On Mon, 22 May 2000, Tony Nixon wrote:

> I don't know if anyones been interested, but I've just completed 3 tests
> of the virtual cars. Two of the new vehicles were written off totally
> after impact with barriers, and one survived reasonably well.

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> I have to say, it is an experience driving a vehicle at 110 KPH
> controlled by a handful of PICs and a mini camera to 'see' by. It's very
> spectacular at the end and I'm sure I flinch when the cars finally come
> to grief. It surely will be the most expensive Nintendo game I'll ever
> play :-)

I'd give a beer, a brat, and a good cigar to hear the whole story on this
project...  and make that a Cuban if I got to drive one of the cars!

Dale
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