 Besides the story mode, the player can either challenge computer opponents or the best time on the battery backup to a drag racing showdown with all the rules of drag racing (including flying starts) Before the player can start his career, he must go to driving school and pass a test based on his proficiency with gear shifting and speed control.The versus mode that allows the single contestant to either play by himself or against a computer opponent also allows multiple human opponents.In order for the three different multiplayer modes to be selected, additional controller(s) must be inserted.