Daytona USA - Cars catch up

[tangodownNZ]

Hi all,

I am just wondering if there is a way to hack into the registry files of the original Daytona USA game to stop cars that are behind catching up by magic.

I have noticed that if a car that I am racing against has a crash and totally wipes off the road its not long before they catch up to me. I'm pretty sure that its the game helping them to catch up to keep the game interesting. But I would prefer if it was the drivers skill that made them catch up.

It would be great if somebody could confirm this and maybe tell me if this can be achieved.

Thanks

[Drnick]

Unfortunately it is known as the rubber band effect and is designed to stop you taking a completely unassailable lead in the game.  Shown at it worst by either Mario Kart 64 or Possibly that  Need for Speed game where you race down the mountain for the last race.  I know I took that bloody supercar off the road and yet it would still be right behind me again less than 30 seconds later

[tangodownNZ]

There MUST be a way of stopping cars from automatically catching up!

When you play against the computer you don't automatically catch up to the lead car. So there must be something that you can tweak in the games ini file or something. Anybody??

[opt2not]

Go into the Test Menu—> Game System —> Difficulty, and set it to Easy. That might turn down the catch-up logic/rubber banding. That’s all you can really do.

[tangodownNZ]

Thanks mate. But I already tried that   

[tangodownNZ]

So I have researched and found a way to turn off catch up mode. You are welcome.
However, I need help to turn off tyre degradation when catch up mode is off.
The tyre deg is really unrealistic. After only one lap the car starts sliding everywhere and is impossible to control.
This should be an easy mod for somebody who can program games?
Please help!!!

No handicap mode: The game keeps races close by increasing the top speed of any car that is not in first place, which gives all players a chance to catch up. To disable this option (On "Twin Type" games only), press all four view change buttons at the course selection screen. A small white point will appear in the upper left corner of the screen. In multi-player races, No Handicap Mode will only be activated if more than half of the players enter this code. If the machine is configured for Grand Prix mode or Endurance mode as described above, entering the No Handicap Mode will have added effect of wearing away your tires during game. The amount of tire wear depends on your mileage and speed.