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In Checkpoint Races, players have to race against other opponents while snagging all the Checkpoints and then cross the Finish Line in order to win. Players have the option of choosing their own route to snag all the checkpoints the fastest, but must be aware that other opponents may do the same.

Overview[]

Midtown Madness[]

In Midtown Madness, Checkpoint races take place in Chicago. Racers will have to start in certain locations and will have to race through a course in the city. There will be a fixed number of opponents and checkpoints for each race. The player can choose their own route or follow other opponents. The races can involve traffic, cops, and pedestrians. The locations can be any interesting landmark in the city and racers may have to pass through certain tunnels and special locations in order to win the race. For example, in Soldier Sneaker, the player can pass through the Solider Field in order to snag a couple checkpoints quickly.

Opponents may have their own plans of picking a route to snag the checkpoints faster than other opponents. The Finish Line will reveal itself once the player passes through all the checkpoints. The weather conditions are varied depending on each race. The races can be longer as the player progresses and can get much more difficult with more matching opponents. In Professional, players must finish 1st. In Amateur, players mush finish either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. The game starts with the first three races and the next three can be unlocked after the player wins the preceding ones.

Chicago[]

  1. Beginner's Luck
  2. Tough Turns & A Tunnel
  3. North River Run
  4. Soldier Sneaker (Locked)
  5. Freeway Flyer (Locked)
  6. Nocturnal Navigator (Locked)
  7. Beat The Bridges (Locked)
  8. Crosstown Switchback (Locked)
  9. Perimeter Perils (Locked)
  10. Aptitude Test (Locked)
  11. Beetle Blast-a-Thon (Locked)
  12. Frosty Finale (Locked)

Midtown Madness 2[]

In Midtown Madness 2, Checkpoint races take place in San Francisco and London. Once again, players will have to begin in certain areas and race through a course in each city. In Professional, players must finish 1st. In Amateur, players have to finish either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. The game mode starts with the first three races and the next three can be unlocked after the player wins the preceding ones.

London[]

  1. Top Of The Morning
  2. Bridge Bash
  3. Through The Park
  4. V & A Visit (Locked)
  5. South Bank Brawl (Locked)
  6. River Thames Run (Locked)
  7. Circuit Within (Locked)
  8. Check This! (Locked)
  9. Splish Splash (Locked)
  10. Cut It Short (Locked)
  11. Dizzy Driving (Locked)
  12. Foggy, Foggy Night (Locked)


San Francisco[]

  1. Racing 101
  2. Deck The Hall
  3. Golden Hour
  4. City Tour (Locked)
  5. Foggy Memory (Locked)
  6. Park & Ride (Locked)
  7. The Hills Are Alive (Locked)
  8. Lookout! (Locked)
  9. Wanted! (Locked)
  10. After Hours (Locked)
  11. Full Speed Ahead (Locked)
  12. Panoz Pressure (Locked)

Midtown Madness 3[]

In Midtown Madness 3, Checkpoint races take place in Washington, D.C. and Paris.

Paris[]

  1. New In Town?
  2. Going Downtown
  3. Bridge Sightseeing
  4. Block Rock (Locked)
  5. Twist And Turn (Locked)
  6. Highway Patrol (Locked)
  7. Tower To Tower (Locked)
  8. Subway (Locked)
  9. North By South (Locked)
  10. Elysées Insanity (Locked)

Washington, D.C.[]

  1. Parktown
  2. Trickie At Pickie
  3. Tunnel Racer
  4. Grass And Asphalt (Locked)
  5. Chinamaze (Locked)
  6. Blockers (Locked)
  7. Second Park Run (Locked)
  8. Good Old George (Locked)
  9. Block 'N Roll (Locked)
  10. The Big One (Locked)

Custom Races[]

New York City (Midtown Madness 2)[]

  1. Rude Awakening

Custom Races for Default Cities[]

San Francisco Race Mod[]


Chicago Golden Edition (CGE) Racemod[]

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[]

  • Ford Mustang Cruiser - To unlock, win six checkpoint races.
  • Unlock three new races each time you finish the three before it.

Midtown Madness 2[]

  • Audi TT - Can be unlocked by finishing the first six San Francisco checkpoint races.
  • Audi TT's Big Kitty paint job - Can be unlocked by finishing all San Francisco checkpoint races.
  • Panoz GTR-1 - Can be unlocked by finishing the first six London checkpoint races.
  • Panoz GTR-1's Secret Shadow paint job - Can be unlocked by finishing all London checkpoint races.
  • Unlock three new races each time you finish the three before it.

Race Maps[]

Each race has its own map to guide the player through the checkpoints in order to win. It appears on the loading screen before the race begins. 

Trivia[]

  • In Midtown Madness, most races have the next checkpoint races happening to start at the Finish Line of the previous race, making a unique race journey take place.
  • For some reason, in Midtown Madness 1, no specific quotes for unlocking the Ford Mustang Cruiser are heard. Instead, the general quotes used for unlocking races and vehicles are heard.
  • Quotes for Checkpoint races in Midtown Madness 2 are more generalized rather than sounding specific for various races like in Midtown Madness 1.

Quotes[]

Unlocking Races[]

These quotes are for unlocking checkpoint races.

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.

Races[]

These quotes apply to 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? Race Opens
A word of advice: Once you whiz past China gate, keep your eyes peeled for coppers! Race Opens
You know those scientists who say the closest distance between two places is a straight line? Yeah well, I think they're lyin'! Race Opens
Are you ready to go streaking down State Street? Keep your pants on now! Race Opens
Mind your manners now. No pushing and shoving on the off-ramp! You'll all get your chance! Race Opens
Here's your chance to go blazing past the big old bunch of Beetles! Show em' what ya got! Race Opens (Amateur)

Tough Turns & A Tunnel
Quote Heard When Audio File
Get ready to be headin' every which way but loose, my friend! Race Opens
Sometimes you have to sink to great depths to get what you want — now that's pretty deep, folks! Race Opens
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! Race Opens
This races helps answer the question: How low can you go? Race Opens
The winner of this race has got to be ready to go low! And I ain't talking six feet under! Race Opens

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! Race Opens
Get ready to go racing through River North, with a little nip by Navy Pier! Race Opens
River North! Let's see how nimbly you can navigate through this neighborhood! Race Opens
 

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

Freeway Flyer
Quotes Heard When Audio File
What are you gonna do? Fly down the freeway first? Or dive and dirt your way downtown? Race Opens
Get ready for some exciting speed on the expressway and some derry dashes through downtown! Race Opens
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? Race Opens
Get ready to accelerate on the expressways! Are you gonna meet your opponents coming or going? Race Opens

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! Race Opens
Time for a little nocturnal navigation — you're not afraid of the dark now are you? Race Opens
Get ready to take a flight into the middle of the night! Race Opens
Make a beeline for the bridges, and you'll be buzzing in no time! Race Opens

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! Race Opens
The way this race is run, you'll swear the bridges saw you coming! Race Opens
Watch yourself out there, those bridges are slippery when wet! Race Opens
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! Race Opens (Professional)

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

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! Race Opens
Be prepared to propel yourself around the perimeter of the city in this race — and rack up some mileage through the middle! Race Opens
Which way should you go? Inside out or outside in? Only time will tell, my friend! Race Opens

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! Race Opens
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! Race Opens
Are you ready for a rough-and-tumble race? May the beefiest set of wheels win! Race Opens

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! Race Opens
Choose the path not taken this time! And you could make it to the Finish Line first! Race Opens
Are you gonna play follow the leader this time, or forge your own route? Race Opens

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! Race Opens
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 (Amateur)

All San Francisco Checkpoint race quotes:

US Sportscaster (Male 1) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
A good Checkpoint Race is fun to watch, but a great one is even better! US Sportscaster (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
Let's hope these drivers remember that the goal is to hit the checkpoints, not each other! US Sportscaster (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
If you've never watched a good old fashioned San Francisco checkpoint race, you're gonna wanna cue up the VCR for this one! US Sportscaster (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
The drivers, they're lining up, and they're giving each other the once over, let's see who's looking good! US Sportscaster (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts

Urban Guy (Male 2) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
These other cars are just player haters, know what I'm sayin'? I know you can take 'em! Urban Guy (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
Okay, it's all you! IT'S ALL YOU! Run those checkpoints, baby! Urban Guy (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts

Hippie (Male 3) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
You can be an aero-dodger if you want, just go through all the checkpoints before the other cars and you will win! Hippie (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
Get into it! Hit all those checkpoints, dude! Hippie (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
♪ ~ All I am sayyyyinnn'.., is give checkpoints a channceee ~ ♪ Yeah! Hippie (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
Hey, just go with the flow, man! Hit those checkpoints, make it to the finish, and you'll be a winner to me! Hippie (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
You think you can beat all those cars to the finish line? Happy trails! Hippie (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts

Woman (Female 1) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
Okay, let's clear us some checkpoints! Woman (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
The other drivers are losers, LOOOSERS! Let's see if we can make 'em cry! Woman (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
You are the checkpoint master, okay? And these punks are just checkpoint slaves, here to worship ya! Woman (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts
Hey, if you're about to lose just start crashing into stuff! Maybe it will panic the competition! Woman (San Francisco) San Francisco Checkpoint Race starts

All London Checkpoint race quotes:

UK Sportscaster (Male 1) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
The object for these competitors is to hit all the checkpoints as fast as they can and in no particular order, then it's off to the Finish Line! UK Sportscaster (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
This race has only one rule: hit all the checkpoints in any order. Everything else can be done as the driver wishes! UK Sportscaster (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
Remember, the arrow is only there to indicate the nearest checkpoint, but it is up to our driver to choose the best path! UK Sportscaster (London) London Checkpoint Race starts

Scottsman (Male 2) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
Now, remember the goal is to drive through all the checkpoints, as fast as you can, you don't have to follow the others! Scottsman (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
Now remember, the arrow points to the nearest checkpoint, like a compass. But it's up to you to make all the right turns! Scottsman (London) London Checkpoint Race starts

Mister (Male 3) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
It's not rocket science, go through the checkpoints in any order, and finish the race! How hard is that? Mister (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
Keep in mind that all you have to do is hit the checkpoints and finish! There's no reason to follow that crowd. Mister (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
Remember to get through the bloody checkpoints in any order, and finish as fast as you can! Mister (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
Remember, you can go through the checkpoints in any order, the arrow simply points to the nearest checkpoint! Mister (London) London Checkpoint Race starts

Shakespeare (Male 4) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
If thy checkpoint is behind thee, this dagger above will prophesy. It will turn yellow and point behind thee. Shakespeare (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
Shall a beardless driver, a cockered, silken wanten brave our fields, mocking the air with colors, idle-less spread and find no checkpoints!? Shakespeare (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
And patience, tame to sufferance, bide each checkpoint without accusing it of injury? Shakespeare (London) London Checkpoint Race starts

Woman (Female 1) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
One must know that the object is to hit the checkpoints in any order. You needn't follow a prescribed route, that's what makes it fun. Woman (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
Remember to hit the checkpoints as fast as you can and finish! It's quite simple. Woman (London) London Checkpoint Race starts
Think of that lovely arrow as a compass to help you, not direct you all the way but just generally point you in the right direction. Woman (London) London Checkpoint Race starts

Punk Girl (Female 2) Checkpoint Race Quotes
Quote Spoken By Heard When Audio File
A bit of advice from someone young and jaded: Find as many shortcuts as you can! You're going to need them to reach the checkpoints! Punk Girl (London) London Checkpoint Race starts

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