GRAN TRAK 10 The Original RACING GAME That Started It All!
6GRAN TRAK 10 The Original RACING GAME That Started It All!
Gran Trak 10 was groundbreaking for introducing the concept of racing games with real-world controls, such as the steering wheel and pedals, which became standard in later racing games. It also helped popularize the racing genre, influencing future titles and shaping the evolution of driving simulators in both arcades and home consoles.
The game used a steering wheel, gear shift, and pedals, making it one of the first arcade games to feature a physical driving interface, simulating a realistic driving experience.
Atari was unclear on the actual cost of producing the game. As a result, a single Gran Trak game ended up costing US$1,095 to manufacture, while Atari was selling them to distributors for only $995, losing $100 per sale. Atari soon corrected the problem, but ended the fiscal year with a large loss due in part to the financial failure of the game.
Atari reported a loss of $500,000 for the 1974 fiscal year, roughly as much as the previous year's profits, with Gran Trak as one of the major causes. This led Atari into deep financial problems, leaving part of Gran Trak's legacy being "the game that nearly put Atari out of business".
Gran Trak 10 was the first arcade car racing video game and the first video game to use a steering wheel, for which it has been called the "grandfather" of car racing video games.
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