The game uses a behind-the-car or cockpit perspective, depending on the selected view. The main objective is to finish races ahead of opponents while managing traffic, corners, braking, and the different performance characteristics of each car.

Events use point-to-point and circuit-style road courses, with options involving regular races, time-focused driving, and police pursuit play. Progression comes from selecting faster or more capable licensed cars and learning each course; the DOS version does not use a modern experience-level or character-progression system.

Brake before tight corners rather than entering them at maximum speed. Smooth steering and early acceleration usually produce better exits than repeated corrective inputs.

Learn traffic patterns and course landmarks, and select a car whose handling suits the track. In pursuit events, avoid unnecessary collisions and use the road layout to create distance from police vehicles.