Blitz Races are timed races where the player has to race against the clock, in the style of time trials. The goal is to pass through all the Checkpoints (in any order) as well as the Finish Line before time runs out.
Overview[]
Midtown Madness[]
Players will race through three checkpoints in charted courses and landmarks throughout the city and then cross the Finish Line before time runs out. Players start with the amount of time needed to finish the race rather than start at 0 like with Checkpoint Races and Circuit Races, and the clock counts down. The green arrow above the car will guide the player through each checkpoint. There will be a fixed number of traffic, pedestrians, and cops (racing as a Pro) in each race and they get harder as the player progresses. Weather and Time of Day are also fixed, and can heavily affect the race difficulty. These customizations can be unlocked for the race after the player wins that race. The player can also reduce the number of checkpoints.
Chicago[]
- Dearborn Dash
- River Wild & Wacker
- Under The El
- Double-Back Blitz
- Grant Park Parade
- Wild Blue Blitz
- Navy Pier Peel-Out
- Bear Cub Blitz
- Race For A Space
- Tall Tower Blitz
Midtown Madness 2[]
In Midtown Madness 2, there are Blitz races that take place in the game's main locations, San Francisco and London. There are a total of 20 Blitz events, with 10 in each of the two cities. The number of checkpoints are varied rather than set to only three, the original blitz concept in the previous Midtown Madness game.
London[] |
San Francisco[] |
Midtown Madness 3[]
In Midtown Madness 3, Blitz races take place in Paris and Washington, D.C..
Paris[]
|
Washington, D.C.[]
|
Custom Races[]
Chicago Golden Edition (CGE) Racemod[]
San Francisco Race Mod[]
New York City[]
- The Big Loop
Imperial London Racepack[]
Golden Gate Racepack[]
New York City New Races Mod[]
Windy City & Mini Windy City Edition Racepack[]
Windy City Edition![]
Mini Windy City Edition[]
Chicago Rebellion Racepack[]
Rewards[]
Midtown Madness[]
- Freightliner Century: Can be obtained after winning five Blitz Races in Chicago.
Midtown Madness 2[]
- American LaFrance Fire Truck: Can be obtained after winning five Blitz Races in San Francisco.
- American LaFrance Fire Truck's green color: Can be obtained after winning all Blitz Races in San Francisco.
- New Mini Cooper: Can be obtained after winning five Blitz Races in London.
- New Mini Cooper's Gumdrop paint job: Can be obtained after winning all Blitz Races in London.
Race Maps[]
Trivia[]
Quotes[]
These quotes are heard in each Chicago Blitz Race:
Quote | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|
Get ready for the Dearborn Dash! Now this is where you'll be driving it right through the center of the city! If you wanna win, you gotta time that bridge jump perfectly! | Race Opens | |
You're at north of Dearborn. Don't forget to wave when you go flying past the Flamingo! | Race Opens |
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 |
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 pedal 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 than scrape your paint! | Race Opens |
Quote | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|
Ahhh, the Double-Back Blitz! If you can turn on a dime, you just might have a chance! | Race Opens | |
Ever had the kind of day when no one's going your way? Well get ready, you ain't seen nothing yet! | Race Opens |
Quote | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|
The path you seek is right in front of you! So step on it already! | Race Opens | |
Things are hoppin' down at the lakefront this afternoon. Everybody's out enjoying that Chicago sunshine. | Race Opens | |
Time for a little lappin' on the shores of Lake Michigan! Pedestrians — beware! | Race Opens | |
Do not be afraid to boldly go where no car has ever gone before! It's the only way to win, pal! | Race Opens |
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! | Race Opens | |
The planetarium is tempting, but you've got a plane to catch, so step on it! | Race Opens |
Quote | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|
You ask any proud son of the city of Chicago and I betcha they can tell ya five different ways to get to Navy Pier! All you gotta do, is find the fastest one! | Race Opens | |
All the action's down at Navy Pier today! Looks like the fleet is coming in! | Race Opens | |
Well the lakefront is hoppin' tonight! Looks like everybody's going down to Navy Pier! | Race Opens |
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 team's stomping grounds! | Race Opens | |
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! | Race Opens | |
This may be your one big change to break into the big leagues! | Race Opens | |
No Bears game today! Folks, you got nothing to do but drive! | Race Opens | |
Well, Sammy and the rest of the crew are out of town. Wrigley Field won't be seeing any action today! | Race Opens |
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 pickings all over the north side! | Race Opens | |
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! | Race Opens | |
Hey, don't let the construction site distract ya, you've gotta get yourself uptown! | Race Opens |
Quote | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|
From one tall tower to another. When you win, your head'll be in the clouds! | Race Opens | |
You're gonna hit all of the high points on this city tour, and Big John will be waitin' for you at the Finish Line! | Race Opens |
These quotes are heard in each San Francisco Blitz Race:
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
Time for another exciting Blitz race! Let's see if this driver can hit all the checkpoints before the clock strikes zero! | US Sportscaster (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
With the clock counting down at the top of your screen, watching a Blitz race is nothing but drama! | US Sportscaster (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
I don't know how this driver can take it, just knowing the clock is counting down is making me nervous! | US Sportscaster (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
The clock is ticking, and this driver has just enough time to hit all the checkpoints! | US Sportscaster (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
When you're racing the clock, do you keep your eyes on the road or the clock? It just sounds dangerous! | US Sportscaster (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
A bit of information for those of you following along at home: if a checkpoint is behind the driver, the arrow turns yellow! | US Sportscaster (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
Remember, the arrow is pointing towards the nearest checkpoint. It's up to our driver to find the best path! | US Sportscaster (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts |
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
The clock is counting down, so you better lean on the gas hard! | Urban Guy (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
I'm not sure, but I think "Blitz" is French for, "You better get your smash on! | Urban Guy (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
It's cool if the clock hits zero, but you better already be relaxing at the finish line! | Urban Guy (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
Okay, see the clock on top of your screen? Go through the checkpoints before zero and you'll be the hero! | Urban Guy (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
The countdown is on! Beat the clock, baby! | Urban Guy (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts |
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
It's cool that you're racing against the clock, instead of against the other drivers. 'Cause you know, man? It's nice when we all just get along. | Hippie (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
I flip out when I look at the clock countin' down, man (laughs)! How do you keep your cool? | Hippie (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
Question authority man, you do not have to follow the arrow! It simply points to the nearest checkpoint! | Hippie (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts |
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
You ready to roll, Blitz master? | Woman (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
The cool thing about a Blitz race is it's you versus the clock. All the cars out here are basically just target practice. | Woman (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
Ok, a couple of checkpoints, a finish line, and a clock. Sounds easy, right? | Woman (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts | |
I don't care if your car limps across the Finish line held together with duct tape, just beat the clock! | Woman (San Francisco) | San Francisco Blitz event starts |
These quotes are heard in each London Blitz Race:
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
It's strictly a race against the clock! Hit the checkpoints and finish before the clock hits zero! | UK Sportscaster (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
One driver against the elements and the clock! The goal: hit the checkpoints and finish before the clock strikes zero! | UK Sportscaster (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
Keep in mind that the arrow only indicates the nearest checkpoint! | UK Sportscaster (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
These racers have the advantage of the arrow, it acts as a compass for the checkpoints! Though they could go way they wish! | UK Sportscaster (London) | London Blitz event starts |
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
The clock is counting down! Hit the checkpoints and race to the finish before it reaches zero. | Scottsman (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
Remember: the arrow always points to the nearest checkpoint! | Scottsman (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
Now remember: the arrow simply points to the nearest checkpoint! Well, it's up to you to find the best route around the city! | Scottsman (London) | London Blitz event starts |
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
You're only racing against ol' father time in this one! So, get there faster than the clock counts down to zero! | Mister (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
The arrow is like a compass to the checkpoints, but keep in mind: you can go the way you want! | Mister (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
Remember, the arrow always points to the nearest checkpoint, but it's up to you to find the best path! | Mister (London) | London Blitz event starts |
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
Too simple: swiftly through the checkpoints and swiftly to the finish before yourn clock strike up zero! | Shakespeare (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
Thy foe in this race is the overarching clock alone, 'tis merely thee against time. Though no one can ever truly defeat time. | Shakespeare (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
Reach the finish heir the appointed hour, and thou shall be declared a winner and feel great power! | Shakespeare (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
This arrow in the sky is like the evening star to the sailor. 'Tis a compass to the checkpoints, though thou can't go any way thou wished. | Shakespeare (London) | London Blitz event starts |
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
Now, remember that the clock counts down while you try to hit the checkpoints! It's a very simple principle. | Woman (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
Normally it's fashionable to be a bit late, but not in this race! The idea here, is to be a bit early! | Woman (London) | London Blitz event starts |
Quote | Spoken By | Heard When | Audio File |
---|---|---|---|
This here Blitz race is just you against the clock! It's like simple, right? | Punk Girl (London) | London Blitz event starts | |
The arrow is there as a compass to help you, but not direct you all the way, but just generally in the right direction! | Punk Girl (London) | London Blitz event starts |
References[]
Game Modes | ||
---|---|---|
Midtown | ||
Midtown Madness | Cruise · Blitz Races · Checkpoint Race · Circuit Race · Cops & Robbers Match | |
Midtown Madness 2 | Cruise · Blitz Races · Crash Course · Checkpoint Race · Circuit Race · Cops & Robbers Match | |
Midtown Madness 3 | Cruise · Work Undercover · Blitz Races · Checkpoint Race · Capture the Gold · Tag · Hunter · Stayaway · Spectator Mode | |
Monster Truck | ||
Monster Truck Madness | Drag · Circuit · Rally · Summit Rumble · Freestyle · Tournament | |
Monster Truck Madness 2 | ||
Monster Truck Madness 64 | ||
Monster Truck Madness (GBA) | ||
Motocross | ||
Motocross Madness | ||
Motocross Madness 2 | ||
Motocross Madness (2013) |
Racing Madness Content | ||
---|---|---|
Midtown | ||
Midtown Madness | Vehicles · Races · Single Player · Multiplayer · Racing Objects · Customizations/Settings · Chicago · Guides · Modifications · Additional Content · Real World | |
Midtown Madness 2 | Vehicles · Races · Single Player · Multiplayer · Racing Objects · Customizations/Settings · San Francisco · London · Guides · Modifications · Additional Content · Real World | |
Midtown Madness 3 | Vehicles · Races · Single Player · Multiplayer · Racing Objects · Customizations/Settings · Washington, D.C. · Paris · Guides · Modifications · Additional Content · Real World | |
Monster Truck | ||
Monster Truck Madness | Trucks · Tracks · Single Player · Multiplayer · Customizations/Settings · MTMers · Utilities · Additional Content · Guides/Tutorials · Real World | |
Monster Truck Madness 2 | Trucks · Tracks · Single Player · Multiplayer · Customizations/Settings · MTMers · Utilities · Additional Content · Guides/Tutorials · Real World | |
Monster Truck Madness 64 | Trucks · Tracks · Single Player · Multiplayer · Customizations/Settings · MTMers · Utilities · Additional Content · Guides/Tutorials · Real World | |
Monster Truck Madness (GBA) | Trucks · Tracks · Single Player · Multiplayer · Customizations/Settings · MTMers · Utilities · Additional Content · Guides/Tutorials · Real World | |
Motocross | ||
Motocross Madness | ||
Motocross Madness 2 | ||
Motocross Madness (2013) |