{"id":203,"date":"2023-05-30T17:53:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/best-ps2-racing-games\/"},"modified":"2023-05-30T17:53:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:53:17","slug":"best-ps2-racing-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/best-ps2-racing-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Best PS2 Racing Games: Race to the Finish Line!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been looking for the best racing games for your PlayStation 2? There is no need to look any further!<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve put up a selection of the top PS2 racing games to keep you occupied for hours.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll cover everything from iconic titles like Gran Turismo 3 to lesser-known but equally entertaining titles like Burnout 3: Takedown.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be covering the wonderful world of PS2 racing games and explain what makes them so unique.<\/p>\n<p>Everything from visuals and gameplay to car selection and personalization will be covered. So strap on and prepare for the ride of your life!<\/p>\n<p>We have something for everyone, whether you want realistic simulations or insane arcade-style racing games.<\/p>\n<p>Continue reading to learn about the greatest <a href=\"__GHOST_URL__\/best-ps2-games\/\">PS2<\/a> racing games that will have your heart pumping and your adrenaline surging.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kg-card kg-audio-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"__GHOST_URL__\/content\/media\/2023\/05\/Best-PS2-Racing-Games--Race-to-the-Finish-Line-_thumb.webp?v&#x3D;1685469382335\" alt=\"audio-thumbnail\" class=\"kg-audio-thumbnail\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"kg-audio-thumbnail placeholder kg-audio-hide\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 15.33a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-4.5 0ZM15 13.83a.75.75 0 1 0 0 1.5.75.75 0 0 0 0-1.5Zm-2.25.75a2.25 2.25 0 1 1 4.5 0 2.25 2.25 0 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Burnout 3: Takedown    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#1-gran-turismo-3-a-spec\">     1. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#conclusion\">     Conclusion    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--kg-card-end: html--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"15-tourist-trophy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Tourist_Trophy\"><\/span><strong>15. Tourist Trophy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-ps2-racing-games-Tourist-Trophy-1.webp\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Best PS2 Racing Games Tourist Trophy\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1286\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2023\/05\/best-ps2-racing-games-Tourist-Trophy-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2023\/05\/best-ps2-racing-games-Tourist-Trophy-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-ps2-racing-games-Tourist-Trophy-1.webp 1286w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Over 200 real-world motorcycles from well-known manufacturers such as Yamaha, Ducati, and Kawasaki are featured in Tourist Trophy.<\/p>\n<p>You can customize your bikes in the game&#8217;s garage mode, from upgrading parts to painting their bodywork. There are also other racing modes in the game, such as a career option that allows players to move from amateur to professional racing.<\/p>\n<p>But what distinguishes Tourist Trophy from other racing games is its emphasis on real-world tracks, such as the legendary N\u00fcrburgring and Suzuka Circuit. The game&#8217;s attention to detail in replicating these circuits is incredible, with every bend, bump, and camber accurately duplicated.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-ps2-racing-games-Tourist-Trophy2-1.webp\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Best PS2 Racing Games Tourist Trophy2\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1286\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2023\/05\/best-ps2-racing-games-Tourist-Trophy2-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2023\/05\/best-ps2-racing-games-Tourist-Trophy2-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-ps2-racing-games-Tourist-Trophy2-1.webp 1286w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>We loved how it gave us a chance to a thrilling and immersive experience that is unrivalled in the world of racing games.<\/p>\n<p>We desire experiences that transport us to another planet and provide unrivalled realism and immersion as ardent gamers. Tourist Trophy does exactly that. This racing game, created by Polyphony Digital, the designers of the famed Gran Turismo series, takes motorbike racing to a whole new level.<\/p>\n<p>Tourist Trophy provides an impressively lifelike experience with its beautiful graphics, finely detailed tracks, and properly modelled bikes.<\/p>\n<p>Tourist Trophy is clearly not just one of the best racing games ever created for the PlayStation 2, but also of all time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-ps2-racing-games-Gran-Turismo-3-A-Spec2.webp 1286w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec also includes a large number of tracks from various locations across the world. This game has something for everyone, whether you favour the tight curves of city circuits or the high-speed straights of legendary racing tracks. The attention to detail in reproducing these tracks, combined with the dynamic weather and lighting effects, adds an element of challenge to each race.<\/p>\n<p>Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec has earned its proper place among the top PS2 racing titles. Its unmatched racing experience is made possible by its excellent realism, breathtaking aesthetics, wide circuit choices, and fascinating career mode.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/opX1my\" class=\"kg-btn kg-btn-accent\">VIEW ON EBAY<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the best racing games on the PS2, it&#8217;s been a pleasure to be able to come up with a list of the finest choices for you to encounter.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re ripping up the streets in your suped up Acura in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec or driving around in your Subaru in Colim McRae Rally, there&#8217;s a racing game for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Here are all of the top choices covered in this article:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec<\/li>\n<li>Burnout 3: Takedown<\/li>\n<li>Need for Speed: Most Wanted<\/li>\n<li>Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition<\/li>\n<li>Wipeout Fusion<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"__GHOST_URL__\/best-f1-game\/\">F1<\/a> 2002<\/li>\n<li>FlatOut<\/li>\n<li>Colin McRae Rally 2005<\/li>\n<li>Test Drive Unlimited<\/li>\n<li>Juiced<\/li>\n<li>Rush 2049<\/li>\n<li>ATV Offroad Fury 2<\/li>\n<li>Sega GT 2002<\/li>\n<li>Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2<\/li>\n<li>Tourist Trophy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been looking for the best racing games for your PlayStation 2? 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