap:
Fastest Reverse Finish Time:
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Two Players
Regular Mode

Fastest First Lap:
Fastest Lap:
Fastest Finish Time:

Fastest Reverse First Lap:
Fastest Reverse Lap:
Fastest Reverse Finish Time:
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Two Players
Real Players Only

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TRICKS

During the Demo:
While the demo is running, pressing the VIEW buttons will change the view of the demo car.  You can also stop the Slot Machine on the demo in which the cars are driving through the Beginner course.

Speed up the Cars:
While selecting your track, notice that on the other player screen(s) there are a bunch of little cars driving across the screen.  Press the corresonding VIEW buttons for that player's screen to make the cars speed up.  Each of the VIEW buttons speeds up the cars more than the previous.  VIEW 1 speeding them up the least and VIEW 4 speeding them up the most.  Also, pressing multiple VIEW buttons will speed the cars up even more.  For maximum speed, hold down all the VIEW buttons simultaneously.

Time Lap Mode:  
When you are on the mission select screen, hold START while choosing either AUTOMATIC or MANUAL transmission.  You will race the track with no computer cars.

Real Players Only:  
When you are playing two players and you are on the mission select screen, both players must hold START while choosing either AUTOMATIC or MANUAL transmission.  Both players will race the track with no computer cars.

Traffic Map Adjustment:  
You can adjust the range of the TRAFFIC map.  To do so, you must press the following buttons during the race.
   For short range:  Hold START and press VIEW 2
   For medium range:  Hold START and press VIEW 3
   For long range:  Hold START and press VIEW 4

Course Map Adjustment:  
You can adjust the size of the course map on the screen.  To do so, you must press the following buttons during the race.
   For large track:  Hold START + VIEW 1 and press VIEW 2
   For medium track:  Hold START + VIEW 1 and press VIEW 3
   For small track:  Hold START + VIEW 1 and press VIEW 4

Out of Trouble Teleport:
If you get into a jam during a race and end up skidding off into the grass, press START and you will teleport back onto the road.  However, the only downside to this is that when you reach the road you will start at 0 MPH.

Stop the Slot Machine:
On the Beginner course, just before the Sonic Mountain turn, there is a Slot Machine in the mountain.  Press START once and you will stop the symbol in the first row.  Press START again to stop the symbol in the second row.  Press START a third time to stop the symbol in the third row.  Press START once more to start all the symbol rotating again.

"Congradulations! You Just Lost Your Sponsers":
On the Advanced course, just after you start the race, turn around in the Pit Stop.  After you turn around, continue to go in reverse.  You should see two roads, one to the left and one to the right.  Take the road to the right.  This road leads to a dead end with a BIG sign on the wall saying "Congradulations! You Just Lost Your Sponsers".  

Make Jeffry Dance:
On the Expert course, on the sharp right turn after getting out of the tv tunnel, there is a huge Jeffry statue.  Stop in front of the statue and rapidly press the START button.  The Jeffry statue will move one frame every time you press START.  If you press START enough, Jeffry will start spinning on his head.

See the Credits:
After you finish a race ranking 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, you will be awarded with a short scenario for that particular course.  While this scenario is running, press START and you will view the credits during the scenario.

Speed Up Game Over:
Normally, when you finish a race and Game Over appears on the screen, the letters will start flipping and turning.  You can speed up this sequence by holding START.

Override Initials:
When you are entering your initials, pressing START will automatically press end for you.  For instance, putting in your three initals and then pressing START would be the same as putting in your three initials and then pressing end. 
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TIPS FOR TURNS

- The speeds following each of the turns listed below are the maximum speeds at which the turns should be made in order to get a best time.  The speed at which these turns are made are also assuming you are using MANUAL Transmission.  I have given these speeds so that you can have a good idea of what a good speed for that turn is without having me spoil it for you.  If you find a way to make the turn faster please e-mail me so I can add it to the FAQ -

Beginner:
 Sonic Mountain Left Turn:  175-180 MPH

Advanced:
 Sharp Right Turn After Tunnel: 195-199 MPH
 Right Turn After 2nd Checkpoint: 170-175 MPH
 Next Very Sharp Left Turn: 155-160 MPH
 Last Right Turn Before Start: 165-170 MPH

Expert:
  Sharp Right TV Tunnel Turn: 150-155 MPH
  Right Turn After 2nd Checkpoint: ~150 MPH
  Next Sharp Left Turn: 150-155 MPH
  Sharp Right Turn With Horses: 125-130 MPH
  Right Turn Before 3rd Checkpoint: 150-155 MPH
  Left Turn After 3rd Checkpoint: 145-150 MPH
  Sharp Right Turn After Bridge: ~180 MPH
  Left Turn After 4th Checkpoint: 160-165 MPH
  Last Sharp Left Turn Before Start: 120-130 MPH
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JUST FOR FUN

Took the Wrong Road:
When you are about to finish the Beginner course, drive through the Pit Stop so that you get GOAL while going through the Pit Stop.  The computer will control your car after it crosses the finish line.  The computer will make your car keep going through the Pit Stop instead of switching to the main road.

Spectacular Crash:
Race the Advanced course in reverse and when you are about to finish the race, get the GOAL by going through the Pit Stop.  After crossing the finish line, the computer will guide your car up the "Congradulations! You Just Lost Your Sponsers" road and crash nose first into the wall making a spectacular freeze-frame crash.

Riding on the Rail: 
Race the Expert course and when you are about to finish the race, get GOAL while steering your car along the rightmost rail (so the car makes sparks).  After you cross the finish line, the computer will guide your car along the rail and start driving on the rail itself.  
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CREDITS

Miles Hardison
MilesMKII@aol.com

Phillip Ervin - Contributed many best times for Advanced.  The first 
   person to stumble across the Traffic Map adjustment feature.    
   Contributed many helpful tips on making quick turns on Advanced and 
   several on Expert.  First to contribute the Out of Trouble Teleport.

Eric T Ching
Eric.Ching@eng.sun.com - Contributed many best times for Advanced.  
   Figured out the exact way to perform the three Traffic Map 
   adjustments and three Course Map adjustments.  Contributed several
   tips for making quick turns on Advanced.  Helped make several 
   corrections and additions.

Michael Jones
michaelj@nafohq.hp.com - Contributed several best times for Advanced 
   and Expert.  Contributed the method for making Jeffry Dance on the 
   Expert course.
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