Sometimes you need more of a challenge than simply crossing the finish line first. That’s where Ford Racing 2 zooms into view. With seven game types beyond the traditional race to the checkered flag, the title offers enough skills-based competition to keep you engaged for a long time.

The new game features 35 vehicles that run the gamut from muscle cars to high-performance prototypes and 16 tracks that cover such racing environments as city streets, exotic jungles and traditional raceways. You start the game as a rookie tackling 34 different challenges, each of which unlocks more cars and tracks; once you’ve unlocked all of them, you can mix and match cars, tracks and game types to create a unique experience every time you play. If you’re good enough, you’ll even uncover a few hidden goodies.

When you’ve had enough practice, invite a friend over for some split-screen multi-player racing. You can engage in Standard or Elimination races and use any of the tracks and cars you’ve unlocked, although you must win one Elimination challenge before you can choose that game type. Race between one and nine laps against up to four computer-controlled opponents whose cars can either match yours or be drawn from other vehicle types. P.S. I tested this with 2 USB JoyPads and it ran fine :)

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to get behind the wheel of our Indigo Concept prototype racer and see if I can do three times the speed limit on the Bay Bridge.