NFSHP2 Track: Desert Heat
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==Course Tips== | ==Course Tips== | ||
===Forward=== | ===Forward=== | ||
− | + | Desert Heat is a fast and open track once the right shortcuts are taken, yet there are several tricky sections such as the chicane before the bridge and the blind drop-off just before the gas station that can either make or break your lap. | |
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+ | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF6IVLBaEhQ PS2 Desert Heat demonstration run] by [[User:GT3x24x7|GT3x24x7]].'' | ||
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|A "slow-in, fast-out" approach is important through this tricky turn. Aim to take the second part of the turn at full throttle in order to maximise exit speed for the straight. | |A "slow-in, fast-out" approach is important through this tricky turn. Aim to take the second part of the turn at full throttle in order to maximise exit speed for the straight. | ||
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===Reverse=== | ===Reverse=== | ||
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The reverse version requires a very different treatment of the square turn by the waterfall, has you catching even more air off the jump by the gas station and requires skillful heavy braking from top speed for the hairpin before the bridge. | The reverse version requires a very different treatment of the square turn by the waterfall, has you catching even more air off the jump by the gas station and requires skillful heavy braking from top speed for the hairpin before the bridge. | ||
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− | !style="background:#efefef; | + | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3QfxGCYJso PS2 Desert Heat II demonstration run] by [[User:GT3x24x7|GT3x24x7]].'' |
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
[[Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 Tracks]]<br/> | [[Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 Tracks]]<br/> | ||
[[Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2]] | [[Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2]] | ||
[[Category:Need for Speed]] | [[Category:Need for Speed]] |
Revision as of 12:01, 19 May 2008
Note: This article relates almost entirely to the PS2 version of the track. Information on the PC/Gamecube/Xbox version is required.
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Track Info
Type: Circuit
Length: 8.352 km / 5.190 mi
Elevation: 25 to 145 m / 82 to 484 ft
Difficulty: Beginner
Weather: Sunny, Overcast
Environment: Desert
Unlocks
PC/GC/Xbox
Forward: ???
Reverse: ???
PS2
Forward: Available from start.
Reverse: Complete Championship Event 25, Muscle Car Knockout.
Course Tips
Forward
Desert Heat is a fast and open track once the right shortcuts are taken, yet there are several tricky sections such as the chicane before the bridge and the blind drop-off just before the gas station that can either make or break your lap.
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Reverse
The reverse version requires a very different treatment of the square turn by the waterfall, has you catching even more air off the jump by the gas station and requires skillful heavy braking from top speed for the hairpin before the bridge.
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Related Pages
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 Tracks
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2