Indianapolis 500: The Simulation is a racing sim developed by Papyrus Design Group and published by the video titans at Electronic Art. Indianapolis 500: The Simulation brought racing games from the limited arcade cabinets to the immersive home consoles. The game was originally released on the MS-DOS in 1989 but was ported to the Amiga in 1990.
It received positive reviews and has been considered not only one of the best Amiga games but also one of the best computer games of the ’90s. The realistic racing action made Indianapolis 500: The Simulation a stand-out game. Just a few years after its release Indianapolis 500: The Simulation sold more than 200,000 units.
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation Premise
The gameplay of Indianapolis 500: The Simulation focuses on being as hyper-realistic as possible. Players can take part in several different race settings like 10-lap race, 30-lap race, 60-lap race, and 200-lap race. The game also mimics real-life wreckages and mechanical failure. Both the players and the NPCs can crash their cars or are forced to retire from the race if a part of their car breaks down.
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation Main Character
Although there is no named protagonist in Indianapolis 500: The Simulation, the drivable cars fill that role. Players can choose from a yellow Penske-Chevrolet, a red Lola-Buick, or a blue March-Cosworth. Even though the Penske-Chevrolet is the fastest stock car, all the vehicles can be altered in setup to be competitive during races.
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation Series
The Papyrus Design Group is known for its racing popular racing games. The developers have produced a number of popular racing sims based on NASCAR, the Indianapolis 500, and off-road racing. Sadly, the Papyrus Design Group went defunct in 2004 and was sold off to FIRST.net. Below is a list of every game developed by the Papyrus Design Group.
- Indianapolis 500: The Simulation (1989)
- J. R. R. Tolkien’s Riders of Rohan (1991)
- IndyCar Racing (1993)
- Nomad (1993)
- NASCAR Racing (1994)
- NASCAR Racing for the Sony PlayStation (1996)
- Links: The Challenge of Golf (1994)
- IndyCar Racing II (1995)
- NASCAR Racing 2 (1996)
- NASCAR Racing: Grand National Series Expansion Pack (1997)
- Road Rash (1996)
- SODA Off-Road Racing (1997)
- Grand Prix Legends (1998)
- NASCAR Racing 1999 Edition (1999)
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Racing (1999)
- NASCAR Racing 3 (1999)
- NASCAR Racing 3: Craftsman Truck Series Expansion Pack
- NASCAR Legends (1999)
- NASCAR Racing 4 (2001)
- NASCAR Racing 2002 Season (2002)
- NASCAR Racing 2003 Season (2003)
- NASCAR Racing 5 (2003 canceled)
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation Cheat Codes
Unfortunately, Indianapolis 500: The Simulation does not have any in-game cheat codes that players can use. Although there aren’t any cheat codes, there are a couple of exploits that can help you during races. These exploits will give you the optimal conditions for races and give you a head start at the beginning of races.
| Effect | Exploit |
| Inching out of the Starting Block | Press Up + [Space Bar] prior to the beginning of the race. |
| Qualifying Specs for the Lola/Buick | Component Setting Camber angle Left front +0.75 Left rear +1.75 Right front -0.5 Right rear 0 Gear ratio First 8.6 Second 5.52 Third 3.77 Fourth 3.7 Fuel minimum 5 gallons Tire composition soft (all four wheels) Tire pressure Left front 28psi Left rear 27psi Right front 25psi Right rear 26psi Tire stagger +0.40 inch Turbo 9 Wings minimum drag (front and rear) |
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation Cheat Code FAQ
Does Indianapolis 500: The Simulation have any cheat codes?
No, Indianapolis 500: The Simulation does not have any available cheat codes for players. Even without cheat codes, there are still ways that players can gain advantages during races. There are multiple exploits in the game that will let players perform at their top level.
The image featured at the top of this post is ©Indianapolis 500 Start Screen.