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Pitstop is an action racing game featuring six different race tracks. Your goal is to earn as much money as possible by winning races in the Grand Circuit which consists of a race on each of the six tracks; each time a race is completed, you'll earn money based on how you placed and the number of...

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Developer
Epyx

Released on
1983

Size
1–4 Players

Version
ColecoVision

Requirements
ColecoVision

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Racing

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Pitstop is an action racing game featuring six different race tracks. Your goal is to earn as much money as possible by winning races in the Grand Circuit which consists of a race on each of the six tracks; each time a race is completed, you’ll earn money based on how you placed and the number of laps completed before moving on. While you are racing, keep an eye on your tires and fuel; if your tires become too worn (causing a blowout) or you run out of fuel, the game will be over. To prevent this from happening, you’ll need to make a pitstop. Here you control the pit crew and can replace tires and refuel. While in the pit the race is still going on, of course, so repairs need to be made as quickly as possible to get back into the race without losing too much ground. Several game options are available to control the level of difficulty and the number of laps. In addition to the Grand Circuit which is the full race, you can also practice a track in a single race or enter the mini circuit which consists of three races.

Pitstop

Overview & History

Released in 1983 by Epyx and ported to the ColecoVision by Coleco, Pitstop was a groundbreaking racing title that shifted the genre's focus away from simple arcade dodging toward simulated Formula 1 pit strategy. Unlike standard top-down racers of the era, this game brilliantly bridged the gap between high-speed driving and meticulous vehicle management across famous international tracks like Brands Hatch and Watkins Glen.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Players must pilot a Formula 1 race car through a challenging circuit while keeping a constant eye on tire wear and fuel consumption. Hitting walls or opposing cars degrades your tires and drains your gas tank, forcing you to execute perfectly timed pit stops. Once you pull into your designated pit stall, the gameplay shifts into a frantic, time-attack minigame. You must rapidly wiggle the controller to operate the jacks, swap out worn tires, and refuel the vehicle before the countdown timer expires, adding a deeply immersive layer of strategic tension that set it apart from contemporary driving games.