Pro Race Driver vs Touring Car Champions

Step into the shoes of Ryan McKane, a young driver determined to rise through the ranks of closed‑wheel racing. The game blends a narrative‑driven career mode with authentic touring‑car competition, letting you chase championships across a variety of real‑world series. Featuring a wide roster of cars—from a Mercedes DTM silhouette to BTCC Peugeots and Australian V8 Supercars—each vehicle handles with a realistic physics engine. Unlock new circuits, switch camera angles, and compete in single‑player, multiplayer, or split‑screen races on PC or PlayStation 2.

Touring Car Champions was the first attempt to create a game based on the Australian Touring Car Championship and Bathurst 1000, bringing iconic tracks and cars to life. It pioneered the use of full motion video as the visual foundation for a racing title, delivering a uniquely authentic feel for fans of classic motorsport. Developed by Torus Games and published by Virtual Sports Interactive in 1997, the game offers a single‑player career mode that lets players compete in historically accurate races, complete with period‑accurate vehicle handling and track layouts. Though dated by modern standards, its FMV‑driven graphics provide a nostalgic glimpse into early racing simulations.

• Deep career storyline adds motivation
• Realistic physics for authentic driving
• Wide variety of cars and tracks
• Split‑screen multiplayer on both platforms

• Innovative use of full‑motion video for graphics
• Accurate recreation of iconic Australian tracks
• Authentic car models and handling
• Focused single‑player experience

• Many tracks must be unlocked
• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Limited online matchmaking features

• Outdated graphics by modern standards
• Limited to single‑player only
• Sparse documentation and tutorials