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.
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?	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.	File:PRERACE.ogg
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:Audio.ogg
Are you ready to go streaking down State Street? Keep your pants on now!	The race starts. This quote can be heard at random times.	File:Audio.ogg
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.

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
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Tough Turns & a Tunnel

North River Run

Solider Sneaker

Freeway Flyer

Nocturnal Navigator

Beat the Bridges

Crosstown Switchback

Perimeter Perils

Aptitude Test

Beetle Blast-a-Thon

Frosty Finale

These quotes are heard in each Circuit race.

The Litter Loop

Riverside Run

Tunnel Turner

Downtown Driver

Museum Marathon

South End Circuit

City Central

North End Navigator

Old Town Twist

Loop-De-Loop

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.
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.
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.	File:Audio.ogg
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.

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)	File:Audio.ogg
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)	File:Exampl.ogg
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)	File:Exampl.ogg
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)	File:Exampl.ogg
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)	File:Exampl.ogg
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)	File:Exampl.ogg
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)	File:Exampl.ogg
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)	File:Exampl.ogg
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 know what they mean when they say: "Your mileage may vary." 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)	File:Exampl.ogg
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)	File:Exampl.ogg
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)	File:Exampl.ogg

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

You were busting some major moves in that beetle! Almost like blasting down that autobahn thing they've got over there!

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!

Hey, what's Volkswagen's latest motto? "Drivers still want it?''

Seeing this kind of thing, I'd say my fails over a Volkswagen, they're gonna stick with the "Drivers Wanted" ad!

I bet I know exactly what you're thinking, it's gonna bug you on 'till you beat em' in the beetle!

The Volkswagen Beetle, that's a cute looking car! I mean, hey, it even looks good going slow!

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 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.	Race Openings with the City Bus as a selected vehicle.

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.	File:CITBUSMID01.ogg
Hey, tell your supervisor to put you on the express route next time!	Winning races with the City Bus.	File:CITYBUSWIN01.ogg
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.	File:CITYBUSWIN02.ogg

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
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!
Oh, I love that Cadillac Eldorado! Smooth lines, powerful performance, even on steers on sidewalks!

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Hey, here's a question I gotta ask: Could you have driven that caddy any worse?

Ford F-350

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!

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 Detriot 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

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!

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

Congratulations, you just unlocked the '68 Ford Mustang Fastback!
Congratulations, you just unlocked the classic -- The '68 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

Hard work pays off! You just unlocked a new vehicle!

Chicago's finest are out in full force today, so let's mind our P's and Q's out there!

The cops, they're not just hanging out at the doughnut shop today folks, so watch yourself.

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!

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!

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!

These quotes are heard over the vehicle's loudspeaker:

What's the Problem?
Do you know why I stopped you?
Hey pal, where's the fire?
Speedo Broken, huh buddy?
Gas petal's stuck, huh buddy?
You know what the speed limit is around here?
Step out of the car!
Turn off the engine!
Place your hands on your head!
Throw out the keys out now!
Where'd you get your license buddy, a vending machine?
Keep your hands where I can see them!
Keep your hands in view!
Driver, turn off the vehicle!
Step away from the car!
Step out of the car!
Is everybody okay in there?
Are there any injuries?
Put your hands on your head and throw out the doughnuts!

Panoz Roadster

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!
Now you're driving a car I'm gonna get when I trade-in my house!
Now be sure you use that thing for good and not for evil! Ah, what the heck? You can go either way!

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Now that's how you drive a 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!

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.

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?

Hey, half of the race looks like a Freightliner came flying right through it.

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.
It is coming down in buckets all over town! If you're driving, get ready for a wet and wild ride!
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!
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!
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?

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!
Well, the snow is falling throughout the Chicagoland area today, so things may get a little slippery out there!
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!
The snowflakes are falling, and it's a regular winter wonderland out there, folks! So, bundle up if you're heading out!
Road surfaces all over the city are getting slicker as the snow continues to come down.

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!
Good Morning, everybody! It is a beautiful day in the city of Chicago!
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!
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!

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!
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!
All right the sky tells me that lunchtime traffic is about to take a turn for the worse!

These quotes are heard in race openings at Sunset.

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!
Sunset in the city of big shoulders! Even as the sun goes down, things are starting to heat up on the roadways!
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!

These quotes are heard in race openings at Night.

Quote	Heard When	Audio File
Nighttime is the right time! Let's get racing!		File:TIMENGHT01.ogg
Night in a city that never sleeps, and neither do the drivers.		File:Exampl.ogg
Night falls on the city of big shoulders, which means, we should see a little relief from the heat!		File:Exampl.ogg

Multiplayer

Trivia

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