Dire Straits
by Malibu350


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Some great-looking new custom road textures...right down to the bike lane. It appears a dam has burst and flooded a region of rugged desert highway. It's a rough ride in a hard, barren landscape dotted with a few cacti and, of course, cows. There are no large altitude changes, but the road constantly flirts with water, and there are a couple reeeeally long jumps. The uneven sections of track keep you busy in a fun way. Interestingly, Malibu, ever attentive to detail, has created off-road sections that are in keeping with the expo's theme. That is, there are two additional straight-a-way roads for you to explore (one running perpendicular to the main, and one running diagonally across the terrain). Although the readme complains of time constraints, he's found a way to squeeze in a new water tower (used as checkpoints here), a couple new billboards (including one for our expo 2000), and a great new backdrop. And, the bridge has a fun surprise hehe. A beautifully rendered track. The Cold Drinks dispenser at the start is a real temptation! This one offers multiple racing lines on multiple roads. It takes a few trial runs to find the racing line - especially when you approach the incomplete bridge. Pick the wrong lane and your in the drink. Full of 'surprises,' this track is sure to be an on-line favorite. The debris of fallen cacti adds an unaccountable factor to the race. No matter how good or fast you are there's always the chance that you will have to swerve to avoid these unpredictable obstructions. A great track from top to bottom, nice job. An intelligent addition to this great game.

Lap Time 1:04.4