Thursday, May 22, 2008

Online Drag Racing – the Next Best Thing?



This is for the people who loves the thrill of the drag but couldn't afford to buy enhancement parts in their automobile. Then again, maybe even for those who weak at heart to actually try the real thing. Either way, this may prove to be the next best thing if you have any aspirations of driving that muscle car in the 300’s.

Online drag racing has been very popular in the circle of frustrated dragsters and online game addicts. The concept is basically the same as a video racing game. Think need for speed, though not as digitally creative, just a bit more interactive.

A few days ago, I was able to browse several websites that offered online drag racing games. The first thing I’ve noticed was the great following that these online websites have. There were around 50,000 people online at a couple of sites, meaning, 50,000 plus people who gets the kick of joining these online racing tourneys. I honestly can’t blame them. Most online drag racing sites are for free. You can also choose whatever car you like and customize it the way you want it. You can build and tune it to make it an exactly replica of your dream car that you’ve been salivating for ever since.



You can also join live tournaments and compete from people all over the world. Just like every video game, you can also work your way up. As you gain more points, you upgrade a level, participate in more difficult race tracks and compete with the more skilled online opponents.

All you have to do is register in the site, make sure your flash component is updated, download the game, work your imagination and the rest is history. Some of these online drag racing games include: Drag Racer 3, 2 Fast 2 Furious Game, Pimp my Ride, Goose Head Drag Race and a whole lot of other goodies.

Yes, this is just 3D. But hey, there are some benefits of settling for this online hullabaloo. You don’t have to actually spend huge bucks in styling and pimpin your ride. You don’t even have to own an Xbox or a Wii. Let’s be realistic, though, the thrill of participating in a real drag race wouldn’t even compare to this. Of course this isn’t the real thing, but for video game addicts, this can be as real as it can get.

The world of online drag racing may even spring some surprises in the near future and may end up getting bigger and more popular. As for now, if you don’t have the money, or maybe even the driving skills, you can get a good crash course in these online games. It doesn’t hurt to give it a try, after all, it’s free.

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