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Mmmm, you smell that? Aint nuttin’ like the scent of fresh octane petrol to start the mornin’. It reminds me of the good ol’ days, you know, hangin’ with my grand papi and all. Everyday he’d always tell me, “Boy, go get my jug of whisky and start the car.” He always used to walk on a slant. See, my name’s Bill Dan and racing has been passed on from generation to generation. Now that I’m all growed up and have kin of my own, I have time to just sit back and enjoy the simple thangs of life.

It’s funny how time goes by so fast. My wife Martha-Mae and I just had a conversation, she turnt to me and said, “Billy, it’s funny how time goes by so fast.” Our oldest son Delmot is twelve now and recently he showed me a racing game, on that Xbox thing. Boy, I’ll tell you what, that game is a hoot! So much fun, reminds me of when my brother George and I would chase possums out in the backyard.

Formula 1 racing—it’s the best kind there is. Delmot says the game is called F1 2011, I guess cause they keep coming out with the same game but just change the year. I don’t know much about the past but this year’s title seems legit. It ain’t for novice drivers neither, you gotta know what you doin’. I like that cause tracks and weather conditions always change. Your car can’t be the same for every race. Simulation is important. This game allows me to change and tune everything about my Formula racer—weight distribution, wing adjustments, even fuel intake.

I reckon graphics are pretty darn good too, looks just like the real thing. I was playing around with the camera angles one time and I could actually see my suspension movin’ up and down as I hit them corners. Damage to the car is shown well too. If I push too hard or long, things like bald tires appear and I gotta pit for car upkeep.

Even the engines go Vvvrrrooom!, just like real Formula racing cars. I love that sound, makes me feel like I’m at the tracks watching the race. Even better, I feel like I’m actually racing the car when the pit chief gives out instructions through the headset. I don’t actually have a headset so he just speaks through the TV speakers, but I get the idea.

Most of everything is real simple, just has that sparkle and shine of a true simulation game. There are a few different game mode options to choose from: Career (my personal favorite), Grand Prix, Proving Grounds (just a fancy-pancy way to say "mini-games"), and multiplayer. There are all kinds of excitement to be had playing online. I watched my youngest son Cooter play with a pal as they battled the computer for top spots, as well as each other to become their team’s number-one racer.

Now don’t get all tore up when I say this, but you gotta be some kind of momma’s boy if you turn on all the assisted controls. Yeah, it eases the out of kilter folk into complicated driving schemes. But that’s how you get good lickety split. Or go on, turn the assist on and watch how fast you’re hounded by the fellas. The computer is purdy smart too so they will make you look even stupider. They race real strategically; if you try to pass them, they’ll actually defend corners and potential passing spots.

Overall, I must say it’s a decent game if you know about Formula 1 racing. Maybe one day you might actually be a good racer; even if you don’t know nuttin’ about it. Like my momma always say, “Willy boy, you gotta count your chickens and eat your eggs.” Now I’m fixin’ to head to the nudie bar, so try out the game. Now don’t be bothering me with this game question tomfoolery.

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