Mario Andretti Racing
Mario Andretti Racing — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Mario Andretti Racing on?
- Mario Andretti Racing was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
- When did Mario Andretti Racing release?
- Mario Andretti Racing was first released on December 31, 1994.
About Mario Andretti Racing
Italian-born Mario Andretti is one of the most successful racing drivers in the US scene, and five of his relatives have also raced professionally. This game allows you to sample Indy cars, stock cars and sprint cars, all of which have been graced by Andrettis. The physics are customized to each of these, so expect sprint cars to slide around on the dirt tracks, and the slipstream effect is detectable. There are 27 computer-controlled cars with individual profiles, and 8 cars to choose from in each race, with varying engine, grip, brakes and pit crew standards. You can view the action either from behind the car, or from the nose. In longer races you must monitor the pit strategy, with the options of a splash 'n' dash stop if your tires are still fine.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Stormfront Studios / High Score Productions
- Publisher
- Tec Toy
- Themes
- Action
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1994 | $5 | $10 | $20 | 2 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. We haven’t priced or authenticated that version yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard box release | — | $11 | — |
| European (PAL) release | $13 | $25 | $61 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a month
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $0.38 in Oct 2007, $5.80 five years ago, and $5.00 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $0.38 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $1.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $0.88 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $0.88 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $1.95 | $3.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $3.32 | $5.50 |
| Jan 2017 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $4.77 | $5.32 |
| Jan 2019 | $2.00 | $4.48 |
| Jan 2020 | $2.00 | $7.50 |
| Jan 2021 | $5.06 | $6.27 |
| Jan 2022 | $5.46 | $7.15 |
| Jan 2023 | $5.80 | $8.12 |
| Jan 2024 | $3.03 | $8.49 |
| Jan 2025 | $3.31 | $7.37 |
| Jan 2026 | $4.95 | $8.00 |
| Oct 2026 | $5.00 | $10.49 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 1994 | 014633072594 |
| Europe / PAL | 1994 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Low
An early EA Sports racer that covers three kinds of racing, and a very cheap US cart.
Mario Andretti Racing was one of the first games in the EA Sports line, developed by Stormfront Studios and High Score Productions and released on the Genesis in 1994 in North America and Europe. Scott Orr produced it, and Andretti personally guided the AI for the computer drivers across its three kinds of racing: stock cars, Indy-style open wheel cars and dirt track, each with its own physics and AI.
GameFan, previewing the Genesis game in 1994, noted fifteen tracks, five per circuit, with a career option to stretch them out.
What the press said at the time
| GamePro Issue 61 | August 1994 | Graphics 4.0, Sound 4.0, Control 4.5, FunFactor 4.5 |
| MegaTech Issue 33 | September 1994 | 40% |
“The career mode is cool, but the game needs a lot more tracks and items.”
“Some may consider gaining high positions too easy to start off, uniike many Mega Drive racing games, but iťs a fun drive that packs exciting and realistic game-play with long-term playability for a well-priced £44.99. A surprisingly”
“Whattaya know, a great Mario game on the Genesis! Mario Andretti Racing provides a realistic, satisfying driving experience.”
“A very poor racing game from the same people who brought us Lotus and Road Rash. What a step backwards this is.”
Before you buy
Among US carts the loose cart is one of the cheapest. The European cart usually costs much more than the US one, both loose and complete. A cardboard-box edition is priced separately and a complete one costs a little more than the plastic-case copy.
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