            Hard Drivin 
            Copyright/Publisher: Domark, Release Year: 1989
            Genre: Racing, Number Of Players: 1
                  INSTRODUCTION
                  The Ultimate Drivin' Simulation. Experience the thrills and 
                  spills of racing in realistic, solid 3D. 
                  The Game
                  It's MEAN. It's HARD. It's HERE! HARD DRIVIN', the ultimate 
                  driving simulator, races on to your home computer from its 
                  runnaway success in the arcades. Now you can get behind the 
                  wheel of the world's top sports car on a stunt course. Jump 
                  bridges, drive the speed track or even get dizzy on the 
                  vertical loop - all in super realistic solid 3D. Top drivers 
                  can challenge the Phantom Photon in a head-to-head, no holds 
                  barred contest to find the top Hard Driver! 
                  Getting Started
                  Hard Drivin' consists of two tracks - The Stunt Track and The 
                  Speed Track each testing a different aspect of your driving 
                  skills. The Stunt Track features three main stunts - the 
                  Bridge Jump, the Loop-the-Loop and the Bank. Pay particular 
                  attention to the speed signs and your own velocity. Driving at 
                  more than 60 miles per hour over the bridge will launch you 
                  into the air to crash on landing, and under 60 mph means you 
                  won't jump far enough. 
                  The 60 Minimum sign on the Vertical Loop means you will have 
                  to drive at 60 mph or more just to stay on the loop as you 
                  spin through it! As you practise you should be able to take 
                  the Bridge, Bank and Loop at more than the recommended speeds. 

                  Make it to the checkpoints on the course and you will recieve 
                  a time bonus. If you do a fast enough lap you can race the 
                  Phantom Photon (the computer's car) in a race around the Stunt 
                  Track. The Phantom drives a mean race and crashing means 
                  instant disqualification. 
                  Game Tips
                  Practice skid control - this can save valuable seconds, as can 
                  good road position on the bends. Advanced drivers can usually 
                  take the Bank at 110 miles per hour by going in on the right 
                  and steering heavily to the left on exit - but watch that you 
                  don't go over the edge! 
                  Controls:
                  Joystick: 
                  Forward - Accelerate 
                  Back - Brake 
                  Left - Steer Left 
                  Right - Steer Right 
                  Fire & Forwards - Shift Gear Up 
                  Fire & Back - Shift Gear Down 
                  Keys: 
                  Q - Accelerate 
                  A - Brake 
                  O - Left 
                  P - Right 
                  W - Shift Gear Up 
                  S - Shift Gear Down 
                  Hints
                  To be a real Hard Driver you must learn to make full use of 
                  the whole track. Brake for corners and obstacles at the last 
                  moment. In addition be constantly aware of oncoming traffic, 
                  and be prepared to drive on the grass if it looks like danger 
                  ahead. Don't be afraid to cut corners to improve your lap time 
                  and to beat the Phantom Photon! 
                  When you play the game for the first time select automatic 
                  transmission. This will allow you to get the all important 
                  feel of the game without having to worry about changing gears. 

                  The car will accelerate faster if your wheels are straight. 
                  Use the guage in the centre of the dashboard to check the 
                  position of your wheels. If the line is in the centre, then 
                  the wheels are straight. Remember this when going around 
                  corners since every time you turn the wheel the friction slows 
                  you down a little. 




