The game presents an Indianapolis oval-racing simulation from a behind-the-car or track-focused driving view, depending on the selected display. The objective is to qualify and complete the race while managing speed, fuel, tires, damage, traffic, and pit stops.

Players can adjust the car before and during an event, then balance pace against stability and mechanical risk. Practice and qualifying support preparation, while the main race is structured around many laps, drafting, overtaking, caution situations, and pit strategy. Mistakes can cause spins, crashes, or retirement.

Begin with a stable setup rather than maximum speed. Use practice to check tire wear, fuel consumption, and how the car behaves through the turns.

Drafting can improve speed on the straights, but traffic and turbulent air make overtaking risky. Plan pit stops around fuel and tire needs, and avoid aggressive inputs that can turn a small loss of control into a race-ending crash.