Race Announcer

In Midtown Madness, the Race Announcer delivers racing quotes and other in-game dialogue before the start and end of the race during the game. He is voiced by radio host Marty Lennartz. All the in-game quotes are listed below.

Introductions

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Welcome to Microsoft Midtown Madness: Chicago Edition!	Game is installed for the first time.
Welcome to Microsoft Midtown Madness: Chicago Edition! Jeez, won't this make the mayor proud!	Game is installed for the first time.
Welcome to the trial version of Midtown Madness: Chicago Edition!	Demo version of Midtown Madness is launched.

Race Openings

These quotes are heard for every race opening. There are specific quotes included for each race.

These quotes are heard regardless of each race.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Welcome to the city of Chicago! I gotta say, I'm rather fond of this town. So please, try to leave it where you found it!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
Be sure to fasten your seat belt, check your mirrors, and make any last minute changes to your will!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
Welcome to Chicagoland! Home of the most courteous and thoughtful drivers you'll ever run into! Oh, maybe I should rephrase that!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
Right now, let's get ready for several solid minutes of non-stop, commercial-free racing!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
Hey, a friendly word of advice! Don't forget to buckle up!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
Remember kids, don't try this at home!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
Climb in that car and buckle up!, You've got work to do!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
Driving into the station this morning, I realized that what George Carlin says is true: Anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a manic!	The race starts. The quote can be heard at random times.
Hey, could bad behavior behind the wheel could be a sign of utter problems in your life? Ah, who cares? The important thing is that you kick some butt!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.	File:PRERACE21.ogg
Chicago PD is taking an aggressive stance in their battle to keep maniac drivers off the road. So don't be surprised if you see some of them pretty red lights in the old rear view mirror!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
The cops, they're not just hanging out at the doughnut shops today folks, so watch yourself!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
Chicago's finest are out in full force today, so let's mind our P's and Q's out there!	The race starts, This quote can be heard at random times.
A word to the wise, you can't always trust that arrow!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
The question on the table today, folks, is how far can you really trust that crazy arrow? If you got something to say about this, give us a call down at the station.	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
As somebody said so eloquently back in the '70s: Go your own way, make your own path, don't follow the crowd!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
If I may, I'd like to leave you with one deep thought for today: Don't follow the crowd, and you just may have chance in this race!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
"Now remember, your automobile is not a toy! Hehe, just kidding!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.
If you wanna win, you're gonna have to forget everything your ma ever taught you about good manners!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.

These quotes are heard in each Blitz Race:

Dearborn Dash:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Get ready for the Dearborn Dash! Now this is where you'll be driving at right through the center of the city! If you wanna win, you gotta time that bridge jump perfectly!	Race Opens	File:Blitz001.ogg
You're at north of Dearborn. Don't forget to wave when you go flying past the flamingo!	Race Opens

River Wild and Wacker:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Now's your chance to check out the view from both sides of the river!	Race Opens
It's time to get wacked on Wacker! If you wanna win, don't dally in that alley!	Race Opens
East is east and west is west. And if you can do both fast, you'll pass this test!	Race Opens

Under the El:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
If you make a wrong turn under the El, hey, don't be suprised to find yourself shopping!	Race Opens
Tight turns will keep you on track! Keep the petal to the metal and you just may have a chance!	Race Opens
Keep your turns controlled and tight, if you hit those El train supports, you'll do more that scrape your paint!	Race Opens

Double-Back Blitz:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Ahhh, the Double-Back Blitz! If you can turn on a dime, you just might have a chance!
Ever had the kind of day when no one's going your way? Well get ready, you ain't seen nothing yet!

Grant Park Parade:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Things are hoppin' down at the lakefront this afternoon. Everybody's out enjoying that Chicago sunshine.
Time for a little lappin' on the shores of Lake Michigan! Pedestrians beware!
Do not be afraid to boldly go where no car has ever gone before! It's the only way to win, pal!

Wild Blue Blitz:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Traffic around the lakefront is all tangled up! If you're heading out to Meigs, Make sure you got plenty of time to catch your flight!
The planetarium is tempting, but you've got a plane to catch, so step on it!

Navy-Pier Peel Out:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
You ask any proud son in the city of Chicago and I bet'ya they can tell ya five different ways to get to Navy Pier! All you gotta do, is find a fastest one!
All the action's down at Navy Pier today! Looks like the fleet is coming in!
Well the lakefront is hoppin' tonight! Looks like everybody's going down to Navy Pier!

Bear Cub Blitz:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Well we're bouncing between ball fields! Now that's every true Chicago superfan's fantasy! If you time it just right, you may even get a tour of your favorite theme stomping grounds!
For any true son of the city of Chicago I tell you this is the race to Mecca! From the home of the cubs, to the den of the bears! Oh, you got it all! Give me a bowl of sausage! I may just weep!
This may be your one big change to break into the big leagues!
No Bears game today, folks! You got nothing to do but drive!
Well Sammy and the rest of the crew are out of town. Wrigley Field won't be seeing any action today!

Race for a Space:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Now, if you're heading out for a little holiday shopping this morning, good luck finding a parking spot! I hear it's Slim Pickens all over the north side!
Now there comes a time in everybody's life when you discover, it's not who you are on the inside but now big your truck is! Words to live by, my friends!
Hey, don't let the construction site distract ya, you've gotta get yourself uptown!

Tall Tower Blitz:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
From one tall tower to another. When you win, your head'll be in the clouds!
You're gonna hit all the high points on this city tour, a Big John will be waitin' for you at the Finish Line!

These quotes are heard in each Checkpoint race.

Beginner's Luck:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
What are you gonna do? Head off the expressway and straight into the action? Or take the long way home?
A word of advice: Once you whizz past China gate, keep your eyes peeled for coppers!
You know those scientists who say the closest distance between two places is a straight line? Yeah well, I think they're lyin'!.
Are you ready to go streaking down State Street? Keep your pants on now!
Mind your manners now, No pushing and shoving on the off-ramp! You'll all get your chance!
Here's your chance to go blazing past the big old bunch of beetles! Show em' what ya got!

Tough Turns & a Tunnel:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Get ready to be headin' every "which way" but lose, my friend!
Sometimes you have to sink to great depth to get what you want: Now that's pretty deep, folks!
When you take that turn out of the tunnel, the cops will be on your tail in no time! So no sightseeing! Step on it!
This races helps answer the question: How low can you go?
The winner of this race, as got to be ready to go low! And I ain't talking six feet under!

North River Run:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Get set for the North River run! All the action's in the north end and Navy Pier!
Get ready to go racing through River North! With a little nip by Navy Pier!	Race Opens
River North! Let's see how nimble you can navigate through this neighborhood!	Race Opens

Solider Sneaker:

Quotes	Heard When	Audio File
The police have set up an speed trap on the east side on Solider's Field! Don't make it easy on 'em now, folks!
Get ready to look your opponents straight in the old headlights!
Hey, how fast can you hang a UE?
It's up to you! Are you gonna be ready to turn with the tide?
Get ready to confront your fears! And the Frieghtliners!
Get ready to confront your fears! Not to mention the Frieghtliners!
Here's a little advice: If you can sneak your way into Solider's, you'll have a chance against Chicago's Finest!

Freeway Flyer:

Quotes	Heard When	Audio File
What are you gonna do? Fly down the freeway first? Or dive and dirt your way downtown?
Get ready for some exciting speed on the expressway and some derry dashes through downtown!
You got a lot of choices to make: Are you gonna cut through the construction? Or are you gonna take a sally through that back alley?
Get ready to accelerate on the expressways! Are you gonna meet your opponents coming or going?

Nocturnal Navigator:

Quotes	Heard When	Audio File
Night falls on the city of big shoulders! Which means, we should see a little relief from the heat!
Time for a little nocturnal navigation, you're not afraid of the dark now are you?
Get ready to take a flight into the middle of the night!
Make a beeline for the bridges, and you'll be buzzing in no time!

Beat the Bridges:

Quotes	Heard When	Audio File
Nothing like a couple of good bridge blasts to really send you into orbit, get ready to beat those bridges!
The way this race is run, you'll swear the bridges saw you coming!
Watch yourself out there, those bridges are slippery when wet!
It is raining cats and dogs out there! And to make things worse, the bridges along the river are going haywire! It's a nasty night to be out, folks! So if you can, take my advice, and stay home!

Crosstown Switchback:

Quotes	Heard When	Audio File
It's time for rainy round trip on both sides of the expressway!
Should you be swimming upstream or down? Are you a salmon or a survivor?
Don't be afraid to bumble the Panoz, it could propel you to victory!
Do you run with the pack? Or do you forge your own way on the expressway?

Perimeter Perils:

Quotes	Heard When	Audio File
You'll need all your experience behind the wheel to win this race! Give it all you've got!
Be prepared to propel yourself around the perimeter of the city in this race! And rack up some mileage through the middle!
Which way should you go? Inside out or outside in? Only time will tell my friend!

Aptitude Test:

Quotes	Heard When	Audio File
As you're crusin' through Grant Park, make an effort to break down the barriers that keep you from enjoying art and culture! You know, the good things in life!
Hey pal, you know those shortcuts and secret routes you've been finding? If you wanna win this race, you're gonna need every one of 'em!
Are you ready for a rough-and-tumble race? May the beefiest set of wheels win!

Beetle Blast-a-Thon:

Quotes	Heard When	Audio File
If you can squeeze your way past your pesky opponents, you just may win this thing! Now come on, suck in your gut and let's go!
Choose the path not taking this time! And you could make it to the Finish Line first!
Are you gonna play follow the leader this time, or forge your own route?

Frosty Finale:

Quotes	Heard When	Audio File
You're gonna need every trick in the book to win this one! Now get out there and make me, and your mother proud!
You've come a long way to get here, so what are you waiting for? Get moving!	Race Opens
If you can win this one, you can write your own ticket: The sky's the limit!	Race Opens

These quotes are heard in each Circuit race.

The Litter Loop:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Do you feel like you're running around in circles today? You're doing something right!	Race Opens
Under the El tracks is where all the action is today, and a lot of drivers appear to making some very sloppy turns.	Race Opens
Well it may be shady under the El, but the action on the street is hot! Hot! Hot!	Race Opens

Riverside Run:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
You'll be going every way but west on Wacker for this race! And you may even have time for a stroll in the park!	Race Opens
Pedestrians down around lake sure are getting a real workout today! Looks like cars are actually driving through Grant Park! Now I've heard of taking a shortcut to shave a little time off the old commute but whoa, this is ridiculous!	Race Opens

Tunnel Turner:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Get ready for some subterranean travel! Let's see just how low you need to go to win!	Race Opens
From tight turns and a twisted tunnel! But a wide open spaces of the expressway! You've got your work cut out for you!	Race Opens
Don't forget to cut your corners!	Race Opens

Downtown Driver:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Cutting corners is nothing to be ashamed of! Especially when you go flying past the flamingo!	Race Opens
Downtown streets have been blocked off for some kind of crazy car rally! It looks like they'll be running laps around Daley Plaza! I wonder what city hall's gonna have to say about this!	Race Opens
Get ready to do a downtown dance! But what are you doing? "The Twist" or the "Hockey Pokey?"	Race Opens
If you're flat out by the Flamingo, fortune may shine your way!	Race Opens

Museum Marathon:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
You'll be tempted to flirt with the fishes! But you gotta race to win, pal! So keep moving!	Race Opens
Something tells me a visit to the aquarium, could a result in a major breakthrough today!	Race Opens
Don't waste your time fumbling with the football, you've gotta solider 'round and win this race!	Race Opens

South End Circuit:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Well, it looks like we're in for another long one today, folks! If you flip it around the fountain just right, you should be able to cut a couple of seconds off your lap time!	Race Opens
Get ready to wind your way through the south side and Solider Field today! We've got a circuit all set up with some tough turns and tight corners!	Race Opens
I keep hearing reports that city workers are blocking off streets all over the south side! They're apparently setting up for some kind of car race! What's this all about? If you know what's going on, give us a call down at the station!	Race Opens

City Central:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Get set to go sailin' around the center of the city for this Circuit Race! Knowing when to cut corners could be a secret to your success!	Race Opens
Sections of downtown on both sides of the river are being blocked off today! They're setting up for some kind of Circuit race! What I wanna know is: Where do you sign up for this kind of thing? Hey, I wanna play too! Where do they get the cars? Who in the heck is authorizing all this? Can we get someone from the mayor's office here on the phone!?	Race Opens

North End Navigator:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hey, I don't care what they say! Sometimes it's just quicker to take the stairs!	Race Opens
As you navigate the north side, don't forget: You got two bridges to beat!	Race Opens

Old Town Twist:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Don't get tangled up as you twist through old town! You've got lots of open road ahead of you!	Race Opens
The trek through old town may tie you up in knots. But the run along the river should be righteous!	Race Opens
Keep in mind that the barriers are your buddies! Follow those orange and white arrows and they'll take you right to the Finish Line!	Race Opens

Loop-De-Loop:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hey, when it comes to loops, this race is a lalapalooza!	Race Opens
Hey, get ready to accelerate on the expressway!	Race Opens
When it comes to loops, it doesn't get any bigger than this!	Race Opens

Snagging Checkpoints

These quotes are heard when the player passes the final checkpoint in any race:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Final Checkpoint!	Player snags the final checkpoint.
Come on now get to the Finish Line, pal!	Player snags the final checkpoint.	File:RACECheck07.ogg
Well, now go for the Finish!	Player snags the final checkpoint.

Crossing the Finish Line

The player will hear these quotes when your car crosses the Finish Line. These are various quotes shown in the table below. The quotes for a specific vehicle can be heard when you are finishing with that vehicle. They are shown in the vehicle pages.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Now that was a delight for both kids and adults!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
I give that performance an enthusiastic thumbs up! That was the feel-good driving of the season.	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Aw, that was great! You had a bowl of sausage, and it just doesn't get any better than this!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Frankly I'm surpised the speedometer didn't go flying off the dashboard after that!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Ah, I can't get enough of a race like that! I laughed, I cried, I screamed for joy!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
All those cool cars going real fast, and you won! That was pretty twisted!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Hey I gotta tell you, pal! You rock, big time!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
As a spectator, I gotta tell you, It was unbeliable the way you dominated that race!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Hey I gotta tell you, that was pretty cool!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Hey, folks on the phone are telling me you were setting new land speed records on a magnificant mile today! I gotta tell you, that was some great racing and a wild ride!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Hey, I gotta tell you pal, you rock! big time!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Scientists now say that the desire for speed is instinctual for humans, as well as cheaters! Oh, that explains a lot!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Now I would have to call that: A strictly middle-of-the-road performance!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Impressive, most impressive!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.
Wow, you really tore through that toddlin' town!	Player finishes in 1st place with any vehicle.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Now there's a great headline: Speeding driver hits all the Checkpoints and still loses!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
So, things didn't go so well. Believe me pal, we've all parked in that space before!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Latest news off the wire says auto insurance rates are skyrocketing in the greater Chicagoland area! Now what do you suppose is behind all that?	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
I gotta say, what a disappointing waste of talent!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
That was about as scintillating as watching the home shopping channel. Come on! Put a little meat into it next time, huh?	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
The big question that pops up in my head is: Why? Why did it have to happen like this?	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Now that car has seen better days, and so have you, but don't give up!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
You and that car have both seen better days, but don't give up!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Tomorrow on Chicago today, we'll be talking about how to get ahead and stay ahead in traffic, you might just wanna tune in.	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Thunders are flying all over town today as all small group of speeder sneer the traffic laws at every turn. I don't know what they were thinking!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Wanna learn how to talk your way out of traffic tickets? You'll hear from the experts on the next windy city weekend!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
I gotta tell you, I hate it when this kinda thing happens!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
To be fair, that wasn't totally worthless. I mean, you had a couple of nice moves!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Hey slowpoke, you wanna make it to bingo next time, you've gotta get in the fast lane!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Hey grandma, you wanna make it to bingo next time, you've gottta get in the fast lane!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Hey, I don't wanna beat around the bush, but I gotta tell you pal: you were slow!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Now I see what they mean when they say: "Your mileage may vary.	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Believe me, me, seeing you, do that, at this point in time, it just brings a tear to my eye.	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
You know when you go and do something like that, it just goes to show ya. You got potential!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Now I gotta ask ya: Where you driving or parking?	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Here in Chicago, we don't like to see that kind of performance. I mean come on, we got standards!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
Hey, somebody get me a pizza, I've been starving waiting for you to finish.	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
All I can say is (laughs): You don't see that too often.	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)
What do you say we call this one practice? Eh, we'll go the best 2 out of 3, you know something like that!	Player loses the race by entering the Finish in 2nd place or later with any vehicle (Not heard in Blitz Races)

These quotes are general for races and vehicles. Specific quotes for unlocking each vehicle are listed below along with race openings, winnings, and losings.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Congratulations! You just unlocked the next round of races!	Player unlocks the next set of Checkpoint Races.
Congratulations! You just earned the right to run the next round of races!	Player unlocks the next set of Checkpoint Races.
Hard work pays off! You just earned the right to run the next round of races!	Player unlocks the next set of Checkpoint Races.
Hard work pays off! You just unlocked a new vehicle!	Player unlocks a new vehicle.
Congratulations, you've got a new toy waiting for you on a vehicle screen!	Player unlocks a new vehicle.
Congratulations, you've just earned yourself a new ride!	Player unlocks a new vehicle.
Hard work pays off! You just unlocked a new vehicle!	Player unlocks a new vehicle.	File:UNLOCKGENRAL04.ogg
Good news! You just earned yourself a new set of wheels!	Player unlocks a new vehicle.
Wait till you see what you've unlocked pal, check out the vehicle screen!	Player unlocks a new vehicle.
Wait till you see what you've unlocked!	Player unlocks a new vehicle.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
You're on the Final Lap!	Player crosses the Finish Line for the final lap.
Final Lap!	Player crosses the Finish Line for the final lap.

Vehicles

These quotes are heard with the selected driving vehicle in various races:

Volkswagen Beetle

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
You were busting some major moves in that Beetle! Almost like blasting down that autobahn thing they've got over there!	Finishing in 1st place with Volkswagen Beetle

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hey based on what I saw, I don't anticipate VW changing its ad campaign from "Drivers Wanted" 'cause it sure don't look like they found any yet!	Losing in 2nd place or later with Volkswagen Beetle
Hey, what's Volkswagen's latest motto? "Drivers still want it?''	Losing in 2nd place or later with Volkswagen Beetle
Seeing this kind of thing, I'd say my fails over a Volkswagen, they're gonna stick with the "Drivers Wanted" ad!	Losing in 2nd place or later with Volkswagen Beetle
I bet I know exactly what you're thinking, it's gonna bug you on 'till you beat em' in the beetle!	Losing in 2nd place or later with Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle, hey, that's one cute little car! I mean, hey, it even looks good going slow!	Losing in 2nd palce or later with Volkswagen Beetle

City Bus

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Congratulations! You just unlocked the city bus!	Winning any two races to unlock the City Bus.
Congratulations! You've just unlocked the city bus!	Winning any two races to unlock the City Bus.
Now for something completely different, you've just unlocked the City Bus!	Winning any two races to unlock the City Bus.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
I gotta tell you, I don't think I've ever seen a city bus make moves like that!	Winning races with the City Bus.
Hey, tell your supervisor to put you on the express route next time!	Winning races with the City Bus.
Now that was the most efficient execution of an express route I've ever seen! To make if perfect, all you gotta do is pick up some passengers next time!	Winning races with the City Bus.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
I gotta say pal, that as a city bus driver, you're usually required to stop at bus stops. You got some cranky people waiting at the curb.	Losing races with the City Bus.
If everybody drove a bus like that, I'll tell you what, there'll be a lot more people using the El train!	Losing races with the City Bus.
Okay, you're getting there but you're still a couple of cents short of exact change, if you know what I'm sayin'!	Losing races with the City Bus.

Cadillac Eldorado

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
That Cadillac Eldorado is a beatiful thing! That's not a car, bady! That's a ride!	Finishing 1st place with the Cadillac Eldorado.
Oh, I love that Cadillac Eldorado! Smooth lines, powerful performance, even on steers on sidewalks!	Finishing 1st place with the Cadillac Eldorado.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hey, here's a question I gotta ask: Could you have driven that caddy any worse?	Losing the race by finishing in 2nd place or later with the Cadillac Eldorado.

Ford F-350

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
That Ford F-350, now that's one truck that really knows how to kick out the jams!
Hey, I tell ya when they said that truck was built Ford tough, they weren't kiddin' around!

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Now you hate to see somebody do something like that to a perfectly good pickup. Aw come on, it's a crying shame!
Hey I gotta tell you pal, you drive the Ford F-350 like that again and I'll tell you what: Somebody from Detroit will come looking for ya!
If you wanna win, you're gonna have to learn to move that pickup, pal!
Pick up the pace next time. Come on, pick it up!

Ford Mustang GT

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
The new Ford Mustang! Reborn to run, especially in Chicago!
The new Ford Mustang! Reborn to run, all over Chicago!
Hey, I had no idea the Mustang could make moves like that! Especially on sidewalks!

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
You take that beautiful car, that brand, spankng new Ford Mustang, and you disgrace yourself, your family, and the car out there! Come on, what are you thinking, pal?
Now what happened here is a clear case of you trying to a few more horses than you can handle my friend, but you gotta get back up in that saddle again
Hey, you're getting there! You just gotta learn how to harness the horsepower!

Ford Mustang Fastback

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Congratulations, you just unlocked the '68 Ford Mustang Fastback!	Player finishes five Circuit Races to unlock the Ford Mustang Fastback.
Congratulations, you just unlocked the classic -- The '68 Ford Mustang Fastback!	Player finishes five Circuit Races to unlock the Ford Mustang Fastback.

Now that Mustang Fastback is a classic, so was your performance!

Hey, the Mustang Fastback deserves better than you gave it pal! Show a little respect for a classic, huh?

Ford Mustang Cruiser

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hard work pays off! You just unlocked a new vehicle!	Player completes six checkpoint races to unlock the Ford Mustang Crusier.	File:UNLOCKGENRAL04.ogg

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hey, you keep driving like that, you're gonna lose your siren privileges!
Geez, what's with these cops today? Driving fast, banging into stuff, who do they think they are? Criminals?
I gotta say, It's good the see Chicago's finest taking pride in their work!

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hey, with driving like that, you're gonna be handing in your badge and keys in no time!
You drive a squad car like that, hey you're gonna end up walking a beat, pal!

Panoz Roadster

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
You've got to have a lot of muscle to drive a car like that!

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
The Panoz Roadster had a respectable outing! Nothing to be ashamed of!
Oh! That was some ugly driving for such a cool-looking car!

Panoz GTR-1

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Congratulations, you have just unleashed the mighty power of the Panoz GTR-1 racecar!	Achieving 8000 points to unlock the Panoz GTR-1.
Congratulations, you have just unlocked the Panoz GTR-1 racecar!	Achieving 8000 points to unlock the Panoz GTR-1.
Get ready for some powerful performance, you've just unlocked the Panoz GTR-1 racecar!	Achieving 8000 points to unlock the Panoz GTR-1.
Unleash the hounds pal, you just unlocked the Panoz GTR-1 racecar!	Achieving 8000 points to unlock the Panoz GTR-1.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Whatever you do, be careful with that car! It's worth more than both of our lives put together!	Race openings with the Panoz GTR-1.
Now you're driving a car I'm gonna get when I trade-in my house!	Race openings with the Panoz GTR-1.
Now be sure you use that thing for good and not for evil! Ah, what the heck? You can go either way!	Race openings with the Panoz GTR-1.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Now that's how you drive a Panoz GTR-1!	Finishing 1st place in races with the Panoz GTR-1.
Seeing you making moves like that in that Panoz GTR-1, I tell you pal, I get all choked up. It's a beautiful thing!

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
You gotta remember, pal: When you're driving a Panoz GTR-1, there are certain standards that apply. So come on, give it another try!	Player loses the race by finishing in 2nd place or later with the Panoz GTR-1.

Freightliner Century

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Congratulations! You have just unleashed the awesome power of the Freightliner Century Class!	Winning five Blitz races to unlock the Freightliner Century.
Congratulations! You just unleashed the awesome power of the Freightliner Century Class Eighteen wheeler!	Winning five Blitz races to unlock the Freightliner Century.
Congratulations! You just unleashed the awesome power of the Freightliner Century Class Semi!	Winning five Blitz races to unlock the Freightliner Century.
Congratulations! You just unlocked the the Freightliner Century Class!	Winning five Blitz races to unlock the Freightliner Century.
Congratulations! You just unlocked the the Freightliner Century Class Eighteen Wheeler!	Winning five Blitz races to unlock the Freightliner Century.
Congratulations! You just unlocked the the Freightliner Century Class Semi!	Winning five Blitz races to unlock the Freightliner Century.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Now you are fully licensed to drive that Eighteen-wheeler aren't you? Of course you are!
Now remember kids, a Freightliner is not a toy! Treat it with respect. Hey, can I honk the horn?

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hey, half of the race looks like a Freightliner came flying right through it!		File:.ogg
Hey, half of Chicago looks like a Freightliner came flying right through it!		File:.ogg

Vehicle in Damage Penalty

When a vehicle is heavily damaged, it cannot continue racing:

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Damage Penalty! Your race is done!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during the race.
Damage Penalty! You're done!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during the race.
Damage Penalty!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during the race.
Damage Penalty! Time to hand over the keys!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during the race.
Damage Penalty! Time for you to step away from the car!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during the race.
Vehicle Damage Penalty!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during the race.
Ohhh! Your car is totaled! Game Over!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during the race.
Game over! Your vehicle is trashed!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during the race.	File:DAMAGETRASH.ogg
This race is over, baby!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during the race.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Damage Penalty! Five seconds and you're as good as new.	Vehicle is heavily damaged during Circuit races. It takes 5 seconds for the car to fully repair itself to excellent condition.	File:DAMGE305.ogg
Damage Penalty! Ten seconds and you're as good as new.	Vehicle is heavily damaged during Circuit races. It takes 10 seconds for the car to fully repair itself to excellent condition.	File:DAMAGE10sec.ogg
Time penalty for vehicle damage!	Vehicle is heavily damaged during Circuit races. It takes a certain amount of time for the car to fully repair itself to excellent condition.	File:DAMAGEtime.ogg

Cruise

Cruise Openings

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Get ready to take a cruise through the windy city! See all the sights in the beautiful city of Chicago!	Cruise Starts	File:CruiseMODE1.ogg
Cruising is a great way to get to lane to lane, if you know what I mean!	Cruise Starts	File:CruiseMODE2.ogg
Now would be a great time to explore every nook and crany of this theming metropolis!	Cruise Starts	File:CruiseMODE3.ogg
Now is your chance to check out the city of Chicago without pesky opponents or ticking timers. Where do you wanna go? What'a gonna do?	Cruise Starts	File:CruiseMODE5.ogg
Here is your chance to check out your vehicle and the enviornment to see exactly what you got!	Cruise Starts	File:CruiseMODE6.ogg

Weather Conditions

These quotes apply to every weather condition set for a race in Chicago.

These quotes are heard in race openings with clear weather conditions.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
It's a beautiful day for a drive! Not a cloud in sight! Makes you wanna put the top down!	Weather conditions are clear.
Take advantage of the clear weather while you can folks, the sun is out, the streets are dry, and it may not last long!	Weather conditions are clear.
Ah, another sunny day in a city of big shoulders! If you're heading out, don't forget your sunscreen! If you're going to work, well you have my condolences!	Weather conditions are clear.
Better dig out those sunglasses if you're heading out today! There is just no relief from the heat!	Weather conditions are clear.
The Windy City is on a roll! Our third straight day of beautiful clear, weather! Don't stay cooped up inside! Get outdoors and enjoy that sunshine!	Weather conditions are clear.

These quotes are heard in cloudy weather conditions.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Let's see what we can do about chasing those clouds away! The clouds are coming in from the east and they're gonna give us a little break from the heat!	Cloudy weather conditions
Finally we're getting a little relief from the heat! Don't let those gray skies get you down, Get out of the house!. Get in your car! And go somewhere!	Cloudy weather conditions
The wind coming off the lake should chase those clouds away in no time!	Cloudy weather conditions
Today's weather calls for cloudy skies with a chance of partial clearing by late afternoon!	Cloudy weather conditions

These quotes are heard during rainy weather.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Oh, it's raining cats and dogs out there, folks! So drive defensively.	Rainy weather conditions
It is coming down in buckets all over town! If you're driving, get ready for a wet and wild ride!	Rainy weather conditions
The tide is rising in the windy city, I haven't seen a storm like this since the bulls won their first title in '91. If you're heading out, don't forget your umbrella!	Rainy weather conditions
The rain is showing no signs of letting up as it continues to pour buckets on a city of big shoulders! Hey, don't forget your umbrella!	Rainy weather conditions
I'm hearing reports of animals gathering two by two at Navy Pier. All lined up in front of some giant arc! Hmm, what's that all about?	Rainy weather conditions

These quotes are heard in snowy weather.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Nothing like a little snow to put a special shine on the old Trek across town!	Races with snowy weather
Well, the snow is falling throughout the Chicagoland area today, so things may get a little slippery out there!	Races with snowy weather
There's a biting wind blowing in off the lake and the snow is starting to accumulate all over the north side! If you're heading into town, stick to the streets where's there's hope for a little traction!	Races with snowy weather
The snowflakes are falling, and it's a regular winter wonderland out there, folks! So, bundle up if you're heading out!	Races with snowy weather
Road surfaces all over the city are getting slicker as the snow continues to come down.	Races with snowy weather

Time of Day Conditions

These quotes are heard in race openings at Morning.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hey, if you think your commute was bad yesterday, you're in for something really special this morning!	Races that take place in Morning
Good Morning, everybody! It is a beautiful day in the city of Chicago!	Races that take place in Morning
If you're heading into town this morning, turn around! There have been strange goings-on in traffic today: the whole town is tied up!	Races that take place in Morning
Well bad drivers have descended on downtown this morning, I tell ya there appears to be no end in sight! Run for your lives, people!	Races that take place in Morning

These quotes are heard in race openings at Noon.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
It's high noon in the windy city! Get ready to head downtown for a showdown!	Races that take place during noon
Hey don't try to grab a bite while you're driving at lunchtime today folks, you're gonna need to keep both hands on the wheels!	Races that take place during noon
All right the sky tells me that lunchtime traffic is about to take a turn for the worse!	Races that take place during noon

These quotes are heard in race openings at Sunset.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Sunset in the city of big shoulders! Even as the sun goes down, things are starting to heat up on the roadways!	Races that take place at sunset
As the sun sets slowly on the city of big shoulders, commuters are scrambling for thier cars! Last one on the expressway is a rotten egg!	Races that take place at sunset

These quotes are heard in race openings at Night.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
The sun is setting and the city comes alive. You don't wanna kill anybody, so turn those headlights on!	Races that take place at night.
Nighttime is the right time! Let's get racing!	Races that take place at night.
Night in a city that never sleeps, and neither do the drivers.	Races that take place at night.

Multiplayer

Trivia

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